Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 30, 2010
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Please join RSVP Social every TUESDAY during the month of August for an exclusive event "Top Shelf 2 For 1 Tuesdays" at Vintage Bar & Lounge. That's right, we negotiated awesome prices including 1/2 off bottle service, plus Fusion Taco will serve up some bites, and DJ Senega will keep the party hopping. Finally, a fun place to chill on a Tuesday night!
RSVP's are recommended. We're bringing our "A Game" and our "A Team".
See you there!
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 28, 2010
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I love following trends and celebs are usually the first to start them. "The Hills" reality star, clothing designer, and author Lauren Conrad was spotted recently in this luxe layering piece by Sjobeck. It gives you a little bit of cotton and a whole lot of cashmere. With hood, sleeves and front fashioned from 100% cashmere and a back panel of 100% cotton shirting, it looks great coming and going. This piece looks like a good fit for any time of year, and definitely a good feel for a shopping spree. Spot the Herve Leger bag she’s carrying? I wonder what’s inside? Well, that’s a whole other story. This hoodie Lauren is sporting retails for $348.
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 27, 2010
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Liliana Cuellar
Age: 30
Hometown: Cali, Colombia
Astrological Sign: Capricorn
Occupation: Internal Auditor/Finance Industry
Q:What is your favorite restaurant and why?
A:I don’t have a favorite place since I enjoy going out to eat and try different cuisines. The great thing about Houston is that there are tons of restaurants to pick from and they are usually very good. I would pick Catalan, I love Spanish food; 400 Sage Sushi, they have very interesting sushi rolls; and Ruggle’s Grill for its organic menu.
Q: What qualities are you looking for in Mr. Right?
A: Smart, driven , adventurous, great sense of humor, strong morals and family values, loves to travel, caring, generous who enjoys helping others, loves dogs, likes the outdoors, open minded, enjoys diversity, likes learning about new cultures, athletic, risk taker, light hearted, comfortable in his own skin and straight teeth.
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 26, 2010
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July 22nd at the DKNY store on Madison Avenue in New York City, 25 of the wives, fiancés & girlfriends of the Yankee professional baseball players rounded up to raise money for the Catch 25 charity.
Kim Giardi (wife of Joe Giardi) hosted a private DKNY Fall fashion show and shopping event with a portion of the proceeds benefiting her and her husband’s charity, the Catch 25 Foundation. Over $40,000 was generated in under an hour with 10% of the evening’s sales going back to the charity. New York women love to shop and it certainly scored a homerun in my book!
Key attendees included Laura Posada (wife of Jorge Posada), Joanna Garcia (engaged to Nick Swisher & coming out with her own show Better With You which premiers this Fall on ABC. Most people know her from Gossip Girl as Nate’s love interest), and Erin Robertson (wife of David Robertson).
(Pictured: Laura Posada & Joanna Garcia)
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 26, 2010
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A safari themed celebrity bachelor and bachelorette auction “Walk On The Wild Side” rocked the house at the new MainStage on Main (the old Sammy’s). Thursday, July 22nd Cancer Counseling Inc. hosted their 1st annual fund-raising event presented by Bristol Stone Events.
Twelve stunning bachelors and bachelorettes (6 each) generously donated their time to be auctioned off to raise money to fund counseling for cancer patients. The always fun and entertaining emcee Special K from 104.1 called the bids. Some of the celebs up for auction included a former bachelor contestant on the ABC show, The Bachelorette, a Houston Texan's cheerleader, a Houston Astro's baseball player and many more. In addition to the sultry singles up for bid, guests enjoyed fun entertainment and mingling, appetizers and great drink specials, then a rockin' afterparty featuring live music by Blue Finger Disco, following the auction.
To view or purchase event photos click on this link:
http://rsvpsocial.photoshelter.com/gallery/Walk-on-the-Wild-Side/G0000aQQA5gc00gw
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 26, 2010
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Bites, cocktails, fashion, and music. This was the scene on Thursday, July 22nd in the Men's store inside Saks. Set to the sounds of summer by DJ Ricardo Gil, hors d' oeuvres by 5115 Grille, and cool cocktails by Grey Goose, this was the super hot "Haute Boys of Summer" soiree.
Besides learning the art of shaving by Dolce & Gabana and taking advantage of a one night only 15% discount on all merchandise, there were ultra sexy male models on hand sporting the latest looks. Ladies, the party went wild when the models changed in and out of their looks never leaving their platforms. You could even pose and take a photo with the hunky men for $5.00. All donations received that evening (thousands of dollars raised) benefited AIDS Foundation Houston, Legacy Community Health Services, and LIVE Consortium.
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 23, 2010
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Calling all bargain shoppers! Your weekend plans may need to include a short trip up I-10 to Katy, Texas.
Katy Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in South Texas, will welcome Coach Factory Store to its already popular retail mix at its grand opening celebration, on Friday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. Katy Mills’ newest fashion-forward retailer will occupy more than 8,000 square-feet and will be located in Neighborhood 3.
As part of Coach Factory Store’s grand opening festivities, shoppers will enjoy 20% OFF the entire store all day, on Friday, August 13.
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 22, 2010
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Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 21, 2010
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On Saturday, July 17, 2010, guests gathered at The Raleigh Hotel – Cabana Grande at 9:00 p.m. for the debut of True Religion Swimwear Collection Spring 2011. True Religion Swimwear brought an American vintage vibe to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2011 with its eye-catching men and women’s swimwear and accessories. This was my first show at Miami Swim so literally I had zero expectations but walked away totally impressed after the whole experience. After catching a glimpse of their collection, I was inspired to get a spray tan, buy a new swimsuit with a hippie-chic flair, then head off to the beach! I sat in the second row, had a clear view of the catwalk, and managed to take this amateur video.
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVYhF5Bt7XQ
Posted by: Nicole Brende
on Jul 21, 2010
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Sunday, July 18th, in the Cabana Grande at South Beach’s historic The Raleigh hotel, Brazil’s favorite beachwear brand, Cia.Maritima, showcased its 2011 collection as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. Models rocked the catwalk sporting over 40 fabulous looks. I picked out a few of my favorites, which was very difficult to narrow down; the photos are at the end of this story.
2010 marks Cia.Maritima’s 20th anniversary. The collection was launched in its native Sao Paulo in June 1990. Since its inception, Cia.Maritima has staged annual runway shows in Sao Paulo, and has also shown on the runways of New York, Miami and Europe. In its shows, the collection has been worn by the world’s top models including Giselle Bundchen, Naomi Campbell, Karolina Kurkova and many others. The swimwear has also been seen on the beach on such celebrities as Blake Lively, Whitney Port and Denise Richards.