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LALA ANTHONY, NATURI NAUGHTON, AND LELA LOREN – THE BEAUTY OF POWER EVENT

LALA ANTHONY, NATURI NAUGHTON, AND LELA LOREN LOOK STUNNING AT THE “BEAUTY OF POWER” EVENT
PRESENTED BY STARZ AT THE CROSBY HOTEL

On Friday, the cast of STARZ’s #1 show “Power” came together to discuss everything beauty related

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LaLa Anthony

Dress: Rachel Zoe
Shoes: Christina Louboutin

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Naturi Naughton

Dress: Tiger of Sweden
Shoes: Tamar Collection

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Lela Loren

Dress: Tory Burch

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From L to R: Naturi Naughton, Lela Loren, LaLa Anthony

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From L to R: LaLa Anthony, Naturi Naughton, Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren

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Brooks Brothers Harbor East – Opens in Baltimore

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Brooks Brothers, the original authority on American style, announces the opening of its Harbor East store at 809 Aliceanna Street in Baltimore on Monday, March 8 at 10am.

Founded in 1818, Brooks Brothers is America’s longest established apparel brand and offers stylish modern clothing and fresh takes on heritage design for men, women and children.

In addition to its selection of formal and ready-to-wear clothing, the 5,400 square-foot store will feature the debut collection of Brooks Brothers women’s wear line by noted designer Zac Posen, who was appointed as the brand’s creative director for the women’s collection in 2014.

The store will also feature Brooks Brothers signature Made-to-Measure program, where patrons have the opportunity to design a one-of-kind garment from the store’s selection of top quality fabrics. From suits and trousers to sport coats and dress shirts, each garment is Made in America at Brooks Brothers own factories and hand tailored to fit the wearer perfectly. This high level of personalized service has been an integral part of Brooks Brothers’ storied history.

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The spring/summer collection for men includes a wide variety of sportswear including a group of nautical themed items such as chunky knit Supima cotton sweaters as well as a pant and short featuring an original print of sailing images from the company’s archives.

The new location will also offer the newly launched Red Fleece collection for both men and women, which is a youthful expression of the iconic brand.

Brooks Brothers Harbor East will be open Monday – Thursday from 10am-7pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 12-6pm. For more information, please contact Tace Joelle Loeb, tace@brandlinkdc.com.

ABOUT BROOKS BROTHERS
Since its inception, Brooks Brothers has become an institution that has shaped the American style of dress through fashion innovation, fine quality, personal service and exceptional value in its products. Brooks Brothers began selling women’s apparel as early as 1874 when an advertisement for the company promoted capes and accessories available in a special department within the store – then located at Broadway and Bond Street. Nearly two centuries later, Brooks Brothers is proud to uphold the same traditions and values and to be the destination for ladies and gentlemen from every
generation. Since its founding 197 years ago in New York, Brooks Brothers has become a legendary retailer with over 300 stores worldwide while maintaining a steadfast commitment to exceptional service, quality, style and value.

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Shoedazzle Color Of The Month – Daffodil Accessories

Daffodil is considered the new Shoedazzle color of the month.  The accessories brand has an array of Daffodil inspired handbags, jewelry, and shoes.  First Lady, Michelle Obama wore a similar shade in a beautiful sheath dress.  This inspired women to wear the hue while adding a pop of color into their wardrobe.

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It’s the perfect Spring shade because this color mixes (and matches) well with every fashion piece. Trendsetters and Style Bloggers are seen wearing Daffodil colored eyeshadow, nail polish, and hair accessories.

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For an everyday look, pair (Daffodil) yellow accessories with a jumpsuit, jeans, or basic t-shirt.  Color trends are fun to wear but don’t forget to make the style your own!

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Ashley Stewart – Extended Size Collection Blogger Collaboration

Ashley Stewart, the premier plus size fashion brand, announces the launch of their spring dress collection in sizes 12-32. Already a brand known for embracing women’s curves, Ashley Stewart’s offering of their trend-right dresses in sizes 28, 30 and 32 allows a whole new customer to express herself through fashion and use the streets as her runway.

“We listened. Our customers have been asking us for more sizes and we’ve answered with our most sought-after dress styles,” says Kristen Gaskins, President and CMO of Ashley Stewart. “The collection will include maxi dresses, jumpsuits, and ready-for-work styles, with plans to extend more categories in the future.”

Ashley Stewart is launching their new collection and size expansion with real women. Partnering with Plus Model Magazine and bloggers Alissa Wilson from Stylish Curves, Beck Delude from Manfattan, Tiffany from Lace N’ Leopard and Megahan O’Conner from Little Lime Dress, each girl shows off their personal style while showcasing the new Ashley Stewart Spring Dress Collection. Denim dresses, patterned shifts, striped jumpsuits and the signature Butterfly Bra™ allow women to flaunt their curves.

