Charlotte's stylish new women's clothing boutique Vestique opens

by Christina Buttafuoco on May 29, 2012 at 9:12AM

If you're on the stylish content-sharing site Pinterest, chances are you've repinned a photo of one of Vestique's garments to your fashion board. The owners of the recently opened women's clothing and accessory boutique know the power of social media and have channeled that into a successful new storefront, coming a long way from what started out as a whim.

All About Style: Menswear designer Joseph Abboud launches new line

by Kimberly Lawson on May 24, 2012 at 5:12PM

Nationally renowned menswear designer Joseph Abboud made a stop at Belk SouthPark yesterday to launch his new menswear line, "Black Brown 1826." Of course CL was there to catch all the action.

Wedding bells are ringing at Lineage Bridal

by T. Strong on May 18, 2012 at 10:15AM

One of the most exciting days in many women's lives is their wedding day, and having just celebrated my 18th wedding anniversary, I must say that I was feeling quite nostalgic attending Lineage Bridal's event Wednesday night. (For all of you trying to do the math to figure out how I could be married so long and be oh so young ... well, let's just say I've got really good genes!)

All About Style: A stop at Buffalo Exchange

by Kimberly Lawson on May 14, 2012 at 10:34AM

Creative Loafing's T. Strong, aka The StyleMayvin, stops by Buffalo Exchange in Plaza Midwood, for another segment of All About Style.

For slacker offspring, a last-minute Mother's Day gift idea guide

by Laura Camilo on May 11, 2012 at 5:14PM

Random mother's day sales

by T. Strong on May 11, 2012 at 3:09PM

If you haven't heard - for shame! - Sunday is Mother's Day, and if you still have yet to find the perfect gift, I've got a few fabulous suggestions on where you can go to help get you started.

FashionSOUL 2012: A recap + video

by T. Strong on May 7, 2012 at 3:46PM

FashionSOUL is one of those events that includes not only fashion but also a level of entertainment rarely seen in the Queen City. If you were in attendance for this 3rd annual event on Saturday, May 5, benefiting the Humane Society, you know exactly what I mean.

Fashion and horses: A day at The Queen's Cup Steeplechase

by T. Strong on May 1, 2012 at 3:31PM

The Queen's Cup Steeplechase is the premiere horse race event to attend if you live in and around The Queen City. Mineral Springs is just a short drive away, and I promise you, the experience is well worth it.

Styled in Madewell

by T. Strong on April 30, 2012 at 11:33AM

Inspired by the New Bedford, Massachusetts workwear company founded in 1937, Madewell is a collection of real, honest women's clothes that speak for themselves. And what's an event without good food and drinks?

All About Style: Passport For Fashion

by Kimberly Lawson on April 27, 2012 at 11:19AM

Creative Loafing's T. Strong hung out backstage at Passport For Fashion on April 21.