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/ Spring Beauty Product Must-Haves / Make-Up Artist Tips & Tricks

LifeSTYLE 8 / 9 / 10 21 22 28

Interior Designerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STYLE Culinary Inspired Paint Recipes / 25 Most Stylish of Charlotte / Pro Bono STYLE / Spring Hot Spots / Finding Love

Fashion 30 31 32 34 36 38 46 54

/ Celebrity Trends / Accessory Trends / Spring Runway Trends / Chic Boutiquesf / New York Fashion Week / Botanical Beauty / Military March / Spring Color

Entertainment 60 61

/ Restaurants We Love / Music: Jocelyn Ellis & The Alpha Theory

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Bridgette E. West Publisher / Editorial Director

Giving in STYLE 63

/ American Heart Association

Michelle Geissdorfer Assistant to the Publisher / Associate Entertainment Editor Dustin Gray Davis Associate Fashion Editor

STYLE Guide 64

/ Spring Listings

Anielka Drabinski Editorial Intern

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MEET CHARLOTTE’S

in business, social awareness & fashion

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BEAUTY

Spring’s Beauty Product

Must-Haves STYLE’s Picks

“My favorite beauty product for the spring is Cover Girl’s Exact Eyelights eyeshadow. Four colors in one compact that are perfect for your specific eye color. Great for adding highlights in the summer with just the right amount of shimmer!” Kimberly Brookshire / LifeSTYLE Editor “My favorite product for the spring is the Brights nail polish collection by OPI. The colors are vibrant, fun and there are so many to choose from! My personal favorite is called Mod About You; a very delicate pink color and it reminds me of lilies in the spring time.” Anielka Drabinski / Editorial Intern “I love anything in Almond Cookie from Carol’s Daughter. My favorite product is the Almond Cookie Shea Soufflé. I love the way it feels on my skin; not too oily and not too dry. And it smells like heaven.” Bridgette West / Publisher “My favorite hair product for the spring is the Tousle Me Softly mousse from Herbal Essences. It gives my hair waves and great volume for that tousled, sun-kissed look.” Sesley Pagan / Events Intern

“It’s TrueBlend by Covergirl! It’s amazing; great coverage and blends really well with your skin tone. I can’t ever really find the prefect shade at a reasonable price, but this is it!” Michelle Geissdorfer / Assistant to the Publisher

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Make Up Artist Tips and Tricks Written by Michelle Geissdorfer

After an exciting 20-year career painting the faces of models and celebrities like Angie Harmon, Amber Valetta, Renee Russo and Diane Lane, professional makeup artist Susan Posnick came face to face with a new challenge — skin cancer. Susan set aside her work in the film and fashion industry, and shifted her focus to developing a product with substantial sun protection. Beginning with COLORFLO mineral foundation in 2002, Susan has since created a complete cosmetic line of multi-purpose face, lip, and eye products —essential for simple, modern beauty.

How did you get your start in the beauty industry?

I started out in NYC working for a large cosmetic company. I was very young and most of my friends were models, who would ask me to do their makeup for test shoots. I realized that I could turn doing makeup like this into a full-time job—as a freelance makeup artist. The rest is, as they say, history!

What are your specialties?

Beauty Makeup—I love enhancing a real woman’s natural beauty using color and placement —makeup for real life you could say.

Have you ever worked with any celebrities or VIP events? If so, which celebs or events? I’ve had the pleasure to work with many celebrities in my career everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Cindy Crawford.

What is the secret to your success?

My secret is what I define as “luck”—when opportunity meets preparation. I’ve always had a way of making people feel at ease— celebrities, actors, models, real people. Doing makeup is a pretty intimate experience—ultimately these people are trusting you to make them look good.

What’s the best way to pick out the perfect shade of eye shadow?

White and Turquoise brighten and look good on every eye. If you have blue eyes, try warm shades like browns and coppers to make the blue pop. For green and hazel eyes, wear violet and purple to make the green shine through. Brown eyed girls are lucky—any color can work for you!

Do you have any makeup tricks? What are they?

My secret weapon is highlighter, like COLORCORRECT—it makes the under eye area brighter, lifts the brow, makes lips look fuller, and can change the shape of the face.

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Jason C. Cecil is a national makeup artist with Becca Cosmetics. He attended aesthetics school in Atlanta for skincare and was introduced to the world of makeup while there in 1992. He works mostly with models, socialites and beauty editors.

What are your specialties?

I am very good at making drastically positive enhancements to anyone’s features without using too much product and still maintaining a natural appearance. Finding colors that match and compliment every skin tone is second nature to me.

What was your most favorite experience as an artist?

I LOVE doing in-store events with Becca and interacting with everyone involved. Becca has a great color range and it’s incredibly rewarding to be able to show people how easy it can be to look their best, and in many cases, show women that they can indeed wear complexion products that perfectly match their skin tones.

What are some cleansing tips?

You want to find a cleanser that dissolves as much makeup, dirt and oil as possible without having to scrub too hard. Cream cleansers work fantastically and now there are cream cleansers for every skin type, not just the dry skin.

Do you have any makeup tricks?

One good trick that everyone can utilize is the use of a makeup primer. Primers can drastically improve the texture of your skin with pore and line minimizing abilities plus they prolong the life of your makeup! This is very important for people who don’t like a lot of retouching throughout the day.

What’s the best way to cover a zit?

Don’t pick until absolutely ready! And then not too aggressively; it will just leave a bigger mark for a longer period of time. If it is very red and swollen you can dab a little Visine on it and the redness will fade and hopefully it will decrease slightly in volume. Follow with just a dab of good concealer as soon as the redness subsides, then set with some powder.

What’s the best way to pick out the perfect shade of lip color?

I find with lip-color, trying them on with absolutely no other makeup on helps you choose more flattering shades. When you have a full face of makeup on, a lot of colors can work, however the ones that are most flattering without the benefit of further color enhancements will be even more so with it.

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Interior Designer’s STYLE

by Sandy Vasseur Hattendorf

Brenda Ische owns Ische Interiors, a boutique interior design firm located in Charlotte, NC. In 2008, she was hired by Amélie’s French Bakery to bring the look and feel of Paris to Charlotte’s NoDa Arts District. It’s been a labor of love, knick knacks and French pastry ever since. In fact, she loved the place so much,

Amélie’s has been described as a giant living room that’s kitschy and French. How would you personally describe the interior of Amélie’s? It’s a fun environment that tells many stories through different layers of color, texture and decoration. My exact words for it: Parisian tongue and chic.

What are the basic components of the design? We started with a relatively empty warehouse-type space – and a lot of potential. I admired a Renaissance painting that was filled with primary colors and took the inspiration from there – red, blue, green and butter yellow. I didn’t want a single, flat color on the walls and liked the idea of a faux finish, but that was too expensive. So the blue stripes were born. They look great, but boy are they a lot of work! If you want to do stripes like that at home, be prepared to be meticulous. If attention to detail isn’t your thing, I’d advise a different approach. Once the blue stripes were up, the floor called for a soft contrast. That’s how we got the butter yellow which now has a wonderfully worn look.

she’s now part owner.

How did you put the look together? It’s all about RE. Recycling, re-purposing, repainting, re-upholstering, re-framing. My favorite rarities have been created with a little bit of “re”. The pastries at Amélie’s are one-of-a-kind creations, and that idea influences the whole bakery. None of the decor is new or mass-produced. And forget the idea everything needs to match.

Where do you shop? I shop Craigslist, eBay and thrift stores. My favorite place of all? The Habitat for Humanity ReStore. That’s where the majority of our décor was purchased. It’s the land of undiscovered treasures!

Do you have any design rules for the bakery? #1 All items and designs must contribute to the cozy atmosphere. #2 Pieces must be unique and fun, and quite often, previously loved by someone else. #3 Try to see things for what they could be and not what they are.

Customers rave about the chandeliers. They are a combination of odd and inventive. One is made solely out of kitchen utensils. I’ve made several of the light fixtures myself, from scratch, and embellished the others. Some have taken days. Most have taken months.

How do you make them? I like to find armatures that look ghastly or awful – the French use the word “affreux” – then strip them of their mass-produced identity. From there, I embellish them with paint, ceramics, wooden birds, wire, crystals, beads, kitchen items and branches. Pretty much anything I can drill a hole in! Right now, I have four unfinished fixtures in the studio, just waiting for inspiration.

Anything else to add? Amélie’s is a labor of love for me. I’ve

never had this much fun. Where else in Charlotte can you sit in a comfortable French living room surrounded by an arsenal of magnificent French pastry?

