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Friday, July 2, 2021

H&M x Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour – Atlanta

The Buy From A Black Woman Inspire Tour kicked off yesterday July 1, 2021 here in Atlanta, GA with an open-air market next to H&M’s Atlantic Station store, featuring 10 local vendors. A variety of businesses will be featured, including Harper and Charlotte, Print'd, Kindred Paper Company, Dope Pieces Puzzles, SamCol by Hicks, StepStitches, BookedBag, Raeskin Essentials, VigorWicks Candle Co, and Kate Lynn & Adwoa. Products range from skincare, stationary, to home accessories and more.

Buy From a Black Woman is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 by Nikki Porcher that connects nearly 600 Black Women owned businesses across the United States and provides a community of support with the goal of helping them flourish.
While Black Women have been starting businesses at an increasing rate, annual sales for Black Women Business Owners are five times smaller than all Women-owned businesses due to lack of support and awareness, which makes the work of Buy From a Black Woman so important. The Inspire Tour is meant for those who are searching for options in a world that limits their voices, and to showcase the victories in their community. H&M USA is committed to using its platform to support economic participation and growth, because when Black Women and their businesses flourish, communities thrive.

The tour will continue to travel across the country stopping in 15 cities. A complete list of cities included on the Inspire Tour can be found here.






Photo credit: Paras Griffin Getty
 

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Atlanta Around: Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead Unveils Newspa Concept and Spa Menu

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is pleased to announce a new spa concept, menu of treatments and partners at its coveted Waldorf Astoria Spa. Paying homage to Atlanta’s reputation as a “city in the forest,” the new spa program invites guests to discover a transformative spa and wellness experience within, while enjoying a dose of pampering from new acclaimed luxury partners.
 
Inspired by the lush, green canopy that embraces the city, Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead brings the “city in the forest” concept into the experience at the Waldorf Astoria Spa, which is a true oasis offering respite from the rigors of urban living, stress and travel. The new menu of treatments invites guests to cultivate a deeper connection to their surroundings and themselves, encouraging them to travel in the present moment and live life to the fullest. “We are thrilled to unveil our new and environmentally connected spa concept and menu,” says Jessica Shea, Senior Director Spa & Fitness Operations, Americas. “Created with community brands and exceptional global partners, our inspired treatments bring the best of wellness to Atlanta.”     
 
Among new signature treatments is the Forest Therapy experience, which utilizes a unique essential oil blend by spa partner Aromatherapy Associates of evergreen, pink pepper, cypress and juniper to provide a tension-releasing massage, followed by a warm, grounding mud mask to recharge through hands and feet and a luxurious scalp massage. As part of Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead’s commitment to giving back and preserving the environment and Hilton’s Travel with Purpose corporate responsibility strategy and 2030 environmental goals, proceeds from the Forest Therapy treatment will be donated to Trees Atlanta, a local organization working tirelessly to address Atlanta’s tree loss, protect its forests and create new green space.
 
Additional new treatments include A Walk in the Woods, offering a personalized journey to discover and address a guest’s specific needs. This full-body treatment combines massage techniques to the desired pressure and body therapies that can include warm stones, exfoliated sea salts and aromatherapy oils. 
 
Alongside the new concept, Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is delighted to announce new partnerships with several of the spa industry’s leading luxury brands, who bring a series of new advanced skin care therapies, body treatments, nail services and more to the spa experience. Coupled with longstanding partners – Georgia-based Sapelo Skincare and Aromatherapy Associates – new partners include:
 
With forty years of excellence, this leading international skincare brand from France has a reputation for astounding effectiveness based on a clinical approach to beauty care using pure, concentrated and raw ingredients, as well as innovative and meticulous protocols and procedures. Bringing its renowned treatments to an Atlanta hotel for the first time, Waldorf Astoria Spa will offer treatments including the Custom Biologique Recherche Facial, a 50 or 80-minute treatment where specially trained therapists analyze each individual’s skin. Tailored, state-of-the-art “skin cocktails” are then formulated for a completely personalized facial that achieves the most effective and immediate results. 
 
