FrontPage Creative Circle

It's party season! Between Christmas and New Year’s, the number of holiday party invites can get pretty daunting. In an effort to help you stress less and prepare for this holiday season I partnered with Julian's Cosmetic + Skincare to host a Holiday Glam Soirée this past Sunday, December 9, 2018, that featured celebrity MUA @kells_mua who's worked on several productions and publications from the BET Awards to British Vogue and Lifestyle YouTuber @Parkave.co who joined us to share and inspire outfit ideas that'll have you slaying your next holiday party.

The event kicked off with a full makeup tutorial, spotlighting various tips and tricks on how to shape the perfect brow, apply lashes, perfecting contouring and accomplishing a natural BEAT for any corporate holiday party.  Guests were delighted to see the finish look and gathered around to get a closer look and take pictures. It was such a wonderful class with notable and impressive techniques. @kells_mua was a great instructor. The event then shifted to a brief video presentation of Lifestyle YouTuber @Parkeave.co showing off her 2018 holiday party outfit ideas. She provided realistic easy options anyone could incorporate into their current wardrobe.  One of her major takeaways for the holiday season is to invest in a good suit! You can break it up, dress it up or dress it down to create multiple looks to wear for any occasion.  

Huge thank you @Kell_Mua, @Parkeave.co, Omar, guests, and Julian’s cosmetics + Skincare for supporting this event idea and making this happen! Guests were able to make new connections and left inspired.

A Creative Entrepreneurship Event

Do you consider yourself a creative entrepreneur? Have a business idea? But you’re just not sure you have what you need to get started? If that’s you then you need to attend @itsarchel Boss Brunch events! Last Sunday, September 16, 2018, @itsarchel hosted a wonderful creative entrepreneurship event at Peters Street Station in Atlanta, GA. The event featured bottomless mimosa's, southern style Shrimp & Grits with a variety of fruit garnishments and of course there were biscuit rolls to pair with this tasty dish.

The event begin with BOSS BRUNCH BINGO - an icebreaker for attendees to network and share their business ventures, desires, IG handles etc. With cultural tunes playing in the background positive energy filled the room and event attendees started to aggressively work the room to mingle and network. While attendees topped off with another round of mimosa’s the event transition to a panel discussion moderated by @eastalahna featuring a few of @itsarchel personal favorite full-time entrepreneurs (@esohegalbreath and @jkh2). Gems were dropped, a hand full of keys to creating a fundamental business model were given, and a huge dose of encouragement motivating everyone to stop waiting and START. 

@itsarchel I am so proud of you and everything you’re manifesting. You are #GOALS One #BOSSBABE to watch. I had an amazing time! Ya’ll check her out on the gram - @itsarchel & @shompbombchel 

It’s a vibe. Grab your gym shoes and your favorite fitness pal to experience the optimal cardio workout and celebrate the grand opening of Vibe Ride’s first franchise Atlanta location in Grant Park Larkin area on Memorial.

On last Saturday, February 10, 2018, fitness enthused and cycle zealots were introduced to a fresh new look and a very spaces cycle studio, filled with character, warm affirmations and vibrant energy. Members will find the studio host 34 bike stations, a number of changing rooms, locker space to store your belongings, and has an open floor area to host one-on-one or group fitness training sessions. The event was held from 10am - 2pm. Attendees who preregistered and reserved a bike were able to participant in a 30-minute cycle class, also indulge in light refreshments, partake in photo booth fun, workout with Mr. Shut Up and Train, learn quick and nutritious habits from Kale me Crazy and get those nasty muscle kinks out with the help of StretchATL. There was a raffle giveaway for those who arrived early and to my surprise, I was the lucky winner. Awesome Sauce! Go FrontPage! I received a $25 gift card to FirePit - a new pizzeria opening in the area.

My bestie (@ms_honeylopez), and I, reserved bikes for the 10:30 am class and boy was it litty. Live DJ, deemed lights and a whole lot of sweet sweat. Instructor Tuesday had everyone bouncing, riding to the rhythm of upbeat songs and making ugly faces at the same time. Let me just say she incorporated more than enough isolation moves. K. Overall, I had a blast! I also made a couple new notable connections. While running into a few familiar ATL peeps. Wonderful event and a GREAT turnout! The franchise is owned and operated by a beautiful married couple, Shawn and Al Ware (pictured above). Talk about #BlackExcellence, what a fitting way to kick off Black History Month than to celebrate and highlight these two business owners. I wish them the very best, phenomenal success and abundance.

