Thursday, August 30, 2012

Fashions Night Out -Atlanta

Fashions Night Out September 6,2012


If your a fashion lover like i am, your extremely excited for FNO!!!!!
Tons of shoppinggggg shoppinggggg shoppingggggggg and ofcourse networking which is big for people who are trying to break into the industry. I can't wait for this night to come.

Heres a article I took from the Atlanta fashion night out website.

About Our Event

Fashion lovers in Atlanta rejoice!
For the fourth consecutive year, Nationally recognized models, fashionistas, editors, designers and fashion stars come together in Atlanta, and other cities around the world, for Fashion's Night Out (FNO). Fashion's Night Out was originally created in 2009 to celebrate fashion and restore consumer confidence, while boosting the industry's economy. Fashion's Night Out 2011 featured events in 18 countries and more than 4,500 events in the United States alone!
Atlanta continues to be a part of this celebration of fashion that features fashion appearances, celebrity guests, limited-edition products and so much more!

The week will kick off when Tyson Beckford, Kenny Lattimore and Judy Mauldin launch Fashion's Night Out Atlanta with "A Night to Remember" on Thursday, Sept. 6th. To honor those who paved the way for African Americans on the catwalk and in the ateliers, they will welcome and recognize the legendary Bethann Hardison as well as celebrate the late fashion designer Willi Smith. Nationally renowned designer, and soon-to-be HGTV star of Design Wars, Michael Habachy is lending his considerable talent transform the Atlantic Station venue into a luxurious space filled with celebrities and trendsetters. Tickets are available on www.antrfashion.org.




