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07/27/11

Emerging Designer Contest

If you dream of taking your clothing creations from the sewing room to the runway, here is your chance. The 2011 Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week is looking for fashion talent for its Emerging Designer Contest. The winner will get his or her own runway show, a fashion editorial shoot and a chance for their clothing to be sold at a local boutique. Click this link www.parkavenuefashionweek.com for rules and an application form. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 29.

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09/20/10

Orlando's Fashion Weeks Are Here!

Orlando has not one, but two Fashion Weeks coming up this fall. Oh-la-la!Sept. 25- Oct. 3 Perky and always fabulously dressed E! news anchor Giuliana Rancic comes to The Mall at Millenia for its fifth annual Fashion Week. On Sept. 25, Rancic hosts an energetic fashion show displaying trends for fall with looks from Anthropologie, BCBG Maxazria, Betsey Johnson, Ed Hardy and more. On the 26th, join her for a champagne brunch and charity fashion event for Runway to Hope. Activities throughout the mall include trunk shows, pre-season sample sales and an emerging designer contest. Call or go to www.mallatmillenia.com for details and tickets. 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando. 407.363.3555.Oct. 18-23 Next up is Harriett's Park Avenue Fashion Week in Winter Park. The six-day experience held in venues...

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08/12/10

Looking for Budding Designers!

You know you can make the perfect dress or the coolest pair of trousers, so what are you waiting for? Show off your talent and get a chance to have your designs appear in an editorial photo shoot and on the runway for Harriett's Park Avenue Fashion Week! The clock is ticking...details below. EMERGING DESIGNER CONTESTHarriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week Hosts its Third Annual Design ContestJuly 21, 2010 – Winter Park, Florida – Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week (HPAFW) is looking for design students, fashion aficionados and anyone else who resides within the state of Florida who has what it takes to enter the HPAFW Emerging Designer Contest. Contestants must submit photos or sketches of their designs and at least two looks...

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06/18/10

Are Fashion Trends Dead?

I recently read a Wall St. Journal article announcing that fashion trends are dead.In the past, “street style” has been the “anti-trend” approach (though, those looks eventually go mainstream) with its countless riffs on apparel based on individual creativity. But, I argue that street style is becoming more predicable and fashion conscious. With so much visual chaos available to us through the internet and other media, there seems to be an inclination to merge what we see by making some collective decisions of what we think is cool. “Street” seems to be unifying despite differences in culture and geography. What do you think?Here are some of my favorite “street style” blogs. Judge for yourself!P.S. take a look at the picture above: I...

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04/28/10

Oh, Dear. Vajazzling is Here

Here's one for the "In-Case-You-Missed-It" file. Think of the Bedazzler--you know, that utensil that presses rhinestones into clothing--and then think of your most private parts getting the same treatment. Yes, I am afraid it's true. Ladies are decorating their nethers with little shiny crystals. The celebrity who has recently shared her love for "Vajazzling" is Jennifer Love Hewitt. Oh, dear.What do you think?

Posted at 03:15 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1

04/16/10

St. John does Jeans

Calling fashion lovers on April 23. You're invited!Denim may be plentiful, but it's darn hard to find the good stuff. But here's a hint: St. John boutique at the Mall at Millenia is unveiling its new line. Hope to see you there.St. John Boutique invites you to "Girl's Night Out" for the launch of St. John Jeans featuring informal modeling of the collection. Cocktails will be served.When: April 23, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.Where: St. John Boutique – OrlandoMall at Millenia4200 Conroy Rd.Orlando, FL 32839407.345.0800

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03/12/10

What is a Locavore?

When I first came to Central Florida, about five years ago, not many people seemed to know about organic food and it was hard to find. Years earlier, as a college student at the University of Colorado in Boulder, I earned spending money in the local Wild Oats Market slinging tofu salads and squeezing wheat grass shots at the deli counter. It wasn't until I moved on to New Orleans, and later New York, that I realized I had taken that healthy lifestyle for granted. It was truly a Western hippie thing, I guess. I'm not sure how it happened, (perhaps due to the growing national green movement, Michael Pollan, global warming, Al Gore, etc.) but it seems like in the last couple of years, Orlando has had a boom of vegetarian and vegan (no animal products including eggs, cheese and honey)...

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02/23/10

Fashion Rules!

