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Fashion Week Roundup: Day 1

In Designers, Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on October 9, 2009 at 4:15 pm

The premier designers in the Tampa Bay area showcased their latest collections on the TBFW runway. Each collection’s unique designs inspired us to make fearless wardrobe choices for spring 2010.

Trineice Cagua launched her swimwear collection with a neutral color palette of black and white, with edgy accents here and there…

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Troy Anthony channeled our inner tigress with animal print dresses in an array of colors…

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IADT gave us a sneak peek at a touch of fall with warm colors with a foliage-like appeal….

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Ben Chmura gaves rocker chic with impeccable attention to detail, with strong shoulders and statement accessories…

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Bebe Ziegler offered a contrast with her signature dazzling jewels on a simple t-shirt, for a casual yet glamorous look…

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Sana Hassan showed us diversity packed with glitz and busy textures…

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Nina Verklas took a walk on the wild side with exotic prints and feminine silhouettes…

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Ivanka Ska displayed royalty with a touch of edge, with a wide range of designs and various textures…

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Get ready for a wild & sexy night on the runway!

In Designers, Events, Fashion, Updates on September 18, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Rhonda Shear brings out the wild and sexy side of fashion to the runway at Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009.

This lifetime TV personality is no stranger to the spotlight! Rhonda has had a very successful and exciting career as an actress. She is probably best known as the star and host of USA Network’s most popular Friday night movie series, “USA: Up All Night.” Ronda has guest starred on many television series including Full House and Cheers. She has also been the feature star on such shows as Larry King Live and Entertainment Tonight. Plus, she has graced the cover of numerous magazines and has been profiled in magazines like PEOPLE and PLAYBOY.

Now Rhonda Shear designs a line of lingerie and shape wear for all women in the Tampa Bay area and world. Her line has been featured on the Home Shopping Network to provide women undergarments that will make them look slimmer in seconds. Rhonda also owns a boutique in St. Petersburg, Fla., Maison Rouge which allows women of all shapes and sizes to enjoy their fun and sexy side in her pieces.

This year Rhonda is collaborating with Warden Neil, Emmy-nominated Hollywood designer and friend to bring in some wonderful additions to her collection. Rhonda’s showcase this year at Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009 will be even more fun, sexy and wild than last years! Get ready for a wild night on the runway!

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Fabulous Hair and a New Identity

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 11, 2009 at 7:31 pm

Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009 is less than two weeks! This is the time to go shopping for that hot outfit that will turn heads, get your nails done, maybe hit the beach to work on your tan and get your hair from boring flat to fab-u-lous!

New Identities Hair Studio will make you look perfect for Tampa Bay Fashion Week, everyday life or any special occasion. You honestly might not recognize your new identity after your hair makeover because you’ll look so good! We know you already look good, but you’ll look even better! We know, hard to imagine – but so true thanks to New Identities!

They offer so many different hair services to help any situation. If you hate your dull hair color and want to be daring, New Identities will spice it up by giving you high quality coloring service. If your curls are acting wild and crazy out of control, New Identities Hair Studio will come to your rescue by relaxing your hair. They also offer different hair styles, stylish haircuts, chemistry treatments and more while using high quality products from REDKEN.

New Identities Hair Studio was backstage with us last year for Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2008, giving our gorgeous models new identities for each designer. We’re excited to have them join our fabulous Hair and Makeup Team again this year to bring show-stopping hair to the runway! And if you didn’t know, they also help make the Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleaders‘ hair glorious as well!

Make sure to get that fabulous hair to match your hot new outfit for Tampa Bay Fashion Week! Get bold, get shine, and get daring… get whatever your hair desires!

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PrettyCity.com Caters to Our Health and Beauty Needs

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 10, 2009 at 5:24 pm

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Need a makeover, for your mind, body and soul? PrettyCity.com’s got it. The one-stop shop for all things beauty ~ and pretty! Pretty City provides its customers with the best beauty products for their budget–and they won’t recommend anything they haven’t tried themselves.

Its core values are: honesty, trust, glamour, abundance, women’s power, natural ability, passion for fun and commitment to charity.

PrettyCity.com provides the best salon and spa facilities in your area, exclusive beauty events nationally, industry treatment trends for you to try, timely beauty news, and a chance to ask the experts about your beauty challenges.

Visit http://www.prettycity.com/ to get the most of your beauty experience, with just one click!

Thanks to PrettyCity.com for their participation in Fashion Week Tampa Bay!

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APM Images by Audrey “Pat” McGhee

In Designers, Fashion, Updates on September 10, 2009 at 4:44 am

Meet Audrey “Pat” McGhee, the genius behind the exotic, innovative, and elegant designs of APM Images.

APM Images is an urban couture label for the mature woman, who is the epitome of confidence, mixed with feminine flair.

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The line is designed for a myriad of women in all shapes in sizes from size 6 to 24, and in various stages of their lives. Pat has channeled her 20 years of industry experience to provide makeovers for bridal parties, women with life-changing illnesses who desire a fresh start, women who want a new look for their work wardrobe, and more.

“This is my second year participating in Tampa Bay Fashion Week. The event is a wonderful opportunity for designers, and the staff is not only helpful, but a pleasure to work with,” said Pat of her second year with Fashion Week Tampa Bay. “I look forward to showcasing my new collection, seeing friends, networking with others, as well as new experiences and opportunities that will come my way.”

Look for the latest APM Images collection on Fashion Week Tampa Bay’s 2009 runway, for Pat McGhee’s immaculate, one-of-a-kind designs!