Participating Retailers

Anne Fontaine
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Fall 2011 Stylists Sitting and Cocktail Party. Come join us for a fabulous evening of Champagne and hors d'oeuvres while watching our fall 2011 fashion presentation.
Anne Taylor
Lenox Square Mall - 3393 Peachtree Rd. #2032, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: "Ann Loves Fashion" bags to first 100 clients that spend $75 or more; we will have a runway fashion show; a gift card raffle; light refreshments and a DJ.
Banana Republic- Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Customers are invited to join us on Sept. 8 on the red carpet at 5 PM for Happy Hour where we will be serving cocktails, providing deeper discounts and have live models until 8 PM.
Beth Ann Boutique
47 Irby Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305
Event: Come join us the night of Sept. 8th for the Jane Darling Clothing Trunk Show.
Bottega Veneta
3500 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Complimentary Veuve Cliquot champagne, Evian water or Pellegrino sparkling water. We will be introducing Bottega Veneta's first EVER fragrance on 9/8. Stop by and try this exquisite scent.
Cole Haan
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Shopping, Sweets & Sweeps. Join us at an exclusive shopping event and enter to win a new pair of Cole Haan shoes every month for an entire year. Shoes and bags and treats and sweeps. What could be better?
Deka
3400 Around Lenox Road NE #102, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Details to come
Ed Hardy
Lenox Square Mall - 3393 Peachtree Rd. #2032, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: 25% of your entire purchase when spending $100 or more (offer valid on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 from 6-9 p.m.). Gift with purchase for the 1st 100 customers (offer valid on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 from 6-9 p.m., while supplies last).
Fab'rik Buckhead
3400 Around Lenox Rd. #214, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Details to come
Fab'rik Midtown
1114 West Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309
Event: Details to come
Fab'rik Sandy Springs
227 Sandy Springs PL NE #384, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Event: Details to come
Giorgio Armani
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Giorgio Armani Atlanta will remain open during the extended hours. Guests will enjoy tray-passed refreshments and Armani/Dolci as they shop the Fall/Winter 2011 Men's and Women's Collections. Sales Associates will also offer personalized wardrobe consultations.
Intermix
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Toast to Fashion's Night Out.
Jedal Italian Fashions
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: New Fall Merchandise 30% off 1 night only; models will be debuting our new Feather Show Girl Costumes 30% off 1 night only. Celebrity Hair Stylist will be creating Hair Art & Creative Styles. Festive Food & Drinks Catered by {three} sheets.
Jeffrey
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Will be partnering with Ballroom Dance Club of Atlanta for different "numbers" in the store. A little Cha Cha a little Rumba and much more! Performances every 30 minutes. Woo Skincare and Cosmetics will be in store with make-up artists. They will be doing mini makeovers for anyone who purchases FNO merchandise and will be able to have a mini-photoshoot with the models—All while Mara Davis DJ's, customers enjoy apps and cocktails.
Juicy Couture
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Join Juicy Couture for FNO 2011 with Viva La Juicy fragrance sampling, treats and 20% off all full-priced items
Just the Thing!
529 Pharr Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Event: We will be hosting multiple trunk shows for the span of the 8th-12th.
Karen Millen
Lenox Square Mall - 3393 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Come join us on Fashion's Night Out for an evening of champagne, style advice, a special guest DJ & exciting in-store competitions!
Kate Spade
Lenox Square Mall - 3393 Peachtree Road NE #3028a, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Will serve sips and snacks from 6 p.m. till close plus holding a raffle for a fabulous item on the night of Sept. 8.
Keka's Hair Boutique & Sherane's Vintage Closet
1016 Howell Mill Road, Suite 3207, Atlanta, GA 30318
Event: Keka's Hair Boutique and Sherane's Vintage Closet present a vintage shopping and beauty experience. On September 8, from 7pm -10pm, Sherane's Vintage Closet will be offering 50% off of all items, and Keka's Hair Boutique will be providing discounted beauty services executed by top fashion and celebrity artists. There will be hors d'oeuvres, desserts, martinis and wine while you enjoy your dining and shopping experience.
Lacoste
Lenox Square Mall - 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE # 3102, Atlanta, GA 30326
Perimeter Mall - 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Suite 1360, Atlanta, GA 30346
Event: My LACOSTE Legacy – Bring in a photograph to the LACOSTE boutique of yourself wearing a new LACOSTE outfit that resembles an old photograph of family, friends, or advertisements displaying the LACOSTE brand. When you post you photo on the LACOSTE Pique Polo board in store with a caption of why that photo is important, cool or interesting, you will receive 20% off your purchase.* While you're there, tweet your LACOSTE Legacy photos to @Lacoste by using #CROCSTYLE hash tag. A winner will be chosen at the discretion of RJW Collective to win a $500 Lacoste gift card.
L'Occitane
Lenox Square Mall - 3393 Peachtree Road NE #3028a, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Will be offering Mini Facials all day on the 8th in conjunction with the event. Refreshments from one of our local restaurant will be available. The fall collection of handbags from Brahmin will be on display along our Provencal products.
Michael Stars
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Enjoy champagne while shopping the new fall collection. Shoppers will also receive a $25 gift card with a purchase of $100 or more. Plus, all guests will have the opportunity to win a cashmere blend sweater from our Fall '11 collection which is featured in Vogue.
Neiman Marcus
Lenox Square Mall - 3393 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: World of Etro Lounge; Level Two Fine Apparel; Milly and Me; Children's Line; True Religion Men's Denim; Amanda Brisbane; Armenta Trunk Show; Flippity Doo Da and Greg Lotus Fine Art Photography presented by Bill Lowe Gallery.
Nordstrom
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Come celebrate Fashion's biggest block party as we roll out the red carpet for a night of fun and fashion with friends. Enjoy DJ entertainment at our stylist lounge.
Pella
3400 Around Lenox Dr. NE #206, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Details to come
Perimeter Mall
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Suite 1360, Atlanta, GA 30346
Event: Fashion show that will showcase clothing by some of the retailers and also clothes created by fashion design students from American Intercontinental University. Refreshments and samples by some of the restaurants will be included. There will be door prizes being given away every 30 minutes.
Potpourri
227 Sandy Springs Plane NE #374, Atlanta, GA 30328
Event: Details to come
Rangoni Shoes
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2076A, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: 15% OFF any regular priced purchase of $100 or more. Valid only with regular priced items, Rangoni Atlanta store location, on 9/8/11 from 6pm to 9pm. Can not be combined with any other offers.
Razzle Dazzle
49 Irby Avenue Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305
Event: Come and join us for the Johnny Was fall trunk show. View and shop fall, holiday and early spring. Special order your fall wardrobe. Also available for purchase will be fall and holiday samples. Also enjoy beverages and cupcakes by Henri's bakery. Samples will be in store beginning Thursday evening through Saturday.
Sabot
45 Irby Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Event: Details to come
The Avenue Webb Gin
1350 Scenic Highway, Suite 356, Snellville, GA 30078
Event: The Avenue will be hosting Fashion's Night Out on September 8, 2011 from 6 - 9PM.The event will include live music, instant Fashion Photo Booth, Fashion's Night Out Gift Bag to the first 200 attendees, free Gift with Purchase with $100 expenditure. While supplies last. One per customer. Enter to Win $500 Shopping Spree plus other Giveaways. Exclusive Offers and Unique In-Store Experiences
The Avenue at Forsyth
410 Peachtree Parkway Suite 130, Cumming, GA 30041
Event: Join us for an !it Denim trunk show from 6-9pm with an !it denim fit specialist. Enter for a chance to win a FREE It Denim wardrobe and a FREE gift with every It Denim purchase. Sip Champagne while shopping for your best of Fall wardrobe and enjoy makeup touch-ups and hand treatments from beauty experts from Aria Salon.