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Culinary Inspired Paint Recipes Let Your Favorite Food Be Your Guide! by Donna Frasca

Pepperoni pizza, black cherry pound cake, Parmesan baked salmon, artichoke hearts – hungry? Don’t pick up a fork just yet; food has now become an inspiration for designer paint schemes in your home. We all like food and I think most of us like color. Now there’s a way to combine food and color to completely transform your home. It’s called – Color Recipes. Roasted turkey and stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce. Sound like dinner? Think again. You’re not only looking at a delicious dinner but at a very beautiful color scheme that will look great in any room. As a Color Specialist and the owner of Decorating by Donna, I’m constantly scanning through magazines looking for new color schemes. While thumbing through various home décor magazines, I noticed how beautiful the photography was in the advertisements. Ads for soups, pasta dishes, salads, desserts, - just about anything you see in photographs, has amazing colors. Advertisers are trying to sell a product, so they have to make the photographs look their best – and they do! So good in fact, I took my paint fan deck and started pulling out the colors that were already seen in the photograph and voila; a perfect paint scheme just got “cooked” up. It’s come to the point that whatever I look at turns into a potential designer paint scheme for someone’s home. It’s really a delicious way to work.

With this fun way of choosing a color scheme for your home, it’s not only affordable but it’s something the entire family can do together. How cool would it be to have a turkey dinner on your living room walls or a hamburger with cheese in the family room? Better yet, how about a banana split in the kids room and let them pick out the colors? The ideal time to choose a color recipe is before you move into your home. It’s easier to paint in an empty house rather than one that is full of furniture and home accessories that will need to be moved around. For the homeowner that has been in the home for a while and just wants to update, in-home consultations are a great option. Here you will be able to choose a new color recipe that will incorporate your existing décor. Just want to update one room? Another choice is, of course, the Internet. Websites such as www.Roomvues.com allows you to upload a photo and have a single color scheme emailed back to you within 48 hours. With the aid of a full-service Color Visualizer you’ll be able to see what your room will look like before you paint it. It’s really a lot of fun!

Voila! A perfect paint scheme just got “cooked” up! Donna Frasca is a Certified Color Specialist with over 20 years experience in the interior design industry. For more information, please visit her Web site at www.DecoratingByDonna.com

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OF CHARLOTTE Top 5 Photography by Erin L. Hubbs

With so many fabulous people in Charlotte, finding only 25 of the most stylish in the business, civic or fashion community was tough. We received almost 100 nominations (and almost thought about making this story the 50 Most Stylish People in Charlotte) but were able to find an elite list of people who exude a personal sense of style in the way they conduct business, the way they impact their community and, of course, their flair for fashion. So without further adieu, we are pleased to present the 2010 list of the 25 Most Stylish People in Charlotte!

Special thanks to the Historic Dyestuff Building & Design Resource Group for location shooting.

Wardrobe: Brooke’s Own / Hair & Make Up: Adrian Howe, Camera-Ready Cosmetics

BROOKE GIBSON

rooke Gibson is the founder, owner and editor for the local trendsetting Web site www.waxMAMA.com. Gibson created www.waxMAMA.com for one key purpose: To give the ladies of Charlotte, NC a central place that they can trust and call their best friend. It’s her job to get the scoop, then tell her readers all about the fabulous things that Charlotte has to offer, whatever it may be. “I am stylish because I live to make the lives of those around me better, one day at a time,” says Gibson.

Wardrobe: Rachel’s Own / Hair: Charlton Alicea / Make Up: Jeffre Scott

RACHEL SUTHERLAND R

achel Sutherland isn’t big on rules, but she does adhere to a few principles when it comes to personal style: You don’t need to spend a million dollars to look like you do; No one has to know what size you wear unless you tell them; Self-confidence is sexier than any stiletto or tight dress, and it matches everything you own. In November 2009, she left her job as the Style Editor at the Charlotte Observer, the largest daily newspaper in the Carolinas, to start Rachel Sutherland Communications, a boutique public relations firm. As a volunteer, she is involved with Tri It For Life, a nonprofit training group for first time female athletes. She is also a member of the Women’s Intercultural Exchange.

Wardrobe: Dress - Jessica McClintock, South Park Mall; Shoes - Dillardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s / Make Up: Joy Randall, Flawless Make Up Art

TASHA STRONG

asha Strong is the go-to resource for style advice for the every day, yet chic and fashionable woman. From Red Carpet reporting to reviewing the hottest new fashion trends T. Strongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength lies in the ability to interpret the fashion and style for every woman and the commitment to assist her in putting her best manicured foot forward. Currently, T. Strong is a co-host on Paper Dolls, an internet reality radio show providing fashion tips and coverage of all major style events. As a blogger, T. Strong continues to keep readers worldwide in the know with weekly updates on www.stylemayvin.blogspot. com and will be offering fashion tips through regular features on Qcitymetro.com.

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ennifer France is a librarian at the Steele Creek Branch of Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. Her work centers on outreach to speakers of English as a second language, older adults and youth. One of her most rewarding projects for the library has been establishing a Fit Girls cohort in Charlotte. Fit Girls is a national fitness program for girls in the 4th and 5th grade that combines training for a 5k race with reading and community involvement. In Fit Girls, participants are encouraged to read books with female protagonists who are smart, strong and bold. Jennifer applies the same attributes to her personal style.

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MIKE MINTER

ike Minter is the principal or partner in several successful business ventures. Five years ago, Minter began his entrepreneurial debut in real estate and quickly earned a reputation as an accomplished and savvy developer. His businesses are not all about the financial gains, however, as his many endeavors have the continuous thread of giving back to the community. Mike has a passion for the growth, development, and well being of his community. His commitment and desire to give back 90 percent of his business profit to ministry and missions motivates his success. “God first, family second, job third”, says Minter.

FASHION Arlene Goldstein Arlene Goldstein is Vice President of Trend Merchandising and Fashion Direction for Belk, Inc. She also leads Belk’s special events department and is instrumental in maintaining Belk’s image as a leader in the retail industry. Early in her career, she served Parisian as Director of Special Events and later as Fashion Director. She was promoted to Vice President of Trend Merchandising for Saks, Inc., bringing color and trend direction to the various department store operating divisions under the Saks, Inc. umbrella. Ms. Goldstein travels to fashion capitals all over the world such as New York, Paris, London and Milan to explore emerging trends in order to bring her special brand of style back to Belk. With more than 25 years in the industry, her extensive fashion knowledge and keen eye for style have deemed her an expert in the field.

Susu Bear Susu Bear is a native of New Orleans and spent most of her professional career working in Washington DC. Susu then moved to Charlotte with her husband in 1998 and decided to combine her two passions, consumer retail marketing and women’s fashion, to create an online resource for Charlotte shoppers. A single, one-stop source for what’s happening in women’s fashion and in the Charlotte retail scene. www.scoopcharlotte.com was born and is now reaching thousands of readers each week with the latest updates about sales & events in local women’s boutiques as well as in online promotions and sample sales.

Suzanne Stevens Suzanne founded Shop France, Inc. in 2003 as a way to combine her passions for France, travel and the French language. She speaks French and goes to France every 4 – 6 weeks either with small groups of clients, or on her own shopping for clients all over the world. She shops for the moderators and contributors of many of the major US online fragrance retailers and websites. Before she launched her company, she worked 19 years at WSOC-TV in Charlotte as a news anchor and reporter. She is certified by the French government as a Paris Destination Specialist. She belongs to several international fragrance collector groups and a Hermès scarf collector group.

Linda Martinez Heralding from Miami, FL and poised with a rich Cuban background, Linda Martinez has redefined personal style in Charlotte. With an impressive resume including Saks Fifth Avenue, Belk, Sephora, Montanna and most recently, Sloan Boutique, Linda is the real life fashion spread. She has over 20 years of retail experience and ten as a personal stylist. Currently as the in-store stylist for Sloan, Linda has her finger on the most current trends and is a visionary when it comes to style forecasting. As a regular contributor to Charlotte Living Magazine and most recently, Charlotte Today, Linda is redressing Charlotte one person at a time.

Jeffre Scott Born and raised in the Midwest, Jeffre Scott began his career in the beauty industry as a national makeup artist for Chanel. Soon, he was the national sales director and educator for Philip B. Botanical products, where he developed a passion for consulting in the burgeoning apothecary market. In 1999, he started Jeffre Scott New York City, a retail product management firm specializing in brand imaging, niche market consulting and sales. In the early 2000s, Scott developed a business relationship with Jill Painter and the two worked together to grow the beauty boutique Bamboo Apothecary in Charlotte. When Painter moved the store to New Orleans, Scott seized the opportunity in 2006 to open his very own one-stop shop for luxury beauty products and services, entitled Jeffre Scott Apothecary.