DeOcaPac Designs: Fashion Week Tampa Bay Beauty Spotter

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 9, 2009 at 4:48 am

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Fashion Week Tampa Bay is proud to have DeOcaPac Designs as a sponsor for our event in 2009! For the second year in a row, DeOcaPac Designs has provided its creative services to Fashion Week Tampa Bay. With an extensive portfolio of marketing plans, Web design and branding, DeOcaPac caters to all of your advertising needs.

DeOcaPac provides a unique approach to marketing, which they call: creativeering. Creativeering approaches media advertising using both cumulative and direct marketing, to craft desirable branding for any organization.

We want to thank DeOcaPac for contributing to Fashion Week Tampa Bay!

Visit DeOcaPac Designs for more information.

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What’s Happening in Tampa Bay?

In Events, Fashion, Trends, Updates on September 7, 2009 at 2:37 pm

Wondering what fabulous events are happening in Tampa Bay this month? Fashion Week Tampa Bay for one! Also, check out Tampa Bay and Company, a non-profit organization that represents more than 700 local businesses. Their website has tons of info about all the fun things to do around the Bay area. While tourists frequently use the Tampa Bay and Company website, Bay area locals can also score on deals from concert and sporting tickets to Busch Gardens, restaurants and hotel specials. Tampa Bay and Company’s mission is to help create a dynamic growth for Tampa by promoting, developing and expanding the Bay area’s visitor industry.

Fashion Week Tampa Bay welcomes the support of Tampa Bay and Company as a Beauty Spotter sponsor. Promoting local talent and businesses and creating a positive change in our fabulous city is a goal that is near and dear to all our hearts at Fashion Week Tampa Bay.

If you’re in need of a weekend get away or are looking for the perfect vacation destination, check out Tampa Bay and Company, then come on over to tampabayfashionweek.com to buy your tickets to the most stylish event around!

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Lights, Camera, Action!

In Events, Fashion, Updates on September 3, 2009 at 2:47 pm

Tampa Bay Fashion Week would like to thank all of our Lights, Please! Media Sponsors for supporting our fabulous event!

blu_tampaBlu: Tampa Bay magazine- Tampa Bay’s Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

styloStylo Magazine– a Spanish publication designed for elegant Latino events.

verticalVertical Tampa Bay magazine- The Bay area’s first digital fashion publication, celebrating all things culturally chic.

freewayfashionFreeway Fashion– Tampa’s premier fashion and image consulting agency, and online fashion media resource.

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Metromix– your all-inclusive guide to the hottest events, venues and entertainment!

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Tampa Bay Times– your local go-to for the happenings in the Tampa Bay area.

F.A.V.E. Enhances FWTB’s Runway

In Events, Fashion, Updates on September 1, 2009 at 9:11 pm

F.A.V.E., (Female Audio Visual Executives) our premier catwalk sponsor, will provide Tampa Fashion Week’s runways with unmatched female audio visual technicians.

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Its mission is to empower women to enter the Audio Visual industry through scholarships, networking opportunities and continued education for established female AV professionals.

We are thrilled that F.A.V.E. members will contribute to our fabulous event with impeccable sound and enticing visual presentation!

Click here if you are interested in becoming a member of F.A.V.E. Click here for more information about this remarkable organization.

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HPNOTIQ: Just One of the Fashionable Ladies!

In Events, Fashion, Updates on August 31, 2009 at 6:22 pm

Blue La La. HPNOTIQ, official liqueur of Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009, is what happens when vodka, cognac and fruit go out with the girls.

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We are very excited to have HPNOTIQ as the “Official Liqueur” of Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009. They understand how to make a drink fashionable, glamorous and tasty for stylish women who love to have a good time.

Whether you’re enjoying your drink or elegantly posing with it, the mixture of your perfect outfit and your aqua blue drink will turn heads. It’s sure to help create an evening worth remembering as you enjoy the fashion shows and after parties of Fashion Week Tampa Bay 2009. Be an introvert another night because HPNOTIQ and the ladies will be out in full force during Fashion Week Tampa Bay!

Night School for Girls is fabulous for HPNOTIQ fans! To officially become a member, go to their website and create your personalized ID card so you’re up to date on all the Night School functions.

You can upload pictures of your great night out with HPNOTIQ or view pictures from all over the country including Tampa and Orlando. I’m sure pictures from Tampa Bay Fashion Week will be uploaded in the Night School gallery soon enough! You can “fab your friends” by making a video, taking quizzes, and downloading HPNOTIQ pictures for your phone or desktop.

Now let’s mix it up! Fashionable girls understand that something great contains different parts that are combined and matched together like creating a stylish outfit. I love the juicy recipes that HPNOTIQ provides us. Read the recipes below and let me know how they turn out!

hpnotiqSignature Drink: Blue Orchid

2oz. Hpnotiq

1oz. Super Premium Vanilla Vodka

Splash of Orange Juice

Pour over ice then stir and serve!

hpnotiq 2Martini: Aqua Marine

2oz. Hpnotiq

1oz. Pineapple Juice

1oz. Crème de Banana

Shake well and strain in a cooled martini glass!

Think wisely. Drink wisely. For more recipes or information, go to www.hpnotiq.com. In about three more weeks, you’ll be able to enjoy this fabulous beverage ~ HPNOTIQ at Fashion Week Tampa Bay! Note: Only for those 21 years of age and up who, of course, don’t look a day older than [insert your fabulous age].