Christmas on King Street

Find the Perfect Gift for Her During the Men's Holiday Stroll Down King Street, December 12th

'Twas the holiday season and all through the stores are gifts for your giving to the women you adore. We know where they shop and we know what they like. It’s the perfect opportunity to get the gift that’s just right! Couples, singles, and especialy men are invited to Men's Holiday Stroll Down King Street, a night filled with shopping for her and gift wrapping for him.

On Wednesday, December 12th from 5:00-8:00 pm, stroll down King Street and stop into participating stores Croghan's Jewel Box, Bits of Lace, Finicky Filly, and Campo Marzio Design where you'll find all the help you need. Expect cocktails and treats, personlized shopping assistance, models and holiday special promotions!

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Kick Off Buy Local Month with the Holiday ShopMob

Join Lowcountry Local First for their King Street Holiday ShopMob, a special after-hours shopping expeience to help raise awareness & drive traffic to local indepdent businesses & LLF member businesses during the holiday shopping season. On Wednesday, November 14th, from 5:00 - 8:00pm get ready to shop 'til you drop in downtown Charleston's King Street shopping district. 

Schedule:

Check in @ The Kickin' Chicken (337 King): 5:00 - 6:00pm

Pick up your complimentary shopping bag and ShopMob ticket and grab a few drinks before you hit the streets.

ShopMob: 6:00 - 8:00pm

Check out some of the finest locally owned businesses the Lowcountry has to offer. Your ShopMob ticket will get you access to one-night-only deals and promotions only available to ShopMobbers.

Our Picks:

•  Scout & Molly's | 377-A King
•  Bob Ellis Shoes | 332 King
• Copper Penny   | 311 King
•  Copper Penny Shooz |317 King
•  Hampden Clothing | 314 King
•  Croghan's Jewel Box | 308 King
•  Affordables | 305 King
•  Bits of Lace | 302 King
•  Joint Venture Estate Jewelers | 185 King
•  Sugar Snap Pea | 161 1/2 King

Buy Local Bash @ The Kickin' Chicken: 8:00 - 10:00pm

• Celebrate your decision to Buy Local by partying with us at the Buy Local Bash. Your ShopMob ticket gets you free admission for an evening of local beers, specialty cocktails and live music!

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets online. To see the full list of participating stores, click here. 

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Happy Hour at Hampden Clothing with Barre Evolution

It's a night of fashion & fitness at Hampden Clothing's "Happy Hour at Hampden with Barre Evolution" on Tuesday, December 13th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. At this event, learn the secrets of the Barre Evolution method with a demonstration by BE's creators Nicole Wallen and Nancy Meyer. Also, stay in the know with Hampden's owner and buyer, Stacy Smallwood, presenting the Fall 2011 Trends.

Enjoy healthy, thirst-quenching cocktails concocted by Craig Heichberger from MIX! while snacking on yummy & healthful food catered by Whole Foods. Score super secret discounts on Barre Evolution class packages & Hampden's Fall merchandise. You can also win amazing prizes from Barre Fitness and Hampden Clothing!

Barre Evolution prizes include:

• a free 5-class package
• a free private 60 minute class for you + 8 friends
• a free retail outfit

Hampden prizes include:

• a free piece of Alexis Bittar jewelry
• a $150 gift certificate to Hampden
• a free pair of Anniel flats

 Hampden Clothing is located at 314 King Street in downtown Charleston. For more information call 843.724.6373. Don't forget to park in the George Street parking lot, Hampden validates!

Find the Perfect Gift for Him When Shopping the Santoni Collection at Bob Ellis Shoes

Men are so hard to shop for! But not this year...Stop into Bob Ellis Shoes to check out the Santoni Fall Winter 2011-2012 collection for men. Every Santoni shoe is crafted in the tradition of the finest Italian artisans who carefully select and color the best hand-picked leather and skins.

The Quest is part of the Santoni Relaxed Collection and is shown here in soft burnished brown goatskin leather with leather sole. $535. Shop the collection and find the perfect pair for him!

 Bob Ellis Shoes I 332 King Street I CharlestonI Shop online at BobEllisShoes.com

King Street on Live 5 News Charleston

Susan Lucas was on Live 5 News Wednesday telling greater Charleston to "Come to beautiful King Street for the Holidays." Her appearance on the 4 O'Clock news slot with Live 5 News Anchor Bill Sharpe included a sneak appearance by The Grinch from the Charleston Ballet Theatre who ran off with two of the luscious props supplied by Cupcake.

With a Jack Alterman photo of King Street in the forefront, Ms. Lucas took advantage of every second to promote the Charleston Ballet Theatre's extra performances of The Grinch, King Street businesses from Broad to the Crosstown, City of Charleston Parking Garages and CARTA Dash Buses and Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston at Marion Square.

"King Street is just so beautiful with the windows and decorations. And the shopping is just the best," said Lucas. "And there is plenty of parking especially with the 2-hour free parking vouchers provided by the City, available at all of the merchants. After parking buy a CARTA pass and jump on and off of the great Dash Buses to ride up and down King Street."

 

The Perfect Gift at Bob Ellis Shoes

Just the perfect gift for Christmas, the beautiful flowing feel to these new Brian Atwood shoes is remarkable. Right here on King Street we have our first budding of that femininity coming back to ladies footwear for spring 09. These shoes are beautiful to the eye and the touch with a chiffon fabric that brings to life a simple elegance that seems to breathe from these shoes. The petal flower on the open toe vamp is an ornamentation that lift this shoe from ordinary to extraordinary. For any of you who want to feel pretty again in your shoes, this is the first of the season to glide in like a spring breeze.

You can find this Atwood design and many beautiful shoes that are just perfect for the holidays at 318 King Street in historical downtown Charleston or online at BobEllisShoes.com.

Are the Holidays Driving You Nuts?

Don't cry
Come out and take advantage of B'ZAR's store-wide sale. All non-sale merchandise will be 30% off and sale merchandise will be up to 60% off. Sale ends Dec. 24th

B'ZAR is unique boutique located in the Upper King Street Design District, at 541 King Street, in historic downtown Charleston. Opened by a husband and wife team from Brooklyn, NY, B'ZAR specializes in men's and women's streetwear, limited edition sneakers, collectable vinyl toys and art books. Their mission is to bring hip, new labels to the Charleston area at an affordable price.

Classic and Exotic at Norma May International

The colors, the textures and the fabrics of the Norma May International collection of fashion art accessories create a magical experience this or any season. From jewelry, handbags, scarves, shawls or wraps, everything is handmade and one of a kind Their styles range from classic to exotic. If you are looking for something unique and different Norma May International is where you need to go this holiday season.

Located in the King Street Fashion District at 315 King Street in historic downtown Charleston, Norma May International is open from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Men's Holiday Shopping Stroll Down King Street

Gentlemen... Get ready to lighten your wallets in the annual Men's Holiday Shopping Stroll, Wednesday December 17 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. on King Street. The shopping venture begins at Mary Norton and proceeds all the way to Stella Nova. Cocktails, holiday treats plus personalized shopping assistance will make this a most pleasurable event. Plus there are exclusive holiday specials and even a poker run to add to the fun.

This year's holiday stroll is hosted by Mary Norton, ANNES, Croghan's Jewel Box, Bits of Lace and Stella Nova. It's the perfect opportunity to get the gift that is just right.

A portion of the sales for the night will benefit MUSC Children's Hospital.