Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you're itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy.

Photo c/o Walk Fashion Show Facebook

Grand Opening at The Somerset Collection | Friday, May 26
Alex and Ani is celebrating the opening of their brand new store at The Somerset Collection! There will be light bites, shopping and the chance to win free prizes. Lisa, the Detroit Tigers in-park host, will also be there. This event will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To RSVP, email 'Somerset' to rsvp@alexandani.com.

The Somerset Collection is located at 2800 W. Big Beaver Rd., in Troy.

Belle Isle Bike Tour | Saturday, May 27
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. explore Belle Isle via a bike tour. You'll see the beautiful architecture on the island, including the Flynn Pavilion, the Aquarium, the Boat and Yacht Clubs, the Casino and the Livingstone Lighthouse. There will be stops at the Conservatory, Aquarium and Dossin Great Lakes Museum. The tour distance is 15 miles. The tour will start at Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop, and you can purchase tickets here.

Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop is located at 1340 Atwater St., in Detroit.

Kensington Metropark Art Fair | Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29
This art fair at Maple Beach in the metropark will showcase dozens of artists across different mediums from all around the country. There will also be gourmet food trucks, live art demonstrations and hands-on art activities. The art fair will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. An annual or daily pass is required to get into the park but the art fair is free.

Kensington Metropark is located at 2240 W. Buno Rd., in Milford.

Riverside Sundays | Sunday, May 28
Each Sunday you can end your weekend at Riverside Marina for a day of family fun with live music and food with other boaters. There will be BBQ and brunch, a DJ and live drummer, massages, and so much more! This event will be all day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Transient slips are free for everyone no matter what marina you're from.

Riverside Marina is located at 11000 Freud St., in Detroit.

Walk Fashion Show | Sunday, May 28
From 1 to 10 p.m., come out to Shed 5 at Eastern Market for a whole day of fashion. Designers include international, celebrity designer Stevie Boi, as well as some of the top independent designers in the country. You can purchase tickets here.

Eastern Market is located at 2934 Russell St., in Detroit.

SPARK 2017: Get to Know Presenting Sponsor Kosch Dining Solutions

As our second annual SPARK fundraiser approaches, (Friday, June 9 at The Baltimore Gallery -- make sure to get your tickets here!) we'll be telling you a little about some of our sponsors and other exciting things involved with the fashion fete. Next up, get to know our presenting sponsor Kosch Dining Solutions.

Photo c/o Kosch Dining Solutions Facebook

A family-owned food service management company, Kosch Dining Solutions has 35 years of expertise in restaurants, catering and culinary management. They handle every aspect of food service, from purchasing and menu engineering to hiring and training entire service staffs.

They cater more than 1,000 events each year, and their services include food service management, staffing, restaurant management and catering. They have many different clients and operate out of different venues and restaurants. To see a list of their clients, partners and venues, click here. They are also known for their wedding catering!

You can check them out on Facebook or their website. They're located at 324 East St., in Rochester, and you can call them at 248-608-0690.

Photo c/o Kosch Dining Solutions Facebook

By Alex Donlin

Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you're itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy.

Photo c/o Spring Into Corktown Facebook

Spring Into Corktown | Saturday, May 20
From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Corktown will have tons of family-friendly, fun activities that will keep everyone busy. You can see the new statues in the neighborhood, listen to the Detroit Party Marching Band, attend free yoga classes, ride free, historical shuttle tours and so much more! You can see the whole lineup for the day here.

Corktown is located in Detroit.

RALLY in the ALLEY | Saturday, May 20
Celebrate the Rust Belt Market's 6 year anniversary with shopping, food and a full bar provided by Revel Bar. Food trucks include Delectabowl, Nosh Pit, Buffy's Mexi-Casian, Detroit BBQ and Pita Post. Western Market and Spun Sugar Detroit will also be there. If you're a huge foodie, this is definitely the event for you.

