4.19.2012 FLD joins Styleline Magazine and Art Van for their Spring Launch Event

Latest & Greatest at FGI Detroit BEAUTY PANEL EVENT

Theresa Selvaggio, Moderator/Regional Vice President of
Estee Lauder
& Karen Buscemi, Panel participant/Editor of Styleline
Magazine

Last week, LIDO Gallery, in Birmingham, was host to the latest & greatest, in Beauty, Fashion, & Lifestyle. Theresa Falzone, my fellow Fashion Group International-Detroit Board Member & Panel Programming Chair, compiled a wonderful panel discussion which consisted of a variety of Industry Professionals that span every angle of the Beauty Biz from around Metro Detroit and beyond. From Fashion and Beauty Editors, Public Television Personality, Regional Vice Presidents, to Cosmeceutical Inventor and Entrepeneurs. This panel consisted of Laura Menaci, Karen Buscemi, Rino Marra, Rhonda Walker,  Marcia Fosnaugh Avis, and Josh Simpson. All mediated by the very sophistacated Therea Salvaggio, an excellent example of a strong, stylish, business woman.  


The night kicked off with a light Cocktail hour that allowed some of the guests and panel attendees to catch up, and "talk shop" so to speak.  For me, it was a wonderful time to see some familiar Fashion faces I hadn't seen in awhile.  Ms. Amy Gutz, stepped in as my date for the evening, and we were able to get some wonderful conversations from some of Detroit's finest.  Karen Buscemi and Laura Meniaci of Styleline Magazine, Molly McDonald of the PINK FUND, Shannon Lasovski of GlamorousMoms, Cynthia LaMaide of Lamaide Designs, Raffaela Moda, and Avant Chic, and one of my absolute fave peeps about town, Rino Marra, owner of FIGO SALON in Birmingham and common amongst the backstage preps at NYFW.  When the Panel kicked off, Gutz and I were able to sit next to the Damsel herself, Hoda Salameh . 

Raffaella Moda, Rina Mara Panel participant/ FIGO Salon,
Emilia of Avant Chic,
& Rhonda Walker Panel Participant
WDIV Detroit News Anchor

Kim Prodan FGI Detroit New Membership Chair &
FGI Detroit Membership Chair Elizabeth Kincaid-White

A fabulous gal, myself, Panel Participant & Clinage Founder,
Marcia Fosnaugh Avis, and Glamorous Moms Editor
Shannon Lasovski

The topics discussed stretched from daily routines in personal style, all the way to how trends around the world in every industry, reflect what it next to come in product development, or even better, Fashion Editorials.  I was most interested to hear of Rhonda Walker's answers, which mostly involved how her personal style reflects exactly how she looks on the news every morning, bright and early.  It is an interesting concept, being the image that thousands start their mornings with, every single day, and not to overshadow the most important part of her position at the Newsdesk.  Still making the news the focal point.  


Across the board, there were many wonderful opinions and comments shared that eveining and it is great to see the different types of people that have roles in different types of industries.  


One things links it all together, each and every individual on the panel, made it very clear that their own personal style in life, has a large influence on their styles of work.  Interesting. 


I am always inspired to meet these wonderful people in the biz, from any industry.  Their dedication, and success is a prime reflection of what I would like to see in my own future.  All these individuals are masters at their craft, and we are so fortunate to have their talents here in DETROIT!  Cheers to the next Event! 

Rafaella Moda Rino Marra of FIGO, Emilia of Avant Chic

Catching a moment with FGI Photog
Micheal LaCombe himself

Myself with Regional Director of FGI Detroit-
Beckie Thompson
& Fellow FGI DETROIT Board Members,
Regional Secretary Tom Carbone &
Social Media ChairNicole Barrett

Nicole Barrett & Tom Carbone, Fellow FGI Board Members

Big Thanks to FGI Photog, Micheal LaCombe, or follow him on Twitter for all the fab pics and more.

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For Full Styleline Magazine coverage of the event, click here or visit them on, Facebook, and Twitter.

"ART VAN & STYLELINE MAG SPRING PARTY" EVENT A HIT!!!

