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VH1 REALITY STAR FASHION SHOW with Dani J.

Who: Danielle “Dani J.” Jamison known as Danielle from Vh1 Black Ink Crew Chicago.

What: Dani J. fashion show is an event in which local Chicago designers are selected to showcase their clothes to the press in general public. It is unique to any other fashion show because each look is personally picked out and styled by Danielle. Hence the phrase “styled by Dani J”.

This went will take place at The Promontory in Chicago, on September 17, 2017.

Why: Dani Created “styled by Dani J” fashion shows as a means to create an in your face, and visually appealing experience. She already has a blog (iamdanij.com) so for her, hosting fashion shows was the best way to bring her passion to life. Chicago is so underrated when it comes to fashion so to be able to bring different designers and boutiques together under one roof, every piece picked out by Dani, styled by Dani, is what the DaniJ brand is all about.

When: Summer Collection Fashion Show & Day Party will start at 6 P.M. on September 17, 2017 at The Promontory 5311 S Lake Park Ave Chicago, IL

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Heidi Klum, Christian Siriano, Jason Wu, and Isaac Mizrahi: Charitybuzz Fashion Auction

Charitybuzz is changing online fundraising by design with the introduction of their first-ever curated Fashion Auction, part of this year’s successful Charitybuzz Curates program. As New York Fashion Week pitches is tents, Charitybuzz is showcasing their fall line, featuring bidding opportunities on specially curated experiences and one-of-a-kind luxury items—all to benefit charity.

The Charitybuzz Fashion Auction runs August 8-24 at Charitybuzz.com/Fashion.

Bidding is now open on one-of-a-kind opportunities like:

  • Meet Heidi Klum at the Season Finale of Project Runway during NYFW to benefit the Television Academy Foundation
  • Meet Christian Siriano with seats to his ready-to-wear show to benefit Delivering Good
  • A private cocktail party—for 25—with Jason Wu at his NYC Studio to support the Dramatists Guild Fund
  • Sit down to lunch for 4  with designer Isaac Mizrahi in NYC to benefit the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons
  • Tour the VOGUE offices and legendary fashion closet in support of the Girl Be Heard Institute
  • Meet Kate Spade CCO, Deborah Lloyd, with tickets to the Kate Spade NYFW show to benefit Fashion Fights Cancer
  • Join fashion journalist Jo Squillo at the catwalks of Milan Fashion Week, secure a 1-month internship with Swinger International in Bussolengo, Italy, or enjoy lunch with Ilaria Venturini Fendi at her Carmina Campus headquarters in Rome all to benefit The Wishwall Foundation
  • Assist Kelly Cutrone for a day during this year’s NYFW in support of PETA
  • Tour Zac Posen’s NYC Atelier and attend the ZAC look book photoshoot to benefit the Tribeca Film Institute
  • Tour the Glossier showroom and enjoy lunch with CEO Emily Weiss to benefit Vineyard Arts Project
  • Sit down to lunch with legendary designer Nicole Miller to benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research
  • Meet designer Borris Powell in his Chicago showroom in support of Telluride AIDS Benefit
  • Celebrate with a private party for 20 at Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James in Nashville, TN in support of  the Conservancy for the Parthenon and Centennial Park
  • Meet Mara Hoffman with a tour of her NYC studio to benefit The Gathering for Justice

Some of the guilt-free luxury accessories now up for auction include:

  • One of only 300 1979 White Cadillac Sevilles designed by Gucci to benefit the Malaika Foundation
  • An iconic Cartier 18K yellow gold panther link necklace to benefit American Friends of Soroka
  • A Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired vintage leather jacket hand embellished by Rocky Barnes in support of Heal the Bay
  • A custom-made Atelier Savas Leather Jacket & meeting with designer Savannah Yarborough to benefit Nashville’sMusicians Corner

The chance to attend all of this season’s best shows and presentations are also up for charitable auction including tickets to presentations by Rosie Assoulin, A Detacher, Naeem Khan, Tanya Taylor, and Nina Tiara to support Fashion Fights Cancer,Shahida Parides in support of The Wishwall Foundation, and Tracy Reese to benefit the Public Relations Society of America Foundation, among others. Additional fashion show experiences will be added throughout the auction.

The Fashion Auction is the fourth in a new series of specially curated auctions hosted by Charitybuzz to help nonprofits raise even more money for worthy causes all year long. The remaining 2017 schedule includes Charitybuzz Curates: Hollywood – October 3–19, and Charitybuzz Curates: Entrepreneur – November 1–16.

This year’s first three curated auctions, Charitybuzz Curates: Music, Charitybuzz Curates: Golf, and Charitybuzz Curates: Broadway have raised in total more than $1.2M for nonprofit partners.

 

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Break Fashion Rules: How To Build Your Confidence with Certain Outfits

We all wish we could just slip on an outfit and feel confident but unfortunately, that is something we lack. All too often, we want our clothing choices to make us feel confident.  It is one of the most frustrating concepts known to woman, as we cave into our self-imposed anxieties. Instead of wearing what we want to wear, we go with something that’s deemed flattering because we are worried about our bodies.

That’s where this post comes in because we can’t sit back on this subject anymore. We want to help you build your confidence!

