Cynthia Rowley Charleston Sample Sale: Jan. 26 - Jan. 29

What a better way to start off the new year with a sample sale from one of my favorite Charleston boutiques on King Street, Cynthia Rowley. Merchandise on sale include: Bold Shoulder Dress, Leather Trimmed Lace Chemise, Ottoman Dress with Fan Applique, Pieced Placket Blouse, Prism Skirt, Sidewalk Coat, Taffeta Shirt Dress, Tamar Box Flap Handbag and Velvet Loafer with Embroidered Scarab.

Up to 80% off!! I have my eye on the Tamar Box Flap Handbag; love the brown chocolate leather and the big bold gold closure. Save the date in your fashion calendar because you don't want to miss out on this sale. This is your opportunity to grab pieces of NYFW and CHSFW.

Thursday, January 26 – Sunday, January 29

Thursday - Saturday

10 am - 6 pm

Sunday

12 pm – 6 pm

341 King Street

843-577-8013

WHAT WILL BE ON SALE:

Fall 2011 Collection will up to 70% off (examples below). Plus there will be lots of one-of-a-kind production samples with dresses ranging from $50-$150. 

1) Taffeta Shirt Dress - colors blue, grey

• Taffeta material
• 3/4 sleeve
• Ribbon banding at sleeves 
• Tie at waist 
• Pleating detail down the front
• Hidden buttons 

reg price $295 / sale price $149

2) Bold Shoulder Dress - colors pink, black

• Pink or Black
• Ruched detailing around shoulders and waistline
• Side pockets
• Pullover
• Elastic Waist
• Unlined

reg price $365 / sale price $259

3) Leather Trimmed Lace Chemise

• Leather trimmed dress 
• Lace body
• Silk lined
• Fitted bodice
• Falls above the knee
• Hidden back zipper

reg price $375 / sale price $189

4) Ottoman Dress with Fan Applique

• Black dress with pleat detail
• Ottoman material 
• Fitted on top and at waist
• Falls above the knee
• Skirt flairs out at hip
• Back zipper

reg price $480 / sale price $240

5) Prism Skirt

• Taffeta
• Midi Length
• Geometric print
• Side zipper

reg price $365 / sale price $109

6) Pieced Placket Blouse

• Silk Crepe
• Oversized fit
• Geometric detailing on front
• Long sleeved
• Hidden button back closure

reg price $295 / sale price $89

7) Sidewalk Coat 

fabric: Aplaca

reg price $640 / sale price $320

8) Tamar Box Flap handbag

leather/metal

reg price $260 / sale price $140

9) Velvet Loafer with Embroidered Scarab

reg price $195 / sale price $139

Source & Photos: Lindsay Fleege

2012 Emerging Designers Semi-Finalist Announced- Charleston Fashion Week

From left to right: Adrienne Marie Antonson, Angela Sum, Emily C Pollard, Gil Tisdale and Dominique Verona, Hannah Goff, Hazel Bae, Jessica Patricia Krupa, Joanna Parris Lee, Jordan Lee Brooks, Keely Lauren Cansler, Kelly Elizabeth Ruehlman and Amy Cochran Quinn, Leigh Ashley Newsome, Mikasa La'Charles Horton-Walden, Nancy Faw Crowell, Nina Awasum, Ra yeon Jang, Samantha Michele Hyman, Shelley Lucille Smith, Tsvetelina Gerasimova McAuliffe, Vartika Vikram.
To view all the semi-finalist designer bios click here.

Cynthia Rowley Mr. Powers Menswear Launch Event with the Charleston Mercury‏

Back in April, Cynthia Rowley gave her menswear line a makeover by creating more of a laid-back, rugged selection of fashion-forward separates including:  tweed Chesterfield jackets, striped cardigans and patterned T-shirts.  The new line dubbed, Mr. Powers, is named after Cynthia's husband Bill Powers, former editor in chief of BlackBook magazine turned novelist. The highly anticipated launch of Mr. Powers has finally arrived at Cynthia Rowley Charleston location. Information on the event below.

WHAT: Cynthia Rowley Mr. Powers Menswear Launch Event with the Charleston Mercury. Shop the menswear collection and receive 20% off the purchase of a full-priced Cynthia Rowley dress. Featuring Virgil Kaine ginger-infused Bourbon cocktails. Virgil Kaine Bourbon is handcrafted in Charleston.

WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 2011. 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.               

WHERE: Cynthia Rowley, 341 King street, Charleston, SC.

Shop the menswear collection and receive 20% off the purchase of a full-priced Cynthia Rowley dress.

The Fall 2011 collection offers a laid-back, rugged, and fashion forward selection of separates ranging from $95 to $595. Cynthia received a previous nod from the CFDA for her Rowley collection of menswear, but with Mr. Powers embraces a whole new theory of fashion styling centered on the concept that men dress most creatively from the waist up. Cynthia explained, “We’re only doing tops, no pants, because we think everyone looks better with jeans – and guys already have their favorite jeans.”


