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Proper Training…Always in Fashion: Art Institute of Tampa

In Designers, Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 19, 2011 at 1:10 pm

Fashion Week Tampa Bay and The Art Institute of Tampa – a perfect pairing in my mind, that’s for sure and we’re thrilled to have Art Institute as a Tampa Bay Fashion Club sponsor for the fourth year in a row.

The Art Institute of Tampa is an incredible school offering varying degrees from a top-notch faculty.  Maybe you are interested in the Culinary Arts – they have the training, maybe something in Web Design & Development, beginning and advanced – they have the training, or maybe your “Fashionista” desires lean towards Fashion Retailing and Management – once again, they offer the training.

As a former boutique owner, I speak from experience when I say that the Fashion Retailing and Management training you can get at The Art Institute will definitely give you a head start in the Fashion industry.

You owe it to yourself to check it out.  Looking forward to your feedback and to seeing you at Fashion Week Tampa Bay.

~Paula, Stylista Friend

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Audi Presents Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2011

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 19, 2011 at 9:16 am

Accessorizes are key to putting together an outfit! It can be anything from jewelry to even automobiles. Yeah… automobiles! For instance, Audi is a super stylish, and sexy accessory that will complete a fashion lover’s look! Not only does Audi make luxury vehicles like the Audi R8 and Audi A4, they support our efforts of celebrating and supporting Tampa Bay fashion. I’m happy to announce that Audi will join Fashion Week Tampa Bay again as the presenting sponsor!

From the beginning, advanced technology has been at the heart of the Audi DNA. Audi of America Inc. and its 270 dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. Check out some of my favorite Audi vehicles below!

Audi R8

Audi TT 2

Audi S Series

Audi A4

Audi TT

Audi representatives and vehicles will be in the Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2011 boutique area – Be sure to check them out next Friday, Sept. 23 and grab your new accessory here!

Tell us: Which Audi car is your fave?

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Sponsor Shout-Out

In Events, Fashion on September 19, 2011 at 4:23 am

Shout-out to some of our Tampa Bay Fashion Week 2011 sponsors:

Fashion Team LA

Two fab gals are better than one! And Fashion Team LA proves it! Fashion Team LA is a collaboration of wardrobe stylist/image consultant, Laura Hunt and professional photographer, Anne Phillips. Together they have created a fashion styling and photography dynamic duo experience where “L” brings the style and “A” brings the camera to the photo sessions. They’re a match made in fashion heaven! Learn more about the fashion dynamic duo here.

VERTICAL Tampa Bay

We love ourselves a magazine all about life and style! Yeah, there are fashion magazines like Vogue, Elle and Marie Claire… but they don’t have what VERTICAL Tampa Bay magazine has – the unique Tampa Bay area. VERTICAL Tampa Bay Magazine is a virtual magazine that celebrates Tampa Bay fashion, flavor, travel, culture and beauty in every issue. Since Leslie Joy Ickowitz started the magazine in 2009, they’ve had high readership and involvement in the community. We love their stories and beautiful photography. They’ve even featured some of the TBFW designers, like Kimberly Hendrix (the picture above is Kimberly’s work on a previous cover)! Enjoy their latest (and 2nd anniversary) issue here.

Yelp

 

Yelp was founded in 2004 to help people find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists and mechanics. How it works is businesses setup a free account to post photos, promotions and message customers. Then customers write reviews about the business on their Yelp page. In addition to reviews, you can use Yelp to find events (like Fashion Week Tampa Bay), lists and to talk with other Yelpers. They automatically filter reviews submitted to avoid displaying any suspicious ones. Users can count on Yelp! Download their mobile app and go to their website to start yelping!

We’re so glad to have Fashion Team LA, VERTICAL Tampa Bay and Yelp onboard. They are helping us greatly with making this year’s Fashion Week Tampa Bay the best one yet! We appreciate all of their support. They truly care about providing all lovers of creativity a week of positive, high-fashion and artistic energy. Not only is this a “Sponsor Shout-Out” – it’s a big thank you!

Join in on all the fashion fun on Sept. 20! Fashion Week Tampa Bay will be Sept. 20 – 24, 2011 and tickets are still available – Get them while they last on our website!

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Join Us for a Blogger Brilliant Time!

In Events, Fashion on September 16, 2011 at 6:13 pm

Fashion’s Night Out was just last week… but who wouldn’t want some more fashion fun before Tampa Bay Fashion Week? — I sure do! Join us this Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Blogger Brilliance event!

Blogger Brilliance will bring together fashion, food, travel and lifestyle bloggers from across the country. The conference gives bloggers the opportunity to learn from experts and seasoned bloggers about marketing their blog with the use of social media tools and branding. Bloggers are also able to network with other bloggers who share the same passions, like food and fashion. Oh yeah – this is my kind of conference!