The studio is currently offering presale packages for purchase. Hurry! As I’m sure this offer won’t last long.

PRE-SALE PRICING:

Single class - $14 1 week pass - $25 5 class pack - $55 10 class pack - $104 20 class pack - $199

It’s a private affair. Invite only.

Thanks to the gracious invite from the CR8 Agency, I was able to attend the premiere screening of Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta S2. Held at the High Museum of Art - Atlanta on Tuesday night. The event was followed by an exclusive after party at Revel (which come to find out is the old Gotta Dance Atlanta, interesting switch up.) with sounds provided by DJ Infamous and the entire cast to host and entertain the crowd. The venue gave me so much LIFE! Okay! From the moment you walk in you are intrigued by the sophisticated design and layout. It’s chic, slinky, and alluring. I was impressed. It was a seamless event sponsored by WEtv.

Thank you CR8 Agency, Tremedia and WEtv for a pleasurable evening full of laughter and entertainment.

Find Your True North ... Wanderlust 108 Atlanta 2016

Grab your yoga mat, some comfortable gear, and a group of gal pals to enjoy a field day for your mind. A Sunday Funday centered around the practice of yoga, meditation, music, crafty finds and tasty treats. As an exclusive guest of Ford, I had the chance to attend the Wanderlust's 108 tour, which stopped here in the Atlanta, on Sunday, April 10, 2016. Being the event fanatic I am I was excited to be invited and eager to discover the world a wanderlust.

Find Your True North was the mantra of the the event, which kicked off with a 5k your way race. No worries if your not a runner there's an option to run/walk or skip, the goal is to just get to the finishline. Sadly due to a knee injury I had to pass on the 5k. I made it just in time for the Yoga Dance Party hosted by DJ  Sol Rising.  Although it was a chilly Sunday morning in the A it didn't stop the groove or the spirit of the people in the crowd. With the comedic commentary from the MC everyone was up smiling, laughing, and jamming while trying to perfect their yoga poses.

Held near the Old Fourth Ward, the field was covered with vendors, food trucks, and interactive activities. My favorite had to be the Bai drink tent. Attendees were encourage to try its flavorful drinks and take fun photos with props which could also be turn into an amusing gif. I vote for the Molokaia Coconut flavor!!! Soooo good. The event schedule classes included yoga 1 & 2, meditation, hooping, yoga slackers & acroyoga ending with aireal yoga. With an mission to create a community and unite guest to a mindful living “Tribal Body Markers” were on site to remind us that we are unique, but also part of one big, beautiful tribe.

Ford is the official vehicle of Wanderlust 2016. Wanderlust participates were able to register for a chance to win a Ford vehicle, in return guest received a personalized tote from Ford {mines pictured above}.

Now if you're a fitness enthused like myself you're not gonna wanna pass up this event. Unplug from ordinary and try something new. Adventure awaits.

It’s #MeekSeason. The Dreams and Nightmares rapper kicked off BET Awards weekend with Tidal – a High Fidelity Music Streaming service- hosting a Pre-Album Release Private Pool Party, held at the luxury boutique Mondrian Hotel in the heart of West Hollywood. Miss Diddy LA covered the step and repeat for Complex, interviewing a range of celebrity attendees like Elle Garner, Yung Berg, DJ Mustard, Fabolous, Karen Civil, Justine Skye to LA’s most influential tastemakers. D'USSÉ models strutted throughout the pool deck wearing sexy but daring swimwear. Inviting socialites to take a dip in the beautifully designed hotel pool and sip on signature cocktails. With the release of his new track, “All Eyes On You” featuring his leading lady Nicki Minaj & Chris Brown, excitement and anticipation filled the pool deck. Surprisingly Meek arrived with no Nicki – I’m going to assume it was because she had a performance the same evening. The DJ had everyone vibing to snippets of  Meek Mill’s new tracks. Expect to hear dope beats, crazy streams of word flow, and of course hot features. DWMTM will drop this month in June  {allegedly}.   

