Like shopping? I know klynn does.

Enjoy watching fashion reality show “Project Runway”? Hello, I’m on of the biggest fans.

Well if you answered “yes” to one or both of these questions your day has just been made. OrlandoSentinel.com reports that a new Michael Kors retail store is set to open at the Mall at Millenia.

The Mall at Millenia seems like the perfect fit for this “lifestyle” store. Here’s a little about what consumers can expect (the “Mission Statement” found on MichaelKors.com):

Michael Kors is the leading American fashion designer for luxury accessories and sportswear. The company’s heritage is rooted in producing polished, sleek, sophisticated American sportswear with a jet-set attitude….”

At the time of this posting no open date has been announced for the store.

It’s hard to believe Black Friday is only three days off.

Black Friday. Such a pretty term, huh? With the way things are in the world right now, this may just truly be a black day.

I saw this ad in last week’s issue of Orlando Weekly, and it’s a great reminder that we should do our best to support the local economy by spending money at local businesses. It’s not always the easiest or most convenient thing to do, but if we make an effort we can really pump some business into the Central Florida community; the economic situation is critical all over the country right now.

What can you do to help? Well, like the ad says you can e-mail unchained[at]orlandoweekly[dot]com with “I Pledge,” or simply visit OrlandoWeekly.com/unchained to join in.

It’s a chance to contribute.

It’s an opprortunity to help.

It doesn’t take much.

So while it might be easier to take a trip to the local Target or head to the Mall at Millenia, why not check-out some of the stores in your neighborhood and give some props to local business owners?