Michelle Obama Looking Fabulous on The Cover of Essence Magazine
Category: Summer 2014
On The Run Tour: What Do We Wear Part II
Fashion to Figure Plus Size Retailer and Denise Caldwell Summer Style Soiree Event Recap
Fashion to Figure, America’s leading trendy plus – size fashion retailer, announces the opening of their newest Baltimore brick and mortar store at White Marsh Mall. In celebration of their latest location, Fashion to Figure partnered with curvy fashion blogger and Baltimore native Denise Caldwell, hosting an in-store summer style soiree last night.
The FTF in-store Fashion Stylists along with Denise were on hand sharing their style expertise with guests. In store promotions were offered to shoppers including up to 50% off merchandise.
“A major look of the evening was floral,” shared Denise. “It’s one of my favorite key trends of the season! It’s refreshing and also a mood booster. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns. My favorite slimming style tip is to wear mixed colors like shades of purple, navy, cobalt and pastel blues together that have the same base tone. FTF is a great spot. I always leave feeling confident.”
The retailer’s 26th store opening continues rapid national expansion for Fashion to Figure. Started by the two great-grandsons of Lena ‘Lane’ Bryant, Fashion to Figure was founded with the mission to make people’s lives better through the ultimate full-fashion experience. FTF is the only fast fashion retail chain solely focused on women sizes 12-26 and is dedicated to giving this set of women access to on-trend, up to the minute styles at accessible prices.
“We are thrilled to be opening our eighth store in Maryland and our third in the Baltimore area”, said Michael Kaplan, Co-Founder and CEO of FTF. “We started Fashion to Figure to make a meaningful and positive difference to people within the US, and we are excited to expand within Baltimore as a whole. We believe fashion is a state of mind not a size range and we are excited to bring our approach to White Marsh Mall and a new community of guests.”
The FTF White Marsh Mall location is now open to the public at 8200 Perry Hall Blvd. All clothing ranges from sizes 12 – 26, and all merchandise is under $50.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room Baltimore – Lifestyle Alert
Photos of my delicious meal at The Oceanaire Seafood Room located in Baltimore, Maryland –
Fashion to Figure and Denise Caldwell Summer Style Party
Fashion to Figure and Denise Caldwell invite you to a Summer Style Party to celebrate FTF’s new White Marsh Store location! Join us on Monday, June 30th at The White Marsh Mall from 6 PM – 8 PM for sips, sweet, and trend advice from style expert and curvy fashionista Denise Caldwell!
WHEN: June 30th 6 – 8 PM
LOCATION: White Marsh Mall, 8200 Perry Hall BLVD, Baltimore, MD 21236
WHAT TO KNOW: #FTFSELFIE and @FTFSNAPS @DCFASHIONISTA1
Gwyneth Paltrow and David Babaii Partner with Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo; Announce Opening of New Location in Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg, MD – Ari Yakobson, Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo’s CEO, along with Academy Award winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow and hairstylist to the stars, David Babaii are proud to announce their continued expansion in North America. Together, they now welcome their new franchise partner and local resident of Gaithersburg, Laurie Tucker, to the Blo family. As the 43rd Blo location, the salon will officially open in Gaithersburg, Maryland on Friday, June 27, 2014 at 317 Ellington Boulevard.
According to Laurie Tucker, “I cannot wait to bring Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo to Maryland! Gaithersburg women are in need of quick, affordable and convenient beauty services – I am confident that they will enjoy our upbeat atmosphere, catwalk-quality blo outs and expert nail and wax services. I can’t wait to blo Maryland away!”
To celebrate the opening of Blo and Body By Blo Gaithersburg, MD, the salon is offering $25 blo outs and $10 off your wax or nail service plus pink drinks, sweets and girly tunes will be served in true Blo style.
WHEN:
Friday, June 27 from 9am to 5pm
Saturday, June 28 from 9am to 5pm
Sunday, June 29 from 11am to 5pm
WHERE:
Blo Gaithersburg I Body By Blo Gaithersburg
317 Ellington Boulevard
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
TO BOOK A BLO OUT (OR WAX AND NAILS!):
blogaithersburg@blomedry.com or 301-216-0256
Spread the Blo and tweet us at: @bloheartsyou @bodybyblo
ABOUT US:
Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo offer affordable beauty services seven days a week. Blo maintains top session stylists to deliver flawless hair in-bar or onsite while Body By Blo has the best nail technicians and estheticians on hand for manicures, pedicures and waxing. Walk-ins are accepted and online reservations are available for those pressed for time at www.blomedry.com or www.bodybyblo.com.
