Curves Rock Fashion Weekend Days Away

Curves Rock Fashion Weekend is celebrating 5 years with a series of events starting July 20, 2016. Curves Rock Fashion Weekend (CRFW), an annual event for women with curves, is one of the largest fashion events for plus size women in the U.S. Featuring empowerment workshops and panel discussions that enhancing the self-esteem of women in the plus-size community, while promoting healthy lifestyles through fitness and healthy eating. CRFW is also a platform to display trendy fashions as well as bringing awareness to fashion designers, boutiques, retailers and businesses that cater to the plus-size community.

“We are excited to continue our journey of empowering women in the curvy community. We created this event to create a culture within the plus size industry where sisterhood, body positivity and fashion could co-exist!”
-Chanell Jones, Co-Founder, CEO, Executive Producer of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend

“Curves Rock is a phenomenal experience. It has been a blessing to me over the past 5 years to empower thousands of curvy women. I am super excited about our 5th year anniversary and can’t wait to celebrate with the curvy community.” –Tykesha Reed Co-Founder and Executive Director of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend

Last year’s event was a huge success. CRFW had over 650 people to attend throughout the weekend. We received rave reviews from the audience, press and bloggers. Several months after the event we are still getting requests for radio interviews and to make appearances at various events. The feedback we received has been astounding. Many designers and businesses that sponsored and/or supported our event have received a lot of follow up business from being associated with Curves Rock Fashion Weekend.

The 2016 Curves Rock Fashion Weekend kicks off the evening of July 20 with a series of events:

July 20, 7pm-9pm, at the Ronald McDonald House with Glam Suite for a Cause. Curves Rock is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House to honor the Mother’s that have traveled from all across the world for the best care for their children. Participants will enjoy a night of pampering, encouragement and empowerment.

July 21, 2016, 7pm-10pm, CRFW will host a Met & Greet at the Horseshoe Casino. Come out and meet the team, chat, have a few drinks and Karaoke!

July 22, 2016, 6:30pm-10:30pm, CRFW presents Curves and Cufflinks mixer hosted by Ashley Stewart. Curves and Cufflinks, a networking event with industry leaders, models, designers, bloggers, will be held at the Marriot Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Guest will enjoy specialty cocktails, giveaways, a runway competition and more.

July 23, 2016 MAIN EVENT held at the Marriot Inner Harbor at Camden Yards

10am-4pm: The Curves Rock Expo featuring live performances, workshops, beauty demonstrations, shopping and more. This event is FREE and open to the public.

11am-2pm: The Curvy Women Who Rock Brunch, a celebration of curvy women in the community. During the brunch 3 recipients will be awarded for the Humanitarian Award, the Curvy Enthusiast Award and the Curvy Business Women of the Year Award. Hosted by Tyra Hill of the Tyra Hill Show, the Curvy Women Who Rock Brunch will also feature a designer exclusive sneak peek and discussion panel. The panel will include; Essie Gloden, a Plus Size Model and Blogger; Alexandra Boos, a Plus Size Fashion Pioneer; Yashima White Azilove, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Radio One and the CEO of Magnate Consulting and Sabrina Servance from Lifetime’s Big Women Big Love. (Ticketing information for this event is available on the website.)

12pm-3pm: The Plus ROLE Model Workshop. This workshop is for women interested in becoming plus models or plus models interested in taking their careers and brand to the next level. Aspiring models will learn modeling skills and attend workshops that teach them how to balance life as a model. Featuring workshops like:

Runway. POSE. Repeat. hosted by Plus Model Samantha Lebbie

Fashion to Finance hosted by Wells Fargo, 1pm-2pm

Social Media and blogging 101 hosted by Kimberlee Powell/The Natural Fashionista

6pm-7pm: The Curves Rock Fashion Week VIP Reception

7:30pm: The Curves Rock Fashion Week Fashion Show featuring designer Carl Troger of Alek Risminic Couture and hosted by Comedian Lonnie B. Doors open at 7pm.

SUNDAZE 2016 PICS – Havana Nights Event

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Sonje’ Products, LLC hosted Sundaze 2016 on Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Little Havana, Baltimore.  Event participants included young professionals and socialities in the Baltimore area.

Guests enjoyed music, cocktails, and conversation!  This pre-holiday party was a success for those in the area.  To view more photos, click here:  SUNDAZE | 2016

Terra’s Kitchen Partners with Nava Health and Vitality Center & Merritt Athletic Clubs

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Terra’s Kitchen, a Baltimore-based, meal-kit delivery service innovating nutritious, farm-to-front door meals, announces its partnerships with Nava Health and Vitality Center and Merritt Athletic Clubs. Providing members and employees with healthful, convenient meal options that make clean eating easier, the partnerships extend Terra’s Kitchen’s commitment to bringing health and wellness to the Maryland community.

