Getting Clean and Being Seen

When most people think of high-fashion, fabric softner doesn’t usually come to mind; in fact, whenever I need to wash my nice pieces, I either A.) head straight for the dry cleaners or B.) haphazardly hand wash my goodies in Soak. But, after attending Downy and GenArt’s event that showcased Downy’s new Radiance Collection, I am now a bonifide believer of softener!

But more importantly, last night’s event at Earth (116A 10^th Ave.) was super sexy as it highlighted thee designers (Laura Miller, Jerry Tam and Khary Septh) that will create looks inspired by the Radiance Collection’s scents of amethyst mist, turquoise frost, or pink opal. And as a special introduction, attendees got to view a runway show filled with the designers pre-existing designs.

And of course I was there with my camera in tow trying to get the hottest pictures for you guys, but naturally my camera died as soon as the show started. But, here’s an idea of all the hype…

Shopping the Night Away

Happy Hump Day!

My, my, my! I just got back from the ultra-amazing Shop NYC event that showcased accessories and clothing of emerging fashion designers, and boy was it SO much fun. Sponsored by GEN ART—an arts & entertainment organization dedicated to supporting emerging talent in film, fashion and music—Shop NYC was packed to the hilt as it promoted the best of the best.

Within 10 minutes of entering the building I knew I was in trouble. The designers were so nice and best of all everything was discounted! As I stopped at one of the first tables, I met shoe designer Tiffany Chantra whose shoes made bold statements of wit and attitude. When I saw her smiling face and gorgeous $40 brown/teal pump, I nearly threw my wallet at her! They were to dye for. Needless to say after swooning over them for 20 minutes, they rode the subway home with me.

And just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, Shop NYC made sure there wasn’t a dry mouth in the house as they provided beverages courtesy of Baileys, Budweiser Select, Johnnie Walker and Imperia Vodka. (yum!)Too bad as the evening wore on I became a bit tired, because if momma had a bit more energy, I would’ve relished in the complimentary hair styling by Ecru New York and brow grooming by Tweezerman.

Who could forget the beautiful DJ Kiss spinning on the 1’s and 2’s the entire evening? I was so memorized by her quick-spinning hand I just had to take a picture for my lovely fashion rationers. If anyone needs a banging DJ for a party or celebration DJ Kiss is definitely your woman.

I know everyone couldn’t attend, but the good news is everyone can sign up to be a GEN ART member (or just join the mailing list at www.genart.org ) and receive updates on ALL their shindigs. It’s all about supporting up-and-coming designers, right? And as Elle magazine said “When a brand new star is born, chances are GEN ART has something to do with it.”

Love you madly,
Deena