The Avenue at East Cobb
4475 Roswell Road Suite 1010; Marietta, GA 30062
Event: Join us for a Miss Me trunk show from 6-9pm with a Miss Me denim fit specialist. Enter for a chance to win a FREE pair of Miss Me Denim Jeans and a FREE gift with every Miss Me denim purchase. Sip Champagne while shopping for your best of Fall wardrobe and enjoy make up touch-ups from beauty experts from Van Michael's Salon.

Buckhead Market Place
37 West Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30305
Event: Join us for a Tulle trunk show from 6-8pm with a Tulle style expert. View the latest style's and trends from our favorite, vintage inspired line for the upcoming Holiday season. Enter for a chance to win a Tulle Vintage Wool Coat and receive a FREE gift with every Tulle purchase. Sip Champagne while shopping for your best of Fall wardrobe!
Salle Opticians
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2076A, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Details to come
Sandpiper
4300 Paces Ferry Rd. #240, Atlanta, GA 30339
Event: Please join Sandpiper as we present an American Legend in Fashion - Diane Von Furstenberg's September 2011 Collection Inspired by Diana Vreeland + Salvador Dali Shop the Collection * Sip a Cocktail * Enjoy Some Bites Thursday, Sept. 8th to Saturday, Sept.r 10th.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Bowens Bergeron Trunk Show, B Brian Atwood Shoe Launch, SCAD students styling with latest trends. Official FNO merchandise available for purchase.
Solstice Sunglasses
Event: Solstice is offering a promotion of $50 off of a purchase of $195 or more. * Exclusions Apply
The Bilthouse
511 E Paces Ferry Rd. NE Atlanta, GA 30305
Event: On September 8th, please come join us for an Old Gringo Boots trunk show.
Tiffany Brown LTD
533 Peachtree St NE, Suite B Atlanta, GA 30308
Event: Tiffany Brown LTD is celebrating Fashion Night Out and Official Mixtape Release for DJ Hypnosis on September 8, 2011. All designer and vintage pieces are less than $100. Get everything in one place: clothes, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, and handbags with cocktails. We will have items for as little as $5! We will be giving away free swag bags to all customers with purchases more than $100 or more.
Tootsies
3400 Around Lenox Dr. #219, Atlanta 30326
Event: Fall fashion show benefiting OCI, ovarian cancer institute.
Tulipano
3145 Peachtree Rd. #185, Atlanta, 30305
Event: Mini-makeovers and a specialty drink, tulip-tini's. We will also have models walking around in some of our newest fall pieces. There will be a raffle for some fashionable prizes.
Vera Bradley
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2076A, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Walk on the Bright Side with Vera Bradley during Fashion's Night Out Sept. 8, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. We're celebrating, talking fall color trends and just having fun. Design your own handbag and receive a random act of fashion!
White House Black Market
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2076A, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: 20% off, an additional 5% for Black Book Members, and personal styling.
Wolford
Phipps Plaza Mall - 3500 Peachtree Rd NE #2076A, Atlanta, GA 30326
Event: Buy a FATAL Dress, get a FATAL 50 Tights in black as gift with purchase and FATAL Belt in black as gift with a purchase of $200 or more. Champagne and chocolates will be served.
 
