EVENT RECAP: Money & Manicures Hosted by Dominique Broadway

 

Yesterday evening I had the pleasure of meeting and networking at the Award Winning Nival Salon & Spa for the "Money & Manicures" event hosted by the Financial Coach, Dominique Broadway. The event was filled with young professional women that were interested in saving a few dollars while staying beautified and of course Nival Salon & Spa was the perfect place to do it. While some ladies enjoyed specialty cocktails and food others got pampered by Manicurists all while being informed about ways they can save in the beauty department.

 

Between the raffle prizes and vendors, there was certainly enough of networking and socializing to go around. I was truly honored to be invited to this event as this week has been quite long, and it's always fun to just talk beauty and meet new people. I didn't get to snap as many pictures as I wanted to merely because I was talking so much (oops!) but check out "Money & Manicures" below:

The Tropical Rum Punch was my fav! I think it's the Island Girl in me... 

 

My fabulous friend and Co-Owner of Nival Salon & Spa, Emily talking about all the fantastic things they are doing! If you live in the DMV area you must check this salon and spa out, you won't be disappointed...I  pinky promise!

WHAT I WORE: Pink Blouse by ZARA/ Tuxedo pants from Victoria's Secret (old)/ Gold & Black Cap toe pumps by Saint Laurent/ Earrings from BEBE (old)/Bangles from my own collection/ 

 

My lovely friend and MUA, Lola joined me for evening! If you're looking for a super fabulous Make-Up Artist you must book my dear friend Lola's Beauty Mark! She's amazing, tell her I sent you :)

 

Book your next appointment here: www.nivalsalonspa.com 

 

 

 

Great times with some super fabulous ladies, oh and I won a free manicure too! Can't wait to attend more beauty and fashion events this Spring/Summer...I think I'm finally ready to come out of hiding. I hope everyone has a great weekend, I'm looking forward to a very relaxing weekend. Happy last weekend of March, April is almost upon us (hopefully that means warmer weather)! XO

 

*bows out gracefully*

EVENT RECAP: Hashtag Lunch Bag DC Edition!

Hello, beautiful people!

As we are on the brink of the first of many holidays, it's that time to GIVE back! This past Sunday was my first time participating in the Hashtag Lunch Bag Movement happening through out the country. If this is your first time hearing about it, let me give you the cliff notes version of the whole experience. First, we met at Lima Lounge in Washington, DC to assemble the sandwiches, cookies, fruits and decorated brown paper bags before distributing the lunch bags to locations where homeless people frequent. It was such a great experience to actually assemble and distribute to people in need right before Thanksgiving. I hear that DC was not the only place doing this as well, places like New York and Chicago were also making a difference in many peoples lives last Sunday.  

 

 

This charity event is does not discriminate against age either, as young children were also apart of the assembly process...they put sticky notes on the lunch bags and made hearts and #hashtags apart of their signature when it came to the decorating! I was so amazed to see this happening early on a Sunday morning and was truly honored to be apart of such a great movement happening all over the country. Myself and my bestfriend, Derrick were primarily in charge of counting the bags before distribution and I'm super proud to say that we assembled approximately 250+ bags, how awesome is that?! Check out a few of the pictures from Hashtag LunchBag DC Edition below:

 

 

Derrick & I before we passed out lunchbags in the local park in Washington, DC

 

 

What a great Sunday it was, I love giving back because I'm so blessed to have shelter and food this season. I'm looking forward to participating in the next Hashtag Lunchbag next month (I'll be sure to post about it before actually participating so more people can have the opportunity to volunteer). I'm even more excited about the 5K Thanksgiving Trot for Hunger that I'm doing in 2 days....stay tuned for a full-recap! Stay warm East Coasters :) 

 

 

  

RECAP: Cocktails With Claire (DC Edition)

Last Friday, I got the chance to attend Cocktails With Claire and I must say that I was super proud to see so many fashionable women and men on the scene. The event took place in Dupont Circle at the super chic Eighteenth Street Lounge where I got the chance to mingle and sip a cocktail with some of the DMV's most fashionable. I was star stuck when I met the fashion bombshell herself, Claire as she was more beautiful than her pictures and her blonde locks captivated me.

 

Ms. Style & Grace with THE Fashion Bombshell herself, Claire!

 

After a quick chat, we took a picture and I went on to mingle with friends that I saw there. The cocktails were great and the passed hor d' oeuvres were delish (thanks to Kitchen Cray). I truly enjoyed my evening and even walked away with a cute gift bag that included a personalized "Fashion Bomb Daily" glass and beauty products. Can we get into this fabulous bun that Claire is rocking? LOVE! 

 

 

I'm hoping to run into Claire again so I can get the chance to pick her brain about her view on the fashion industry and how she got started, if you haven't been to FBD be sure to visit today! See a few of the pictures I snapped below:  

Claire pictured with the Kitchen Cray staff!

Officially bangin' it for the rest of the Summer!

Here I'm posed with Chef Jojo of Kitchen Cray

Ran into one of my absolute favorites, Courtney of The Fab Empire!

WHAT I WORE: Dress (old) from Zara/ Necklace (similar) from Top Shop/ Heels are from Jimmy Choo/  

 

 

See the full recap here: Cocktails With Claire! Stay Fabulous Guys!

 

 

 

EVENT ALERT: You're Invited To SNOBSWAP's Swap & Sip Launch Party

To celebrate the launch of SNOBSWAP, the ultimate online marketplace where fashionistas can swap, sell, shop, and save on designer fashion. And to toast TARI, our exclusive DC Premier Partner, for adding the TARI shopping experience online at www.snobswap.com

SWAP & SIP

Bring one or more designer or vintage handbags or accessories to swap with other fashionistas! Drop-off between 5-6 pm. (swapping is optional)

DRESS

Wear your favorite designer, consignment, or vintage piece for photo ops!

Surprise designer giveaway!