Archives for February 2019

February 25, 2019

Event Planning 101: Custom Apparel

Have you ever seen someone running an event who is truly in their element? It’s quite a sight to behold. They’ve got a headset, clipboard, can answer any question without skipping a beat, and somehow can manage to answer e-mails while holding three conversations at once. Some people just have that event planning gene and any team with someone like that should consider themselves lucky.

But not everyone was born to coordinate. There are many instances where the person in charge of planning an event was simply tasked to do so and is figuring it out as they go along. Both seasoned event planning experts and novices alike can benefit from extra tips and tricks for throwing a fantastic event.

Regardless of the nature of your event, ahead are some pointers on how to throw a successful and popular event. As you start thinking about your task, begin brainstorming custom apparel that stands out. Your local source for custom printed t shirts has you covered for a variety of customized apparel to suit your event’s needs.

Come Up with a Plan

Remember that event planning whiz who runs a smooth operation and never loses their composure? They wouldn’t be able to do that if they didn’t have a plan. You can’t host an event on the fly, not when things like location permits, catering, vendors, and special guests need to be arranged.

Start outlining your event in relation to the expected number of attendees and the number (and technical needs) of your speakers, performers, vendors, or demonstrators. From there you can start to think of the right venue and move ahead with things like liquor licenses (if applicable) and catering.

Think about the timing of your event: is it happening in the winter, spring, summer, or fall? Knowing the expected climate and seasonal colours can guide you through selecting your custom apparel and accessories for the big day. And don’t forget the budget! No successful event ever neglected to work around its budget.

Identify Your Brand

Ask yourself this: what is the message I want to convey? A corporate event, for instance, could have the purpose of promoting a specific company’s contribution to a certain field. You might be focused on networking or addressing an industry issue like Women in Tech. The messaging and promotional materials for your event should equally reflect the event’s mission as well as the values of the organizing party.

With so many opportunities for businesses big and small to promote themselves on social media, cool designs and stylish custom clothing options can be shared widely with a consistent hashtag in order to get the word out about the event. And don’t forget to dress yourself and your team. Create custom t shirts for your event staff and volunteers for a professional and approachable look that your guests will appreciate.

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February 25, 2019

Judith Light Wears Cynthia Rowley

Judith Light was photographed wearing Cynthia Rowley to the Night Before Oscar party on Friday night. The actress posed in Cynthia Rowley’s Illusion Geometric Sequin Blazer ($675) and the matching Illusion Geometric Sequin Flare Pants ($262, www.cynthiarowley.com).
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February 25, 2019

Jeannie Mai Wears LIVEN CO!

Jeannie Mai was photographed wearing LIVEN CO jewelry at the 2019 Academy Awards last night. The E! Red Carpet host sparkled all night wearing LIVEN CO’s One of a Kind Oval White Topaz Ring ($950) and Long Diamond Ear Climbers ($795; www.livenco.com).
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February 25, 2019

KELSEY DEENIHAN TELLS US HOW TO GET ISLA FISHER’S LOOK

INSPIRATION:
Isla is wearing a sequin gown that shines both silver and gold and knowing it was all things shimmer and glitz I knew I wanted Islas makeup to do the same! I wanted her skin as radiant as possible and her makeup to simply shine, with a pop of color on the lips. Isla’s look is a fresh modern take on old Hollywood glamour.
LIP: I used Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick ($8) in Red Supreme to complete this flawless look. I wanted a classic siren red lip to pop against her beautiful skin tone while still complimenting her gown and hair.

 

ISLA FISHER

ISLA FISHER

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February 24, 2019

Author Bernadette O’Connor Encourages All Women to Rise to the New Era of #WEAREONE

Bernadette O’Connor is an international best-selling author. Her debut novel Let’s Go Home: Finding There While Staying Here has inspired readers globally to look within and find the truth of who they really are. Reviewed in the media as “Eat, Pray, Love, meets The Alchemist.”

O’Connor’s second publication Beneath The Veil explores abuse by the patriarch, the misuse of power within families and of the Catholic Church. In the era of #metoo her work powerfully lifts the veil to encourage all women to rise to the new era of #weareone. This book has received 5-star international reviews.

O’Connor writes to create change and grow the spirit. The golden threads of wisdom are woven richly and profoundly throughout her publications connecting her to a prodigious audience.

Renowned worldwide, O’Connor has worked with thousands of women through her Kinesiology sessions to heal the pain of her client’s past stories to release their victim identity, reclaim their power, tune into their inner wisdom and come home to their truth—a return to love.

We are thrilled to include Let’s Go Home: Finding There While Staying Here in our Hollywood Swag Bags being gifted to the nominees, talent and guests staying at the Four Seasons Hotel this weekend honoring Academy Award weekend.