Through these partnerships, Terra’s Kitchen will offer exclusive perks and deals of its direct delivery of seasonal recipes designed for the wellness-minded individual, including meals that are certified vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, paleo and low calorie. By delivering high-quality ingredients that are pre-prepped and portioned, each Terra’s Kitchen meal can be made in 30 minutes or less, giving community members access to wholesome recipes without the time commitment.

“Terra’s Kitchen, Nava Health and Vitality Center and Merritt Athletic Clubs all share a commitment to promoting wellness by using mindful, innovative approaches to healthy living,” shared Michael McDevitt, Chief Executive Officer of Terra’s Kitchen. “We are excited to partner with these like-minded organizations by offering a solution for their members to put healthful home-cooked meals on the table in under 30 minutes.”

“Terra’s Kitchen demonstrates an unparalleled dedication toward mindful meal selection, and providing their recipes, which are certified and recommended by our staff nutritionists, gives Nava the ability to go another step further in delivering premium value to our clients who depend on the Nava medical experts to precisely guide them toward optimal health,” added Bernie Dancel, Founder and CEO of Nava Health and Vitality Center.

“Through the partnership with Terra’s Kitchen, Merritt Athletic Clubs is excited to continue adding convenience to our members’ daily eating habits and to share in our commitment in bringing health and wellness to our local community,” added Donyel Cerceo, Marketing Director, Merritt Athletic Clubs.

For more information on Terra’s Kitchen, please visit http://www.terraskitchen.com/.

About Terra’s Kitchen

Terra’s Kitchen, LLC is purpose driven company focused on feeding other’s the way we would feed ourselves. With nutrient dense, well balanced, pre-prepped meals delivered right to your front door; we remove the stress of “what’s for dinner.” Terra’s Kitchen delivers high quality, sustainable ingredients, pre-portioned and chopped in its re-usable climate controlled vessel. Each recipe provided by Terra’s Kitchen is carefully created for both flavor and convenience. With a cook time of 30 minutes or less, Terra’s Kitchen can ensure its customers more time for the things they value most. Terra’s Kitchen is the recipe for real life. For more information, visit http://www.terraskitchen.com

About Nava Health and Vitality Center

Nava Health and Vitality Center is the region’s leading integrative wellness brand, with Center locations throughout the Maryland and D.C. area. Nava offers a revolutionary approach to optimizing the client’s health by addressing the effects of aging, offering medically-supervised weight loss programs, and providing solutions  for  chronic pain, sports performance and recovery. Nava’s medical protocol draws from Eastern, Western and alternative methods, with a foundation grounded in science and developed from years of clinical experience and proven principles. Services include PRP, Weight Loss, Bio-Identical Hormone Optimization, Massage Therapy, Nutrition Counseling, Life Coaching, Chiropractic Therapy, Acupuncture, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Light Therapy, Adrenal Recharge, Thyroid Balance, and IV Micronutrient Therapy as well as a range of proprietary premium-grade nutraceuticals and supplements. Visit NavaCenter.com or call 1-800-762-NAVA (6282) for more information.

About Merritt Athletic Clubs

Voted Baltimore’s Best Health Club for four consecutive years Merritt Athletic Clubs is the best part of its members day EVERYDAY, and the only health club in Maryland that offers a Results guarantee or your money back. With its award winning aquatics program, premiere group fitness classes and top-notch children’s programs Merritt offers a first class workout environment that redefines the fitness experience.

Essence Festival – My Black Is Beautiful Platform

My Black Is Beautiful (MBIB), an African-American community-building platform created by Procter & Gamble (P&G), celebrated 10 successful years of initiating and sustaining a broad dialogue around black beauty at Essence Festival in New Orleans. As the Official Sponsor of the Beauty and Style Expo within Essence Festival, MBIB galvanized thousands of African-American women and encouraged them to continue to fuel conversations around beauty and pride.

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During the weekend leading into the 4th of July, MBIB offered festival-goers with interactive, educational and engaging experiences that inspired them to be #BeautyEmpowered, while connecting them with P&G products with benefits for their hair and skin.

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Queenstown Premium Outlets Celebrates Father’s Day

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Traveling visitors and local neighbors can celebrate Father’s Day in style at Queenstown Premium Outlets with a variety of entertainment and savings starting Thursday, June 16 through Sunday, June 19. All weekend long, shoppers will find Father’s Day-inspired deals on apparel and accessories – perfect for dad’s every occasion! Guests will even enjoy a live musical performance by One Man Band on Saturday, June 18 beginning at noon near BCBG.

