Style Swap Charleston, hosted by Wilmington’s “Style Girl” Jess James along with Katie Kern of Circa PR, drew out the stylistas for a night of eco-chic shopping and socializing at McCrady’s super chic upstairs dining room and gallery space.

Jess’s third Style Swap in Charleston, presented by Aestheti Spa and hosted by Charleston Magazine’s Style Editor Ayoka Lucas, offered:

• Amazing raffle prizes to benefit The Center for Women, including a gift basket valued at over $350 from Laura Mercier and a handmade agate necklace from Fashion Designer Ashley Reid

• Sweet Treats from Cupcake, Wildflour and Firefly Vodka Sweet Tea

• “Beauty Station” – mini makeovers with makeup artist Andrew Petersen

• Taashki handbags influenced by beauty from East to West
• Vintage treasures shopping from Cavortress and  Candy Shop Vintage

• An introduction to Mike Grady’s fanciful headpiece creations Nevelin y Renee

• Cynthia Rowley gift bags filled with goodies from Chanel, Cottage Aroma Bella + more!

• Fabulous Prizes and spirited games of musical chairs to win sponsored swap outfits from Charleston’s favorite boutiques and emerging designers

• “Couture Corner,” Style Swap’s newest addition for high-end designer swapping
• Music from  DJ CMNDer

STYLE SWAP PHOTOS:

Photographer Valerie Schooling – To see Valerie’s Slideshow from Style Swap, click HERE.

Photographer Cyle Suesz – To see Cyle’s photos from Style Swap, click HERE.

STYLE SWAP VIDEOS:

VIDEO: Ayoka’s Style Vlog (below) -

For a preview on Mike Grady’s Nevelin y Renee collection and to see
what the stylemavens were wearing at Style Swap, check out Ayoka’s
Vblog

VIDEO Style Girl Channel (below):

To hear Columbia’s style star The Shop Tart Anne
Postic’s thoughts on her first Style Swap, a tale from Style Swap’s
luckiest swappers and “All the Single Ladies” musical chairs, check out
the Style Girl Channel by clicking below.

BARGAIN BOX

Shopping for the

Greater Good

at Bargain Prices

4213 Princess Place Drive

After Parties at Dockside and Bridgetender

Left: Frank Potter of Bangz Hair Salon (far right) going for the nautical chic look

Left: James + Dunne client Donna Starling wearing an Andre Baxter headpiece and vintage beads from aMuse with a striped dress from Oliver Right: Seersucker, madras, a 70′s stach and two Bud Lights

Above: Bridgett Rowley (2nd from right) wearing a watercolor print dress from Torri/Bell

Below: Jess James wearing a vintage 1940′s dress and jacket from Castle Keep Antiques

MORE STYLE SWAP!

Above: Headpieces from Mike Grady’s Nevelin y Renee Collection

Left: Absolutely loved her look! Believe it or not, her dress was only $11 at Ross! Paired with a belt from Lori Wyatt’s vintage collection, it’s simply divine.

Right: Super Style ambassador Brandy Weber proves that you can work hard and still look super stylish.

Below:

Danielle and Erin of House of Sage wearing Mike Grady headpieces

Mimi Apker with the owners of Monkee’s of Daniel Island

Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale

CHARLESTON

WHAT: How fun! Style Girl Jess James and Circa PR’s Katie Kern are
hosting a sneak-peek preview breakfast to kick off Cynthia Rowley’s
highly anticipated Sample Sale.

WHEN: No worries! The sale opens to the public at 10am TODAY, April 16
so get their early for the best selection. The sale ends Sunday, April
18.

WHERE: Cynthia Rowley store – 341 King Street

WHY: Up to 80% off clothing & accessories!!!

April 30

Domestic Violence 18th Annual Fashion Show

Hilton Riverside Hotel

WILMINGTON

WHAT: The Domestic Violence Shelter will host their 18th annual Fashion Show & Silent Auction titled “Singing a New Song.”

WHEN: April 30 – Luncheon: 11:30am / Dinner: 6pm

WHERE: Hilton Wilmington Riverside in the Cape Fear Ballroom

WANNA
GO?: Luncheon tickets are $40 per person or $320 table of eight
(8).  Dinner tickets are $50 per person or $400 table of eight
(8). Tickets and Sponsorships are available NOW by visiting www.domesticviolence-wilm.org/donate,
the Open Gate (2901 Market Street Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), or at
any Vintage Values location.  Call 910.343.9969 ext. 17 for more
details.