The Fashion Fierce Party III Recap!

So last Sunday Katie from The Mac Styles & I attended The Fashion Fierce Party III at Grooves Restaurant in downtown Houston. I was invited to cover the event for HairGurl.com. It was definitely a night of creative & fun vendors, great music, & a runway show featuring some fabulous designs. Check out the pics below!

Loving Katie's hair from the The Mac Styles. She's natural now! ;-)

Ashley was such a cutie pie & I really liked a lot of her jewelry (especially the earrings) which by the way she designs herself. Check out her website at darlndmplz.com!

The purse in the middle had my name all over it! lol So unique.

Nicole from Guilty Pleasure Cosmetics really schooled me on primer. I've been meaning to buy some primer, but just haven't gotten around to doing it. I always hear concealer can be used as a primer to cover large pores...and my pores are huge & constantly seep oil. : \ When i get up in the morning my face is shiny as hell especially my t-zone. #oilyskin

Here's Rebecca & I from OrGano Gold. Okay, please excuse the flash over my mouth. Those 'dots' show up in the weirdest places in my photos. This organic coffee was good & I am NOT a coffee drink. I tried the OrGano Gold Gourmet Latte which is 100% certified organic ganoderma lucidum red mushrooms. The ganoderma lucidum is known for providing more energy, supporting the immune system, & supporting circultion. The hubs & I have been talking about investing in a coffee maker. We need something to wake us up for Khlo Face's early morning risings. She's killing us. lol And let me remind ya'll, we are not coffee drinkers at all. Khloa is driving us to drink it though. lol

And LAMIK was one of the sponsors! I've been hearing so much about this company lately so it was great to finally check out their products & services in person. JT (on the left) shaped up my eyebrows & they looked excellent! :D

I don't know who this woman was, but I loved that dress she had on & it deserved to have its pictured taken. Flyness.

Some of my favorite designs from the runway show!

She was my favorite model! She rocked it every time she walked. She wasn't playing!

Outfit shots! :-) Katie from The Mac Styles.

And me. :-) That shirt is so old. I got it from Rue 21 when I was in college. I think I was about 20 or 21. I purchased the skirt from F21 on Labor Day weekend for $6.50. Shoes are from F21 too. I think they were around $20-25 purchased about 2 years ago.

Also, while at the runway show I sat next to this girl with such a pretty afro puff. She asked me what I used to moisturize my hair & of course one of the things I told her was "VO5 Strawberries & Cream & extra virgin olive oil or virgin or extra virgin coconut oil to seal" lol! I feel like I type this at least once a day. If you're reading this, "Hey girl!" :-)

Great event & congratulations again on your 3rd Fashion Fierce Party!

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The Fashion Fierce Party III

So...guess who's covering The Fashion Fierce Party III? ;-) I told ya'll I was having a fantastic fall...See what I'm talking about! lol! For those that can't make the party, I'll be updating you guys via Twitter from the event on Sunday using the hashtag #TheFashionFierceParty! If you wanna come there's a link to purchase tickets below.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Kristina Mahoney, EliteOne Agency

(713) 320-5996 | Kristina@EliteOneAgency.com

THE FASHION FIERCE PARTY: Shoezy Lover Boutiques' Fall Runway Show. It’s a Fashion Show, It’s a Party, It’s FIERCE!

HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 30th, 2011) - Shoezy Lover Boutique in association with the Law Office of Crystal D. Henderson brings you back to where it all began. On October 30th emerging designers that call Houston home will flood the runway with fashion that is fun, fresh and of course fierce. It’s the 2nd Annual Fashion Fierce Party Fall Edition at Grooves Restaurant and Lounge, 2300 Pierce Street, Houston Texas 77003 at 7pm. Houston's finest and fiercest designers get to show off their lines just in time for the new season. The Fashion Fierce Party, hosted by Jesus Walks, features a full runway show with local designers like Wolfen Wear and Designs by Darnell McGowen as well as boutiques including The Envy Boutique, Glam Boutique by She, and Buffalo Exchange. There will also be a live performance by The Vx and Houston’s songbird, Varrie V.

