Baltimore Gets Beautified!

Beauty Night Out (BNO) is an exclusive beauty event hosted by SinPR that offers savvy women an evening of spectacular shopping, out pampering, cocktails, and product samples. Indulge and splurge on spa treatments, massages, mini-manicures, boutique shopping - all in a fun, upscale and carefree atmosphere. This is only the second BNO event in Baltimore so be on of the first to join the movement. See the details below or click here to visit the official site.

When: Saturday, July 19th 2008
Time: 6pm -9pm
Where: Maserati of Baltimore, 1628 York Road Townson, MD
Cost: $15 in advance/$25 at the door

Finally, here are some pictures from my beautiful trip to Sedona, Arizona.





What a beautiful couple! CONGRATS ADAM AND AMANDA!


I have always thought that Amanda had good taste, but this dress was beyond my expectations! She had it custom made to her liking...delicate ivory lace...low v-neck and back...gathered hem and train...STUNNING!


The favors were small boxes wrapped with silk dupioni and topped with tiny twigs and ribbon, the box was filled with delicious pistachios.



Mouth watering cheesecake with chocalate fudge and raspberries...by far the best wedding cake I have feasted on.



Delicate roses and lush greenery finished off the look.



Adam, Amanda, me and Jeff (my hubby). Thanks for sharing your special day with us!

Pucci. Prints. Perfect.

Joy Bryant arriving at the Costume Institute's Party of The Year in May 2008.

Michelle Ogundehin at the VIP Dinner and Cocktails hosted by Nadja Swarovski celebrating The Crystal on December 5, 2007.

Keyshia Cole attends the If Looks Could Kill party hosted by Toyota and ESSENCE on June 11 2008 at Eyebeam in New York.

Jill Scott's Real Thing Cocktail Reception at the Roof Top Garden on June 14, 2007, New York City.

The pioneer of kaleidoscope prints, Emilio Pucci, started a trend in the late 60s that just won't go away. Whether you love or loathe the bright in-your-face psychedelic shapes that have become synonymous with the designer, you certainly cannot miss them (or the woman who dares to wear them). Nowadays many designers and stores have copied the famous prints and used them in their own designs. This however hasn't stopped anyone from being able to identify a genuine Pucci. See the ladies above for proof that pucci + prints = perfection!

My Picks!

Left to right: Cinguetto Marilyn Dress by Emilio Pucci, $1535, www.net-a-porter.com; Alanna Dress, $44.50, www.delias.com; candy confetti dress, $49.99, www.fcusbuymail.com; Vivid Tube Dress, $24.80, www.forever21.com

Left to right: Maggy London Strapless Sheath Dress, $118, www.shop.nordstrom.com; Tropicale Garbardine Cami Dress by Emilio Pucci, $905, www.eluxury.com; Vibrant Silk Chiffon Dress, $29.80, www.forever21.com; Lother Dress, $24.99, www.gojane.com

Psychedelic prints on long dresses don't really do it for me, plus you have to have a long slender shape like Joy Brynat to come anywhere close to pulling the look off. Play it safe by going for short to knee-length dresses then glam the dress up or down using heels or jewelled flat sandals. If you want to really commit to this look, also invest in a print bags that are completely different color from your dresses. The clash will take this retro look to a whole new level. Emilio Pucci would be proud!

A Night with an Icon

New York fashionistas take advantage of this opportunity. Manhattan fashion power publicists, Dawn Brown (Vice President of Publicity for Barneys) and Bonnie Morrison (Director of Publicity at KCD), are hosting an event tomorrow evening to honor model citizen Veronica Webb. Head to the luxurious venue 105 Riv Hotel Sunday night and join the celebration. The evening will honor not only the beauty but the brains that make Ms. Webb the social activist and fashion icon she is. Beverly Bond will provide the musical soundtrack for the night. See below for details.

Where: Sunday June 15th
Where: 105 Rivington between Essex & Ludlow
Time: 9:00pm
RSVP: rsvp@royale.sundays@gmail.com

MY PHOTOGRAPHY DEBUT

I am back in town and have been buried under a pile of work. I think vacations are a little more complicated for business owners...when you return home, there is exponentially more work. Well, we had a great time in Sedona. It is absolutely beautiful there and the wedding was amazing...I will be posting pictures soon! Thank you all for your patience and well wishes while I was away.

In other news...
For the past few months Salvage Life has had Nathan Huesmann taking lovely photographs of all the garments. We are so thankful for the talent and hard work that he dedicated to us. Due to some recent life changes, he will no longer be with us and we will miss him very much! In the meantime, I have been learning my way around a camera, one borrowed from my dear friend Jon. Here is a peak at my first shoot. These items will be appearing in the SHOP over the next few weeks.

Take a Leaf Out of Her Style Book: Christina Milian

Christina Milian at Mr. Chow for a lunch meeting in 2007

Christina Milian walks on South Beach in Miami on December 31, 2007

Christina Milian leaving Villa nightclub earlier this year

Christina Milian sighting at Curvee Cafe and Arco gas station in Beverly Hills in 2007

As temperatures rise so too do hemlines and who better to spotlight than the queen of the mini, Ms. Christina Milian? She must have a closet full of short ‘n’ sassy dresses, but unlike Halle Berry, Christina prefers her summer frocks with splashes of color and high heels to match. Christina seems to prefer block colors over patterns but one can never go wrong with classic colors. To stop her look getting repetitive, Ms. Milian opts for outfits with interesting shapes that show off her best asset – those legs. Get the lowdown on her style philosophy below.