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Legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland famously stated, “Pink is the navy blue of India.” In America, Pink is the new black - at least during the month of October. Nationwide, women and men are stepping out in pink to show their support for breast cancer research and to raise awareness to the cause. Yes, I did mention men - including the jock set. Brett Favre, whose wife is a breast cancer survivor, donned his new purple Vikings uniform Monday night and accessorized with pink cleats. Now, that’s a touchdown.
For some tips on how to incorporate pink into your everyday ensemble this month, check out the stylemavens at last night’s Pink Ribbon Benefit dinner
at the Holiday Inn Sunspree.
To Watch, Click HERE.
Tips for Wearing Pink:
1) If you’re pink-shy, try wearing it as an accent color. Add a pop of pink to a black & white ensemble by adding a pink accessory - pink shoes, a printed pink scarf, pink handbag or jewelry.
2) Try a fresh pink color combo: besides black & white, try pink with brown, red, gray or turquoise.
3) Try a fresh shade of pink lipstick or nailpolish.
4) Make a $10 contribution to the Pink Ribbon Project and receive a pink hair extension from local salons Bangz or Harbour Club. All proceeds stay local.
Make a statement in pink and show your support for the cause. Wear your “Pretty in Pink” look Thursday, October 22nd at Lumina Station’s Pink Party for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate at Lumina!
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MEET PROJECT RUNWAY’S
CAROL HANNAH
Come on Wilmington, let’s show Carol Hannah a little love!
READ: Jess James interview with Carol Hannah in the Star-News
tomorrow (Saturday!)
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HOLIDAY MAKEOVER CONTEST
aMuse For Shoes/Sierra Leone Fundraiser
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO WIN:
- Full holiday attire - the total look from head to toe! - from Sonny B
- Hair cut and style by Celebrity Stylist Steve Ward - who has styled the likes of Angelina Jolie, Meryl Streep, Sarah Jessica Parker and Julia Roberts
- Makeup by Phoebe Herron of Natural Elegance
- Accessories (jewelry and/or headpiece) from aMuse
- Shopping and styling consult with Style Girl Jess James
You pick the date for your makeover special occasion -
from November 1st to New Years Eve
MAKEOVER VALUE: $700
HOW TO WIN:
For every $5 contribution you make to send shoemaker and philanthropist Glen Leasure to war-torn Sierra Leone, your name will be entered to win the aMuse for Shoes Holiday Makeover.
(The more you give, the better your chances to win.)
To make a contribution, you have 3 options:
1) Please CLICK HERE to make a donation via PayPal. Click on the box that says “Chip In!”
2) Stop by aMuse (4405 Wrightsville Avenue) to make a donation via cash or check.
3) Call Jan at 910.397.9099 to make a donation via credit card ($25 minimum).
WHY IT’S GLAMOROUS TO GIVE:
Local Milliner Jan Wutkowski has a holiday wish to send her dear friend, Glen Leasure, to war-torn Sierra Leone. Glen, a skilled shoemaker, philosopher and mentor, who Jan descibes as being “one with the Earth” was asked by the non-governmental organization Child Help Sierra Leone to teach shoemaking in Sierra Leone, West Africa in January 2010.
 
Diseases are rampant and treatment is largely unavailable. Shoeing the shoeless will save lives by providing protection from disease. Glen’s students will primarily be women, who are the most disadvantaged, suffering from the scars of abuse and isolation.
On Glen’s behalf, to raise funds for this sojourn (with fees including airfare, shots, medications and food) Jan Wutkowski and I are asking our fashionista friends for help.
On November 1, we will draw a winner!
PAY IT FORWARD TODAY.
To make a contribution, please CLICK HERE.
Thanks 
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Get your “Fashion Fix” at
BARGAIN BOX
 
