Fashion Show

I just spent the afternoon with Jessica which was lovely. Beyond making me a delicious lunch we planned out the order, play list and all the details of our upcoming show in Charlotte on Friday night. We have 6 models and 18 outfits to showcase. These Charlotte girls are in for a real treat! Jessica owns an online boutique and we feel our stores really compliment one another. We have done 1 other fashion show together and are always bouncing ideas off each other. Stay tuned for pictures from the show!

Dress by Theme

While at Market I stopped by the Lisa Adams showroom, called Therapy and shopping therapy it was! I came across a new designer by the name of Theme out of LA and loved their little line of sweet and sassy dresses. I purchased the dress to the right which will retail for less than $75! Hints of skin peaking through sheer fabric is really big this fall. See you can be sexy without showing too much! This dress can be worn to work, holiday parties and out to dinner just add the right shoes and accessories.

Charleston Fun

I ran into my two friends Dana and Dana and a group of their friends while in Charleston! Funny we were 4 hours from home but ended up seeing several people we knew. The Dana's were there for a bachelorette party which got me thinking about the ones I've been to. Even been to one in Charleston a few years back. Of course it's fun to get all the girls together, dress up, drink too much and stay out too late but why oh why must we be made to wear hideous outfits and carry around penis paraphernalia? I obviously enjoy dressing up and will think about an outfit for such an occasion months in advance. Unfortunately only weeks in advance you receive an email saying we must all wear black b/c the bachelorette will be in white or some such nonsense. #1 I hate dressing like everyone else, I want to stand out. #2 aren't we too old to all be dressing a like, our group normally gets enough attention without doing that. #3 We don't all have the same taste, you make like airbrushed T-shirts, I do not =) I know it's all in fun and it's not about me that weekend it's about the bride but I swear the torture seems to start earlier and earlier these days. Before all the bridesmaids had to wear a hideous dress and all look the same on the wedding day now it's starts with the bachelorette party. Brides to be I beg you not to make your friends dis their sense of style for your bachelorette party!

C. Luce

I hope everyone had an amazing Labor Day Weekend! Me and my hubby went to Charleston where we met up with my mom and step-dad. We had a fabulous time doing a lot of touristy things, needless to say we walked a lot and my feet hurt about 1/2 the time, of course I would never wear sneakers unless I was working out so I guess I can't complain.

With Labor Day behind us new fall fashions will continue to roll in. To the right is a small sample of a new line we bought from, C. Luce. We got these two super cute dresses along with an adorable purple coat and beautiful grey wrap sweater. All of these items will retail under $70!!!! I'm positive these items will sell out quickly!

Labor Day Sale

Happy Labor Day Weekend!!!! I'm sure you have big plans for this long weekend whether that includes a stay-cation or maybe a quick get away, whatever you do have fun and dress the part!!

Clothes Hound is having a little celebration of it's on with a 20% off sale now through Monday!!! Save 20% on everything from already reduced summer merchandise to new fall fashions. Just use code "fallfashion" at checkout!!! With this discount summer items are 75% off!!! Happy Shopping!

NC State Kickoff Game

NC State Game by bbatts featuring Dorothy Perkins

NC State kicks off the football season tonight and I can't wait!!! I was so proud of myself for pulling together an outfit that actually works and fits (since I'm 14 weeks pregnant that's tricky). Tonight's game should be an exciting one against South Carolina! Although I can't drink the duff beer above I have my O'douls ready! Football is so big in the south and you have to dress the part, I'll be wearing my new Karlie scarf and Black Slouchy boots by Matisse.

Calm before the Storm

I guess you could call these next few weeks the calm before the storm. This Fall/Winter is going to be crazy busy for Clothes Hound. Chances are if you are anywhere on the East Coast you can find us in a city near you. Here is a run down of Shows and Events we will be attending:

September 18th - Fashion Show, Charlotte NC

September 25th - Sorority Party, Columbia SC

September 29 - October 1, Shecky's Philadelphia PA

October 8 - 11, Martha's Market, Charlottesville VA

October 14-17, Hollydays, Baton Rouge LA

October 21 - 25, A Shopping Spree, Raleigh NC

November 5-7, Holly Day Market, Fayettville NC

November 14 - 16, The Stocked Market, Roanoke VA

November 21 - Holiday Market, Durham NC

December 2 - 6, Bizarre Bazaar, Richmond VA