07/27/12

Get the Olympic Look at Sun & Ski Sports

I have to be honest; being the fashion-minded editor that I am, for me, the Olympics always conjures up images of Béla Károlyi in his tack-tastic wind suits, or of bite-sized gymnasts gallivanting in bedazzled leotards. But here in 2012, the USA’s pretty much upped the ante on the cool factor of its official gear, and for that, I’m grateful.

Want to get the Games’ look here, in the city? Well, Charlotteans, you’re in luck! Promenade on Providence's recent (as of late June) transplant, Sun & Ski Sports, which got its start in North Carolina at Concord Mills in 1999, stocks it all. That includes the official Read more »

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07/26/12

Ava Lilly's End of Season Blowout Sale

Ava Lilly's End of Season Blowout Sale starts tomorrow and runs through Saturday. This is BIG, people. Everything in store will be priced at either $10, $20, $39, or $79!

That includes tops, dresses, skirts, and jeans by labels like: Akiko, Trina Turk, Eva Franco, Paige Denim, Joe's Jeans, Michael Stars, Velvet, and beyond.

In the boutique's own words, this is "A sale you just can't afford to miss!"

Hours: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

21341 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC; 704-987-0037

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07/26/12

Half United Trunk Show and Summer Sale at Revolution

There's lots going on at Revolution right now, but today's shotout goes to the HALF United Trunk Show, which runs from 5-9 p.m. tonight.

Here's the skinny:

The jewelry/apparel company HALF United is based out of Wilmington, N.C., and its name carries great weight. Half of the profts from every purchase go to charities that fight world hunger. And that cause is reflected in the brand's famous "bullet" necklaces and key chains; the bullet is a symbol for that fight against hunger. As part of today's trunk show, HALF will host a mobile "Bullet Bar," and here, shoppers can create their... Read more »

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07/19/12

City-wide Summer Sales

You know what isn't a bad problem to have? So many sales, so little time. The Queen City's shops are purging their shelves of spring and summer leftover lovelies to make room for fall. And they're giving you every reason to take them. Steal deals have skyrocketed up to 75 percent.

(In addition to Scout & Molly's and chezElle, whom I spotlighted  yesterday for their joint "Dot Sale") Here's who's playing:

Via Veneto: 30 percent off shoes and clothing through Sunday

The Pink Hanger: "The Blackout Sale" includes 50-75 percent off a host of designers, like Trina Turk and... Read more »

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07/18/12

Scout & Molly's and chezElle 1st Annual Dot Sale

I'm a twin, so I happen to think (dynamic) duos are the best, and that two's better than one. That's why I am probably a little too excited to share the fact that Scout and Molly's and chezElle have teamed up this year for their 1st Annual (combined) Dot Sale (!!!!!) 

I was in the both stores on Tuesday night while the shop owners were "dotting" the discounted goods, so trust, me this is the go-in-with-guns-blazing-and-grin-because-the-deals-you-got-can't-be-legal kind of sale. chezElle isn't new to the... Read more »

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07/11/12

3 fer 1 at Bruce Julian

Fellas, if you thought the sale train wasn't stopping for you, you should have a little more faith in us. Third stop: Bruce Julian. The store's just announced a 3 fer 1 Sale that kind of puts all other sales to shame.

Heres' how it works:

• ALL suits in store (they're priced at $595-995) are 3 fer 1

• All dress pants (they're priced at $250) are 3 fer 1

• All seersucker shorts (they're priced at $75) are 3 fer 1

• All other shorts are 2 fer 1

• Marq 75 polo shirts (they're... Read more »

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07/10/12

Lotus Offical Summer Sale

We're keeping this week's sale train going. Next stop: Lotus. The Metropolitan boutique is hosting its Offical Summer Sale, which includes 10-60 percent off of everything in store. Specifically, you'll find 10-50 percent off markdowns on a stellar shoe collection,  50 percent off of jewelry, wallets, and sunglasses, and any variety of discounts on the shop's stylish threads.

Hurry in; the sale ends when the stuff's gone!

1111 Metropolitan Ave., Ste. 140; 704-335-8884

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07/09/12

Elle VJ Super Summer Sale

Elle VJ, whose new location in Ayrsley Town Blvd shopping center is booming, has given us good reason to keep the summer holiday excitement going. The stylish boutique is currently running its Super Summer Sale, where select items are marked down up to 50 percent off!

What you can snag:

Super trendy cocktail and day dresses, matching shoes, iPod cases, jewelry and makeup.

Read our exclusive April issue interview with Elle VJ owner, LaVonndra Johnson. Here, she waxes poetic about her start in fashion, her favorite... Read more »

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07/04/12

Stars, Stripes, and KK Bloom's 4th of July Sale

It's 4th of July (if this blogspace had a fireworks function, I'd be using it now), and to me, there's nothing more patriotic than supporting our local businesses. To give you a little extra incentive, KK Bloom is offering 20 percent off your purchases all week.

This week's hours: Wed-Closed; Thur-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

2823 Selwyn Ave; Ste. E; 980-428-6443

Happy 4th of July! May your day be denim vest and fanny pack-free.

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