To kick off dad’s dedicated weekend of rockin’ music and shopping must-haves, Queenstown Premium Outlets will also host Touch-A-Truck on Thursday, June 16 from 5 – 7 p.m. in the parking lot across from Aunt Annie’s. During this engine-inspired event, youngsters and dads alike can explore a variety of vehicles and learn about boats, tractors and more. Families will also enjoy balloon art and entertainment by Snippy Doodles!

WHAT: Queenstown Premium Outlets Father’s Day weekend and Touch-A-Truck

WHEN: Thursday, June 16 – Sunday, June 19

Touch-A-Truck: Thursday, June 16 from 5 – 7 p.m.;

Live entertainment by One Man Band: Saturday, June 18 from noon – 2 p.m.

WHERE: Queenstown Premium Outlets, 441 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown, Maryland 216558

HOW: This event is FREE. Shoppers can visit premiumoutlets.com/queenstown for more information.

 

WOE Magazine to Launch – Special Guest Bershan Shaw

This is the year of celebrating women! From running for office, to balancing their careers and personal life, to making miracles happen, women are showcasing their excellence in every aspect of their being. On July 16th, in partnership with the Nordstorm located in Annapolis, MD from 11 AM-1 PM, WOE Magazine will hold its launch event.

WOE (Women of Excellence) is the go-to guide designed to create a culture and lifestyle of excellence for women. Their focus is inspiration, style, self-empowerment and empowerment. How does WOE Magazine stand out from the other publications? They promote authenticity not perfection.

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The launch will consist of Continental Breakfast, Special Giveaways, a WOE Woman Fashion Presentation (Presented by Nordstorm), Excellence Curated Panel Discussion, a Celebrity Meet and Greet with Bershan Shaw who graces the front cover and a Complimentary Tote from Nordstrom. In addition, there will be other special invited guests will be making appearances as well.

When asked about creating WOE Magazine, Ayo Thomas CEO/Editor in Chief state’s “God gave me a vision to launch women’s group entitled (Women of Excellence Fellowship). I created a small intimate environment for women to share their heart, receive tools and strategies to walk in wholeness and discover their purpose. WOE grew from my living room, to a friend’s basement, community centers, libraries and hotels in the course of 10 years. I had a desire to reach women in a larger capacity by providing empowerment tools and strategies to increase their quality of living. I believe when a woman discovers her true authentic self, she becomes empowered to change her circumstances, life and destiny. In 2015, I decided to pursue my lifelong dream of designing a magazine and here I am today launch WOE Magazine!”

To attend the launch, please RSVP at www.woemagazine.eventzilla.net. Care to join into the conversation of WOE Magazine and share with your friends that you’re attending? Please use the official event hashtag #WOEMagazine and follow on Twitter @WOEMag and Instagram @WOEMagazine. You can also visit www.woemagazine.com to subscribe to receive updates on the magazine and other future events.

If you’re a media outlet interested in covering the WOE Magazine launch, please send your inquiry to Candice@CandiceNicolePR.com.

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Curves Rock Fashion Weekend 2016 – Celebrating 5 Years

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Curves Rock Fashion Weekend is celebrating 5 years with a series of events starting July 20, 2016. Curves Rock Fashion Weekend (CRFW), an annual event for women with curves, is one of the largest fashion events for plus size women in the U.S. Featuring empowerment workshops and panel discussions that enhancing the self-esteem of women in the plus-size community, while promoting healthy lifestyles through fitness and healthy eating. CRFW is also a platform to display trendy fashions as well as bringing awareness to fashion designers, boutiques, retailers and businesses that cater to the plus-size community.

“We are excited to continue our journey of empowering women in the curvy community. We created this event to create a culture within the plus size industry where sisterhood, body positivity and fashion could co-exist!”
-Chanell Jones, Co-Founder, CEO, Executive Producer of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend

“Curves Rock is a phenomenal experience. It has been a blessing to me over the past 5 years to empower thousands of curvy women. I am super excited about our 5th year anniversary and can’t wait to celebrate with the curvy community.” –Tykesha Reed Co-Founder and Executive Director of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend

Last year’s event was a huge success. CRFW had over 650 people to attend throughout the weekend. We received rave reviews from the audience, press and bloggers. Several months after the event we are still getting requests for radio interviews and to make appearances at various events. The feedback we received has been astounding. Many designers and businesses that sponsored and/or supported our event have received a lot of follow up business from being associated with Curves Rock Fashion Weekend.

