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Blossom with our Spring Lookbook

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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Well, we’re already into April, and Spring is blossoming all around us in Mississippi’s College Town. We thought we would share another LOOKBOOK from our great Main Street member boutiques. Just browse through these treasures that are sure to make you and your home blossom this Spring — all found right here in Downtown Starkville! Whether you are a Starkville resident or part of our extended Bulldog family home for a fun weekend, you’ll enjoy friendly faces and personal service as you celebrate our unique local businesses. Find the perfect goodies just in time for Easter baskets, Teacher Appreciation Week, Graduation, Mother’s Day, or just a special treat for yourself! Enjoy!

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unWINE Downtown: Spring Edition!

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Monday, March 12th, 2012

unWINE Downtown is back for Spring and better than ever! This evening of ladies only shopping and wine tasting was one of Starkville’s most popular events last Fall, and we’ve brought it back for Spring with even more wines, more hours and more boutiques!

unWINE Downtown will be held on Thursday, March 22 in Downtown Starkville from 5:30 – 9:30pm. We’ve confirmed nearly 20 Main Street member stores who will be participating — all boasting 25% OFF everything for this one night! Each store will also host a featured wine for tasting, selected by Main Street member Oak and Steel Wine & Spirits.

Bring your ticket to the Greater Starkville Development Partnership office at 200 East Main Street between 5:30 and 6:30 on Thursday, March 22 to pick up your complimentary stemless wine glassine a list of participating stores. Then, shop and taste to your heart’s content!

We’ll be posting the official list of wine selections with tasting notes soon, but you can catch a preview on our unWINE Downtown Pinterest board!

Don’t miss it, ladies! Pick up your tickets for $30 each at the GSDP office during regular business hours.

BONUS:
Main Stree members Harmonie Boutique and Libby Story have already started unWINE Pinterest boards on their pages with some of their favorite finds! Go follow!

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Spring Break Fashion Tips from Deep South Pout

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Monday, March 5th, 2012

Next week is Spring Break in Mississippi’s College Town, y’all! We caught up with the lovely ladies of Main Street member, Deep South Pout to find out their TOP TEN tips for exuding fashionista cuteness whether you’re staying home or off to parts unknown. Check them out, take a look at the slide show and head Downtown for a peek at the Pout!

DEEP SOUTH POUT’S Top Ten Trends for Spring Break Style:

Bright Fun colors! Bright in-your-face colors are everywhere this spring! Colored skinny jeans–this is all the rage this spring/summer; if you don’t have a pair, you’ll regret it everyday!
Color Blocking! For those of you who haven’t jumped on the color-blocking wagon yet…it’s a confident way to pair together solid bright colors without mixing patterns! Don’t forget how easy color-blocking is with our FAB seamless wear!! You can take a plain yellow top and add a pop of orange under it with our fun bright seamless!
Neutral flats or wedges! With all these bright colors and color-blocking trends you MUST grab a pair for neutral wedges or flats! Must Must Must!
White is here… yep.. even before Easter! I know, I know…you southern women are freaking out at the thought of breaking out the white skinnies before “time”! That rule is long gone! Grab those white skinnies and bright fun wedges or flats and hit the town!
Have fun with layering! Wether you are taking a dress thats a little too short and pairing ‘em with a fun skinny jean, or you love to layer colorful seamless with a fab pattern! Layering is a MUST!
Romantic prints and trends! Be on the look out for more ruffles, pleats and lace!! The soft romantic ruffle look is everywhere this spring! Whether it’s a top with lace with a floral pattern or a soft pleated top! The soft and sweet look is huge this season!
Bold graphics!! We are more than obsessed with chevron prints this season! Look for attention-getting geometric prints!! If you haven’t grabbed a chevron print dress or top yet…just walk down Main Street, you’ll find ‘em!
Our favorite trend without a doubt is the Urban Boho trend! The Urban Boho trend is so fun! Mixing a hippie chic and gypsy boho clothing and jewelry for a fun carefree, less-than-polished everyday look! Whether it’s a Blu Gertrude headband or vintage key necklace, Urban Boho is here to stay!
Be on the look out for bold pastels! If you aren’t in love with the bright in-your-face color trends, you can still color block with pastels! Think Tiffany-blue skinnies and a daffodil top! They are soon to be everywhere! Polish off your look with pastel nail color–whether soft yellow, lavender, or cotton candy pink–you’ll definitely be on trend!
Lastly, hi-gloss/sleek metallics add carefree luxe to any outfit. Dress up your white skinnies with a chic shimmery top and a must-have patterned clutch. Finish off the look by layering your fav dainty necklaces and bangles.