“I think it’s amazing that Ashley Stewart has extended their size range because this is something that is needed. When you look at the fashion industry, all of these brands stop at a size 14 and 16, which makes you feel like the world stops at a 14/16. Having extended sizes is letting women know that they too can be fashionable regardless of their size.” – Alissa Wilson of StylishCurves.com

“Ashley Stewart extending their size range is very important for the brand as well as an important step in the fashion world. Allowing women who are 28 through 32 to dress for their shape and style is not only exciting but it is an uplifting movement that I am very happy to be part of.” – Meaghan O’Connor of LittleLimeDress.com

Available online at AshleyStewart.com, the new collection launches on March 1st. Given the buzz generated by Ashley Stewart’s industry-leading social media platforms and the national #LoveYourCurvesTour, which kicked off in Dallas over Presidents Day Weekend, the new sizes are expected to be very popular and sell out quickly. For additional information, please visit AshleyStewart.com and Ashley Stewart’s Facebook Page at Facebook.com/ByAshleyStewart and/or feel free to reach out to the Ashley Stewart team for an interview and/or feature consideration.

About Ashley Stewart: Ashley Stewart has captured the hearts and minds of curvy women since its founding in 1991 in Brooklyn, New York. Today, Ashley Stewart offers the hottest looks with stores across the United States, a rapidly growing ecommerce presence at www.AshleyStewart.com, and an industry leading social media presence. Ashley Stewart stands for uncompromising style, fashion, fit and empowerment for the trend-savvy woman who flaunts her curves. From the perfect pair of jeans to churchflow dresses, smoking hot outfits to #DaretoBare intimates, Ashley Stewart has you covered.

● Visit our stores around the country for a one-on-one shopping experience with our in-store team: http://www.ashleystewart.com/stores

● Shop online with new styles added daily: http://www.AshleyStewart.com

● Join more than 550,000 fans on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/byAshleyStewart.=

● Share your #AshleyStewart look on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/byAshleyStewart.

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Harbor East Fifth Annual FashionEASTa Fashion Show

Harbor East celebrates five years of bringing fashion to the streets of downtown Baltimore at the Fifth Annual FashionEASTa: The Fashion Show, taking place Saturday, April 30 on Aliceanna Street in Harbor East and supporting Dress for Success Baltimore. The city’s hottest shopping destination takes center stage at this festival-like event, showcasing the fashions of some of its most notable retailers including Anthropologie, Free People, South Moon Under and many more. Throughout the day guests can shop in-store sales and style events, groove to live entertainment, and enjoy cocktails and light fare from Harbor East restaurants. The festivities culminate with a showcase of the best of spring fashion as the hottest looks hit the runway for the FashionEasta Fashion Show, sponsored by Baltimore magazine.

Over the last several years Harbor East has emerged as Baltimore’s go-to shopping destination, attracting renowned national labels as well as the best of local boutiques and fashion-forward brands. 2016 is proving to be no different as the neighborhood welcomes Brooks Brothers and Warby Parker, with both retailers slated to open in the weeks leading up to FashionEASTa.

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Arrive fashionably early (festivities kick off at 1PM) to take advantage of shopping events, live music by 3AM Tokyo, and street-side offerings from The Oceanaire, Apropoe’s, Lebanese Taverna, Taco Fiesta and more. The FashionEASTa Fashion Show begins at 3:30PM hosted by Baltimore magazine Style Editor Lauren Bell, bringing audiences a high-energy runway production highlighting spring styles from cocktail attire to festival wear and athleisure. The best part? All of the show’s apparel and accessories come straight from Harbor East retailers, so guests can shop the looks “haute” off the runway.

Participating retailers include: Amaryllis, Anthropologie, Blanca Flor Silver Jewelry, Free People, Handbags in the City, lululemon athletica, Madewell, Sassanova, South Moon Under, Under Armour Brand House, White House/Black Market and more to be announced! Makeup provided by the artists at MAC Cosmetics.

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“We look forward to FashionEASTa year after year,” stated Molly Gunion, Marketing & Events Coordinator for South Moon Under. “The event is a great way to connect with our customers and the community in a fun and engaging way, and to celebrate how far Harbor East, and Baltimore, has evolved as a style destination. FashionEASTa is like no other fashion event in the city – we are so thrilled to be involved since the beginning and to celebrate its fifth year!”

FashionEASTa: The Fashion Show is FREE and open to all. Serious fashionEASTas will want to reserve their spot on the Guest List for an even more fabulous experience. VIP Guest List tickets are $35 and include: reserved seating for the FashionEASTa Fashion Show (standing room only otherwise), discounted food & drink vouchers good for street-side offerings from 1-6PM, an exclusive FashionEASTa shopping tote, and daily garage parking in Harbor East. Tickets must be purchased in advance. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Dress for Success Baltimore.

Harbor East’s FashionEASTa promises to be the chicest fashion event of the year, brought to you by Harbor East and sponsored by Baltimore magazine, with styling provided by STEPHANIE BRADSHAW. FashionEASTa is proud to support Dress for Success Baltimore for the third consecutive year.