 

CollegeLife

These last 2 weeks have been hectic for me. I finally moved into my dorm and I am now working towards my BA in Fashion merchandising as a transfer/sophmore. Im so excited to be in a whole new environment surrounded by people who are just as determined and ambitious as I am. I love Atlanta, though its not a fashion capital it still is a big city with a ton of wonderful opportunities. And It is making its way in the fashion world. Well anyway, I started classes last week and I love all of them.Im a full time student and Im currently looking for internships and jobs in the fashion industry. I am also trying to become very involved on campus, Joining clubs like BRAG (black retail action group), YSL(young style leaders), Emergence to serve (which is another fashion based club), Womens leadership, and ofcourse more. I want to stay busy while Im here and networkkkkkkkkkkkkkk. Im excited for this college journey and I know I'll be successful in the end. Wish me luck!!!


xoxoxo

Friday, August 10, 2012

FALL 12' Trend Alert

Okay so lately I've been reading up on the latest trends for fall 2012 and I came across a few interesting styles that are making their way back in fashion.   The strongest trends that were seen on the runways this season from designers...

  

pants-suits-fall-2012

Trend #1

Pant Suits (Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh)!

Pants suits have been in and out of style since the 1960s when they were really popular with women. This fall's pants suits are different from the ones women wore back then . Pictured above are three designers  "re-invention" of the new pants suit: at left, a blue pants suit with a fur collar and embroidered decoration from Oscar de la Renta; center, a menswear-inspired brown striped pants suit from Ralph Lauren; at right, a dark blue pants suit featuring gold enhancement on the zip-up jacket by Jason Wu.



2012 Fall Fashion Trends

Trend #2

THEY'RE SAYING THIS RICH COLOR GOES WITH EVERYTHING

(I agree)

Deep hues that take their names from red wine--burgundy, bordeaux, chianti--as well as the even darker oxblood shade  all work equally well for fall 2012, not only for garments but also for fashion accessories. Among the designers who have embraced wine colors for fall are Tommy Hilfiger , Donna Karan , and Rodarte .

winter-white-fashion

Trend #3

WHITE HUES

Designer Peter Som's white fashion get up, showing a range of white tones, are pictured above . Interested ?



velvet-fashion-fall-2012
Designers showing appoval of Velvet include Jason Wu, who presented the dark blue pants suit pictured above at left for fall; Ralph Lauren, who showed the three-piece burgundy pants suit pictured above in the center; and the house of Gucci, which showed the green velvet dress shown above at right

Trend #4

Trend #5
EMBELLISHED FASHION
Lace, embroidery, jewels, beads, sequins, and other embellishments all decorate fall garments this season. For fall and winter, fashion accessories with heavy embellishment are around too. Some designers have really pushed this trend to the max with garments so covered with decoration that it's difficult to recognize the fabric that is underneath. A few examples of adorned garments are pictured above: at left, a sparkling gold metallic lace dress from Marchesa; in the center a heavily embellished ensemble by Marc Jacobs; at right a dress with metallic brocade front panel by Jason Wu.
military-fashion-fall-2012

Military-inspired fashion turned up on the fall fashion runways this season, with lots of metallic buttons, double-breasted styles, khaki hues, long coats, and stand-up collars. Some typical looks of the season are pictured above: at left, a double-breasted pea coat from Altuzarra; in center, a khaki dress with double row of buttons from Burberry Prorsum; and at right, a khaki dress by Victoria Beckham.

Trend #6

Military Inspired


oversized-fashion-fall-2012

Trend #7

OVERSIZED FASHION

Pictured above at left, Michael Kors features a loose plaid poncho; in the center is an Oscar de la Renta pink ensemble with plenty of design ease built in, and at right Donna Karan features a baggy jacket and an equally voluminous skirt.

 


 

How To Get A Job In The Fashion Industry

Hello F a s h i o n i s t a s !!! Today I was looking through my Glamour Magazine and I found this article that I thought would be very beneficial If your trying Break into the fashion industry. 


How to Get a Job In the Fashion Industry
Six fashion-industry superstars tell how they scored their dream gigs—and dish out work advice we all should read.


cannon hodge
Stressed? Smile anyway, says Hodge. “Graciousness never hurts.”

