Artista Diva Series Tomorrow Night at JBar!
3 MayMaven presents the DIVA SERIES: Honoring influential and successful women in Business, PR, Media, Fashion, Fitness, Beauty, Lifestyle and much more!
THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2012 | 6-9PM
JBAR | 610 NORTH RUSH
Join us as we honor the ARTISTA Divas! Art, Photography, Writers, Creators, Designers, Makeup Artistry, Performing Arts and more!
di•va – [dee-vuh, -vah] noun, distinguished female singer; prima donna. Goddess, fine lady.
DIVAS:
Athir Mahmud – Founder of Athir Art & Associate Professor of IT at Harold Washington College,www.facebook.com/Athir.Art
Jaclyn Jones – Owner and Instructor at Indigo Studio
Jena Asta Ertel – Co-founder/Lead Instructor of Cheerobix
Jenny Taylor – Owner/Photographer for Jenny Taylor Boudoirs
Lissa Kivisto – Owner/Director of Gallery KH
Lonie Walker – Owner/Founder/Musician of Underground Wonder Bar
Lora Michael – Owner and Artist of Lora Michael Cosmetic Artistry
Nilsa Reyna – Artistic Director at Chicago Fusion Theatre
Rayme Silverberg – Co-Founder/Associate Artistic Director of Coriolis Theater Company and Yoga Instructor at CorePower Yoga
Rosemary Fanti – Live Wedding and Event Illustrator at Rosemary Fanti Art
Sadie Woods – DJ and Co-Founder of White Label DJs and Event Promoter at Fulcrum Point New Music Project
Sarah Raskey – Founder and Owner of the Giving Gallery and Artist/Art Therapist/Psychotherapist – www.SarahRaskey.com
Stacy Peterson – Graphic Design and Artist at Chicago Art Department
Stefanie Cary – Founder and Executive Director at YouSpoke.org and Dance Instructor at Indigo Studio
Music by DJ Pascale – www.facebook.com/PascaleMusic and @pascalemusic
RSVP to sarah@maven-chicago.com
Attn Divas: May Offers From Aniko Salon and Spa!
2 MayA Day Of Blissful At Aniko…
$20 Off Couples Massage
20% Off Spa Packages
Aniko Gift Certificate
Buy $200.00 get $70.00 Free
Buy $100 get $30.00 Free
Buy $50.00 and get $10.00 Free
ANIKO ADDRESSES:
ANIKO SPA: 1109 S. Wabash Ave.
ANIKO SALON: 1117 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 431-1573
Aniko, has been recognized as “Top 32 Best Salons in Chicago” Chicago Magazine – August 2010, Best of Citysearch.com Spa & Beauty 2009 Voted #2 Best Chicago Hair Color, #4 Best Chicago Couples Massage, #5 Best Chicago Skin Care, #5 Best Chicago Spa & more, #1 Salon and Spa in the South Loop by Best of Yelp 2009, Best of Yelp 2009 Top 5 Salon and Spa’s in Chicago, Best of Citysearch 2008 for Haute Haircut and runner up for the 2010 Juli B Style Awards.
Aniko Salon and Spa has also been featured in The RedEye, Time Out Chicago, Michigan Avenue Magazine, Yelp.com, The Local Tourist, Style Chicago, NBC Street Team, Metromix, NBC Chicago, Telemundo, Insider Pages, Featured on Page 16 of the First Edition of the CRAVE Chicago Guide – The Urban Girl’s Manifesto, City Woman Chicago, SalonCentric Magazine August 2010, PoorLittleRichGirls.com, Chicago3Media, Upcoming Events & Things To Do, Salon Today – October 2009 Issue, Chicago Magazine, Salon Centric Magazine, Redken November 2010 Newsletter “Time Reset”, The Examiner, Allure, Glamour, Shape, Daily Candy and most recently owner, Marti Goyal was featured in Me: In Focus Magazine “Influencers: Women Who Impact Our Lives” September 2010 Issue.
Great Event for Divas Who Love To Shop!
26 AprDon’t miss HUGE Spring sales at Shop IN Chicago on Tuesday, May 1st 5-9pm at the legendary Drake Hotel! Talented Chicago designers will come together for one evening offering great discounts on clothing, jewelry, handbags, skincare, gift baskets and more!
The Chicago Lighthouse will be collecting gently used designer clothing for donation. All donors will be entered to win a Dior Beauty Basket valued at $800! What a great way to give back, do some spring cleaning and get beautiful!
There is no cost to attend, RSVP Mandatory.
Click HERE to RSVP today!
One Hope United’s Eras Of Hope Event This Saturday!
23 AprTHIS SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 | 7-11PM
MERCEDES | 1520 WEST NORTH AVENUE
Purchase tickets on the One Hope United website: www.onehopeunited.org/eras
Please join us to celebrate One Hope United’s 117-year history of protecting children and strengthening families with this inaugural fashion event.