Makeba Collins, owner of Shoezy Lover Boutique, is the brainchild behind The Fashion Fierce Party. “This event provides a platform where up and coming fashion designers and independently owned boutiques can confidently and artistically present their designs to the public; a platform that would not be otherwise available without the Fashion Fierce Party” says Makeba. “Not only does the show provide them with a great opportunity to present their talents in a major runway production, but it allows these up and coming designers and boutiques to be a part of one of Houston’s premier fashion events.”

An exciting feature of the show is the cocktail hour sponsored by Tequila Distinguido prior to the runway performance. This is a unique opportunity to experience the Distinguido VIP Lounge where guests get to tantalize their palates with the world’s most distinguished spirit and groove to the smooth sounds of DJ Kool Kris. Guests mix-n-mingle and go pop-up shopping with local vendors. The current fashion trends from Twyla Boutique, the hottest colors in make-up from LAMIK, those must-have bags by C. Bentley Novelty Bags, addictive accessories from Accessories R Necessities, gift baskets from Dai Cor Baskets, will all be available for purchase during the cocktail hour. The pop-up shops will also feature Haute Chic Boutique, Culture Boutique, One Chic Touch, Hollywood Fashions, Guilty Pleasures Cosmetics, Unlimited Fashions and More, Organo Gold and Darl’n D’mplz Couture. The Fashion Fierce Party is not your average fashion show!

This will be the 3rd successful runway event and in the past the show has attracted more than 300 attendees with the current attendance expected to double. Doors open at 7PM and tickets go on sale September 30th. VIP reservations include complimentary Tequila Distinguido and the best seats in the house for only $325. Runway seating is available for $40 and includes a Brag Bag filled with unique gifts from the sponsors and vendors. General admission tickets are available for $20. Tickets can be purchased at Shoezy Lover Boutique by calling (713) 570-6761 or online www.TheFashionFierceParty3.eventbrite.com. The Fashion Fierce Party will benefit Change Happens, a non-profit, community-based organization primarily serving adults and at risk youth in Houston, TX.

The Fashion Fierce Party is sponsored in part by The Law Office of Crystal D. Henderson, Tequila Distinguido, Private Sessions, LLC, Twyla Boutique, Guilty Pleasures Cosmetics, Maxx Styles, Jaylon Cornell Esq, Insomniac PR, EliteOne Agency, Brian Keith Productions, Skin Liquere, The One Touch Glam Squad, Glam Mogul Yaya Williams and Southern Girl Entertainment & PR.

Purchase your tickets here: http://thefashionfierceparty3.eventbrite.com/

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Runway Red "Wonderland Kids" Fashion Show (Aug.14th, Atlanta, GA)

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars

Show Me the Way Foundation officially announces the 2011 Runway Red Celebrity Kids Fashion Show

Atlanta, Ga (pitchengine.com)- July 2011 -Dream Kids Hair Care, in conjunction with Macy's, is pleased to announce The Runway Red "Wonderland Kids" Fashion Show benefiting the Show Me The Way Foundation. The third annual charity fashion gala will feature pint -size socialites, mini-me movers and shakers and their well-known celebrity parental escorts. As the culmination to the foundation's Red Campaign, the 2011 "Runway Red" show encourages the entire family unit to make a difference by utilizing this initiative as a way to create exposure for the foundation's mission of raising imperative funding for children infected by or affected with HIV/AIDS. Just in time to showcase the latest back to school fashion, the "Wonderland Kids" Fashion Show will takes place on Sunday, August 14, 2011, at the beautiful Fernbank Museum with doors opening at 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at

www.runwayred2011.eventbrite.com

Dream Kids will launch their new Olive Miracle formula hair care collection at this years "Runway Red" celebrity kids fashion show. The newly developed formula will help parents start their children's mains on the right path to healthy tresses with a silkening, feather-light formula containing the finest extra virgin olive oil and African herbal extracts used to strengthen and protect. "Dream Kids is truly excited to partner with the 2011 "Runway Red" celebrity kids fashion show. As a brand we believe strongly in the mission of the Show Me The Way Foundation and that every child, no matter the adversity they face in life, has the right to dream", states Charlene Bastien (National Marketing Director, Strength of Nature Global, LLC).

