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Kristin Davis greets fans during an AHAVA event at Lord & Taylor in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen)

Kristin Davis, a spokesperson for AHAVA, signs photos for fans at Lord & Taylor in New York City during a special event for AHAVA's mineral based skincare brand from the Dead Sea. (Photo by Joe Kohen)

AHAVA spokesperson and "Sex and the City" star Kristin Davis - who grew up in Columbia, S.C. and launched her clothing line for Belk here in Charlotte - with Lord & Taylor CEO Brendan Hoffman during a check presentation in NYC for the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust at Lord & Taylor. (Photo by Joe Kohen)

Kristin Davis shows off some of her favorite AHAVA products during a special event at Lord & Taylor in New York City. (Photo by Joe Kohen)

Atmosphere at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. (Photo courtesy of Nikki Wilson)

Todd Crawford and Tammy Graham of Crawford & Company florist at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Joy and Hunter Widener at the grand opening party for Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge's new pool. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge's Michael Guerra serves signature cocktails to guests at the grand opening of the hotel's new outdoor pool. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Guests at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Phillip Broome of Charlotte Hospitality News and Lindsay Jefferson at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

A close up of Scott Martin's James Bond cufflinks from the Ballantyne Hotel pool party. He bought them at Bruce Julian Clothier at the Arboretum shopping center. This style isn't currently available, but the store carries other fun cufflinks ranging from JFK to road maps of Charlotte and Chapel Hill. If you're looking for a last minute Father's Day gift, the store is open Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Details: 704-364-8686; www.brucejulian.com. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Atmosphere at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. (Photo courtesy of Nikki Wilson)

Joseph Lovallo, owner of XS Hair salons, with Kelly Randazzo (left) and Shannon Moran.at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Joy Widener of Shain Gallery at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge and her husband, Hunter Widener, talk with Steven Kalczynski, the hotel's general manager, and Gabrielle Shain, owner of Shain Gallery in Myers Park and at the hotel. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Atmosphere at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Nikki Wilson of Salon Red 11 was the epitome of poolside chic at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. It helped kick-off the Thursday Night Pool Parties, which start at 6 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 3. Open to anyone 21 or older, the parties are free and feature music from DJ Noize. Attire is "South Beach chic." Details: www.theballantynehotel.com. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Steven Kalczynski, general manager of the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, with Gabrielle Shain, owner of Shain Gallery in Myers Park and at the Ballantyne Hotel, during the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. Shain's summer clutch is from the Kate Spade store at SouthPark mall. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)

Atmosphere at the grand opening of the new outdoor pool at Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge. (Photo by Olivia Fortson - ofortson@charlotteobserver.com)