You may have thought Stella Nova was just for her, but even dudes can enjoy the salon/spa's offerings. Stella Nova is hosting Just for Him, a free men's appreciation night, on Mon., Nov. 23 from 6-8 p.m. By the sounds of it, the salons will turn into man caves offering head, neck, and shoulder massages, scalp treatments, neck trims, brow waxing, and hand massages. Additionally, each store will have unique offerings, so you can even jump from store to store.

The downtown location will have food from Tacone, beer from King Street Grille, and fashion guides from Oops Clothing. Mt. Pleasant will have a golf clinic and raffle, while West Ashley will have a local doctor on hand giving basic health screenings. Other goodies to look forward to are complimentary cigars and instructions on how to achieve that perfect bow-tie and shave.

Attendees can even make it home before kick off, as Stella Nova made sure not to conflict with anyone's NFL obsession. Food and drinks will be on hand from local restaurants at all locations along with a wealth of giveaways. Just for Him will take place at the Downtown, Mt. Pleasant, West Ashley, and Summerville locations.

Following CFW, Marysia headed to Miami for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim where her pieces were eyed by numerous other companies like Victoria's Secret, Sports Illustrated (for their swimsuit issue), and Teen Vogue.

PR representative Jackie Tyler reports that while the Mercedes Fashion Week was tough, it was worth it. "It was a huge undertaking, but it's paid off," Tyler says. "It's really just been overwhelming."

In preparation of her spring 2010 Urban Outfitters debut, Marysia has temporarily moved out to Los Angeles to oversee the production of her swimwear. Despite the increase in production, she's committed to keeping her product in the U.S. and the quality sound. She uses a high-end fabric made in Italy that is environmentally friendly.

Pearl will host a Goods of Conscience trunk show on Thurs. Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at their Shem Creek store. The men's, women's, and accessories line is the brainchild of Father Andrew O'Connor after a 2005 trip to Guatemala. O'Connor witnessed the extreme poverty of the people and sought to create a fair economic model that would also preserve the traditional Mayan backstrap weaving.

The organic Guatemalan clothing, which has received raves from Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, features women's shorts, jackets, dresses, and skirts, men's blazers, shirts, and pants, bags, scarves, hats, ties, and more. The line also has a variety of home goods ranging from placemats to Christmas ornaments. O'Connor will be speaking about his line at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. and urges you to "choose to wear the social fabric." For more information, call Pearl at (843) 654-1014.

Charleston Fashion Week brings in both local designers and those of national fame, so this could be your big break. Online applications will also be accepted if you can't make it to the casting call.

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Hampden Clothing is packing up shop and moving ... just a few doors down. The popular King Street boutique will remain a King Street boutique, as they're moving to a "bigger and better" spot at 314 King, the old Elizabeth Stuart Design space.

Hampden is clearing out some of their extra merchandise with a moving sale through Sat. Nov. 14. Hurry in for steals like $35 dresses, $40 denim, $50 shoes, and $20 jewelry. Also be sure to check out their online sale section.

Act fast: They're planning on moving this weekend and reopening in the new store by Wed. Nov. 18.

We also just got word of a trunk show going on at Pearl today  through Saturday (Nov. 5-7). You'll find vintage jewelry from the Carole Tanenbaum vintage collection, as well as the Megan Park 2010 spring/summer collection. Call (843) 654-1014 for more info.
 

Bad news for King Street, however, is good news for local fashionistas. All clothing items will be 50 percent off and the store is selling everything down to the mannequins. Hurry to Goga while the deals last. The store is located at 377 King Street just below Calhoun. Call (843) 722-3774 for more info.

Update: A new shipment recently came into the store, and they're staying open through November to try to clear everything out. Everything is still 50 percent off!

If you go to K. Morgan between Thursday and Saturday, you can draw a discount to receive 10-40 percent off your entire purchase. This excludes sale items.

Elysium hosts “Get Styled,” a hair, makeup, and wine party, Fri. Oct. 23 from 6-9 p.m. This free event features hair and makeup demo’s from Elysium’s stylists to teach you beautifying techniques. Fifteen percent of all product sales will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Call (843) 937-0700 for more details.