Denise Antonacci Hair and fashion have always been Denise’s passions. After an early start in the beauty industry, earning her cosmetology license by age 18, Denise honed her skills in the salon trade training in New York and Boston with some of the salon industries most well known professionals. In 2008, Denise opened Jon Ric Hair Spa. As Owner and Director of Salon and Spa Services at Jon Ric Hair Spa, Denise has in only 2 years raised the bar in the Charlotte salon community, quickly becoming the go-to stylist for many “in-the-know” clients.

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Michelle Walsh Michelle Walsh is the founder of Cocoon Salon. She is a licensed stylist with a background in fashion, advertising, and business management. These varied experiences led her to recognize that hair styling does not stand still. Just as fashion is always changing, so is hair.

Keir “KeKe” Duncan After spending several years modeling and coordinating fashion events throughout the United States, KeKe Duncan founded SizeRevolution, LLC. SizeRevolution’s mission is to present positive images and ignite national conversation for and about voluptuous women. KeKe Duncan and SizeRevolution, LLC. has been featured on Wendy Williams Show, Fox News Rising, The Charlotte Post, Plus Model Radio just to name a few. KeKe Duncan continues to promote grace and beauty that radiates from within rather than based upon size through various events and seminars.

William Wilson William is an invitation-only, private custom clothier based in Charlotte, NC, but operates nationwide. William started William Wilson Clothing a little over a year ago. In less than a year, he became the private clothier for former and current Carolina Panthers football players, a Baltimore Ravens football player, and a NASCAR driver. William was selected as the official designer for Tone X of The Mo’Nique Show for the

nationwide Mo’nique Spread the Love Tour. His impressive style and professionalism led to him becoming the corporate spokesperson for private jet management company, JetPool. He is in talks to have his own brand of private label cigar, and custom chocolate developed exclusively for his clients.

Sonya Barnes Sonya Barnes, Founder of Harris & Barnes Image Consulting since 2002, is truly comfortable with her style expression. As a community leader and philanthropist, she is a graduate of Leadership Charlotte Class 29, Six Generations of Innovators of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, board member of Charlotte Fashion Week and serves on the international board as VP Education for Association of Image Consultants International. She continues to travel the world; educating aspiring consultants and helping clients create their own style statements.

Lore Emilio Emelio is a graduate of both UNC Chapel Hill and Parsons School of Design in NYC. Emelio spent her college summers working in Paris, where she was immersed in European fashion. Upon her graduation from Parsons, Lore Emelio began her professional career in the fashion industry, designing for several esteemed fashion houses including Ralph Lauren and Best & Co. Emelio chose to base her fashion house in Charlotte NC, which she recognizes as the emerging fashion center of the South. Emelio’s work focuses on the integration of fashion, fine art, and the natural world, for clients who recognize the quality of heritage and appreciate the integrity of ingenuity. Lore’s designs are all custom pieces made with mixed media, each tailored to specific clientele.

CIVIC Traci Zeller Professionally, Traci Zeller founded Traci Zeller Designs, an interior design company in her own name. Her signature style is a clean, sophisticated mix of classic and modern pieces. She shares her sense of style on her blog, www.tracizeller.com/blog. She routinely gives back to the community by donating to silent auction-style fundraisers for non-profit organizations. In 2009, Traci Zeller Designs was the presenting sponsor of the Race for Fetal Hope, a 5k run and walk event. Traci is also the president of Charlotte Mothers of Multiples, Inc. She is happily married and the mother of twin boys. The Most Stylish Issue 2010

Cynthia Johnson Cynthia was born in Pensacola, Florida and now resides in Charlotte, NC. She works for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools as a School Counselor and was voted outstanding Educator at Whitewater Academy. A member of University Park Baptist Church, Cynthia worked tirelessly on the Launching Team for The Bethune Mays Christian Academy at University Park Baptist Church. She also organized the women’s group, “Empowering Today’s Woman.” Cynthia is also an active volunteer with Girl Talk Foundation and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Furthermore, Cynthia serves as a trendsetter who has organized fashion shows and business mixers in the Charlotte Area.

STYLISH BUSINESS PEOPLE Wade Miller Wade Miller’s style is has a unique edge that is described as European influenced. A frequent traveler, he often spends time in European countries and incorporates interesting trends found in those countries in his own American style. As a successful entrepreneur, he went against the grain of the housing market and co-founded Bellamy Homes, a thriving and growing home building company in Charlotte, with two of his best friends. He is active on the board of directors of the nonprofit organization The Community Culinary School of Charlotte. He also spends time working with Habitat for Humanity and Appalachian Service Project.

Joe Franco Joe Franco is a commercial real estate office broker and works for Cassidy Turley. He also finds time to give back to the community. He is an active participant in the Make-a-Wish foundation, Muscular Dystrophy Association and is on the 2010 CRCBR 2010 Leadership Class.

Melinda Morris Zanoni Melinda defines style with her look, fun personality, and entrepreneur mindset. When she is not landing Charlottes largest talent, such as Ric Flair, or being the film attorney on the next big film, she is a mother and singing Lady GaGa around her stylish loft office in uptown.

Brian Howie The founder and President of The Better Class of Charlotte, Brian is responsible for putting the very best of what Charlotte has to offer in terms of classes, courses, workshops, and seminars in the spotlight, as well as bringing the most eclectic and dynamic offerings from around the country to the Queen City. A native New Yorker who first came to Charlotte in 2000, Brian is the co-founder of New Scenario Entertainment. He is the creator, director and producer of the #1 Off-Broadway sensation Pieces(of ass). He also directed and produced the Los Angeles production of What Would Janice Do? a one-woman show starring the incomparable Janice Dickinson, as well as Boys Dumb/Girls Crazy at the Coast Playhouse, and Me2 at the Globe in West Hollywood.

STYLISH PEOPLE Cicely “C.C.’ Mitchell Cicely “C.C.” Mitchell, originally from Detroit, Michigan, is an on-air personality for WBAV, in Charlotte, North Carolina. “C.C.” was recognized as “WBAV’s Best Part-Time Jock of The Year” in 2006. Cicely also works as a free-lance voice over artist. She also works as a traffic reporter and has served as a television news photographer and reporter. Most recently, Cicely has lent her voice to animated projects. She continues to enjoy narrating medical pod casts, voicing on hold messages and other projects.

Amy Stanard Amy Stanard is the executive assistant for a real estate developer CEO in Charlotte. Before that, she was a world traveler and soldier with the United States Air Force, a college student, and now a career woman. She has lived in Charlotte since 1996 and loves it. She also spends time volunteering with Hands On Charlotte.

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STYLISH PEOPLE, CONTINUED Bill Evans Bill Evans has been working in sales at Scott Jaguar for 20 years. He has been honored asa Member of Team of Professionals. Also he is a Master Sales Consultant certified and member of Jaguar Guild. Work that Bill has done prior to working at Scott Jaguar was working with furniture design and self taught clothing design. As a part of the Charlotte community, Bill is involved as a Board Member of The

British American Business Council, Chair Auction Committee for Heart Ball-American Heart Association, Corporate Member Greater Charlotte Hospitality Tourism Alliance, and Voluntary Chair Advisory Board for Charlotte Fashion Week. His personal style is created from the study of olde English styles as well as the 1920’s and 30’s.

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New interior design group proves that pro bono is still in style by Bridgette Wright

Despite the fact that unemployment is at an all time high and most businesses’ only concern is improving their bottom line, some companies are making pro bono work part of their business plan.

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Cynthia Urbanik is a seasoned veteran of the design industry and owner of the brand new yet quickly growing interior design company, CU Interiors, which is already making a huge impact on the Charlotte charitable community. When Dress for Success; a worldwide non-profit organization that provides interview suits, confidence boosters, and career development to low-income women in over 75 cities worldwide; decided to expand their operation to a 5,000 square foot warehouse space, they immediately sought the design expertise of CU interiors. Wanting to transform the old warehouse into a Boutique and Career

Transformation Center that would be the life launching block for hundreds, if not thousands of disadvantaged women as they gather their lives and jump back into the workforce, Cynthia knew that she had what it took to get the job done. “I saw this as a win-win opportunity for everyone involved”, she explains. “This new boutique was a launching pad for my growing business and a great opportunity to use my skills as a designer to better the lives of those around me. Dress for Success is an organization that I believe in and it is important to me as a business owner to align my company with non-profits that myself and the community as a whole respect.” Despite many obstacles and an extremely tight budget, the design for the new boutique was a huge success. Cynthia viewed this as a great opportunity to broaden her scope as a designer and involve even more members of our community. Thus, stepping out of the typical “closed-door” design process,

Cynthia made calls to friends, colleagues and community members to solicit them for donated time, resources and materials that could serve to transform the old warehouse into a glamorous and welcoming boutique. In almost no time, volunteers and materials flowed in. Through the diligence of Cynthia and those around her, Dress for Success received free or heavily discounted carpet, drapery, dressing room curtains, signage, and upholstering services. They even recycled break room cabinets from an adjacent vacant suite, thus helping to put the finishing touches on this ever-evolving project. “My design for the boutique was continuously evolving based on donations. However, people really seemed to understand that we were looking for items that were special and unique. The women at this boutique deserve to walk through the door and feel a sense of dignity and pride. I believe we accomplished that,” states Cynthia.