Host Committee:
Benjamin Cottrell–Benjamin Cottrell Designs
Delrice Adams–Forecast for the Arts
Glenn Murray–220 Communications
Jenaeth Markaj–One Hope United
Larry James–House of Trend
Marco Foster—Marco Foster Events
Sarah Vargo–Maven and Social Gravity
April is Child Abuse Prevention month. We are gathering to raise awareness and funds to support One Hope United’s efforts to prevent these horrific events from happening, or happening again.
This special evening will highlight four different eras:
The Roaring ‘20s, Spirit of the ‘60s, Awesome ‘80s and Into the Future.
Fabulous fashion installations produced by Benjamin Cottrell Designs will feature looks created by four designers, with hair and makeup by Strange Beauty Show and Lora Michael.
Fashion and music will change hourly, starting with the 1920s and moving through the eras.
Come dressed in the style of your favorite era! Flappers, hippies, children of the ‘80s, or fashionistas from the future…all are welcome! Capture your look in the party photo booth!
* Entertainment and dancing
* Music by David Fenmore
* Bites by Lucero Latin Catering and beverages by St. Claire vodka
* Premium goodie bags
* Silent auction
* Complimentary one-year subscription to Chicago Magazine.
Tickets: $40 in advance; $50 at the door
Purchase tickets on the One Hope United website: www.onehopeunited.org/eras
Valet parking $12.
After-party to follow at Underground (56 W. Illinois). Display your Blue Ribbon pin from Eras of Hope for no cover and express entry.
Choose an outfit from Lora Michael Cosmetic Artistry Studio’s costumes, props and wigs for a special 20% off limited-time offer. Call to schedule a consultation, 702.343.5415.www.loramichael.com
Sign up for UBER Car Services at: www.uber.com and enter promo code “BENJAMIN” to receive $15 OFF your 1st ride, courtesy of Benjamin Cottrell Designs!
Sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, St. Claire and Chicago Magazine
For more information, contact Jenaeth Markaj, One Hope United, 312.949.4001
Congrats to the Fashionista Divas!
3 AprSee you on Thursday night!
Maven, Harmonie and Jbar present the DIVA SERIES: Honoring influential and successful women in Business, PR, Media, Fashion, Fitness, Beauty, Lifestyle and much more.
THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 2012 | 6-9PM
JBAR | 610 NORTH RUSH
di*va – [dee-vuh, -vah] noun, distinguished female singer; prima donna. Goddess, fine lady.
FASHIONISTAS – Women in Fashion, Modeling, Merchandising
Join us as we honor the FASHIONISTA Divas! They are often found shopping, wearing the latest trends and fashions and helping us look good!
Specialty cocktails and Half off food menu!
Harmonie featured cocktail “Bubbles and Berries”!
Featuring DJ Pascale – Official Diva DJ
RSVP to sarah@maven-chicago.com
Come Support These Young Amazing Designers – GOCA
26 MarIs maturity something that we acquire? Or is maturity something we already possess? Hmmmm, it’s hard for me to tell on that one 🙂
After returning from New York Fashion Week, Omar Villalobos and Gordana Rasic of GOCA will have their official launch here in Chicago. Both young emerging designers will be showing their F/W 2012 Collection: The Elegance of Maturity. This exclusive event, which only seats 250 guests, will be an experience you do not want to miss.
Friday, April 13, 2012 | 6PM
1520 West Fulton Street
Filled with entertainment and meaning, this show is the perfect example of what fashion is about: self-expression and artistic freedom. GOCA is also collaborating with The Arts of Life organization, in which a percent of all ticket sales will help fund supplies for these artists.
- The Arts of Life is an arts studio for people with and without disabilities creating an artistic culture to realize their full potential. In the past eleven years, the studio has developed into a successful collective of working artists, focusing on a variety of art forms, including: visual art, performance, installation and music.
- To learn more about The Arts of Life please visit, www.artsoflife.org
The event will start with drinks and appetizers from 6PM-7:30PM for all General VIP Admission guest. Reception will be full of entertainment. Guest who buy student tickets will show up at 7PM, with enough time to take pictures and enjoy the crowd. Students tickets are ONLY for students. Soon after, guests will be seated and the experience will begin!
6PM-7:30 – Cocktail Reception for General VIP Admission’s Guest
7:30PM – All guests will be seated, starting with General VIP Admission’s Guest
8PM – The Elegance of Maturity Show will begin!
Purchase tickets HERE
PRODUCER: BENJAMIN COTTRELL DESIGNS
*VIP Guests will receive a 1 year subscription to Chicago Magazine courtesy of Benjamin Cottrell Designs*
For Press/Media Passes or Questions: Contact at publicist.gocadesigns.com
NOTE: Press/Media do not receive a 1 year subscription to Chicago Magazine.
