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Event Recap: Oh!Nikka Hosts Tweet & Meet event for Reality Show “Lady Parts”

Lady Parts Reality Show

Last week I had the pleasure of attending a Tweet & Meet  event for the new Reality Show “Lady Parts”.  The event was held  at the Green Yoni Boutique and hosted by the lovely Nikka Shae of Oh! Nikka. Several bloggers served as the VIP Official Bloggers for the event, including Kiwi the Beauty, Ally McGlam, Talisha (Diva Xpress), The Sistah Chick, Soo Soo Tasty, and your’s truly. The event included very candid discussions about the shows concept which follows 9 ladies on their journey of healing from physical, sexual, and mental abuse.  The cast includes Ursula Harrington, Sheila Wilson, Melisa Alaba, Kurundi Daniels, Missy  Maclin, Twanna Moore, Iris Gath, Edeline Francios-Dryden and the shows creator Tanya M. Tibbs who is also the creator of The VBar products. Each cast member represents a “lady part” that was most affected by their abusers. Viewers will witness the ladies go through a series of emotions from pain, happiness, forgiveness, and self-doubt as they learn coping mechanisms to heal their pain.

This panel was a must see for all women as the cast members represented the pain that all women at one time will or have experienced in their lives.  Their truth became someone’s healing, which is the ultimate aim of the show.  I am excited for the release and ultimate success of this show as it promotes growth, confidence and success of women who have had a rough start in life.  This reality show is a perfect example of the common saying, “It is not how you start, but how you finish.”

Throughout the night we enjoyed light bites, sweet treats, and very candid conversations about life, love, and overcoming life’s obstacles.

The Reality Show “Lady Parts” will premier in the coming days so stay tuned for more details! Until then you can learn more about the cast on the Lady Parts blog where you can read which “lady part” each of them will portray in this amazing show.

Check out some of the photos from the Tweet & Meet event below. (Click images for bigger view)

 

 

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Celebrate ’30 Days of Delizioso’ at La Tagliatella

La Tagliatella

Celebrate ’30 Days of Delizioso’ at La Tagliatella this March with 30 Days of Deals to Celebrate The Restaurant Concept’s First Year in the US

This March, European-import La Tagliatella celebrates its first birthday in the U.S. with “30 Days of Delizioso.”

All month long, the restaurant will be thanking its guests with new dishes, specials and fun surprises.  Plus each guest can enter to win FREE Meatballs
for a Year!

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Here’s what’s on the menu this March:

March 3 – 9

$5 Lunch Menu – Everything on the lunch menu, including our NEW Burgers & Sandwiches, for only $5 Monday – Saturday

 

March 10 – 16

$5 Pizzas All Day Long

 

March 17 – 23

$5 Cocktail Flights and Half-Price Bottles – enjoy a $5 flight of cocktail tastings OR a half-priced bottle of wine (select bottles only)

 

March 24 – 30

$1 Meatballs – with the purchase of any entrée

 

Plus if you use #TAG30DAYS on Twitter or Instagram, you could also win fun prizes, from a free pizza to free meatballs for a year. Hey, don’t miss out on all of the fun this March at La Tagliatella!

Visit La Tagiatella in Midtown HERE, or stop by La Tagiatella at Emory Point HERE.

 

Recently I was invited to sample a few nibbles at La Tagliatella in Midtown and I’ve got the latest dish on their NEW menu and a bite-by-bite recap of my dining experience. So stay tuned!

 

About La Tagliatella
Showcasing authentic northern Italian recipes, La Tagliatella offers guests a relaxed yet distinctive atmosphere. The menu features a variety of signature dishes including: Napoletano-style pizzas, customizable pasta creations, hearty pork, steak, chicken and salmon entrees. Meals can be complemented with a selection from La Tagliatella’s vast wine list that features fine Italian choices. Desserts include a variety of addicting artisanal sweets. Key ingredients are carefully sourced from a network of small growers and manufacturers throughout Italy. From the Parmigiano-Reggiano that is cured in caves for 24 months to the best-in-class tomatoes from the Puglia region, La Tagliatella selects the highest quality ingredients to deliver the most delicious meals possible.

