If you're looking for after-holiday sales today, forget the mall and the big chain stores like Old Navy. Check out these sales from your locally owned spots around town:

• Scarlett Plus Size Boutique will have 30-50% off select merchandise throughout the store starting today.

Sharon Corners Shopping Center, across from SouthPark Mall

4732 Sharon Rd., Suite P

704-552-7383

• Canine Cafe has all Upcountry Christmas dog collars and Christmas dog toys at least 50 percent off. Perfect gift for next year!

1447 S. Tryon St., Ste. 201

704-588-3647

• Sunshine Daydreams, Charlotte's best smokeshop, is having a 50 percent off sale the entire store on Friday and Saturday.

3225 N. Davidson St.

704-332-4367

• Dazzle! At The Arboretum is having its annual "you choose" sale beginning today.  If you choose to use a credit or debit card, your discount on holiday merchandise is 40 percent off.  If you choose to use cash or check, your discount is 50 percent off.  All Christmas collectibles are 25 percent through this weekend.

8040-100 Providence Road

Phone: 704-341-1121

• The Boulevard has holiday items 30 percent to 50 percent off. Also, lots of sales from jewelry to clothing to pet items.

451 E. 36th St.

704-332-0412

• Salutations Fine Social Stationary and Gifts is offering 40 percent off all holiday items — holiday cards, photo cards, invitations, décor, ornaments and more.

14825 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 130

704-369-5260

• Niche in Southend is doing 30 percent to 50 percent off all outerwear and also for select shoes.

1504 Camden Road, Suite 100

704-379-1811

• Niche Market in Noda is offering 30 percent off everything.

3120 N. Davidson St, Suite 100 

704-332-5855

• Black & Blue will be having their semi-annual $99 Jean Sale! Starting Saturday, 12/27, select jeans for only $99! Shop early for the best selection on styles and sizes. Sale runs through 1/31/2009.  Select styles of the following brands included in the sale are: Chip & Pepper, Kasil, Hudson, Mynk, Raven, Anlo, Aristocrat, Union, Freedom of Choice, Habitual, Proportion of Blu, J& Company, Genetic, Taverniti So, 7 for all Mankind and many more!

720 Governor Morrison St, Ste E180

704-366-9339