“Shop” listings
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The Bag Lady
New Age-y women are the prime customers at this eclectic boutique that sells books, meditation aids and divination supplies (like runes, tarot, etc.). Check out the artisan jewelry, a good deal of which includes polished stones. (09/2011)
1710 Kenilworth Ave
704-338-9778
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The Buttercup Gifts and Stationary
This gift shop stocks higherend glassware and dinnerware, but is best known for its fancy stationery and invitations, which include brand-name lines like Vera Bradley and Lilly Pulitzer. (09/2011)
343 Providence Rd
704-332-5329
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Velocity Sneaker Boutique
This is the place to go for cutting-edge sneakers: The University City area showroom carries footwear that’s bound to be noticed, like shiny, gold high-tops. Caps and sports watches are also available to complete your look, however classic or outrageous. (09/2011)
8925 J M Keynes Dr, #3
704-549-8853
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Doncaster Charlotte
State your needs (skirts, slacks, jackets, shorts), then pick your fabrics, colors and styles—and Doncaster will take care of the rest. This is the only walk-in shop of the high-end women’s clothier that otherwise only sells its goods nationally via consultants. (08/2011)
131 Providence Rd
704-370-0433;
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The Secret Chocolatier
This local outfit offers solace for your sweet tooth—artisan truffles, creams, cakes and a wide array of brownies. The goods are sold at five Charlotte shops; uptown, get them at Blynk Organic, in the Bank of America Plaza (101 S Tryon St). (07/2011)
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Scout & Molly’s
This boutique in the upscale SouthPark area offers stylish women’s apparel. It has laidback, personal service, and even a pooch to make you feel welcome. The 30-plus designer brands range from AG to Velvet. (06/2011)
3920 Sharon Rd
704-817-7009
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Fabo Café
The emphasis is more on art than coffee and baked goods in this café (although the brownies are worth every calorie). More than 50 local artists sell original work at affordable prices. (03/2011)
2820 Selwyn Ave, Ste 180
704-900- 2430
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KK BLOOM BOUTIQUE
Buy the clothes and accessories preferred by Charlotte’s most stylish women at this fashion boutique, located in the ritzy Myers Park neighborhood. Lines carried include Wink, Sky, Trinity, Ya, Splendid and Geren Ford. (01/2011)
2823 Selwyn Ave
980-428-6443
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SHOP SCIENCE
Get the kids thinking while playing with a “smart” toy from this store at Discovery Place, the hands-on, kid-friendly museum. (01/2011)
At Discovery Place 301 N Tryon St
704-372-6261 ext252
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REBEL BASE COMICS & TOYS
Who says you have to grow up? This is the best comics store in town to buy both comics and the fantasy/adventure games that often appeal to the same clientele. There are also action fi gures galore. (01/2011)
701-C S Sharon Amity Rd
704-442-9660
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SUSPICIOUS MINDS
This show, on view at the city’s museum of contemporary photography, features fantastical prints by legendary surrealist photographer Jerry Uelsmann, as well other shutterbugs working in the genre. Through Feb. 6. (01/2011)
At The Light Factory 345 N College St
704-333-9755
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OLD DOG CLOTHING
The name of this stylish men’s boutique is appropriate: There’s always a golden retriever lazing about the doorway. Both the pooch and the merchandise—quality sportswear—exude an elegant-but-relaxed vibe. (11/2010)
6822 Phillips Place Ct
704- 554-5000
