Ann Taylor Style Event and Book Launch: The Knockoff

On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Ann Taylor hosted a style event and book signing featuring, The Knockoff by authors Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza.

 

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This event also allowed guests to view the new Ann Taylor Summer Collection.  Attendees received a complimentary book along with their purchase.

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Meet Style Experts Lucy Sykes & Joe Piazza

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RESPECT by PRSVR Grand Opening – Recap

On April 15th and 16th RESPECT by PRSVR celebrated their Grand Opening! DC tastemakers, fashion lovers and fashion/lifestyle media were all on site for the grand occasion which was Sponsored by D’USSE. In addition, there was a fashion presentation presented by “Slayed by Dutch” which featured Spring 2016 pieces that are available at RESPECT by PRSVR in Washington, DC.

 

Some of the guests included the following: BRAVO TV Reality Star Cyrene Tankard of “Thicker Than Water”, Rock Creek Social Club’s Scooty, top Party Promoter Carrington, PRSVR Brand Ambassador James + more! Thank you to the Fashion/Lifestyle Bloggers who attended such as Devon of Fashion Citizen, Mimi of MIMI Cute Lips, T. Espinoza of Style Medic, Mark Q of Hill St. Collectives, Renee of Johnna Knows Best (Style), DC Super Sid & Alexis of Style Ambition.
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On the second day of the Grand Opening it was a BBQ curated by the B2 Crew for the cool kids and their parents! Guests were able to take a peek into the edgy and fly fashions for kids, meet B2 (the cool son of the owners) and to enjoy the beautiful sunny weather Saturday afternoon. Also on site were the good folks of Whimsicle which is a gourmet fruit bar company based in Philadelphia.

 

For additional information on RESPECT by PRSVR, please visit their website www.respect-dc.com and make sure to follow them on Instagram @RESPECTDC.
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Distinctly Creative – Creative Commons Event

Style + Life + Fashion has a media partnership with Distinctly Creative.  The purpose of the brand is to share once-a-month summer marketplace events featuring DMV creatives within the fashion, art, beauty, and design industry from July-September 2016 on July 9th, August 13th, and September 10th at Cloak & Dagger DC.

The kick-off event is Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Cloak & Dagger DC from 7 – 10 p.m.

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RESPECT by PRSVR – DC Lifestyle Boutique Grand Opening

Washington, DC’s fashion scene has something to celebrate! The newest RESPECT by PRSVR Lifestyle Boutique will be opening in the city April 15th. Located in the historic Shepherd Park neighborhood at 7610 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC 20012​, PRSVR will host a 2 day opening celebration on Friday, April 15th and Saturday, April 16th.

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Brandon Williamson, CEO of PRSVR, has been waiting for the opportunity to have a presence in the DC market. The Chicago born Elevated Lifestyle Brand will introduce a new concept where the entire store will be for sale. The lighting, art, furniture and of course the clothing!

RESPECT by PRSVR will launch with a 2­Day Grand Opening Featuring:
Friday 4/15/16​: Slayed ­ A Presentation of Style for Spring 2016 (7 PM­10 PM)
Saturday 4/16/16​: Squad Up: A Pop­Up BBQ for Cool Kids and their Parents (12 PM­4PM)

Currently operating a flagship store on the famous Michigan Ave, the family owned fashion powerhouse is ready to show a different side of the brand. PRSVR, which stands for Persevere, is based on thefundamentals of Passion, Resilience, Sacrifice, Values, and Respect. The Georgia Ave location, named RESPECT by PRSVR, will be the second of 5 new locations to open around the world. “We aim to fill a void in the marketplace. PRSVR is a brand that caters to families living and working in the city, and offers a unique shopping experience for those who strive to follow their passions”, says Margaret Williamson, Brand Manager for PRSVR. The store will feature one-of-a-kind artwork, clothing, footwear, and furniture all from minority and independent designers. “We are bringing back the old school boutique. The place you went to find that piece that no one else will have!,” says Brandon Williamson, CEO and Designer of PRSVR.