SPRINGhot HOT SPOTS

By Syeeda Naima Douglas

Spring has sprung and the winter weather warnings are a thing of the past. Vacation time has arrived and it’s time to grab our bags, take a flight out of town and have some fun. As a travel consultant, my clients, family and girlfriends always come to me for advice on what travel destinations are hot each season. Most of them believe that you have to have a ton of cash to enjoy your vacation – not so. There are so many wonderful places to travel this spring but we’ve narrowed it down to six: a short cruise to the Bahamas or Western Caribbean, a trip to New York City, a visit to Turks and Caicos Islands, an adventure to Las Vegas, a drive down to Miami, or a flight to Dallas. Remember, wherever you decide to travel, be safe and have fun. A getaway without fun is no way to travel. Bon voyage!

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A three or four day Bahamas cruise can cost as low $259 per person for an inside cabin leaving from Port Canaveral, Florida with destinations are to Coco Cay and Nassau. If you decide to fly down, a roundtrip ticket will cost around $240 from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Melbourne International Airport. Shuttle service is provided by some cruise lines for an additional fee. If you choose not to use the shuttle service provided, you can taxi your way to the port and that will cost you $45 with an add-on fee for each additional person. Most meals are included in the costs of the cruise, unless you decide to dine at a specialty restaurant on board the ship. Specialty restaurants cost up to $40 per person, but the food and service is well worth it. Beverages also cost on board the ship, so watch what you drink because it all adds up at the end of your trip. There are games, theatre shows and many more amenities on board the ship. You can treat yourself to a massage at the spa or whatever suits your needs. Cruise lines cater to their guests and for $259 it’s a steal. So jump on board and travel the seven seas.

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NEW YORK,new NY

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It’s time you took a bite out of the Big Apple. A trip to New York City is like no other experience. And yes, if you can make it in New York City for a couple of days without feeling overwhelmed you can make it anywhere. New York is a place of adventure and risk, but if this is your first time tread these streets lightly. A flight from Charlotte to John F. Kennedy Airport will cost around $200. New York City has plenty of hotels to choose from and to save money you may want to stay in Brooklyn. If so, the Holiday Inn Express downtown Brooklyn costs $130 per night, if not stay in the city at the Clarion Hotel Park Avenue for $180 a night. Get a map of the subway and get familiar with the system, it’s not hard. Get to the Museum of Modern Art and enjoy a bit of culture, art and architecture for $20. Use the first part of the day to view the art and the last half to shop. Century 21 Department Store is a treasure amongst New Yorkers. Every designer on the planet is on the rack here for less than half the retail price.

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WICKED ON BROADWAY

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Versace shoes and jeans, Juicy Couture and Armani, you can literally shop in this wonderland of clothing all day. New York City is known for the Broadway shows. For $119 you can see The Phantom of the Opera or Wicked for $164, although most rear mezzanine seats are sold out for the performance of Wicked. Once you leave your broadway performance, go back to your hotel change clothes and rest a little and then get ready to for a night on the town. If you are a night owl, the world famous 40/40 club is a sophisticated upscale lounge that fits the style of Manhattan or grab a late dinner at Waverly Inn or Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse. MJ’s will cost you around $75 per person for an appetizer, entrée and a side, drink not included. New York City has plenty of restaurants to choose from expensive and inexpensive. Of course there is Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty if you want to see historic sights. The top of the Lady Liberty is now open so make sure you wear your walking shoes. Admission to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island is $12 for general admission. The audio tour accompanied with general admission is $20. Make sure you get there early because if you get there after 2pm you will only be allowed to tour one landmark. There is so much to do in New York and it is impossible to cram everything into a couple of days, but while you’re there, enjoy yourself because there’s always a next time. The energy of this city will keep you coming back.

TURKS turks AND CAICOS and

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THE SANDS AT GRACE BAY

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The Turks and Caicos Islands are beautiful with its pristine beaches and piercing blue ocean. This is truly a place for rest and relaxation. A flight from Charlotte to Providenciales, Turks and Caicos costs $605 per person. A week long stay at The Sands at Grace Bay will cost $1463 for seven days. It is a beautiful resort that sits amidst a coconut grove. Reef peepers offer snorkeling, diving and glass boat tours between $55-85 for three hours. If you decide to go out on a boat you may run into JoJo the dolphin a “National Treasure” of Turks and Caicos. Visit one of the 33 national parks of the islands and see its wonderful ecosystem. You can have breakfast at Hemingway’s in the Sands at Grace Bay for under $10 and lunch or dinner at Lemon Café, a modern restaurant featuring Moroccan and Mediterranean Cuisine. If Moroccan is not your style, try CoCo Bistro also modern and upscale. There are not many attractions on Grace Bay but what the island does offer is top notch. Casablanca Casino attracts many tourists as well as the Provo Golf Club. Eighteen holes of golf will set you back $165 unless you wait until after 2pm and then it will cost $120. A horse ride on the beach may be your way of relaxing and it can be found on Providenciales. If you are willing to travel to Middle Caicos, the caves of Conch Bar were created from eroded limestone. All of the island of Turks and Caicos are wonderful, but while you are in “Provo” shop some of the boutiques and gift shops in the area. The local artists will appreciate your business and you can take something back home to family and friends.

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If you decide on a long weekend, airfare from Charlotte to Las Vegas begins at $177 per person. The Hilton Grand Suites on the Vegas Strip is $89 a night. You can’t go to Vegas and not take in one of their world’s famous shows. Tony and Tina’s Wedding is a top pick and for less than $90 per person this interactive show about a wedding and the two Italian families that clash and make for a very wild wedding. If that’s not your style, maybe a little magic will spark your interests. David Copperfield performs his sensational illusions for $79 a person. Let David conjure up your imagination and fill your mind with wonderment. Las Vegas is filled with so many attractions that you will never get bored. You can walk by the Bellagio fountain to hear and see the water performance, take a ride on a Gondola for $16 or ride the rollercoaster at New York New York for $14. What ever you do, enjoy and remember “What goes on in Vegas, stays in Vegas”.

MIAMI,miami, FL

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THE CONSIGNMENT BAR

Miami is one of the hottest, stylish, trendiest places in the world. People flock to Miami to see and be seen. It is a very culturally diverse city. Airfares start at $269. The Hotel Urbano offers rooms at $120 a night. You can set your place on the beach or you can go out and about in the city. You may need to step out of your comfort zone and do something that you never thought you would do. For example, the Everglade National Park is not just for the woodsy, outdoor person; you can discover a new appreciation for the beautiful subtropical landscape as well. The price to enter the park is $19. A secret shopping haven for the shopping maven in Miami is the Consignment Bar located on Biscayne Boulevard. It has all the brand names without the high price tags. The shop is drop dead gorgeous and so are the clothes. Expect nothing but the best when you enter this boutique. Miami has great restaurants that will give you a taste of all the exotic cultures that make the city what it is. Café del Sol in South Beach is a favorite amongst natives, is moderately priced and offers an international cuisine. Of course, you can’t go to Miami and not take a trip to South Beach. Nice weather, good food and an atmosphere that captures you in its culture, Miami is sure to set a tone for your love of travel.

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LAS VEGAS STRIP

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DALLAS, TX dallas,

Dallas, Texas is not the country, if that is what you were thinking. It is a city hustling with action and a flight for $270 will get you in the midst of it all. The Radisson Central Dallas has a book early price of $99 compared to many of the name worthy hotels that are well over $100.00. Dallas has plenty of areas that boast of entertainment. Deep Ellum, a former warehouse district thrives with live music and restaurants. You can dine at the Meridian Room or have a brisket taco at Cowboy Chow for under $20. Deep Ellum also has galleries and shops that have unique pieces of artwork that may draw upon your curiosity and add to your sense of style. Dallas has claimed the title “#1 City for Art Lovers” and in the arts district you can find out why. It is the largest arts district in the nation – home to the Dallas Museum of Art. The admission price for the museum is $10 and the artwork is wonderful. In order to see the full spectrum of Dallas and all that it entails you would need more than just a couple of days. This city heralds in attractions that cater to everyone, from the young to the old. Dallas is truly a world class city.