From Left: Alexandra P., Alexandra B., Briana, Maggie, Myself, Sally, Alicia,
Jennifer, and Jamie

Photo: Courtesy of Styleline Magazine.

The first of many events to come in 2011, kicked off laat week, inside the largest, most abundant furniture retailer, Art Van Furniture, along with the leading Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle magazine, STYLELINE.  Hundreds of metro Detroit Fashion enthusiasts, and Friends, came to support the 8 featured designers who I was so proud to be featured with. 


The evening was dripping in Chardonnay and Champagne, along with some of the finest catering, which to me as a Greek Orthodox girl fasting for Holy Week, I was unable to indulge in.  However, the evening was rich.  In flavor, in style, in variety. All the designers, brought some amazing pieces to showcase, and we were even delighted to get a moment to hug and chat with our most fave lady representing the best of Michigan, Miss Michigan 2011 Channing Pierce. 




Some of my favs friends, teachers, fashion ulumni, and peers in Detroit Fashion.  Mr. & Mrs. Art Van themselves came and shook my hand, as well as offer a compliment on my designs. (BTW: Mrs. Art Van was delightfully dresses in a crochet sheath dress, which looked amazing on her). 












Being apart of such an extravagant event dedicated to highlighting, supporting, and showcasing Fashion & Design, wherever it may be in your life, home or office. 

We were all winners that evening.  We were all apart of a wonderful event, that brought so many wonderful people together.  Especially the fabulous,  Karen Buscemi, of Editor of Styleline Magazine, Author of "I do, Part Two", and who also has her own super fab blog dedicated to the look of Flatwear Shoes, Casual Shoesday. She is such a supporter of the local talent around Detroit, and we are so grateful to have here an her vision leading the way for one of Metro Detroit highest circulated Magazines. 

There was a little extra tied in to this fabulous night.  Amongst seeing some Detroit based Fashion at its finest, those in attendance had the opportunity to vote on which designer collection was their favorite of the night. My friend, and fellow Detroit Designer, Kelly Sager, of Kelly Lynne  was the lucky winner of a $2,000 Art Van Gift Card that will allow her to upgrade her studio for season's to come.  I am thrilled that Kelly won, she is a delight of a gal, and her work is as brilliant, as she is talented.  Congrats girl! So happy for you!

                                                  Staff & Models of the Evening:
Hair- Laura Rose
MUA- Jordan Grafe
Stylist- Anna Goldstone


Alexandra Pasquanelli
Alexandra Bohacz
Alicia Kozfkay
Jamie D'Luge
Briana Benevides
Jennifer Dobransky










xo

Styleline Magazine and Art Van Collab next week!!

Well, well, well! I am very happy and very excited to announce that I have been one of the chosen designers to participate in the Styleline Magazine Spring Party scheduled to happen next week, Thursday April 21, 2011, from 6-9 p,m.


There were 8 of us chosen, some which I know, some of which I have yet to meet, but I must acknowledge I am amongst a very high calibur of Detroit based Designers, who are all such an example of the professionalism and creativity needed to pursue a career in Design.  


Art Van and Styleline Mag were very nice, to provide us designers the opportunity to compete in a attendee voted contest for which designer is favored amongst the crowd.  With that favorite designer, chosen that eve, will become the proud recipient of a $2000 gift card, provided by Art Van, for a Studio Improvement Project. What a dream that would be!?!! To finally get the right kind of table height to eliminate some of the damage to my lower back that has developed over these years in the studio.  




Please take a moment to check out the fellow designers I will be sharing the stage with:


Joe Faris-www.MotorCityDenimco.com
Cynthia Lamaide-www.lamaide.com
Kelly Sagar-www.kellylynne.com
Bonnie LaRue-www.christianelarue.com
Adriana Pavon-www.pavonatelier.com
Natalia Villafana-www.NataliaVillafana.com
Kathryn Johann-www.moradablue.com
Luminita Murphy- Student Fashion Designer- www.iadt.edu/Detroit 


May the best in show win and regardless of who wins, it will be an amazing show for everyone!!


xx