Mr. Powers relates to the content programming on Bravo TV’s “Work of Art”, which is currently in its second season. The collection includes nubby tweet Chesterfield jackets with velvet lapels, striped cardigans in off-kilter color varieties, beat-up patterned tees and wool knit caps, and a sweater range from cashmere cable knits to Chess cardigans.


The Charleston Mercury is also pleased to announce that our very own “bullet” pens will be available for purchase at this event. Making the perfect stocking stuffer for your own “Mr. Powers,” this $40 pen writes like a dream and will be the perfect accessory for your Mr. Powers piece.

Photos & Source: Lindsay Fleege

Attended: Versona Accessories Grand Opening Mount Pleasant

Versona Accessories, a women's specialty retailer that carries fashion jewelry, handbags, shoes and more, celebrated there grand opening on November 17 in Mt. Pleasant Town Centre. Caroline R. from Feedback, an emerging media company whose headquarters is located in Richmond, Virgina, contacted me to inform me of the new store opening. 


When I arrived at the location, there was a feeling of being overwhelmed because there were so many options to choose from, and being super excited because this was the biggest accessory store I had ever seen. Heels, flats, brooches, handbags, belts, hair accessories, eye-wear, body care, and more were in abundance located throughout the store. Everything was neat, organized and I noticed most items were separated into color schemes. Pieces ranged from simple, for everyday wear, to extravagant for formal wear. The price range is priced for every budget; bracelets ranging from $5.99-$24.99, scarves ranging from $7.99-$19.99 and tops ranging from $7.99-$49.99. Although most of there merchandise are accessories, I would consider Versona a retail clothing store as well. It was really refreshing to see that they carry plus sizes clothing up to a size 26. 


Overall, I had a great experience at the Versona Accessory grand opening day. The staff were extremely helpful & kind and there was a good variety to choose from. I have a $25 gift card, so, haul coming soon! Thanks Caroline!

Fall 2011/Winter 2012 Footwear Trend- The Skate Boot

Giving you the "scoop" on what trend to look for this fall and winter, the skate boot. Tuscan-born Alain Quilici is the latest to try the trend by creating his Payson Skate Lace Up Booties. The skate boots can be recently spotted on Beyonce and Super Stylist June Ambrose. Beyonce's version is by Alian Quilici at the cost of $1,180. These leather booties feature a carved 5 inch heel with a 1 inch platform running from heel to toe and a side zipper with a contrasting lace up front. Paired with the skate booties, she wore were a red cutaway jacket accessorized with an Alexander McQueen chiffon leopard skull print scarf ($384) and denim jeans. If you want to get the look of the skate boot, Jeffrey Campbell created an more affordable version retail at $255. Jeffrey Campbell's Leather Skate boots can purchased at Urban Outfitters.

June Ambrose is shown wearing the Skate Moss skate boots, vintage style, by Dsquared at the Rebecca  Minkoff runway show back in September. These pair, along with other styles, can be found in Dsquared fall/winter 2011 collection.

Photos & Source: Necole Bitchie, Upscale Hype

Attended: Carolina Bloggin Luncheon/Weblog Awards 2011

Last Saturday, I and 24 of my fellow Carolina bloggers had the pleasure of attending the Carolina Bloggin 2011 luncheon at Gervais & Vine located in Columbia, SC. Dollface Style Scoop along with The Fat and Skinny on Fashion and the Shop Tart were all finalist for best Fashion/Beauty Blog. I didn't know what to expect, but from what Jai from the Fat and Skinny on Fashion said, this gathering is always insightful, inspiring and educational. Before any of the festivities started we all had a chance to mix, mingle and meet one another, put faces to blogs and reconnect. During that time the wait staff at Gervais & Vine, a Mediterranean & Tapas Bar, placed an array of hor dourves on the bar for us to enjoy, and that I did! Hummus, cream cheese and salmon spread, sweet potato wedges, an assortment of cheeses were offered as light appetizers for us to partake in. The main course was a family style buffet, which included: Shrimp, grits, pulled pork, coleslaw and barbecue chicken skewers. Cream puffs and mini chocolate filled pastries were served for desert. Besides the food, the guest speakers were my favorite part. Alfonso FM, Rashon Carraway from Mr. Goodwill Hunting and Brad Warthen were the speakers that evening. They shared a wealth of information, experience, success and gave great advice on how to handle certain situations that might arise when dealing with social media.

I also got to reconnect with Eb for Make Me Over Eb; she's such a people person and has a beautiful personality. Jai from the Fat and Skinny on Fashion; I call her my Fashion BFF. Mikelle Street from Musings of a Gallivanting Boy; he's a guy on a mission, so much drive and ambition. KJ from H1gher Learning; we met and Charleston Fashion Week 2011, he's doing big things for the Urban/Hip Hop community of Charleston.

Overall I'm so glad I attended, everything was so well put together and I really enjoyed myself. Gervias & Vine- 2 thumbs up! The Carolina Bloggin team did a great job as well. To see all the winners from the Carolina Bloggin Weblog Awards, Click Here.

God willing, see you all next year!