The 2016 Curves Rock Fashion Weekend kicks off the evening of July 20 with a series of events:

v July 20, 7pm-9pm, at the Ronald McDonald House with Glam Suite for a Cause. Curves Rock is partnering with the Ronald McDonald House to honor the Mother’s that have traveled from all across the world for the best care for their children. Participants will enjoy a night of pampering, encouragement and empowerment.

v July 21, 2016, 7pm-10pm, CRFW will host a Met & Greet at the Horseshoe Casino. Come out and meet the team, chat, have a few drinks and Karaoke!

v July 22, 2016, 6:30pm-10:30pm, CRFW presents Curves and Cufflinks mixer hosted by Ashley Stewart. Curves and Cufflinks, a networking event with industry leaders, models, designers, bloggers, will be held at the Marriot Inner Harbor at Camden Yards. Guest will enjoy specialty cocktails, giveaways, a runway competition and more.

July 23, 2016 MAIN EVENT held at the Marriot Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
§ 10am-4pm: The Curves Rock Expo featuring live performances, workshops, beauty demonstrations, shopping and more. This event is FREE and open to the public.

§ 11am-2pm: The Curvy Women Who Rock Brunch, a celebration of curvy women in the community. During the brunch 3 recipients will be awarded for the Humanitarian Award, the Curvy Enthusiast Award and the Curvy Business Women of the Year Award. Hosted by Tyra Hill of the Tyra Hill Show, the Curvy Women Who Rock Brunch will also feature a designer exclusive sneak peek and discussion panel. The panel will include; Essie Gloden, a Plus Size Model and Blogger; Alexandra Boos, a Plus Size Fashion Pioneer; Yashima White Azilove, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Radio One and the CEO of Magnate Consulting and Sabrina Servance from Lifetime’s Big Women Big Love. (Ticketing information for this event is available on the website.)

§ 12pm-3pm: The Plus ROLE Model Workshop. This workshop is for women interested in becoming plus models or plus models interested in taking their careers and brand to the next level. Aspiring models will learn modeling skills and attend workshops that teach them how to balance life as a model.
Featuring workshops like:

§ Runway. POSE. Repeat. hosted by Plus Model Samantha Lebbie

§ Fashion to Finance hosted by Wells Fargo, 1pm-2pm

§ Social Media and blogging 101 hosted by Kimberlee Powell/The Natural Fashionista

§ 6pm-7pm: The Curves Rock Fashion Week VIP Reception

§ 7:30pm: The Curves Rock Fashion Week Fashion Show featuring designer Carl Troger of Alek Risminic Couture and hosted by Comedian Lonnie B. Doors open at 7pm.

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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen – Birmingham

We decided to dine at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen due to our love of Cajun cuisine.  I grew up in the Deep South; born in Mobile, Alabama.  There are several memories of my family fishing and hosting crawfish boils. My aunts would also meet-up (weekly) at my grand mother’s home with a huge pot of Gumbo.  The menu would included fried okra, boiled corn, seafood gumbo, and snow crab legs.

Needless to say, I was excited to fill my stomach with this delicious meal.  I ordered the Jumbo Shrimp Brochette, Dirty Rice with Spinach on the side.  This was no ordinary shrimp because it’s actually wrapped in bacon, infused with jalapeño and Monterey Jack Cheese.  We ended the meal with a shared slice of Chocolate Cake.

“It’s not what we have in our life but who we have in our life that matters” author J. M. Laurence

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Queenstown Premium Outlets – Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale

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Queenstown Premium Outlets to jumpstart summer with Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale event May 27 – 30
Premier shopping destination offers summertime specials and extra savings

To kick off the summer season with extra-special savings and deals, Queenstown Premium Outlets invites all fashionistas and savvy shoppers to join in on its annual Memorial Day Sidewalk Sale event! From Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30, guests can enjoy extended hours and save on their favorite apparel, accessories and home merchandise – all while taking in the weekend’s warm weather!

Shoppers will find outside store displays from brand-name retailers, including:

Accents
Ann Taylor Loft Outlet
Bass
Calvin Klein
Clark’s Outlet
Columbia
Dressbarn
Easy Spirit
Gymboree
Harry and David
Merrell
Nine West
Stride Rite
Tommy Hilfiger
Wilson’s Leather

As an added convenience, Queenstown Premium Outlets will also offer extended hours to allow ample time for shoppers to enjoy all the savings during the holiday weekend.

Friday, May 27: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, May 28: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 29: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, May 30: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

For more information and a complete list of participating retailers, please visit premiumoutlets.com/queenstown.