MY INSTA-LIFE: August 2012!

Happy Friday!

 

I've been having a great month and I'm extremely blessed to have some beautiful people in my life. I wanted to share some of my photos via my instagram/iphone! Hope everyone is enjoying the tail end of Summer because Fall/Winter is approaching. Also, cheers to a long weekend :) #LaborDay



 

Top (L to R): 1. Candice & I having a girls night out in Annapolis 2. World Humanitarian Day with FEW helping out with the Build-A-Backpack Drive

Middle (L to R): 1. Denisha & I at the Fab Empire 5 Year Anniversary 2. Denisha, Joi (@dcfab) & I

Bottom (L to R): 1. Park Happy Hour with my Ombre love Britt 2. Deuces

Top (L to R): 1. Kicked off the last weekend of August in Miami with my girlfriends 2. Kira, Ericia & I about to eat lunch during Hurricane Isaac

Middle (L to R): 1. Bellini's & Brunch at the Loews = Hurricane Isaac 2. Me & the girls got dolled up for our last night in MIA.

Bottom (L to R): 1. Mangos! 2. Laid up in our robes.... :)

 The day I left to go home.....the sun finally decided to show up, so I ventured outside :)

Missing Miami....all over again! :( 

Got kissy face with the birthday girl! #Kday 

 The Old. The New. = Know us!

instagram: @ms_schuntel
twitter: @ms_schuntel
annnnnd you can still find me on facebook!

*bows out gracefully*

Obsessed: VOGUE Cap

 

I insta-stalked this VOGUE cap by Nasty Gal yesterday and I'm completely obsessed with it! I was uber-sad to find out that it was sold out :( But, I'll wait patiently for them to re-stock lol! How awesome is this cap? Very fashionable and so appropriate for any occasion especially since I'm still swooning over the 900+ pages of fashion in the September issue of Vogue Magazine.  

 

 

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week, I'm back from vacay....I'll be posting pictures tomorrow :)

Fashion's Night Out: Georgetown! (All You Need To Know)

We are officially 1 week away from Fashion's Night Out! Join me as well as other Fashingtonians from 6-11pm, September 6th in DC's fashion playground for a monumental evening of style and entertainment. From cocktails and music to trunk shows and exclusive style events, Fashion's Night Out Georgetown offers over 100 ways to shop, play and celebrate style! Are you excited???

 

See what you missed last year (below):
 

 

 Don't miss FNO Georgetown's 2012 fashionable festivities below:

• Pre-FNO Clothing Drive – Clean out your closet and make way for fall and your FNO purchases! On the two weekends before Sept. 6th, BrightestYoungThings and Goodwill DC are holding a clothing drive with drop-off locations at FLOR (1037 33rd St, NW), Hitched (1523 Wisconsin Ave, NW), CUSP (3030 M St, NW), and Duo (1624 Wisconsin Ave, NW).
• Everyone's a Star – On FNO Georgetown, everyone's a star! Walk the red carpet, strike a pose and get your picture taken at four FNO Georgetown red carpet locations - Cady's Alley (between 33rd and 34th on M St), 30th & M Street (SunTrust Bank), Wisconsin & M Street (Banana Republic) and at the Dean & DeLuca/ BrightestYoungThings Lounge on M Street. Red carpets designed by FLOR! First 350 to strike a pose at one of the four red carpet locations gets a free FNO surprise gift.
• vitaminwater zero Pop-Up Disco – Get your groove on at the outdoor vitaminwater zero Pop-Up Disco outdoor dance floor with rotating DJ sets by Fatback at the PNC Bank lot (M & Wisconsin Ave.). In between fashion events, take a break, let your hair down, and chill or shake your booty.
• BYT Lounge Takeover – Entertain and be entertained as BrightestYoungThings brings a slice of their ever-creative fun to the Dean & DeLuca patio lounge (3276 M St) from 7:30-11pm, fresh with ESL Music and Fatback DJs spinning all night.
• Signature FNO Cocktails – A party isn't complete without cocktails - sip and sample signature, and fashion-worthy, FNO cocktails at participating restaurants, like Bandolero's The Devil Wears Prada and Morton's The Steakhouse's Black Tie Cocktail.
• Shop and Ride – Luxury car service UBER will get you to Fashion's Night Out Georgetown in style! Attendees who are new to UBER get $15 off their first ride - just sign up and apply the promo code FNO2012 before your first trip to receive the discount. Free (and stylish) pedicab rides cruise you around Georgetown when you show a receipt from any purchase at a participating Georgetown merchant during FNO.
• Shop for a Cause – purchase a $15 signature FNO Georgetown t-shirt and tanks, and $10 tote bag at the Dean & DeLuca/BYT Lounge. 100% of proceeds benefit Vital Voices Global Partnership, a DC-based charity that identifies, invests in and brings visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities.(Proceeds are not tax-deductible)
• 100 Stars – The real stars of Fashion's Night Out are the stores, restaurants and salons who will be hosting fun, creative events throughout the neighborhood. In-store events will range from a DC Scout styling + shopping party at CUSP, complimentary facials at Kiehl's, an Instagram Style contest at BCBG Georgetown, blowouts + a lipstick bar with Nectar Skin Bar and IPSA Hair Salon and more!