For more information, updates and to purchase Guest List tickets visit: http://www.harboreast.com/events/fashioneasta-2016/

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About Harbor East

Harbor East is home to some of Baltimore’s best shopping, dining, entertainment, hotels and residences. Among its many eclectic attractions are fine dining restaurants, vibrant and unique shops, a world-class fitness center, seven-screen art house theatre, and the luxury Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore. Harbor East is also an inspiring place for business, providing a contemporary setting for world-class offices. Welcome to Harbor East – 12 square blocks of restaurants, boutiques, hotels, and harbor-side amazing. www.harboreast.com

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Serena Williams Look – Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Serena Williams looked stunning last night at The Vanity Fair Oscar Party.  She was seen wearing a lace gown created by designer Galia Lahav.  The entire look was flawless, showcasing Serena with an elegant bob (hairstyle) and flawless, glowing makeup.

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I have to admit, this was my favorite red carpet look!  The style of this dress accentuates her amazing figure while appearing sexy, stylish, and timeless.  This all white ensemble truly adds to Serena Williams “super star” quality.

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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.

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Arlette Jewelry Launches New Empire Collection

Leading NY designer jewelry house Arlette Jewelry has recently launched its new Empire Collections. The latest collection has promised exquisite pieces in bamboo, pearl, added to gold & silver. The new Empire collection offers exquisite one-of-a-kind fashion forward jewelries that’s designed in New York & crafted in Italy.

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“We are glad to announce that we have recently lunched our all-new Empire Collections which duly complements our signature one-of-a-kind exotic style statement with every piece. We believe in the royal prowess of every woman out there and our latest imperial collections are sure to bring up the inner Queen in you”, smiled a leading spokesperson from Arlette.

Founded in 2002, Arlette Jewelry is an endeavor of Arlette Sarkissians, an esteemed alumnus of Gemological Institute of America & Academy of Fine Arts in Italy. The dynamic designer-lady believes in inspiring strength & class in all the womenfolk out there through her innovative & cutting-edge ornaments.

“With the creative soul of an artist & mind of a daring entrepreneur, Arlette has come up with exclusive timeless pieces which are a mind blowing fusion of a cutting edge NY designer & seasoned craftsmanship of Italy. Our pieces have earned accolades for their spectacular elegance, fashion fervor & bang-on attitude and the new Empire Collections is just an extension of Arlette’s unmatched magnificent creations.”

The latest collections from Arlette’s arsenal cover all sorts of jewelries ranging from bracelets, earrings, rings, pendant and necklaces. The senior manager from the group stressed on something for everyone with the new launch.

“You can choose from our chunky Empire cuff ring to complement your Gothic style whereas our Snake ring would be great when you are looking for something truly wild but not garish. Our pearl silver drops would be excellent for your dainty statement while our Empire royal blue horn pendant is meant to accentuate your ravishing flamboyance”, she explained while speaking on the collections.
 
A trendy NY designer, Arlette deploys all state of the art technologies related to the digital media to give life to her creative styles & get the right vision of colors to complement them. Being a New Yorker, she holds updated knowledge on the latest jewelry trends & promised an elegant craftsmanship backed by old world values of integrity, refinement & superior artistry.

About Arlette Jewelry: Based at Manhattan, New York, Arlette Jewelry is founded by Arlette Sarkissians in 2002 with the sole aim of reinventing the fashion forward jewelries. All the jewelries are made with gold, precious and semi-precious stones by combining efforts of highly skilled and specialized craftsmen with latest technology.

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Nude Barre in Laurel DeWitt – NYFW Fall and Winter 2016

Nude Barre Complements Laurel Dewitt Collection, In Designers NYFW Fall/Winter ’16 Show

Nude Barre premium intimates finished looks for the Laurel DeWitt show during Fall/ Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week at 1OAK. The only assorted hosiery undoubtedly chosen to launch Laurel DeWitt’s new inspiration for metal appliqué invisible hosiery.

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Laurel DeWitt model above was stunning in this metal mesh crop top with over sized pyramid stud detail. Metal appliqué Nude Barre Fishnet Tights, and standing in Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Nude Barre enabled the metal designs to appear “glued to the skin” under a distressed denim pant, with chain detail and metal appliqué.

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Nude Barre Crystallized Fishnet Tights offered a subtle sparkle to these Laurel DeWitt skirts below. Striking denim skirt with chain appliqué, chain fringe floor length cape and Tom Ford shoes. Tights well companied under this regal chain sweater with oversized pyramid stud detail. With a fringed denim skirt with chain web overlay, denim & chain detail and Jimmy Choo shoes. Nude Barre added just enough shine to flawlessly complete each look.

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ABOUT NUDE BARRE
Nude Barre premium hosiery is the brainchild of trained Alvin Ailey and former New York Knicks dancer, Erin Carpenter. After firsthand experience of the hardships finding perfectly matched and affordable tights that can withstand hours of movement. Available in opaque or fishnet and seamless thongs, the line offers 10 shades of nude for adults/children to match all skin tones. From the catwalk to the dance floor, Nude Barre was designed for all around performance.