Attention fashion fans, put in your RSVP now for this fabulous event on March 4 at Neiman Marcus. See you there!THE FASHION RULES! PartyWhen: March 4, 6-9 p.m.Where: Neiman Marcus at The Mall at MilleniaWhat: David Meister will host an informal fashion presentation at Dress Collections at 7 p.m. Robert Graham presents a fashion presentation in Men's Sportswear at 8 p.m. Also scheduled during the evening: Bvlgari trunk show at the Precious Jewels Salon, a "Beauty Extravaganza" at Cosmetics including a Bronzing Bar, Eyelash and Color Bar, Fragrance Bar, Hand Massage Bar and more.Also, meet award-winning contemporary artists presented by The Downtown Arts District, Orlando. Light bites and cocktails will be served.Reservations are limited: 407-264-5906,...

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02/16/10

Year of the Tiger

As a former New Orleans resident, it’s hard for me to get totally enthusiastic about Mardi Gras anymore. In fact, it makes me sad that I can’t walk out onto my front porch like I used to and see a slew of parades go by in the week prior to actual Fat Tuesday. But, this weekend I discovered my antidote to missing a real New Orleans Mardi Gras: Chinese New Year. The Vietnam district downtown has several spirited events open to the public that draw large crowds of families—just like Mardi Gras parades do. They also happen on the street, which lend themselves to inviting the casual pedestrian to wander over and join in. Chinese New Year happened to fall on Valentine’s Day this year. I would have forgotten about it if the man behind the counter at the Super...

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02/03/10

Devine Valentine

Ah, the Day O' Love approaches. For those looking to treat their date to something out of the ordinary, here's an idea that came across my desk:GET FRESH WITH YOUR VALENTINE IN AN INTERACTIVE AND EDIBLE FANTASY WORLD-- Stimulate the Senses with Renowned Performance Group DRIP During Their Culinary Performance Art Event Fresh at The Cameo Theatre --ORLANDO, Fla. -- For seven days this February, Orlando-area residents and visitors alike can stimulate all of their senses while being immersed in a Willy Wonka-like edible environment as renowned performance art and dance group DRIP presents Fresh -- a culinary performance art event showcasing...