KNESKO SKIN bridges science and spirituality with revolutionary GEMCLINICAL™ skin care technology. Developed by Reiki Master and company founder Lejla Cas, together with a team of doctors, its serum-infused collagen gel masks use precious gemstones and minerals to activate the Chakras and help rejuvenate skin. Guests of the Waldorf Astoria Spa can enjoy KNESKO Collagen Face Masks as part of a facial enhancement experience. 
 
Founded in 2004 by Shel Pink, Spa Ritual is inspired by clean beauty, spa culture and the art of self-care. Spa Ritual is a sustainable, vegan beauty brand. As part of the new spa menu, guests can partake in Spa Ritual’s Sound of Color Manicure or Pedicure, which begins with a fragrant breathing ritual to calm the body for meditation and introspection. The technician will then introduce The Sound of Color iPod device that includes a meditation session guided by a guest’s nail color of choice for an integration of beauty, health and wellness.
 
Celebrity manicurist Deborah Lippman has created some of the healthiest and most luxurious hand and foot care products in the fashion business, including the innovative alternative to gel manicures, Gel Lab Pro. Guests of the Waldorf Astoria Spa can opt for a Deborah Lippman Manicure, which includes a whipped marshmallow hand scrub and shea butter, avocado hand cream, or aDeborah Lippman Pedicure, which includes a sugar and sea salt self-heating scrub and a nourishing acai and kokum butter foot cream.
 
Continued partners:
 
A continued partner of Waldorf Astoria Spa, Sapelo Skin Care, is a luxurious collection of natural skin care products created using effective ingredients inspired by the barrier islands off the coast of Savannah, GA to replicate the body’s natural restoration of a radiant complexion. A natural facial inspired by Georgia’s rich botanical environment, the Sapelo Signature Anti-Aging Facial, uses a mix of gardenia stem cells, magnolia oil and other bio-active peptides to actively hydrate the skin, providing vital vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients for healthy cell rejuvenation.
 
Also a continued partner, Aromatherapy Associates facials combine the finest pure essential oils and plant extracts with specifically designed massage techniques to restore and recondition the skin. Visitors of Waldorf Astoria Spa can experience the Essential Organic Facial, which uses plant stem cells along with soy and yeast proteins, to achieve instant, long lasting results that noticeably lift, tone and firm the skin, for a flawless, healthy and younger looking complexion.
 
The Waldorf Astoria Spa is distinguished by its 15,000-square-foot facility set over three levels. This impressive space offers 13 private treatment rooms, dedicated men’s and women’s facilities, heat and wet areas, a 60-foot saline lap pool with access to a terrace overlooking the English Gardens, and an expansive fitness center with a private yoga studio. In addition to its new spa partners and treatment offerings, the spa also offers award-winning Waldorf Astoria signature therapies using holistic spa products and techniques infused with Southern charm. Locals also have the ability to join Waldorf Astoria Spa's exclusive membership granting unlimited access to the fitness center and virtual class programs.


 
Reservations can be made by calling (404) 995-7500. For more information about Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead and the Waldorf Astoria Spa, please visit www.waatl.com. 
 

Friday, February 7, 2020

bartaco secret taco


Today I had a solo lunch date at bartaco in Midtown and I tried the secret off-the-menu taco called the Chile-lime shrimp taco! Composed of a spicy and tangy Chile-lime marinated shrimp resting on a crisp and bright vegetable escabeche and finished with a zesty pepita salsa macha. This TACO is AMAZING! All of the flavors match perfectly and the chile provides a slight heat and I added some street corn to complete my meal. If you didn't know bartaco has the BEST churros so I had to have them for dessert. It's always a great experience when I visit this location and make sure you visit them soon the chile-lime shrimp taco is available until March 31.

Churros

Pomegranate Limonada

Monday, January 20, 2020

Jaden Smith honored at King Center's Salute to Greatness Gala


On Saturday January 18th the actor, musician and philanthropist was honored at the 2020 Salute To Greatness Gala. Jaden was the recipient of the Coretta Scott King A.N.G.E.L. Award, named after the late wife of Martin Luther King Jr. The award recognized his philanthropy, including the mobile water filtration system he brought to the people of Flint, Michigan. He accepted the award with his father, actor Will Smith and grandmother Caroline Bright by his side.


