Experience: Charlotte Style Mag 5th Anniversary Party

photo source: Charlotte Style Mag

 How lucky is the Charlotte metro area (and beyond) to have a magazine focused solely on fashion & style?Charlotte STYLE Magazine has been giving stylish information, events and tips since 2008 and will be celebrating their five year anniversary this Saturday at Crave Dessert Bar. The event will take place from 6:30pm-9pm.

Guests will mingle with STYLE editors while enjoying a photo exhibition, appetizers and a signature stylish drink created especially for the event. Attendees will also enjoy giveaways, celebrity appearances and be the first to hear an announcement related to Men of STYLE.

In addition, for the first time ever, guests will be able to nominate individuals for the 25 Most Stylish People in Charlotte, a signature event for the magazine which takes place in April.

To get more information or to attend this event, please go here. It's a great gift for all your stylish friends!

Experience: And the Bead Goes On Exhibit

Any fashionista and museum lover should run, not walk to the And the Bead Goes On exhibit currently taking place at The Mint Museum Randolph. The exhibition celebrates the Mint's renowned Fashion Collection by meshing vintage garments with contemporary pieces that can literally be found on a runway near you.


Charles Mo, the Mint's director of fine arts discusses the beautiful garments

One of the contemporary designers, Kevin Carter resides in Charlotte and says he "still can't believe" his designs are on display at The Mint Museum. His work is among fashion icons such as Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, Oscar de la Renta, Halston, Bob Mackie, Giorgio Armani and Lisa Folawiyo. All the designs show a variety of beadwork including glass beads, metallic sequins, metal filigree beads, faux pearls and faceted crystal rhinestones. 

Fashion Designer, Kevin Carter stands in front of his work

Some of the historic beaded garments on display look as though you could take them off the manniquins and wear this weekend for a fun girls night out or dinner with the hubby. The contemporary garments are fresh and fun.
The And the Bead Goes exhibit will be on view until February 2013.  Here are a few photos to peak your interest....

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Experience: IFSA Summer Fashion Day Camp

Sonya Barnes, owner of Harris & Barnes, an international image and consulting firm and now the International Fashion Style Academy (IFSA) has created an innovative opportunity for young stylistas: the Summer Fashion Day Camp.


During this week long day camp, young girls between 12-16 years old come to not only learn about fashion as we may know it (i.e. beautiful clothes, photo shoots, fashion boutiques, etc) but also the business side of fashion, like creating your own fashion conglomerate, becoming a fashion writer, stylist, etc.

The young ladies will create their personal style profile project, listen to industry experts share their knowledge and experiences, star in their own fashion photo shoot and runway experience with a fashion photographer and go beyond the classroom by touring local boutiques and retailers.

The Summer Fashion Day Camp will take place between June 18-22 from 8:30am-5:30pm at the NC Dance Theatre, you can find more info. here. 

source: intfashionstyle.com