Recapping the Royalty, Rock Stars and Artists Party at Saks Fifth Avenue Raleigh

Recapping the Royalty, Rock Stars and Artists Party at Saks Fifth Avenue Raleigh

Happy Monday Guys! There’s only one word to describe my last Saturday afternoon, and that’s EPIC!  Bear with me because there are lots of pictures in this post… I was invited to attend the Royalty, Rock Stars and Artists Party at Saks Fifth Avenue in Raleigh, NC.  This fashion show featured all the new contemporary fashion trends for the spring from top designers such as Alice+Olivia, Rebecca Taylor, and BCBG.  I can’t even begin to tell you how much fun I had.  There was a DJ playing the latest upbeat music, which made you want to hit the dance floor.  Then there were cocktails – Oooh the cocktails! There were three different flavors of champagne to choose from depending on your mood, and delicious mouth-watering french macarons also in three flavors.  I wanted to park a permanent seat at the cocktail area, but didn’t want to miss the show.   As promised here are a few behind the scene photos of the clothing for the show. I highly recommend paying Saks a visit to see the new spring fashion trends up close.  You’ll be sure to find something you absolutely love there! Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...
Ladies Night Out – Raleigh Blog Society

Ladies Night Out – Raleigh Blog Society

Singing “Oh yes it’s Ladies Night, and the feelings right!  Oh yes it’s Ladies Night! Oh, what a night!” That’s how I felt last Thursday night when met the gorgeous ladies of Raleigh Blog Society in downtown Apex for a fun night of sweet treats and shopping.  It was my first event with the group and I was so excited to meet everyone.   We met at Moon and Lola in Apex, NC and the fun quickly began. Upon first arriving there I met a few of the ladies and we had introductions.  They were all extremely nice and it was great talking about our blogs.  We enjoyed small treats and sips courtesy of Moon and Lola.  Every event I’ve attended there has been fabulous and I always love the decor.   After enjoying the treats, we headed to the streets to check out some of the other stores who were participating in the 20% discount The Raleigh Blog Society founder had negotiated for us.  Everyone was moving at their own pace, but it was so much fun to meet up with other bloggers in other stores from time to time.   All the store owners were extremely pleasant and helpful. We shopped until our hearts content, which is why I don’t have many photos of the bloggers to post.   Everyone had a great evening, we’re already talking about our next event! Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...
triFABB March Madness Meetup – and boy was it MAD!

triFABB March Madness Meetup – and boy was it MAD!

If you wanna hear about a jaw dropping, overthetop, fabulous bloggers meetup keep reading.  As a member of triFABB, I was invited to my first ever triFABB event entitled triFABB March Madness Meetup – Girls Night Out held last Wednesday evening.  Can you say it truly was the “MAD” in Madness? Of course in a good way! In case you don’t know, triFABB stands for Triangle Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Bloggers. The event had been planned for months, and it was obvious from the moment I arrived.  One of the things that made it so unique was it’s location.  It was in a fabulous model home in a new development in Chapel Hill, NC called Briar Chapel Community.  Not only did the home look spectacular, it was also green.  Too cool and that alone had my vote. Once I entered into the home, there were vendors galore, and not the dry type you just want to hide under a rock when you see.  I’m talking massage chairs, BeachBody, Rodan + Fields, Arbonne, Linda Mendible Designs, Peachy Keen Boutique, Noonday Collection, The Mighty River Project (gorgeous handmade textiles, jewelry, and handwoven baskets from Uganda) and to top it off a Photobooth! For as long Photobooths have been around, I was probably the only one in the world who had never tried it, so tonight was gonna be my chance 😀 When I walked into the kitchen area and saw a spread like no other I was beside myself.  I hadn’t eaten since breakfast and my eyeballs nearly popped out of my head.  I seriously had to contain myself.  All of...
Fringe Benefits!

Fringe Benefits!

If you haven’t noticed by now, one of the hottest come back trends is fringe.  We started seeing it this past fall, and will continue to see it throughout the spring.  I love it!  Not only is it fun and flirty, it’s also sexy 🙂 There are so many different ways to incorporate fringe into your wardrobe.  There’s shoes, handbags, jewelry and clothes, but if you’re like me, you don’t follow all the trends and only partake every now and then.  This was just too cute not to join the fun, so here’s one idea on how you can wear a fringe top. There are several YouTube How-To videos on making these tops from old t-shirts, and it’s fairly easy.   As you can see,  I simply played around with the fringes and tied a knot to create a sassy and fun look, and Voilà!   I hope you have a blast wearing your fringe!  The outfit details are below. T-Shirt: Ross Pencil Skirt: ASOS Studded Heels: Dolce Vita   Love, The Ultimate Fashionista  ...
Christ Lyke Clothing Grand Opening!! $10,000 Giveaway!

Christ Lyke Clothing Grand Opening!! $10,000 Giveaway!

Today I had a chance to go to the Christ Lyke Clothing Grand Opening.   The store is located on the first floor of the Triangle Town Center Mall in Raleigh, NC just a few doors down from Barnes and Noble.  They also have a kiosk in The Streets at Southpoint in Durham, NC.  I wanted to see what all the hype was about the t-shirts I had been seeing everyone wear lately. Boy was I in for a treat!  When I first walked in I was totally impressed by the very nice staff and all of the lovely merchandise showcasing a love for Christ.  That in and of itself was well worth the trip to the mall! Secondly, not only did they sell t-shirts with bible scriptures and powerful messages of the gospel on them, but they also had a lot of other unique items such as hats, backpacks, children’s clothing, games, and jewelry.  My personal favorite was a Christian Locket that can actually be custom-made in three easy steps.  There is something for everyone at the store, and if you love Christ you will definitely find something you love there.     What a great way to spread the good news and Gospel of Jesus Christ!   I definitely fell in love with the store and plan to visit again soon.   1 Peter 4:10  Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Love, The Ultimate Fashionista        ...
ROYALTY, ROCK STARS AND ARTISTS PARTY Contemporary Week Spring 2015 at Saks Fifth Avenue

ROYALTY, ROCK STARS AND ARTISTS PARTY Contemporary Week Spring 2015 at Saks Fifth Avenue

Happy Friday, I’m so excited!  Yesterday I received an invitation to the ROYALTY, ROCK STARS AND ARTISTS PARTY Contemporary Week Spring 2015 at Saks Fifth Avenue in Raleigh, NC. I’m ready to see what’s to come in contemporary fashion trends.  This event sounds so cool, and will even feature a Fashion Show. I’m ready to Party Like a Rock Star!   Is it spring yet? LOL   Love, The Ultimate Fashionista  ...