Bernice told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: 'It was important to my mother, Coretta Scott King, founder of The King Center, to recognize the leadership of those who carried on the work of building a just, humane and peaceful world through their work and actions in the spirit of my father.

'We are a better world because of the individuals and corporations we choose to honor every year, and hope to hold them up as an inspiration to others.'

The gala, which this year observed the 91st birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., raises funds to support free events throughout the year and assists with nonviolence work and training activities.
Also honored Saturday night receiving was Urban One Inc founder and chairwoman Cathy Hughes, Kellogg CEO Steve Cahillane, Youth Service America president Steve Culbertson, and more.


Jaden being presented with his award by Bernice A King, King Center CEO and the youngest child of Martin and Coretta.


  

Images provided by Paras Griffin/ Getty and LaLa Spears

Monday, December 16, 2019

Bumble Bizz ‘First Movers’ Summit with Keynote Conversation by Brand’s Global Advisor Serena Williams


Over the weekend, Bumble hosted the first-ever Bumble Bizz ‘First Movers’ Summit in Atlanta, Georgia with a culminating Keynote conversation with Bumble’s Global Advisor Serena Williams. The Summit brought together industry thought leaders and experts face-to-face with local entrepreneurs. Bumble users applied through the app’s Bizz mode to attend the invite-only Summit.

The Summit was MC’d by Emmy-Award Winning Host, Journalist, and TV Personality Sharon Reed who opened the event with welcoming remarks and introduced the first group workshop ‘Intention Setting’ led by Grammy-Nominated Producer, COO and Partner of TreeSound Studios, Chief Creative Officer of the Retnuh Agency, and Founder of EarthGirl World, “Mali” Hunter. The day continued with a Fireside Chat centered around fundraising featuring Bumble’s COO Sarah Jones Simmer, Detroit Blows Co-Founder and CEO Nia Batts, and President of Alice Elizabeth Gore, moderated by Managing Director of The Blackstone Group Kelley Morrell. Attendees also experienced group networking, a workshop titled ‘Making the Most of Mentorship’ led by James Beard Award-winning Chef Anne Quatrano and President of Solutions Marketing Group Carmen Jones, a ‘Doubling Down on Support’ Fireside Chat featuring “Double Down: Bet on Yourself and Succeed on Your Terms” authors and sisters Antoinette Clarke and Tricia Clarke-Stone, moderated by CEO and Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot Ryan Wilson, and a ‘Make Your Move’ Hackathon with students from Spelman College. From the motivational to the educational, the Summit offered attendees a range of programming for wherever they are in their careers.

The Summit culminated with a Keynote conversation with Serena Williams moderated by CEO, ESSENCE Communications, Inc
. Michelle Ebanks. Throughout the conversation, the two discussed the changing landscape of networking and mentorship and the challenges entrepreneurs face today.

Thursday, May 23, 2019

DARK PHOENIX | Atlanta Advance Screening | Giveaway [CLOSED]


I'm happy to announce that I'm partnering with Fox to giveaway Five(5) passes to the Atlanta Advanced screening of DARK PHOENIX on Wednesday, June 5th at Regal Atlantic Station at 7pm.

HOW TO ENTER/DETAILS:

There will be FIVE Winners That Will Get Two Passes 
Winners will be notified via email on Monday June 3rd  | Must be in Atlanta
TO ENTER: Please Tweet or Post on Instagram the message via Rafflecopter below
In DARK PHOENIX, the X-MEN face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. During a rescue mission in space, Jean is nearly killed when she is hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. Wrestling with this entity inside her, Jean unleashes her powers in ways she can neither comprehend nor contain. With Jean spiraling out of control, and hurting the ones she loves most, she begins to unravel the very fabric that holds the X-Men together. Now, with this family falling apart, they must find a way to unite -- not only to save Jean's soul, but to save our very planet from aliens who wish to weaponize this force and rule the galaxy.
 

