School's out for summer which means it's time to stop by House of Sage to get beach ready! Ladies: stock up on their fabulous maxi dresses, bikinis, and floppy hats. Gentlemen: they have plenty of trendy graphic tees & comfy shorts to rock this summer.
Stop by House of Sage at 51 George St. Unit B in downtown Charleston for more summer fashions arriving daily!
Prada has some of the cutest shoes for spring in their runway collection. These made in Italy leather sole cork platform and heel sandals at Bob Ellis Shoes are perfect for all summer long. We also love the black patent with a tortoise shell resin chain T strap wedge cork platform sandal on a leather sole. Great casual to dressy looks for summer!
Bob Ellis Shoes is at 332 King Street in downtown Charleston. You can also shop online at BobEllisShoes.com.
SieMatic's BeauxArts.02 and FloatingSpaces kitchen lines were recently featured in Garden & Gun's Talk of the South: a Weekly Shot of Southern Culture:
"Nobody puts a kitchen through its paces like a Southerner. We cook. We chat. We cook some more. It’s like a living room with a stove. Which is why you need a space that’s as comfortable as it is functional. And a touch of style doesn’t hurt either. If it’s high time your kitchen lived up to your cooking, the folks at SieMatic are here to help.
The cabinetry maker’s creative team can both plan and equip a kitchen tailored to your needs. And whether you live in a classic colonial or mid-century ranch, the brand-new BeauxArts.02 collection blends traditional lines with modern technology to match just about any architectural style. Individual consultants will guide you through the collection’s wide range of colors, materials, and designs to create a kitchen that invites friends and family to linger. Just don’t blame us when it’s 2 a.m. and your guests have yet to leave."
Visit Charleston's SieMatic showroom at 444 King Street where a SieMatic designer will create the kitchen of your dreams. Call843.724.5838 to make an appointment today.
Join Seeking Indigo on Wednesday, May 23rd from 6-8pm for their Regional Designer Showcase- a night of fashion, food, and wellness in celebration of Charleston's local talent. This FREE event will showcase more than 20 local designers.
The showcase will offer a mini sampling of services including:
Local Designers include:
Bahgsu, Morgan Designs, Tulaa, Kitty Seigel Designs, Jess Ann, Polyester Stella, Janetics Ink, Fine Garnish, Diana Lauderdale Designs, Ocha Baby, Babycakes and more!!
Come and see the real secret that lies behind the massive teak doors at Seeking Indigo where the healing magic begins. For more info, click here.
The Spoleto Festival is coming to Southend Brewery & Smokehouse! They will host Charleston area artist and poet, Helen Duckworth, in the Wagener Room on the third floor of the brewery. Ms. Duckworth’s ”Stories of the Heart” collection will be on display during the Spoleto Festival from May 25 – June 9. Charleston residents and visitors alike are welcome to view this beautiful, romantic and vibrant collection.
“Stories of the Heart” features over 20 oil paintings gathered to represent an intimate expression of love. Each original work captures deep emotion and soft touch whether it be between lovers or friends. Set against the backdrop of historic Charleston with gorgeous views of the harbor, Southend’s Wagener Room is the perfect venue for Ms. Duckworth’s collection. Along the staircase leading to the third floor, guests will be treated to the artist’s vignettes displayed with her original poetry.
Guests will have an opportunity to meet Ms. Duckworth during a special reception June 2 between 5:00 and 8:00 PM. Open to the public, the event will include complimentary hors d’oeuvres, Southend’s signature beers and wine. We welcome everyone to come meet this talented artist and enjoy what is sure to be a lovely evening.
A familiar face to the Spoleto Festival, Ms. Duckworth has participated 12 times in the annual arts event including her poetry readings at the famous Dock Street Theatre. Best described as contemporary expressionism, Ms. Duckworth’s paintings reflect the artist’s full range of emotions expressed through color and form. Ms. Duckworth said, “I don’t use a formula when I paint. It is intuitive. I have a feeling of what I want to express and it evolves itself into shapes…like a puzzle that comes from me.” In the paintings of lovers, the artist shows the feeling through the way the arms are exaggerated and how the hands sometimes barely touch their beloved. In other paintings, the bodies appear to dissolve into each other.
This month only, receive $50 off your total purchase of $350 or more at Bits of Lace or take advantage of their 10% Off lingerie promotion. Shop bras, panties, sleepwear, shapewear, slips and lingerie from brands like Prima Donna, Marie Jo, Empreinte, Chantelle, Conturelle and Hanky Panky.
