Nutella is Spreading the Happy!

The Nutella Spread The Happy Tour made a pit stop in Atlanta last weekend in celebration of the campaign and Nutella's 50th Anniversary. Patrons got to try Nutella goodies and samples, including Nutella on peaches!

The Terrible 29s 1: Dislike Button

The other day, I was on Facebook and I was visually assaulted by wedding photos from a college classmate’s nuptials. This automatically brought a frown to my face. She was a sleaze in college! How did she land a tall, dark, employed man with dimples who, and I am just assuming, loves the Lord? He obviously doesn’t know anyone we did, because if there sense of loyalty to the human race was as strong as mine, they would have pulled him aside and told him to think again. She looked positively beautiful in her dress. Grunt. Moan. Looking at my happy friend feed her man cake in one of the photos I thought to myself, “Man, I wish there was a dislike button.”

Do I sound like a hater? Maybe. Now ask me if I care.  I have never enjoyed feeling left behind, and ever since I turned 29, my social media feeds have been taken over by images of old friends jumping the broom. I feel like everyone RSVPed for a party that I was not invited to and it is starting to get under my skin! All this time I thought that your 20s were off limits for such romantic commitments. Isn’t this the time that we are all supposed to be working towards getting our financial and career ish together so that we can one day, not today, get married to someone? Apparently I got my dates wrong, because every girl I know, from genius to reformed ho, is posting either a wedding pic or a picture of their engagement ring, on a well-manicured hand of course.

Do I want to get married? I’m not sure. I do know that I don’t want to wake up at 40 and be the last woman standing, equipped with my degree, my own home, and a 50% off sign plastered across my face. And I have heard all of the annoying Think Like a Man-esque advice for singles out there. Be the one before you find the one. Like attracts like. Wear skirts.  Bake your self-respect at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, I get it! Put positive energy into the air and wish upon a star and congratulate those who are where you want to be. Watch me smile and roll my eyes at the same time. I guess I will comment on my friend’s amazing professional wedding photos, all the while wishing there was a dislike button.

Design Essenitals Behind the Looks of the Miss Black US Ambassador Pageant

 Pageant contestants. 

 

Design Essentials stylists Ereka Fielding, Stephanie Davenport, Aaron Tracey Whittaker and Francesca Adams created the dos for the contestants of the US Ambassador Pageant.

The stylists used Hydrience Argan Moisturizing Creme, Hydrience Argan Moisture Replenishing Mist, and Hydrience Argan Repair Oil Treatment for the looks, which are part of the Design Essentials Hyfrience Argan Collection.

Cearah Hamilton, the new Miss US Black Ambassador and Ciara Thompson, the Miss Black Teen US Ambassador, were presented with Design Essentials gift baskets along with their crowns.

 

For info on Design Essentials, click here.

PHOTO CREDIT: CALVIN RICHARDSON PHOTOGRAPHY.



VIP Viewing: THE KNICK

The new Cinemax drama THE KNICK takes viewers back to the early 1900s and follows the lives of medical professionals at NYC's Knickerbocker Hospital. The show will air on August 8 and is directed by the renowned Steven Soderbergh.

Last week, the show premiered at the New York Academy of Medicine in Harlem. Special guests to the event included THE KNICK star Andre Holland, and singers Elle Varner and Teyana Taylor.

Andre Holland

Elle Varner

Teyana Taylor

The Panel

Photo Credit: Getty Images 

 

Yay for Tony Ward

So many gowns, so little time! The FW Tony Ward Couture show was chuck full of glamorous, glitzy pieces, many of which were gowns fit for any red carpet. My favs: his gold gowns, which put me in mind of old Hollywood.

