Mint moves to Broughton Street
Mint Boutique has moved from its location on the corner of Abercorn and Liberty streets to 115 West Broughton Street, between Banana Republic and Avida Restaurant, and across the street from The Gap and James Gunn. In addition to the move, Mint’s hours of operation will also be expanded, open from 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday, and 12pm noon to 5pm on Sundays. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.mintsavannah.com.
“You could be just weeks away from learning a skill that has the potential of earning you millions and millions of dollars,” the web site assures you. This is a promise made by MakeGoodTeeth.com, a Savannah-based web site and company that teaches people to make gold choppers. They go on to explain: “Gold teeth have absolutely exploded in popularity over the past several years and you’re about to be offered an opportunity to cash in on this craze. You can’t turn the TV on these days without seeing someone with a full set of gold grillz in their mouth.” Where do I sign? Well, if I had an extra $4,800 kicking around and more than $3,000 for school supplies, I’d go to 
In most towns, a couple dozen stores located within a ten-block area would consider themselves competition. But 22 shops in Savannah have joined forces to create the Downtown Design District, an impromptu outdoor mall in the heart of the historic district. Visit 
The Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 Fashion Show will take place Saturday, May 27 at 4pm and 8pm. This year’s venue will be the Trustees Theater at 216 East Broughton Street in Savannah. The show will highlight the designs of more than 50 undergraduate and graduate students. Vogue magazine’s Editor-at-Large André Leon Talley and SCAD President Paula S. Wallace will honor fashion legend Vera Wang during the 8pm show with the André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award. Past honorees include Oscar de la Renta, Karl Lagerfeld and Miuccia Prada. Talley is also a member of the SCAD Board of Trustees. Tickets to this year’s event are sold out, but don’t fret, SCAD will be offering a live webcast of the 8pm event on this page: 
The hustle and bustle of downtown Savannah is a fitting contrast to one of the city’s newest escapes. Tucked away in the heart of our beautiful historic district, wedged between the Ballastone Inn and Cora Bett Thomas Realty, is the Savannah Day Spa on Oglethorpe Street. In this unlikely setting, you can receive couples and pre-natal massages, manicures and pedicures, deep pore cleansing facials, Brazilian (and even … gasp … back-) waxing and more, for women as well as men. They even offer a full-service hair salon. Prices are competitive, and you can’t beat the convenient location. Owner Celeste Hobson is even launching Indulgence — her own line of customized body products that, according to their web site, “utilize the freshest imported organic fragrances and healing oils, including internationally grown herbs and flora.” Rounding out the line is Indulgence loungewear made of soft 100% cottons that have been featured in fashion magazines from Lucky to InStyle. For more information, visit their equally beautiful web site at 
When it comes to fashion, a city is only as good as its best stores. Case in point: Kathi Rich. It’s one of those shops by which you can judge the quality of Savannah’s style scene. If you’re looking for that high-end look, look no further than Kathi Rich. According to their web site, “Our priorities at Kathi Rich are to make each client happy, provide the best service available and sell quality merchandise. New merchandise arrives daily and we are constantly adding labels and staying on top of current trends and client needs. We offer before and after hour in store private shopping which is available by appointment, as well as one on one personal service at your home, office or hotel. We gift wrap and deliver free of charge. come by and update your closet with key pieces for the season and special events. for other information please feel free to contact us, we would love to hear from you.” For more information, log on to 
For women in the know looking for that perfect dress or just-right pair of jeans, they know you don’t have to look much further than Bleu Belle on Broughton Street. According to their web site, “We have tons of fabulous designer clothing from all of your favorite brands. We know how much fun shopping should be, so you can always expect a great time while you’re browsing in Bleu Belle. Chloe, our little yorkie-poo store manager, will take care your every need. Whether you are looking for the perfect pair of jeans, a stunning cocktail dress, or anything in between, you will find an amazing selection. We can suggest jewelry and accessories to complete your look. Working at BleuBelle, we consider ourselves to be your own personal shopper, so come in today to have one of the best shopping experiences of your life.” Check them out online at 
Sometimes fashion can take the simplest forms. Case in point: Courtney Nanninga’s home-knitted creations are making quite a stir in Savannah. The Savannah local knits her own line of purses, handbags and bikinis in fresh colors using traditional knitting methods. While she doesn’t exhibit her work in stores — yet — she can be commissioned to produced custom, one-of-a-kind bags and apparel. For more information, contact Courtney at