Hi Divas,
It’s no secret that I love to check out new spaces and places, and to also meet new faces. But with four kids at home (er, young adults as they call themselves these days) it’s always a challenge to sneak away with hubby to check out new finds around town. So when I was invited to a fabulous couples brunch, I (we) couldn’t wait to go and check it out! Continue Reading…
#Love was definitely in the air as Black Bride hosted its annual Bridal Showcase at the beautiful Atlanta Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown Atlanta. Marking its 3rd year as the premiere bridal showcase in Atlanta, Black Bride offers a host of wedding essentials to make your special day a treasured event. Top wedding professionals from all over the city including local bakers, caterers, photographers, planners & decorators, florist, and designers all showcased their goods and services for soon to be brides (and grooms). This was my second year attending this amazing event and I must say that this years’ gala was even more fabulous than the last. You can read the full recap of my Black Bride v.2012 experience HERE.
Black Bride is definitely one of those “you had to see it to believe it” experiences. To give you an idea of just how FAB Black Bride is I decided to recap this amazing showcase with pics that highlight some of the events most fabulous moments. So, without further ado, welcome to my adventures as a wannabe aspiring photography maven. 😉
Yours truly and several of my BFF’s (@BlogFabOfficial) hosted the Something Blue Media Lounge where TV & radio personality Egypt Sherrod and Sunday’s Best Season 2 alum Jeff Spain stopped by for candid conversations with the BFF ladies. I had such a wonderful time interviewing our VIP guests and capturing all of the fun on Twitter and Instagram. 😀 Check out some of the fun at #BBBridalShow.
Do I spy BFF ChaKiva rockin a gawgeous wedding gown? Wurk it gurl!!!
Dazzling dresses by top designers graced the runway during the fashion show. The showcase was simply spectacular and even featured a mock wedding! GASP!!!
Here are the 2013 Black Bride Collection by Designers:
Therez Fleetwood Designs (@TherezF)
Brides By Demetrios (@DemetriosBride)
Express Tuxedo (@ExpressTuxedo)
Bryan K. Osburn Collection (#BryanKOsburn)
Kathy Ireland Mon Cheri Collection (@KathyIreland)
NEWSFLASH: If you’ve never been to the Black Bride showcase you are missing out on one of the most FABULOUS events of the year!
Huge hugs to Tamika Morrison of T. Morrison Agency and the amazing Mary Chatman of Black Bride for the invite. Thanks to my BFF besties Ally, Kiwi, ChaKiva, Kerrie, Sophia, Parker, Lynn, and Mari for coming out to support this spectacular event!
(And just like last year) after attending Black Bride I can hear the sweet sound of wedding bells chiming in my mind… again. Seems I’ve caught the wedding bug and the urge to renew my vows…again. Hey, I wanna take advantage of all these fabulous new finds that I discovered at Black Bride this year, so renewing my vows in 2014 doesn’t seem like a bad idea after all. Eat your heart out Jackie Christie! 😛
Nearly 600 Atlanta tastemakers and media recently attended the Phazes of Love Dance Extravaganza at Terminal West presented by Celebrity Choreographer CiCi Kelley. With the red carpet hosted by Trina Bohannon….special celebrity guests included Derek J (Bravo), Dondria (Recording Artist), Tiffany Evans (Recording Artist), Sammie (Recording Artist), Danie Wilks (Vh-1), Jessica Black (Miss USA 2010) and more.
An annual charitable dance event, this year presented nearly 75 dancers performing the works of 12 esteemed choreographers: Sean Bankhead, Juel Lane, Shane Hall, Jamie Parrish, Monica Wilson, Daryl Foster, Gary Beauford, Tracy Vogt, Rachel Truitt, Jaspin Newell, KiKi Ely and Stephan Reynolds. The show was co-hosted by singer/songwriter Taos Wynn and included 2 exciting performances from Atlanta singers J Perry and Cherlise.
With enormous support from the Atlanta community, event partners and sponsors included Lillie Mae PR, Fenuxe Magazine, Kontrol Magazine, Vita Coco, Gotta Dance Atlanta, DJ New Era, Uber Car Service, Xcel Talent Agency, Great Date Deals, Perfect Image, Crossover Studios and ShoSkills Dance Conventions. A sold out show, guests walked away with an unforgettable creative arts experience.
Visit PhazesofLove.com for 2014 show details!
Photo Credit: Hologram Productions/Kore Magazine
Each Spring we see floral prints sprouting up in designers sketches, but this season’s prints seem a bit brighter and bolder than in past years. I absolutely love the floral trend for 2013, and with perennial-inspired prints popping up in every style imaginable you can be certain to see plenty of petal pushers rockin’ fab florals throughout the season. From handbags to heels to skirts and shirts, botanical styles are in full bloom this season.
The key to looking fab in floral is to simplify the look. If your top is floral then opt for a solid bottom and vice versa. Try to keep the blooms to one piece and stay away from mixing and matching; after all you don’t want to blend in with Grandmas sofa, right?! Here’s agarden variety of styles that will add the perfect amount of botanical BAM to your wardrobe this season.