This is a great opportunity to explore this years spring lingerie colors; they compliment todays trends for fashion outerwear. Take advantage of this limited offer from Bits of Lace and stock up on new basic bras and panties available in Nude, White, Natural and Black. When shopping online:
Promotions are offered online at Bits of Lace.com or at their downtown Charleston boutique at 302 King Street. Get shopping!
Jennifer Davis and Domicile Real Estate Brokerage will host a Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show Saturday, May 19, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at their new King Street office, 163 King in downtown Charleston. Candy Shop Vintage will provide a very nice selection of vintage and vintage-inspired jewelry for the event.
Candy Shop Vintage resells special pieces of vintage jewelry discovered by Deirdre Zahl. She works hard to find pieces that are affordable, chic, and have contemporary appeal, visiting flea markets and estate sales all over the East Coast. Each item is a special, hand-selected treat.
Candy Shop Vintage is inspired by the aesthetic of vintage candy stores and soda fountains with jewelry that elicits that same combination of nostalgia and excitement.
Join Monza, Closed for Business, Taco Boy and Poe's Tavern from May 16 - 23 to help raise money for The Green Heart Project as part of the new Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) initiative from Revolutionary Eating Ventures. (REV Foods).
REV selected five local non-profits as beneficiaries of their N2N Campaign. Louie's Kids, The Green Heart Project, Wings for Kids, Darkness to Light, and Dee Norton Lowcountry Children's Center were chosen for their committment and effort to improving the lives and health of children throughout Charleston. Each organization will be designated with a respective week and during that week, REV will donate 5% of the proceeds from their restaurants to each organization.
Neighbor to Neighbor is a year long initiative and in February, REV partnered with Louie's Kids raising $11,603.39. From May 16 - 23, REV will donate 5% of their proceeds to The Green Heart Project.
The Green Heart Project is a community-based organization that pair's volunteers from the Charleston area with disadvantaged youth in an effort to teach the knowledge and values needed for a sustainable future and instill the virtues of hard work and success through building an urban garden.
Join Charleston Harbor Tours and The Footlight Players for an
amazing night out on the harbor!
Charleston Harbor Tours is hosting their first Murder Mystery Cruise of the year featuring the talented actors from Charleston's own Footlight Players. This fun time will be on their newest ship, the paddle wheel powered Carolina Queen Thursday May 10.
Normally priced at $29, this very popular and fun sailing event is priced as a Mother's Day special for only $20 per person. The Carolina Queen departs from the City Marina and boarding begins at 7:30 PM with the Murder Mystery Cruise entertaining you from 8:00 - 9:30 PM. Call 722-1112 for reservations or Click Here to Order Tickets Online.
About the Murder Mystery Cruise...
The year is 1920 and you are one of the honored few, hand-selected by Andrew Wheeler himself, to attend the grand re-opening of your favorite speakeasy, Old Hickory. That pesky 18th Amendment may have closed the doors of our onshore location, but it has not outplayed your host! Old Hickory is re-opening offshore, aboard the The Carolina Queen paddleboat.
The evening is sure to be a memorable one. It is prohibition, of course, so don’t go blabbing to the Fuzz about where you will be on Thursday. To be sure we weed out any stoolies, once you purchase your tickets, you will be sent a top secret password that will get you in the door. Don’t forget it! And, should the spirit move you, feel free to don your finest 1920’s era accessories for the event. We cannot wait to serve you aboard The Carolina Queen!
While aboard the Carolina Queen being entertained by some of Charleston's finest actors, you'll get close-up views of the Holy City's most famous and charming sights, including:
• Fort Sumter: One of Charleston's most popular landmarks, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired
• USS Yorktown: the famous World War II “Fighting Lady”
• St. Michael’s Episcopal Church: A surviver of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, whose steeple was painted black so as not to be an easy target
• Stately homes on the Battery: Symbols of Southern elegance and perseverance
• The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge: A state of the art span that accommodates the largest ships in the world
Free parking at City Marina with ticket! Call to purchase tickets: 800-344-4483 or 843-722-1112. Tickets are $20.00
Come to our Drop-In
Join us Friday, May 11, 4:30-6:30 PM at Natural Hideaway MediSpa. We'll enjoy our favorite things, wine, cheese and chocolate, along with $9/unit Botox, laser and product demos and gifts. What are you doing for your face now, and what are your future plans for fresh, beautiful skin? Knowledge is power, and a fun drop in is where you'll find both.
