STYLE GIRL “FASHION FIX” - Watch video of Project Runway designer Carol Hannah
| MEET CAROL HANNAH
Southern sweetheart. Designer darling. That’s our Carol Hannah. As sweet as she is, we agree with Tim Gunn - that Carol Hannah is also full of surprises. To the crowd - both young and young-at-heart - that turned out for her Wilmington debut trunk show at Ziabird last week, the overwhelming response was the same: “I can’t believe how nice and down-to-earth she is!”Rumor has it we’re not the only ones who’s taken with Carol Hannah. There’s been a buzz online about a potential flirtation between Carol Hannah and Project Runway’s first “hottie” male designer - Logan. In case you were looking for something beyond the designer challenges to hold your attention, stay tuned - Thursdays 10pm on Lifetime. And, her designs did not disappoint. Her jewel-toned color palette and feminine aesthetic translated perfectly in her comfy chic line, featuring one shoulder jersey Grecian-inspired dresses (which I will be wearing in pink to Lumina Station’s Pink Party!), intricate draping in all the right places and transitional flowy scarves that morph from a scarf to a wrap to a vest.
To meet Carol Hannah and see some of our fashionistas’ favorite picks from Carol Hannah’s line, click HERE:
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| THINK PINK
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
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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REEDS JEWELERS HOST
SLANE & SLANE DESIGNER HEATH SLANE
Turns out Heath Slane will be heading to town for a one-day only trunk show at REEDS Jewelers atMayfaire TownCenterThursday, October 22nd from 5 to 9pm. Slip on your favorite Slane & Slane piece and share style notes with Heath while checking out Slane & Slane’s Fall 2009 Collection, which have recently graced the pages of Vogue, InStyle and Bazaar. A Slane & Slane pearl bracelet (photo above) has also been spotted on Gossip Girl’s “queen bee” Blair Waldorf. MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Thursday October 22nd / 5-9pm |
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HOLIDAY MAKEOVER CONTEST aMuse For Shoes/Sierra Leone Fundraiser 
You pick the date for your makeover special occasion -
1) Please CLICK HERE to make a donation via PayPal. 3) Call Jan at 910.397.9099 to make a donation via credit card. 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!
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JAMES + DUNNE STYLING @ THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE PREMIERE
Charleston Magazine Style Editor Ayoka Lucas hosted The September Issuepremiere 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.
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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. Pick up the book locally for $16.95 at Old Books on Front, Pomegranate Booksand Two Sisters Bookery. You can also purchase Joel’s book online through Amazon by clicking HERE.
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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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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
October 22 Pink Party Lumina Station WILMINGTON
October 22 with Heath Slane REEDS Jewelers @ Mayfaire WILMINGTON
October 23 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….
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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.