If that’s not enough, be on the lookout, because Deep South Pout is also just a few weeks away from their store grand opening in Columbus, MS! We’re proud that they are expanding to our neighboring city with more ways to grab the gypsy feel we’ve all come to love in Downtown Starkville. Also, launching on April 1 is their new website and blog! You’ll be able to shop right from your couch without even calling! Congratulations to DSP! We’re proud you call Downtown Starkville home!

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unWINE Downtown Tasting Notes

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Thursday, November 10th, 2011

We’re very excited about tonight’s wine tasting and shopping event in Downtown Starkville. What better way to do a “girls’ night out” than with friends, exclusive shopping and great wine selections. A special thank you goes out to Main Street member Oak and Steel (in the Cotton District) for making our selections for the evening. Their expertise on these delicious, but affordable wines will not disappoint.

Ladies, mark favorites on your wine menu as you shop this evening and check back here for the full tasting notes and suggested pairings for each one. It’s time to unWINE!!

OUR WINE SELECTIONS:

Book Mart Café
Yalumba Y-Series
Viognier, Australia
Retail Price: $12.16

Ratings: Wine Enthusiast #93 of Top 100 Best Buys

Notes: Exhibits an alluring mix of honeysuckle, candied ginger and glace´ pineapple aromas, which are typical of this exotic variety. In the mouth the palate has flavours of fresh pineapple and dried figs. It is finely balanced with silky texture from wild fermentation and lees aging. A wine of poise, which is delicious with zucchini flowers stuffed with a goat’s cheese, pine nut and baby spinach mousse. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

www.yalumba.com

The Sundial
Bogle
Sauvignon Blanc, California
Retail Price: $10.37

Ratings: Wine Enthusiast # 3 of Top 100 Best Buys

Notes: To awake the palate, the first scents include lemon zest and freshly mowed grass. Once primed, you will appreciate clean and refreshing crispness of the citrus fruit paired with just a tiny hint of spring sweet peas. The mouthfeel, bracing with acidity, remains laced with touches of richer tropical pineapple fruit. Finishing lean and satisfying, this wine makes your mouth water for more! Bogle’s Sauvignon Blanc is a great accompaniment to a wide range of appetizers and light dishes, especially fish and shellfish, spring greens, goat cheese and fruit salsas.

www.boglewinery.com

Oooh La La
Acrobat
Pinot Gris, Oregon
Retail Price: $13.22

Notes: The color is pale straw with golden highlights. The nose finds fresh pear and honeydew melon with flavors of mandarin orange, lemon, kiwi, pear and spice. A round entry on the palate with nice balance between acidity and residual sugar. A clean, refreshing finish.

kingestate.com

Reeds
Fetzer
Gewurztraminer, California
Retail Price: $9.67

Notes: Aromatic rose petal, lychee and candied lemon peel notes give way to ripe peach and dried pineapple flavors. A juicy acidity balances out the candied fruit flavors.

Fetzer.com

Aspen Bay
First Drop Wines – The Red One
Blended Red, Australia
Retail Price: $12.21

Notes: The Red One is an eclectic blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Shiraz, 5% Barbera, 5% Trincadeira, 2% Tempranillo and 1% Nebbiolo. Possessing a deep garnet-purple color, this wine gives classic cabernet notes of cassis and graphite with some black cherry, cinnamon, anise and tar. Medium-high acid and a medium to firm level of chewy tannins support the good concentration of earthy fruit, with a good measure of spice coming through in the long finish.

firstdropwines.com

Occasions
Boxhead
Shiraz, Australia
Retail Price: $12.34

Notes: Bright and jammy, offering a nice mouthful of black cherry and citrusy spice flavors that linger nicely on the easygoing finish.