The blogger conference will include a full, fun day of activities from 9 to 6pm on Saturday, Sept. 17. We’ll start at the International Academy of Design & Technology for panel discussions from experienced bloggers and media. Then we’ll move the fun to International Plaza & Bay Street where everyone will split into their fashion or foodie track. Fashion-fun attendees will attend a fashion show presented by Tim Gunn – Yes! The Tim Gunn! Famous fashion expert and Project Runway host!! Foodie-fun attendees will attend an exclusive foodie experience at Pelagia Trattoria. Then we’ll all meet up again for a special mixer to wrap up the day!

Panelists speaking at Blogger Brilliance:
Carrie Wildes of Carrie Wildes Photography
Holley Sinn, host of Studio 10 & author of Hollisphere
Holly Hamann of BlogFrog
Jodi Furman of Live FabuLESS
Kristina Medhus of Pretty Shiny Sparkly
Marjorie Harper from HSN
Sasha Ezquerra from Everything Fabulous
Vahni Georgoulakos from Grit and Glamour

Join us this Saturday at Blogger Brilliance! When purchasing tickets, be sure to select if you’re participating in the Fashion OR Foodie track. Get your tickets here!

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Terri Funaro ~ Fashion Designer

In Designers, Events, Fashion on September 16, 2011 at 2:04 am

This fall Tampa Bay Fashion week is please to have Terri Funaro showcasing on the runway again. Last year’s showcase of elegant evening and bridal wear was a true pleasure to watch!

Having 15 years in the fashion industry, Terri is truly a veteran in the game and one to watch. Terri began her career in New York and since relocating to Tampa, Terri has spent her time designing bridal wear, all while instructing at the International Academy of Design and Technology. Terri has used her talent to create some breathtaking, sophisticated bridal gowns, pageant dresses, prom gowns, mother-of-the-bride and bridesmaid dresses. Her ability to make beautiful gowns that are flattering and wearable brings beautiful designs to all women. From the length, to the color and style, any one of Tampa’s socialites can find the perfect gown for whatever event she has on her fall/winter calender.

Last year’s use of neutral, beautiful shades of champagnes and grays leaves us wondering what amazing gowns Terri will grace us with at this year’s show. Can’t wait!

~ Yolanda

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Pretty City in Our City

In Events, Fashion on September 15, 2011 at 10:38 am

Tampa Bay Pretty City

Pretty City is a website devoted to the belief that beauty is more than skin deep and that taking care of the physical body is just as important as taking care of the soul. We couldn’t agree more. With values such as honesty and truth in beauty, and a commitment to giving back, we are proud to have Pretty City as a sponsor of Tampa Bay Fashion Week 2011 for the fourth year! Founder Carolyn Brundage and her team at Pretty City are committed to making women prettier in some small way all while saving us money on products and services we need to look and feel our best.

The comprehensive database on the Pretty City website includes many of the country’s top spas, salons and med spas.  A variety of products and services are offered, plus a list of upcoming events at each of these venues in cities such as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston and Tampa Bay.  It is a complete beauty, leisure and wellness website where you can check out editorial reader and product reviews as well as service discounts and read about current trends. Serious beauty aficionados can even register on the Pretty City website as a VIPretty contributor – I hear the perks are lovely!

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House of Donshey

In Designers, Events, Fashion on September 14, 2011 at 9:36 am

Dolly Donshey

As every fashionista knows, no outfit is complete without accessorizing. That is exactly what Tampa Bay Fashion Week featured designer, Dolly Donshey, creates. From unique hats to a jewelry collection launched earlier this month, her work can best be described as one-of-a-kind wearable art.

Piece from Fall 2011 Lola Collection

Dolly Donshey began her career studying under the renowned Jan Wutkowski, alumni of the Melbourne School of Millinery in Australia. This is when Dolly discovered her passion for hat making and designing which eventually led to the establishment of House of Donshey Custom Millinery in January 2009.

Dolly Donshey Headpieces

Upon completion of her first full collection, Dolly began to heavily promote her inventive hat lines while working towards the goal of becoming Florida’s number one milliner and introducing her designs around the world. Since debuting, her designs have been featured on Fox 13 as well as in several local and regional fashion shows and magazine publications.

We look forward to seeing Dolly Donshey’s unique pieces on the runway as her Fall 2012 “Cycles” collection premieres on September 23rd at Tampa Bay Fashion Week.

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Model Behavior Cocktail Reception

In Events, Fashion on September 12, 2011 at 1:32 pm

Element Downtown Tampa

Tampa Bay Fashion Week 2011 is almost here and that means it’s almost time for the Model Behavior Cocktail Reception. On Wednesday, September 21,  from 6-9pm we will be celebrating Tampa Bay Fashion Week’s signature mixer event at Element Luxury Hi-Rise Apartments on 808 N. Franklin Street in Downtown Tampa. Join us and meet Cambria spokesperson Cheryl Tiegs – the iconic supermodel who has graced the pages of magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, Elle and Sports Illustrated.

Cheryl Tiegs

Mix and mingle with Fashion Week sponsors, designers, models and the fashion glitterati. Snag a photo opportunity with one of the featured models or designers while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary bar and an amazing view of downtown. You may even walk away the recipient of a fabulous raffle prize. The Model Behavior Cocktail Reception is an event that you won’t want to miss!

