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Recently I chatted with a fashion designer who said something very poignant. She said people are their own canvas, able to paint their own piece of art through their own translation to what they think fashion looks like. Wow. I’m my own canvas? Love that!

If you have a hard time wrapping your mind around the concept of being your own canvas, why not let artist Kent Youngstrom use you as his own canvas? On Feb. 12, he and Revolution, a fab boutique in the EpiCentre featuring designer fashion, premium denim, alternative designer suiting, retro-mod collections, artist-inspired T-shirts, rock ‘n’ roll collections and much more, are teaming up for a live art Valentine’s Day event.

Wear a white or black T-shirt and become part of the art, as Youngstrom paints a larger than life, living canvas as well as have other works available for sale. (Some will be available at Revolution as well).

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for you to enjoy some Valentine’s Day treats as well as deals on clothing, accessories and jewelry. The event will be hosted by waxMAMA.com’s Brooke Gibson.

NOTE: This is an invitation-only event. RSVP by e-mailing brandon@revolutionshop.net.

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A liquidation sale at Peek-a-boo Couture, a children’s clothing boutique, is going on right now through Saturday, Feb. 6.

For once, DON’T buy your kid a new outfit from Target or Wal-Mart. Please? Instead, head over to Peek-a-boo Couture and pick up something that’s NOT a carbon copy of what every other kid is sporting right now. Your mini-me deserves to look nice too, you know? And with everything, including designer labels at 30 percent to 80 percent off, how could you NOT take advantage of such a deal?

Peek-A-Boo Couture was recently featured on Charlotte Magazine’s Shop Talk blog as a Save This Store feature, an effort by writer Jenn Grabenstetter to support the stores that are in danger of closing their doors.

Shop local, will ya?

Peek-A-Boo Couture
1315 East Blvd. Suite 150
704-332-5338

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When I go shopping, I NEVER take my boyfriend with me. I sometimes see other women out with their men, showing them outfits, asking them what they think. PLEASE. If I don’t love it, I’m not getting it — who cares what my boyfriend thinks?

So for you ladies who are like me and prefer to leave your man at home, this Sunday is a great day for shopping. Why? Because, silly, the Superbowl! (Go Saints!) While the football neanderthals are pre-gaming in the afternoon,  chugging beer and talking about whose defensive line is going to bring it, you can spare yourself the football jargon and go on the offense with your credit card.

And the fabulous owners of Sloan, STEP, IC London and Milky Way at the Shops at Twin Oaks are teaming up to make it easy for you to score some field goals with their 8th Annual Superbowl Sunday Revenge Sale.

From Dan “The Shoe Man” Mauney of Sloan and STEP:

We are doing our 8th Annual Superbowl Sunday Revenge Sale at Sloan, STEP, IC London and Milky Way at the Shops at Twin Oaks.  The premise is “while the guys are guzzling beer and slamming wings down their throats, we are offering the ladies an escape.”  Our stores open for a “special day” from 1-5 and offer insane discounts in our stores…and if planned accordingly, the ladies can attend our party and still make it to their Superbowl events…

The response has been crazy!  Between the four stores involved, we offer ladies clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags, intimate apparel, lingerie and baby clothes and accessories for newborns…at huge discounts…

So go ahead and tell the man you’ll be unavailable to fetch him and his friends beers and food between the hours of 1 p.m.-5 p.m on Sunday. You’ve got some serious shopping to do.

IC London, Milky Way, Sloan and STEP
Shops at Twin Oaks
1419 East Boulevard
In the heart of Dilworth

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This Thursday through Saturday at Monkee’s, a ladies’ shoe, clothing and accessory shop, buy one item at 50 percent off and get the next free. Three days only – fall clothing and shoes only.

3900-E Colony Road
704-442-7337
www.shopmonkees.com

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Oh, I’m excited. chez elle’s dot sale has begun with up to 75 percent to 85 percent off.

$85-$115 reduced to $25

$115-$159 reduced to $35

$160-$215 reduced to $45

Dresses orginally $300 and up, now $75.

532 Governor Morrison Street
704-365-4680

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You know it was going to go to Lady Gaga, sporting a Giorgio Armani Prive dress.

Unique? Yes. Fabulous? Yes. Gorgeous? I’d even say yes there, too. Only the Gaga could pull this off. Read what other celebrities thought of it.

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American Apparel — such a family-oriented retailer. (Insert sarcasm font.)

Do you want to be a model for the L.A.-based retailer? OK. Better question: Do you have a great ass?

Right now American Apparel is searching for “The Best Bottom in the World.” Submit a close-up photo of your tush wearing American Apparel undies, and you might be a winner.

We’re looking for a brand new bum (the best in the world!) to be the new “face” for our always expanding intimates and briefs lines. The winners will be flown to LA, photographed and featured online. Send in a close-up photo of your backside wearing American Apparel panties, bodysuits or briefs for consideration and vote for your personal favorites.

You must be 18 years of age or older to enter. Submit your photo(s) between January 28, 2010, and February 21, 2010. Two winners – selected by American Apparel judges – will be eligible to be our next butt model. The top ten contestants, as voted on by the public, will receive a grab bag of American Apparel items valued at $300. (Details via AmericanApparel.net)

Not sure what to submit? Here’s one of the top-10 submissions:

If you need to pick up some undergarments for your butt photo, American Apparel is located in Charlotte in Southpark Mall and at 1504 Camden Road.

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