Gwynn’s is hosting a Wolford Trunk Show Oct. 23 and 24. Wolford is an Austrian company that specializes in hosiery and lingerie.

On Sat. Oct. 24, head to Berlin’s for Women to pick out a sari to wear to Pet Helpers’ Fur Ball, which has a Bollywood theme this year. Indian style guru Parveen Kandola will be in-house helping shoppers choose their saris.

Saturday's Dockside Fashion Show brought out plenty of stylish people, but local designer Julie Wheat stood out in her ruffly purple frock.

Dress: Sarah Maxwell
Snakeskin belt: Cavortress (Wheat's new line)

Don't forget to check out clothes from Dockside (including Wheat's accessories) at the trunk show at Shine Wed. Oct. 7!

In celebration of the film, Cinebarre and Stella Nova are throwing a “Girls’ Night Out,” which will feature hair and makeup stylists to make sure attendees look their most glamorous before watching the movie. They'll also be giving away free Stella Nova blowouts and makeup sessions and raffling off a copy of the September issue of Vogue signed by the magazine’s stylist. The primping starts at 6:30 p.m., so be one of the first 10 people there and receive a free copy of this month’s Vogue.

The Terrace Theater on James Island is also hosting a Champagne Premiere Party, which will feature a fashion show from Charleston stores Eden Boheme, Hampden Clothing, Beba Luxe, II Brunettes, and House of Sage. Guests will sip free champagne and the first few guests are eligible for VIP seating and tickets to Charleston Fashion Week. Charleston magazine style editor Ayoka Lucas will host the event and come dressed to the nines and you could be featured on the Charleston Street Style Video Blog. The first party before the 7:30 movie will start at 6:45 p.m., while the second party is at 8:30 before the 9:20 show.

Check out the film's trailer: 

Fall has officially arrived, and even though it's still 80 degrees, now you don't have to feel so guilty shopping for boots, blazers, and other cozy goodness. Lucky for you, local businesses are also getting in on the seasonal excitement. Here’s a line-up of some events — most of them free — coming up over the next few days.

Wednesday, head to Belk in the Mt. Pleasant Towne Center for a Girl’s Night Out. Preview the latest fall trends at a fashion show, learn new makeup techniques, and enjoy chocolate refreshments, music, discounts and more. (5-8:30 p.m.)

Thursday, Pearl hosts their Opening Soiree, with music from Quentin Baxter and Gradual Lean, food from Langdon’s, and drinks from Muse. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pet Helpers. (7 p.m.) Thursday night is also Lula Kate’s Soiree hosted by Southern Protocol. All merchandise will be 10 percent off, and cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served. (6-8 p.m.)

On Saturday morning, head to the parking lot by the Hampton Park Dog Park to bargain hunt at the Wagener Terrace Yard Sale. (8 a.m.-12 p.m.) Stop by Mac & Murphy in the afternoon for the Candy Shop Vintage Trunk Show. (pictured, 1-5 p.m.) Jasmine Porch at the Sanctuary hosts the Fall Fashion with Flair Luncheon from 12-2 p.m. Local stores like Eden Boheme, Cose Belle, Felice Designs, and more will have their fall wares on view, and you’ll enjoy a three-course menu with champagne ($45). Later that night, Article 5 Salon and Boutique on King Street hosts their grand opening with food and drinks. (6-9 p.m.)

Throughout the weekend, stop by the Mt. Pleasant Towne Centre for deals at the Weekend Sidewalk Sale. Also find some deals at Suite Sole, which is closing Sept. 29. (R.I.P.)

The fashion madness continues next week — Keep your eye out for the Fashion 4 Paws show on Shem Creek Oct. 1, the Dockside Fashion Show Oct. 3, the Whispers on Wentworth grand re-opening Oct. 9, and the Seeking Indigo Grand Opening Oct. 15. We’ll update you on these events closer to the date.

