Posts Tagged ‘UrbanCouture’

Trendsetting Fashionistas

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

claire-buyens-lindy-menefe-kayla-banes-urbancouture-urban-couture-vincent-martinez-fashionadoMarket, located at the W Hotel Buckhead and known for its fine dining, served up some fine fashion last night at the Foodies & Fashionistas event. Delicious deals from boutiques such as Meringue, Emly Benham, Lola’s and Vitesse Exchange will surely keep our trendsetting fashionistas on the fab edge of style. Throwing a little shine and sparkle to the event were the sterling designs of Limon Verde.

Now, the event was called Foodies & Fashionistas, so let talk about the nibbles…

Everything was phenomenal, but my favorite picks were the watermelon and goat cheese skewers and the refreshing, chilled watermelon gazpacho. To wash it all down (and encourage fearless shopping) every guest was treated to a sparkling Bellini. I had two! shhh…

Event photo gallery, Foodies & Fashionistas: (more…)

UC and Beyond

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

urbancouture-vincent-martinez-fashionadoOver the years, I have kept in touch with former grads of UrbanCouture, UC. Being a ’senior designer’ is an intense and powerful experience for them and for me. We, parents included, go through so much emotion, stress and excitement as our fashion rock stars are busy creating looks for the runway and producing big events. ts a bonding experience for all.

This summer, I had lunch with Sarah Darrow and her mom Melissa. We talked about moving away for college and fashion careers. I’ve also stayed in contact with Taylor, Savanna, Shelby, Sarah C. and Kelsi, who stopped by to visit this week before she leaves for college next week.

As an educator, it is incredibly rewarding to feel that perhaps you’ve had an impact or made a difference in these young lives – to the point that they want to stay in contact with you.

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Yesterday, I met up with UC Designer Claire Buyens and her mom, Jenny, for lunch at Rosebud, in Virginia Highlands. (more…)

Sexy Poodle

Friday, July 16th, 2010

SIMONE’S Makeover…

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A few years ago, I met this man with the most spectacular looking standard poodle I’d ever seen. We were at a shoot for an independent film about dogs. I had wanted a standard for a very long time and this encounter pretty much sealed the deal and my search began.

The man’s name is Barry Bourgeois and he owns a doggie daycare and grooming salon. I was so impressed with the look and cut of his dog that I knew right there and then, he would be my dog’s groomer, someday.

Canine House of Style, in midtown, is Barry’s establishment and Simone’s beauty parlor every six weeks.

Simone – Before Makeover:

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