HGB News: Come To Fashion. Come To Network.

Happy April! A few weeks ago I attended a networking event celebrating the style and fashion of Queens at the new Apple Lounge located in Applebees with Melissa from O So Chic. Now for most New Yorkers, well I should say Brooklynites, Queens is a foreign place so it was nice to take a trip out there to see the various to see what Queens Fashion was all about.

At the event we were able to network with photographers, stylists, bloggers, journalists, agents, and other creative professionals. I also got a chance to meet one of HGB’s readers Laurel. It’s always a pleasure to meet people who read my blog. I just think it’s awesome and I am very appreciative of those that support me.

They had presentations from music exec Patricia Chin from VP Records who is the home of artists such as Shaggy and Sean Paul. They also presented their clothing line Riddim Driven which you can check out here.

One of my favorite bloggers Danielle Gray of The Style and Beauty Doctor, who is also a Queens native, was also on hand talking about all things that women love to hear, fashion and beauty. Not only did we get a chance to network with like minded individuals, we were also served delicious appetizers from Applebees.

The networking event was definitely fun. They had an open mic session where you can introduce yourself and your business which was great. They also had a Best Dressed Male and Female competition had to walk the runway and the crowd judged Apollo style. There was also a styling competition and all of the winners won fabulous prizes. I won Best Dressed female (yayyy) and my brother who works in Queens and closely with the Jamaica BID won Best Dressed male. No the competition wasn’t rigged but our momma raised some fly children lol. The event was also sponsored by Milani Cosmetics and Dr. Miracles.

Come out on April 21 to celebrate

Click here to read one of the features about the event and click here for coverage from The Style and Beauty Doctor

Check out more photos here