~ LET THE EXPERIENCE TAKE YOU AWAY, THE ELEGANCE OF MATURITY F/W 2012 ~
BE a FASHIONISTA….with a HEART!
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Do You ENVY My Reasons to Celebrate?
21 MarHi Friends!
We have several reasons to celebrate at NV Penthouse tonight!
1. It’s Benjamin Cottrell’s Spring Fashion ENVY by Benjamin Cottrell Designs (spring kick-off party). Benjamin is a dear friend and so talented and fun! LOVE HIM!
2. Fundraiser for One Hope United (an organization very dear to my heart)
3. It’s Shari Duffy’s Birthday! Shari the fabulous diva and event hostess from Ladies Night Chicago. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHARI! YOU SERIOUSLY ROCK! LOVE YOU!
I will see you there tonight and I can’t wait to celebrate for all these wonderful reasons!
THE 411 – Join Benjamin Cottrell to kick-off the Spring Fashion Season and as a night of appreciation to all of the fashion industry people who have shown their love and support to him this past year! Designers, photographers, models, and stylists…get ready to party as the season gets underway!
TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 | 6-8PM
NV Penthouse | 116 West Hubbard
$20/cash at door to enjoy:
complementary wine and drink specials
gift bag including Chicago Magazine, gift certificates, and more
chocolate bar and appitizers
music and entertainment
exclusive offers for services and tickets for upcoming events
Proceeds go to One Hope United, which is a non-profit organization that Benjamin will be producing a fundraising event and fashion show for on April 28th.
ATTENTION MODELS: Every model who shows up with their portfolio or card and presents it to Benjamin will receive $5 off entrance at door and will be considered to participate in Ladies Night Chicago Lap of Luxury Fashion Show on April 4th! Consider it an informal casting!
UBER Car Services is offering $15 off your ride to or from the event by signing up atwww.uber.com and using promo code: “BENJAMIN”
Benjamin Cottrell Designs has recently made Chicago Magazine and UBER Car Services partners in their business. Further more, Benjamin Cottrell Designs has teamed up with Ladies Night Chicago and Chicago Fashion Connect as a co-producers for all of their events this coming year!
Benjamin will be launching his blog, “Behind the Scenes” where viewer will get an inside look at what it takes to produce a fashion show and all of the backstage drama that goes along with it. This series will become a polite being launched to a major network next Fall. In the meantime, you can view these video’s on Benjamin’s new blog, YouTube, or Facebook page.
See you all tonight!!!
Love,
Sarah
And the Fashionista Divas Are….
14 Mar- Amaris Crawford – Founder of Therapy By Amaris (www.amariscrawford.com)
- Anna Fong – Fashion Designer for Anna Fong
- Candace Jordan – Author CandidCandace.com, Tribune Society Columnist, Host Watch312.com
- Cha’rron Davis – The Cha’rron of All Trades! Marketing Consultant Specializing in Chicago Fashion, Author & Blogger CChicChicago & EmergingFashion!!
- Gordana Gogiloo Rasic – CEO & Founder of GOCA Designs
- Jaclyn Lash – Assistant at Dana Ricciardi Designs (Chicago) and Student at Harrington College of Design (Chicago)
- Jenna Zielbauer – Designer/Owner/Dress Obsessed – Cotton Candy Couture
- Jennifer Ruppert – Founder of College Fashion Week at UIUC, Maven Intern, Cochrane Enterprise Event Coordinator
- Jovan Gonzalez – Model/Actress
- Julianne Glatz – Owner/Designer of Jg Hats
- Julie LaBarge – Owner at RE.STOCK SHOP
- Kelly Sutton – Chief Editor/Owner – www.myposhjeans.com – @MyPoshJeans
- Kristen Pizzolato – Owner of Shop Mag Style
- Melissa Montesi – Model & Marketing Professional
- Michelle Magee Elfvin – Owner of Shop Mag Style
- Monica Berntsen – Fashion Model and Psychological Research Assistant
- Nicole Brashear | Proprietor of Fashionista Chicago
- Renita Manley-Garrett – Corporate and Functional Lifestyle Wardrobe Coach, Director of Fashion and Arts Humanity Fete
- Sally Papedis – Creative Director/Founder at Stella Grey Bags
- Sarah Baker –Stylist at Trunk Club
- Sarah Sebastian – Fashion Blogger for PrivyDoll.com and Jewelry Designer for JoJo & Sofia
- Sheetal Patel – C.E.O. and Creative Director at G.I.A. Luxe (mother of five year old, Gia)
SPONSORS – HARMONIE, PASCALE, MUSIC MASTERS ENTERTAINMENT, 3 HEARTS BOUTIQUE
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