Sunday Funday at Sundaze Atlanta

Where can you sit pool side, sip signature cocktails, dip in an infinity pool and indulge in summer jam-sessions with the hottest DJ’s in town? Would you believe me if I told you the W Hotel-Atlanta in Buckhead? To kick off the summer they’re opening up the rooftop Wet Deck all summer long! For the sweet price of $25 you can score a Sundaze pass that includes:

• F&B tab on the WET Deck • Deep-end bar service • Complimentary Valet parking • Wet access Sunday’s from 12pm-6pm

Last Sunday (June14,2015), a few of my homegirls and I attended the Sundaze social event. The atmosphere was fun and laid back. It was nice to mix and mingle with a diverse class of people, delve in luxury, cool off and be entertained. Oh and the view overlooking Peachstreet St., was the ultimate selfie opt. With June days getting hotter and hotter and the summer slowly approaching, it’s the perfect spot to soak up some sun and celebrate life with friends.

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Life through Flowers ... Nothing says hello beautiful or communicates a romantic expression like a unique scent of freshly design assortment of flowers. As Spring flowers begin to bloom it's the perfect time to shop this season creations! To help you you discover this season trends and customly design your own floral arrangement E. Vincent of E. Vincent Floral Design is now open for business. This past weekend its much anticipated launch was held at the high-end modern style B Loft in Atlanta, GA. The beautiful and intimate event space flourished with flowers, light hors d'oeuvres, cultural tunes and a mix of family, friends and local blog influencers. From the moment you walk into the event you can't help but be amazed and gazed at the dazzling arrangements and embellished center pieces displayed. Each floral design perfectly structured and delicately crafted to express its personal language and emotion: 

 Table #1 Spring's First Blooms

 Table #2 Beyond Romance

 Table #3 Featured Online Arrangements 

Table #4 Bridal

 Table #5 The Main Attraction 

 There were amazing prize giveaways and a brief presentation of floral artistry given by the lady of the hour, E. Vincent of E. Vincent Floral Design.

The Branding Bar’s TV Debut Viewing Party

What an exciting night! An evening of celebration, love and abundance of joy! Smiles, laughter with a tidbit of turning up coast the room as a host of Atlanta socialites gather this past Saturday, March 28, 2015 to watch the beautiful Brittany Benson a.k.a missbrittanyb CEO of The Branding Bar make her tv debut on Oprah Winfrey OWN Network hit reality show “2Fat2Fly.”

During this particular episode the CEO of The Branding Bar comes on the scene to offer her talents for personal branding and consulting services to the hilarious purveyors of stuffed chicken wings. Benson spends her screen time coaxing and charming this lively duo in kick-starting their pursuit in chicken wing dominance.

I am super proud of this young lady! Even more enthused she invited me on this journey with her. She is a solid communication professional and expert at helping entrepreneurs define their vision and love their brand. She courageously takes leaps of faith and hustles until the job is done. With her new brand building workbook, “How To Stay Focused While Building A Brand” and ebook, “Move Forward and Brand,” she is one entrepreneur maven to watch.

Culture is a Cocktail

Style + Influential Brands = Tanqueray Trunk Show. Here’s an event no socialite, fashion lover, aspiring entrepreneur should’ve missed! On Saturday, February 21st Tanqueray Trunk Show: Style Q&A made its 3rd stop here in Atlanta. In celebration of its national campaign that provides mentorship through progressive style panel discussions with brand architects from the worlds of style, entrepreneurship and entertainment. The day time event, put on by Wil May+MAKESHIFT, included special guest Ronnie Fieg + Maxwell + Jason Geter and a performance by Ryan Leslie. The event exceeded my expectations! From the grand shuttle bus, to the beautiful promotional models and the swagged out giveaways, this event was every bit of impressive. The venue was perfect, held at the magnificent Summerour Studio on the westside of Atlanta - 8000 sq. ft. of loft-like space uniquely crafted architecture with a touch of Tuscan charm. There was plenty of creativity and character in the room. Picture NYC social fashion scene meets Atlanta. The vibe was simply amazing and the DJ was popping.

The theme of the night was “Culture is a cocktail.” The panel discussion touched on topics of: What aspires them, turning your personal following into a brand, identifying people to be a part of your team, and building a partnership with your significant other. Attendees were able to create their own spin on the classic Tanqueray and tonic cocktail, engage with local influencers, network with peers, and not only preview Jason Geter’s clothing collection, Strivers Row & Co., but also take home one item of choice!

Ending quote—- “If you want to take yourself to the next level you have to think of yourself as a brand”