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Fashion on Sep 17, 2011 - 21:58
It’s September in New York and we all know what that means. It means there is Fashion and excitement all over the place. In the Big Apple from the dates if September 8th though September 16th the fashion elite and fashion fans converge. During this time, celebrities, brand name designers and other notable individuals all gather to mingle and check out the latest fashion collections.
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are runway shows and parties that take place all over Manhattan in large, medium and small venues. The larger shows were shows at Lincoln Center, The Waldorf Astoria and various other trendy locations around the city showcasing familiar designers along with some up and coming artists.
EMERGE! presented by Dionne Williams of D. Williams PR Firm was one of this must see shows. The by-invite-only event featured brilliantly talented emerging designers while honoring the elite within the Fashion Industry.
The event was held at the Broad Street Ballroom which is located at 41 Broad Street in New York City. It is one of the premiere spots for fabulous events and a perfect for up and coming fashion designers to have their work shown. The event honored Constance White, Editor-in-Chief of Essence magazine by presenting her the Fashion Innovator Award. White is a noted fashion journalist, editor, author, culture and style expert who’s work and accolades extend from a long list of top publications including The New York Times, Elle Magazine, Women's Wear Daily, W magazine, British Vogue and Glamour. The award was presented by Designer Tracy Reese.
In addition, in this season's show there were designs being showcased by the following designers:
Borris Powell of Borris Powell Designs, Oscars® Designer Challenge 2011 Winner Luxury in women’s fashion has a new name- Borris Powell. He is the winner of the prestigious Oscars® Designer Challenge 2011 and receives numerous local and national press regarding his designs. With his flagship store located in Chicago, his collections include exciting approaches to big ideas ranging from the philosophy to cinema. His meticulous study of fashion has not been devoted to trends, but a lasting discovery and emotion in finding their inner beauty. Visit www.borrispowell.com.
Kirk Johnson of b.-Vain Couture
Kirk Johnson’s design name, b.-VAIN Couture II, has been in existence for over 15 years, and has become known for designs which are "hotter-than-July." His designs are sexy ensembles of flashy leather for men and women. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Kirk is starting a new era with his b.-VAIN Couture II line. Johnson’s fashion philosophy is “People should wear clothes, and not let clothes wear them." Visit www.bvaincouture.com
Adriana Osorio Lugo of Adriana Osorio Lugo Designs
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Adriana grew up with the love of fashion and design. The New York based next generation designer has a bright future. Taking New York by storm by showing in Emerge! and in the "2011 Fashion Next,” runway show in Lincoln Center during the ELLE showcase, the graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design is building a strong foundation within fashion showcasing elite by providing her international spin on Coco Chanel, Francisco Costa and crinkle chiffon.
Emerge! is sponsored by Medea Vodka, MVC productions, Time Frozen Photography, Thomas Blue Photography, Izze, Sign Expo and Artikal Millinery. Hair is styled by the Bennett Career Institute. Make-up is provided by Dex Cosmetics.
Emerge! is created and produced by D. Williams PR Group and styled by Tai Chunn of MVC Productions.
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Fashion on Jun 19, 2011 - 15:04
On, June 13, 2011, Constance White, the newest editor-in chief of Essence Magazine was honored in New York City at the Bryant Park Hotel. In celebration for the third annual Juneteenth event, the Fashion Art Xchange presented a fashion show showcasing 4 up and coming designers and to honor Constance White celebrating her contribution to the fashion and arts world. As many know, Essence is an
iconic publication that has been for over 40 years now. It is the premiere magazine for the World’s beautiful black woman.
The Fashion Art Xchange also known as FAX was founded by Gwen Sargeant in 1994 was created to provide a networking exchange for people of color in fashion and the arts. This includes retail, design, and anyone working within these industries. The organization also provides seminar, educational opportunities and scholarships for deserving students. With events put together throughout the year, the celebration around Juneteenth is one of the most important.
As many people may know, Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated event commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. For the past 3 years, the Fashion Arts Xchange has honored some of the fashion elite during their annual Juneteenth celebration.
To help make this years event a successful, many talented people lent their expertise such as Tai Chunn and MVC Production Team who handled the front of house seating rather smoothly as we entered the theater. There was delicious buffet from Soul Fixins and dessert from Cake Bliss.