 

 

See the full list of 2012 FNO participating stores, salons and restaurants here!

  

Hope to see you there!

Rita Ora for GQ Magazine, August 2012

via: BID

Photographed by Sebastian Kim

 

 

Mark Your Calendar: Stacy London Comes Back to DC!

 

 

YES, you've heard correctly. The Style Guru herself, Stacy London will make her back to the nation's capitol this fall for an exclusive chat. With her talent for seeing past disastrous wardrobes to the emotional issues that caused these sartorial crises, style savant Stacy London has transformed the looks and lives of hundreds of guests on What Not to Wear. In The Truth About Style, London turns that expert insight on herself.

WHERE: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue (Cultural Events) Washington, D.C.
WHEN: Thu, October 4, 2012 7:00 PM (Doors: 6:00 PM)

PRICE:$18 - $42

 

Get your tickets here!

EVENT ALERT: Minor Yet Major Launch Party!

Have any plans Saturday?! If you're free to parlay in the city for a few hours, be sure to stop by Tabaq Bistro on U Street to check out Minor Yet Major official launch party. I'm really proud of these sisters as I've known them since high school, their fashion sense is out of this world and they are sure to have some AMAZING pieces for purchase.

About MYM:

MYM is an online boutique store based in Landover, Maryland. Launching in 2012, we sell an eclectic range of Mixed Media Art from the up and coming artist, Ashley Minor; Fashion Forward Vintage Clothes and Accessories that have just enough of an edge; and Handmade Jewelry that makes a bold statement and can’t be found elsewhere.

The backbone behind MYM Boutique has been brought to life by American virtuoso Ashley Minor, along with the love and assistance of her sister Chrishelle Minor, friends, and the instilled roots from her ancestry.
 

I look forward to seeing you there! Tell a friend to tell a friend..... 

EVENT ALERT: Worn Magazine Issue #4 Launch Party

Worn Magazine Issue #4 is finally here!

 

Come celebrate the release of #4 The Transport Issue and the launch of Wornabroad.com on September 22nd at the Capitol Skyline Hotel. Guest will sip cocktails poolside, dance to beats by DJ Jahsonic, take home #4 The Transport Issue in print, AND discover the new Wornabroad.com online shop. The $20 ticket gets you entry plus a copy of Issue 4 ($10 in stores.) (Tickets will only be sold in advance.) *Please note that space is limited and tickets sell out quickly, so purchase early.

BUY TICKETS to the launch now at http://worn4.eventbrite.com.

This event is 18+. IDs will be checked at the door...Be sure to arrive in style of course!

Haute Friday!

 

 

WOW, the week went by so fast, and for that I'm grateful :) I'm so ready to kick off my long-weekend (one last vacay before summer is over), I can hardly wait. I'll have instagram/iphone pictures up next week so you can see what I've been up to lately. They say a picture is worth a thousand words.....can you guess what type of weekend I intend on having?!? LOL. I hope everyone has a great weekend, I know I will. Besos!

*bows out gracefully*

SWEXY O'CLOCK: "Timeless" Tyson Beckford for Attitude Magazine

 

Supermodel, Tyson Beckford is on the cover for Attitude Magazine, September 201looking FINE SWEXY. Like seriously?! He makes it look too easy.

 

Check out more photos from the issue below:

 

 

via: lunionsuite

 

Photographed by Joseph Sinclair

 

VIDEO OF THE DAY: LANVIN 2012 Ad Campaign

I loveeee this ad, Lanvin always does the BEST campaign videos. Do you remember their Spring/Summer 2012 video? Kudos to their creative team! We J'Adore ; )

Campaign Swag: Solange Models for Madewell (Full-Spread)

Last week, you saw the video Solange did for Madewell. And this week Madewell has released the full campaign spread of the model and she's shows the hottest looks from the Fall 2012 collection. I've never been a Madewell shopper but, looking at this campaign makes me want to peruse the site for more essentials to add to the wardrobe! Check out the full-spread below:

 

VIA: fashionista

PAUSE FOR THE CAUSE: Have You Registered To Vote?

 

Hello People of my Generation!

