Experience: Charlotte Style Mag 5th Anniversary Party

photo source: Charlotte Style Mag

 How lucky is the Charlotte metro area (and beyond) to have a magazine focused solely on fashion & style?Charlotte STYLE Magazine has been giving stylish information, events and tips since 2008 and will be celebrating their five year anniversary this Saturday at Crave Dessert Bar. The event will take place from 6:30pm-9pm.

Guests will mingle with STYLE editors while enjoying a photo exhibition, appetizers and a signature stylish drink created especially for the event. Attendees will also enjoy giveaways, celebrity appearances and be the first to hear an announcement related to Men of STYLE.

In addition, for the first time ever, guests will be able to nominate individuals for the 25 Most Stylish People in Charlotte, a signature event for the magazine which takes place in April.

To get more information or to attend this event, please go here. It's a great gift for all your stylish friends!

Giving the Gift of Art: try an up and coming artist

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend Studio Party 12: Sensory Explosion, an annual fundraising gala for the McColl Center for Visual Arts where many current students and alumni of the center shared their original artwork with over 300 guests. The artwork showcased was available for purchase that night and a wide variety of work was highlighted at the event. Being a lover of the arts, of course I enjoyed myself but it also got me thinking about art as a gift. If you know an art lover, an original piece of work from an up and coming artist would be such a special gift.  During Studio Party 12, many artists were present at the event to discuss their work and many purchases were made. To read more about the Studio Party 12 event, please see my full article via Charlotte Style Magazine, where I go into more details, as well as share a few photos.

It was one of the most laid back fundraising events I have been too in quite some time. In addition, the event gave artists exposure, allowed attendees access to new works and the artists themselves. While we are lucky to have the McColl Center for Visual Arts in Charlotte, as well as the Studio Party 12 special event, there are many other events and options for connecting with local artists. Some routes include connecting through traditional art galleries, visiting  an artist's site via Etsy or maybe even eBay.

As I always say, art is very personal so when you are making such a purchase, please be sure to know your giftee and what he/she may like most.

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Sweet Gift Giving: HoneeBee Gifts by Charlotte Style Magazine

                                               

 I am usually the one behind the pen but a few months ago I spoke with the publisher of Charlotte STYLE Magazine about my blog and after a few chats to learn more about HoneeBee Gifts she expressed interest in conducting an article on me and my blog. Oh happy day!! I was so excited to conduct my first print interview on HoneeBee Gifts! I knew this would be a great opportunity to get the word out and share my thoughts on how my blog came to be, where I'd like to be in five years, as well as a few signature gift tips that I practice daily. Below is a blurb of the article. I would like to give special thanks to photographer GQ Lewis and Makeup Artist Nalini Eldridge. They made me look good! See full article here.

                               Sweet Gift Giving: HoneeBee Gifts by Sasha/Charlotte STYLE Magazine

Gift-giving is always a fun experience. It allows you to show your appreciation for the recipient for any occasion. Sometimes the gift search can be a little frustrating, especially if the receiver has everything you could ever imagine. Trust me, I have been there.Simone McDowell, creator and owner of HoneeBee Gifts gives us some quick tips to “Give in Style”.See full article here.



Since conducting the Charlotte STYLE Magazine interview, I have become a monthly contributor to the publication and I sometimes want to pinch myself I feel so lucky! Right now we are Celebrating September in Style and I urge you to get your ticket to Fashion's Grand Finale on September 30th. It's STYLE's Fall Fashion + Makeover Issue Release Party and you don't want to miss it!

HoneeBee Gifts Announcement: CharlotteStyle Magazine

Fresh off Fashion Week...I have a new announcement! I am now a contributing writer to Charlotte STYLE Magazine! I will share my creative gift ideas (with a stylish flair, of course) to over 80,000 fashionistas of Charlotte and beyond!

Check out my first article on Giving the Gift of Personal Style here. Leave comments and let me know what you think and please share any content you'd like to see!

About Charlotte STYLE Magazine
Charlotte STYLE Magazine highlights Charlotte’s presence in the fashion and lifestyle industry to readers viewing the magazine in the Charlotte Region and around the world. We represent, embody and influence Charlotte’s STYLE community. We are the voice of the stylish, sophisticated and informed.

I think the Charlotte STYLE Magazine creator Bridgette West said it best..."Charlotte STYLE Magazine was created to enrich the lives of our readers through fashion-based lifestyle editorial.  It is our goal to inspire our readers to look, feel and live their best".  I am happy to be apart of the Charlotte STYLE Magazine family!

Save the Date: Charlotte's Day of Style

Just wanted to share this shopping event taking place this Saturday!

Get ready to shop, shop, shop, all in the name of charity!
Charlotte’s Day of STYLE is a city-wide shopping initiative that encourages Charlotteans to shop for a cause. For one day Charlotteans turn into socialites and attend the hottest boutique and in-store events to shop, mix, and mingle all in the name of charity.

The event benefits Levine Children’s Hospital. The Hospital leads the region in offering more than 30 specialized pediatric services including kidney, liver and heart transplants, blood and marrow transplant, cardiac and cancer care, neurosurgery, rehabilitation service, and the highest designated level of neonatal intensive care.

Boutiques such as Jordanos Men’s & Women’s Boutique, Fresh Boutique and A Step Back in Time Vintage are the first to be announced as participating locations.
So save the date, gather your friends and get ready for the biggest shopping party in the city.

For more information visit: http://www.charlottestylemag.com/

source: charlottestylemag.com