The Twitter Commander

Cannon Hodge, 30, social media manager for Bergdorf Goodman

How I got here: I majored in English and got a job as a writer for Neiman Marcus, in Texas. I had a mentor there who told me, “Dallas is not the place for you,” and said I should interview at Bergdorf (which is owned by the same company) in New York City. I started off booking models and designer appearances. After I created our YouTube page in 2007, I was known as the resident geek. I realized how important social media would be.
My plugged-in, 24/7 day: Before I’m even out of bed, I’m checking Twitter. We’re on 13 platforms—Foursquare, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram, and so on—and I manage all of them, posting updates and photos and responding to customer-service questions. At the store I live-tweet or live-pin when a designer comes in, or I see new collections. Social media truly never stops. But I have a rule that when I’m with my friends and family, I keep my phone in my bag so I can give them my attention.
My go-to look: Cigarette pants or a long skirt with a blazer. My mobile “office” is a cross-body bag so I can go hands-free and be on my phone, Instagram-ing.
My advice for breaking in to fashion: Handwrite thank-yous after interviews! (Mail them; don’t send emails.) Be willing to start at the bottom. You’re not going to have a shining moment right away. Stay late and volunteer to do less glamorous projects. The fashion industry is hard work.

• • •


stephanie phair

Phair manages teams in the U.K., the U.S., and China. “I’m always
on,” she says.
The Retail Mega-Boss

Stephanie Phair, 34, managing director of fashion discount retailer The Outnet

• • •


cushnie et ochsTo score a fashion gig, “show your unique aesthetic,” say Ochs (left) and Cushnie.

The Designers

Carly Cushnie, 28, and Michelle Ochs, 27, cofounders of Cushnie et Ochs

• • •


sarah meikle

Answer to the question Meikle’s always asked: “No, we don’t keep clothes
we borrow!”
The Fashion Editor

Sarah Meikle, 43, fashion market director at Glamour

• • •
mandana dayani
Dayani, a regular on Bravo, at work

The Lawyer

Mandana Dayani, 30, VP and general counsel of Rachel Zoe, Inc.

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XOXOXO

Read More http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2012/08/how-to-get-a-job-in-the-fashion-industry-glamour-september-2012#ixzz23Cvsfh5K

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Shoe sale ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Today I had no intentions on shopping at all but you know us "shopaholics" , we just can't help it . So I was checking my emails like I do everyday and of course I come across bakers , Aldo's, Macy's , sole struck , and the other shoe stores sending there daily discount opportunities. But I'm use to that so I usually don't pay attention , but a certain email caught my eye this time . I received a email from shoe dazzle saying if I purchased 3 pairs of shoes I would only pay $49.50. YES ! $49 for 3 pairs of shoes, you know I searched for details . I went on the site and realized it was true . I found 3 pairs that stood out to me , so like the hopeless addict I am , I purchased!!!. There's a Fuchsia high heel with a strap at the top that I got for myself and a blue one that is the same that I got for my aunt and a yellow wedge that I got for myself as well. I am so excited for them to come in the mail, the shipping was free and there wasn't any sales tax. WHAT A DEAL...BETTER BELIEVE IT ! Go on www.shoedazzle.com NOW , you can't miss out . Time is running out , stay fly!


xoxo

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Shoe of the day

Shoes- Aldo

Omg so I fell in love with the shoe as soon as I walked into Aldo. I loved how these heels came in nice soft summer colors. There was a off white , pink, lavender *as you can see*, turquoise ,green, peach, and the list goes on . These heels are very comfortable and they come with a suede protector that'll keep dirt from sticking and a outsole grip that'll prevent slipping. But the best part about these is that they are 30% off !!!! I paid $54 dollars for them and if you shop at aldo like I do you'll know thats as good as its going to get for a pair of nice suede heels . I tagged some of the other colors they came in , take a look !



XOXO

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Here's a new trend to try !!!!!!

SNEAKER WEDGES!!!

Okay before you start to say eww . Just give them a chance . OKAY so This new trend "the wedge sneakers" have been making their way into every shoe store this season. They are different of course but they can be very stylish and cool if you wear them in the right way .
Today was the first day I actually stopped and looked at them in bakers . And of course I loved them , I'm always ready to take a chance when it comes to fashion and trying a new trend. One of the sales associates from bakers wore her black sneaker wedges with a fluffy black skirt & a black blazer with silver accessories ( a long silver chain and earrings) . My description isn't all that great but you can kinda picture it . I thought she looked nice . She also said that they were comfortable which is a plus , so just like a regular sneaker , you can pretty much wear them anywhere when dressing casual.
I would wear these with some cute jeans and a nice top or if I wanted to dress it up more I could do a skirt -(depending on the look I'm going for) . But I'm definitely looking forward to getting these , it is a big risk but I'm sure if I wear it the right way it would make a real good fashion statement. I tagged a few pictures of these shoes and even some celebrities who have been seen rocking the wedge sneaker . Check it out !