Christmas on King Street

Daytime Valet Parking Just in Time for Men's Shopping Night this Thursday

 

Just in time for holiday shoppers and Men's Shopping Night, the City of Charleston introduces Daytime Valet Parking on King Street. The 90-day pilot program will be operated by Royal Parking and located on King Street at Wentworth. It will be available 7 days a week from 11AM-7PM. The cost is $10 for the first two hours and $1/hr. after. Look for the umbrella at 270 King, in front of Market Street Sweets and soon-to-be Savannah Bee at the corner. Questions? Email frank@royalparkinginc.com.

 

On to the most fun men can have shopping!Men's Shopping Night! Visit these stores for refreshments, specials and assistance tailored for guys shopping for themselves and their loved ones.

 

King Street, Lower to Upper

 

Cynthia Rowley at 178 King Street will have beer, wine, pretzels and cheese platters. They'll be open until 9PM with lots of great stocking stuffers, make up, hand bags, Cynthia's popular bookSlim, their famous gold and silver flask bangles (necessity is the mother of invention), stunning lace and chiffon dresses, those famous bonded leggings, tops and dresses, and gorgeous wet suits for the outdoorsy woman!

 

Cynthia Rowley Flask Bracelet

Irresistibles at 181 King Street will offer 20% off of scarves and gloves in addition to surprise promotions, libations and holiday refreshments.

 

Calypso St. Barth at 234 King Street has beer, bourbon and lite bites as well as personalized service, free gift wrap and 30% off apparel.

 

Visit L'Occitane at 246 King Street for beautifully abundant gift boxes from Provence at amazing values for your loved ones. Fresh and rustic men's products from the South of France just for you. Complimentary gift wrapping and refreshments will be offered as well as a 10% discount on your entire purchase.

 

Make your shopping so much sweeter, stop by Market Street Sweets at 270 King Street for a delicious free praline sample. The managers will treat you to a half pound of free pralines with every two pounds you purchase, and free shipping on all mail orders. 

Madewell Zip Transport Tote

 

lululemon athletica at 279 King Street will have complimentary gift wrapping and local beer. She loves lululemon!

Madewell at 282 King Street will give you 25% off your entire purchase during Men's Shopping Night. Take a look at the Transport tote.

 

Bits of Lace at 302 King Street will offer 15% off your entire purchase plus free holiday gift wrapping and refreshments. 

 

Save 20% at M. Dumas and Sons, 294 King Street. If you haven't seen their remodeled store, definitely go.

 

Moon & Lola at 322 King Street has bourbon for the boys, jewels for the girls, free gift wrapping and 25% off all non-personalized items.

Alex & Ani at 346 King Street has a free polish cloth with purchase of $25 or more.

Learn to make classic cocktails and sip while you shop! Stop by Charleston Krewe at 363 King Street for their "Bourbon and Bow Ties" event and let their mixologist teach you how to make classic cocktails with a twist! 

West Elm at 484 King Street's Gift of the Night is 30% off Homescent Collection Candles and Scented Diffusers.

 

Objective Design Shop, upstairs at 525 King Street, save 30% on Wally Wallets. Spend over $125 and get a free stocking-stuffer portable speaker (while supplies last). Cold beer, of course, from Holy City Brewing.

In the City Market area

Every chef's favorite The Spice and Tea Exchange at 170 Church Street will serve Backwoods Bourbon Pulled Pork, Salted Caramel Chocolate Truffles, six dips, Chocolate Candy Cane Tea, mulled wine and beer. Lots of grab and go gifts! Over 60 premium loose leaf teas to choose from and lots of accessories. And, a free gift bag with every purchase!

At Charleston Cooks, 194 East Bay, eat, drink be merry! With a variety of hand-crafted gifts, Charleston Cooks offers personal shopping and gift wrapping. Enjoy tastings of local artisanal gourmet treats, including Charleston Bloody Mary Mix. Enter to win a Whiskey Wood gift set valued at $100.

Gold Creations at 72 South Market (Building 2) is offering up to 10-40% off rings with colored gemstones storewide, free gift wrap, small bites and refreshments.

Make your shopping so much sweeter, stop by Market Street Sweets on North Market for a delicious free praline sample. The managers will treat you to a half pound of free pralines with every two pounds you purchase, and free shipping on all mail orders. 

Call Scoop 843.900.4070 for a free ride from Lower King to Upper King, the City Market and back!

 

If you want to park yourself, you can download and print the City of Charleston's free parking voucher. 

 

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!

 

 

 

 

Bits of Lace Adds Sunday Hours in December

 Bits of Lace will be open every Sunday in December from noon-5pm so you can get all of your last minute shopping done.