Just for fun, Stacey Johnson be there with Summer Jewelry from Stella & Dot.
Mother's Day is May 13th
Remember Mom with a gift certificate, pick one up at the Drop in and we'll have a gift for you, too. Join us, won't you, and bring your friends!
New to Natural Hideaway? We're at 217 Calhoun, just a few blocks west of King Street, the Charleston Peninsula's only MediSpa.
Come explore the many options for your favorite Mom at Roberto Coin's Charleston Boutique at 200 King Street in the King Street Antique District.
Copper Penny will host a FRENCH CONNECTION trunk show Friday May 11th through Sunday May 13th! Save 10% off your French Connection purchases for three days only! Plus, enjoy some complimentary champagne and cupcakes while you shop at their lovely King Street store.
French Connection is one of our favorite lines at Copper Penny. They were founded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, who set out to create well-designed fashionable clothing that appealed to a broad market.
Today, French Connection offers a fashion-forward clothing range with a quirky spin on design, priding itself on quality and affordable prices. Having established a strong core clothing business, through unique design and a true sense of style the company has, over recent years, expanded its portfolio into exciting new areas including men's and women's toiletries, sunglasses and opticals, watches and shoes.
Copper Penny Shooz is located at 317 King Street in historic downtown Charleston.
The new Signature Polo at Banana Republic is a five-star customer favorite. It has an updated fit with longer sleeves and body, and it has great color and shape retention. Choose from their soft textural pique or smooth luxe-touch cotton.
Get in line with the season's freshest look. Pair a bright polo with a neutral blazer, or liven up jeans or shorts with a bold hue. Make this shirt an everytday favorite- in every color of the rainbow.
Visit Banana Republic at 249 King Street in the King Street Fashion District or shop their Signature Polo's online at www.bananarepublic.com.
May's here and Scout & Molly's of Charleston has a bunch of new arrivals perfect for the hot summer months ahead. Stop by and see new pieces from Escapada, Ya Los Angeles, TART, Yoana Baraschi, Lush, Dolce Vita, and more. We love this hot pink Escapada cover up in abstract waves, perfect for a day at the beach ($74).
Graduates be sure to drop by the store if you're still in search of the perfect white graduation dress!
Scout & Molly's is located at 377 King Street Suite Ain Charleston. 843.641.0224
Le Creuset's gorgeous & world-renowned cookware is the perfect gift to give to Mom this Mother's Day. Consider a set of their Three Mini Cocottes, perfect for serving single portions of side dishes or desserts. Whether used at mealtime or simply to fill empty counter space, the Mini Cocottes bring attractive color and classic Le Creuset style to the kitchen or the table.
All of Le Cresuet's pieces are of the highest quality & durablity so Mom can treasure these pieces for years to come.Visit Le Creuset's store at 214 King Street in downtown Charleston or shop online at LeCreuset.com.
Treat Mom to a day of indulgence this week with gourmet gifts from Caviar & Bananas. Their Afternoon Bliss Gift Basket is full of delicious treats like Caviar & Bananas' Organic House Blend Coffee, Christophe Artisan Chocolatier Handcrafted Truffles, C&B Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans, and Salem Baking Company's Moravian Cookies.
This gift basket is $58 as listed, or $39 without the basket. You can view C&B's other gift baskets here or stop by the store and make your own. Don't know what to get? Caviar & Bananas Gift Cards make great presents as well! You can also give the gift of knowledge by booking a private cooking class or wine/beer tasting.
Caviar & Bananas is located at 51 George Street in downtown Charleston. Call 843.577.9997 or e-mail info@caviarandbananas for more information.
Everyone needs cute flats for spring & Copper Penny Shooz has just the ones. Check out Rowen Footwear's "KACEE" flat on the left, which comes in a black & white, raspberry, green, and multi-color zig-zag pattern. Another cute pair is Diane Von Furstenberg's "ABBY" canvas flat, seen here on the right, in a red & white cloud pattern. Both are comfortable & add just the right punch of color to any outfit for spring & summer.
Stop by Copper Penny Shooz at 317 King Street in historic downtown Charleston.
Keep everything organized in your purse or suitcase with Bottega Brandina's Tender Bag. This zip cosmetic bag has an inner ring that can be connected to the steel hook inside each Brandina bag. No more fishing around in your purse for what you need! With the Tender bag, you will always have what you need at hand. And as usual they come in so many bright & beautiful prints!
