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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

WHAT I WORE: Wavy Stripes & Neon Green

I think it's pretty obvious that lately I've been obsessed with all things stripes. I'm not sure why, but when I see a striped item I feel the urge to buy it....like this cute dress from New York & Company. I call this look wavy stripes because they aren't straight line stripes they have curves like a wave. Last Saturday, Marcella of Wrk It Girl and I hung out at Houston's City Centre and I did a pretty big accessory haul at Charming Charlie including this bracelet and necklace. I always like to have a pop of color against a black and white ensemble, so I opted for these neon green accessories, and I LOVE my jelly sandals from Madden Girl. I've had them for years! They are great shoes for the summer.

ENSEMBLE
Dress: New York & Company
Sunglasses: Michael Kors
Bracelet & Necklace: Charming Charlie
Sandals: Madden Girl
Watch: Michael Kors

OUTFIT DETAILS

Luv,

Friday, June 14, 2013

THE EVENT: Edward Sanchez Vanity Lounge Blogger Event

About a week or so ago, I received an invite from the PR Rep for Edward Sanchez to come to an exclusive blogger only party at the Edward Sanchez Vanity Lounge. How could I pass up an opportunity like this to mingle with Edward and check out the space at West Ave. This actually was my first time in the lounge. Whenever I go to West Ave it's typically to attend an event at Tootsies, so I hardly ever walk around the rest of the space. It was nice to venture into a different boutique. I love the set-up of the ESVANITYLOUNGE. It's very pristine and luxe with amazing interior design, and just an "I want to get dolled up here feeling". Upon my arrival I was cheerfully greeted by the store manager Blake. I was a little late since the event started at 6 and I got off at 6, so Blake was nice enough to take me around the store for a "fashionably late" tour.

Store Manager Blake, preparing a glass of champagne for yours truly

This is the Esthetician lounge which was temporarily converted to high-end handbag storage for the evening! I don't think the chair minded!

I thought the stations were very welcoming. The wood paneling and fun chandeliers were the perfect touch, and the drapes the perfect accessory. I like how open the stations were to each other, so you could chat with your BFF while you both received whatever glamour treatment you chose for the day.

The Edward Sanchez lounge prides themselves on carrying makeup that no one else carrys. They feature alot of international brands. A lot of customers or boutiques come in to check out these lines of makeup and then make the decision to carry them in their stores. Edward informs us that once a brand is picked up, they replace them with a new exclusive to the ESVanityLounge Store, so it's always rotating. I was especially impressed with the Ellie Faas makeup line. I really liked the packaging. Ellie is a top makeup artist based in Denmark. She designed her packaging to resemble bullets. A girl after a Texan's heart, I suppose!

The guest of honor, Edward himself has arrived on the scene. Seen here chatting with bloggers Nina Rand and Leigh Evans

Edward chatted with us about all of the services that can be done at the Lounge. I was especially interested in the $250 Faceshot photography/glamour package! My online presence is growing and having nice headshots would be great!

Bloggers eagerly taking in Edward's every word

After chatting with Edward I had my makeup touched up by pro-makeup artist Cori. She did an amazing job!

Nest was Heather of LA Fashion Snob's Turn. This is the Before!

After

Luv,

Thursday, June 13, 2013

THE EVENT: Ms Gamechanger Knows Preview

So I've been on a little blogging break, but ready to get you all caught up! A few weeks ago one of my friends Vernetta Freeney of Women Are Gamechangers hosted a preview event for her new TV show at the Houston Galleria Mall Microsoft Store. The event was right after the Far East Movement event I attended at Macy's First Colony Mall (See Post Here), so I was a "tad" late. The event was very informative, as it opened up with a Microsoft rep talking about Windows 8 and answering any questions we had on Microsoft software & hardware. I had some questions on their new Microsoft Photo Gallery, as I was used to the 2010 Picture Manager (which I still miss). I learned helpful tips from her to make Photo Gallery more user friendly. Then it was time for Vernetta to preview her new show. That's right! You heard correctly. Houston's very own Vernetta Freeney is the host of Ms. Gamechanger Knows, a new talk show on the Urban Houston Network.

Ms. Gamechanger Knows was created to introduce the most influential women that Vernetta knows to her ever-growing audience. It's the perfect chance to learn from the best and make those perfect Gamechanger moves. For the first episode of Ms. Gamechanger Know, Vernetta interviewed the lovely Kristi Jackson of Women CEO Project. Kristi, recently returning from a trip to the White House where she received an innovator award, is a perfect role model to aspire to. It's not everyday you receive a call from the White House to come accept an award, so she must be doing something right! The TV show airs at 7pm CST on Thursdays this Summer on Digital Channel 43.5.