LEATHER & LACE…Lovelace the Showroom’s Pre-Valentine’s Day Fashion Event…

The beautiful ladies from Lovelace the Showroom, one of Baltimore’s hottest boutiques is hosting a grown, sexy and fiercely fabulous fashion event at Eden’s Lounge this Wednesday, February 13th. Not only will there be sexy new pieces for the ladies but great music, drink specials, something for your sweet tooth and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day…something for your imagination. A consultant from Kandi Burruss’ adult toy line, Bedroom Kandi will be in attendance with a few stimulating items available for purchase. Stop in, pick up something for your romantic Valentine’s Day dinner, sip on something sweet, and indulge in an evening of fun, romance and excitement.

Ladies & gents this is definitely an event you don’t want to miss!!! Did I mention…FREE GIVEAWAYS!!!

As always, thanks for checking in…Ashley Vonne

Secondhand…Altered

A couple of months ago while Goodwill hunting I came across this amazing camouflage vest and I immediately knew I had to “F-Cube” it. I took it to the dry cleaners to have the sides taken in a bit because clearly it was designed to fit a man. I am a big believer in altering clothing to fit not only your body but your personal style. I was very pleased with the results but it still wasn’t funky enough. I am somewhat of a pack rat and I  remembered holding on to a few patches  for this exact moment. Here is what I have so far however I am interested in giving it a little more flare.

Secondhand shopping is an amazing experience because you never know what you may find but you can not be afraid to give pieces your own personal touch. Your fashion should be a reflection of who you are…til next time happy hunting…AV

Come with Me…N’Mi Klozet

Join me, the very beautiful & talented Ashley Nyack and Baltimore’s most fashionable…tonight at E-Villa for N’Mi Klozet‘s website launch party!!! Come out and enjoy great food, cocktails, fun, fashion, and amazing giveaways. This is a fly, fab, and fashionable event you won’t want to miss…see you there! AV

Lady in Red

I have recently fallen in love with RED. It all started on the 4th of July when I wore red lipstick in the spirit of the holiday…who knew how much I’d actually like it? Over the weekend there was an “all black party” and that just screamed LBD (little black dress) and an eye-catching lip…so I did red along with a red vintage clutch and suede red pumps from Aldo….XOXO…AV

Red Suede Pump

Red Givenchy Satchel

MAC Russian Red matte lipstick

China Glaze Adventure Red-y nail polish

Kinky Sista!

I’m doing this post because I am often asked what hair products I use on my hair as well as my daughter’s. Well because our hair is so thick and kinky the number one rule is MOISTURE. It is soooo important to moisturize on a daily basis when dealing with natural hair especially when it’s as coarse as mine.

Okay, so I shampoo my hair more than I do my daughters particularly because I workout and there is nothing worse than the smell of sweaty hair. I have used One ‘n Only Argan Oil Shampoo for some time now and I absolutely love the way it cleanses and doesn’t dry out my hair. After shampooing I followup with the One ‘n Only Argan Oil Conditioner and the Lustrasilk Aloe Vera Cholesterol Deep Conditioner, I allow this to sit on my hair for several hours (2-3hrs with or without a conditioning cap), usually of a Sunday or down day. After rinsing out the conditioners I use Curls Unleashed Curl Defining Leave-In Conditioner Creme and  Mega Care Sunflower natural Argan Oil,  (Curls Unleashed is really good for natural styling like twists; twistouts; coiling; etc.) and used together or separately make a great daily moisturizer. This process makes myself and my daughter’s hair extremely soft and more manageable. I have purchased these products from several different local beauty supply stores throughout Baltimore. If there is a specific product you are interested in just leave me a comment and I will let you know where you can find it.

Note: Do not dry your hair out by over cleansing. It is important to co-wash (use conditioner only) when you want to bring back the moisture, flexibility, and definition in your curls instead of shampooing.

Note:  When you desire a good cleansing I recommend Herbal Essence Drama Clean or Garnier Fructis Pure Clean fortifying shampoo followed by your moisturizing shampoo then continue with the rest of the regimen.