The Rust Belt Market is located at 22801 Woodward Ave., in Ferndale.

Grand Opening - HopCat - Royal Oak | Saturday, May 20
The grand opening of HopCat in Royal Oak is finally here! Enjoy 100 of the best craft beers, plus free Crack Fries all day. The first 200 guests will receive a card good for free Crack Fries every week for a year. The celebration starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 2 a.m.!

HopCat is located at 208 W. 5th Ave., in Royal Oak.

WhateverFest 7 | Saturday, May 20
From noon to 4 a.m. come out to the Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom for the 7th annual WhateverFest! Experience live music and art, yummy food trucks, vendors and Detroit's best talent. You can purchase pre-sale wristbands for $6 at The Bottom Line Coffee House or Third Wave Music in Midtown, otherwise they will be $10 at the door. For a full line-up of artists, click here.

The Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom is located at 715 E. Milwaukee St., in Detroit.

Flower Day 2017 | Sunday, May 21
Eastern Market's annual Flower Day will be taking place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This has been an ongoing tradition since 1967 where growers offer a wide variety of flowers at a great value. This year's posters were created by Ouizi and will be for sale for $10 in Shed 5 on Saturdays.

Eastern Market is located at 2934 Russell St., in Detroit.

Finders Keepers Vintage Market | Sunday, May 21
The Finders Keepers Vintage Market is back at the Chelsea County Fairgrounds for another awesome summer of vintage goods. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can find all sorts of upscale vintage, vintage-inspired and handmade goods. Admission is $5 and kids under 12 are free.

Chelsea County Fairgrounds are located at 20501 W. Old US Highway 12, in Chelsea.

Oh, Shop It: Cass Collective Detroit

Another collective opened this year, Cass Collective is the newest shopping and art destination to Midtown in Detroit! Located at 4161 Cass Ave., the shops right now are B'Juelz, Bleu Bowtique, Dolly Rockers, Kill the Hate, Mie Radici, Not Sorry Apparel and SLAW.

Photo from Cass Collective Detroit Facebook

Cass Collective provides a creative space for small, local businesses. They're able to come together in one collaborative, retail setting in Cass Corridor so they can sell quality and unique goods at affordable prices. This was made possible by nonprofits Midtown Detroit, Inc. and Tech Town.

Aside from retail space, Cass Collective also offers an "off campus," and out of work and the office meeting experience. There is also a small kitchenette and high speed Internet available!

Cass Collective is open Thursday - Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, you can visit their Facebook page.

Recap: The Social Runway

The Social Runway was not your ordinary fashion show. From the live music to the rooftop views of Detroit, the city’s finest came together for a night to remember.

The night started off in the Loft of the Madison Building. There was an open bar, hors d’ oeuvres, a live band, raffle prizes, local vendors and networking… lots and lots of networking. This event drew in bloggers big and small, members of Detroit’s fashion community and many more.

When the clock struck 8:45pm we made our way up to the rooftop where we had an amazing view of the city skyline, including Comerica Park, Ford Field and The Fox Theatre. After everyone took their selfies with the city as their backdrop, the fashion show began.

Moosejaw was up first. This brand focuses on outdoor and athletic wear; some with a Detroit spin. Moosejaw is located at 1275 Woodward Ave.

Next up was Eugenia Paul. This husband and wife duo of Eugenia and Paul places a large emphasis on quality while designing and producing their contemporary womenswear right here in Detroit.

Eugenia Paul was followed by athleticwear company, Under Armour. Under Armour is now open at 1201 Woodward Ave.

1701 Bespoke was up next. In the fashion industry, the term bespoke is to men as couture is to women. With a location in Detroit and Birmingham, 1701 Bespoke is the place to go for all of your suiting needs.

Next to walk the runway was Cynthia LaMaide. Working as both a designer and fiber artist, LaMaide’s fabrics and garments are sure to be one of a kind. Although she works in New York, Miami and Detroit, her design studio is located in here Metro Detroit.