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	07/27/11 Emerging Designer Contest If you dream of taking your clothing creations from the sewing room to the runway, here is your chance. The 2011 Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week is looking for fashion talent for its Emerging Designer Contest. The winner will get his or her own runway show, a fashion editorial shoot and a chance for their clothing to be sold at a local boutique. Click this link www.parkavenuefashionweek.com for rules and an application form. The deadline for submissions is Aug. 29. Posted at 07:14 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	09/20/10 Orlando's Fashion Weeks Are Here! Orlando has not one, but two Fashion Weeks coming up this fall. Oh-la-la!Sept. 25- Oct. 3 Perky and always fabulously dressed E! news anchor Giuliana Rancic comes to The Mall at Millenia for its fifth annual Fashion Week. On Sept. 25, Rancic hosts an energetic fashion show displaying trends for fall with looks from Anthropologie, BCBG Maxazria, Betsey Johnson, Ed Hardy and more. On the 26th, join her for a champagne brunch and charity fashion event for Runway to Hope. Activities throughout the mall include trunk shows, pre-season sample sales and an emerging designer contest. Call or go to www.mallatmillenia.com for details and tickets. 4200 Conroy Road, Orlando. 407.363.3555.Oct. 18-23 Next up is Harriett's Park Avenue Fashion Week in Winter Park. The six-day experience held in venues... Posted at 03:38 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 2
	08/12/10 Looking for Budding Designers! You know you can make the perfect dress or the coolest pair of trousers, so what are you waiting for? Show off your talent and get a chance to have your designs appear in an editorial photo shoot and on the runway for Harriett's Park Avenue Fashion Week! The clock is ticking...details below. EMERGING DESIGNER CONTESTHarriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week Hosts its Third Annual Design ContestJuly 21, 2010 – Winter Park, Florida – Harriett’s Park Avenue Fashion Week (HPAFW) is looking for design students, fashion aficionados and anyone else who resides within the state of Florida who has what it takes to enter the HPAFW Emerging Designer Contest. Contestants must submit photos or sketches of their designs and at least two looks... Posted at 08:58 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	06/18/10 Are Fashion Trends Dead? I recently read a Wall St. Journal article announcing that fashion trends are dead.In the past, “street style” has been the “anti-trend” approach (though, those looks eventually go mainstream) with its countless riffs on apparel based on individual creativity. But, I argue that street style is becoming more predicable and fashion conscious. With so much visual chaos available to us through the internet and other media, there seems to be an inclination to merge what we see by making some collective decisions of what we think is cool. “Street” seems to be unifying despite differences in culture and geography. What do you think?Here are some of my favorite “street style” blogs. Judge for yourself!P.S. take a look at the picture above: I... Posted at 11:56 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	04/28/10 Oh, Dear. Vajazzling is Here Here's one for the "In-Case-You-Missed-It" file. Think of the Bedazzler--you know, that utensil that presses rhinestones into clothing--and then think of your most private parts getting the same treatment. Yes, I am afraid it's true. Ladies are decorating their nethers with little shiny crystals. The celebrity who has recently shared her love for "Vajazzling" is Jennifer Love Hewitt. Oh, dear.What do you think? Posted at 03:15 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 1
	04/16/10 St. John does Jeans Calling fashion lovers on April 23. You're invited!Denim may be plentiful, but it's darn hard to find the good stuff. But here's a hint: St. John boutique at the Mall at Millenia is unveiling its new line. Hope to see you there.St. John Boutique invites you to "Girl's Night Out" for the launch of St. John Jeans featuring informal modeling of the collection. Cocktails will be served.When: April 23, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.Where: St. John Boutique – OrlandoMall at Millenia4200 Conroy Rd.Orlando, FL 32839407.345.0800 Posted at 02:16 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	03/12/10 What is a Locavore? When I first came to Central Florida, about five years ago, not many people seemed to know about organic food and it was hard to find. Years earlier, as a college student at the University of Colorado in Boulder, I earned spending money in the local Wild Oats Market slinging tofu salads and squeezing wheat grass shots at the deli counter. It wasn't until I moved on to New Orleans, and later New York, that I realized I had taken that healthy lifestyle for granted. It was truly a Western hippie thing, I guess. I'm not sure how it happened, (perhaps due to the growing national green movement, Michael Pollan, global warming, Al Gore, etc.) but it seems like in the last couple of years, Orlando has had a boom of vegetarian and vegan (no animal products including eggs, cheese and honey)... Posted at 09:59 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	02/23/10 Fashion Rules! Attention fashion fans, put in your RSVP now for this fabulous event on March 4 at Neiman Marcus. See you there!THE FASHION RULES! PartyWhen: March 4, 6-9 p.m.Where: Neiman Marcus at The Mall at MilleniaWhat: David Meister will host an informal fashion presentation at Dress Collections at 7 p.m. Robert Graham presents a fashion presentation in Men's Sportswear at 8 p.m. Also scheduled during the evening: Bvlgari trunk show at the Precious Jewels Salon, a "Beauty Extravaganza" at Cosmetics including a Bronzing Bar, Eyelash and Color Bar, Fragrance Bar, Hand Massage Bar and more.Also, meet award-winning contemporary artists presented by The Downtown Arts District, Orlando. Light bites and cocktails will be served.Reservations are limited: 407-264-5906,... Posted at 04:11 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	02/16/10 Year of the Tiger As a former New Orleans resident, it’s hard for me to get totally enthusiastic about Mardi Gras anymore. In fact, it makes me sad that I can’t walk out onto my front porch like I used to and see a slew of parades go by in the week prior to actual Fat Tuesday. But, this weekend I discovered my antidote to missing a real New Orleans Mardi Gras: Chinese New Year. The Vietnam district downtown has several spirited events open to the public that draw large crowds of families—just like Mardi Gras parades do. They also happen on the street, which lend themselves to inviting the casual pedestrian to wander over and join in. Chinese New Year happened to fall on Valentine’s Day this year. I would have forgotten about it if the man behind the counter at the Super... Posted at 01:55 PM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0
	02/03/10 Devine Valentine Ah, the Day O' Love approaches. For those looking to treat their date to something out of the ordinary, here's an idea that came across my desk:GET FRESH WITH YOUR VALENTINE IN AN INTERACTIVE AND EDIBLE FANTASY WORLD-- Stimulate the Senses with Renowned Performance Group DRIP During Their Culinary Performance Art Event Fresh at The Cameo Theatre --ORLANDO, Fla. -- For seven days this February, Orlando-area residents and visitors alike can stimulate all of their senses while being immersed in a Willy Wonka-like edible environment as renowned performance art and dance group DRIP presents Fresh -- a culinary performance art event showcasing... Posted at 08:55 AM \| Permalink \| Comments: 0

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