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Fashionably Loud is a DMV DJ Mixathon meets Boulevard of Chic. It doesn’t get much better than fashion and music! More info can be found on the event page here https://www.facebook.com/events/510410449116084/
Teen Vogue will host it’s Back-To-School Saturdays event at Arundel Mills Mall on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 1 – 4 p.m. I grew up reading Teen Vogue; getting all of my makeup and fashion tips right before school started. I will forever be a fan!
EVENT DATES: 8/8/2015 – 8/8/2015
Join us before it’s time to hit the books with a sneak peek at the hottest back-to-school trends at Arundel Mills.
DATE: Saturday, August 8th
TIME: 1-4PM
LOCATION: Fashion Court near Starbucks
Cupcake and mocktail bar will be available as well as a Beauty station.
Show your back-to-school fashion discovery using #foundatsimon #contest, for your chance to win $2,500.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Enter Contest by: 12/31/15. To enter and for Official Rules, go to www.simon.com/foundatsimonrules
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Soledad OBrien and Brad Raymond
Soledad OBrien and Bevy Smith
Ubah Hassan
Soledad OBrien and Mindy Grossman
Award-winning Journalist Soledad OBrien along with her husband Brad Raymond hosted the annual fundraising event, “New Orleans to New York City Gala,” with guests Bevy Smith, Ubah Hassan, Geoffrey Fletcher and more. The celebration was the biggest night of the year for the Starfish Foundation, created to provide promising young women a bridge between obstacles and opportunities. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception followed by the evening’s festivities which included a special music performance by members of the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.
The Starfish Foundation Industry Roundtable Powered by Build N Blaze gave Starfish scholars a behind the scenes look inside running the Home Shopping Network (HSN). HSN CEO Mindy Grossman was on site for a Q&A with Soledad OBrien and to take the young women scholars through a day in the life at the network.
ABOUT THE STARFISH FOUNDATION: After witnessing the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina in 2006, OBrien and Raymond began privately awarding scholarships to young women who didn’t have the resources for success. As their efforts grew, they officially formed the Starfish Foundation to expand their reach and help even more young women. Today the Starfish Foundation provides scholarships to disadvantaged young women in under-served communities and is committed to giving more than just financial assistance to its scholarship honorees. The Foundation creates a customized support program for each participant that reflects that person’s specific needs.
Michael Owen teams up with lululemon athletica Harbor East for The Baltimore Love Project Capsule Collection, a limited edition of 500 lululemon garments adorned with Owen’s Baltimore-inspired designs.
Designed exclusively for lululemon Harbor East, each women’s What The Sport Tank and Men’s 5 Factor Short Sleeve will feature the commissioned street artist’s unique take on the yoga brand’s technical athletic apparel with an effort to spread the message of LOVE to the city of Baltimore.
Barcocina Baltimore, MD, Thursday, July 16th, 2015
—On Thursday, July 16th, from 7:00PM– 9:00PM, lululemon athletica Harbor East will launch The Baltimore Love Project Capsule Collection at Barcocina, 1629 Thames St, Baltimore, MD 21231. The event will feature a VIP shopping reception. 40 % of the proceeds will go towards the next installment of Michael Owen’s LOVE murals in West Baltimore.
“I’m excited to partner with lululemon athletica and focus energy towards bringing Baltimore together especially considering all that our city has been through recently,” says Owen. “This new collaboration is a response to the unrest through-out Baltimore. The garments reference the LOVE pattern sprayed on boarded windows during the riots, while the mural will act as a permanent memorial.”
The Baltimore Love Project Capsule Collection for lululemon athletica will be available for sale in store only at lululemon athletica Harbor East, 820 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 528-5485, beginning Thursday, July 16th. This collection is limited to 500 garments available exclusively at this lululemon location. In addition, they will also be featured at Grateful Phlow, a jam band inspired yoga flow event happening Saturday, July 18th from 6pm–10pm at Union Craft Brewing, 1700 Union Ave, Baltimore, MD 21211.
About Michael Owen and the Baltimore Love Project:
The Baltimore Love Project expresses love by connecting people and communities across Baltimore City through love themed murals. Michael Owen is the creator and lead artist of the Baltimore Love Project. After living in Seattle, Cleveland and Orlando, Michael moved to Baltimore to attend Maryland Institute College of Art. Since receiving his BFA in 2004, Michael has been painting all around the United States, utilizing galleries as well as the streets, including one of the world’s longest murals at 1/4 mile in length. Owen has collaborated with numerous brands including Faberge, Seagram’s, Toyota and Woven Accents.
For more information, visit www.michaelowenart.com.
Mark your calendar! Prime Day is right around the corner,Wednesday, July 15, 2015.
More deals than Black Friday, exclusive for Prime members.
Prime Day is a global shopping event, offering more deals than Black Friday, exclusively for Prime members. On Wednesday, July 15 new and existing members will be able to shop thousands of Lightning Deals, Deals of the Day, and will receive unlimited Free Two-Day Shipping. Members will find deals starting at midnight PDT, with new deals starting throughout the day, as often as every ten minutes. Not a Prime member? Try Prime today and get immediate access to deals on July 15.
Prime members can find deals on products across categories including electronics, toys, video games, movies, clothing, patio, lawn and garden, sports and outdoor items and more. Members will enjoy deals on items perfect for summer adventures, their to-do list, family road trips, back to school supplies, and everyday essentials. Prime members can shop on any device, including smartphones and tablets and enjoy deals anytime, and anywhere.