Whether you're on the hunt for stocking stuffers (the Mary Green cotton tapset is a best seller) or a gorgeous piece of lingerie (like the new Simone Perele Amour Demi Bra seen here) you can find it all at their King Street store. 

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8th Annual Men's Night at Bits of Lace, December 11th

 Bits of Lace's 8th Annual Men's Night is happening Wednesday, December 11th from 5:00-8:00pm at their King Street store. This is a personalized shopping event just for men! Enjoy 10% off the entire store, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, live models, personalized shopping assistance and complimentary gift wrapping. The first 25 purchases will receive a gift box valued at $50!

Ladies, stop by the store and complete your holiday wish lists before the event. Share it with your significant other to receive the gifts you really want this year!

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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Men's Night at Bits of Lace & Croghan's on Dec.15th

 Bits of Lace Fine Lingerie & Croghan's Jewel Box invite you to Men's Night, December 15th from 5-8PM. Enjoy personalized shopping, fashion models, cocktails and hor d'oevres while crossing a few items off of her wishlist. Ladies- remember to make a holiday wish list at the store and they will have it waiting on Men's Night.

The first 25 customers at Bits of Lace receive a gift bag valued at $75 with purchase. When you purchase a gift certificate valued at $250, you will receive an extra $50! Also, all merchandise will be 10% off.

Croghan's Jewel Box will be hosting a drawing to win a $500 gift certificate with purchase. A percentage of the sales from this event will be donated to MUSC Children's Hospital so come on out for a stress-free shopping experience and support a great cause.

 Bits of Lace and Croghan's Jewel Box are located at 302 King Street & 308 King Street respectively in downtown Charleston. 

Christmas 2010: Holidays are Here, Time for the Bits of Lace Holiday Lingerie Fashion Show

Bits of Lace presents the fashion event of the season, their bi-annual Lingerie Fashion Show. The event will be held at Southend Brewery & Smokehouse, East Bay at Queen Street, December 9 at Cocktails and hors-d'houevres begin at 6:30, Lingerie Show at 8:00 PM.

Models will wear fine lingerie and sleepwear from Bits of Lace, hair by Salon Couture, makeup by EQmakeup, footwear by Bob Ellis and jewelry by Croghan’s Jewel Box. 

Tickets are available at Bits of Lace Fine Lingerie,302 King Street. Ticket price includes entry to the show, hors d’oeuvres throughout the night, two beverages and a chance to win a luxurious Andrés Italian silk robe the following Thursday at Men’s Night.

Each gift card purchase over $200 will receive a $50 add on from Bits of Lace, as a thank you for attending.

Bits of Lace will help make the Holidays bright for children in need by collecting new, unwrapped toys at both the Lingerie Fashion Show and in-store throughout the holidays. All toys will be donated to Debi's Kids  an organization that helps families that have no other resources during the holidays.

Sparkle this Festive Season at Bits of Lace

Here comes the holiday season. and all those parties! You probably already know what outfit you're going to wear, but what about your lingerie? Is it glamorous, too?

Bits of Lace lingerie stylist will help you hit the ground running in our Lingerie Styling e-magazine. Make sure you sparkle this festive season!

Bits of Lace is a fine European lingerie boutique notably acclaimed for offering delicate laces, comfortable cottons, sexy silks, and a full range of fine lingerie that extends from classics to fashion forward styles.

For this and every holiday season stop in to Bits of Lace at 302 King Street in the King Street Fashion District in downtown Charleston.

Mens Shopping Night December 17 5-8 at Bits of Lace

Gentlemen, don't forget Men's Night at Bits of Lace, December 17 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. This is a personalized shopping service just for the guys. Enjoy a fashion show, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and easy shopping at Bits of Lace this holiday season where you will receive a free gift with any purchase of $100 or more.

Bits of Lace is a fine European lingerie boutique notably acclaimed for offering delicate laces, comfortable cottons, sexy silks, and a full range of fine lingerie that extends from classics to fashion forward styles. Our intimate apparel salon features a variety of exclusive European lines to suit any individual's preference and style.

For this and every holiday season stop in to Bits of Lace at 302 King Street in the King Street Fashion District in downtown Charleston.

Find the Perfect Gift at Vanity Accessory Boutique

Just in time or the holiday season Vanity Accessory Boutique in the King Street Fashion District is offering 30% off your entire order when you print out and bring in this ad.

This holiday offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offers and the savings are available through December 24, great for all of your last minute shopping.

Located at 370 King Street in historic downtown Charleston or online at www.vanityhome.com