Visit http://fashionweektampabay2011-autohome.eventbrite.com/ to purchase tickets before the big night.

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Join us at FNO Tampa Bay!

In Events, Fashion on September 8, 2011 at 3:21 pm

Hey Tampa Bay fashionistas – are you going to Fashion’s Night Out this Thursday, Sept. 8? Trust us, you don’t want to miss it! International Plaza and Bay Street is pulling all the stops by celebrating their ten-year anniversary with Fashion’s Night Out Tampa Bay. It’ll be an evening of fashion shows, hot music, new fall fashion collections, cool red carpet photos, dining, giveaways and after parties throughout International Plaza and participating stores and restaurants. So many things happening in one fun, shopping event – What to do first? Where to go?  What to wear tonight!?

There’s certainly plenty to get into before Tampa Bay Fashion Week and we want you to join us in all of the fashion fun! We hope to see you at FNO Tampa Bay as we shop-til-we-drop!

Here are some of the juicy details:

DEPARTMENT STORES

Neiman Marcus
Showcasing exclusive trunk shows from designers including Christian Louboutin and John Hardy, as well as a Lipstick Lounge and Beauty Bar where make-up artists from the world’s most renowned brands will be sharing complimentary tips and secrets. Enjoy sips and DJ beats.

Dillard’s
Meet fashion icons (designers from Adrianna Papell, Jessica Simpson, Tahari ASL and more) at Dillard’s fashion shows at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., as well as a Cosmetics Trend Show at 6:30. There will be hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, gift with purchases and sweeps worth over $5,000 in prizes.

Nordstrom
Come celebrate fashion’s biggest block party as Nordstrom rolls out the red carpet for a night of fun and fashion with friends. Enjoy refreshments, yummy treats and check out the stylist lounge debuting the latest trends and beauty tips of the season.

DINING

Pelagia Trattoria
Dine on special $35 prix fixe menu with your choice of salad, entrée and dessert.

Brio Tuscan Grille
A $35 prix fixe menu along with $2.95 Tuscan Tasters and $5 martini’s will be available for shoppers from 3-7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close.

Ocean Prime
Enjoy a free FNO Smoking Cosmo martini and special $39 three-course menu. The Lexus Limo from Bay Street Valet will provide shoppers with complimentary round-trip transportation.

The Capital Grille
Receive a free signature Stoli Doli martini sample with the FNO three-course menu for only $39. Choose a soup or salad, entrée, accompaniment and dessert.

ENTERTAINMENT

Runway Fashion Show by Dillard’s 
Watch runway fashion shows by Dillard’s from 6 to 7:30pm. Meet reps of some of the hottest fashion houses and some of the hottest designers including Adrianna Papell and Jessica Simpson.

Lipstick Lounge and Beauty Bar by Neiman Marcus
Complimentary touch-ups and make-up expertise

INTERNATIONAL PLAZA’S FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE

Just make a purchase of $500 or more in one day of shopping at International Plaza to receive this exclusive signature gold-tone clutch with a detachable gold, cross body chain. Gift also includes a voucher valued at $100, good for two (2) best available tickets to any Florida Orchestra concert during the 2011/2012 season (some restrictions may apply).

FASHION’S NIGHT OUT SWAG

Is it possible to look fabulous in a t-shirt? Totally! Especially when we’re talking about the official Fashion’s Night Out t-shirt. Check out the rest of the FNO collection at Neiman Marcus: here. Totally getting the white FNO t-shirt!

For more information about participating stores, live performances and entertainment, visit http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com/fno

Oh, and by the way, in the spirit of all things shopping ~ we’re going to be having a sale, too! From 5pm-11:55pm this evening, you can purchase tickets to the Tampa Bay Fashion Week runway shows for only $30!! FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Limited number of tickets will be released for this price and last year we sold out! Set your timers and get ready here.

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How I Celebrate A Birthday

In Events on September 6, 2011 at 10:59 am

About a week ago, I said farewell to one of my most favorite years to date and hello to another birthday. My birthday involved three celebrations (unsure how that happened – but no complaints): 1. Attended a Tampa Bay Rays game with my family, 2. Ate an Italian dinner and tiramisu cake with my boyfriend, and 3. Went out to Ciro’s Speakeasy and Supper Club with friends. Ciro’s is a 1930s prohibition-era restaurant/bar located in South Tampa. It was perfect for a classy birthday celebration! After we gave the password at the door, they brought us inside to our booth. The booths are curtained-off lounge areas with nesting cocktail tables, L-shaped benches and a lot of pillows. Quite cozy! To top it off, all of their food and drinks go with their 1930s speakeasy theme. Cheese fondue, duck fries and the Tryst cocktails were my top three faves! Overall… I love their efforts on being a hidden bar during the prohibition era! Totally recommend going there for a date night or girls night out! Just be sure to make a reservation.


Sometimes all you really need are those fun nights with friends. You know… the ones you’ll chat about over and over again. That’s one of the reasons why I’m on the Tampa Bay Fashion Week team – to help create memorable moments for not only myself, but for everyone to enjoy!