the Style

the Style fashion show is gearing up to be a fantastic event! For only $65, (which includes a same day $25 Expo ticket), guests will enjoy a seated luncheon with champagne, as well as an hour and a half style show! The show will include fall & holiday women's fashions from Il Vostro Boutique, men's fashions from J.Hilburn and J.W. Hulme, home trends presented by Kerry Ciardelli, owner of Victory Boutique, a Jaguar surprise giveaway, and- we will close out with a special guest. There is also a little secret surprise...several table top designers will be decorating each of the tables at the show, going over the top to wow guests while they dine and watch the show. Don't miss this incredibly stylish and spectacular event! Each table seats 10 guests, so grab 9 girlfriends and prepare to enjoy the Style, followed by an afternoon at the Expo! You can buy your tickets online at www.theaffairmpls.com, or at Il Vostro Boutique.

- Sarah Ramsay, Fashion & Lifestyle, the Affair

the Bag

Having trouble finding a handbag that suits your style? Think you have the knack to design your own bag, selecting fabric, shape, size and trim? Then you would love Bagolitas! It allows the customer to build and create their own special handbag, providing a variety of fabric and unique trims. You can even throw a purse party, and invite all your friends to create their own hangbags! First, you pick from over 20 shapes and sizes, ranging from cute party clutches to functional day bags. Then you choose from over 70 fabrics, including animal prints from the entire animal kingdom, faux suede and leathers, paisleys, flowers, polka dots and plaids. Then select your trim and you are finished! What a fun concept and a great party idea! Check out Jana Hecker's Bagolitas booth at the Expo, or visit her website, www.bagolitas.com. Jana is also having a "Monster Mash" sale October 27th - 31st! More details on her website.

- Sarah Ramsay, Fashion & Lifestyle, the Affair

the Gift

Looking for the perfect gift for your hostess? Why not give a book - local author Jodi Hills has just released her newest book, Heart On My Sleeve. This latest publication stems from the phrase, "you are what you wear" and takes it to a new meaning. Wearing your heart on your sleeve is a lesson we can all learn from - just as times change, our lives change, styles change, and our personalities change. Through our experiences, memories are connected with each item in our closet. And when we can learn to let go of things that happened in the past, only then can we "empty the closet." This book is a work of art, with images that warm the heart, and a message that touches the soul. It is the perfect hostess gift, and with a price tag of $15, it will be a gift to remember that won't break the bank.

Catch Jodi Live on the Kare-11 this Saturday morning, October 10th. She will be sharing her inspiration for Heart On My Sleeve. After her news appearance she is headed to The Bibelot Shop on Grand Ave at 1pm and Borders in Richfield at 2:30pm.

Jodi will also be featured on the main stage at the Affair on Saturday, November 7th.You can also catch Jodi closing out the Style fashion show at the Affair on Sunday, November 8th, from 11:30 - 1:30pm. Tickets are available for the Style at www.theaffairmpls.com.

Heart On My Sleeve is published by local publishing house TRISTAN Publishing, (owned by Brett and Sheila Waldman) and is available at local book sellers.

- Sarah Ramsay, Fashion & Lifestyle, the Affair