Klepto

From the good folks at L.A. East:

FINALLY, the singles night is here!

Friday November 20, 7:00pm at our Ballantyne store (it’s super easy to get to and there’s more room there) If you’ve never been to the Blakeney location go to www.laeast.net for easy map and directions.

The vote was very evenly split, so if this one works well, we’ll do another mid-week event at a later date.

We want this event to be fun & light hearted, so no sales pitch, no boring wine seminar, just good time with friends and future friends to be!

L.A. East’s Ballantyne location is located at 9852 Rea Road. Call 704-341-5962 for more information and to RSVP.

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Head out to Black & Blue tonight for their Stella & Dot jewelry party. See the notice below. Make any Stella & Dot purchase and receive 20 percent off regular priced items PLUS an additional 10 percent off sale items.

On Thursday, 11/19, join us for an after hours event with a unique selection of jewelry from Stella & Dot. Enjoy drinks, lite bites, store specials and a fun filled night of shopping!

While we mix and mingle, Dana Sellers, a Stella & Dot stylist, will offer a trunk show of the celebrity- coveted Stella & Dot jewelry collection. You may have seen it featured in InStyle, US Magazine or Oprah! The line is not available in stores and includes savvy splurges on semi precious and sterling silver heirloom pieces as well as style for a steal with lots of trend setting styles in the $40s. You’ll get to try on whatever catches your eye, and the jewelry is high quality- all backed by a guarantee. Discover a simple way to be stylish, the latest jewelry must-haves, an instant and affordable wardrobe update, and party perks especially for you. And remember, good friends share even their best style secrets with friends- so bring one along!

We look forward to seeing you at the event!

532 Governor Morrison St, Ste c130
704-366-9339
www.shopblackandblue.com

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It wasn’t until we started this blog did I become aware of how intense the sneaker culture is. I’ve been through Black Sheep and Niche and was aware of the type of products out there, but it wasn’t until Klepto was bombarded with comments from sneakerheads over an interview a writer did with a local shoe connoisseur that I became aware of the passion those involved in the sneaker culture really possess.

To further solidify my belief in that there are indeed people with vast respect and worship of the sneaker, here comes an event I’m sure will attract a whole slew of sneakerheads: The second annual NC Sneaker Summit.

Sponsored by local spots like Black Sheep, Flava Factory and Velocity Style, amongst so many others, this event brings you the opportunity to really see kicks that you just won’t find at Foot Locker. KT, one of the founders of the events, says one of his goals with the Sneaker Summit is to help people become more aware of the sneaker culture. “Just like ladies with purses, there are counterfeit purses out there everywhere now, you know. It’s the same concept with sneakers as well,” he says. “People are selling bootleg sneakers for $40, $50, and a lot of times kids don’t know the differences. It’s obviously hurting the business and the shoe market and also a lot of these mom-and-pop businesses that are opening up around North Carolina. It hurts me to see these kids with Air Jordans with Spongebob on the side. They don’t know the difference. They’re like, ‘Oh, I got a unique pair of shoes’ but, no you don’t … those are just counterfeit sneakers — why would you support that?”

Last year, the event drew in over a thousand people in Raleigh, and KT expects the number to grow.

This year the Sneaker Summit will be held at the Metrolina Expo. You can expect to see businesses and collectors displaying their merchandise — most likely things you won’t be able to find at your local mall — live entertainment, artists and more. Raffles will be drawn at the top of every hour, and there will also be a special $20 raffle for the chance to win some very rare sneakers, valued at around $600.

The admission price is $5, which includes the price of your raffle ticket. For more information, check out their Web site.

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It’s the season for giving, people, so go and clean out your closets to donate your gently used clothing to The Pink Hanger’s Project Give & Take, a clothing drive for the Crisis Assistance Ministry. As an incentive (but surely you don’t need one of those, do you?), for every item you donate, you can take 20 percent off the purchase of an item in the store.

More incentive: Tomorrow night TPH will be hosting a launch party for the drive. Sip on wine and champagne and enjoy baked goodies from The Sweetie Pie Bakery. AND for every donation at the launch party, you can take an additional 5 percent off the purcase of a new item … that’s 25 percent off for giving to charity tomorrow night. You can also enter a raffle to win a $50 gift card to TPH, a pair of Bishop Jeans, a free mat class from Pilates With a Twist, a mani/pedi from Ballantyne Nail Spa, and more.

The clothing drive goes through Saturday, Nov. 21. For more information, click here.

2935 Providence Road, Suite 103
704-366-7272

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Jordanos is ready and roaring in their new space at The Village at Robinson Farm (8440 Rea Road, Suite 100), and will be hosting a trunk show Nov. 12 (tomorrow!) from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Collection previews from Ben Sherman Accessories, Genetic Denim, Be Seduced, and local designer Narada. Bonus: Any pre-orders during the trunk show will receive 20 percent off!

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Find great items at deep discounts at the Mint Museum Auxiliary’s 3^rd annual tag sale, going down this Friday and Saturday. Browse a gorgeous selection of home furnishings, such as furniture, lamps, china, silver, paintings and rugs. Half price sale begins at noon on Saturday. All proceeds support the Mint’s education programs and acquisitions. For more information, visit mintmuseumauxiliary.org or e-mail info@mintmuseumauxiliary.org.

Friday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Atherton Mill
2000 South Blvd.

$5 admission

(info via Mint Museum)

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When it comes to The Third Annual Runway for the Ballet, think Project Runway meets So You Think You Can Dance, but for a good cause. This event is a fashion and dance affair benefiting North Carolina Dance Theatre and will exclusively feature fashions from boutiques Black & Blue, eMartini, Scout and Molly’s, and ChezElle on the runway. Varied in with the fashion, excerpts from one of NC Dance Theatre’s signature performances, Innovative Works, will be showcased. This year is extra special due to the show only featuring smaller businesses, which provides exposure for them as it supports the NC Dance Theatre. In the words of the beloved (yet heavily accented) Heidi Klum: “You’re either in or you’re OUT.” For tickets or more information, visit www.runwayfortheballet.com/home.htm. $20-$65. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Booth Playhouse, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

— Marian Drayton

Want to know more? Check out this video from last year’s Runway For Ballet.

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