Up Next was Urban Exchange which featured street style fashion for men with a Detroit twist.

The show’s finale was the convergence of Metro Detroit and Canadian fashion with Designed by Beely. Located in Toronto, Beely Huang’s designs place an emphasis on minimalism and sustainability.

By Sammy Pesick

Photographs by Courtney Rogers

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Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you're itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy.

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The Social Runway | Friday, May 12
The Social Runway is a unique, upscale fashion affair which features designers from Metro Detroit and Canada. You can check our full write-up on the event with all the details here! The event goes from 7 to 11 p.m. and will be at The M@dison Building.

The M@dison Building is located at 1555 Broadway St., in Detroit.

Macaron Mini Pop Up | Saturday, May 13
The Blu Kitchen is hosting another pop up at Detroit Mercantile Co. just in time for Mother's Day! There will be old and new flavors, so make sure you pick something up for the mothers in your life. Food truck Nosh Pit Detroit will also be at this pop up.

Detroit Mercantile Co. is located at 3434 Russell St. Ste. 109, in Detroit.

Ponyride Market Summer Series | Saturday, May 13
From May through October, Ponyride will be hosting their summer series market! It's a free, modern flea market once every month featuring a rotating cast of vendors who offer vintage, salvage and handmade goods, along with artisan food and drinks. This first market will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ponyride is located at 1401 Vermont St., in Detroit.

Project:OM Detroit | Saturday, May 13
This 45-60 minute yoga class inside Comerica Park will focus on the healing and stress reduction benefits of yoga -- making it perfect for yogis of all levels. All you need to do is bring your yoga mat! The first 75 participants will receive a free yoga mat. For registration and parking instructions, click here.

Comerica Park is located at 2100 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

QLine Opening Party | Saturday, May 13 through Sunday, May 14
In honor of the new M1 Rail or "QLine" opening, Hopcat will be offering buy-one-get-one-free brunch this weekend since there's a stop right next to them! You just need to mention their Facebook ad, and you'll get the free brunch.

Hopcat is located at 4265 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Mother's Day Mimosas & Macarons | Sunday, May 14
Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room is hosting their annual Mother's Day Celebration with mimosas and macarons! Your ticket includes three macarons from Love & Buttercream, a mimosa big pour and a $2 credit toward a take-home wine purchase that day. Additional wine and snacks will also be available to purchase. There are two time options: noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are available here and here.

Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room is located at 29932 Woodward Ave., in Royal Oak.

Do It: The Social Runway

An upscale fashion affair, the Social Runway will feature the top fashion designers and entrepreneurs from Metro Detroit and Canada in a collaborative, international fashion event -- the first of its kind. In partnership with bloggers, influencers and gurus, the event will be live-streamed on social media for worldwide engagement!

Photo c/o The Social Runway

This event will be taking place on May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Madison Building Rooftop Terrace & Loft. Aside from the actual show, this will be an incredible social event. You'll become familiar with trends, engage in photo ops and connect and network with vendors and business owners.

Cynthia LaMaide, a local designer known for her one-of-a-kind knitted garments and dressing celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, will be there with collections seen worldwide. There will also be a collection presented by Beely Huang, owner of Designed by Beely, an independent women's apparel and accessories label located in Toronto.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here. Your ticket also includes a VIP Social Hour where you can enjoy light bites, live music, vendors and a cash bar. DJ Equad will provide the music, and there will be a live performance by The Brandon Williams Experiment. A portion of all ticket proceeds will go to The Butler Foundation and The Urban Arts Collective.

The Madison Building is located at 1555 Broadway St., in Detroit.

By Alex Donlin

Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you're itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy.

Photo c/o Fashion Massacre Eventbrite

Derby Day Party 2017 | Saturday,  May 6
At 3 p.m., celebrate the Kentucky Derby at Green Dot Stables! There will be a live bluegrass band, the Kufflinks, and you'll get a free commemorative when you purchase a Woodford Mint Julep. This is definitely a party you don't want to miss.