 
Guilt-Free Shopping
for a good cause
 
4213 Princess Place Drive
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JAMES + DUNNE STYLING
FALL FASHION PREVIEW
Limited Tickets - Get Yours Today!
TICKETS FOR SALE NOW: CLICK HERE.
Only 50 tickets will be sold.First 25 women to get their tickets online are registered to win the “FALL FABULOUS” Grand Prize:
www.jamesanddunne.com
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NEW DOWNTOWN STORE
AQUA FEDORA
 
Since we’re thinking pink - you know, it always looks good with aqua. Even if you’re not feeling this resort-ready combo, you’ll want to try the Aqua Fedora, downtown’s newest boutique, on for size. Aqua Fedora, formerly the home of Teri Shaw’s beloved 008, has some fashionable shoes to fill. Owner Jenna McKnight, who fell in love with Wilmington five years ago and found her way back downtown, is making her mark with an upbeat, welcoming aesthetic and offerings from independent designers, flirty separates and fun accessories at prices any recessionista doesn’t have to think twice about.
Visit Jenna this weekend, and let her know you heard about
Aqua Fedora through the “Fashion Fix!”
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JAMES + DUNNE STYLING
@ THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE PREMIERE
Charleston Magazine Style Editor Ayoka Lucas hosted The September Issue premiere party at Terrace Theater last Friday night with an eager crowd embodying high fashion in the low country. We walked away from this fascinating film LOVING Grace Coddington, the ultimate creative stylist behind VOGUE’s success.
To see what Jess + Shannon decided to wear to the premiere, click HERE.
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Calling all STYLE SWAP Guests in Wilmington, Charleston and Raleigh:
Please email me a photo of yourself wearing your favorite score
from Style Swap!
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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. To read the featured review from Encore’s Book Club this week, click HERE.
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 bartenders, this book also includes Spirited Essays and Award-winning Cocktail Recipes as well as a glimpse of life behind the bar. Recognized as one of Playboy’s Top 10 Mixologists in 2009, Philadelphia’s “Rising Star” Mixologist and winner of the Philadelphia Cocktail Classic, Joel’s original cocktail recipes have been featured in Cosmopolitan, Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Style Magazine. Joel has been published locally in the Wilmington Star-News, Focus on the Coast and Wilmington Magazine.
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PINK HAS A (LOCAL) PURPOSE
@ LUMINA STATION
Join Style Girl, Jess James, as she discovers that PINK is the new black this October at Lumina Station. WATCH THE VIDEO and get a sneak peak at some of this month’s exclusive specials and savings and details on how you can win $100 gift certificate to Lumina Station for being “Pretty in Pink!”
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CHARLESTON COUP
In a survey rating 30 popular American cities, Charleston was selected in the Top 5 in a variety of categories and took the top spot for “Best B&Bs/Inns.”
They also nabbed a Top 5 spot for “Most Stylish People.” Touche!
Most Stylish People:
1. New York
2. Miami
3. San Francisco
4. Los Angeles
5. Charleston
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
TOMORROW
Carol Hannah Trunk Show
Ziabird / Lumina Station
1-4pm
WILMINGTON
 If you’re a Project Runway fan, you won’t want a miss the chance to meet Project Runway contestant and Charleston native Carol Hannah. She’s coming to Ziabird at Lumina Station, where her more casual line has found a home.
October 22
Pink Party
Lumina Station
Take advantage of “Pink for a Purpose” special savings at Lumina’s shops until 9pm. Come dressed to impress in your pink finest. Style Girl will be awarding a $100 gift certificate for the best dressed “Pretty in Pink” ensemble. Don’t forget to stop by Beanie + Cecil to meet Troubadour designer Lindsey Carter!
October 23
Couture for a Cause
8pm - 10pm
RALEIGH
Raleigh’s first Couture for a Cause to benefit M3 will be held at Marbles Kids Museum/IMAX Theatre in Downtown Raleigh.
TICKETS: $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Get your advance tickets online now at www.me-3.org/coutureforacause
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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….
Style Girl Jess James
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.