Fashionista Diva Series April 7th!

Maven, The Aparecio Foundation, Today’s Chicago Woman and Jbar have teamed once again for the DIVA SERIES to honor influential and success women in Business, PR, Media, Fashion, Fitness, Beauty, Lifestyle and much more!

Thursday, April 7, 2011 | 6-9PM

Jbar | 610 North Rush

Join us as we honor the FASHIONISTA Divas! They are often found shopping, wearing the latest trends and fashions and helping us look good!

di·va – [dee-vuh, -vah] noun, distinguished female singer; prima donna. Goddess, fine lady.

DIVAS:

*Candace Jordan – Model/Actress, CandidCandace.com Author

*Tamika Maria Martell – Founder of A-line Style Services http://www.a-linestyleservices.com/ Wardrobe Coach
/ Personal Shopper -As seen on “The Rachael Ray Show”, NBC 5 News, WCIU “The U” & More

*Ashley Zygmunt – Owner and Designer of Zamrie – http://www.zambie.com

*Melissa Maynard De Kerch – http://www.Factio-Magazine.com and http://www.RunwaytoRetail.com

*Carol Calacci – Second City Style Managing Editor – www.secondcitystyle.com

*Nicki Brashear – Proprietor of Fashionista Chicago

*Michelle Elfvin – President of Shop Mag Style

*Kristen Pizzolato – Shop Mag Style

*Corri Mcfadden – Owner of Edrop-Off Express

*Anna Fong – Owner and Fashion Designer – www.anna-fong.com

*Jessica Lindsay – Freelance Fashion Test Stylist for Ford & Factor Models, Owner of Double-Edged Couture accessories www.JessicaLindsay.com

*Julie Blake – Fashion Consultant at Mark Shale and Founder of Julie Blake Enterprises

*Katie Cahnmann – www.nowYOUknowevents.wordpress.com

*Nikia Jefferson – Creator of ChiTownFashionista.com

*Jessi Sheehan – Bridal and Marketing Director at Belle Vie Bridal Couture and Vera Wang Chicago – www.BelleVieBridalCouture.com, www.VeraWangChicago.com

*Maria Noll – Senior mgr/ Sequin brand Ambassador

*Erica Strama | Senior Manager, Marketing for The Shops at North Bridge

*Lissa Shipley – Owner and Buyer for Lissa – http://www.lissachicago.com

*Catherine Dean – CEO/Designer of Catherine Dean Collection and Founder of Alpha Women Empowerment Group

Spring into Style with Stella & Dot. Come shop the newly released Spring Collection that has been featured on the pages of People, InStyle, Oprah and more. This celebrity coveted jewelry line has every day casual pieces as well as standout head turners to help you ring in spring with style! With half the line affordably priced under $50, there is something for everyone on your gift list….especially YOU! (you know you deserve it)! Can’t make the party? You will be missed but you don’t have to miss out on Stella & Dot.! Shop online at http://www.stelladot.com/lauraalexander

Specialty cocktail and Half off food menu!

SPONSOR -Today’s Chicago Woman – http://www.tcwmag.com/

CHARITY PARTNER – The Aparecio Foundation is a registered, non-profit, 501(c)(3)
charity. Every dollar donated goes toward our mission to fund
mentoring, academic assistance, and scholarship programs for
high-potential, low-income women in Chicago Public High Schools.

To learn more or to make a donation, please visit
www.apareciofoundation.org.

Inspire change. Empower women. Believe in a better future.

Please RSVP to sarah@maven-chicago.com