La Tagliatella is a proven Italian casual dining concept with over 160 restaurants worldwide, and has recently expanded to the US with 5 new La Tagliatella locations on the East Coast.

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Lilly Pulitzer Goes Resort Hoppin’ for Spring Collection

Lilly Pulitzer Resort Collection 2014

Nothing embodies Spring like Lilly Pulitzer. And in keeping with their tradition of celebrating the essence of the season with vibrantly chic apparel, Lilly goes resort hoppin’ for their Spring collection. From The Breakers in Palm Beach (the birthplace of the brand’s beginnings) to the outer banks along the Crystal Coast, Lilly lovers will get a taste of resort living with a series of show stopping pieces that nod to historic cities along the southeastern coast. This fabulous ensemble captures the essence of southern charm in a “Story Written in the Sun”, as told like only Lilly can. With soft dresses, flowing silks, posh prints, and vintage silhouettes each piece comes to life in a narrative of magic and romance.

Lilly Pulitzer Resort Collection 2014

Enjoy the sunset–cabana side–along the Palm Beach coast, take a stroll in the lush gardens of Savannah, or revel in the charm of Charleston… Lilly’s Resort Collection takes you on a journey of enchantment with gorgeous styles fit for any beachfront destination. The collection features fabulous maxi’s and stunning shift dresses embellished with lovely lace and soutache trim, along with Lilly’s latest prints for the season… All gasp worthy and very chic. Hey, #YouNeverForgetYourFirst Lilly, so I’m imagining myself in a Janice Shift Dress  (in full-on Southern Belle mode of course), sipping Mint Julep in a lavish estate courtyard, as dusk settles into the Savannah eve…Now THAT would be something to remember!

Be sure to stop by the Lilly Pulitzer boutique at Phipps Plaza and experience a taste of Southern chic this Spring with Lilly’s new Resort Collection… Mint Julep is optional. 😉

Nikka Shae The Undercover Socialite

 

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Trina Turk to hosts Spring Style Out event with Simon Style Setter Nikka Shae

Trina Turk to hosts Spring Style Out event with Simon Style Setter Nikka Shae

Hey SIMONistas!

Join me, Nikka Shae, on Thursday, March, 13th from 5-8pm at the Trina Turk boutique located inside Phipps Plaza for a fabulous Spring Style Out event. To usher in the spring fashion season Trina Turk will showcase the latest trends in clothing, shoes, accessories, and home décor. As your Simon Style Setter, I will share my tips on how to style Trina’s latest Spring arrivals and also which must-haves to covet for the season. Guests will enjoy champagne and light bites along with a 20% off* savings throughout the night. This promises to be fashion fabulous and lots of fun… I can’t wait!

Kindly RSVP to PhippsPlaza@TrinaTurk.com

When:  Thursday, March 13th from 5-8pm

Where: Trina Turk @ Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326

Trina Turk is located near the Monarch Court inside Phipps Plaza.

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Can’t make the event? Shop online with code TTSTYLEOUT

*Offer valid 3/13/14 for one time use on regularly merchandise exclusively at any Trina Turk Boutique and TrinaTurk.com with promo code TTSTYLEOUT. Not redeemable at Trina Turk Outlet. May not be applied to sale, vintage, or Schumacher merchandise. Not valid towards previous purchases or toward purchase of gifts certificates. May not be combined with any other offer. Valid online through 3/13/14 1:59pm EST.

Nikka Shae The Undercover Socialite

Simon Style Setter

 

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Book Release Party for “Glam Executive” by Joi Mebane

Glam Executive book release by Joi Mebane

Beauty and makeup industry professionals alike converged at Krave Lounge in Atlanta for a premier book signing and release of Glam Executive: The Business of Beauty. The brainchild of Beauty Business Expert and The LOOK by Joi creator Joi Mebane, Glam Executive was created to be the ultimate resource for beauty professionals. Glam Executive is filled with a treasure trove of knowledge and advice aimed at those pursuing a career in the beauty industry. Standing strong on more than a decade of experience, Joi provides countless nuggets of wisdom as she addresses 10 of the most commonly asked questions that are posed to her.