STYLE TIP:
Go big or go home! Not only does a big floral print make a statement but it just looks fabulous! Also try mixing bold florals with solids or stripes. This will help break up the botanicals and still give you enough bloom without looking like you just stepped out of a greenhouse.
For those who are not quite ready to make a full leap into the look, floral accent pieces like neckwear, belts, and arm candy will keep your style on trend with just a touch of perennial pizzazz.
This stunning Floral Print Blazer ($29.80 Forever 21) causes instant #FashionAddiction!
Malibu here I come! This versatile Malibu Blazer ($198.00 Lilly Pulitzer) is made for FUN!
Semi-sheer with studded shoulders and a self-tie hem, this Floral Print Shirt ($19.80 Forever 21) is a definite must have for the season!
This Soprano Sleeveless Floral-Print Peplum Top (Sale $32.99 Macy’s) has sheer shoulders and a peplum waist that compliments in all the right places.
Gorgeous!!! This high-low Floral Print Pleated Skirt ($19.80 Forever 21) features accordion pleats and comes complete with envious onlookers.
Take note because this Floral Print Pencil Skirt ($13.80 Forever 21) is head of the class!
Who says you can’t have it all? This beautiful Julianna Dress ($188.00 Lilly Pulitzer) combines both stripes and a fab floral print in a dress that’s designed to turn heads.
I #LoveThis Kay Unger Floral Silk Dress ($273.00 Macy’s)! From the gathered cuff to the pleated collar, this beauty looks absolutely stunning!
A faded floral-print puts these Celebrity Pink Skinny Leg Jeans ($34.50 Macy’s) on any fashionistas’ most-wanted list!
Flaunt your florals in this haute pair of Floral-Print Skinny Jeans (Sale $29.99 Macy’s)!
Not quite a ‘floral’ print, but this colorful Mercade Platform Sandal ($129.00 Nine West) is so versatile it can still play in the garden.
There’s no doubt that this ‘Neodans’ Pump by Guess ($98.95 Nordstrom) would jazz up any look.
So, now that it’s almost Springtime, don’t be a wallflower… Drop by Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza to find these and many more of the hautest in floral fashion to freshen up your wardrobe this season!
Mark your calendars for March 2, 2013 as Lilly-lovers from all over the country will converge at Lilly Pulitzer stores for their annual *Lunch at Lilly shopping celebration. This one-day shopping soiree is the perfect jump start to the Spring season, and with only a few short weeks until Spring who better to usher it in than Lilly Pulitzer.
I absolutely love me some Lilly P, and as your Simon Style Setter I will be in the house (err mall) at the Lilly Pulitzer store inside Phipps Plaza on Saturday, March 2nd from 2pm – 4pm to capture all of the fun on social media. So come out and join me for some “Tweet-Chic” and “InstaGlam” fun at Lilly Pulitzer!
This is an event you DO NOT want to miss! There will be refreshments on hand to quench your shopping thirst while you check out Lilly’s new Spring collection and score exclusive limited edition gifts with your purchase. Get an exclusive sneak peek at these fab gifts HERE. Also, enter to win several fabulous prizes like lunch at the Lilly Pulitzer Pink Palace Headquarters in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. AND, if that isn’t enough to get your lilies in a bunch, you can enter for a chance to win a three night trip for two all-inclusive stay at Round Hill Hotels & Villas in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Talk about a fab “getaway giveaway”!!! (Try saying that fast) 😉
And I know just the perfect place to shop for something chic to wear on your getaway.
This fabulous lace short-sleeve, two-toned Barbara Dress by Lilly Pulitzer ($378.00) would look amazing against the Jamaican sky. With a gold metallic sheen and contrasting crisp white lace petals, you’ll be the envy of all onlookers both here and abroad.
So, the question is… What are YOUR plans for the weekend? Well, you already know where I’ll be… at Lilly P of course!
Hey, if you’re in the Atlanta area this weekend, stop by the Lilly Pulitzer store inside Phipps Plaza and let’s have a little shopping fun!
Phipps Plaza is located at 3500 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
I hope to see you there!!!!
*Check your local Lilly Pulitzer store for event details.
If you were anywhere near downtown Atlanta this past weekend, you may have sensed the alluring aroma of fabulous food as the Atlanta Chef’s Expo kicked off its annual culinary showcase. Held at the Georgia World Conference Center and sponsored by Infiniti, this SOLD OUT eats extravaganza featured Atlanta’s top chefs and eateries who put their “best food forward” while competing to impress both guests and judges for a chance to walk away with top honors and the crown as the city’s best. This fabulous food-lovers affair featured live cooking demos, menu tastings, custom cocktails, live entertainment, gifts & giveaways, and a smorgasbord of yummy eats unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
Throughout the event chefs served-up specialty sips and dishes at various stations such as “Restaurant Row” for local Atlanta restaurants, “Catering Alley” for independent caterers, “The Sugar Shack” for pastry chefs and bakeries, and “The Chef’s Table” for private or independent chefs. There was also a “Gluten Free/Vegan Zone” with delicious bites for those with strict tastes.