Set at the acclaimed Fernbank Museum - upon entry guests will fall down a wonderland rabbit hole into a world of strawberry sherbet red carpets, lollipop partitions, gumdrop lined runways, and licorice VIP ropes complete with a Dream Kids VIP & gifting lounge. With former celebrity parent/ child support including Jermaine Dupree, Bow Wow, Big Boi of Outkast, Chilli, Ceelo, Q Parker, DJ Drama, Jadakiss, NFL stars Rod Gardner and Keion Carpenter and more. This year's show will infuse some of the most recognized faces and influencers to rally support in fighting an epidemic that effects millions of people every day. Statistics show that Georgia is the ninth state in pediatric AIDS cases in the U.S with the fifth highest rate of AIDS cases per 100,000 population for cases reported in 2001.Out of over 500 AIDS organizations in Georgia, there are only 13 that focus on children with HIV/AIDS. "Foundations such as Show Me the Way are unique and special because a cumulative total of 14 million children in the world have lost their mothers or both parents to AIDS (UNAIDS) and we focus many of our efforts on serving this specific demographic.", states Show Me The Way Foundation president/founder Tashawnya Menefee.

"Runway RED" will be as entertaining as informing as guests will enjoy learning about the Show Me The Way Foundation's HIV/AIDS initiatives while viewing exclusive fall and winter Back to School collections from Macy's and high-end fashion designers from all over the world including: Jack & Jill, Sean John for Kids, Rock and Republic, Lil Miss Muffet, Burberry for Kids, Paige Denim, Tommy Hilfiger, and Bo Peep Kids. This year's show will also debut a personal HIV PSA from Mindless Behavior, a dynamic group comprised of four, 13 year old boys - Prodigy, Roc Royal, Ray Ray and Princeton - who boast an insane, sleek and futuristic fashion style, epic dance moves, and global-ready pop songs and headline this year's BET "Closer to My Dreams" Tour with their debut album, due out this Fall on Conjunction/Streamline/Interscope.

Join Dream Kids in conjunction with Macy's for "Runway Red", Sunday, August 14th at the Fernbank Museum. Special thanks to Dream Kids, Macys, GH nail bar, Lamik Beauty, One Stop Productions, Disney Radio and more. For more information visit
www.ShowMeTheWayFoundation.org/runwayred

Media & Celebrity VIP Contact:
The Garner Circle PR
Nicole Garner
PR@TheGarnerCircle.com
-or-
Sareena Beasley
GarnerCircleAE1@gmail.com

About Show Me the Way Foundation:
Show Me the Way Foundation (SMTWF) is a non-profit organization that provides mentoring and positive group activities for youth infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS and other terminal health issues. Our goal is to instill confidence, perseverance, leadership, and practical knowledge by uplifting spirits and providing positive guidance and advice to the youth served by our foundation. www.ShowMeTheWayFoundation.org

About Dream Kids:
Relaxed or Natural, regular use of African Pride Dream Kids Olive Miracle products detangles, improvesmanageability and controls frizz while gently protecting her delicate hair and sensitive scalp to help silken, soften and moisturize all day long. Strength of Nature®, proud makers of the ALL NEW & IMPROVED African Pride® Dream Kids Olive Miracle re-launches the trusted brand that helps moms start right with products that offermanageability, and protects their little one's delicate hair and scalp. www.African-Pride.com click on Dream Kids

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 Sounds like this is going to be a great event AND it's for an amazing cause! What a great event to bring awareness to the thousands of children & youth that are affected by HIV/AIDS & other terminal diseases. If you're in the Atlanta area make sure you go out & support the cause!

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