red dress collection
February 8, 2013
Red Dress Collection Fashion Show
(photos courtesy of Diet Coke)
I love strong woman. And I love strong woman in bold dresses. Seeing woman like Gabby Douglas, Jillian Michaels, and Savannah Guthrie strut their stuff made me feel strong...inspired to go do great things. These woman in particular stand out to me not because the designer that they strut down the runway in but because I have let them into my home and my daily life. If you follow me on any social media network you'd know my love for the Biggest Loser, my obsession over the Summer Olympics, and my random tweets about something going on on the Today Show.
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I couldn't explain to you my overwhelming feeling of excitement to see Jillian Michaels. She is an amazing woman who has battled with her own struggles and is now giving back ten folds. She not only helps people find themselves by getting fit but also by getting them to find themselves, to fight those battles within. She's strong inside and out. And we definitely saw the outside bit down the runway. She might have looked unsteady in those heels but the Cushine Et Ochs dress looked stunning on her.
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Gabby Douglas is a role model to every woman and girl of color or not. She is the prime example of follow your dreams. This is girl who moved miles away to follow her dreams, this is also the same girl who called her mom and sister to tell them that she wanted to give up on gymnastics, her sister of course wouldn't let you (another example of the type of people you need to surrond yourself with). Now here she is not only a Olympic Gymnast but a Olympic Gymnast who won Gold in the All-Arounds and as a member of the USA Women's Gymnastic Team. She is the first woman to who have won both medals in one Olympics, and she is the first African American to win the All-Around. She is everything I want to be...fearless, brace...she a constant reminder to keep on pursuing my dreams. Sometimes you might want to throw your hands up and give up but then you need to remember what you are doing it all for, everyone has those days. Not only is she beautiful on the inside but on the outside as well. She was positively radiant in her Pamella Roland gown. The silhouette was age appropriate, especially with the high low hem, and her smile was the perfect accessory.
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Every morning I get up turn on Today show and go about my morning routine, then sit down on the couch in front of the TV to catch whatever story they have going on before I need to leave for work. I have watched Savannah Guthrie start out on the Today Show as a interest story anchor to the co-host anchor chair. She is smart, funny, and just down right relatable She's the woman that I wouldn't mind getting to know and picking her brain all at the same time. The beautiful off the shoulder Carolina Herrera was perfect to flatter her figure. Plus the detail bow on the back with the bit of pink gave it a pop.
I feel so lucky and blessed in have been in the same room with these woman and many others that are making strides in their communities and their lives. Thank you to Diet Coke for giving me this amazing opportunity to have shared this with you all! Don't forget to get involved and to continue to #showyourheart. Tweet or Facebook #showyourheart and Diet Coke will make a $1 donation
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UPDATE!
Finally got around to post this video that I took of the final walks on my iPhone!
*The Heart Truth, its logo, and The Red Dress are registered trademarks of HHS. Red Dress Collection is a service mark of HHS.
**This is a sponsored post.
February 5, 2013
Outfit Post: Gearing up for NYFW
Coat: Elie Tahari
Dress: borrowed from Dana-Maxx
Tights: H&M
Shoes: Shoemint
Bag: c/o R&Em
Necklace: c/o Bombom Jewelry
photo taken by Brian Cavanaugh
I'm so excited to be kicking New York Fashion Week off tomorrow with the The Heart Truth® Red Dress CollectionSM Fashion Show! This is my fourth season covering NYFW for Fashionista NY Girl and yes I had some amazing opportunities to cover some big shows like Tibi, Honor, Alice + Olivia, Mara Hoffman, and Charlotte Ronson...but honestly I really didn't think I would have ever imagined not only being invited to a star studded event (and for an amazing cause) like the Red Dress CollectionSM Fashion Show but to be asked to be a blogger ambassador. Since this is such a big opportunity for me I knew I had to dress to impress! I reached out to my friends over at Dana-Maxx to see if I could borrow a piece from her collection. I couldn't have been more happy that Dana agreed to lend me some pieces from her collection! I chose to go with the James Dress since it's red (duh!) and I just love the little details in it. The interesting neckline, with small sheer panelings, and the sheer sleeves. I love how it fits, it's sexy and sweet. Plus the red is so bold that it doesn't need a lot of other accessories.
Follow me on twitter and instagram to keep up to date on the Red Dress CollectionSM Fashion Show tomorrow night...and all NYFW updates.
*The Heart Truth is a registered trademark of HHS. Red Dress Collection is a service mark of HHS.
**This is a sponsored post.
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