Sponsored by Voscato, the event featured a one-on-one Q&A session hosted by Bo Talley. During the Q&A Joi was asked about her inspiration for writing “Glam Executive”. And while guests received invaluable insight from Joi, they were also treated to tasty sips and a fabulous custom cake designed to resemble the Glam Executive book courtesy of Soo Soo Tasty. Celebs spotted at the event included Derek J of Bravos TV’s Fashion Queens, and Mimi Faust of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop Atlanta. Also in attendance to support the event were bloggers and other beauty and fashion insiders.

Check out a few highlights from the event below!

Glam Executive book release by Joi Mebane

Interested in becoming a “Glam Executive”? Be sure to pick up a copy of this amazing book HERE!

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Fashion Fix Monday Mixup: Floral Fetish

Fashion Fix Monday Mixup Floral Fetish

Hey Style Setters!

It’s time for another Mah-velous Monday Mixup! For this week’s Fashion Fix I decided to celebrate the recent string of great weather with an all over floral ensemble. I absolutely LUV the springtime, and nothing embodies Spring like flowers and lots of color. This look is just the thing to usher in the season and also curb my floral fetish which is on trend for Spring fashion.

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Spring Fling: Coming up…T-Shirts?

Spring Fling Coming Up T-Shirts

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year because the weather is breaking, flowers are blooming and so are our wardrobes! One of the items I love to break out and play with in my wardrobe are graphic t-shirts. They are super comfy while being extremely versatile and chic. You can wear t-shirts alone with jeans or layer them with cardigans, blazers, and jackets. Please be rest assured you will see this trend in my outfit posts throughout this Spring.

Check out some of my favorite t-shirts that I am dying to add to my collection in the collage below!

 

 

Spring T-Shirt Love
 

Cotton t shirt
$40 – eluxe.ca

Junarose shirts top
$30 – zalando.co.uk

Pull Bear white top
$27 – pullandbear.com

ONLY cotton shirt
$18 – only.com

Short sleeve top
$12 – getthelabel.com

Pull Bear white top
$13 – pullandbear.com
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InstaGlam Live: Bloggers, Beads, and Beignets in The Big Easy

Glam Getaway New Orleans

Somewhere, someone is having a fabulous time…

Ok, it’s ME!!! 😀

I’m feeling a little Cajun Chic today… Why you ask? Well whenever you’re in New Orleens (spelled correctly btw) for the Biggest Celebration this side of the Mississippi, there’s only one thing to do. So in the age-old tradition of Mardi Gras, “Laissez les bon temps roulez!” That’s “Let the good times roll” for those of us with who are Creole deficient. 😀

Hey, I’m brushing up on my Creole, so bare with me here. 😉

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Hair, Heels, & Habits Event with House on the Heels

Combine shopping, shoes, and pampering and you have yourself the perfect setup for something fabulous! This weekend I covered the Hair, Heels, & Habits event located at the eccentric Virginia Highlands’ Shear Love Salon featuring House on the Heels (a luxury shoe e-consignment shop).

We were welcomed with a live DJ, light bites, and champagne.  Talk about feeling pampered!?  Attendees were able to enjoy a $25 hair style along with shopping up-to-date luxury shoe brands and handmade jewelry.  On top of all this goodness, I met owner of House on the Heels, Kristen! She is such a doll!  All in all, you guys have to check out Shear Love Salon and House on the Heels for your pampering and shoe fix needs.

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Fashion Fix Monday Mixup: Abstract Attitude

Abstract Attitude

Hey Style Setters,

For this weeks’ Fashion Fix! I’m going abstract artsy…with LOTS of attitude. Why you ask? Maybe it was because the annual Bronner Brothers Hair Show was in the ATL. If you haven’t heard of this world renowned hair and beauty showcase, here are the deets. Each Spring/Fall Atlanta plays host to the largest hair show in the world. This mega coiffure conference features a variety of events centered around the hair and beauty industry. The Bronner Brothers Hair Show is all about being fierce and fabulous, so I wanted to go for an edgy and fashion ferocious look for the occasion. Here’s what I rocked. Thanks to the Westside Cultural Arts Center in Atlanta for the beautiful backdrop.

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