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Sullivans Steakhouse Baltimore – Fall Menu

Sullivans Steakhouse Baltimore is cozying up to fall with the ultimate surf-n-turf pairing, a six-ounce Filet Mignon and a half pound of Wild Caught King Crab Legs. The Double Take is offered through November 15, giving guests a great reason to wine and dine any night of the week this season.

Other highlights from the new fall menu include decadent Alaskan King Crab Mac & Cheese, mouth-watering Sweet Potato Casserole topped with a pecan crust, fresh Alaskan King Crab Legs offered with the choice of House-made Cajun BBQ, Lemon Garlic or Roasted Garlic Butter and a crave-worthy Peanut Butter Black Bottom Pie.

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Spa Week 2015 Treatments and Deals

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Spa Week starts October 12 – 18, 2015 at various locations throughout the U.S.  During this week, participants can find $50 treatments and wellness tips.  There’s also the opportunity to win gifts, sample products, and join the spa week book club.  See more details below:

Unique and Over the Top Spa Week Treatments

Spa Week is quickly approaching on October 12-18th. Over the top treatments, seasonal ingredients and unique rituals will be offered at participating spas across the country. Keep the following top spas on your radar as they are giving guests the ability to be immersed in incomparable wellness offerings, and the latest outrageous and noteworthy therapies. During Spa Week, you can take advantage of the below plus thousands of other amazing treatments at a fraction of the cost, with all spa treatments being offered at just $50. The full list of participants is available on www.spaweek.com.

50 Min Charcoal Facial (Reg. $260, Spa Week $50)
Ling Skin Care – Union Square | New York, NY | 212-989-8833
This perfect post-summer facial from Ling Skin Care uses a special mask made from an item most of us have in our backyard – charcoal. Known for it’s cooling effects, charcoal purges the skin of impurities, can help clear up acne or blemishes and also purifies the skin of free radicals. With this facial, you’ll get to try the special charcoal mask leaving your face flawless, smooth and radiant.

50 Min Sothys Pineapple and Guava Seasonal Facial (Reg. $100, Spa Week $50)
Hey Gorgeous! Spa and Wellness | San Antonio, TX | 210-684-6844
Fashion isn’t the only thing that changes with each passing season, facials do as well. This special facial incorporates pineapple and guava to create a delicious cocktail of fruit extracts packed with natural vitamins and minerals sure to restore your skin’s natural radiance and beauty. If you want to keep your summer glow through fall and winter, this is the facial for you.

60 Min Revitalizing Red Wine Mud Wrap (Reg. $115, Spa Week $50)
Elizabeth Adam Salon and Day Spa | Chicago, IL | 312-944-4311
This indulgent seasonal treatment will transport you across the Atlantic, to the vineyards of France just in time for a harvest. A warm mixture of red wine, bentonite clay, five deep-cleansing essential oils and nourishing grape-seed oil envelops the body in a sumptuous, soothing cocoon. This nourishing and fortifying wrap leaves your skin feeling deeply cleansed, silky soft and revitalized.

60 Min 24 Karat Gold Japanese Facial (Reg. $245, Spa Week $50)
Onsen Spa | Los Angeles, CA | 323-475-1890
It’s rumored that Cleopatra slept with gold masks every night to maintain her youth and beauty. So, it’s no wonder that this service has become a favorite of the Hollywood elite. The 24-Karat Gold Japanese Facial uses the ionic benefits of gold during the service to leave you with a brilliant, glowing complexion just like your favorite Hollywood starlets.

50 Min Toasty Marshmallow Massage (Reg. $150, Spa Week $50)
The Woodhouse Day Spa – Plano | Plano, TX | 214-473-9955
Your average, everyday stress-relieving massage with some ‘marsh-mellow’ on top! If you need some serious relaxation, then imagine being lulled to sleep as you’re drizzled and massaged with a rich melt of emollient shea, cocoa and mango butters. Not only will your muscles get the tension relief you need, but your skin will be left with soft notes of marshmallow and a silky-fine touch.

