Found this video on local fashion designer Lore Emelio’s Facebook page. (G’head .. you know you want to fan her.)
The event? Garden Party.
The date? March 6.
The content? The unveiling of Emelio’s 2010 spring collection.
The synposis? Too cool.
Does shopping vintage intimidate you, but you know your wallet would benefit from it? Check out stylist Catherine Horgan’s instructional video “How to shop vintage,” pasted below. Better yet, head to her site Closet of Style and peruse the accompanying article.
Fire My Desire Boutique is a lingerie store located in the University area for “easy access” for college students. In fact, those who can present a valid college ID even get a little discount. And heads up if you’re still looking for a Halloween costume (like me!): Sexy costumes are on sale. Options include sexy valet, sexy police officer, sexy … well, you get the picture. Check out this tour with manager Yakisha Norris.
Pura Vida is an eclectic gift shop of culture located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood. If you like bright colors, art and learning about other cultures, this is the place to check out. According to their Web site, the folks at Pura Vida believe “that exposure to and knowledge of other cultures fosters positive relationships and a stronger community.” Amen to that.
Check out a video tour of the shop with owner Teresa Hernandez below.
Find more photos and contact information after the jump!
Cottage Chic is a cute little boutique in the heart of Dilworth, located at 1232 East Blvd. In it you’ll find … well, pretty much everything: furniture, baby items, pajamas, skin care items, curtains, linens, jewelry … I could go on and on. And the way owner Julie Page Smith has the place organized … well, just watch the video tour.
Milk Money Children’s Boutique is hosting a shoe drive to benefit Soles4Souls™ Inc., the international footwear charity that delivers shoes to needy people around the world.
During the shoe drive, Milk Money will be offering a $5 discount to all customers who bring in gently worn pairs of shoes toward the effort. The shoe drive will continue through Aug. 30.
Not sure what Milk Money Boutique is all about? Check out this video tour, then go scrounge around in your closet for some shoes worthy of donating!
9601 Brookdale Drive, Suite 300
704-598-0001
The king of pop meets the king of fashion, Christian Audigier. Check out this video: the TODAY Show got a first look at the clothing line. Among the pieces are the signature Jackson jacket, rhinestone gloves, rhinestone socks, and even an umbrella.
Yeeeeppppppp. MJ’s gonna live forever.
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On BestBuy.com, there’s a listing for a Samsung 52-inch TV for $9.99. It’s probably a typo … but what if it’s not? What if the shopping gods of Best Buy are smiling down on us poor, recession-torn folks …
What should I do?
Here’s the link if you don’t believe me:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8749287&type=product&id=1202649424157
UPDATE: It was an error, darn it. The correct price is $1699.99. Fooey!
If you’re into jewelry-making, or are just a lush for beads, check out a tour of this Plaza Midwood shop, with owner Lydia Stern.
1217 The Plaza
704-376-3331
www.beadlush.com
Cute kids deserve cute duds, and Peek-A-Boo Couture is the place to go to find them (the clothes, not the kids). Check out this video tour of the Dilworth boutique.
1315 East Blvd., Suite 150
704-332-5338
(video by Aviva Cantor)
