Thank goodness the weekend is here, because the Shop Tart’s life is really hard and she needs to relax. Yesterday, she had to get up early and teach a Pilates class, then she had a doctor’s appointment and - this is where her day gets really tough - she had to go get a facial at Pout, part of a six-facial series she purchased. Shannon is treating her with LED light therapy (and lots of other lovely things including, but not limited to, hand massages, face masques and foot rubs.) The light therapy, along with Laser Genesis treatments from Dr. Hurley at Illumination, has been helping her lovely, crusty chin immensely. Do you like the word “crusty?” In reference to skin? Anyhow, it’s getting better. After the facial, the Shop Tart had her makeup reapplied by Connie, Chantecaille’s makeup artist who was visiting Pout.

Interesting Fact: Sylvie Chantecaille was one of the creators of Prescriptives.

Fascinating Fact: The Shop Tart used Prescriptives foundation until she discovered Chantecaille, which saved her from making a trip to the mall.

Who knew about that connection? Prescriptives was the first foundation she really loved and Chantecaille was even better. The great thing about Chantecaille makeup is that it has things in it that are good for the skin, so you aren’t just looking pretty. You’re treating your skin at the same time. The Future Skin Foundation she favors comes in a little pot, so you don’t waste one bit. If you think of it as a two-in-one product (or three or four, as it also offers sun protection and charged water and seaweed,) the slightly higher cost doesn’t seem like such a big deal. If you want to talk about this some more, tap the Shop Tart on the shoulder next time you see her out and about; she’ll be more than happy to go on about how much she loves this stuff. Connie also used Chantecaille’s La Baleine compact for the Shop Tart’s eyes. If she didn’t already own it, she would have bought it. So pretty! Also, every purchase helps save the whales. Whales still rock.

After Pout, she headed to Lola for a drop of bubbly, a little shopping and a lot of fun. Those ladies know how to have a good time. They know how to buy for a store, too. The Shop Tart always finds something she’s never seen. They have loads (seriously. Loads.) of Trina Turk, as well as smaller brands like Eva Franco, Francis, Signette, and Elliott Lauren and they always manage to find just the right pieces.

And there were tons of things on sale…

And they have fancy maternity jeans and Michael Stars Maternity tops, both pregnancy essentials, for comfort and style.

Although there was plenty of bubbly (Shop Tart fave Pol Clement) and beer for the guys, this lady brought her own Chardonnay. The Shop Tart was so impressed; always being prepared for a party is verrah important. That’s Cindy, one of the owners of Lola, on the left.

Frederick Jabber was there from Weathers with plenty of goods for the men. And, don’t know if you noticed this, but he is pretty handsome. The Shop Tart thinks ladies’ stores need more handsome men around. Just saying.

Kicks of Lexington is located inside Lola, which is way cool if you’re looking to get your whole outfit in one place. One lucky lady found a maxi dress that wasn’t quite right until she also scored a skinny belt and shoes from Kicks. Speaking of that belt, we are obsessed and may have to go back and snap one up for ourselves. It was about an inch wide, black, and decorated with dull brass studs. Punk rock-ish and feminine all at the same time. Love these Nanette Lepores, by the way.

Love this pair of dressy Matisse sandals, too. At only $79, they might be your best score of the summer. You would wear them into the ground. Promise.

As always, there was a lot of pretty jewelry at Kicks and Lola. Most of these are by Theodosia, available at Kicks.

After a lovely time at Lola (and a couple of cute tops…on sale…shhhhh…) the Shop Tart met Mr. Shop Tart at Mr. Friendly’s in the bar for an après-work glass of bubbly and a snack. Bartender Justin poured a delicious glass of bubbly and the Shop Tart completely forgot to ask what it was. Maybe the visual will help.

The lemon-basil seafood cakes with cucumber-crab tartar sauce and pickled veggie relish were so good that the happy couple ordered them twice.

The Shop Tart was kind of ashamed to admit she had never tried the French Quarter pimento cheese. She had enjoyed it on a burger, of course, but never as a stand-alone dish. The important thing to do when you’ve made a mistake is own up to it and do your best to remedy the situation, so this was their dessert. Oh, so good!

And home they went, to hang out on the porch and contemplate next week’s trip to Isle of Palms. Sea Biscuit, Poe’s Tavern, the Wreck…do e-mail the Shop Tart with any other suggestions. She loves a good personal recommendation.

In other news…

• Simply Savory is offering six wines at their free tasting this afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. That’s a lot of free wine!
• Howard of Terra recently earned his Wine Specialist Certification. Great for him and super-great for you, because you won’t need to know a darn thing about wine to get the best at Terra! Do take advantage of Howard’s knowledge, perhaps this evening.
• The closing sale at Mbellished just got better, 40% off.
• The re-modeling wine sale at Gourmet Shop is almost over, so take advantage soon  and get 25% off tons of good wine (10% more if you get a case.) By the way, love these Komachi knives by Kershaw/Shun. The work great, are mad stylish, and only cost $12.56 each in the current sale. Add a little bamboo cheese board and some yummy cheese and you have the perfect hostess gift. Mwah!
  



• Check out new summer mark-downs at M Boutique, 25% off. Love this French Connection dress (looks like Missoni, at a much lower price.)
  



• The All-Local Farmers’ Market is happening tomorrow at Gervais and Vine. On July 4th, the market will move to its permanent location at 701 Whaley Street, so enjoy it while you can. The Shop Tart will be there bright and early before she heads to the beach to stock up on eggs, maybe a steak or two, fresh salad greens and flowers for the beach house.
• Tomorrow, from noon to 2 pm, head to Cellar on Greene for another free wine tasting and giant wine sale (over thirty wines.) Taste for free and take some home to enjoy on the porch.

Happy Shopping and don’t forget to tell them you read it on the Shop Tart!

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