Prepping for Doggies on the Catwalk 2017

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I walked into Nars, Les Copains, Tod's Theory, Monck Mason, Louboutin, Alice + Olivia, Canali, Planet Blue and Kit and Ace yesterday, Saturday April 8. I wasn't shopping but I was on a mission. But let's back this up first. [My] day started with a visit to doggie couture boutique Bark Fifth Ave. It's located in Buckhead and the showroom is a designer hotspot for all things canine. Owner, Ashley Daniele is walking in Doggies on the Catwalk and threw a "Pawty" to raise funds for Canine Assistants. She served "bark-tinis' for the pups and bubbles for her guests.

My partner, Alex Page, who is also waking in Doggies on the Catwalk and is its co-chair, was with me. From Bark Fifth Ave, Alex and I headed over to The Shops Buckhead. Our goal was to visit all the brands who've partner with me for the event. We perused the showrooms and there are some very fabulous clothes in all of them! Looking through it all gives me a better idea about the runway theme and line up.

It's going to be a great runway with 20+ models and over 40 looks! This is the biggest runway show to date for Doggies on the Catwalk. [And if I'm excited] YOU should be too! Tickets are selling fast and they are only $50. Buy them HERE and see you on May 6, 2017!

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Ralph Lauren Shuts Down Its Flagship Fifth Avenue Store

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Unfortunately negative financial reports continue for Ralph Lauren. The fashion house will be closing its Polo Ralph Lauren flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York. This is happening as a part of Ralph Lauren's "Way Forward Plan" which is set to conclude by the end of March 2018. It was introduced by former chief executive Stefan Larsson last year. With this plan, there is an expectation of about $140 million USD in "annual cost savings." Although these changes will cost the company about $370 million USD, mostly from employee severance, lease termination fees and inventory costs.

CFO Jane Neilson, believes that shifting to a new digital platform will allow the company to create a "best-in-class solution" more efficiently in all of their markets around the world.

Source HYPEBEAST

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A New CEO of Balmain Has Been Appointed

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A New CEO of Balmain Has Been Appointed

Balmain names Massimo Piombini as chief executive officer after the exit of Emmanuel Diemoz. This next step signals the next chapter in planned development as a global leader in luxury goods. 

Piombini was already a member of the Balmain board of directors and was previously worldwide commercial director of Valentino SpA, which was also owned by Mayhoola for Investments like Balmain. 

Piombini and creative director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing plan to work together to speed expansion of its global store network and to expand its product offerings. Rousteing has indicated that the brand would modify its aesthetic to reach a wider customer base without altering its luxury positioning. The idea is to rethink casual luxury and to bring more denim, jersey and knitwear to the collection. 

More exclusive details on WWD.

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Handmade by Hunter Brookes

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I use "Face Dirt" by Hunter Brookes in the shower daily - my skin has the healthiest glow. I recently met Hunter Brookes founder/creator Chandler Gongloff and spoke with her about her product while visiting her Charleston home. Watch video and you might be hooked (like me) by the time it's over.

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The New iPhone Color Trend

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The New iPhone Color Trend

As read on The Zoe Report, the vibrant hue, red has already taken over our closets, shoe racks and even makeup palettes therefore it comes as no surprise that is dominating the tech industry. Apple has released its iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in a special-edition red. A portion of the proceeds from each purchase of the (PRODUCT)RED iPhone will go to The Global Fund which supports HIV/AIDS programs. 

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The smartphones are available in 128 or 256 gigabyte sizes, with prices starting at $749 USD.

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BaconFest Returns to Dad's Garage this Saturday

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17TH ANNUAL BACONFEST RETURNS TO DAD’S GARAGE THEATRE THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017

Atlanta’s Favorite Celebration of Bacon, Beer, Booths, and Boisterous Hijinks - Proceeds Benefiting Dad's Garage Theatre Company

A fixture in the Atlanta community, Dad’s Garage Theatre’s 17th annual BaconFest will combine troughs upon troughs of cold beer and sizzlin' bacon with hilarious carnival games like a hobo wine tasting, naughty face painting, and a flip cup tournament manned by the best improvisers in the city.  Selling out every year, all proceeds benefit Dad’s Garage - a nonprofit theatre group that engages, cultivates and inspires artists and audiences alike by producing innovative, scripted and improvised works that are recognized locally, nationally and internationally for being undeniably awesome. 

TICKETS: 

Bottomless Bacon (Starting at $50, online, $55 gate): Admission to the festival, unlimited game playing, and unlimited beer (Pale Ale, Tropical Torpedo, Otra Vez, Summerfest, and Miller Lite) and bacon.


Go WHOLE HOG! (Starting at $95, online, $100 gate): Bottomless Bacon Benefits, Access to VIP Room, Wider Selection of Beer (All the bottomless beers as well as Side Car and Big Foot), Access to a literal Whole Hog, and an April Loyalty Card that gives you free Dad's Garage shows for the month of April.

Depending upon availability, tickets can be purchased at the door. Pricing is subject to increase. The event will be held no matter rain or shine for ages 21 and up. There is no parking for this event and attendees are encouraged to take a safe-ride option. For more information, directions or to purchase tickets visit www.dadsgarage.com or call 404.523.3141. 

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Help Animals in Need With Your Old Mascara Wands

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Your favorite mascara dries out, now what? Your first reaction might be to throw it away, but think again. You can now put your old mascara wands to good use and the best part, it benefits animals!

The Appalachian Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina has asked for donations before the opening of a new facility for injured and orphaned animals. Among these items includes clean mascara wands. They are extremely useful to help remove fly eggs and larva from the fur of animals and this is because the bristles are so close together. In order to clean the wands, simply run them under hot water, clean them with soap and mail them to the Appalachian Wild address. 

For full details on this article, visit POPSUGAR.

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