Holiday Sale at Beleza

From the Beleza email newsletter:



RED, WHITE and BLUE!
On sale and more...

We are OPEN on July 4!
From 10 am until 4 pm, the entire store is 24% off!

Come in on the 4th and mention this email to get 40% off the regular price of any item of your choice. This is a real celebration of fours! We hope to see you.
And now for the rest of the month, check out these specials:
-The Color of the Month for July is actually three colors...red or white and blue. Any jewelry with one of these colors in it is 20% off for the entire month.
-Raffia purses and beach bags are 40% off for the entire month.
-We continue to enlarge our 50% off area.

What's new in the store?
-We recently added an exciting new artist from Greensboro. Check his work here: www.theartistjay.com and come see this awesome aluminum jewelry for yourself.
=A large selection of necklaces with glass pendants is sure to catch your eye.
=Plus new shipments from our artists are arriving continually.

Don't Forget...
-We are your headquarters for custom made jewelry, a service which is growing for our customers.
-Need that necklace or bracelet repaired? We are usually able to do this very reasonably and again, we are glad to provide this for our customer.

www.shopbeleza.com
2014 Cameron Street - Cameron Village
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-832-4775

Store Hours:
Monday through Friday - 10 am until 7 pm
Saturday - 10 am until 6 pm
Sunday - 1 to 5 pm

I May Camp Out...

...to ensure I get my size (small) and colors of choice. I'm sure I've posted about these tanks before and I'm downright surprised I'm not wearing one right now.

SUCH a good deal, thanks to @ShopItToMe for sharing!

"Old Navy is offering $2 tanktops on this Saturday June 20th only! (Limit 5 per person) Apparently the $1 flip flops of the past must have been a hit, and they are moving on.

I can say that I own these too, and they are indeed the most versatile tops around. Can wear them to work out, sleep in, or with jeans or casual pants on the weekend, or even with a flouncy skirt.

A great steal!"

Win a Free Monogrammed Tote from Swagger!

This week's giveaway is TOO cute and totally necessary for trips to the beach, out on the boat, afternoons at the pool, and so much more.

Monogrammed Sporty Stripe Tote



Cheerful, sporty, clean, fun, and classic…this tote fits the bill perfectly! With a front pocket, zipper closure, sturdy base insert, and water-resistant 600D poly fabric, this tote is as cool at the pool as it is on a trip!

14”L x 8”D x 12”T
Available colors: pink, light blue, red, yellow, khaki, green
SKU Id: WH24
Price: $39.00
Product Will Ship After: 7 - 10 BUSINESS DAYS.
Ship to Store: $5.00

Become a fan of Swagger on facebook and then comment on the picture in the Facebook Friday of the Week photo album to be entered to win!!

That's Some Funny Sunscreen

...but I totally respect its great cause!

Will Ferrell Launches Sunscreen Line
(via NYMag.com)

It's hard to know where to begin with this one. Other than, hooray, a celebrity has launched a beauty product we actually want to purchase (maybe as a Father's Day gift) this very instant?

Will Ferrell is launching a sunscreen line called Will Ferrell Sunscreen. The SPF 30s come in Sun Stroke, Sexy Hot Tan, and Forbidden Fruit. We're not sure of the differences between these, other than different tag lines on the bottles like "and the rich cream brought protection and comfort and it was good" (Forbidden Fruit).

Each bottle costs $12 and all proceeds benefit Cancer for College’s College Willpower Scholarship Fund, which grants college scholarships to cancer survivors and amputees.

Having supported the charity for a long time, Will explains why he decided to continue his efforts with sunscreen: “I’ve always dreamed of owning a lotion company. And I’ve always hated cancer.”

You can buy the lotion on the charity's website, or on eBay or Amazon.You can buy all three bottles for $39.99 online.

The best part of that whole story? Will's reasoning: "I've always dreamed of owning a lotion company. And I've always hated cancer."

Me too Will, me too.


{Image: NYMag.com / Will Ferrell Sunscreen}

Not Uh!

I was a textiles major in college and as I've said before, Cotton's world HQ is here in my own backyard. The following video though, was still news to me.




