Fashion Cares 2009, Charitable Fashion Show

Fashion Cares 2009, Charitable Fashion Show

I know this is last minute, but it is for a great cause and definitely worth attending!

Uniquities Boutique of Chapel Hill is hosting Fashion Cares 2009, a Charitable Fashion Show Event benefitting the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center on Wednesday, April 1st at West End Wine Bar located at 450 W. Franklin St.

Cocktails at 6pm, Fashion Show at 7pm & food provided by Elaine's on Franklin. You can purchase advance tickets at Uniquities & Elaine's as well as at the door the day of the event. Tickets are $5.

For more information, call 919.933.4007

Uniquities
452 West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill 27516
www.uniquities.com
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Joint Venture’s International Jewelry Show and Estate Sale.

Joint Venture’s International Jewelry Show and Estate Sale.

Joint Venture Jewelry will be hosting and International Jewelry show and Estate Sale March 25th - April 6, 2009 and will feature exquisite pieces from places such as Turkey, Brazil, Russia, England and more.

This is going to be such a great show, and a wonderful time to update your Jewelry collection with so many unique pieces, so mark your calendars now and we'll see you there!

For more information, contact Joint Venture Jewelry at 919.678.0092 or you can visit their website at http://www.jointventurejewelry.com/
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Ladies Night at Peche de Chocolat

Ladies Night at Peche de Chocolat

If you're looking for something fun and different this Saturday night, this is it! Join Péché de Chocolat of Raleigh as they host their First Ladies Night, March 28th from 7pm -10pm.

Enjoy wine and decadent chocolate, mix and mingle and be wowed.

Make-Up artist, Joanna Crowder will be on-site demonstrating eye techniques utilizing Arbonne Signature eye colors and Blue Toggle will be exhibiting their "one-of-a-kind" exquisite jewelry collection. You will be the first to preview their rare, trendy and elegant pieces before the general public.

Look like a star with Semi Permanent Eyelash Extensions applied by a Medical Aesthetician certified as a Professional Lash Stylist.

That's not all. Venus Fli Massage Therapy will be providing relaxing massages to compliment your evening. So be sure to attend this indulging evening party.

Péché de Chocolat
16 Glenwood Avenue.
Raleigh, NC 27603
919.754.1112
www.pechechocolat.com
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If you're planning to say "I do", be sure to attend the "It's Your Day" Complimentary Wedding Seminar this Sunday.

If you're planning to say "I do", be sure to attend the "It's Your Day" Complimentary Wedding Seminar this Sunday.

Do you know what it takes to prepare for your wedding?

Join event planners Lola Thirty-two and Erin McLean Events for a complimentary wedding seminar on Sunday, March 29th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

The seminar will be held at Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique at 312 West Chatham Street, Suite 203 in downtown Cary in the Chocolate Smiles Village Shopping Center.

You will hear about strategies on how to expand your budget during these economic times for your big day. Seating is limited, so hurry and RSVP to info@shopcutebuttons.com. If you have questions, feel free to call the boutique at 919.462.9618.
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Casting Call for Emerging & Independent Fashion Designers

Casting Call for Emerging & Independent Fashion Designers

Here's your chance to show what you've got!

za za zsu, a hip and fashion forward women's boutique in Durham, North Carolina is looking for talented emerging and independent fashion designers to showcase their collection.

They are searching for a total of 10 designers in the Ready-to-Wear, Jewelry or Handbags/Accessories categories.

The selected designers will have the opportunity to introduce their collection in a private evening reception, as well as, participate in a special store event.

You will need to submit your Bio Letter/Design Philosophy & Pictures of your Most Current & Available collection via email or mail to be considered.

You'd better hurry, assemble your best and send it off, the deadline to submit is March 30th, 2009 and you don't want to miss your chance.

You can submit via email at castingcall@zazazsu.com

via mail:
za za zsu
2009 Casting Call
705 Ninth Street
Durham, NC 27705

www.zazazsu.com
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Reed Evins Trunk Show brings famous footwear to Kristen’s Shoe Boutique

Reed Evins Trunk Show brings famous footwear to Kristen’s Shoe Boutique

The name Reed Evins may not immediately ring a bell, but I’m willing to bet you’re more familiar with his family’s work than you think. Reed Evins is a second generation shoe designer and he’s bringing some famous footwear to Kristen’s Shoe Boutique in Cary on March 26th from 4-7 pm and March 27th from 11-2 pm.