Stop by Bottega Brandina at 318 King Street in the King Street Fashion District to explore more Italian handbags and accessories that capture the essense of the Italian Riviera.
Visit Rapport Thursday, May 3rd through Saturday, May 5th for their YEOHLEE Trunk Show.
Yeohlee Teng's designs are all about functionality. Yeohlee “manages to synthesize style into a poetry about the possibility of fabric,” states Richard Flood, Chief Curator of the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York. “The lines are clean and contemporary; the garments are made to animate – not freeze – the wearer.”
Rapport is located at 235 King Street in the King Street Fashion District.
Have you seen the gorgeous India Hicks' jewelry at Croghan's Jewel Box? Her collection "Love Letters to Dad" is full of beautiful pieces to spoil mom with this Mother's Day.
India Hicks is famous for many, many things...her ties to British Royalty (she was even a junior bridesmaid in Princess Diana's wedding), her well publicized Harbour Island lifestyle, and her timeless taste just to name just a few! Her Father, David Hicks was an iconic interior designer in London in the 70's and 80's and her new fine jewelry line is strongly influenced by her loving relationship with him. Her Alphabet is based on the logo of his London design firm.
Why not get mom one of her artfully designed letter pendants? Letters are available in sterling, diamond, and 18 karat gold. Prices start at under $200.
India Hicks' sentimental and personal collection "Love Letters to Dad" is sure to be a modern day hit, with a nod to the past. It is only available in Charleston at Croghan's Jewel Box, on wonderful King Street!
Sugar Snap Pea has everything you need to be beach ready. They have great Anti-Plastic Beach Toys from Zoe B that are BPA free & fully biodegradeable.
And don't forget to stock up on their MD Moms SPF 30 Towlettes, now with more per pack! These soft wipes are saturated with a gentle, pure physical, non-chemical, broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen that’s enriched with Vitamins E and B5, marine silk, aloe and oat, to protect, soothe and moisturize even the youngest baby’s skin. Water-resistant and clinically proven non-irritating to the eyes, they’re a dermatologist-approved way to keep baby protected from UV rays at any age, anywhere, anytime. D
Sugar Snap Pea is at 161-1/2 King Street in the Lower King Antique District. Visit their website for all of their great Charleston inventory and more, plus free shipping on all orders over $100.
Bob Ellis Shoes has just received some fabulous K Jacques platform thong sandals that are a sell out every season. K Jacques' summer sandal on a mid cork platform has just the right bottom to give you a little height without too much pitch. They have these sandals in soft suede earth tones that are perfect for summer.
Bob Ellis Shoes is at 332 King Street in downtown Charleston. You can also shop online at BobEllisShoes.com.
The Savannah Bee Company has some great gift sets to help sweeten up Mother's Day this year. Does your mom love curling up with a sweet mug of tea and a good book? Hit the gift-giving nail on the head with their Tea Loving Mother's Day Gift Set.
Have you seen the adorable & stylish Kid's Collection at Brooks Brothers? We love this Madras Sport Jacket paired with Brooks Brother's Cotton Tipped Tennis Vest & Guard Striped Bow Tie. For Girl's we love this Cotton Bow Intarsia Cardigan worn over their Sleeveless Oxford Check Dress. So cute!
You can shop the collection online or visit your local Charleston Brooks Brothers store at 205 King Street.
Mary Helen McCoy Fine Antiques will be presenting an exhibition at the Art & Antique Dealers League of America's Spring Show in NYC, May 3rd-6th. The show opens with an invitation-only preview on Wednesday night benefiting the ASPCA®.
Mary Helen McCoy will be at booth 203. Stop by and see her fine & unusual French furniture pieces from the 17th-early 19th century like this exceptional and rare French, late 18th century, fruitwood armoire from Lorraine with marquetry flower vases and ivory inlay between two areas with cube marquetry. She will be the only antique dealer from Charleston's antique district exhibiting at this event!
Roberto Coin's Octopus Collection glamorizes this mysterious underwater creature. Check out these three couture rings from the collection. The first is a yellow gold ring with colorless and brown diamonds; the second is a rose gold ring with brown and colorless diamonds and citrine; and the third is a peach gold ring with colorless diamonds and black sapphires. Gorgeous!
Explore the collection at Roberto Coin's Charleston Boutique at 200 King Street in the King Street Antique District.