The night ended Constance White accepting her award and giving a speech thanking FAX for being recognized. She challenged the audience to continue to succeed, and to continue to make a pathway for all who come afterwards. Those words are truly a testament as to what Juneteenth really means to us even today.
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Fashion on Feb 19, 2011 - 20:35
There was fashion, fashion and more fashion all around the Big Apple from February 11th through the 18th! It was indeed that time again. You know, it’s just a tiny event called NY Fashion Week where celebrities, brand name designers and other notable individuals come to mingle and check out the latest fashion collections.
Actually, NY Fashion week really isn't a small event in any form.
There are runway shows that take place all over Manhattan and large, medium and small venues. There were shows at Lincoln Center, Trump Plaza, The Waldorf Astoria and various other trendy locations around the city showcasing familiar designers along with some up and coming artists.
EMERGE! Is a first-annual runway fashion show which took place during NYC Fashion Week. It was presented by Dionne Williams of D. Williams PR Firm and Monique Tatum of Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR. The by-invite-only event featured brilliantly talented emerging designers while honoring the elite within the Fashion Industry.
The event was held at a venue located right in the heart of the Fashion District at Sun West Studios 450 West 31st Street in New York City. It is a premiere spot for fabulous events and a perfect for up and coming fashion designers to have their work shown. In this season's show there were designs being showcased by the following designers:
Terri Stevens: She is a Chicago native and was featured on Season 5 of Project Runway. Terri owns and designs for Michael Joseph and Funkinbeautiful designs. Her funky and chic styles are innovative and continue to amaze the fashion community even now.
Sheila Rashid: An entrepreneurial trendsetter and Fashion Designer who took it upon herself to learn everything about the business on her own.
Dawn Joi: The creator and designer of JoiTees. The talented designer has dedicated herself to spreading "joi" and love in a chic, yet eco-friendly way. Her JoiTees (tee shirts) offer versatile fashion with a conscience and a touch of humor.
Dominique Auxilly: A fast rising designer who has dressed the likes of Nicki Minaj to Miss Universe Caressa Cameron is an up and coming star designer. This self-taught New Yorker will be partnering up with Isobel Arnbeg vintage and opening up her own boutique in SoHo.
The show left the spectators impressed and overwhelmed after viewing with the talent of such rising stars. If this season is any indication of what is to come, the fashion industry will be anxiously awaiting what might be next for these designers.
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Fashion on Jan 30, 2011 - 18:19
Everyone loves a beautiful bride. Well, that is until they turn into a Bridezilla.
If you have ever been a part of a wedding in any form or have you been a bridesmaids or even a maid of honor, then you have probably had an experience or two with a demanding bride.
Hopefully your experience was exciting, upbeat and memorable but chances are it was not at all like that. If you like many
members of a wedding, you probably cursed the day you even accepted the invitation to be a part of the nuptials.
I am not married and have not been married yet but one thing I hope that never happens is that I become a bridezilla?
Oh my God. I have watched many normal loving women become monsters when they are planning their wedding. My question is, isn’t this supposed to be a beautiful day? Isn’t this supposed to be about love and living the rest of your life with someone special? When I see the abuse that a bride to be gives her wedding party I am floored and amazed as to how these people even manage to stay a part of this event.
Bridezilla usually are all the same. They have a tremendous on them or better yet they put stress on themselves then pass it onto others. They are:
Extremely abusive – I have seen bridezilla yell at the their maid of honor, their mates and even their parents
Self-centered – Even though it is their wedding, they are not keeping in my mind that they people they love are taking the time out of their life to help them
Ungrateful – It seems like no matter what anyone does, it is not enough to make them happy.
Petty and childish – I have seen some bridezilla hit below the belt with some of the comments they make to the people around them.
In the end, I do wonder if it is even necessary to put themselves and others through all this drama for one day. The event is not even one day. The wedding is normally less than a half hour and the reception might be 4 hours long. So after months of torture and abuse to your friends and family, they get to share a 6 hour event with you. The question is: Was it worth it? I mean, of course the marriage and being with the love of your life is worth it, but was the actual planning of the wedding? Also, if you feel that way, have you taken the time to apologize to family and friends for the abuse and drama? Hopefully you have taken the time to do so, because while weddings are nice, the planning is not often an easy thing. It can be challenging to all involved but if there is anything I have learned from a Bridezilla and that is to either go to city hall or to save enough money to have a planner do everything for me and give everyone else a break.