The DC outpost will be the brand’s only brick and mortar presence outside of Chicago. RESPECT creates an environment where men, women, and children will find unique pieces of clothing, footwear, and home decor to elevate their lifestyles. RESPECT by PRSVR is created for the new generation of “ballers and gangsters”, for those entrepreneurs and millennials who turn their passions into paychecks.

Experience the PRSVR lifestyle via www.shopprsvr.com, @PRSVR, and @RESPECTDC. For more
information, contact Margaret Williamson at 855­BY­PRSVR, or info@prsvr.com.

To attend the grand opening events, please RSVP to RSVP@PRSVR.com. For all media inquiries, please contact​ ​candice@candicenicolepr.com.

ABOUT PRSVR, or Persevere- An Elevated Lifestyle Brand owned and operated by husband and wife Brandon and Margaret Williamson. The Chicago based company caters to those who live and work in the city. “Our goal is to create stylish, yet functional pieces that complement a busy lifestyle,” says CEO Brandon Williamson. Launched in September of 2012, the collections of travelwear, footwear, and luggage are sought by celebrities, bloggers, stylists, and everyday city dwellers. Standout clients include basketball star Kevin Durant, actress/singer Zendaya, and Hip Hop artists Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj. The brand has been featured on Empire, in a McDonald’s commercial, and in several publications including the Chicago Sun Times, Fashion Bomb Daily, Good Day Chicago, XXL, 360 Magazine, and Athlete’s Quarterly.

Beyonce and Blue Ivy Carter – White House Easter Roll

The Carter family attended yesterday’s White House Easter Roll in Washington D.C.  According to the photos, Jay Z, Beyonce, and Blue Ivy created a lot of media buzz.  Celebrities such as Monica and the cast from Blackish snapped pictures with the famous family.

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Readers also shared their enthusiasm for Beyonce (as a mother) allowing Blue Ivy to participate in such a tradition.  In true fashion frenzy, Blue Ivy wore a white fur coat and cute bunny ears.  Beyonce was seen in a Marco De Vincenzo midi dress.

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Indie Fashion Week – Showcasing FW 2016 Collections

Lights, Camera, Action!” Yes, that very phrase will be heard throughout Washington, DC beginning February 29th as Indie Fashion Week kicks off for its second cycle. Created by Harley Morgan and Terrance Payton (ROE the Agency, LLC), Indie Fashion Week will be a breath of fresh air to the Fashionistas in the Nation’s Capital and those who just love supporting small business in the fashion industry. Indie Fashion Week will host Le Divertissement, from February 29-March 6, 2016. This fashion diversion is a series of Parisian-inspired events each night. Buyers, the media, influencers, style connoisseurs and the general public will get an ample opportunity to interact, connect with, and support Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle brands over a seven day span.

Indie Fashion Week aims to bridge the gap between consumers and independent brands by building a platform to facilitate sustainability, brand expansion, and retail opportunities. Indie Fashion Week is building a new and vibrant fashion community by creating a space where tools can be provided to help fashion entrepreneurs to learn about the business of fashion, to hone their craft, to network with their peers, and to build long lasting business relationships.

When asked about the vision behind the creation of Indie Fashion Week, Harley states “Indie Fashion Week is shifting the style culture in a multitude of ways. From highlighting the fashion brands from our area down to the EXPERIENCE that you receive with such a wide range of fashion-fused events, you have no choice but to be excited! The mood Is changing; the time has come for us to get excited about fashion here in our city!”

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The full schedule of Indie Fashion Week is as follows:
Monday, February 29– Bienvenue à la Fashion Week Indie: Indie Fashion Week Kick-Off & Live Pop Up Shop at Amsterdam Lounge #ModelMONDAYZ
Tuesday, March 1– Tout le monde aime Street Wear: Street Wear Presentation at Honfleur Gallery #StreetSymphony
Thursday, March 3– Style Me, s’il vous plait: The Style[ish] Competition at Lord & Taylor, Chevy Chase #StyleISH
Friday, March 4– Une nuit sur la ville: Fashion’s Night Out at the Aveda Institute #FashionsNightOut2016
Saturday, March 5– L’apprentissage est à la mode: Indie to Mainstream Fashion Workshop ft. Fashion Industry Experts at the Silver Spring Civic Center #IndietoMainstream
Saturday, March 5- Sole Savers Launch Event in Partnership with Indie Fashion Week | RSVP: http://bit.ly/IFWSoleSavers
Sunday, March 6– Le Spectacle de Nuit: Indie 500, Part Deux, Indie Fashion Week Finale at SAX Restaurant #Indie500Finale