Coachella was home to some of the hottest trends for summer & Charleston's own House of Sage boutique has them all. Want to try color-blocking? Try their Samantha Color Block Dress ($79). This playful, bright dress is a sure-fire way to get noticed this summer. Looking for pastel skinny jeans? These Black Orchid Mint Jewel Jeggings are super soft and practically feel like
pajamas ($128).
Head over to House of Sage at 51 George St. Unit B in downtown Charleston for more on trend fashions & stock up for summer.
This year, Bits of Lace is erasing the Slip Stigma. Slips don’t have to be matronly, long or scratchy. Bits of Lace carries brands like Farr West, Spanx and Body Wrap that serve very modern, very important functions.
Farr West brand has the most hearty offering of slip styles. Take your pick of virtually any style, ranging from 15-31″ inch half slips, to 18-31″ inch full slips. Farr West slips come in satin, silk and lace. Some have a sexy vintage look, some are just plain functional. Farr West waistbands are thin and lie flat on the body, leaving you free of any extra volume around your midsection.
You need not deny this age-old beauty secret. Give slips a chance. Take your pick of slips from Bits of Lace.com or shop at their downtown Charleston boutique at 302 King Street.
On the look out for some new skin care products to lift & brighten your skin? Cos Bar of Charleston has some great options from the skin care company, NATURA BISSÉ.
For a great skin brightening product try NATURA BISSÉ's Diamond White Serum, a sophisticated cocktail of smart molecules that effectively exfoliates and lightens visible discoloration while inhibiting the trigger that creates unsightly spots and uneven coloration.
Want younger looking skin? Cos Bar recommends NATURA BISSÉ's Inhibit-Tensolift, a miracle worker that relaxes, fills, and lifts the skin. "It's almost like Botox in a bottle. So it helps extends your Botox, or if you're not into Botox, it works like Botox," says Cos Bar El Paseo manager Shamina Plott, adding that Madonna is a fan. It's the cosmetic alternative to micro-injections and other aesthetic medical procedures.
Stop by Cos Bar at 201 King Street in the King Street Antique District to pick up these fabulous items and more.
Croghan's Jewel Box invites you to a very special Antique and Estate Jewelry Trunk Show Thursday, April 26th- Saturday, April 28th from 10:00am-5:00pm. One of a kind pieces will abound! There will be something for everybody there with show stoppers as well as gold filled lockets and bangles. Be sure to put this on your calendar! A percentage of the profits from sales will be donated to The Gibbes Museum of Art.
Visit Croghan's Jewel Box at 308 King Street in the King Street Fashion District.
For you lucky ones born in April here's another reason for one more diamond ring! This fabulous five-diamond ring from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers sparkles with a center stone of 1.06 carats and a total diamond weight of 3.05 carats, beautifully set in 18 karat white gold. Gorgeous! ($9,500)
For more beautiful pieces like this, visit Joint Venture Estate Jewelers, at 185 King Street in the heart of Charleston's Antique District.
Join Scout & Molly's at their King Street store on Friday, April 27th at 7:00pm for a musical shopping event. They are partnering with The Music Initiative & local clothing line, Escapada, to bring you an evening of acoustic music, wine, appetizers and gorgeous clothing!
Enjoy music by Zach Porter Miles and shop Escapada, a must-have in beach and resortwear. This is a free event. Bring your girlfriends for a fantastic shopping event!
Stop by Scout & Molly's at 377 King Street Suite A in downtown Charleston. 843.641.0224
We love the new flat summer sandals from Tapeet by Vicini, now available at Bob Ellis Shoes. This tri-color wishbone strap thong has a teal closed back and an open toe with gold & brown leather straps. This is a beautiful combination of all of summer's best accent colors.
The second flat toe ring thong is an easy slip on thong in a light tan snake print. It makes a great neutral shoe for summer. Get ready for summer with either of these fabulous shoes in wardrobe!
Shop Bob Ellis Shoes at 332 King Street in downtown Charleston or online at BobEllisShoes.com.
Le Creuset's signature Iron Handle Skillet was recently seen in action in Garden & Gun magazine. A treasured staple for stovetop frying and over baking, the Iron Handle Skillet from Le Creuset is a favorite among chef's for it's reliable performance time and time again.
With a durable satin black interior enamel and brilliant exterior enamel, the Iron Handle Skillet is protected inside and out from chipping, cracking and excessive wear. Over time, the skillet’s slightly abrasive interior develops a natural patina that is ideal for searing and frying.