Marmi Shoes Summer Wishlist

Yes, I have big feet. I wear a 12 W shoe. And something that I have had to deal with for most of my life is looking for shoes that would fit me and that are stylish. That is why I was so excited when I found MarmiShoes.com . They have shoes that come in extended sizes that are SO CUTE! Here are the shoes on my wishlist:

Sesto Meucci Style 7597, $160

VANELi Candid, $90

Darcie, $137

Pluto, $128

Emmie, $120

 

Trailer: Fifty Shades of Grey

Since it was announced that the best-selling book Fifty Shades of Grey
was becoming a movie, everyone has been on the edge of their seats. The movie
stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, and hits theaters February 13, 2015.
Click here to watch the trailer, which features an exclusive version of Beyoncé's
"Crazy in Love."

Recap: Alexandrea Lushington Meet and Greet

I got to meet and listen to Alexandrea Lushington a couple of weekends ago at her mixer at The Pink Zebra Boutique in Little Five Points. Attendees had the opportunity to speak with and interview the young singer, who is a former American Idol Top 20 finalist.

Me and Alexandrea

Alexandrea after her performance and her guitarist.

With guitar accompaniment, Lushington blew the audience away with her beautiful voice, singing original pieces and giving the everyone a taste of what they would hear at her then upcoming House of Blues performance.

The event was hosted by J. Write of BE Magazine and Koereyelle, founder of The Single Wives Club.

Can you spot me in this pic?

New: Naturel Deux (2)

Meet Spencer, Chanelle, Emilia, Marnie, Aubrey, Madeline: the colors of Zoya's Transitional Collection Naturel Deux (2).

An extension of the Zoya NATUREL Collection, these brown and plum based products are perfect for taking your nail color from summer to fall.

You can pre-order the colors, starting July 21, by clicking here.



INGLOT x THE LION KING= The Savanah Sunset Collection

Everybody look left, everybody look right: INGLOT is standing in the spotlight, announcing it's partnership with renowned Broadway Tony Award-winning production THE LION KING. Inspired by the plains of Africa and the rich color palette of the musical, INGLOT has created the Savannah Sunset Collection comprised of a spectrum of neutral colors inspired by the musical.

Click here for more information.

 

Preview: Julian Chang Fall 2014

 

 

 

For the Fall 2014 Collection, Julian Chang proves once again that he understands the fashion needs of women. Staying on trend with an array of dazzling prints, he makes sure that the standout pieces of the collection- wrap dresses, Palazzo pants, and pant and shirt combinations that give a nod to the menswear trend, are both fashionable and functional for his clients. For me, the best part about the collection is that it is full of pieces that can be mixed, matched, and taken from the office to a fun night out. Not to be overlooked are his beautiful blue prints, reminiscent of the ocean and skyline, which add a little summer lightness to a very solid fall collection. My favorite piece: the blue and gold printed blazer that I can see fashionistas from coast to coast rocking with dark wash skinnies.

To learn more about Julian Chang and his previous collections, click here.  

Celebs Attend Pre-ESPY American Federation for Children Event

 Karrueche Tran



 Laila Ali

 Lisa Leslie

 Kelly Price

 Nicole Murphy

Vanessa Williams

The stars were out at the LUXE rooftop in LA for an event honoring Football Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders, at the 3rd annual Champions for Choice event for the AFC in conjunction with the 2014 ESPY Awards. Hosted by celebrity ambassadors Laila Ali and Lisa Leslie along with Jalen Rose and Stephen A. Smith, the event drew celebs such as Kelly Price, Nicole Murphy, Vanessa Williams, and Karrueche Tran.

 

Introducing Elvie G. Dresses!

Publicist extraordinaire Elvira Guzman got her start working for Steve Harvey, but found that as a young professional on a budget she could not afford that high end treads of her upper level female counterparts. From this experience came the idea years later for Elvie G. Dresses, the perfect dress for every occasion.

For under $30, the frugal fashionista can purchase an Elvie G dress- a short-sleeved, form-fitting dress that can be jazzed up or down with accessories. A knee-length garment, an Elvie G. dress can go from day to night, from the office to dinner. And the cool part: if you purchase the whole collection, a dress is donated to a girl transitioning out of Juvenile Hall!

Click here to purchase your Elvie G. Dress today.