Green Dot Stables is located at 2200 W. Lafayette Blvd., in Detroit.

Kentucky Derby Party at Batch Brewing Company | Saturday, May 6
Batch Brewing Company is teaming up with Detroit BBQ Company to bring you Detroit's take on Kentucky's finest food and drink traditions. There will be Kentucky-style BBQed mutton, Burgoo (Kentucky gumbo) and a hot brown pasty. There will also be Old Kentucky Home (Mint Julep beer) on tap and beer slushies. The party starts at 11 a.m.!

Batch Brewing Company is located at 1400 Porter St., in Detroit.

Southwest Detroit Tour | Saturday, May 6
This bike tour hosted by Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop will explore the hidden gems and beauty of Southwest Detroit. The tour will be along W. Vernor Highway, lined with thriving taquerias and businesses. Stops will include The Alley Project, Clark Park and Ste. Anne's Church. You'll get to ride through Del Ray, Woodmere Cemetery, Patton Park and Hubbard Farms. You'll also get the chance to visit Fort Wayne, which dates back to the Civil War era. There will be a focus on the area's diversity and demographic changes throughout the years. Make sure to bring cash for a stop at the MexicanTown Bakery! You can purchase tickets and get more information about the different tours here.

Wheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop is located at 1340 Atwater St., in Detroit.

Cinco Bash Pub Crawl 2017 - Royal Oak | Saturday, May 6
From 1 to 6 p.m., celebrate Cindo de Mayo at Metro Detroit's largest Cinco party! Enjoy specials on beer and margaritas at all of your favorite Royal Oak bars. Ticket purchases include sombreros, mustaches, keepsake photos and a fun time. To purchase tickets and see the restaurants/bars participating, click here.

Fashion Massacre 8ight | Sunday, May 7
Fashion Massacre is a fashion presentation presented once a year built upon on self-expression and individuality. It focuses on and brings attention to emerging designers in the Metro Detroit area. It's a unique showcase of underground fashion and art this is contributing to Detroit's driving force in the fashion industry. The presentation will take place from 8 to 10 p.m. in the basement of the Detroit Historical Museum.

The Detroit Historical Museum is located at 5401 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

SPARK 2017: Get to Know Sponsor Northern Capital Insurance

As our second annual SPARK fundraiser approaches, (Friday, June 9 at The Baltimore Gallery -- make sure to get your tickers here!) we'll be telling you a little about some of our sponsors and other exciting things involved with the fashion fete. Next up, get to know sponsor Northern Capital Insurance.

Photo from Northern Capital Insurance

Founded in 1978, Northern Capital Insurance is an independent insurance agency and has been a leader in the industry. Their staff has a combined total of 200 years of experience, with each customer support staff member having at least 10 years of practical industry experience.

They specialize in home, auto, health and life insurance, and specialty products. Some of their specialty products include business and employee coverage, wood products, crane and rigging, recreational vehicle and boat insurance, and other personal insurances.

They have three offices across the Midwest, with their Minnesota office being the main one. You can find them in Michigan at 7640 Dixie Hwy. Ste. 175, in Clarkston. Their number is 248-922-5670.

For more information on all of their insurances and products, visit their website.

By Alex Donlin

It Trends: May's Style Board

May is finally here! Usually this means warm weather is here to stay, however, you never know with Michigan. We're all about statement sunglasses, since they can make your errand-running outfit so much more chic. The same goes for lace-up and gladiator sandals. Light blue is one of the best transition colors from spring into summer. It can be dressed up or down. Since it's still cool enough to wear jeans, try a funky pair, like the ripped and frayed ones and the bleached ones. It's all in the details. Lastly, switch up your makeup this month and try a bright color.

By Alex Donlin