Comfort foods like cornbread are often prepared in a cast iron skillet lined with bacon drippings or vegetable oil — and chefs everywhere attest to the cast iron skillet’s unique ability to produce the desired balance of a crispy golden crust and a soft, fluffy interior.
Visit Le Creuset's store at 214 King Street in downtown Charleston to start cooking like the pros!
Bottega Brandina has everything you need to accessorize your next vacation. Start with the perfect everyday purse like Brandina's Penthouse Lux Handbag seen here in their beautiful pink Sirenella print. Then add one of their Classic Spa bags, a clutch that emulates the retro style of 1960's swimcaps. These portable bags are super convenient and can be taken anywhere, from a simple walk to a night on the town. They add the perfect touch of color and originiality to even the most elegant evening wear.
And lastly, don't forget some Brandina sunglasses! We love these pink shades to match our handbag.
Stop by Bottega Brandina at 318 King Street in the King Street Fashion District to explore more Italian handbags and accessories that capture the essense of the Italian Riviera & get decked out for your next vacation!
Have you heard? Brooks Brothers invented a suit that breathes- perfect for hot & humid Charleston weather. Continuing their heritage of innovation they have launched the BrooksCool® Collection. This groundbreaking technology creates a breathable cloth that is ultra-lighweight and wrinkle-resistant, a revolution in summer suiting, and by the way, it's also water resistant!
Visit your local Charleston Brooks Brothers store at 205 King Street or shop their BrooksCool® Collection online.
Sugar Snap Pea has some super fun 3 Sprouts storage bins & organizers just in time for spring cleaning!
Help your kids clean up their act with 3 Sprouts' cute animal storage bins, well sized for storing toys, books or laundry. Made of a cotton canvas, these bins are tough enough to hold whatever you throw in it but cute enough to complement the best dressed home. A great space saver, each bin folds easily away when not in use.
Sugar Snap Pea is at 161-1/2 King Street in the Lower King Antique District. Visit their website for all of their great Charleston inventory and more, plus free shipping on all orders over $100.
Have you found your white graduation dress yet? If not, House of Sage has some gorgeous options for your big day. These two dresses are short, sweet, and sure to make you feel fabulous walking across the stage in May.
Stop by House of Sage at 51 George St. Unit B in downtown Charleston for more springtime fashion.
Spring is the best time of year to try out a new & brighter nail color! Cos Bar Charleston has some great picks from Laura Mercier like Cabana, a gorgeous coral color, and Sizzle, a flaming hot pink.
Stop by Cos Bar at 201 King Street in the King Street Antique District to pick up some new items for Spring!
Wonderful antique silver is arriving daily at Croghan's Jewel Box from their adventurous buying trips this winter! Come feast your eyes on one of a kind pitchers, art deco serving pieces, baskets, boxes, cups, goblets and more.
They have a HUGE selection of their favorite sterling silver gift for debutantes, bridesmaids and graduates…the sterling nut dish. It’s not too early to bring your list and get them in the cue to be engraved for your special springtime presents. Precious filled with jelly beans in an Easter basket or in your very own living room! Make is extra personal and engrave a monogram or date inside. Prices start at just $45.
Visit Croghan's Jewel Box at 308 King Street in the King Street Fashion District.
The windows of King Street have erupted with Easter baskets, pretty painted eggs and seersucker suits. The pastel parade continues down to Bits of Lace Fine Lingerie where these colors aren’t exclusively for Easter- they are this season’s mainstay. Marie Claire UK declared pastel the hottest trend for women’s wear this spring and summer.
Above are a few of our favorite pastel sets at Bits of Lace, begging to be seen behind sheer shirts and open necklines. On the left is the lavender Never Say Never stretch lace set from Cosabella. The two-part cup demi bra and matching low rise thong are perfect to don under sundresses. Next is Prima Donna’s classic Deauville Collection in a stormy, electric purple, Blue Horizon. Finally, Prima Donna’s Madison Collection received a pastel facelift this season, introducing Blue Gel, a bright robin’s egg blue.
Shop Bits of Lace at 302 King Street in downtown Charleston or online at www.BitsofLace.com.
If you missed Copper Penny on the runway at Charleston Fashion Week here are a few of our favorite outfits from the evening. These looks are bohemian-chic with fabulous detailing and eye-catching colors. The yellow Aaron Ashe top & coral BCBG dress are in store at Copper Penny now while the gorgrous detailed French Connection shorts can be expected in store in May.
