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This is an easy update and you can find one in every price range.  Dillards (click here) and Belk (click here) have whole pages of them here.  Some are even on sale at Belk.com.  Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Kooba, Botkier, Coach, any of your favorite designers will have a version. And they aren’t all […]

Say hey, Ellie May!  How cute are these gingham Louboutins? Ok, so they are $875 at NM. I know they are online – you can ask the store to order them for you if you want. Just in case you’ve got a Clampett style fortune to spend. Number 6. Be Mine, GET ON MY PUPPPY! […]

Derek Lam and Prada sent flat platforms down the runways for s/s11, and the FLATFORM was born.  Often with wooden platforms, these shoes are just what they sound like.  And I cannot believe what designers will charge for a few straps and  a chunk of wood.  Can anyone say “Highway Robbery?” If you click the […]

Very sheer black pantyhose.  Just replace your black tights or bare legs with a pair of super sheer blacks and count yourself in the know.   Even Tim Gunn is on the bandwagon, in his recent Marie Claire column. Wear your sheer black legs with anything, obviously at night but also with daytime looks.  Paring with […]

You know, I’m sure, that camel is HUGE this fall.  (see our post on this from last spring).  It seems to me that one of the easiest ways to shop this trend is to head to the JCrew catalogue or their online store.  Otherwise, this mixing of hues and textures of camel & caramel could […]

  All I can say is WHEW.  Once we finally found the JCrew Clearance Store in Arden NC, we were astonished at the amount of clothing on sale.  And the prices.  Which were an extra 20% off, not marked but with a coupon. This is not the sale for everyone.  It wasn’t even the sale […]

Tim Gunn hosted a Summer Fashion Show to a packed house Saturday at Southpark, answering questions from the crowd and charming his way through dozens AND dozens of photo’s with happy fans.   Affable and honest, Mr. Gunn walked us through a range of summer fashions by Juicy Couture, Kate Spade and Lucky Brand Jeans, giving […]

If you’re an avid shopper, you may already know about these, like GiltGroupe.com and RueLaLa.com, where “members” can buy discounted designer wear available in limited quantities for a limited time.   If you are new to the world of Online Sample Sale Sites, here’s a rundown: First, forget the whole sample sale thing.  The goods aren’t […]

Want to try a new summer perfume but don’t want to spend a lot to try one?  Visit luckyscent.com & theperfumedcourt.com. Both sites offer samples sizes of niche, haute & vintage perfumes.  On luckyscent, click on “samples” & pick those you want, each is $3.  On theperfumedcourt, choose from different size flacons to be decanted for […]

There was a time, before most of you were born, that these would have adorned my feet as well as those of every other girl on my floor.  There was simply nothing we wouldn’t monogram.  These Jack Rogers sandals are monogrammable and available for $158 in 4 colors only at Saks (bone, navy, lime, orange […]

Not many of us can wear leggings without a loooong top or tunic.  These taupe and grey lightweight denim leggings from BCBGMaxAzria look surprisingly crisp and chic and will add a fresh note to your spring cardi’s and short dresses.  Clunky, chunky sandals or flats for the full JackieO.  Not cheap, maybe someone will knock […]

Hot, graphic color from Barcelona designer Desigual has made it to Charlotte via Jordano’s in their new location out Rea Rd.  The Desigual style is perfect for this season’s print mania – if you love color but like a little edge to your outfit, check it out.  (The guys’ stuff from Desigual is great for […]