 

Connect with Bernadette on Facebook, Instagram @bernadetteoconnorauthor

 

www.bernadetteoconnor.com

 

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February 21, 2019

African Pride Launches Black Castor Miracle Collection

African Pride Launches Black Castor Miracle Collection to Improve How Protective Style Wearers Care for Their Hair

 

Image from africanpridehair.com

Image from africanpridehair.com

 

African Pride, a hair care manufacturer with more than 30 years of experience creating quality, affordable products, introduces its Black Castor Miracle collection. The eight-product range provides women with a simplified regimen to change the way they care for their hair before, during and after wearing protective styles; which include braids, locs, weaves, wigs or any other hairstyle that tucks the ends of your hair away from constant manipulation.

Each product in the Black Castor Miracle line was specifically formulated with black castor oil; the number one ingredient associated with hair growth and other premium, all-natural ingredients like coconut water, jojoba, tea tree, peppermint, coconut and soybean oils, coconut milk and shea butter.

“Through our research, we know that within the past 12 months, more than 65 percent of African American women have worn their hair in a protective style,” said Kendria Strong, Director of Marketing. “We also know that consumers experience breakage and damage while wearing these styles due to lack of knowledge around proper hair care so we made sure that Black Castor Miracle products were simple, multi-functional and created with the highest quality ingredients to help them protect what’s theirs.”

The simplified Black Castor Miracle regimen covers the key phases or steps in the life cycle of a protective style: (Step 1) moisturize and prep, (Step 2) style and protect, (Step 3) refresh and seal and (Step 4) take down and detangle, all while nourishing the hair and scalp, sealing in moisture and protecting against styling damage that may cause breakage; helping to retain length while promoting healthy hair growth.

The eight-piece Black Castor Miracle collection includes:

  • Prep & Leave-In Moisture Butter (8oz) – Moisturize and prep hair before braided, weaved or protective styles with this specially crafted blend of black castor oil, shea butter and jojoba oil which penetrates hair strands, providing long-lasting hydration and protection against breakage during styling.
  • Anti-Humidity Heat Protectant Spray (4oz) – Provides 400°F heat protection and guards against heat damage when blow drying, flat-ironing or straightening leave out, weaves and edges. Specially crafted with a keratin complex, this light-weight formula blocks humidity, seals in shine and keeps hair straight for up to 2 weeks or until your next wash day.
  • Braid, Loc & Twist Gel (8oz) – Smooths frizz and fly-aways while boosting shine, for longer lasting styles. Leaves braids, locs and twists neat and smooth and can be used to slick edges or finish desired styles.
  • Hold & Cover Black Edge Gel (2.25oz) – Slicks stubborn edges, temporarily covers gray hair and fills in thinning edges or part lines.
  • Braid & Scalp Cleansing Rinse (12oz) – Uses a special blend of micellar water, black castor, coconut and peppermint oils to gently cleanse and condition hair, edges and scalp during braided styles and under weaves without causing frizz. Soothes scalp and calms itching; leaving hair refreshed and styles lasting longer.
  • Hair & Scalp Sealing Oil (6oz) – Locks moisture into hair strands and improves moisture retention, while helping to condition hair, soothe scalp, calm itching and prevent dryness. Great for braids, crochet styles, edges, under weave care and protective styles.
  • Moisture & Detangling Masque (8oz) – Softens, conditions and removes knots or buildup from dry, tangled hair after braided, weaved and protective styles. Helps to prevent excessive breakage and shedding.
  • Moisture Restore Treatment (2oz) – Deep conditioning treatment infused with coconut milk and shea butter that hydrates and restores moisture to extremely dry, damaged hair.

Each item in the Black Castor Miracle collection is priced between $4.49 – $4.99 and is available beginning February 2019 at beauty supply stores nationwide. The Black Castor Miracle collection will be featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine’s popular series ‘THE BRAID UP’ on YouTube in mid-February 2019.

About African Pride
For 30 years, African Pride has addressed the hair care needs of all hair types and textures whether natural or relaxed with brands like Black Castor Miracle, Moisture Miracle, Shea Miracle, Olive Miracle and Dream Kids. We believe in the unspoken power of a great hair day. The boost of energy that’s given when your beauty and confidence is intertwined should be accessible to all women. That’s why we created African Pride products with premium, natural ingredients at an affordable price to ensure that you’re less stressed about your hair and more focused on stepping into your best self.

For more information about the brand, visit AfricanPrideHair.com. You can also join the African Pride conversation on Facebook (@MyAfricanPrideHair), YouTube (@AfricanPride), and on Instagram and Twitter (@MyAfricanPride). To start your own conversation about the brand, use its official hashtag #FeelingMyPride and for Black Castor Miracle specifically,

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February 20, 2019

Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life

Sterling Silver jewelry designer BB Becker is a Tai Chi Master who infuses each of his creations with the universal energy of harmony and grace. Talent and nominees staying at The Four Seasons Hotel Oscar Weekend will feel a rush of positive energy when they wear this necklace. They will read the quote by Omar Khayyam engraved on the necklace “Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life”. It will remind them to be grateful and present at this momentous time!
BB Becker uses a proprietary process to inscribe inspirational handwritten quotes on high quality, hand-polished sterling silver pieces. For more information visit bbbecker.com.

