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Help for women in need of a "2nd Chance"

Help for women in need of a "2nd Chance"

Tampa, Florida-- On Thursday, May 31, car loads of gently-used purses will be donated to Dress for Success Tampa Bay to give women in need, a "2nd chance."

Kim Washington, the independent senior executive director for Thirty-One Gifts created the "2nd Chances" Campaign, which involved guests at Thirty-One Gifts parties donating their gently-used handbags in exchange for a discount on their purchase. 

Photos: Cars & Couture event

Photos: Cars & Couture event

Tampa, FL -- Luxe Fashion Group and Vocess Magazine presented the 1st annual Cars & Couture event in Tampa Bay hosted at the International Jet Center on Oct. 14.

The event benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) featured exotic cars, boats, photos ops, charity presentation, silent auction, jet display, vendors, cocktails, couture fashion show, wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres tasting provided by Casanova.

Fi.R Cosmetics

Fi.R Cosmetics

Stephanie "FiFi" Rodriguez is a local upcoming entreprenuer.  FiFi is a nail tech, esthetician and makeup artist this lady does it all!  

Recently, Fifi decided to go for one of her life-long dreams which is to start her own cosmetics line.  Her line is named "FiR" which is not only short for FIERCE but also her initials for Fifi Rodriguez, very clever don't you think?  

The line still in its infancy stages, currently consists of eyeshadow pigments.  I personally own 4 of them: Blood Diamonds (red), Sage (green), Cotton Candy (light blue), and Midnight Sparkle (dark blue with sparkles).  These pigments are very pigmented and Fifi told me she created the line with makeup artists in mind.  If these colors are too bold for you she also recently added more neutral earthy colors with hues of golds and browns. 

Photo Gallery: My look using Fi.R Cosmetics

The Show: Fashion Week Tampa Bay

The Show: Fashion Week Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay was on fire Friday night as the highly anticipated fashion show finally happened.  I have been going to this event all 4 years and I must say this was by far the best show. 

From the location, vendors, and even the runway setup.  It was a very sophisticated and chic event and well worth the wait to see.  Some of the vendors featured were Stella and Dot, Vertical magazine, Tampa Bay Times and much more. 

I personally was intrigued by 2 tables. Of course the table with the AMAZING shoes which was Ivanka Ska. The craftsmanship on her shoe designs are amazing.

Also, the other table that caught my interest was the Yelp table. The young ladies explained to me that the website is to promote small businesses. Basically you search what you are looking for and it will search the database and you can then see reviews from customers.  I thought that was great for our community.

Model Behavior Cocktail Reception hosted by Cambria

Model Behavior Cocktail Reception hosted by Cambria

Wednesday marked Day 2 of Fashion Week Tampa Bay.

This event Model Behavior Cocktail Reception hosted by Cambira was a chic social environment. 

Iconic supermodel and Cambria spokesperson Cheryl Tiegs, who was stunning, made a brief appearance.  The crowd included some of the fashion week models, designers and sponsors. 

Day 1 of Fashion Week Tampa Bay festivities

Day 1 of Fashion Week Tampa Bay festivities

Tuesday kicked off the first event for Fashion Week Tampa Bay. 

The event, Past Perfect: A Celebration of Vintage Designs, was held at the Art Institute.  There were vintage pieces ranging from 1890-present including a gorgeous Chanel bib necklace from the 2010 Couture Collection.

When you walk into the gallery you were given a nicely prepared booklet that contained pictures and information of everything in the gallery.  It was amazing to see the evolution in fashion and quite frankly most of the garments could still be worn today. 

Photo Gallery: Past Perfect: A Celebration of Vintage Designs 1890-Present