In Las Vegas before the starts & on the way tonight to see in concert. The glitz and glam is out in full force!

Enjoying fall 13 research. ..Obvious that one season hints at what will become full blown the next. Leather, mirror metallics, gold finishes

Amazing day! Just finished DNC delegate Lauren Bank's makeover in Birmingham. She looked amazing! A fav piece: kateSpade quilted handbag!

Western boots are still a MUST HAVE on campus but-new on Belk.com-Gameday boots branded with university logos are crazy cool.

Love my weekends in Charlotte. Going to baby shower in my favorite color blocked maxi dress.

I try to go neutral but cannot seem to give up my loud lips-EVER! So glad fall is so close and that the wine list of lip colors is so "in".

here in Charlotte 1st week in September. I will be guest blogger for . Doing some fun delegate makeovers next week.

In handbag showroom to see spring. Silhouettes & colors so fresh & modern. Loved kelly green tote. Bold color still trending.

Phenomenal to see importance of the jacket -upstaging cardigans as "completer pieces"of choice for next few seasons. Prints on the horizon.

Here with super Belk buyer Joelle W. at the in NYC. Just ran into old friend .

Here in the awesome new Showroom in NYC to look at handbags & jewelry for spring 2013. Wow!

One showcase winner was stuck in India. Delivered exciting news to her @11AM our time-late at night there.She was wide awake.

Surprised designer finalists @ showcase event today at our corporate headquarters. The fab 15 finalists were actually winners.

White stretch hummer delivered showcase winners to Belk headquarters. They walked Belk BLUE carpet! Red carpet so last year!

On beach in leopard swimsuit surrounded by bold patterns, I have no doubt we're in print cycle that'll have us spellbound next few seasons.

Looking for ways to transition easily into fall? Try saturated-wear me now/wear me later spice tones punctuated with a bright pop of color!

Wear it now & wear it later? Yes, almost August & getting questions on how to transition. Start w/ankle booties, sheer blouse,metal collar.

First of next week will be emailing those Southern Designer Showcase contest entrants who will be invited back to Charlotte for next round.

Heading to Belk Corp Headquarters to welcome 36 candidates in our Southern Designer Showcase competition.

Delighted to finally meet NBC TV morning anchor @kellieWCNC during my fall overview at our Southpark store this morning.