Style Girl *FASHION FIX* – Must-See VIDEO + Pre-Fall Trends from the Runway

Last Friday, Monkee’s of Wilmington hosted the FASHION + FLASH Runway Show tented event at Lumina Station in honor of Alice + Olivia’s stop in Wilmington during their tour of the Southeast.

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO!! CLICK HERE:

The A+O style team – Cleo, Molly and Diggy – arrived in style in their
retro Airstream and kick-started makeover madness, fashion + fun.
Makeover winners Kirsty Piper, Angie Fortuin and Lisa Nez were treated
to sparkling sequined Alice + Olivia outfits to rock the runway, along
with jewelry from S. Burke, hair cut, color and style from Lavish and makeup by Blush.

The fashion show, styled by “Style Girl” Jess James and Shannon Dunne of James + Dunne Styling, evoked a sexy, bohemian vibe inspired by Alice + Olivia’s retro 1970s  era Airstream capturing the troubadour spirit of a gypsy caravan. Lavish followed suit by adding layers of bed-head, Rapunzel locks offset
by a myriad of feathers while Blush gave the 14 head-turning models a
clean, fresh look with an electric pout. Monkee’s 30+ looks were
accessorized with additional statement pieces from Ziabird and REEDS Jewelers.

Paysage’s chandelier, leather chairs and whimsical quilts added panache to the tent while 19 Hundred and DJ Mitch Jones kept the well-dressed guests engaged with light bites and a little
Janis Joplin as the guests eagerly awaited the show. The 200+ guests
included not only Wilmington’s most stylish women from age 9 to 69 but
a fair share of men, including Architect Tilghman Herring,
who concluded, “Great fashion show – Beautiful women, clothes and
place, very enjoyable. Where else can a man look at pretty women and
when his wife observes him, she just smiles?” Gotta love it.

PRE-FALL TRENDS FROM THE RUNWAY:

TEXTURE TIME

Play with textures by replicating the form and flow. Ruffled skirt…
ruffled bag. Organic print? Accessorize with feather hair accessories
and a gold leaf belt.

Anna Marie Hedgecock wearing:
DVF Pink/Brown Tied Dress $545, Monkee’s  White and Gold Drop Leaf
Earrings $ 30, Monkee’s Gold Leaf Link Chocker $40, Stylist’s Own Pink
Leather and Gold Leaf Belt, Hype Tan Scalloped Purse $145, DVF Brown
“Opal” Platform Sandal $295

HEAD CANDY

Find your headpiece mojo with a sparkling headband, hat or feathered hair accessory.

Ksenia Beasley wearing: Jennifer
Behr Crystals and Chain Headpiece from Ziabird $475, Alice+Olivia Deco
Black Dress $597, David Yurman Jewelry from REEDS Jewelers

BODYSUITS ARE BACK!

Time to pull out the old Donna Karan number. Add a skirt or slacks for
a seamless fit. Pssst… pantless numbers don’t work off the runway -
unless you’re a Fame Monster.

Nnenne Terzian wearing:
Tibi White and Black Body Suit $216, La Regale Fringed Evening Clutch
$48, Monkee’s Multi-strand Necklace with Pink Grosgrain Ribbon $45,
Monkee’s Translucent Mixed Chain Bracelet $30, Paul Mayer Chanel
Inspired Pink and Black Quilted Flat $295

BUTTON-UP

Button your collared shirt all the way up and add a statement necklace or if you’re a bit more brave, try a bow-tie.

Alison Bradley wearing:
Skirtin Around Brady Bunch Top $128, Milly Shocking Pink Shorts $215,
Monkee’s Silver and Gold Wire Statement Necklace with White
Flowers $40, Monkee’s Enamel Gold Bangles $40, Monkee’s Matte Gold
Rosette Earrings $20

REINVENT WITH A VEST

Want a more creative, inspired look? Slip a sparkly vest over last season’s favorite dress for a totally new look.

Jordan Hathaway wearing: Tibi
Hot Pink Embellished Dress $341, Alice+Olivia Black Sequined Vest $440,
Sara Tector Powder Coated Yellow Leaf Earrings from Ziabird $66,
Monkee’s Matte Gold Bangle Bracelet $30, DVF Black Strappy Suede Heels
$280, Tory Burch Black Bag with Chain Strap $350

OVERTHINK ACCESSORIES

Have a scarf you never seem to wear? Try it as a belt, head wrap or
drape it around your shoulders, add a belt and wear it as a vest.
Swollen fingers? Slip a too-small ring on a chain, add a pendant or two
and wear it as a charm necklace.

Tara Witchey wearing:
DVF Gray/Rosette Sleeve $185, BCBG Black Pencil Skirt $146, Monkee’s
Multi-strand Pearl, Bead and Chain Necklace $45, Monkee’s  Pewter
Multi-strand Earrings $20 worn with Stylist’s Own Nude Petal
handkerchief worn as a belt/sash

OUT OF AFRICA

This look incorporates three top-of-the-list trends in one outfit: a
romper, safari chic and a boudoir style kimono top worn as a jacket.
The only thing missing is your lion taming skills and…Robert Redford.

Emily Rodriguez wearing:Alice+Olivia
Safari Romper $368, Tucker Wrap Jacket in Promenade Print from Ziabird
$304, Monkee’s Multi-colored Jeweled Peacock Cuff $75, Maggie Orli
feathered Head Piece from Ziabird $130, Dolce Vita Black Leather
“Hayden” Wedges $161

TRIBAL PRINTS

Pick a silhouette that won’t overwhelm your frame along with a strong
complimentary neutral and nature-based accessories (wood bangles,
feather earrings, etc).

Tara Williams wearing:
DVF Black Paisley Dress $375, Franchie Aqua Satin Clutch $119, Kenneth
Jay Lane Double Headed Giraffe Cuff $113, Kenneth Jay Lane Brown Faux
Bamboo  Cuff $66, Lucia Silver Long Red Feather Earrings from
Ziabird $50, Tibi Looped Fringe “Cabana” Heels $330

PHOTOS: Melissa Hebert Photography

To see ALL of Photographer Melissa Hebert’s photos from the night and to order photos for your own collection, please click HERE.

To tag photos of yourself at the show, please visit style girl’s “FASHION FIX” Facebook Page (and please become a “Liker” if you haven’t already!)

VIDEO: To watch the highlights of the night, click HERE. Video Editing by Jess James with help and direction from Dan Burke of CapeFearTours.com

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July 14

Caster & Cocktails Fall Preview Trunk Show

Caffe Phoenix

WILMINGTON

WHAT: Bridging interiors with fashion, Interior Designer Debby Gomulka presents a Caster and Cocktails Trunk Show previewing Doncaster’s
Fall 2010 Collection. Discover Doncaster’s luxurious fabrics,
flattering fit and stylish looks for all ages and all sizes (up to 22),
along with live models, light bites and a signature “Caster” cocktail
created by Phoenix’s resident award-winning Mixologist Joel Finsel.

Trunk show inventory available July 12th through the 17th. Call Debby today to schedule your personal styling experience.

WHEN: Wednesday July 14 / 7-9pm

WHERE: Caffe Phoenix’s new location! 35 North Front Street / upstairs dining room

WHY: Get a head-start on your “new look” for Fall styled by “Style Girl” Jess James and Shannon Dunne of James + Dunne Styling along with accessories from Bordeaux Jewelry and beauty tips from hair stylists at Steven Ward Hair.

* DG Designs is pleased to announce that the Caster and Cocktails Trunk
Show is coinciding with the Caffe Phoenix Grand Re-opening!