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Finding Love

by Sheryl Spangler & Lisa Manyoky

How to know when you have it and how to keep it As relationship professionals, clients regularly ask us how they can tell if they are in love. If you were to ask 100 people, you would likely get 100 different answers. Attempting to define the emotion of love with words is like trying to catch water with your hands—just when you think you have articulated all there is to it, it slips through your fingers. Let’s give it a try though. Here are some of the ways love is commonly defined: infatuation, a great sexual connection, feelings of exhilaration, passion and elation, an inability to eat and sleep and concentrate, butterflies and stomach swirls. Dictionary.com defines love as a profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person. One of the more memorable definitions we’ve seen is “a little itch on the heart that you can’t scratch!” However you define love, most agree that it’s a wonderful feeling, and once they experience it, they want to keep it. So, here is our best advice on how to attract love with the right person and when you do, how to increase your chances of maintaining a loving relationship.

Know who you are, what’s important to you, what you must have in a relationship for it to work for you, and where you are willing to negotiate.

Don’t get into an exclusive relationship too quickly. There should be a period of time—a “cooling off” period—where your head has a chance to catch up with your heart. We recommend at least 90 days.

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Look for people who connect with you regarding values, lifestyle, family, interests, etc. Your differences should create balance, not dissension. Keep in mind that sometimes, the very differences that initially draw you together can be the same ones that ultimately tear you apart.

Slow down. If you have an overwhelming sense of urgency, you might give off an unpleasant odor of desperation.

Try not to get intimate too early in the relationship. Often a sexual relationship and strong chemistry can cloud judgment and compromise objectivity.

Look honestly for red flags. When you find one, dig for more. Don’t close your eyes to bothersome traits and troubling issues that arise just to keep the relationship going. They will likely rear their heads again, and you will have to contend with them anyway.

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Be authentically who you are, right from the beginning. If you try to change yourself to suit whomever you are dating, then be prepared for the consequences of that deception when the “real you” shows up, usually under stress or after the early infatuation phase quiets down a bit. If who you really are doesn’t appeal to your date, wouldn’t you rather know that right away? If you have to suppress or exaggerate personality traits, behavior, opinion or even style of dress in order to keep a person in your life, odds are great that relationship won’t last.

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Love should be easy. If it’s too much like work, it’s not working.

Expect challenges and be committed to working through them knowing full well the payoff will be great.

Be sure that you have concluded old relationship business and are clear about why past relationships did not work. Learn the lesson and don’t repeat it.

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If you continue to be attracted to the same types of people and those relationships have failed, stop and take a hard look at why you are drawn to that personality type. Then be open-minded and try a different personality type on for size to see if you can connect. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Relax and enjoy the process!

Relationship experts agree Love has a better chance of surviving when two people are clear about who they are, what they need, where they’re going in life and, very importantly, when they communicate that information to their partner openly and honestly. If a love relationship is built upon a foundation of honesty, trust and communication, it has a better chance to survive the test of time. Remember though, just because you capture the prize does not mean you should put your feet up and coast. Relationships move and change, so regular attention and care is essential in order for them to thrive. When you find a relationship that makes your heart full, cherish the splendor of it all and handle with care. Sheryl Spangler is a Certified Relationship Coach & Matchmaker and Lisa Manyoky is a Relationship Coach & Certified Life Coach. For more information about them, please visit www.heartandsoulmatchmaking.com and www.heartandsouldating.com

FASHION

CELEBRITY TRENDS: MICRO DRESSES

This seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s go-to dress for those in the spotlight.

Miroslava Duma

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Preen Line, $400

Julien Macdonald, $1800

GET THE LOOK:

Acne, $710

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ACCESSORY TRENDS:

Spring fever brought along multi-colors in many designer collections, including Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Louis Vuitton. Be it a heel or bangle, but it with a multi-colored edge.

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1 Christian Louboutin, $1,695.00 - net-a-porter.com 2 Forever 21, $7.80 - forever21.com 3 ModCloth, $14.99 - modcloth.com 4 Diane Von Furstenberg, $209.98 - matchesfashion.com 5 Jimmy Choo, $995.00 - net-a-porter.com 6 Topshop, $25.00 - topshop.com 7 Urban Outfitters, $18.00 per belt - urbanoutfitters.com The Most Stylish Issue 2010

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1 Forever 21, $10.90 - forever21.com 2 Phillip Lim, $413.10 - matchesfashion.com 3 ModCloth, $64.99 - modcloth.com 4 Gap, $6.50 - gap.com 5 Carven, $450.00 - net-a-porter.com 6 Forever 21, $24.80 - forever21.com 7 ModCloth, $15.99 - modcloth.com

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FASHION

chic boutiques Black & Blue

The Scoop:

Black & Blue opened in March 2008 in Southpark’s newest mixed-use neighborhood, Morrison, with a focus of bringing fresh, new and fashion forward lines to Charlotte. The boutique is owned by Cheryl Little and Christy Ward. Cheryl has always had an obsession with fashion and Christy Ward has dreamt of working alongside others in the fashion industry.

The ‘hood:

Black and Blue is located in the new urban chic Morrison area, home to condos, apartments and fabulous retails space.

The Vibe:

Black & Blue’s unique selection ranges from customer favorites such as Diesel, Kasil, James Jeans and Red Engine to many up-and-coming new designers. In addition to the wide variety of washes, cuts and styles of denim, the boutique also has a distinctive assortment of dresses, tops, tees and accessories to go with the perfect pair of jeans. And just to make your trip even more enjoyable, most days you are greeted by two of the friendliest dogs, Bailey & Bentley!

The Highlights:

The store provides a warm and inviting atmosphere to put even

the most “jean challenged” at ease. Knowledgeable staff will guide you through the array of denim to help you find your perfect fit. All jeans are along the boutiques “denim wall” with every style, cut and fit imaginable. For those that are sports fanatics, rest assured that you will not miss your favorite game while shopping, as this boutique is tuned into the latest games on Saturdays and Sundays! Black & Blue is located at 8440 532 Governor Morrison St, Charlotte, NC 28211. Hours: MondayFriday: 10 am to 7pm Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm Sunday: 1pm to 5 pm. For more information visit them online at www.ShopBlackandBlue.com.

Jordanos Men’s and Women’s Boutique The Scoop:

Jordanos is an upscale contemporary men’s & women’s fashion boutique (located in the Village at Robinson Farm Shopping Center) in the prestigious Ballantyne area of South Charlotte, NC. Founded in 1999 by Karen Mangeney, Jordanos is the love child of her passion for fashion and ambitious drive for success. Indulge yourself in some “retail therapy” and shop from our fine selection of designer apparel, shoes, and accessories.

The ‘hood:

Located in Ballantyne, near Cosmos Café Jordanos, is easily

accessible from Rea Road with convenient parking.

The Vibe:

Jordanos aspires to bring a true variety of fabulous, wearable, cutting edge clothing to the Charlotte arena with a tasteful eye. Customers are invited to shop with their team of friendly and talented stylists over a glass of wine, or shop online, and allow the staff to cater to the needs of your personal style.

The Highlights:

Ladies, both you and your beau can shop together as Jordanos offers men’s and women’s apparel. The staff is ultra knowledgeable of the

latest trends so if you’re unsure of what to wear, they can make great recommendations. Whether it’s assisting in the selection process for gift items, pulling clothing for personal fittings, or lending their advice in fashion, Jordanos knows what great customer service means to make the shopping experience desirable and friendly. Jordano’s Men’s and Women’s boutique moved from the Stone Crest location and is now located at 8440 Rea Road, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28277. Hours: Monday – Saturday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 12pm – 8pm with seasonal extended hours (please call for details). For more information visit them online at www.ShopJordanos.com.

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Scarlett Plus Size Boutique The Scoop:

After selling a retail business of 18 years, owner Todd Albaum had the opportunity to re-invent himself and do something he loved. Having taken a trip to Italy with his wife, Robyn, Todd rediscovered his passion for fashion. Once a student at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York, Todd had dreams of being in the fashion industry. In September 2006, Todd combined his strengths in retail and flair for fashion to open a plus size boutique in Charlotte, NC. In researching the plus size apparel market in the Charlotte metro area, Todd discovered no boutiques catered solely to the plus size woman. The need for better styles, choice, and one-onone service was clear. Unlike

anything Charlotte has seen, a refreshingly new, fashionable plus size clothing store would be born. Scarlett, named for the strength and beauty in empowering women, honors the determination of Scarlett O’Hara’s character from the Oscar winning classic, “Gone with the Wind.”

The ‘hood:

Scarlett is located in one of Charlotte’s premiere shopping destination, across from SouthPark Mall in Sharon Corners. Easily accessible from Fairview Road, or Sharon Road with parking directly in front of the store.

The Vibe:

Scarlett is a fashionable plus size clothing store where you can enjoy a true boutique

experience. With a focus on high quality style from New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Europe, as well as personal shopping consultants and attentive service.