Orange Blossom Sugar Scrub (Reg. $120, Spa Week $50) or Ginger Root Body Wrap with Swiss Shower (Reg. $175, Spa Week $50)
Catamaran Spa | San Diego, CA | 858-539-8820

  • Orange Blossom Sugar Scrub: After a long summer of sunshine and tanlines, you’ll need to rejuvenate your skin heading into fall. Relax under a cascade of water as your skin is polished to perfection with an Orange Blossom Sugar Scrub and lotion application.
  • Ginger Root Wrap: If summer-long indulgences left you with the need to detox and purify your system, then you’ll want to try this service. It uses a ginger root masque to boost circulation, stimulate your metabolism and rid your body of harmful toxins.

Standard Hydrafacial Medical Grade (Reg. $169, Spa Week $50)
Advanced Laser & Skin Center | Woburn, MA | 781-935-7333
If you’re looking for the next big thing in anti-aging services, then this might be a good option for you. The HydraFacial® resurfacing procedure thoroughly enhances the skin using patented Vortex Technology™ to simultaneously cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate. The treatment is not only pain-free, but relaxing and has noticeable and immediate improvements to your skin tone and elasticity.

90 Min Hot Stone Therapy Massage with HydroLuXe Dry Water Massage Table Session and Hydra Amino 18 Scalp Treatment (Reg. $152, Spa Week $50)
Massage LuXe-Davie | Davie, FL | 954-380-8554
If you like your services to explore both traditional and non-traditional techniques, make sure to check out MassageLuxe. This service includes a traditional hot stone massage to warm and loosen tight muscles and a scalp treatment. But, you’ll also get to test out the HydroLuXe Dry Water Massage which places you in a unique capsule as your body is massaged from head to toe with the gentle force of water (all without ever getting wet!).

50 Min Guac Star Facial with Avocado Treatment (Reg. $85, Spa Week $50)
Spa Botanica at Embassy Suites | Concord, NC | 704-454-1750
Ahhhhvocado to the rescue! Bask in a Guac Star revitalizing and cooling facial that nourishes skin with avocado oil, butter, essential fatty acids, moisture-locking ingredients and skin feeding super antioxidants – green tea, goji fruit and pomegranate. Once you’ve hit your happy shade of green, you’ll walk away with smooth and completely refreshed skin.

Amethyst Facial with Yavapai Swedish Massage (Reg. $150, Spa Week $50)
Amethyst Spa at Wekopa Resort & Conference Center | Scottsdale, AZ | 480-789-5300
Dreaming of a desert oasis? Indulge both your face and body with these Yavapai inspired services. The hydrating acai berry facial blended with a full body therapeutic massage are sure to relieve stress and restore balance to your mind & spirit.

50 Min Spa Week De-Stress Body Treatment (Reg. $255, Spa Week $50)
Red Door Spa | 29 Participating Locations Nationwide | www.reddoorspas.com
Based on a 110 minute Stress Melter Ritual, this treatment is inspired by Red Door’s signature service and includes exfoliation, an aromatherapeutic body wrap and a relaxing scalp massage to melt stress and rebalance spirit.
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The Purse Paparazzi Alpha Custom Magazine Clutch – Review

There’s nothing better than a custom handbag.  It’s the one item in your wardrobe that speaks volumes about your personality and style.  Local accessories designer, Quinn Conyers (and brand owner) has helped us out in this area!

The Purse Paparazzi provides a variety of handbag styles to fit all areas of your life.  Whether you’re searching for a clutch or tote, this brand gives high quality purses for a reasonable price.  The company’s headquarters is in Baltimore, Maryland, but customers outside of the area can shop online.

If you want to have a more personal experience, fashion girls can also host a Purse Party or Handbag Happy Hour.  Visit the link and contact Quinn for more details: http://thepursepaparazzi.com/pages/about-us

Alpha Custom Magazine Clutch Review:

I received the Alpha Custom Magazine Clutch from the company.  I was excited to open the package because I am a proud member of my sorority.  Most importantly, how many times are we (sorority girls) wanting to represent our organization by wearing the perfect accessory?  This clutch can achieve all of that and more.