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MINERAL FUSION TO HOST IN-STORE ROAD SHOW AT WHOLE FOODS IN
Annapolis, MD
WHAT: Whole Foods Market in Annapolis will be hosting a Mineral Fusion Road Show while offering customers 40% off of all Mineral Fusion Products including skin, hair, body, nail care and cosmetics. Enjoy complimentary makeup applications from passionate and experienced makeup artists in the natural cosmetics industry while exploring all that Mineral Fusion has to offer.
WHO: Based in Denver, CO., Mineral Fusion™ launched in 2006, and has since then become the leading natural cosmetics and personal care brand. Its innovative collection of antioxidant-enhanced, mineral-rich cosmetics, hair care, body care, skincare, and most recently, nail-care products are infused with active ingredients that deliver wide-ranging benefits of minerals to revitalize, nourish and protect. All of the products within the Mineral Fusion portfolio are safe for all skin types, eco-friendly and free of gluten, parabens, SLS, phthalates, artificial colors and synthetic fragrances, 100% Vegetarian, and most are 100% Vegan.
WHEN: Friday, July 31st – Sunday, August 5th
WHERE: Whole Foods Market
200 Harker Place Ste 100
Annapolis, MD
On Saturday, June 20, 2015 I was invited to take part in the grand re-opening event for PANDORA Towson Town Center. The event revealed their new store design which complimented the campaign, “Art of You.”
PANDORA’s “Art of You” campaign invites consumers to embrace the self-creator within and tell their unique life story. I was excited to attend the event because I am collector of PANDORA bracelets and charms. My bracelet (s) allow me to wear those memories daily. I also like the quality of their jewelry ranging from silver, gold, and diamond.
The event was also very informative. I received a store tour, viewed jewelry, and learned more about the company’s overall philsophy. Store associate (whose name was also Kim) shared their most popular ring this season due to Selena Gomez’s tweet:
Need the princess pandora ring in my life
I could not visit the PANDORA store without making a purchase for myself. I decided upon the Faith, Hope, and Love charm to compliment my silver bracelet. This particular charm’s symbolic to my life; Faith and Hope for all things possible while continuing to walk in a state of Love!
Event Producer and Media Personality Kevin Lei is set to sponsor for its 3rd year, The “Platform: A Black Music Month Event”. Kevin Lei is the visionary of The Connection Network, a good-news media outlet based in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.
This year’s event will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Baltimore’s musical haven Mood Ultralounge @ 347, located at 347 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, from 8-12midnight. The Platform: A Black Music Month Event is dedicated to showcasing the best in black music and artistry. This year’s performers include Stellar Award Winning Artist, Ms. Jessica Greene, International Recording Artist, Freedom Imani and National Recording Artists, April Hall and Christen B. The event will be co-hosted by National Playwright and Author, Crystal L. Bass, Executive Producer of America’s #1 hit stage play, “Ain’t No Love Like A Mother’s Love” and Media Personality, Rock Mitchell. This year’s 2015 Artist Achievement recipients will be multiple Stellar Award Winner and Grammy Nominated Artist, “The Princess of Praise and Worship”, Ms. Maurette Brown Clark and Nationally Hailed Legendary house DJ, DJ. Spen. “With the recent upheaval in our city, what better time than now to come together and celebrate the richness of our culture, our music, and those who have paved the way for us. I want this year’s black music month event to be reminiscent of attending a family reunion, where you see folks who you haven’t seen in a while, laugh until it hurts, enjoy feel good music, and socialize around tasty bites and delicious drink.” stated Kevin Lei, host of the Connection.
The Platform is one of the leading Black Music Month events in the city of Baltimore. Each year, we strive to give our audience an unparalleled evening of musical celebration. This year we are excited to honor and feature both established and emerging voices. To learn more about The Platform: A Black Music Month event or to purchase tickets log onto www.thecarrolltongroup.com – tickets will go on sale June 10th. The Platform: A Black Music Month event, will take place on Tuesday, June 30th at Mood Ultra Lounge @ 347, located 347 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
About The Platform:
A Black Music Month Event: Created in 2012, The Platform, A Black Music Month Event is an outlet for artists and black music lovers alike to gather and experience phenomenal music from new and established artists to celebrate Black Music Month. The Platform has worked with nationally acclaimed stars such as TV One R&B Diva Lil’ Mo (2012 Artist Achievement Award Recipient), BET Sunday Best and Stellar Award Winning Artist, Ms. Y’Anna Crawley (2013 Artist Achievement Award Recipient), Sony BMG – R&B Superstar, Paula Campbell (2013 Artist Achievement Award Recipient), and NAACP Image Award Winner, Ms. Sheri Booker (2012-2013 Host), along with other dynamic artists and musicians within the metropolitan area and abroad. The Platform: A Black Music artists and musicians.
hashtag #ThePlatformBMM
Savers Thrift Store opened in Owings Mills on Thursday, June 11, 2015. The store invited me to a sneak peek event on Tuesday, June 9 , 2015 and provided a gift certificate to jump-start my shopping spree.
The challenge was to see how far I could stretch the gift certificate at a thrift store. I love thrifting and finding quality items for a good price, so course I was up for the challenge! The store was decorated in true event style with balloons and associates helping shoppers.
Savers was also well-organized and provided a great shopping experience. I found several items to enhance my summer wardrobe.
I like to mix low – end and high-end merchandise to create a unique style. For example, I would pair my louboutines with a lace skirt found at a local consignment shop. Fashion’s about self-expression and not the amount of money your spending.
To view more items at Savers visit my Instagram Account: kwest1908
As background if you’re not familiar, Savers is an international thrift retailer with more than 330 stores across the U.S. and Canada, and each store has more than 100,000 items on the sales floor at any given time and gets 5,000 new items every day.
It’s a perfect place to find quality items at low prices, especially if you’re shopping for clothing or home décor that can’t be found anywhere else. The new store is located at 9800 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.