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Places on Jan 9, 2011 - 22:12
This is a question that many people may think about at one time or another is their lives especially people who love to travel.
As we visit different cities and countries in the world, we may ask "Where would you love to live for a while if money was no object?" Would you remain where you currently live or would you whisk off to most exotic location in the world to leave for a year or even
longer? Many people think about this often and wonder if anyone else has thought out this as well.
Of course, there are those individuals out there who really don’t care about travel at all. They are just fine just staying in their local surrounding area and living a regular life everyday, but what about the adventurous types in life who wants to see as much of the world as they can before they die? They have to dream and plan as much as possible to reach specific destinations.
Traveling can be the most fun and enlightening experience ever. You get to go to a new place and get to meet cool people. You get to have memories that will last you and the people or person you travel with the rest of your life. What if you had the chance to have the experience extended? If money was no object at all, where else in the world would you live? A few great options to ponder could be the following: Many people love Paris. It is a great city and so exciting. South Africa and New Zealand are also popular destinations for travelers. Some people have to think about this question thoroughly weighing all the pros and cons of a move, while others can answer it right away.
The thing that to remember is that that money is no issue so worrying about a job or where there children will go to school would not hinder them in anyway. It is important to think in that mindset when answering this question. What are your top 3 choices? Some people may have only one choice. Some may have more than 5 places they would love to live. No matter what it is you choose, wouldn’t it be a great dream to just pick up and live somewhere different for a while and not have to worry about money. What a great dream to work on turning into a reality.
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Fashion on Dec 20, 2010 - 18:00
People who live in the Big Apple know that being in New York City gives you the opportunity to be a part of the some of the most exciting and exclusive events. There are awards shows, film premieres, fashion shows, exclusive parties, major concerts, etc., all at your fingertips. Then again, even if access to these once in a lifetime events it isn’t, at your disposal, they can be. Even if you
are one of the more fortunate who works within the industry, you still maybe able to be a part of this at some point in your life. Really it can.
Being a part of these events can happen if you are a regular guy or girl, but it really is true if you are an industry professional. Depending on if you are a writers, actor, or studio executive attending films premieres are inevitable. One of the biggest issues that come up when someone receives an invitation is what to wear? How do you figure out what to wear to this type of event?
One way to be sure is to use the same rules as you would when going to a wedding, a New Year’s party or special event where you have to dress up a bit. Take a look in your closet or even check out a friend’s closet. There should definitely be something available to wear as you make your entertainment industry debut at your first film premiere. You may not be able to walk the read carpet, but will be able to walk around and schmooze with high profile celebrity guests and executives.
Lastly, there are other ways to find out about these exclusive events. The power of having cash or deep pockets can. Check out sites such as Bluefish.com and Premiere Row for prices on these experiences.
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Fashion on Sep 14, 2010 - 03:44
It’s that time of year again in New York City. It’s the time when all the top Fashionistas and all of the Who’s Who in Fashion descend upon the Big Apple to watch top designers showcase their continuous talent and new creations. During this week long extravaganza events are held all over the city throughout the day and well into the evening. In fact, not even a long day of rain showers
or a rainy evening will cancel a show or stop diehard fans from being a part of excitement and the magic called Fashion Week.
This season, on Sunday, September 12, 2010, Designer Edwing D’Angelo unveiled his latest Spring 2011 collection to very exuberant crowd. Right before and especially during the evening, the crowd waited patiently anticipating the display of his latest designs. This fabulous star-studded event was held at the legendary Waldorf Astoria ballroom located on Park Avenue.
As always the show began with trail models wearing soft pastels and bright colors for the spring. This was followed by an extremely attractive array of nude colored and tan swimwear for men and women. The beach wear was a mixture of sexy two-piece ensembles to one piece suits for both males and females. Many of the pieces were ready to wear and were artfully accented with gold accessories.