vsimports.com

Mary Virginia’s
Pacific Rim
Dry Riesling, California
Retail Price: $9.29

Ratings: Wine Enthusiast # 1 of Top 100 Best Buys

Notes: The wine is crisp, dry and lush with flavors of citrus, jasmine and minerals. Our Dry Riesling is endlessly versatile and harmoniously complements the world’s most vibrant and flavorful cuisine from Asian to European to a wide variety of seafood, cheeses and cold meats.

rieslingrules.com

Frock Fashions
Pennywise
Chardonnay, California
Retail Price: $11.56

Notes: Our first vintage of Pennywise Chardonnay is a golden beauty with aromas of honeysuckle, fresh orchard peaches, mandarin orange, and jasmine. This blend was crafted to be a succulent, tropical Chardonnay with flavors of mango, nectarine, and Asian pear with bright citrus acids and rich integrated French Oak. Pairings: This wine would pair wonderfully with tropical or pan-asian cuisine. Pair this wine with grilled salmon over mango salsa, jasmine rice and bok choy. Pot stickers with an edamame salad and soy vinaigrette, or grilled shrimp with a pineapple salsa alongside a cold Asian noodle salad on a hot summer night.

togwines.com

Harmonie Boutique
Cono Sur
Carmenere, Chile
Retail Price: $9.11

Notes: It is a beautiful and intense dark plum red color with aromas of strawberries, raspberries and other berries that combine with pleasant and soft spicy hints. With aromas of herbs, olive and black fruits. The feel is tight and linear but clean, with grapey, lightly herbal flavors of blackberry and dark plum. Spice and licorice notes grace the juicy finish

conosur.com

Polka Tots
Trapiche Oak Cask
Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina
Retail Price: $10.91

Ratings: Wine Enthusiast # 74 of Top 100 Best Buys

Notes: Shows good currant, fig and dark tobacco notes, with nice loam-tinged grip framing the medium-weight finish.

trapiche.com.ar

R. Tabb & Co.
Vega Sindoa El Chaparral
Grenache, Spain
Retail Price: $17.42

Notes: Inky ruby. Exotically perfumed bouquet displays black raspberry, cherry compote, licorice and dark chocolate, plus a sexy floral overtone. Fresh, focused red and dark berry flavors are given depth by a note of bitter chocolate and framed by silky tannins. Finishes with very good clarity and mineral snap, with the black raspberry note repeating.

nekeas.com

Thyme
Jacob’s Creek
Sparkling, Australia
Retail Price: $10.23

Notes:
Colour:  Mid straw green with a fine gas bead and persistent mousse.
Bouquet:  The refreshing lemon citrus aromas of Chardonnay are in harmony wit the red currant characters of Pinot Noir.
Palate:  Generous citrus fruit flavours are enhanced with creamy nutty yeast characters providing both richness and structure. The wine finishes soft, crisp and clean.

jacobscreek.com

Purple Elephant
McManis
Pinot Noir, California
Retail Price: $10.91

Ratings: Wine Enthusiast # 24 of Top 100 Best Buys

Notes: Cherry, Watermelon and Strawberry scents to the olfactory nerves. A subtle background of Hazelnut and Vanilla accompanies the fruit scents. Blackberry and Boysenberry are present on the palate. The berry flavors are enhanced by the wines nice acidity and mild tannins.

mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com

Libby Story
Zolo
Malbec, Argentina
Retail Price: $12.75

Notes: Purplish red color. Fresh aromas, fruity, red fruits, plums and strawberries, with a delicate hint of vanilla. In the mouth it is smooth, and has a harmonious finish.

bodega-tapiz.com.ar

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Fall for Fall: Our Harvest Shopping Look Book

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Friday, September 30th, 2011

Fall temperatures are appearing more often in Starkville finally, and that means pumpkins, autumn colors, warmer layers and, of course, even more tailgating than before. We asked our Main Street member shops to show us favorites from their Fall collections, and wow! Take a look at these great items available right here in Downtown Starkville! Local shopping never looked so good.