Number one, this is a large clutch in terms of length, height, and width.  That means it’s perfect to hold your cell phone, sunglasses, lipstick, and wallet.  Number two, the Alpha Clutch is made with a very durable material. There’s no way for this handbag to lose its form because there’s a white magnetic snap closure and silver-toned hardware.  Number three, the design on the clutch truly embodies my sorority with the authentic colors and wording.  The inside of the purse has a satin lining, and there’s a detachable shoulder strap.

I would encourage wearing the Custom Magazine Clutch for chapter activities or a “sisters” night out.  This handbag can be paired with jeans, a blazer, a jumpsuit, or a daytime dress.  The possibilities for wearing this purse are endless because of its unique quality and style.

Most importantly, visit the website to purchase your own Custom Magazine Clutch, and don’t forget to wear your pearls!

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Restaurant Dining and Favorite Dishes – Lifestyle

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Azumi:  Stylish Japanese restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel with sushi, seafood, steaks, sake & cocktails.

I want to share some of the delicious restaurants in this area.  Baltimore is really a melting pot of various cultures which means the food can be amazing!  I love to cook for my family but there are moments when we want to taste something different.  The term different could mean sushi, afghan cuisine, authentic italian, or whatever suits our taste buds for the evening.  I contribute this interest to my husband; he’s an adventurous eater and has a wide taste palate.

Naturally, I grew up in the deep south and love comfort food.  Nothing can replace a creamy sauce or peach cobbler but I’m also intrigued by cultural dishes.  It gives me the experience of integrating into someone else’s culture and lifestyle.  I consider myself a lifelong learner and find people to be very interesting.  I enjoy knowing the purpose behind certain meals, cutlery used, and the fashion worn during specific ceremonies. This could also be due to teaching a Cultural Foods course many years ago (prior to blogging.)

I will share more of the dishes I like to eat and hope that you will try them as well.  Also, tag me (on social media) in your favorite restaurant or food choices!

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Wedding Salon Luxury Bridal Event – Recap

Wedding Salon hosted a luxury bridal event featuring top beauty and fashion trends on September 21, 2015.  The event was held at the Loews Madison Hotel and emulated a luxury wedding where affluent couples met with vendors face to face.

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Couples enjoyed Charm City Cake tastings, The Cocktail Guru Drinks, Style Me Bar beauty makeovers, Ava Laurenne gown previews, Costa Rica honeymoon giveaways, luxury swag bags and much more.


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Photo Credit:  BK Freeman Photography & Design

 

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Emmys Cocktail and Beverage Ideas from Drizly

Tonight television fans across the country will have their eyes glued to their screens to see if their favorite shows (such as Scandal) and actors will take home awards. Whether you’re hosting a viewing party, or watching solo from your couch, Drizly, the leading on-demand alcohol delivery service, has all your beverage needs covered.

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Drizly has created three cocktails to help you enjoy the evening, a Pre-Show Punch, a Backstage Boulevardier, and below is a dessert cocktail in honor of the show – Empire!

Cookie (Lyons) Delight

One of the best and most memorable TV characters from this year’s nominees. This adult milkshake is dedicated to the leading lady in FOX’s hit show Empire.

Ingredients (serves 1):

3 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur

3 scoops of chocolate ice cream

6 oz milk

3-4 ice cubes

2 medium FRESH chocolate chip cookies

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Directions: 

In a blender combine ice cream, Bailey’s, milk, one cookie, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth (add more milk or ice cream to get to your desired consistency). Crumble up the remaining cookie by hand or with a knife. Pour drink into pint glass and add cookie crumbs on top. Serve with a straw and spoon for maximum enjoyment.

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525 Boutique Trunk Show – Style Loft Collection

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Another fabulous event’s taking place very soon!  525 Boutique Contemporary will host a Trunk Show featuring the Style Loft Collection on Thursday, September 17, 2015.  Take a look at the information below for more details:

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2015
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Location: 525 Boutique

 

The Fashion Trunk Show is from the Style Loft collection: www.styleloft.net

 

Address:
113 Market St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Located in the Kentlands Shopping Center

 
 
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South Moon Under – Anniversary Event Recap

South Moon Under hosted it’s 10 – year anniversary on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Harbor East.  The event was open to the public; guests had the opportunity to win giftcards, enjoy refreshments and listen to music from a live DJ.  There was also a photo booth available to take pictures and play around with cool props!