The Highlights:

Specializing in women’s sizes 16-24 and 1X-3X, you’ll find stylish contemporary sportswear, career separates, eveningwear, shapewear including Spanx, swimwear, and a full line of accessories to make your look complete. The boutique also offers personal and/or private shopping. Scarlett Plus size boutique is located 4732 Sharon Rd., Suite P Charlotte, NC 28210 . Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10-6, Sunday: 11-3 and, by appointment. For more information visit them online at www.ScarlettPlus.com

Sloan Boutique / Step by Sloan The Scoop:

Sisters Courtney and Jill Sloan always dreamed of owning their own ladies’ clothing boutique. After moving to Charlotte from Decatur, IL, their dream became a reality in May 2000. In 2002 Sloan added STEP ladies’ shoe boutique and brought in Cherryville, NC native Dan Mauney. In their quest to become a one-stop shop, the trio added Montanna, a longtime Charlotte boutique staple, with fabulous jewelry to complement their repertoire of clothing, shoes and handbags.

The ‘hood:

The boutique is located in the trendy Dilworth neighborhood on East Boulevard.

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The Vibe:

Sloan Boutique, located on the slower level of the store, brings to Charlotte fashionable coordinates and accessories from popular designers Diane von Furstenberg, Theory, Trina Turk, BCBG, Nicole Miller and more. Sloan offers beautiful clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry. STEP by Sloan, located on the upper level of the store, is a designer shoe store that sells some of the most fashionable shoes and accessories. In addition toshoes, they also have a selection of designer bags and accessories. Some designer brands featured in the store are Bettye Muller, Michael Kors, and Anne Klein.

The Highlights:

The boutique offers one-stop shopping by offering clothing, shoes and accessories. The boutique also features personal shopping and consulting services complimentary. Step by Sloan is located at 1419 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203-5867. Hours: MondayFriday: 10 am to 6pm Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm For more information visit them online at www. SloanBoutique.com.

MERCEDES BENZ

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Arise Magazine African Fashion Collective

showcased three designers: Black Coffee of South Africa, Loin Cloth & Ashes of Tanzania and Deola Sagoe of Nigeria. A soundtrack of dark fairy tales and African drum beats kept the three shows flowing and intriguing.

BLACK COFFEE: Beautiful cocoon shaped pastel dresses, warm tones of peaches and oranges overcoats, inspired by African masks. Structural shapes, quilting and pleating. All about the outerwear, not much focus on the draped dresses underneath.

LOINCLOTH & ASHES: Anisa Mpungwe inspiration came from her fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hometown of Ifakara in Tanzania. Back to the basics, a muted pallet of nudes a grey highlighted by metallic golds and electric blue accessories. A bird theme was scene throughout, with a flying Crane played on the big screen behind the runway and following through with bird prints on the clothes.

DEOLA SAGOE: Inspired by East African Maasai warriors and the 18th century European military uniforms. Strong and feminine. Dark blues and purples, strong shoulders with lace and trim, sexy black dresses and gold accents.

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SIMON SPURR: Classic British menswear; tailored suits with a modern edge. Sophisticated and preppy meets cleaned up bad boy rock star. Knits, leather, three piece suits and handbags. Black navy grey and tan mixed with a beautiful shades burgundy and pink. Takes this modern man from work, to play, to dinner dates and concerts. Bonus highlight: We enjoyed the show two rows behind Anna Wintour.

Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Award Show Highlights

THE BLONDS: Show stopping corsets, chainmail dresses, gold spikes, crystals and furs.

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Menswear, East meets West, masculine and feminine, asymmetrical, deconstructed, layered knits.

ALTUZARRA:

Inspired by movies like Edward Scissorhands, suture-like stitches played a role in the cat-woman style leather dresses. Strong sexy suits, and goat hair made this a standout collection.

TIBI: Contrast, hard/soft. Warm tones of burgundy and rose and olive green. Fall florals mixed with military jackets, leather pouch belt, silk pants and lots of layers.

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Creme Studded Milly dress $425 / FRESH Boutique Gold Bracelet / FRESH Boutique DVF Wooden Wedges $295 / Step by Sloan Boutique

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Deep V Green Dress by Milly $425 Gold Bracelet / FRESH Boutique Linen Strap Seven for All Mankind Wedges $298 / Step by Sloan Boutique

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BOTANICAL BEAUTY Hang up your winter coats and spring into fabulous frocks! Garden looks are all about simplicity daring hints of bold. Blend into the season by standing out from the crowd.

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White Ruffle Tube Dress $110 / LOTUS Boutique Purple Necklace / LOTUS Boutique DVF Suede CrissCross Platform $280 / Step by Sloan Boutique

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Blouse / Vintage Black Shorts by Oliver $152 / FRESH Boutique House of Hallo Pearl Skin Peeptoe $225 / Step by Sloan Boutique

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Black Ruffle Tank $50 / FRESH Boutique Floral Skirt by Eva Franco $154 / FRESH Boutique Red Necklace / FRESH Boutique DVF Suede CrissCross Platform $280 / Step by Sloan Boutique Belt / Vintage

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Tank Dress by Velvet Pink $154.00 / FRESH Boutique Bracelet / FRESH Boutique Linen Strap Seven for All Mankind Wedges $298 / Step by Sloan Boutique

ComeViewsSit A Spell of theSouthern Garden Through August 22

A new exhibit designed to inspire guests to look at their gardens in new ways with outdoor furniture that ranges from rustic to whimsical to colorful art pieces.

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Taupe Shorts $134 / Liquid Cotton Open Neck $75 / The Pink Hanger Pink Pearl Bib $46 / Scout & Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vintage found Bancroft Military Cap

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Military Nailhead Dress $385 / The Pink Hanger Black Open-toe Wedge $498 / Step by Sloan

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MILITARY MARCH Shoot Produced by Students at The Art Institute of Charlotte

Say goodbye to your Rhythm Nation fads. Today’s military trends are more of a fashion staple; with colors in olive green and camel, the new Military trend is a look you won’t mind saluting.

Racerback Tank Heather Gray $68 / FRESH Boutique Graceland Elvis Avedon Skinny denim $294 / FRESH Boutique Stud Bracelet Call for price / Black & Blue Vintage found Belt Sam Edelman shoes $189 / Step by Sloan

Kingston Sweater $159 / The Pink Hanger Vintage found Military Pants Ruthie Black Necklace $46 / Scout & Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pashmina $28 / Black & Blue Glazed Amazon Fish Call for price / Step by Sloan

Gray Chain Bib $52 / Scout & Molly’s Olivia Skinny Denim $211 / Black & Blue V-Neck top $58 / Scout & Molly’s Birdie Sleeveless Wrap $116 / FRESH Boutique Nicole $89 / 72 Shoe Boutique

Vintage found Military Pants Side Ruched Tank $62 / Scout & Molly’s Vintage found Belt Gray Chain Bib $52 / Scout & Molly’s Rosegold Nude Cutout Platform Pumps $158 / Step by Sloan

Chic, fierce and fabulous are these bold spring colors. Goodbye grays and hello brights.

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Tomato Cut-Out Sun Dress Call for price / FRESH Boutique Butter $175 / 72 Shoe Boutique

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Embroidered Skirt $68 / Scout & Molly’s Gazblo short sleeve Tie Dress $165 / FRESH Boutique ¾ Sleeve Shawl Cardigan $66 / FRESH Boutique Sam Edelman $189 / Step by Sloan

Tribal Chain Cut-out Dress $332 / FRESH Boutique Brown Wrap Bracelet $38 / FRESH Boutique VIA SPIGA $175 / 72 Shoe Boutique

Humming Bird Tunic $334 / FRESH Boutique Fashion Jewelry Glazed Amazon Fish Call for price / Step by Sloan

Acid Stone Dress $187 / Scout & Mollyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BCBG Black Call for price / Step by Sloan

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Aubrey Shirred Neck Dress $310 / FRESH Boutique Grey Studded Belt $88 / FRESH Boutique Nicole $89 / 72 Shoe Boutique

ENTERTAINment

Restaurants we love Publisher:

Bridgette West

Place:

Caribbean Hut

Lifestyle Editor:

Kimberly Brookshire

Place:

Cabo Fish Taco

Entertainment Editor:

Michelle Geissdorfer

Place:

The Penguin

“There are so many delicious restaurants in Charlotte, but only one can satisfy my craving for this exotic dish. Being from NY, I had the opportunity to experience many cultures and cultural dishes. One of my favorites is Ox Tails with Peas and Rice and Caribbean Hut in the University area makes the best! The atmosphere is casual and the food is fantastic!

“I’m a huge fan of chips and queso, but at Cabo Fish Taco, they do it the best! The queso dip they serve is a Chipotle Pepper White Cheese Sauce and is nothing short of amazing! Not only is the food amazing, but the location and scene of the restaurant are so much fun. It’s a great escape for some delicious food!”