 

Taking a "pause" from my fashion related posts to take a quick poll! Are you registered to vote? I'm not here to push my views on you, but I think it's super important to KNOW your responsibilities. And come, November is a very important time in all of our lives, it is a responsibility and right that has been given to us. If you haven't had the time (literally 5 minutes) to register to vote then please visit www.gottaregister.com ..............It's not too late!

 

Be informed.

Make a difference.

Be heard.

Know the issues.

Make your VOTE count.

 

 

*bows out gracefully*

BEAUTY NEWS: Nicki Minaj's New 'Pink Friday' Fragrance

 

Congratulations to Nicki Minaj! The Rapper/Barbz Leader has added another title to her name as released a picture of her fragrance, Pink Friday! Nicki says, she is excited for the debut of her first ever fragrance. While saying, “I have always been a huge fan of great fragrances; this is yet another extension of my creative expression and I can’t wait to share it with the world. I designed this scent and bottle with my Barbz in mind; I know they will love it!" You can pick up Nicki’s Pink Friday fragrance this fall when it hits stores near you!

Beyonce Rocks House of Deréon Fall 2012 Campaign

 

 

 

 

The Fab-Mommy is rocking the latest collection from the House of Deréon Fall 2012 Collection. How amazing does she look?! Want to see more?  View the fall 2012 look book here!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Gossip Girl Returns for Final Season!

I'm a stan of the popular CW Network show, Gossip Girl! If you love GG as much as I do, then I'm here to let you know that GG will be returning for it's FINAL season, October 8th! :( From the classic one-liners, fashion moments and scandal, I'm really intrigued to see how this season will play out. Mark your calendars and set your DVR's for the end of an era....*le sigh*

VIDEO OF THE DAY: "I Was Here" by Beyoncé

...brings tears to my eyes!

Home Decor Style: Solange Shows Elle Magazine Her BK Home

If you haven't picked up the latest Elle Magazine (September issue to be exact) then you're missing out on a very special treat from my girl, Solange Knowles! The Singer/DJ/Fab-Mommy/Fashion It Girl Of The Moment gave an exclusive tour of her BK home for which shares with her boyfriend Alan Ferguson and superstar son Juelz. Solange explains that her personal style can be seen in her home decor and says, "I had a moment when I looked at my closet and I was like ‘Whoa, I don’t really have any basics. And with my house, I wanted to find a balance of having great colors and patterns but also a really livable, warm, serene space."

See more of her BK home with amazing photos by Paul Costello below:

 

 Print happy.

Crew love.

via: BID & NB

EVENT ALERT: Inaugural Sample Sale at National Harbor!

You're cordially invited to the Inaugural Sample Sale at National Harbor on August 25th from 11:00am-6:00pm. The Inaugural Sample Sale will feature merchandise up to 70% off! Retailers participating include Angst, Blink Blanco, Critique Boutique, Dandelion Patch, Hats In The Belfry, Jos A Bank, Occasions to Remember, S.O.A.P., SimplySoles, The Maris Elaine Gallery, and The Black Dog!

Add this Shopping Event to your Social Calendar Now!

Haute Friday!

via: B's tumblr

Doesn't every girl want this glow? #LoveAndHappiness

Have a great weekend people! Share some lovin' with those who mean the most to you! xo

*bows out gracefully*

EVENT ALERT: Nicole Miller Styling Event At Tysons Galleria

I really wish I could make this event, but I've already rsvped for this very fabulous party! But, if you're free next Thursday...be sure to RSVP to nmtysons@nicolemiller.com

SATC Fans: Carrie Bradshaw's Most Memorable Outfits

All my girlfriends KNOW how obsessed I am with Sex And The City's Carrie Bradshaw. Her love life = My Story and her closet = My fairytale! The Coveteur  decided to take a walk down Memory Carrie Lane from Season 1 to Season 6...and also the SATC movies, how sweet are they?! I'm happy to share with you my favorite fashion moments & quotes of Ms. Carrie Bradshaw below:

all images via: the coveteur

Favorite Quotes:

"When I first moved to New York and I was totally broke, sometimes I bought Vogue instead of dinner. I found it fed me more."

"Some labels are best left in the closet"

"I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet."

"Shopping is my cardio" (Oh, girl I feel you!)

"...These shoes pinch my feet, but I love them. I'm in a financial cul-de-sac!"

"Men I may not know, but shoes—shoes I know."

 "Every once in a while, a girl has to indulge herself."

"Women come to New York for the two Ls: labels and love."

"They say nothing lasts forever; dreams change, trends come and go, but friendships never go out of style."

"The fact is, sometimes it's really hard to walk in a single woman's shoes. That's why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun."

"I will never be the woman with the perfect hair, who can wear white and not spill on it."

Have a Happy Thursday Everyone!! :)