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Candytopia coming to Atlanta

 

Candytopia has announced its Atlanta location, the over-the-top, sugar-filled art exhibit is coming to Lenox Marketplace on February 8th. The shop will open its doors for a four-month engagement -- tickets are $28 for adults, $20 for kids ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and younger. Tickets must be purchased online in advance. The famous pop-up shop and art exhibit with locations in New York and San Francisco, will feature more than a dozen rooms of sweetness. You can expect to see a marshmallow pit made with foam, augmented reality technology and art inspired by local landmarks and celebrities.  I can't wait!

 


Sunday, September 2, 2018

BET presents 'Bobby-Q Atlanta Premiere of The Bobby Brown Story'


On Saturday September 1st, BET hosted a BBQ theme soirée to celebrate the premiere of The Bobby Brown Story at The Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center.  The event was hosted by Kenny Burns and the soundtrack was provided by DJ D-Nice. “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY,” a gripping two-night miniseries event that delves into the stellar rise, near demise and redemption of the artist once hailed as the "King of R&B," Bobby Brown. Night One of the biopic premieres Tuesday, September 4th at 9:00 PM ET followed by Night Two on Wednesday, September 5th at 9:00 PM ET.

Picking up where 2017’s critically acclaimed miniseries “THE NEW EDITION STORY” left off, Woody McClain reprises his role as Bobby Brown in “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY,” and paints a picture of the young R&B legend’s struggles with stardom as a solo artist. Co-star, Gabrielle Dennis joins the illustrious cast with a stunning performance as the late R&B pop icon, Whitney Houston.

On The Red Carpet, I asked Bobby Brown what was one think the wants you to take away from the movie and he answered "Honesty"
 I was able to watch the first episode and you will definitely get honesty and so much more!! Check out some of the pictures from the event below. 













 

 

Images provided by  Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

Sunday, April 8, 2018

Dark and Lovely hosts exclusive Day Party to Celebration their Newest Innovations!

 

On Saturday April 7th, Dark and Lovely hosted an ultra exclusive Day Party at REVEL Atlanta to celebrate the launch of two new products the Damage Slayer Hair System and the Go Intense Color Sprays. The event was hosted by the beautiful Cynthia Bailey and featured an amazing flower power step and repeat, photo-booth and signature Slaytini.

 Check out some of the pics from the event below:

 

The first hyper-vibrant sprays made for relaxed and natural hair give you vivid color without any bleach or dye damage. Plus, Go Intense! Color Sprays are non-permanent—truly like makeup for your hair. Available in a variety of hues, you can layer, mix, and match to create just the unique look you want. Ombre. Half and half. Or all in on one color.




My gift bag: The Damage Slayer is a technology system to strengthen weak bonds in relaxed, transitioning, or natural hair. Fight 7 damage factors with amazing results of up to 96% less breakage in as few as six (6) uses + 2 Go Intense color!

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Personal Styling Made Easy with the Bento Box from MM.LaFleur

 
 
Are you a fashionista on the go, who doesn't like shopping at the local mall but still wants to look fly? Well I am happy to introduce to you The Bento by MM.Fleur its an at home service where
a MM stylist creates a personalized box for you that includes 4-6 wardrobe items and a few accessories. Once the Bento arrives, you have four days to try everything on at home before deciding what to keep. You aren't charged anything upfront, and you only pay for the items you keep. This is not a subscription service, and there is no commitment. I decided to keep The Etsuko Dress in deep plum its super comfortable and has pockets, I adore a dress that has pockets.  

Check out more pictures of The Etsuko Dress + more details about the Bento Box and information about their year long pop-up shop that is coming to Atlanta on March 5th below!!!



The Bento Box

How the garments arrived
Detailed list of what was in my box
How does it work? First you fill out a survey for your stylist. Then you will receive the Bento and each box contains staples that might include dresses, separates, knits, or accessories. Prices range from $110 for work tops to $325 for elevated dresses. MM.LaFleur currently carry products that fit women who typically wear sizes 0P–22W.

Starting on March 5th MM.LaFleur will set up at The Shops at Buckhead 3035 Peachtree Rd NW b100, Atlanta, GA 30305  for their year long “Out of Office” pop-up shop.

Showroom Hours:
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm
Sun 12pm-6pm


Make sure you stop by and tell em I sent you!!! 
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