STYLE GIRL “FASHION FIX” - 1 Holiday Look + 3 Parties = Creative ReStyle
 Q: “I bought this really cute sapphire blue dress. I spent more than I normally would because I was attending a high-end, big-time Jersey wedding. I justified it thinking I’d be able to wear it again for the holidays. The trouble is, there are photos of me wearing it all over Facebook. How can I reinvent and repost?”
- Sara Gannon / Gannon Graphics A: “Ah, the Book has not only invaded your personal space (and your personal time), but it’s also presenting new style challenges. The more your photos are tagged and the more “face time” you and your fabulous look receive, the trickier it becomes to wear and re-wear your go-to favorites. Due to both technological advances and recession-related financial woes, now more than ever is the time to get creative with your holiday dressing.” |
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STYLE DARE: Take your smashing sapphire dress and wear it to 3 different holiday parties! The trick is all in the styling. PARTY #1: [Hallelu Holiday Fashion Show]
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For a more edgy look, layer a black fitted turtleneck under your strapless dress to change up the silhouette. Attach a rhinestone brooch (Vintagegreatgets deco rhinestone bow brooch $30 from
PARTY #2: [Historic Wilmington Holiday Party]
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For a little more coverage, add a cropped black blazer or bolero. Adorn your neck with a chunky rhinestone choker intermixed with a few longer chain necklaces (try David Yurman at
PARTY #3: [New Year's Eve]
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Ring in the New Year with bells-and-whistles bravado. Upon your arrival at the party, slip out of your faux fur capelet and show off your shoulders. Keep your neck bare and go for glittering chandelier earrings. Add a Judith Leiber glitzy cinch belt, possibly a pair of sheer ruffled gloves for a touch of ladylike panache and the ultimate accessory - a head-turning headpiece! (see
STYLE GIRL’S TAKE:
LEFT: [Art Opening] black velvet blazer, infinity belt from A Second Time Around, cubed hair tie, vintage short black booties, black leggings, gold statement ring. MIDDLE: [Disco Dance Party] black vintage snakeskin belt from Bargain Box, black fishnets, black pumps, studded bracelet gift from Steve Ward. RIGHT: [Holiday Party] Add one more touch of shimmer with a sequin hat and dangle gold bracelet from Banana Republic and a pop of color with a velvet cranberry belt with gold clasp and over-the-knee boots from Bargain Box. |
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To see a “Creative Holiday Restyle” LIVE, check out James + Dunne’s pre-show presentation at Hallelu’s Fashion Show… 
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“SOUTHERN GOTHIC” FASHION SPREAD
As we move into the holiday season, we’re seeing more tough love than sugar-coated
Styled by: Fashion Editor “Style Girl” Jess James
Photos by: Laurence Maultsby and Emily Caspe of Accidental Photography Hair: Jessica Corbett and Amber Miller Conatser of Harbour Club Salon and Spa Makeup: Kayla Purkey of MAC Cosmetics Location: Poplar Grove Plantation
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 Never thought you were a hat person? It’s time to visit Wilmington’s very own Milliner Jan Wutkowski to see what you’ve been missing….
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 35% off Winter Hats * Giveaways * Bubbly * Hattitude
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| Millinery . Bridal . Vintage Accessories 4405 Wrightsville Avenue www.hatshatshats.com 910.397.9099 |
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LOVE IT @ LUMINA VIDEO: Watch as Jess shops with Melissa Bachman at Lumina Station
to find the perfect “Lumina look” for her holiday party.
Mention the December “Love It @ Lumina” video to Beanie + Cecil, To take advantage of these holiday savings, click HERE.
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 SAVE THE DATE: SAMBUCA presents DR. HAUSCHKA WINTER EVENT December 10 / 5-7pm Are you ready to get your glow on for the holidays?
A winner will be drawn from Sambuca’s Facebook this weekend. To join Sambuca on Facebook today, click HERE. |
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Sambuca Organic Lifestyle Boutique & Spa www.sambucalifestyle.com |
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 Calling all STYLE SWAP Guests in Wilmington, Charleston and Raleigh:
Kelly Marquis (left) in dress she scored at Style Swap Lumina Station with Abi Blackerby |
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You’ve Invested in Your Website.
Now, It’s Time to Get NOTICED.
WHO: Ty Downing of Perspective Internet Marketing |
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Perspective Internet Marketing www.perspectiveim.com |
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WILMINGTON’S OWN
Favorite local Caffe Phoenix bartender (full disclosure: and Jess James’s husband)
Joel Finsel recently published a book, Cocktails & Conversations. This collection of 36 short stories is based on his three years spent tending bar at one of Philadelphia’s treasured and most eccentric restaurants, the Astral Plane. For the DIY Pick up the book locally for $16.95 at Old Books on Front, Pomegranate Books
and Two Sisters Bookery. Looking for a holiday gift for someone that has it all? PURCHASE Joel’s book online |
GET LUCKY
Turns out my favorite deco slash rocker mini handbag from Hayden-Harnett’s
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
December 4 aMuse Holiday Open House aMuse Artisanal Finery WILMINGTON
December 4
WHAT: “Let Heaven & Nature Sing” is a collaborative artistic exhibition of paintings, sculpture and music featuring the works December 5
December 6
WHAT: Coloring Stories for Conscious Children is a collaborative artistic project resulting December 10
WHAT: REEDS Jewelers and David Yurman are December 10
WHAT: James + Dunne Styling are joining
WHAT: National initiative (www.help-portrait-wilmington.com) December 17
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Style Girl Jess James, Focus on the Coast Fashion Editor and style columnist for the Star-News, has continued to seek opportunities intertwining her passion for fashion with her day job. First in Public Relations / Special Events for the nation's largest bridal retailer, where she coordinated bridal and prom fashion shows nationwide and selected wedding gowns for Modern Bride, In Style and, most memorably, the Oprah Winfrey Show. Before moving South, as Director of Fashion & Beauty at a NY marketing agency, she connected clients with trendsetters and brand ambassadors, coordinating media tours with indie artists, styling photo shoots and developing hot lists for industry insiders.