Glamour-Tastic

I just got home from an event put on by Darnell Sue, local blogger, DJ, Girl Power Hour and now Glambassador for Glamour!

Apparently, as a Glambassador she hosts events for Glamour in Seattle to introduce new products. Man, I need to get a gig like that, it sounds like a lot of fun!

For this event, several fantastic women met to check out a new mineral-makeup product for Almay via Glamour. I thought we were just going to play around with makeup but what happened was we got free samples from Almay and basically got to network with many women of like minded interestes. The event was even catered and there was red and white wine by Kestrel Vintners. It was a lot of fun!

Several of the attendees I have met at other events but, was of course, happy to see them again! (Darcey, Sara, Jordana, Devon, Sam) Then to top it off I got to meet some new amazing women who also like to blog about fashion or were involed in it somehow (Jess, Summer, Marla, Alix and more). I was so unprepared to network (BAD TARAH!) as I had forgotten my cards. I do that all the time, so bad!! When will I learn? (I'm linking you to their blogs and websites so you too can check out these fantastic ladies. I know I didn't list everyone I met and I'm sorry for that. Please send me your websites and I'll put them up!)

My lovely friends, Melissa and Christine went with me! Thanks for accompanying me chicas!!

What's-a-Happenin'-Hot-Stuff?

Tonight is a great night to get out and soak up the Seattle fashion scene. There are so many fun events going on!!

It was a tough one for us at UFN as Bellevue Fashion Week is going on, Girl Power Hour is turning 1, Macy's is having a Fall fashion show, H&M is officially opened and Local Bounce in Queen Anne is going on tonight... So many options and not enough time.

Dawn and I decided on Macy's Fall fashion show as we haven't really done a lot with them in the past. We felt it was a good opportunity to mingle with the Macy's crowd and meet some new peeps. I'm really looking forward to it as I love a good runway show! (I'll be taking photos!)

If there is time I may try and swing by the GPH Birthday Party to show my support for them and Darnell. It may be cutting it close so we'll see how the night goes. Either way, Happy Birthday Girl Power Hour!!!

Party Planning 101

Planning a party is hard work! I work an 8 hour day at my day job then come home and work 5-6 more hours tying up the little details, emailing people, working on getting the gift bags to be AWESOME, returning calls, picking up supplies, and so much more.

Don't get me wrong, there is no complaint here... It's fun but hard work. I just can't wait to see the finished product.

I was emailing with DJ Darnell Sue just a bit ago and expressed how I was excited yet nervous - she made me feel better when she reassured me that "Nervous is good, if u weren't nervous, something would be wrong!!!!! ;)". She is sooo right!

I've taken Friday off so I can have a little day to myself and work on getting everything ready. I hope to sleep in a bit... Fingers crossed that will happen, I may be anxious and unable to snooze.

Alright people, I hope you are excited as me! I'll be seeing you Friday at the Birthday Bash!

P.S. I got a massage tonight and I'll be getting my hair done tomorrow (yipee!!) - I think I am almost party ready... Oh wait, I still need to buy shoes for my dress! Crap, that's an important detail!!!! I need some teal shoes... hmmm... Any suggestions?

Oh and we had a write up on NWSource today, that is so major to me!! (Thanks Alison!)

Urban Fashion Network is turning 1!

It's so exciting yet also so stressful to plan a party... Will people come? Will it be fun? The answers to that have to be yes!! They just have to be. Thankfully everything seems to be falling into place very nicely - I'm still way stressed though!!! If you see me, hug me, I need it!! ;)

Ok, so here are the details:
Location: Karma Lounge & Bistro ~ 2318 2nd Ave, Seattle
When: Friday, August 22, 6:00 - 10pm

We all need an excuse to party so why not help us celebrate our birthday with a bash. We survived the first year and it's because of all of you!

Come to Karma in Belltown for drinking, dancing, and dessert - our favorite 3 Ds! We'll have DJ Darnell Sue spinning tunes, a pink signature drink, happy hour pricing all night, gift bags for the first 50 people, an amazing raffle and some of the coolest people in town!

Tickets are $20 at the door (cash only) which includes two drink tickets and dessert! You can also buy tickets online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Several local designers and businesses have donated items for a raffle. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Seattle Goodwill. Raffle tickets will be $1 (cash only) and it will begin at 8pm.

Our featured sponsors are:
Half Past Lavish
Bouncing Wall
DJ Darnell Sue
Girl Power Hour
Clutch
Goodwill & the Goodwill Glitter Gala

Our sponsors are:
D List Magazine
Greenfire Candles
Senoj Estates
Seattle Picks
Dry Soda
Crave Party

Friends of UFN:
Seattle Picks
Dean Zulich
Urban Botanic
Coops Candles
La Rousse
Anna Perrone
Red Delicious Handbags
Bunny's Bath
Sawatou
Stir Boutique

There are more to come!! If you are interested in being a sponsor, donating to the gift bags or just being involved; shoot me an email!