07
May 2012

Event Recap: Come to Fashion. Come to Life.

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A few weeks ago I attended an innovative fashion show at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center hosted by one of my favorite bloggers, Danielle from The Style and Beauty Doctor. The show was hosted by the Jamaica Center to help increase business and the great fashion sense on Jamaica Avenue in Queens.

This was not a traditional runway fashion show. It was very up close and personal. There were platforms placed throughout the crowd and everyone was able to get a great look at all of the designs. This innovative approach was great for the audience.

There were four designers featured Unisa Eurani by Anasa Greaves, Louie-Llewellyn by Louie Llewellyn Greaves, OYATO by Odunayo Aye, Riddim Driven, and the last presentation was a collective of different items from various stores and boutiques on Jamaica Avenue like The Gap and Nine West. Take a look at some of the designs from the show.

Unisa Eurani by Anasa Greaves

Louie-Llewellyn by Louie-Llewellyn Greaves

Riddim Driven

OYATO by Odunayo Aye

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01
Apr 2012

HGB News: Come To Fashion. Come To Network.

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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

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25
Nov 2011

Hair Chronicles: Beautiful Textures Haircare Collection

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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the press introduction of a new haircare collection called “Beautiful Textures” presented by The Garner Circle at the Tribeca Grand Hotel

Beautiful Textures “Intense Moisture” is a new haircare collection designed for mixed textures- curly, wavy, kinky-coily, and frizzy. At the press introduction National Marketing Director for Strength of nature Global, LLC Charlene Bastien and Natural Hair Stylist, Tress Talk, and Beautiful Texture Ambassador Kimberly Walker were the presenters.

Charlene Bastien shared with us the history of the company and the goal Strength of Nature Global, LLC,  through Beautiful Textures which is to  provide innovative hair care solutions that specifically address the critical hair care needs, styling, and desires for consumers of color

Kimberly Walker of Tress Talk and BET.com gave great styling and haircare advice. One thing that she STRESSED was the importance of keeping your hair moisturized and hydrated. Most of the time our hair breaks and lacks shine because of the lack of moisture. The first step in having great hair is using a great shampoo. You can have one of the best conditioners, but if your shampoo is not a moisturizing one your hair will lack moisture.

She also showed us various styling techniques like elaborate pompadours and two-strand twists.

The collection is extremely affordable. Every product is under $7. Here is a list of what the product line consists of

  • Tangle Taming Shampoo $6.29
  • Tangle Taming Leave-In Conditioner $6.29
  • Rapid Repair Deep Conditioner $6.49
  • Curl Control Defining Pudding $6.49
  • Moisture Butter Whipped Curl Creme $6.49
  • Shine & Silken Growth Oil $6.49
  • Curlty to Straight Flat Iron Silkener $6.99

The products are enriched with Aloe Vera, Coconut, Olive, Soy, Argan Oil, Shea and Mango Butter. These are great products that will provide moisture and shine to your hair. These are some of the best ingredients. What I love most about these products are although they are designed specifically for natural hair wearers, the products also works well on relaxed and other chemically treated hair. Kim Walker also mentioned that the products are great for transitioners as well.

I attended the event with my friend Kim and we ran in to Danielle of The Style and Beauty Doctor  and Carmen of Lipstick Fashion Mascara (Love all of their blogs!)

They had three HUGE gift bags to giveaway and I was lucky to be one of the winners! I got the full product line! I started using the products this week. I will have a complete review in the near future, so look out for that.

Beautiful Textures Intense Moisture Collection will be available this winter. So be on the look out! In the meantime connect with them on Twitter @lovinmytextures and on Facebook

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