apricot lane and giveaway winner!

apricot lane and giveaway winner!

Hello summer and hello Sunny Slide Up readers!  Congratulations to the winner of the Melie Bianco Bag…..

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It may be scorching out and sometimes that means it can be hard to find a cute outfit that you feel fabulous in, both for the style and the comfort! Summer fashion is all about keeping cool in easy, flowy pieces and of course, showing off some sun-kissed skin!

We love styling our customers in the latest and greatest fashion trends at both Apricot Lane locations in the Charlotte area. We have a store at StoneCrest in South Charlotte and one in Huntersville at the Birkdale Village shopping center. With styles straight from the L.A. fashion district and a personalized shopping experience, we’re dedicated to helping you look your best with celebrity-inspired affordable fashions! We have a wide variety of summer looks in store, and here are a few of our very favorites:

The Maxi

Maxi dresses are extremely comfortable and versatile! You can dress it down by throwing a chambray button down over it, or dress it up by adding some jewelry and wedges. Apricot Lane has maxis that offer details like cut-outs or a high-low hem. We have these flowy dresses in a variety of colors and on-trend patterns like floral, tie-dye, and stripes.

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Summer Scarfs

Now you may be thinking, “Scarfs?…In the summer? Are you crazy?” Opt for a lightweight scarf that isn’t super bulky to add some color to an outfit on cooler days or evenings. Available in a variety of colors, prints and patterns, these airy summer scarves can instantly add personality to any look. Summer scarfs are also great for traveling as they can double as a shawl if it gets chilly, a sarong for hot days at the beach or pool, or a unique belt over a fabulous dress!

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Boyfriend Jeans

These coveted, celebrity inspired jeans are perfect for days when it’s too hot for clingy skinny jeans. The relaxed fit and worn-out look results in a laid-back feel that can take you from day to night. We offer boyfriend jeans made to fit a woman’s body at a price far less than what celebrities pay.

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Bright Tones

Summer is the time to let your style shine with bright colors! Whether you chose to be daring in a colorful dress, top or with accessories, you can’t go wrong with a bold hue. Don’t be afraid to mix several together for extra pop!

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Be sure to connect with us on social media to stay updated on new arrivals, upcoming events, fashion tips and more! Check us out at Facebook.com/ApricotLaneCharlotte and Pinterest.com/apricotlanenc/.

And remember…

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XOXO,

Monica

(Monica Gerberding is the director of stores and senior buyer for Apricot Lane throughout North Carolina)

popsicles are popping up

popsicles are popping up

Everywhere I turn these days I seem popsicles.  Remember the post Jenn did on popsicles? I want to make each one!

There are popsicle shirts for babies like this one by bowdacious on etsy!  how cute!

popsicle shirt

 

 

 

or these party invites from  Babadoo Stationery

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This past weekend, The Mister and I headed out to the latest big thing in Charlotte King of Pops!  A local, all natural popsicle stand.  You have to follow them on their social media outlets or websites to see where they are setting up shop (basically an ice cart on wheels).   I will tell you… They were amazing!  If you live in the Charlotte area, you gotta try them out!  With flavors like Banana Puddin’, Chocolate Sea Salt, Blackberry Ginger Lemon and Grapefruit Hibiscus, you will not be dissapointed!   You can find them here on facebook.

charlotte king of pops

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Now, I know everyone loves free stuff, so I have designed a few printables for you to download and use as you would like.  These are designed to fit an 8×10 frame.  Just double click on the images below, and you will be taken to the full size!

If you have any problems, please let me know!

Enjoy and Happy Summer!

popsicle free printable

colors of summer printable

summer time printable

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bold beach style

bold beach style

I’m heading to the beach this coming up weekend for a much needed long weekend getaway….YAY!

I love a beautiful bold patterned beach towel.  Here is a collection I would love to be tanning on:

Stylish Beach Towels 2013

1. Alamere Beach Towel • Z Gallerie

2. Ikat Space Dye Luxury Beach Towel • Target

3. Palm Leaf Beach Towel • Land’s End

4. Zebra Beach Towel • Need Supply Co.

5. Billabong Land N Sea Beach Towel • PacSun 

6. Plum Crazy Beach Towel • Vera Bradley

7. Green Stepped Chevron Beach Towel • Jonathan Adler

8. Zig Zag Beach Towel • PB Teen

***Many of these are on sale/clearance now since it is already the middle of summer.  And you know how I love a sale!

SURFS UP!

Have you entered to win the Melie Bianco hobo bag GIVEAWAY from Apricot Lane Charlotte yet?  CLICK HERE to enter!  It only takes a minute and you could win a beautiful handbag!  The contest ends this Friday…..good luck!

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