Cyber Monday - Save 40% + Free Shipping

Why wait ’til Cyber Monday? Get a jump on your holiday shopping with our festive online deals, we've extended our Black Friday sale so you can get 40% off plus free shipping through Monday!

Sale Starts Today

Okay I guess I must be in a good mood due to the impending Holiday b/c the Black Friday sale is starting today and going through Saturday!!! Save 40% with code "blackfriday" + Free Shipping!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

BLACK FRIDAY - 40% OFF EVERYTHING

Ladies bookmark our site and get ready for some great discount shopping on Black Friday! Everything will be 40% off so shop early before the best stuff is gone! 40% off on Friday only, just use code, "blackfriday" at checkout!

Holiday Open House - Save the Date

Shop two boutiques under one roof at the
Clothes Hound / Lauren Skye Holiday Open House!
Avoid the mall and bring your friends to enjoy
hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and big discounts!


Shopclotheshound.com / laurenskyeboutique.com


Brooklyn Heights
605 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603


December 12th 11am-3pm

Viist us at Holiday Market

Get excited, Holiday Market is almost here! Mark your calendar for this Saturday, November 21st, from 9AM to 3PM at the Durham Marriott Convention Center in downtown Durham. This year you will find the hottest trends in jewelry, accessories, fashion, and home decor, and great gifts for everyone on your list. Admission is $5 and also serves as your raffle ticket.

Mention this post and save 10% at the Clothes Hound booth!

SAVE 20%

As Thanksgiving nears there are many things I'm thankful for.....of those I'm seriously thankful for all my blog readers! So here's a discount now through Black Friday just for you!!!

Save 20% now through November 28th with code "gift"

http://www.shopclotheshound.com/

PS-I'm getting the dress to the right this week!

RYU

I just received a great new cardigan from RYU! It's a heather grey knit cardi with a chiffon tie at the neck and it retails for $69! You can't beat that price for a must have cardigan! This sweater is long with large pockets at each side, it looks super cute with jeans, black pants/leggings or even with a dress.

BRAND

Ryu targets women who refuse ostentatious apparel but enjoy diverse fashion channels while promoting individuality. The line maintains female attractiveness while being trendy and up to date. It's a rapidly developing brand that is gaining favorable reviews from US retailers!

Fun after Stocked Market

Until this weekend I had never been to Roanoke, VA. I must say it's a great town and not nearly as small as I thought it was, the mountains are beautiful and while I hear there isn't a lot of shopping it seems there is an endless supply of great restaurants. We got to try out two different ones, Alejandro's on Friday night and Blue 5 and 202 on Saturday night. I'm so glad Louise was there to help me again....I couldn't do it without her. Dana came up on Saturday making this show more fun than the rest, I just love a little girl time! I had fun ladies, can't wait to do it again!

Roanoke Stocked Market

The Junior League of Roanoke Valley is hosting the 21st Annual Stocked Market, bringing merchants from around the country to the Roanoke Civic Center for a weekend of shopping and gearing up for the holidays! From the kickoff Splurge! High Class and Blue Grass event, to the Sneak Peek Preview Coffee, the Stocked Market is the way to get into the holiday spirit.

Where:The Roanoke Civic Center
When: November 12-15

Splurge! - High Class and Blue Grass
Thursday, November 12th - 7 pm to 10 pm
Featuring Blue Moonshine Band, Amazing Prizes, and Comfort Food
*Advanced ticket purchase required - includes two cocktails and food

Sneak Peek Preview Coffee

Friday, November 13th - 9am to 11am

Breakfast, Coffee and Prizes

General Admission Shopping
Friday, November 13th - 11 am to 7 pm
Saturday, November 14th - 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday, November 15th - 11 am to 5 pm

http://www.stockedmarketjlrv.org/

Host a Clothes Hound Shopping Party

You can shop online, at a mall or a big-box store. But in the middle of the crazy holiday shopping seas, beat the crowds by bringing the store to you. All you need is a party plan and some friends!

Shopping can be a relaxing activity when done right. Shopping parties are no longer about tupperware. Fashion can come to you. Why not make some money or earn free goods while you shop? We bring everything you need right to the comfort of your home or spot of your choice.

Here are a few tips to hosting your shopping party:
1. Call or email me to book a date for your shopping party

2. Inquire about hostess incentives. I will give you 10% of net sales; or give you a credit in that amount towards your purchases.