Alright, looks as if I'll be looking for organic cotton choices now! Thanks Rachel at EcoStiletto for the tip!

If You're Near Wilson, NC...

...check out the new additions at Belle & Co!

Gypsy Wrap Skirt
available in nectarine (yummy!) and island (aqua)


Krisa Linen Wide-Leg Pants
available in black and white



They are a little pricey at $196 and $99 (respectively), but that skirt... totally worth it. Just imagine how cute it would look at summer parties, weddings, reunions, etc.! The colors are totally amazing, too.

A Really Good Deal for Summer Skin

Lisa S. and I have both tried and loved mark's For Goodness Face Antioxidant Skin Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 30 as a daily moisturizer (and it's only $15.00 for the full-size supply of it), but this is also a great deal from Sephora on a kit of small sizes of sun essentials... which you can also get 8% back on when shopping through eBates.com!


Oh yeah, so back to the really good deal for summer skin. This came to email inbox this morning courtesy of my weekly eBates email... I may juat have to try it out:Sun Safety Kit
From Sephora
eBates Savings: was 4% - now 8%

Coupon: New Summer Must-Have!
Sephora Sun Safety Kit ($110 value) for $22.50.
Kit includes 13 SPF minis and 100% net profits go to The Skin Cancer Foundation.Good stuff, great price, FABULOUS cause (and a very generous donation of the entire net profits by Sephora, too).

There's more exciting news about this kit if you read the full description from the links above: the "all-in-one summertime companion comes packaged in an expandable, brightly colored beach bag made from recycled plastic". Yay!


{Images: mark and Sephora}

Designers Downtown Market

Courtesy of Chix, here's a cool event going on for local shoppers this weekend:

Inspired by open-air flea markets in New York and Paris, the Designers' Downtown Market is your destination for a unique Mother's Day Gift or something for just for yourself.

Come 9am on Saturday, March 9, the parking lots of Ornamentea and Get Dressed will once again be transformed into a shopper's delight. With more than 50 vendors from Raleigh and beyond, the Designers' Downtown Market has become a sought–after venue for jewelry, bath & body products, wearable art, baby gifts, clothing, hand-blown glass, beads, felted items, pottery and dare we say, more!

With crepes from Coffee & Crepes, and gourmet hot dogs and veggie dogs from Queenies Weenies, it's a great way to spend your Saturday.

Designers Downtown Market
Date(s): Saturday, May 9, 2009 (raindate Sunday, May 10)
Time: 9am until 3 pm
Location: Parking lots of Ornamentea and Get Dressed, 509 & 600 N. West Street, Raleigh
Contact: 919-828-7529 for more information
Website: www.DesignersDowntownMarket.com for a list of vendors

Calling All Local Teens...

This isn't specifically a style post, but for any style lovers (or parents of style lovers?), here's a cool opportunity for local teens:



Triangle East Magazine is looking for stylish guys and girls from the Triangle East area, ages 13 to 18, to model the latest back-to-school fashions in an upcoming issue. Winners will also get a great Teen Prize Pack.

Parents: Think your teen is a cool QT? See Rules and Regulations below and then click the link to enter your teen today.

PLZ note, the deadline for all entries is May 15, no L8R.Check out all the rules and details on their website if you're interested in signing up!


{Image: Triangle East website}

Word on the Street...

The Glenwood South (Avenue) street that is... is that there is a party goin' on this Thursday!

I have wanted to check this consignment shop out for quite some time now, so this seems like the perfect thing to drag the girls to since we have the week off from Skee-Ball.



Revolver's Reuse, Revolve, Revamp Party
Thursday, May 7th
7:00pm until 10:00pm

Revolver Consignment Boutique
124 Glenwood Ave.
Downtown Raleigh, Glenwood South
blog/web: www.RevolverConsignmentBoutique.blogspot.com


{Image: Revolver Blog}

Raleigh Jeans

While I was browsing the same website that I found my recent boot addiction on I also happened to stumble upon these sweet jeans.The fleur de lis is one of my favorite embellishments/designs/patterns... and on jeans! (Although, sadly - I'm a little girl and those jeans looks like a pretty relaxed fit... so they're most likely a no go for me. I'm very particular about the fit of my jeans.)

