The Shop Tart

New clothes, new hair.

The Shop Tart — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:50:25 +0000

Does anyone else find this time of year gets very busy? In a good way? You have to be ready to party at a moment’s notice. In recent months, two things have helped keep the Shop Tart party-ready at all times. Yesterday, she had her second Keratin straightening treatment at Austral Salon. The first was [...]

Staying in all weekend. So relaxing. Not.

The Shop Tart — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:50:36 +0000

The problem with staying in all weekend is it’s exhausting. Knowing the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction was coming up on Sunday, the Shop Tart and her husband decided to have a quiet night at home on Friday. They took advantage of 256-ToGo’s free delivery in honor of the Yankees’ World Series* win and [...]

Mmmmm Vista.

The Shop Tart — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:50:02 +0000

For the last couple weeks, the Shop Tart and a friend have been trying to find time to have lunch, which is harder to schedule than you might think. They finally succeeded, planning the lunch a week in advance for M Vista, which is one of those restaurants that inspires deep contemplation about one’s order. [...]

Party!

The Shop Tart — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:50:04 +0000

The Shop Tart is still walking on air, thrilled that all of you voted for her in the Free Times’ Best of Columbia poll. Winner that she is, she attended last night’s Best of Columbia party and had a lovely time, much thanks to her hosts, Free Times and editor Dan Cook. Before the party, [...]

Sparkle!

The Shop Tart — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:50:35 +0000

Recently, a reader and Twitter follower asked for advice on Twitter: Could really use suggestions on holiday party attire. Any posts to come? Trying to get a head start! Everything from Frankie’s Fun Park to a formal professional event. Ahhh quite varied… Short answer? Sequins. Long answer? Sequins, in every form, everywhere. Yes, even for day. The [...]

Asheville.

The Shop Tart — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:50:40 +0000

First of all, Leonard Cohen is indescribably awesome. He’s in his mid-seventies, but croons and moves like a man forty thirty fifty years younger. A man, that is, with a great voice and some serious moves. Leonard Cohen is the reason to stay married forever and ever. Who needs a younger man when this is [...]

Busy, busy weekend.

The Shop Tart — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:50:20 +0000

*Yawn* When the Shop Tart woke up this morning, she immediately wondered how she would get a nap today. Her weekend was packed with fun things to do and she didn’t want to miss a thing. Before going out Friday night, the Shop Tart decided to treat the children to a delicious dinner: It was high time [...]

Oops. Started the weekend early.

The Shop Tart — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:50:30 +0000

It happens. You’ve done it. You go out on a Thursday, thinking you’ll chat with a few friends, have a drink and go home. A little teaser for the weekend to come, if you will. Just know that if Tom Hall is involved, you’ll be in FPO* faster than you can say “two oyster baskets, [...]

Lip-colored lipstick. (Listen up, kids.)

The Shop Tart — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:50:46 +0000

The other day, the Shop Tart dropped the bomb that natural lip color fades with age. This came as a surprise to many of you and the Shop Tart is sorry. She’s no scientist, but she would imagine regular application of a product containing SPF might help. (Why? Because SPF is the solution to all [...]

Lunch for a cause with the ladies of Lola and a celebrity guest.

The Shop Tart — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:50:41 +0000

First things first: Please don’t forget to leave a comment in the comment section below to be entered to win a family pass to EdVenture’s HalloWonka, open tonight through Friday. The comment can be about anything whatsoever, even what you ate for breakfast. Or how you really feel about your ex-boyfriend. The Shop Tart wants [...]