No sleep for fashion in CLT

ooooohhhhhh.... a pretty Cordani boot.

Fashion and style never sleep in Charlotte. Witness:

DESIGNER VISIT/TRUNK SHOW: Cordani designer and owner Michael Ciccia will be part of a Cordani trunk show 10a-6p Friday, Oct. 16 at Step by Sloan on East Boulevard. If you think fashion means giving up comfort for style, than you need to check out Cordani footwear, which for fall means boots, pumps, flats and clogs.

MAKEUP ARTIST VISIT: Susan Posnick Cosmetics national makeup artist Brandy Nolen will be doing complimentary makeovers at Jeffre Scott Apothecary on Friday and Saturday. Nolen will be at the Myers Park store 11a-4p on Friday, Oct. 16, and the Piper Glen store 11a-4p on Saturday, Oct. 17. Spend $35 or more and receive a free lipstick. Call 704.339.0010 to reserve a spot.

SMILE! The Flock Apparel is holding a public photo shoot project on the corner of Trade and Tryon streets, 5-9p Friday, Oct. 16. The event is an effort to "bring art and life to the city of Charlotte," says founder/designer CiGi.

TRUNK SHOW: Paul Simon for Women will host an Audrey Talbott Fall Sportswear Trunk Show 9:30a-6p Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Thursday, Oct. 22. Details: 704-333-6139.

FASHION NOW: SouthPark mall celebrates fall fashion and trends with this series of fashion shows and interactive entertainment, 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Friday's “Trends & Friends Night” will feature runway shows and more. Details: 704-364-4411.