Featured guests included cocktail designer Kit Lewis, Chef Scott Serpas of Serpas True Food, and Chef Joe Arvin of CBS Big Brother Season 14 while proceeds from the event benefited the Susan G. Komen for the Cure of Greater Atlanta.
I had such a wonderful time and the food was absolutely amazing! Hey, if you follow me on social media you may have noticed my passion for pictures. So with that in mind, here are a few highlights from this amazing event in an InstaGlam inspired photo collage. Enjoy!
So, who would walk away with the top honors? Well regardless of who won, I’m sure that the judges had a tasty time crowning Atlanta’s top eats. This was an absolutely amazing experience for anyone who loves great food. Thanks to Enchanted Events and The Reynolds Group for the invite! My calendar is marked and I can’t wait for 2014! Congrats to all of this year’s winners!
Best Restaurant: Thrive and Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
Best Caterer: Melia Hotel
Best in the “Sugar Shack”: Honeysuckle Gelato
Best Gluten Free/Vegan Zone: Pure Knead Bakery
Fan Favorite: Chef Rob’s Caribbean Café
Did you attend this event? What were some of your favorite dishes?
Hi Divas,
I’m so excited to share my Fashion Fix Monday Mix Up! YAY!!! I plan to showcase an outfit that I rocked for an event or just from a divalicious weekend out and about town. 😀
Hi Divas.
I’m so excited for the new Live Colorfully perfume launch on April 1st by Kate Spade. I love perfume and Kate Spade had a fab soriee toasting to their new perfume launch in NYC. These pictures are too cute and I wanted to share!!!
WARNING: The following contains an unnecessary amount of references to womens breasts. You know, the twins. Or, the chi-chis. Or my favorite, Thelma and Louise. You’ve been warned…
Once upon a time there was a diva named Nikka Shae. She lived a fabulous life filled with fun and fashion (of course), but, this diva was still unhappy. With all of the glamorosity in Nikka’s life she was missing the one most important thing that every diva should have… a bra that fits. After all, fashion is not as fun if the “biscuits” don’t fit in the oven. And, finding a bra that not only fits BUT looks cute is like spotting the mythical unicorn; you wanna tell everyone about it but you’re afraid that no one is gonna believe you. So, Nikka Shae and (for the sake of this story) her “tatas” set out on a quest to find the perfect fitting bra. Off they went, down the yellow brick road, searching far and wide, but she wasn’t having any luck. She visited shopping malls and department stores only to find that her choices were limited to what they had in stock. So she tried purchasing a bra online but just couldn’t seem to figure out how to get the correct measurements. So what was a girl (and her “girls”) to do? Nikka was surely giving up hope that she would ever find the perfect bra, when suddenly she spots an enchanted boutique that was beaming like “headlights” over “the hills,” in a magical land called Kennesaw Georgia. Could this be the place that Nikka has been searching for all along? Would Nikka find that magical fit that she had only dreamt about?
Well lovelies, we are definitely not in Kansas anymore and this isn’t a dream. It’s a place. A fabulous place were “boobies” are happy and free (well, figuratively speaking that is). A wonderful place where bras and bustiers and corsets and camisoles all la-la and frolic in lingerie land. At last ladies, there really is an undergarment utopia and our diva, Nikka Shae, (and her “tatas”) had finally found the perfect fit, ♫somewhere, over the bra strap♫ at a fabulous boutique called LiviRae Lingerie. But, this is no ordinary boutique. LiviRae Lingerie is more than a place to pick up a few girly goodies for “special” occasions. You see, LiviRae carries a smorgasbord of sexy sleepwear, intimate apparel, fabulous jewelry & accessories, and most of all they specialize in custom fitted bras. That’s right! No more shopping experiences that leave you “sagging” with frustration. And most importantly no more wearing bras that simply don’t fit. LiviRae’s owners and bra-nistas Cynthia Richards and Molly Hopkins, are on a mission to get women into the right size bras…one cup at a time. This dynamic duo has inspired and empowered women everywhere to look and feel sexy no matter their size.
“No bust too big or small! They fit them all!”
LiviRae Lingerie specializes in a wide range of custom bra proficiencies, such as: Bra Fitting, Plus Size Bras, Custom Lingerie, Corsets, Bustiers, Plus Size Lingerie, Strapless Bras, Sports Bras, Augmentation Bras, Mastectomy Bras, Swimsuits, Bridal Lingerie, and much more.
So if your “cups” runneth over, you should stop monkeying around and follow the yellow brick road to LiviRae Lingerie and let the Double Divas share their gift of lift to help you find the perfect bra! You can bet that “they’ll fit you, my pretty, and your “tatas” too!”
LiviRae Lingerie is located at 440 Ernest Barrett Pkwy, Suite #31 in Kennesaw, GA.
Be sure to catch Molly and Cynthia on their hit TV show Double Divas which airs Tuesdays at 10pm EST on Lifetime network.
Check out a few pics from the Double Divas launch party at Twin Peaks in Buckhead.
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