It's no secret I looove to shop. I also like to shop and not spend $400 on an everyday top or $250 on a pair of jeans. But with my champagne taste and a tasty micro beer budget, I was looking forward to checking out Ivy & Leo's new store in SouthPark at the Specialty Shops on the Park.
Upon my entry, the first thing I did was gravitate to the fall sweater dresses and checked a few price tags around the store. Here's what I saw as (very) general price break downs from my quick peruse:
Tops: $30-$60
Sweaters: $40-$80
Dresses (cocktail): $50-$100
Dreses (casual): $30-$75
Jackets: $30-$100 (didn't see real leather here)
Jeans: Didn't get a chance to check these out
Accessories: $5-$30
Shoes: Didn't get a chance to check these out either
So, as you can see the prices are pretty affordable for a cute trendy piece. This store definitely skews a bit younger, but it's not "clubbing" clothes, nor will these items last more than three seasons if you know what I mean. I did a little digging and I found a really cute blousy cocktail dress with a bit of beading on the sleeves for $60. Plus, they usually don't carry more than 3-5 of each item (varied size) so the likelihood that you'll run into someone sportin' the same dress/coat/shirt/etc. is rare.
While it's not my end all be all to Charlotte fashion, it's nice to have a store like this that's really accessible to wide range of ages and interests. With the nice, helpful and non-pushy staff, eclectic selection and affordable prices, I'll be back to Ivy & Leo!