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More photos on IG @kwest1908

I attended the event (as media) to have a good time and enjoy the fashion of this hip store.  It’s the perfect spot for the girl who has her own style.  South Moon Under carries the latest brands such as Free People, Rebecca Minkoff, 7 for All Mankind, and Abbeline (to name a few.)  There’s something for everyone from home decor, jewelry, and accessories.  One can mix and match items to pull off a hot look; for example a faux leather baby doll dress paired with booties.  I’m looking forward to making South Moon Under my staple store for unique, fashionable pieces.

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Radcliffe Jewelers to host Irene Neuwirth Trunk Show

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Radcliffe Jewelers has partnered with Irene Neuwirth Jewelry to host a jewelry trunk show featuring the works of the award-winning designer.  On September 30 and October 1, the uniquely modern and sophisticated designs of Irene Neuwirth will be at Radcliffe’s Pikesville location.  A representative from Irene Neuwirth will be in attendance to answer any questions and to assist with your design selections.  This is the first time the jewelry is available in the Baltimore area.

Irene Neuwirth is a leading jewelry brand in the US.  Her collections are widely anticipated season to season by a fashion-forward and discriminating clientele.  A native of Southern California, Irene’s fundamental inspiration is the ocean. Its purity, power and colors are all key elements at the origin of her designs. Her fascination with intense colors and raw, un-manufactured gem cuts, have become signature trademarks of the line.

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The jewelry has generated tremendous editorial attention and is featured consistently in Vogue, InStyle, Town & Country, W, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar. The jewelry is worn by some of the most beautiful women in the world, including Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, and Reese Witherspoon. In 2006, Irene was the recipient of the Town & Country Couture Design Editors’ Choice Award at the Couture Jewelry Collection & Conference. In 2008, Irene was a finalist for the coveted CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund, the pre-eminent honor for young American fashion designers. In 2009, she became a member of the CFDA. In 2012, 2013 and again in 2014, she was nominated for a CFDA Award, the Swarovski Award for Accessory Design; in 2014, she won this award. In 2013 she was the recipient of the Women’s Jewelry Association’s Design Award for Excellence in Fine Jewelry. In 2014 she was nominated for a GEM Award for Design, one of the fine jewelry industry’s premier accolades.

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Guests can visit Radcliffe’s Pikesville location at 1848 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208 to view Irene Neuwirth’s jewelry collection.  The jewelry will be showcased on September 30 from 10am to 8pm and on October 1from 10am to 6pm.  Guests are asked to RSVP to Lindsey@radcliffejewelers.com or 443-471-0952.

About Radcliffe Jewelers:

Radcliffe is one of the country’s premier retailers housing an unparalleled selection of luxury merchandise to cater to your needs. Radcliffe prides itself in having the finest selection of jewelry, watches, diamonds, china, crystal, silver and giftware as well as providing top-notch customer service. Radcliffe Jewelers is about offering its customers nothing but the best. From service to selection to customer satisfaction, Radcliffe Jewelers regularly goes above and beyond to create the ultimate shopping experience for its discerning clientele.

From its humble beginnings as a modest, three-employee, 750-squarefoot operations in 1983, Radcliffe Jewelers has evolved into one of Maryland’s premier luxury shopping destinations. There are two magnificent locations in the Baltimore area.

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Nordstrom Fall 2015 Beauty Trend Event

Nordstrom Beauty is kicking off Fall by offering shoppers the unique opportunity to see what happens behind the curtain as they bring top trends seen on fashion week runways straight to your local department store at Nordstrom via their always anticipated Beauty Trend Event Weeks!

 

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About Beauty Trend Event Weeks:
Join Nordstrom Beauty for one-on-one time with savvy beauty experts. They will share the latest fall beauty tips and tricks while you’re pampered with a free makeup or skincare consultation. Afterwards, get access to FREE deluxe samples and exclusive gifts with purchase (while supply lasts). Admission is free — so don’t miss it! *NEW this season, enjoy the perk of scheduling appointments throughout the entire week!

 

 

Nordstrom Towson Town Center

700 Fairmount Avenue

Towson, MD
 

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