ABOUT LAURIE TUCKER:
Wife and mother of two boys, Laurie Tucker was blessed or cursed with wavy hair. As a graduate of the University of Maryland with a degree in accounting, her love of style and getting a great blo out led her directly to becoming a Franchise Partner with Blo Blow Dry Bar and Body By Blo. Her philosophy is “I love to laugh, and I love a good deal!”
Fox 45 Morning News Segment – Summer Grilling Tips
Summer’s finally in full swing and that means we’re attending several outdoor parties. With that being said, we are also enjoying barbecue chicken, pasta salad, and other food items that can give us summer calories.
Luckily, I was able to share a few healthy eating tips on Fox 45 News, compliments of bistroMD.com
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Smart tips for summer grilling, courtesy of bistroMD
“Use spices and herbs for seasonings instead of pre-made marinades/sauces which enables the cook to control sugar and sodium.
Season freshly chopped veggies with seasonings of your choice and toss in a bit of olive oil. Then wrap the veggies into a foil pouch. Place pouch on top grill rack while meat is grilling and flip occasionally. This times your meat and your veggies to complete at the same time.
Grill sliced pineapple and serve warm over Greek yogurt for dessert.
Use leftover grilled veggies the next day on a salad or as a homemade pizza topper, or use them with your leftover grilled chicken or steak for fajitas.”
At home, I had the opportunity to grill a few sliced pineapple and served over greek yogurt and it tastes delicious. I am actually planning to incorporate grilled fruits and veggies in my personal summer menu because it’s a time saver and super healthy (win-win situation.)
The recipe used was from Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa:
- 1 pineapple peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch thick pieces
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
- 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Plain, nonfat Greek Yogurt
- Carrington Farms Flax/Chia Blend
Instructions:
- In a bowl combine all ingredients except pineapple, yogurt, and Flax/Chia blend
- Marinate pineapple slices in mixture for 15 minutes
- Grill pineapple on each side for 2 minutes
- Remove from heat
- Serve warm over Greek yogurt, sprinkled with Flax/Chia seeds
Overall, I had a wonderful time hosting the morning news segment and even learned a new recipe that I can use at home. As a prior nutrition teacher, this was right on target and also fun to discuss.
Don’t forget to try these tips and eat healthy this summer!
Indique Hair – Celebrate The First Day of Summer
Celebrate The First Day Of Summer With Indique Hair
Dia Simms (Executive Vice President of Blue Flame Marketing x BadBoyRecords x Revolt TV), Cynthia Bailey (Bravo TV) and more to be honored by Indique’s Ode To The Sunny Season
ATLANTA, GA – (pitchengine.com) June 2014 – Indique Hair, one of the leading premium hair extension brands in the United States, announce their national First Day Of Summer Campaign and series of events. Events will be hosted at twelve of Indique Hair Boutiques simultaneously across the nation on Saturday. Hosted by top industry professionals, the campaign events will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2014.
The series of events will cater to Indique clients, beauty industry professionals, and will showcase Indique’s textured hair offerings to prepare for fun in the sun. Indique will kickoff the events by partnering with BossLady Magazine to celebrate the the July Cover Release for Dia Simms Executive Vice President of Blue Flame Marketing x BadBoyRecords x Revolt TV) and will honor Cynthia Bailey (Bravo TV) and more at their Atlanta boutique. For more information on a First Day Of Summer in your city visit www.IndiqueHair.com/summer and to join the conversation the Twitter/ Instagram Handle is @ILoveIndique and Hashtag #SummerHair.
PARTICIPATING INDIQUE BOUTIQUE LOCATIONS AND TIMES:
MEET DIA SIMMS AT THE ATLANTA BOUTIQUE:
312 N. Highland Ave. NE Suite C
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404.974.4680
RSVP: HTTP://BOSSLADYINDIQUE.EVENTBRITE.COM
ABOUT INDIQUE HAIR
With a winning combination of hair experts and stylists, and more than 25 years of industry experience, Indique Hair International provides 100 percent virgin human hair that is natural and of the highest quality. With an impressive client base that consists of Lady Gaga, Lala Vasquez, Rihanna, Ciara, Jill Scott, Brandy and more, Indique Hair’s unique Indian virgin and natural human hair extensions are lustrous and tangle free. Indique Hair International is the only company that produces hair extensions at the source, with headquarters in India; Indique Hair has free-standing boutiques in Brooklyn, Soho & Little Neck in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston. For more information visit www.Indiquehair.com.
Lupita Nyongo Vogue Magazine Cover | July 2014 Issue
Lupita Nyongo is on the cover of Vogue Magazine for their July 2014 issue. This talented beauty is a red carpet siren and mega actress. In the magazine spread she can be seen wearing, Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, Jonathan Saunders, Prada, T by Alexander Wang and J. Crew. I love the combination of how fashion meets art and high end couture.
Take a look at the photos below:
Photos and Designer info can be found on BellaNaija.com
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