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February 20, 2019

Let Peter Charleston Improve Your Relationships

Do any of these scenarios describe your situation? 
You may feel like the passion has left your relationship. You might feel like you just cant connect with your friends anymore. You feel disconnected from your family. You feel alone in the workplace. Or you just get too distracted by screen demands to nurture real connections with people.

Well if you relate to any of these issues we have a book for you – Closer by Psychologist Peter Charleston.

Closer introduces a groundbreaking new theory that can help you significantly improve your relationships. The theory is called the 7 principles of connectedness. Using these easy to learn principles highlighted in the book, Closer will help you learn how to connect better emotionally with anyone in your life. 

How does the book help? 

Peter Charleston draws on over 25 years of being a Psychologist and Psychotherapist to bring you what works to create happy, healthy and lasting relationships. Closer shows you how to strengthen the relationship you have with yourself by learning to satisfy your own emotional needs. This then gives you the right emotional foundations to create amazing relationships with others. The more emotionally independent you are, the better your relationship become.

Closer shows you how to do this in a practical way that guides you step by step on how to create authentic and close relationships. And as you improve your connection skills, your satisfaction with life significantly improves.

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February 20, 2019

Le Petit Tarot Heading to Hollywood Celebrities

Eva Ford founded Le Petit Tarot after realizing that her connection with Tarot was more than just a hobby. With a lifelong history of psychic awareness that dates back generations, Eva’s intuition not only led her to pursue Tarot, but to then share her gift with those who are seeking guidance. Le Petit Tarot provides love, family and career direction to a robustly expanding international client base. With her sensitive, inspiring and encouraging, “Tell it like it is Tarot” readings, Eva helps clients view life from a different lens and create a path to achieve happiness and fulfillment. While Tarot readings range from “petit reads” to in-depth discoveries, Le Petit Tarot clients leave their sessions supported, empowered and ready to embark on a new journey.

Le Petit Tarot will be gifting the talent and nominees staying at The Four Seasons Hotel during Oscar Weekend. www.lepetittarot.com

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February 20, 2019

Gourmet Macarons by RepChampion Canada on Their Way to Hollywood Celebrities

Sweet and savory gourmet macarons inspired by traditional French recipes to be featured in swag bags of 50 nominees and talent staying at the Four Seasons hotel for Oscar Weekend in Beverly Hills this February. 

15th February 2019: RepChampion Canada’s gourmet macarons are recognized for their unique flavors, high quality and exquisite taste and texture. Handmade in France, they adhere strictly to the basics and the traditions, something that has led them to win the Trophée de la Gastronomie et des Vins award and take centre stage at prestigious sports events such as Formula 1.

RepChampion Canada was founded by Milton, Ontario resident Kaoutsar Entifi and has been in business for 5 years now. The reason behind its creation was a career in the hospitality industry, a love for fine foods and a passion for French pastries in general and Parisan macarons in particular. 

Kaoutsar, who spent around a decade living in Paris has always been enamored with the culture and the cuisine of France. Her favorite Parisian eatery was a restaurant called Ladurée, located on the Champs Elysées. The Ladurée family were the creators of the macaron we love and eat today, and it’s Ladurée standards that Kaoutsar follows and aims to reach. So when she was approached by a French macaron supplier looking to expand into North America, she immediately requested samples because she had to find out whether they were the real deal. Kaoutsar was blown away by the unique sweet and savory flavors, as well as the perfect texture, slightly crunchy outside and softer inside. Those gourmet macarons were perfection. There was no turning back.

The flavors are truly mind-blowing. On top of traditional ones such as vanilla, raspberry, salted butter caramel, pistachio and the like, imagine a burst of unexpected flavors that range from Roquefort, goat cheese, carrot and cumin to porcini, figs and onions and bell pepper and more. These can go on a cheese or charcuterie board, be presented as appetizers or on a grazing table. A creative chef would use them to accompany a salad or even a main dish and tea rooms love to feature them as part of the afternoon tea menus they offer. There is no limit as to how they can be served.

This February, RepChampion’s gourmet macarons will be a part of the swag bags given to 50 Academy Award nominees staying at the Four Seasons hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Not only is it a great moment for RepChampion Canada as it recognizes the hard work that Kaoutsar has put in, but it also has a lot of emotional weight. Being recognized for the food item that inspired the creation of the company is the greatest honor RepChampion Canada could ask for. 

Intrigued? Check out www.repchamp.com for more information or call (647) 861-2579 and follow them in Facebook and Instagram at @gourmetsmacarons.

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