Wilmington’s Own
Style Girl’s intern Michael Deininger-Bell with his Fresh & Precious blog partner Courtney McGovern showing off their Americana style. Even when Memorial Day was a few months away, did you notice stars and stripes are having a bit of a moment? Separately (stars. stripes.), that’s not all that surprising. Same goes with the red, white and blue combination. Every year when the sunshine calls, we see the “summer on the French Riveria” type of vibe, but I’m talking about in-your-face America. Get this. It’s actually kind of in style to be patriotic. (Click HERE to see “60 Hot Hipster Girls...
Malia McCarthy brigtens up the runway in an outfit from Monkee’s at last Thursday’s fashion show at Wine, Women & Shoes benefiting Make-A-Wish. Photo: Matt Dols Last year, I was contacted by Make-A-Wish in Raleigh about an event they were planning on bringing to Wilmington. They expressed interest in promoting their event Wine, Women & Shoes in the FASHION FIX. I was excited to hear about the concept: fashion show, shopping, wine and most memorably, “Shoe Guys” that basically “serve” and sell shoes from local boutiques to raise money for a cause close to all our hearts,...
Tess Wheatley and Tiffany Taylor at The Garden Party after-party at Dockside I was graciously invited to attend The Garden Party with Dr. Mike Nichols and his beautiful wife Oz, who seduced everyone in her ultra sophisticated almost-antithesis Garden Party look – a black ALC jumpsuit from Beanie + Cecil, a Diane Fort Shagott headpiece from aMuse Artisanal Finery and her amazing Prada handbag just purchased in Vegas. All day long , women approached her saying how stunning she looked, ”just like Audrey Hepburn” before asking her to pose for a picture. From candy-colored stripes, jewel tones, monogrammed...
Hey y’all! I’m writing this week’s FASHION FIX in Charleston via Austin. I came right from Austin’s SXSW wearing bohemian maxis and denim shorts to full-on glam at Charleston Fashion Week. As you can imagine, that was some intense packing! Six hours of deliberation and accessorizing, but who’s counting? I promise we will resume our Top 10 essentials for Spring via the Spring Fashion Preview (watch the event video below) along with festival attire (the good along with the very bad) from Austin. For now, I skipped tonight’s after party to share with you a few highlights from Night #1...
Style Girl Jess James | Fashion Fix VIDEO: Click above to watch the super fun Style Swap Charleston video produced by The Three Divas! For the past several months, I’ve been in touch with Arielle, who works at a production company called 44 Blue based in LA. She originally contacted me after discovering the Style Swap website. She said they were intrigued with the concept as a potential for a reality-based show, and wanted to know more. They are producing their first style-based show “House of Consignment” documenting Chicago-based fashionista Corri McFadden’s online high-end consignment...
Style Girl Jess James | Fashion Fix Last Saturday, it was all about shopping local. Heading to Projekte’s first annual indie pop-up shop, I decided to wear the Guess snakeskin jeans – straight out of the 90’s – that I picked up at A Second Time Around. Can I tell you how badly I coveted a pair of Guess jeans when I was in middle school? I can remember Chrissy Borton, who was at least a freshman and wore painted-on Guess jeans almost daily, swinging her long blond ponytail and looking over her shoulder towards the back of the schoolbus...
Style Girl Jess James | Fashion Fix Philippe Matignon “Melodie Bas Jarretiere” thigh high with two-toned iridescent lace. $62 Although I’m pretty sure you don’t need reminding, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Whether you are sending smoke signals to your special someone, searching for someone who seems to have it all, or just need some retail therapy romance this time of the year, I’ve got a few gifties to share that are sure to sollicit some swooning. All girls love a bit of sparkle in their life! The druzy stone is sure...
Style Girl Jess James | Fashion Fix Since the Style Girl Vintage Collection now has a home both downtown at aMuse Artisanal Finery (19 South 2nd Street) and at Tickled Pink at Lumina Station, my intern (sometimes referred to as Brad to my Rachel) Michael Deininger-Bell texted me over the holidays, “Pleasssse can we take some pictures?” So, the Style Girl / FASHION FIX team (Michael, a talented emerging photographer and Juliana, my trusted do-it-all girl Friday) invaded Tayloe Gray’s new office space downtown, which was once akin to a Madame Tussaud’s take on the African safari now in transition from former...
Style Girl Jess James | Fashion Fix Zoe Deschanel at The Golden Globes Once again, I missed The Golden Globes – but with good reason. Sunday night, instead of parking it on the couch, I joined some of my favorite friends at Satellite where we cut a rug, drank some moonshine and promenaded our partners under the tutelage of the “Mouth of the South,” and the rest of the Nashville boys who make up the Hog Slop String Band. Much more “yee-haw” than “And, who are you wearing tonight?” but have no fear – Shannon represented with her Rag &...
Style Girl Jess James | Fashion Fix Style Girl and He & Me mini-shops at Tickled Pink at Lumina Station – Grand Opening TODAY 5-8pm We all know that time is of the essence when it comes to the holiday countdown. You’re in luck! One-stop-shopping does exist in the form of Tickled Pink, Lumina Station’s newest addition to their retail mix. Tickled Pink is a collective of unique retail concepts allowing local and regional artisans, artists, designers and retail entrepreneurs a marketplace to showcase their talents, gifts and abilities. I’m excited to announce that my Style Girl Collection has...
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