Thanks for stopping by…AV

Shampoo & Conditioner

Deep Conditioner

Leave-In Conditioner

Oil Moisturizer

Let’s…Make Up For Ever

Most of my followers know I like to push the envelope when it comes to fashion, hair, makeup, etc. Well, I went to New York back in March and happened to stop in Sephora (by the way, I totally love Sephora) ,and I feel in absolute love with Make Up For Ever. I didn’t clean house but I purchased the most beautiful purple lipstick from the Rouge Artist Intense collection called Pearly Violet (#15) along with a lavender powder blush (#9). I’ve gotten so many compliments when I wear it that I had to do a post. Recently there was a super sexy Vegas casino themed party that I knew it was going to be amazingly fabulous and I decided to do all black. Well you can’t do all black without a black lip  now can you? Also from the Rouge Artist Intense collection I found a color called Satin Black (#50), I have to admit it set my entire look off. I was told, and I quote “you stood out among the crowd”…*blushing. I actually wore it again for my 29th birthday party and it looked amazing. Have a look-see for yourself! Thank you all for stopping by…AV

Fashion’s Night Out! Baltimore

Tomorrow is the big day, or should I say night? FASHION’S NIGHT OUT, that is. Join some of our areas most influential folks in fashion as they flood the streets of Baltimore on this unforgettable evening of fun, fashion, and lite fare. Local editors, celebs, designers, boutique owners, models, and more will be out and about indulging in the festivities. This is an opportunity for networking, amazing discounts, and an inside look at what’s to come this fall.

The Baltimore Fashion Alliance is hosting an extravagant event at Power Plant Live from 6-11pm which will include local retailers Fresh Boutique; South Moon Under; Babe; Urban Chic just to list a few, music, vendors, a fashion show and for all you fashionistas come dressed to impress because there will be plenty of photo ops. Some of the boutiques participating at Power Plant Live will also have in-store deals so be sure to check the links I have provided.

Don’t forget to check out some of your favorite boutiques not mentioned in this post, they may be participating as well. I will personally be visiting the ladies over at The Chic Hit the Fan (buy one get one 50% off summer sale) & The LoveLace Showroom, I need a birthday dress! Thanks for stopping by…AV

Houndstooth

Houndstooth is a classic doutone texturized pattern charactered by the more traditional black and white broken checks but has been seen in other color combinations as well. Houndstooth originated in the Scottish Lowland but was first used in the U.S. dating back to the late 1800’s by a high end New York based clothier that specialized in both men’s and women’s fashion.

I chose a few special pieces by a few of my favorite designers Joe Fresh, Vince Camuto, and Chinese Laundry. I have also seen some amazing pieces by the oh so fabulous Ferragamo. Black and white is always in season and there is something very classy, sophisticated and chic about this timeless pattern. Every closet should have at least one item in houndstooth, whether belt, handbag or scarf, I guarantee you’ll get good wear of it. Thanks for checking in…AV

CERTIFIED FLY Collection In-store Debut @ The LoveLace Showroom

Join me this Saturday, August 25th (1201 Light Street, Federal Hill, 21230) for the official ‘CERTIFIED FLY’ Fall Collection Launch @ The LoveLace Showroom. Daniel Parsons a.k.a. DP, Mr. Certified Fly Guy himself took Baltimore by storm earlier this year with his unique leopard print animal designed t-shirts, and since then his clothing has been seen throughout the country. This Saturday he will be introducing his fall collection that features sweatshirts, jackets, and much more. Of course I had to get a t-shirt of my own and look I even made it on the flyer for this fabulous event. I am so excited to see what new pieces he has for the ladies. Thanks for stopping by…XOXO…AV

Oak & Abbey Accessories

A couple of weeks ago I visited this amazing pop-up shop that featured uniquely fabulous, well-made, & affordable accessories…Oak & Abbey! I was personally invited by O&A’s owner Melise to check out her collection. You all know how I pride myself on originality and these pieces are surely that. While there I also met a young woman by the name of Khalilah who owns a vintage clothing boutique (KWeb Kollects Vintage) and operates out of New York. She was visiting Baltimore with a variety of pieces from her collection for this pop-up shop event. Although I was there to take photos and get details for blogging purposes I ended up purchasing a purple jumpsuit & a pair of gorgeous earrings. I have yet to wear the jumpsuit because I want to have it altered but I’ve worn the earrings several times and I’ve gotten great feedback. Be sure to check out the links above for more details. Thanks for checking in…AV

 

Don’t you just love these earrings?