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September - 30 - 2010
// BY: Kimmy Huynh

Inspired by the Beat

David LEBO Le Batard

If you’ve never seen interactive art in motion, you must attend the Cisneros Fontanals Art Foundation’s (CIFO) 4th annual exhibition: “Inspired by the Beat” on September 30th. Watching someone’s passion spill out onto a canvas while being rhythmically in sync with some sick beats is not only impressive, but down right inspiring.

Creative Children Therapy (CCT) is a local non-profit organization selected earlier this year for Ad2 Miami’s 2010 Public Service Campaign. All event proceeds will go to funding the organization’s art programs, which focus on helping special needs children in the Miami community.

For your viewing pleasure, local Cuban artist David ‘LEBO’ LeBatard will be debuting ‘LEBO LIVE’ – A Multimedia Experience including Live Painting, Video Mixing & Music. In addition, 23 artists from CCT’s Artistic Realization Technologies program, also known as CCT/A.R.T. 4 Collaborative Works between the Artists of CCT & LEBO will be auctioned off @ event and LEBO’s new coffee table book “Inspired by the Beat” will be available for purchase.

I may be a tad bit biased as David “LEBO” LeBatard was a former flame of mine, but there’s no denying the vibrant energy and color of his work. So head out and experience a beautiful fusion of art and music while nibbling on some appetizers and taking advantage of a full open bar. Who knows, maybe you’ll see some work that was inspired by little ol’ me… A girl can wish, can’t I?

CIFO
September 30th from 6:30PM-10:30PM
$20 pre-sale here.

Inspired by the Beat Miami LEBO at CIFO

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September - 29 - 2010
// BY: Kimmy Huynh

Shiny Shoes Cures the Blues

My ex has this uncanny ability to know when my life is going extremely well; only to attempt to jump back in it and foil all the goodness I’ve been building. (Come on, we all know you’re following my social media & sites for the play-by-play. STALKWARD!)

Anyhow, Monday was particularly manic and had me in a serious funk, so my sparkly and ever so shiny Dorothyesque shoes were vying for the spotlight. All my worries floated away as I skipped to dinner in my disco ball shoes with my brothers to commit a massive amount of carbocide via pasta. Damn those Italians and their saucy ways!

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September - 14 - 2010
// BY: Kimmy Huynh

Labor Daze

On hectic Mondays when everything seems to be going wrong (and to think Mercury isn’t in retrograde anymore?), I yearn for long holiday weekends and reminisce over the crazy memories made during Labor Day weekend. Rolled out to the lake with my friends on two yachts, a speedboat, and two jet skis. Much like Vegas; what happens on the boat, better stay on the boat! Fly like a G6…

Fashion Week, starting a new workout regimen, and catching up with work/projects is consuming my current life at the moment. So farewell Summer, you were fun and games though I’m beyond ready for the Fall.

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September - 9 - 2010
// BY: Kimmy Huynh

Fashion’s Night Out 2010 – Dallas

The second annual Fashion’s Night Out is just about here and all fashion loving fans couldn’t be more excited. The history behind FNO it began as a global initiative with participating major cities like NYC, Los Angeles, Milan, and Paris to bring back consumer confidence and rejoice in shopping and fashion in such an economic lull. The evening includes thousands of participating stores and designers from all over the world. In true Texan form, bigger is better and of course Dallasites wouldn’t have it any other way. Below are a list of the top picks for tomorrow night’s festivities and remember “Shop, for something good.”

The top picks for September 10, 2010:

Highland Park Village:
If you’ve been vying a new pair of red soles, then join the Schlegel sisters over champagne and hors d’oeuvres at the Christian Louboutin store for their soft opening and a preview of the upcoming spring collection. Their private fabulous fete goes from 6-8pm, but will be opened to the masses after 8pm. Step back into the Roaring Twenties over at Escada, where their dapperly dressed servers will be passing out refreshing mint juleps in Escada branded flasks. Every girl loves a little bit of Chanel, so drop by their boutique for some manicure pampering with their exclusive FNO polish colors, Les Khakis de Chanel, thanks to the Frederick Fekkai technicians. Stop over at Ralph Lauren to meet hosts Heather Wasburne, Elisa Summers, and Tracy Achor Hayes to discuss new season trends over drinks. Get picture happy over at Anne Fontaine for a chance to win a $1,800 wardrobe in their FNO most fashionable contest. Freshen up your Fall face with a Bobbi Brown makeover at Leggiadro while sipping pink champagne. Party the night away at SCOOP NYC, Anthropologie, Genetic Denim’s in-store soirees with live music and stylists. Haleigh’s Bespoke is having their soft opening celebration in their newly remodeled storefront with some Italian flair. Sip on some limoncello and nosh mozzarella with good friends while perusing new items from Attolini, D’avenza, Tardini and their own Hadleighs brand.

Stanley Korshak:
Drop into the Crescent Court store to support local designer, Abi Ferrin, who will be presenting a trunk show of her latest collection. Meet and greet with fashion photographers Richard Krall and Anthony Chiang over some sips and snacks and try your luck by entering into the raffle. Watch the Red Valentino and 3.1 Phillip Lim fashion shows all while DJ Wade Hampton spins a soundtrack for the evening.

Forty Five Ten:
For all the modelizers, sip on Fashion Punch served by the Kim Dawson Agency models, flash those pearly whites at the photo booth, and pick up a limited-edition Herrf Christiansen scarf.

Northpark Mall:
Want to get rewarded for shopping? Shoppers who spend $1,000 or more at participating stores get a gift bag along with $100 in NorthPark Gold. Check in at Neiman Marcus for a bevy of fashion filled events, starting with a judging of “So You Think You Can Style?” where Dallas celebrity judges, Jacquelin Sewell, Jason Sheeler, and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman will determine the fate of the next superstar stylist. Check out new collections from Gucci, Jack Black, Etro, and Tahari after posing for the SMILEcam booth and dancing to the tunes of DJs Jennifer Miller and Paul Paredes. The infamous beauty event also begins on this evening, so spend $100+ on beauty and fragrances to receive a tote filled with surprises and samples. If shopping isn’t your thing, the Dallas Film Society will be screening The Devil Wears Prada at the AMC 15 theaters. Gorge on adorable Vogue and Ted cupcakes over at Ted Baker’s cocktail party. Stop by Madewell for the debut of their collaboration with UK’s fashion sweetheart, Alexa Chung. If you’re in search of the official FNO tee, grab one at Gucci and 40% of the proceeds will benefit the NYC AIDS Fund or stop by Henri Bendel for the blinged out milited-edition Swarovski version. For those mad about Michael Buble, then rush over to Nordstrom for chances to win a signed worn suit from the sultry singer, an one-year subscription to Vogue, and a $2,500 shopping spree. Heidi Dillion and The Fashionistas invite you to come by Barneys New York for an evening filled with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres; a percentage of the evening’s sales will go to support The Fashionistas foundation.

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September - 1 - 2010
// BY: Kimmy Huynh

JUST IN – Lanvin for H&M Autumn Collaboration Confirmed

Lanvin Hearts H&M Collaboration

As rumors and speculation buzzed about the Internet and Twitter, WWD’s article fueled the fashion fire with insider knowledge that perhaps Alber Elbaz would be designing the next exclusive collection for H&M. Just confirmed by H&M’s press office, the Lanvin for H&M collection will be available to the masses on November 23rd to approximately 200 H&M stores worldwide. The coveted collaboration is designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver.

Fashionistas pining away for a sneak peek at the upcoming collection will have to wait until November 2nd; when both the womenswear and menswear lookbook and film debut will be unveiled. The world will be excited to see what Lanvin embellishing touches and precision tailoring will be brought Alber Elbaz of Lanvin will be following in the footsteps of Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Comme des Garçons and Sonia Rykiel as H&M collaboration alums.

“We are thrilled about Lanvin’s collection for H&M, it is such an exciting moment. Lanvin will bring to H&M a luxurious French tradition that is also modern and playful. It is very much a Lanvin collection, using their cut and tailoring, with lots of focus on form and details for both women and men. The launch in November is going to be full of wonderful surprises.” Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M.