Rules Are There To Be Broken

This whole concept of certain “fashion rules” is insane. If you want to wear horizontal stripes, skinny jeans, an oversized boyfriend t-shirt or a color so loud you make Lady Gaga circa-2010 look tame, then wear it. If you prefer to dress with a bit of flair instead of like a traditional mom, then go for it. Wearing what you want because it makes you feel amazing is what will give you confidence, and that will make you shine. Wearing an outfit that you’re not sure about because that is what the imaginary fashion-police says you have to wear is a thing of the past. Today’s society is all about celebrating you and your personal choices.

Featured Photo from Nordstrom

Highlight Your Best Parts

There is not a woman in the world that loves every single part of their body, not even Beyonce. But there are qualities we love about ourselves, that favorite part, so play that up. This is a great way to help you focus on the positives and love what you have while making you less anxious about what you want to cover up. However, don’t be afraid to change the things that are lowering your confidence. What we’re saying is, if you keep looking at www.davidhalpernmd.com/service/breast-augmentation-mammoplasty because deep down you believe breast augmentation will boost your spirits, then go for it. Everyone deserves to be overflowing with confidence because that leads to a more fulfilled life.

Have A Go To Outfit

We all have those days where we feel like we have absolutely nothing to wear, which affects what we see in the mirror. That is why having a “go to outfit” is very important. That one uniform you can just throw on with zero thought and love what you see. To make this as universal as possible, we recommend that your “go to outfit” is something that can be casual or slightly dressy. If you want some guidance, check out this article on how to make your outfit by blog.discoverpeach.com/make-go-outfit-one-collection-three-looks/. Of course, you don’t need just one go to outfit. Being able to feel amazing at a moment’s notice should not be underestimated!

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Black Girls Rock 2017 and Yara Shahidi Red Carpet Style

Yara Shahidi has become a red carpet siren with a unique style.  She was seen wearing a gorgeous purple bell-sleeved dress for The Black Girls Rock! 2017 event. This Elie Saab dress had a ruffle neckline and pleated skirt for the bottom.

Photo Credit: People Style

The use of coordinating accessories made her look very distinctive.  Yara cinched the waist with a plum-colored belt and metallic pointed-toe heels.

Fashionistas can appear taller (with natural curves) by wearing a belt in the same tone as your outfit.

Find a few style options from Forever 21 below:

White Laces coordinate with Shirt Dress
Wrap Belt can be worn with Black Dress

 

 

 

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TV5MONDE Style: Go Behind Scenes of Top Fashion Houses

Makeup, décor and couture lovers gather around as TV5MONDE Style has a powerful lineup of fashion and lifestyle series airing this August. This summer, viewers can tune in for an exclusive tour of the fashion workshops held by Louis Vuitton in Private Tours or explore the legendary Manufacto school founded by The Hermès Foundation in TENDANCE XXI. Full descriptions of these and other programming available this August on TV5MONDE Style, TV5MONDE Cinema on Demand and TiVi5Monde for streaming customers are listed below.

LES ENQUÊTES DE MIRETTE – (Mirette’s Investigations)

(Adventure, 2016. Cartoon Series)

Available Tuesday, August 1st at 8am ET /5am PT

 

A cartoon adventure series following Mirette, a ten year old girl detective with a passion for disappearances, arrests and car chases. Helped by her lazy and ever-hungry red cat Jean-Pat, Mirette travels around the world’s toughest cities in search of mysteries to solve.

 

Visites Privées – (Private Tours)

(Fashion, 2016. TV Series)

Available Thursday, August 3rd at 12:57pm ET / 9:57am PT

 

Hosted by French radio and TV personality Stéphane Bern, this style series takes a look at the couture designs of Jeanne Lanvin, the luxurious decor and accessories of Lalique and the fashion workshops of Louis Vuitton.

 

L’amour en douce – (The Sweet Love)
(Comedy, 1985. Film)

Available Friday, August 4th until Thursday, November 2nd

 

Two-time César award-winning actor Daniel Auteuil stars as Marc Delmas, a successful lawyer who is kicked out of his home after Jeanne, his wife catches him cheating with a number of other women. After their split, Jeanne decides to move in her new romantic fling. Problems begin to occur after Marc moves back in to Jeanne’s home with Samantha, a prostitute who he has just fallen in love with. Comedy also stars César award-winning actress Emmanuelle Béart.

 

TENDANCE XXI

(Fashion, TV Series)

Available Friday, August 18th at 10:52am ET / 7:52am PT

 

A dynamic fashion series going behind the scenes of the world’s top fashion houses, models and luxury brands. This segment highlights the high-end makeup created by Maqpro, the legendary Manufacto school founded by The Hermès Foundation and the Paris Art Design show.

 

Tous les soleils – (All the suns)

(Comedy, 2011. Film)

Available Friday, August 25th until Thursday, November 23rd

 

Golden Globe award-winning actor Stefano Accorsi stars as Alessandro, a single father who divides his time between teaching musicology at the University of Strasbourg, raising Irina, his teenage daughter and taking care of Luigi, his freeloading younger brother. After the death of his wife, Alessandro has struggled to stay involved in Irina’s life as she has transitioned from being a little girl to a beautiful teenager. Life begins to change for their entire family when Alessandro meets the woman of his dreams.