“I love cheeseburgers and the best place that I can think of is The Penguin. They have amazing burgers with great atmosphere. My favorite burger is the single Hemi. One word ‘yummy!’ ”

Fashion Editor:

Dustin Gray

Place:

Lulu’s

“Lulu’s on Central; I always get the Calamari appetizer, it’s a great French restaurant and the calamari has a great twist to it!”

EDITORS’ PICKS!

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JOCELYN ELLIS AND THE ALPHA THEORY Written by Anielka Drabinksi

The city of Charlotte, NC is growing every day right before our eyes. New buildings are being erected and new club openings are happening almost every month; this up and coming city has more to offer than its Carolina blue skies. Part of this growth is the booming music scene (pun intended). North Carolina is home to various musical talents such as: Kellie Pickler, Ben Folds and Tori Amos. The city of Charlotte is no exception; the musical capacity in this city is unsurpassed. One band in particular sets itself apart from the rest: Jocelyn Ellis & The Alpha Theory. Their music is innovative, their sound is unique and they are anything but mainstream. Jocelyn Ellis and The Alpha Theory offer a new sound with a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy. I had the pleasure of interviewing them, and here is what they had to say about their band, their music and what “theoretically” sets them apart from the rest.

Describe how you all got together to form your band. Jesse Seibold, Drums: It all started with a few phone calls to a couple of my good friends, Jeff and Nate. We started talking about getting together and forming a band. I was in school at the time, so we started getting together to write music whenever I had time. In one of my classes I kept overhearing a girl talking about music, so finally I introduced myself and that’s how I met Jocelyn. We exchanged numbers, and after filling in for one of her gigs, I brought her to practice to meet the guys. The rest is history.

Where was your first performance, how did it make you feel to perform in front of a real audience for the first time? Jesse Seibold, Drums: Our first performance was at the Milestone (world famous music club in Charlotte, NC).

It felt pretty good to perform in front of a real audience after effort we put into getting everything together. It was also a good test to see what people thought about us and our music.

How would you describe you music to people who don’t know who you are? Jeff Taylor, Guitar: Imagine if Rock, Hip Hop, Soul and Funk went to a party and started vibing together.

Les Paul once said, “I wanted to create music that was so different that my mother could tell me from anyone else”. What elements make your brand unique and set you apart from other bands? Jeff Taylor, Guitar: What make us so unique are our live shows. We don’t just play our songs, we perform and entertain. We give everything we have at every show.

No two shows are alike.

Who, or what were your biggest inspirations in creating your band? Jeff Taylor, Guitar: When our band was coming together, it wasn’t great musicians that inspired me. Rather, it was how all of us were completely willing to strip off our preconceived notions from how we make music. It took a lot of trust, but the reward is something that is completely fresh and continuously evolving. It’s the reason I get goosebumps at every show!

Are there any particular shows that stand out in your minds? What made this/those shows so memorable? Nathan Woolard, Bass: The shows that stood out to me were the Delancey in New York and the FemmeFest festival. The Delancey was memorable because it was our

first show ever in New York. The New York music scene has an energy that Charlotte and most other cities just don’t have. I think that the band felt that energy and we used it to our advantage to play our best show yet. FemmeFest was great because we got to play two shows and each of them were packed to the brim with people. I have noticed that when we get to perform in front of large audiences who are responsive to our music, we tend to play on a more divine level, and we did both times that night.

Despite unfortunate circumstances, the show must always go on. That being said, what was your worst show? How did you overcome any obstacles? Nathan Woolard, Bass: The show with Nikki Giovanni was probably our worst because we didn’t get a chance to have a sound check. Jocelyn ended up singing A cappella, due to her keyboard malfunctioning and the crowd just went

crazy! We played through the remaining portion of the show with smiles on our faces and with great energy and the people responded well.

What have been your biggest challenges as a group? Jocelyn Ellis, Vocals/Keys: We all bring different styles of creating and working. From my perspective, this creates the beautiful challenge of taking our individual quirks and styles of working and transforming that into vibrant musical movement that expresses all of our individual contributions while creating art that is seamless and effortless.

Are you working on anything new at the moment? Jocelyn Ellis, Vocals/Keys: Most definitely. We are taking the next couple of months to write for the next album. We’ll be working on material that hasn’t been released so look out for the next evolution of the band at upcoming shows.

TO HEAR MORE: You can check their music out on MySpace and iTunes. Also please note that the band’s official name was Jocelyn Ellis and The Alpha Theory at interview, but the band will change their name to The Alpha Theory shortly after this magazine prints in April 2010. Don’t worry though, Jocelyn is not going anywhere.

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American

heart Association by Sara Robinson

The color red can conjure up many thoughts - love and passion or even anger. But in recent years, red has become the symbol of the number one killer of women - heart disease. Thanks to the American Heart Association, women are becoming more aware of what they can do to prevent the disease and take action to make their lives healthy and strong.

Simone McDowell is the Marketing and Communications Director at the American Heart Association chapter in Charlotte. Her involvement with the organization has given her the opportunity to make an impact on the community. “We have been a strategic force in fighting heart disease since the 1920s. Some great accomplishments include giving out our first research grant to a doctor in 1948, planning and participating in the first World Conference on Smoking in 1967, and bringing it to present day, awarding an elementary student the winning prize of a bike during our HeART poster contest last February,” said McDowell. The American Heart Association first began in 1915, when a pioneering

group of physicians and social workers in New York formed the Association for the Prevention and Relief of Heart Disease. At this time, heart disease was a major concern because of the lack of knowledge and those who had it were often limited to complete bed rest. A study began in New York City and Boston and eventually similar groups in Philadelphia and Chicago were formed in the 1920s. Since then, the AHA has become a recognizable entity throughout the country, including Charlotte where it has been a staple in the community for over fifty years. The goal of the organization is to raise awareness and educate the public about cardiovascular disease and stroke. They do this through education, annual fundraising, events and community and corporate partnerships that emphasize their mission of building healthier lives free from cardiovascular disease and stroke. Signature events for the Charlotte chapter include the Start! Charlotte Heart Walk, Great Charlotte Heart Ball and the Go Red for Women Luncheon. Throughout the year, they also partner with community organizations to promote their national programs

including Go Red for Women, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Start! and Power to End Stroke. “The events we do help us to raise awareness and reach more people. Some of these individuals that we are able to touch at events and meetings we may not have reached otherwise. For example, I was at a meeting in a local bookstore and one of the patrons heard us talking and wanted to ask a question about her blood pressure. Of course we referred her to her doctor, but we were able to share with her the normal numbers for her blood pressure and urge her to visit her doctor since her blood pressure was too high,” said McDowell. “Also, the events we do help us to not only raise awareness, but also funds continued research and education in the community.” Those interested in becoming involved with the Charlotte chapter of the AHA may call 704-208-5513 for more information. In doing so you can make a fashionable impact on the community. And in the words of McDowell: “We wear the most powerful color in the palette—red—to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke. If that isn’t stylish, I don’t know what is!”

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Spring STYLE Guide Get to know Charlotte's Fashion & Style Industry. The STYLE Guide is a listing of the most stylish people, places and things in Charlotte. ARTIST REPRESENTATION Persepolis Arts Agency www.persepolisagency.com Contact: Will V. Hashemi Phone: 704.497.5572 Fax: 704.365.4757 Email: will@persepolisagency.com

BEAUTY BOUTIQUES Jeffre Scott 607 Providence Rd Charlotte, NC 28207 www.jeffrescott.com Phone: 704.339.0010 Fax: 704.339.0011 Email: info@jeffrescott.com Location: Myers Park

BOUTIQUES ELLEMM www.shopellemm.com Contact: Lauren Remesi Phone: 704.458.0594 Fax: 704.688.7575 Email: info@shopellemm.com Location: Online

I.C. London 14825 Ballantyne Village Way Suite 135 Charlotte, NC 28277 Contact: Shelly Domenech Phone: 704.369.5210 Fax: 704.369.5211 Email: sales@iclondon.com Web: www.iclondon.com Location: Ballantyne

Jordanos Men’s and Women’s Boutique 8440 Rea Road Suite 100

Charlotte, NC 28277 www.ShopJordanos.com Phone: 704.543.8800 Email: info@ShopJordanos.com Location: Ballantyne

Scarlett Plus Size Boutique 4732 Sharon Road Suite P Charlotte, NC 28210 www.ScarlettPlus.com Phone: 704.552.7383 Fax: 704.552.7385 Email: Fashion@ScarlettPlus.com Location: South Park

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES The Art Institute of Charlotte 2110 Water Ridge Parkway Charlotte, NC 28217-4536 http://www.artinstitutes.edu/charlotte/ Phone: 704.357.8020 Location: Southwest Charlotte