3. Figure out how many guests you need to invite. We like to have about 20 people at each party, however I will do parties with less people if you have friends who LOVE to shop

4. Determine where to host the party. Find out if your local hair salon will host it. Check out the party room in your condo building, or even your own house.
5. Determine whether or not you'll serve food. Most hosts recommend wine and cheese. It involves less hassle. If this does not meet the dietary requirements of the guests, then choose something that works.

The key is a successful shopping party is attendees. A great mix of fabulous shoppers/friends makes for a fun-filled shopping event. Nothing beats personal attention - a whole shopping event that caters to you and your crew.

Another way to increase your incentives - Check to see if your office/church/other entity is interested in hosting a shopping party. The more the merrier. Shopping parties are also a great ideas for bachelorette parties, bridal/wedding showers and other events.
Arrange a time, sit back, relax, and enjoy a cozy, intimate and personalized shopping event.

Nolita Bag featured in Lucky!

The Faux Suede Nolita Big Buddha Bag was just featured in the December issue of Lucky Magazine! Check it out on page $138 in their deal hunting/bargains section.

Also the site has been updated with new items from vfish, check it out!

vfish is an elegant contemporary women’s clothing line based out of Chicago. Founded by husband and wife team Mandy and Tal Moise, a former schoolteacher and entrepreneur; the idea behind vfish is to create a stylish yet always comfortable brand of clothing for women. The timeless looks are carefully crafted to introduce new and innovative patterns while not sacrificing the comfort and feel of the clothing. vfish takes great pride in producing comfortable designer products that are sold at an affordable price.

Thank you Fayetteville

I have to say the girls in the Junior League of Fayetteville are the sweetest bunch! I had so much fun at Holly Day Fair, we had a good crowd and some fun shoppers! It always helps to pass the time at the show when you have fun customers you love to hang out with! Overall the show was great and I definitely want to come back next year.

I just met with Molly from V Fish and should have some new arrivals tomorrow! I'll send out those pics and update the site asap. =)

Shoe and Handbag Intervention

Oprah teamed up with 3 professional Fashionistas for a Shoe and Handbag intervention on her show yesterday and here is what you need to know!

Shoe 411

• Keep Animal Prints Contemporary, they're classic and go with everything



• A pointed toe slims the foot



• Darker colors make your foot look slimmer



• Shoe boots or booties make the leg look longer (just make sure they hit at ankle or below)



• Match darker clothing to dark shoes to elongate the leg



• Tall boots make your legs look longer



• Peep toe shoes hide foot flaws aka ugly toes

The 6 pairs of Shoes everyone needs

• Little Black Pump



• Comfortable flat that works for work and weekend



• Show stopping gorgeous show



• Cute sleek sneaker



• Tall Boot- Heel or Flat



• All weather boot

Handbag 411

• Multiple bags are a violation



• Patterns for everyday use are a violation



• Novelty bags for every day use are a violation



• Utilitarian Backpacks, again, violation



• Your bag should contrast your body shape

Hottest Boots of the Season

• Over the Knee Boot-Make sure to where them in a Flat, a heel cries Pretty Woman



• Boot with Buckles-adds edge



• Slouchy Boot



• Peep toe lace up



• Riding Boot

Holly Day Fair

I have enjoyed a full week of rest! No big shows last week although a few of my best friends threw a fabulous Clothes Hound/Lauren Skye Party on Saturday in Raleigh. It was a great pre-game before the Halloween Festivities. This week I'm gearing up for Holly Day Fair which starts on Thursday and runs through Sunday. The nice part is I'm staying in my own bed for this one, the show is in Fayetteville which is an hour and a half away but it's worth the drive to sleep in my own bed! I'm not sure what to expect from this show but it's the biggest in Eastern NC so I'm hoping for good things!

Holly Day Fair
November 5 - 8, 2009
Charlie Rose Agri-Expo Center The Crown Expo Center 131 E. Mountain Drive Fayetteville, NC 28306

Holly Day Fair is the largest holiday gift and craft show in Eastern North Carolina. Holly Day Fair is a one-stop holiday shopping event that draws an average of 21,000 attendees and 201 vendors. Show-goers have an extensive selection of unique handcrafted and manufactured products to select from. The unique and exclusive gifts include Christmas decorations, crafts, jewelry, clothes, toys, food specialties, household accents, and much more.

Holly Day Fair Hours:
Thursday - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Super Shopper - $12.00Limited tickets ~ fewer shoppers ~ huge aisles ~ great shopping!! No Strollers Please!
Thursday - 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. - $8.00
Friday - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. New extra hour! - $8.00
Saturday - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. - $8.00
Sunday - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. - $8.00
Admission includes parking ~ Children 5 and under Free!