Next on the agenda were women’s evening wear, casual dresses and 2 piece suits that were perfect for dinner and an evening on the town. The collections showcased, knee length dresses and pastel evening gowns. The menswear displayed a host of soft and bright colored casual wear. With trendy khaki suits and slacks for all occasions. To offset the clothes, a few of the models carried flowers to match the bright tone of the show.
As usual, Edwing left the crowd pleased and blown away as he graced the stage along with his models. Next season should be even better when he unveils his next collection.
For more information on Edwing D’Angelo and his designs, visit his website at: http://www.edwingdangelo.com/main.html
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Fashion on Sep 10, 2010 - 19:12
Fashion Week for September 2010 in New York City began in full swing with a host of shows at Bryant Park and all around Manhattan. On Thursday, September 9, 2010 in the trendy Chelsea neighborhood in New York, designer LaureLuxe unveiled her latest collection. Laurel Mae DeWitt, is the principal designer and creator of the LaureLuxe brand. She is a native New Yorker and graduate of Pratt Art
Institute.
DeWitt’s style has a youthful creativity and craftiness that can only be described as fantastically bold. Her drive is to continuously evolve and push all boundaries in the fashion and entertainment world. To her, metal knows no limits and be used to accent clothing or simply be worn as clothing. Her show gave the audience an outstanding example of this fact.
The show for the fall season was held at the popular hot spot called The Gates located on 8th Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets. The crowd was eclectic, chic, stylist and bold much like the designer herself and was packed to capacity with just standing room only as the runway show began.
The show started with a metallic bang having a trail of sexy men displaying the new men’s collections of innovative and original metals that could be worn with playful casual wear and as an eye-catching accessory for something a little more upscale. When is came to the female models, LauraLuxe teased the crowd a bit. As they each graced the stage, they slowly sauntered down the runaway in a Grim Reaper style robe that added a hint of goth and mystery to the show. On the trip back down the runway, each of the models removed their robes to display the fabulous creations.
Her name as well as her work is quickly becoming well known in fashion circles in the US and all around the world. In fact, her much sough after designs have been worn by celebrities such as: actress Mila Jovovich, supermodel Sessili Lopez, Grammy Award winner singer- songwriter Cyndi Lauper to rapping sensation Nicki Minaj, singer Amerie, and pop artist Lady Gaga.
For more information about LaureLuxe designs visit her website at www.laureluxe.com
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Technology on Jul 11, 2010 - 18:13
Purchasing a new smart phone can be pretty tricky these days. There are so many models to choose from so how can you know which one is right for you? One way is to talk to friends, colleagues and family about what they currently have to get an idea of how they feel about the product that they currently own. Another way is to go online and do some much needed research to learn about all of the
applications available. One of the final ways to decide on what type of smart phone to buy is to simply go to the mobile store and try out the phones on your own.
You will hear about the iPhone and the Android phones, but another model to consider is the Palm Pixi. Yes, Palm mostly known as a PDA, lately Palm has up with slim, cute and leek smart phones that works well for all that you need to do in your busy life. The gadget has many of the many features that you would aspect in any other device. Sync your email, update your calendar, make phone calls and send text messages as you would with any other model. The Pixi gives you the best of both worlds with a touch screen and a keypad located at the bottom to text and email when needed.
Once you give it a try, you will be referring it to your friends as a viable option to conduct your business and personal life as efficient as possible.
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Health & Beauty on Jun 6, 2010 - 18:34
Having beautiful skin is really something we can all work toward. While some people may have a little less work to do, it is still possible to repair your skin. With the right products and the right care, having healthy skin can become a reality.
You may recall while in the grocery store seeking to buy a certain product and it would state on the ingredients to “Just Add Water” to create
a delicious meal. This can be the case in beauty. Water has always been an important source in beauty and the cleansing of our skin. In fact, it is one of the first things that our mothers would say to us as children. They would constantly tell us to wash our faces. Whether you use water from the tap, bottled water or water from a filter, facial cleansing was important as a child, and is even more important now as we become older. The correct beauty regimen can keep your skin looking younger and healthier longer.
Another important key is to find the correct product that works for you depending on your skin type. There is a vast array of great products on the market so making the right decision can be tough. You may want to start by talking to the people closest to you and asking what they use. Also, consulting an expert can also be helpful. Whatever way you choose, remember to keep your skin clean and always add water.
