Wednesday, September 25, 2013

My Forward Life: Style of Life Event

So what do you get when you combine style, beauty, fashion, food, signature cocktails and 100 of the most gorgeous, intelligent, and ambitious women in Dallas under the roof of one fantastic venue? Well for one you get one very happy male blogger who was lucky enough to take in the scenery in all it's splendor. But you also get a convergence of the many different elements that make up the topic of style and how it relates to women in their everyday living. Well known experts from the fields of beauty, fashion, food and home were invited for an interactive and innovative discussion and experience with the women in attendance. And that's what the My Forward Life: The Style of Life was all about.

 It was an evening where guest were able to network and share experiences and ideas with each other while empowering one another in their own individual endeavors. Led by My Forward Life's founder Jasmin Brand who is the walking embodiment of "girl power" and women who just kick ass in general. The event's timing could not have come more perfectly as they were also celebrating the launch of their new online magazine. Sponsors included Windsor Communities who provided goodie bags for the guests and there to promote their charity date and silent auction for breast cancer awareness, Love Cures All.  With bites from Urban Taco and a delicious signature cocktail that included vanilla ice cream and marshmallow vodka, it was an occasion enjoyed by all, even myself.

 As one of the handful of gentlemen who were lucky enough to attend, obviously being in a room full of beautiful women has it's advantages but more than that I got the opportunity to be a fly on the wall and really watch how they relate to one another. It was a breath of fresh air to see women empowering one another instead of tearing each other down as it can be portrayed in the media and reality shows. They were open minded, supportive and encouraging of each other. And while discussing how style fits into their everyday lives might have been what brought them there I think that the relationships and bonds formed might be the biggest accomplishment of the night. Did I mention that there were lots of pretty girls there?

Monday, September 16, 2013

BLOG ABOUT TOWN: "What To Wear Fashion Show: Style Lab"

So while Fashion Week was in full swing in New York City last week, Dallas had it's own version happening in the metroplex in various locations. Right on the Mezzanine of Mockingbird Station just outside the Angelika Theater the "What To Wear Fashion Show: Style Lab" took place showcasing the latest and greatest in today's fashion. It was just as much an education as it was an experience with a panel of individuals with an extraordinary eye for fashion sharing their fashion expertise with the audience as the models walked up and down the runway. With Casa Noble providing libations for the evening, an A+ roster of gorgeous models, and first class music by DJ Blake Ward it was definitely the place to be. Check out the photos below.
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