Shop Copper Penny at 311 King Street in the King Street Fashion District. 843.723.2999
*Photos by Edward Kavishe at FASHIONWIREPRESS.COM
What's more spring-esque than flowers? These elegant earrings from Joint Venture Estate Jewelers are 7.61 carats of diamonds set in 14 karat white gold. They make the perfect addition to any springtime ensemble. ($14,900)
For more beautiful pieces like this, visit Joint Venture Estate Jewelers, at 185 King Street in the heart of Charleston's Antique District. You can also enjoy browsing their site to learn more about them, view their current inventory, and get information on how their consignment process works.
Roberto Coin's Animalier Collection is the designer's most playful collection yet. Coin’s innovative designs have transformed scorpions and octopuses into creatures of whimsical beauty and glamour to be worn as cuffs, rings or earrings.
Check out this gorgeous Frog Ring from the collection. Diamonds and other stones are mounted with extreme art and technique to perfectly recreate the posing of this animal, able to forecast natural events, an emblem of renewal and of the Prince Charming living in our dreams.
Explore the collection at Roberto Coin's Charleston Boutique at 200 King Street in the King Street Antique District.
Banana Republic recently combed through their New Spring Arrivals for Men & found 5 key pieces every guy should own:
Visit Banana Republic at 249 King Street in the King Street Fashion District to pick up these key pieces. You can also shop online and view their New Men Arrivals here.
This lovely Charleston Single House, circa 1840, is located in the center of the historic district at 132 Wentworth Street in Harleston Village and is listed by Jennifer Davis of Domicile Real Estate Brokerage.
(Click Here to View the Listing)
The three story structure has more than 2,500 square feet of living space and features three bedrooms, two and a half baths, double porches, plus heart pine floors and high ceilings. It is listed for just $700,000.
Behind the automatic driveway gates, there is off-street parking for two cars. The large garden to the rear of the house is complemented by a 227 square foot garden building.
Domicile Real Estate Brokerage specializes in representing buyers and sellers of commercial and residential properties in historic Charleston, SC.
If you have a property for sale or lease, or are looking for a property to host your business in Charleston, use the creativity of Jennifer Davis of Domicile Real Estate Brokerage. Call her at 843.720.7771.
Scout & Molly's of Charleston is doing some spring cleaning this week meaning their sale rack will be 60% off in store with more pop-up sales happening throughout the week! While you're there, check out their bright & colorful April arrivals like this VELVET HEART Silk Blouse in Marigold ($154) & Greylin Melinda Silk
Color Block Dress in Mandarin ($130).
Christian Louboutin's latest spring shoes are beautiful and refreshing from the chic Multi Color Fabric Platform OpenToe Pump, to the City Sandal, to the Platform Ankle Wrap Sandal - all available at King Street's Bob Ellis Shoes. These are some of the most fun, funky, chic, understated, overstated, classic, high heeled, mid heeled, flat shoes you will find for your shoe wardrobe.
Bob Ellis Shoes is at 332 King Street in downtown Charleston. You can also shop online at BobEllisShoes.com.
Picking your favorite honey from the Savannah Bee Company is hard. Now it doesn't have to be! The All Honey Sample Set is the perfect opportunity to savor each of the Savannah Bee's honey varieties! This set makes the perfect gift for the ultimate honey lover. This set includes 3oz jars of: Acacia, Tupelo, Orange Blossom, Sourwood, Black Sage, Tea, Cheese, Grill, and Winter White honey. The All Honey Sample Set is the best way to find your favorites and experience the incredible variety of Savannah Bee's honeys! Each honey is individually wrapped in "honey comb" paper and the set is delivered in a beautiful Savannah Bee gift box. This could just be your taste
buds dream come true.
The Savannah Bee Company is located at 216 King Street in downtown Charleston. Shop in store or online at www.SavannahBee.com.
We love the Esedra print bags at Bottega Brandina for this season. The print's rainbow of colors is bright, fun, & flirty for spring. Try it on the Penthouse Lux bag, a fabulous everyday bag, the Bed & Breakfast shoulder bag, perfect for the beach, or their Grand Hotel large tote bag, for those days when a small bag just won't do.
Stop by Bottega Brandina at 318 King Street in the King Street Fashion District to explore more fine Italian handbags and accessories that capture the essense of the Italian Riviera.