DANCE COMPANIES Elektrik Dance Company 15105-D John J. Delaney Drive Suite 177 Charlotte, NC 28277 www.elektrickdance.com Contact: Lisa Wright Phone: 704.900.7742 Email: info@elektrikdance.com Location: Ballantyne

Phone: 704.497.5572 Fax: 704.365.4757 Email: will@persepolisagency.com Location: NoDa

Flow by Tara Davis 136E 36th Street Charlotte, NC 28206 www.FlowByTaraDavis.com Contact: Tara Davis Email: tmdavis@flowbytaradavis.com Location: NoDa

Foxx Skynz by Design 5507 Joyce Dr Charlotte, NC 28215 www.foxxskynz.com Contact: Melissa Davis Phone: 704.277.1619 Email: mdavis@foxxskynz.com Location: Between NoDa and University

Gini Bridal Couture www.ginibyelizabeth.com Contact: Elizabeth Nihart Phone: 843.834.6339 Email: Elizabeth.nihart@gmail.com Location: Dilworth and Lake Norman Area

Lore Emelio, LLC 401 Mcdonald Ave Charlotte NC 28203 www.LoreEmelio.com Contact: Lore Emelio Phone: 704-376-1054 Fax: 704-376-1054 E-mail: Studio@LoreEmelio.com Location: South End

Michele Nassaney DESIGNERS Creata Dome “Harness Your Super Power” Charlotte, NC 28205 Contact: Moye / Will Hashemi (Agent)

268 Loch Stone St. Fort Mill, SC 29715 www.michelenassaney.etsy.com Contact: Michele Nassaney Phone: 917.309.8104 Email: support@michelenassaney.com Location: Online

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Miikelle DeFo 7030 Bonlyn Dr Suite F Charlotte, NC 28227 www.miikelledefo.webs.com Contact: Miikelle D. Fowler Phone: 704.496.3803 Email: miikelledefo@yahoo.com Location: North Carolina, Online

MND Clothing 516 E. 15th St. Charlotte, NC 28206 www.mndclothing.blogspot.com Contact: Narada Phone: 704.891.3252 Email: mndclothing@yahoo.com Location: NoDa

Pilger www.BethPilger.com Contact: Beth Pilger Phone: 704.664.8962 Email: pilgerdesigns@yahoo.com Location: Online

HAIRSTYLISTS Carmen! Carmen! Prestige at Belk SouthPark

Fax: 704.248.4005 Location: Ballantyne

INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANTS Soul Purpose www.melissajames.soulpurpose.net Contact: Melissa James Phone: 704.942.5801 Email: melissajames@soulpurpose.net Location: Online

INTERIOR DESIGN COMPANIES www.geopology.com Contact: Kamonda Phillips Phone: 704.625.0053 Fax: 704.731.0808 Email: designs@geopology.com Location: Southwest, South Park, and Ballantyne

JEWELRY STORES & DESIGNERS Jewelry Artists of Charlotte 14825 Ballantyne Village Way Suite 120 Charlotte, NC 28277 Contact: Shelly Domenech Phone: 704.369.5280 Email: jewelryartistsofcharlotte@gmail.com Location: Ballantyne

Slicers Barber & Styling Lounge

PQ. Art Jewelry Private Studio Charlotte, NC 28277 www.paolaquintero.com Contact: Paola Quintero Phone: 980.722.5438 Email: quintp@gmail.com Location: Ballantyne

HOTELS The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge 10000 Ballantyne Commons Parkway Charlotte, NC 28277 www.TheBallantyneHotel.com Phone: 704.248.4000

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Fatima B. www.FatimaBMUA.com Contact: Fatima B. Phone: 347.403.6921 Email: fatimab@aol.com Location: Personal, on-site Make Up Artist

Flawless Make Up Art Private Studio Charlotte, NC Contact: Joy Randall, Owner Phone: 704.975.9526 Email: flawlessmakeupart@gmail.com Location: NoDa

Geopology Designs

4400 Sharon Rd Charlotte, NC 28211 www.carmencarmensalon.com Contact: Amanda Fish Phone: 704.644.4500 Location: South Park PO Box 641 Pineville, NC 28134 Contact: Jack Phone: 704.889.0048 Email: slicers13@yahoo.com Location: Pineville

Email: adrian@beautysophisticate.net Location: Charlotte

MAKEUP ARTISTS

MODEL & TALENT AGENCIES Carolina Talent 1230 West Morehead St Suite 210 Charlotte, NC 28208 www.CarolinaTalent.us Contact: Mandy Phone: 704. 332.3218 Email: Mandy@CarolinaTalent.us Location: South End

E Modeling Agency 135 West Morehead Street Charlotte, NC 28202 www.ModelingE.com Phone: 704.271.9725 Fax: 866.523.1231 Email: info@modelinge.com Location: Uptown

Wilhelmina Evolution 310 Arlington Avenue Suite 206 Charlotte, NC 28203 www.wilhelminatalent.com Contact: Brittany Mumford Phone: 704.375.9797 Fax: 704.375.9796 Email: brittany@evolutionmt.com Location: South End

Adrian D. Howe Professional Makeup Artist www.beautysophisticate.net Phone: 704.604.5341

NAIL TECHNICIANS E.C. Salon & Spa 1237 Tyvola Rd Charlotte, NC 28209 Contact: Leanna Morris Phone: 704.298.9739 Email: leanna_morris@yahoo.com Location: South Park

ONLINE FASHION FINDINGS www.waxMAMA.com 5110 Milford Road Charlotte, NC 28210 www.waxMAMA.com Contact: Brooke Gibson Phone: 704.287.5828 Email: info@waxMAMA.com Location: Madison Park

PHOTOGRAPHERS E F Photography www.efphotography.com Contact: Ed Frazier Phone: 704.360.0146 Email: info@efphotography.com Location: North Lake and Mooresville

Photography by Erin L. Hubbs www.ErinLHubbs.com Contact: Erin L. Hubbs Phone: 704.372.2183 Email: greendoorimage@aol.com Location: Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Miami, New York, Portland & Seattle

J Dedmon Photo 1330 Golden Hill Rd Matthews, NC 28105 www.jdedmonphoto.com Contact: Jim Dedmon Phone: 704.280.3340 Fax: 704.708.9555 Email: jdedmon1@windstream.net Location: Dilworth, Midtown, Ballantyne, South End, SouthEast, Matthews, NoDa, East Charlotte, Uptown, and South Park

JMT Photography 420 East 26th Street Charlotte, NC 28205

www.jmtphoto.com Contact: Jim Merrill Phone: 704.902.1252 Email: jmtfoto@carolina.rr.com Location: NoDa

Photos by Kehinde www.photosbykehinde.com Contact: S. Kehinde Patterson Phone: 704.806.1878 Email: photosbykehinde@yahoo.com Location: NoDa

SPECIALTY FOODS Maggie Moos Ice Cream Treatery 15235 John J Delaney Drive Charlotte, NC 28277 Phone: 704. 341.7988 Location: Ballantyne

TRAVEL & ONLINE SHOPPING BOUTIQUE Zamzuu

PHYSICAL THERAPY Sports and Spine Physical Therapy 3627 Beatties Ford road Charlotte, NC 28216 www.sportspine.com Contact: Andre R. Russell Phone: 704.394.6677 Fax: 704.394.6699 Email: calendar@sportspine.com Location: West Charlotte

PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRMS JSW Media Group www.JSWMediaGroup.com Contact: Jameka S. Whitten Phone: 704.826.5012 E-mail: info@jswmediagroup.com Location: Online

www.zamzuu.biz/PhenlFaithOne Contact: Debra Wright Phone: 919.608.4172 Email: Phenlwmn@yahoo.com Location: Online

WARDROBE STYLISTS Mastered Style Contact: Kenn Rama Phone: 704.913.8684 Fax: 704.679.9210 Email: masteredstyle@gmail.com Location: We are your personal stylist on wheels; we will travel to you

Tina E. Imaging LLC www.tinaeimaging.com Contact: Tina Whittaker Phone: 704.657.3381 Email: tina@tinaeimaging.com Location: Charlotte and the greater area

William Wilson, Private Clothier REAL ESTATE FIRMS Cassidy Turley Commercial Real Estate Firm 330 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 www.cassidyturley.com Contact: Joe Franco Phone: 704.887.3035 Fax: 704.347.0793 Email: joe.franco@cassidyturley.com Location: Mid Town, Uptown, and South Park

www.WilliamWilsonClothing.com Contact: William Wilson Phone: 704.363.0224 Email: William@WilliamWilsonClothing.com Location: Private in-home or office consultations by appointment

WORKSHOPS & SPECIAL EVENTS The Better Class of Charlotte 1235 W. Morehead St Charlotte, NC 28208 www.thebetterclass.com Contact: Jessica Carter Phone: 704.582.2209 Email: Jessica@thebetterclass.com Location: Uptown

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