A+O style crew at Bonnaroo

There’s no better time than summer for a spontaneous road trip. Bikinis and
Bonnaroo. Nashville and Not-So-New Cowboy Boots. Miami and
Makeovers.  Airstream and Alice + Olivia. Why not?

That was the thinking behind Alice + Olivia’s summer Makeover Madness tour
starring head designer and founder Stacey Bendet and her partners in
style including stylists, photographers and muses cruising the
Southeast in a customized retro Airstream. Beginning in Tennessee June
8th at Bonnaroo, the A+O mobile will hit a dozen locations throughout
the Southeast before landing in Wilmington next Friday, June 25th.

A+O Designer Stacey Bendet

Monkee’s, which carries Alice + Olivia exclusively, is hosting a welcoming party at Lumina Station complete with a big white tent styled by Paysage, red carpet glamour, yummy bites and libations from 19 Hundred, and a high style runway show styled by “Style Girl” Jess James and Shannon Dunne of James + Dunne Styling, hair by Lavish and makeup by Blush.

Beyonce (with Jay Z) wearing an Alice + Olivia jacket

Alice + Olivia, which began eight years ago with Stacey creating the perfect
pair of pants (and coining her nickname “Stacey pants”), has become a
go-to brand for local girls, as well as girls with the names Beyonce,
Gwyneth, and Angelina.

L: Gwyneth Paltrow wearing an A+O dress at a fundraiser

R: Shakira wearing A+O leggings on the cover of Rolling Stone

With the tour, Stacey and the gang are looking to bring A+O style to women
across the country with impromptu photo shoots, makeovers and style
interventions for women in need of the perfect honeymoon dress to flood
victims in Nashville who lost their entire wardrobes. “We’re just
trying to bring some happiness in people’s lives across the country,”
Stacey said in a recent interview with MTV.

WIN AN A+O OUTFIT  and WALK THE RUNWAY

Bobbi Jo and Catherine – Nashville Makeover Winners!

Stacey will be choosing three lucky makeover winners from Wilmington who will
have a chance to spend time with the A+O style team in the Airstream
picking out the perfect outfit, getting hair cut, color and style at
Lavish and makeup with Blush before taking a turn on the runway as the
finale of the fashion show Friday night.

If you know someone who deserves a little pampering or if you’re already fabulous but could use
a little style therapy, submit your entry on Monkee’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/monkeeswilmington BEFORE Wednesday, June 23.

WANNA GO?

Let’s show these road-weary New Yorkers a good time! Tickets are $10 in advance online (www.monkeeswilmington.com) or in store and $20 at the door.

The first 50 guests to purchase tickets (online or in store) will receive a
pair of gold chandelier earrings from Monkee’s and will be registered
to WIN an Alice + Olivia top valued at $198. What are you waiting for?

Photos: Alice + Olivia

FASHION SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

First 50 to get tickets online get a FREE pair of earrings and are registered to win an Alice + Olivia top.

CLICK HERE.

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Torri/Bell Sale

The Forum

WILMINGTON

WHAT:
Celebrate summer in style at 20% off (for two days only) at Torri/Bell
in the Forum. Excludes select shoes and vintage Chanel jewelry.

WHEN: Today & Tomorrow

WHERE: Torri/Bell at the Forum

June 19

TROUBADOUR Trunk Show

Beanie + Cecil

WILMINGTON

WHAT:
Fashion Designer Lindsey Carter (hometown darling and fellow Gemini)
will be in town to share her Spring 2010 Collection for TROUBADOUR
and preview her Fall 2010 Collection. While you’re at Lumina enjoying
Artrageous, come by and try a signature Troubadour cocktail and take
home a Troubadour gift bag along with a fabulous new addition to your
wardrobe!

WHEN: Saturday June 19 / 10am – 6pm

WHERE: Beanie + Cecil at Lumina Station

June 19

Artrageous – Summer Festival & Artwalk

Lumina Station

WILMINGTON

WHAT:

Introducing the first annual Artrageous Summer Festival & Artwalk at Lumina Station!
This spectacular art show and sale will feature work from local area
artists as well as live music, art demonstrations, Children’s Art
Workshops, Lumina Station sidewalk shopping, sales, sweet treats &
more! This exciting event will help support the Community Boys &
Girls Club of Wilmington and is FREE and open to the public. Enjoy a
day of good old-fashioned summer fun with plenty to do for the whole
family!

WIN:

Artrageous Giveaway!

Enter to win a Lumina
Station Shopping Spree & Bald Head Island Weekend Retreat…For
more info, follow Lumina Station on Facebook.

June 24

Amanda deLeon Moving Sale

206 Charter Drive

WILMINGTON

WHAT: Time to finally break down and buy yourself a limited edition Amanda deLeon piece!
Sadly for us, Amanda is moving back to Austin, Texas at the beginning
of July so she is hosting her last hurrah moving sale trunk show at her
soon-to-be former home. All pieces start at 20% off. Stop by, have a
drink and play dress up!

WHEN: Thursday June 24 / 5:30pm – 8:00pm

WHERE: Amanda deLeon’s house: 206 Charter Drive

June 25

Alice + Olivia / Monkee’s Fashion Show & Trunk Show

Lumina Station

WILMINGTON

WHAT: Alice + Olivia’s nationwide traveling retro Gulfstream is setting up shop at Monkee’s
at Lumina Station. An evening of glamour is in store with a tented
event, a high-style runway fashion show and a trunk show where Alice +
Olivia’s stylists will be on hand to offer style tips and tricks.
Hair by Lavish, Makeup by Blush and yummy bites and libations from 19 Hundred. Fashion Show styled by James + Dunne Styling!

WIN:
Alice + Olivia will be giving away 3 makeovers to 3 lucky Wilmington
women chosen by A+O designer Stacey Bendet. The makeover winners will
also have a chance to walk the runway the night of the event. To WIN,
post a photo or video of yourself and 1-2 sentences on why you should
win on Monkee’s Facebook Page. To enter, click HERE.

WANNA
GO?: Tickets are on Sale NOW! $10 in advance at Monkee’s or online / $20 at the door. Proceeds will
benefit the Betty H. Cameron Women & Children’s Hospital.  First 50 guests to purchase tickets will be entered to win an Alice + Olivia top from Monkee’s!

June 25 – 27

Lumina Gem Fine Jewelry Show

Hampton Inn & Suites

WILMINGTON

WHAT:
Gemologist Brad Bass of Lumina Gems (based upstairs at Lumina Station)
is hosting an inaugural Fine Jewelry Show benefitting The American
Heart & Stroke Association featuring fine estate jewelry, designer
jewelry, local jewelry artists, loose diamonds, watches & more.

WHEN: June 25: 3pm – 9pm / June 26 & 27: 10am-7pm

WHERE: Hampton Inn & Suites @ Landfall Park (behind Port City Chop House)

WHY:
FREE Admission – Enter to Win Free Jewelry, bring gold jewelry in
exchange for cash $, and if you come Friday and spend over $100, Brad
will present you with a ticket to see the Alice + Olivia Monkee’s
Fashion Show at Lumina Station!  For more info on Lumina Gem,
click HERE.