Reed’s father and uncle designed shoes for a range of well-known figures, ranging from the silver screen to the White House, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Judy Garland, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly and Nancy Reagan.

Here are just a few of the shoes that will be on display at the trunk show:

· Cher's jeweled booties from The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour
· Liz Taylor's jeweled sandals from the 1963 film Cleopatra
· Nancy Reagan’s inaugural satin jeweled pumps
· Ava Gardner's dancing shoes from the 1953 film The Band Wagon
· Judy Garland’s sequined slippers from her eponymous variety show
· Reed Evins’ own Summer/Fall 2009 collection

So mark your calendars for March 26th/27th and prepare to be dazzled by fashion history!

Kristen’s Shoe Boutique
The Arboretum of Cary
2045 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27513
919.678.1234
www.kristensshoes.com


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Charity Shopping Day, this Saturday, March 21st, sponsored by Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique of Cary.

Charity Shopping Day, this Saturday, March 21st, sponsored by Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique of Cary.

Cute Buttons Gift & Paper Boutique of Cary is teaming up with the Cary Newcomers Club and hosting a "Charity Shopping Day" Saturday, March 21st, from 10:00 am - 6:00pm and You are Invited to find great gifts for yourselves and your family while helping to raise money for the group's favorite charity, The Carying Place, an organization that helps working families with children with financial resources for adequate housing.

The Newcomers Club is a non-profit social organization for people who are new to Cary and help people identify with their new community. They also promote interest in local civic, cultural and service programs.

Cute Buttons Gift and Paper boutique opened in downtown Cary in September 2008 and has quickly become a local favorite hot spot to find stationery, invitations and unique gifts.

Go out, have fun and support the community efforts of these fine organizations and businesses who are making a difference. Hope to see you there!

Cute Buttons Gift and Paper Boutique
Chocolate Smiles Village
312 West Chatham Street
Suite 203
Cary NC 27511
919.462.9618
www.shopcutebuttons.com
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25%OFF Show prices at the International Jewelry Show and Estate sale

25%OFF Show prices at the International Jewelry Show and Estate sale


Joint Venture Jewelry of Cary is hosting the International Jewelry Show and Estate Sale which starts March 25th and runs thru April 6th and we just got word they will be offering a 25% discount off their amazing Show prices in addition to granting $100 off their own stock with the purchase of $250 or more.


For more information on the show, call 919.678.0092.

Be sure to check out a sneak preview of a few pieces being offered at the show.

Joint Venture Jewelry
2042 Renaissance Park Place
The Arboretum at Weston
Cary, NC 27513
919.678.0092
www.jointventurejewelry.com
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Snag a New Spring designer handbag at 25% OFF at Uniquities Boutique

Snag a New Spring designer handbag at 25% OFF at Uniquities Boutique

Spring will be here in 3 days and it's time to accessorize your Spring wardrobe with 25% OFF all new arrivals of designer handbags including Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Etro, D&G, Rebecca Minkoff, and Kooba from the Gals at Uniquities of Chapel Hill and Raleigh.

Get your Spring on girls and head out this week starting Wed. March 18th thru Sat., March 21st to check out these new arrivals and take advantage of a great discount.

(applies to new purchases only.)

Uniquities Locations
452 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 - 919.933.4007
4120 Main at North Hills Ave., Ste. 125, Raleigh, NC 27609 - 823.1234
450 Daniels Street, Raleigh, NC 27609 - 785.3385

www.uniquities.com
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New & Sassy Arrivals at Southern Charm Boutique in Angier.

New & Sassy Arrivals at Southern Charm Boutique in Angier.


Ever tried to find a unique & fun gift or know a "hard to buy" for person & you don't know where to look? Well with all the New Arrivals at Southern Charm Boutique in Angier you'll be sure to find the items you desire like Reverse a Purse, Switchflop Sandals, New Tyler Candle Fragrances for '09, Fashions from Tribal and New Monogrammed Jewelry, New Soaps, Car Tags & New Zebra, Giraffe & Cow Print Handbags.

Now thru March 31st you will receive FREE Shipping, Engraving & Monogramming when you order online and of course, you can always stop by their store and scoop of these great new arrivals. But be sure to stop in as early as you can, because you know the good stuff's gonna go fast!