For more information on Indie Fashion Week, information on volunteering or to RSVP to any of the events, please visit www.indiefashionweekdc.com. You can also follow Indie Fashion Week on Social Media: Twitter – @Indie5HundredDC, Instagram – @IndieFashionWeek, and Facebook –www.facebook.com/indiefashionweekdc.

If you’re a media outlet or photographer interested in covering the Indie Fashion Week, please send your inquiry to Candice@CandiceNicolePR.com.

Georgia Browns Fine Southern Cuisine – Lifestyle

I wanted to share a photo of my recent dining experience (actually a few weeks ago) while attending a social event in Washington D.C.  After a long night of walking in heels and re-applying lipstick, it was time to eat dinner!

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We decided to visit Georgia Browns and dine from their famous Southern menu.  I ordered the Grilled Atlantic Salmon and glass of wine.  We ended the evening with a Flourlesss Chocolate Torte which was delicious!

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Georgia Browns is said to have a live jazz band and Sunday brunch.  If you’re in the area stop by their restaurant and indulge in the culinary tradition!

Shore Projects Watches – Nordstrom Montgomery Mall

British watch brand, Shore Projects, is now available via http://shop.nordstrom.com as well as locally at Nordstrom Montgomery Mall.

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Shore Projects (http://usa.shoreprojects.com) offers a new product to a booming market, with over 500 style selections to choose from. All three collections will be available along with a wide selection of interchangeable straps, allowing shoppers to change-up their style in a matter of seconds, to suit their style, season or current mood.

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For almost two years, Shore Projects has made waves in the UK and around Europe, selling to major department stores and better boutiques. Strong growth is expected in more U.S. retail locations through 2016.

“We are thrilled to be stepping in to the doors of one of the most recognized department stores in the United States,” said Neil Waller, Co-founder of Shore Projects. “We have already received such great feedback from our U.S. online customers, and are excited to see the response from shoppers who now have the chance to touch and feel the product in person at these brick and mortar locations. This is the next step to making big moves globally for the brand.”

Simon Centers – Black Friday Hours and Specials

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Black Friday Weekend is right around the corner, and Arlington, Baltimore and D.C.-area Simon centers are preparing with special holiday hours, festive events, cheerful giveaways and more!

Shoppers can enjoy the below Black Friday specials at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Hagerstown Premium Outlets, Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets, St. Charles Towne Center and Queenstown Premium Outlets:

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1100 S Hayes St. / 703-415-2401 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Jennifer Walker, 678.938.3667

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                6 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            9 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

First 100 shoppers who check in at Guest Services on Friday, November 27 will receive a Holiday Shopping Survival Kit with water, mints, snacks and special store promotions.

Hagerstown Premium Outlets

495 Premium Outlets Boulevard / 301-790-0300 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Austin Northenor, 404.242.2267

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                12 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

VIP shoppers will receive an exclusive sneak-peek of special holiday promotions. Register by visitingwww.premiumoutlets.com/vip

Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets

241 Fort Evans Road NE / 703-737-3071 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Austin Northenor, 404.242.2267

 

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                12 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

VIP shoppers will receive an exclusive sneak-peek of special holiday promotions. Register by visitingwww.premiumoutlets.com/vip

 

St. Charles Towne Center

11110 Mall Circle / 301-870-6997 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Shannon King, 678.548.9788

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

 

First 100 shoppers who check in at Guest Services on Friday, November 27 will receive a Holiday Shopping Survival Kit with water, mints, snacks and special store promotions.

 

Queenstown Premium Outlets

441 Outlet Center Drive / 410-827-8699 / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram

Media Contact: Austin Northenor, 404.242.2267

Thanksgiving Day:                     6 p.m. – 12 a.m.