Gustavo Serrano, owner of the Spring Street boutique, did not comment on the reasons for closing. If we had to guess, we'd say it's a mixture of the store's off-the-beaten-path location and a lack of clientele for the high-price street style they specialize in.

Suite Sole is having a closing sale, with T-shirts and hats on sale for 50 percent off, shoes for 30-50 percent off, and Mock Couture items 15 percent off. Stop by while the deals last.

Sandwiched between Jimmy John's and Caviar & Bananas on George Street, the House of Sage joined the ranks of Charleston's boutiques last week. The boutique features eco-friendly clothes for men and women. But don't get the wrong idea — you won't find any hemp necklaces or hippie skirts here. The selection is super-stylish, with prices ranging from a men's T-shirt for $25 to an evening dress for $220. Chic miscellaneous items like wire bowls and natural wine racks will be featured along with fun accessories from brands like Diana Warner and JJ Winters.

The store is owned and operated by Chris Abagnale, and his goal is to provide a low-pressure environment where you can relax and shop at your own pace. There's even a lounge with a couch and a flat screen TV in the back for all of you non-shoppers.

The official grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 2-4, coinciding not so coincidentally with Parents' Weekend at the College of Charleston. Students who come to the weekend-long event with their parents will receive a discount. Local art and fashion designers are slated to be on sale soon after the store's official opening.

See some of the store's merchandise on their Facebook page, and stay up to date with new arrivals and sales via Twitter. Call (843) 573-7256 or just stop by 51 George Street to check it out. They're open Mon.- Sat., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., 12-5 p.m.

Charleston-based designer Lindsey Carter, a finalist in the 2009 Charleston Fashion Week Emerging Designer Competition, is featured in today’s edition of Women’s Wear Daily. The article is titled “Fresh Takes: New York Designers to Watch,” and talks about her Troubadour line.

Lindsey graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and the Fashion Institute of Technology. She went on to work at J. Crew and Madewell before moving back to the Carolinas. Though the short article makes no mention of it, Lindsey made a strong showing at CFW with her “elegant punk” line, featuring pops of yellow and purple.

“Carter uses a bright, saturated palette on spare, simple silhouettes: easy cocktail dresses and jumpsuits. And though she plans on eventually expanding into separates, the designer is content to keep her collection frock-centric for now,” WWD writer Venessa Lau reports.

Cynthia Rowley kicks off a monthly series of how-to events next Wed. Sept. 16. The topic for the inaugural lesson? How to rock the runway. The instructor is none other than Trixie Kawasaki, winner of the Stiletto Stampede back in March. Trixie went on to demonstrate her runway skills after the shows one night at Charleston Fashion Week.

As with any event at Cynthia Rowley, delish cocktails will be served, and guests will also enjoy an exclusive viewing of Cynthia’s Spring 2010 show straight out of Gotham Hall in NYC — the show takes place Sept. 11, and the DVD will be overnighted for Charleston guests to enjoy before anyone else.

Store manager Kate Stewart says they’re currently brainstorming the next events in the series, but they may include how to distress your own jeans, create a cheap-but-chic flower arrangements, and how to tie-dye. Best of all, they’re all either free, like Wednesday’s event, or very cheap.

While you’re there, check out the store’s sales on summer clothes, as well as their new fall merchandise. The hottest pieces this season include cocktail dresses (hot pink!), studded tights, and a tutu dress.

Space is limited for this event, so register soon by calling (843) 577-8013.

Sweet 185 recently relocated from their Cannon Street digs to the Upper King Design District. To celebrate, they’re throwing a grand re-opening party on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 4-8 p.m. They’ll have treats, giveaways, demonstrations, tours, and more. The new pad is located at 476 King St. and they’ll even validate your parking (don’t forget the ticket stub) if you park in the Visitors Center Garage at 63 Mary St., right behind the studio.

Name: Chloe Moore
Dress: Thrift store, Cheraw, S.C.
Shoes: Urban Outfitters
Bag: Belk?
Sunglasses: Ray Bans

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