Speaking of denim, this is a really cool feature from NewRaleigh.com on a local denim company! I really need to check their stuff out soon. How cool would that be to a have my "go to jeans" come from right in my own back yard?

UNDRESSED: Raleigh Denim"One thing led to another, and Verses Jeans was born. (The name changed to Raleigh Denim last summer). The two married in October 2008, and today they’re making jeans—and history—full-time in a studio on Bloodworth Street.

New Raleigh met them there Friday evening before they headed out to the Rosebuds show. Sarah was wearing boots over Raleigh Denim jeans and an old black L.A. Raiders t-shirt, with her hair down long and straight. Victor, wearing cuffed Raleigh Denim jeans with an old White Horse Tavern t-shirt, remarked that he was missing his usual hat since he’d showered that morning."Check out the full story and let me know if you have any Raleigh Denim of your own!

WANT: I Must Have These Boots

Love at first sight... I am not even kidding.

I WILL have these. ASAP.

Double ASAP because they are only $160.00, which if you know boots, you know that's a steal for beautiful boots. (Especially because you can get them re-soled time after time again.

Boys may come and go, but great boots last forever.

Also totally loving these.



I need to start bartending so I can have cash money coming in on the regular that's not already accounted for something. HAH! (Notice my terrible logic here: Not so I can save it, but so I can indulge in a ridiculous boot collection!)

Everyone's got their vices - I just wish mine didn't come in so many different styles, colors, and finishes!

Greenwashing is So Last Season

I'm pretty over greenwashing - all kinds of over it, in fact.

It really bugs me that I received an email today with an Earth Day sale advertising "20% off everything green"... eco-sketchy!

20% off bags made from recycled plastics? Fabulous!
20% off soft tees made from organic cotton? OK!

20% off something "green" that was shipped from across the globe? C'mon now, it's Earth Day tomorrow... not St. Patty's (I'm not a hater though - by all means, go for it on St. Patty's day)! I don't think Mother Nature would approve.

The Nature Conservancy has a cool calculator for your carbon footprint here. It's not all encompassing, but it's a nice little "home" gauge, for how you're doing at home. I'm happy to say we're below average (wooh, hah!) and half of our consumption comes from travel, which would be hard to cut down more. I'm game to give it a try though!

{Double Post} Dress for Success Auction & Show

As I've mentioned many times before, my area has just gotten its own Dress for Success local affiliate and I am a proud volunteer!

We have an online auction going on right now with some great items up for grabs... check it out!

Success Suits Her Gift Bags and Free Tickets to the Southern Women's Show are up for grabs!
Our auction is being held in conjunction with this year's Southern Women's Show April 24-26 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. Make a donation of at least $25 prior to the show and you will receive admission to the show, as well as a "Success Suits Her" gift bag in appreciation of your support. Visit our booth (613/615) to receive your bag filled with great products (including over $50 of Burt's Bees personal care products) and discount coupons for valuable savings.
Speaking of which, the Dress for Success fashion show at the Southern Women's Show:April 25th at 4:00pm
Dress for Success - NC Triangle Affiliate will have a fashion show at the Southern Women's Show featuring clients wearing Dress for Success clothing. Sue Stock (N&O) and Sonya Williams (Tarheel Talk) will share wardrobe stretching tips, reveal the hottest bags from Beijo and most importantly, celebrate each woman's success. Please be there and support these great women on this special day.Thanks for reading - please feel free to share/repost/etc.!

New Cotton Campaign

I love Cotton (notice the capitalization) - the world HQ actually happens to be in my own backyard in Cary, NC. The "fabric of our lives" jingle will probably stick in my head from childhood, clear through the rest of my life.

That personal side note aside, they have a really cute new campaign out featuring one of my favorites - Miranda Lambert! Others include Zooey Deschanel and Jazmine Sullivan.

Check it out: The Fabric of Our Lives

PS: Free music downloads also included on the site!