Winter Merchandise on sale now 30% - 75% OFF!

Southern Charm Boutique
32 E. Depot Street
Angier, NC 27501
919.331.0111
http://www.southerncharmnc.com/



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Exclusive discount offer from Southern Charm Boutique.

Exclusive discount offer from Southern Charm Boutique.

Visit Southern Charm Boutique of Angier, check out their new collections, Gift items and Spring items and Receive 10% OFF any regular priced item or Receive an additional 10% OFF any sale item now thru March 31st.

Southern Charm Boutique has fabulous new items including Switch Flops, Reverse-a-Purse, Tribal Fashions, Tyler Candles, Car Tags, Giraffe & Cow print Handbags and more!

Be sure to print out this coupon to receive your discount.

Southern Charm Boutique
32 E. Depot Street
Angier, NC 27501
919.331.0111
www.southerncharmnc.com
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Save Big on Kristen's Final Shoe Sale..

Save Big on Kristen's Final Shoe Sale..

Pssst. Ladies, get out your wallets fast, Kristen's Shoe Boutique of Cary is having a great sale on their Fall/Winter Shoe & Boot collections at 75% OFF!

Sale starts today, March 6th, so stop by and pick up a couple pairs of your favorite designer collections such as Kate Spade, Nanette Lepore, Claudia Ciuti, French Sole, Juicy Couture and more. You can also check out some of the Sale collections by visiting their website.

Don't wait, or you'll miss out on your favorite ones!


Arboretum of Cary
2045 Renaissance Park Place
Cary, NC 27513
919.678.1234

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Last Sale of the Winter Season at Lucky Mi!

Last Sale of the Winter Season at Lucky Mi!

Lucky Mi boutique in Chapel Hill is currently having their last sale of the Winter season with 60% OFF now thru March 7th!

Hurry in now, this will be your last chance to score great Fall/Winter designer merchandise at incredible discounts.

Lucky Mi
1800 East Franklin Street
Suite 25
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
919.969.6988
www.luckymi.com
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It's Back...! Strut09 and Raleigh Fashion Week.

It's Back...! Strut09 and Raleigh Fashion Week.



Gather your Notepad, Blackberry, Google Calendar, Facebook Calendar, or whatever it is you can find at this very moment and take note of this not-to-be-missed, three-day Fashion event, known as Raleigh Fashion Week should and will be on every Raleigh fashionista's calendar!

For those of you who may or may not know, Strut08, a production of Brian Williams TV of Raleigh, made its' debut for one night last year as the area's biggest Fashion and Entertainment event emerging the local Triangle Fashion scene and has quickly become one of the hottest annual "must attend" events. Strut09 is back again and is scheduled to debut it's expanded 3-day showcase, Raleigh Fashion Week, with nightly shows, daytime seminars and vendor booths, May 14th-16th at the Raleigh Convention Center and will feature and highlight National Designers that have “local Triangle Roots”, including Chapel Hill's very own, Alexander Julian, as well as the latest collections from local boutiques and designers.

Thursday's show will start off with a salute to emerging-designers, including North Carolina State University Art to Wear Designers, Friday's show will continue with devotion to Women's & Men's Formal wear and Saturday's affair will conclude Raleigh Fashion Week with Strut09, the Red-Carpet Style grand finale, which will be televised at a later date.

If you've got what it takes to walk the runway and want to be a part of Raleigh Fashion Week, be sure to attend the auditions for Strut 09 on March 11th at the The Oxford Gastro Pub, 319 Fayetteville St in Downtown Raleigh, where up to 75 people including men and women will be selected. Registration will begin at 5:30 pm and auditions to start at 7pm.

Tickets to attend the show will go on sale April 1st, 2009 and will benefit Interact, a Wake County organization that serves victims of domestic violence and abuse. For more information on the show, auditions, schedule and more, visit http://www.strut09.com/.

Be sure to check back with The Shopping Memo for future updates on the show!

Oh, and of course, don't forget to start shopping for your "anything-not-over-the-top-simple-yet-accessorized-outfit" from our fabulous boutique friends featured on our site so they can help you to attend this fabulous event in style. Remember you will be attending to take notice, not to "be" noticed, unless you're auditioning for the show!
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