Friday, November 27:                12 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, November 28:            9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday, November 29:              9 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Black Friday/weekend offerings Harmony on the Bay Carolers, Strolling Santa and VIP Shopper Savings.

For more information about Simon centers, including holiday hours and events, visit the respective center’s website orwww.simon.com

 

About Simon:

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

About Simon Premium Outlets®

The global Simon Premium Outlets portfolio offers exceptional brands at extraordinary savings through a diverse mix of luxury, designer and popular retailers representing the best in fashion, family and home. Our 84 Simon Premium Outlets in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico and South Korea are some of the most iconic and productive shopping destinations for residents and travelers including Woodbury Common (New York City), Orlando, Desert Hills (Palm Springs), Las Vegas and Wrentham Village Premium Outlets (Boston). For more information visit premiumoutlets.com or follow Premium Outlets on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Birchbox and Rent The Runway Launch: Black Friday Sales

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Birchbox (www.birchbox.com), a leading beauty and grooming retailer, has opened its doors in Washington, D.C. in partnership with Rent the Runway, which is revolutionizing fashion by allowing millions of women to rent designer apparel and accessories. On Friday, November 6, Birchbox launched a beauty shop in a dedicated space at Rent the Runway’s Georgetown store, allowing local customers to get a complete new look from head to toe – from on-trend outfits and accessories to the latest lipsticks and head-turning hairstyles.

The shop features the following elements to help Washingtonians prepare for special occasions and upgrade their everyday looks:

  • A Build Your Own Birchbox (BYOB) station with an exclusive new box design co-branded with Rent the Runway ($15)
  • A curated shop featuring the best hair, makeup, skincare and fragrance products, as well as holiday gift sets, from brands including Bumble and Bumble, Dr. Jart, Living Proof, Oribe, RMS Beauty, Smashbox, Stila and Sunday Riley, among others
  • Birchbox subscriptions and gift subscriptions for purchase (starting at $30)
  • Makeup services (starting at $30)
  • Special offers and events

 

“Birchbox has a large subscriber base in the DC area and our customers want to look their best, but don’t always have time to navigate the latest new products and trends. Together with Rent the Runway, we’re able to offer a one-stop-shop edited with the very best in beauty and fashion,” said Katia Beauchamp, Co-Founder and CEO of Birchbox. “It’s designed to bring delight to discovering new product by having an easy and efficient shopping experience. As we approach 2016, we’ll continue exploring meaningful opportunities to bring Birchbox to life offline.”

Customers can visit www.birchbox.com/georgetown for more information on Birchbox at Rent the Runway Georgetown, located at 3336 M Street NW. Birchbox has a flagship store in Soho, NY and plans to open additional stand-alone stores in 2016.

About Birchbox

Founded in 2010, Birchbox is a leading beauty and grooming retailer, offering an efficient, personalized way to discover and shop for new products. Birchbox redefined the online shopping experience by pairing a monthly subscription of deluxe samples – tailored to customers’ unique profiles – with inspiring editorial content to create a seamless path to purchase full-size products online. More than 800 best-in-class beauty, grooming and lifestyle brands are available on Birchbox’s e-commerce shop. In 2012, Birchbox launched Birchbox Man and expanded internationally, and in 2014, Birchbox opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Soho, New York. Today, Birchbox has more than 1 million subscribers and operates in six countries, including France, Spain, UK, Belgium and Canada. Birchbox is headquartered in New York City. To learn more, visit www.birchbox.com or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Snapchat.

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Black Friday

For US men and women – spend $35 on gift subscriptions and/or full-size product and get:

  • Non-Ace: 25% off with code BIGDEAL
  • Ace: 30% off with code ACESONLY
  • No limit to code usage

For CA women – spend $45 on gift subscriptions and/or full-size product and get

  • 25% off with code BIGDEAL
  • No limit to code usage

Cyber Monday

Same offer as above as above but codes are:

  • Non-Ace: PARTYON
  • Ace: ACEDIT
  • No limit to code usage