Showing posts with label fourth of july. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fourth of july. Show all posts

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Wear It's At: Not Your Typical Red, White & Blue

Fourth of July comes around once a year. With that being sad, it's the best time to break out a fashionable red, white and blue outfit. You don't have to drape an American flag around you to get the point across. The key is to mix and match the different colors in a cute but chic way.

1. Topshop Striped Denim Crop Top, $45, Nordstrom.
2. Frayed Denim Pencil Skirt, $11, Romwe.
3. Stan Smith Leather Sneakers, $117, Adidas.
4. Ruby Woo Lipstick, $17, MAC.
5. Chloe 'Drew' Leather Crossbody Bag, $1,850, Nordstrom.

1. SEA Crochet Mini Dress, $658, Net-a-Porter.
2. Steve Madden 'Werkit' Gladiator Sandal, $60, Nordstrom.
3. Michael Kors Jet Set Large Crossbody, $92, Macy's.
4. Classic Aviators with Colored Lenses, $120, Ray Ban.
5. Scalloped Lace Choker, $28, Humble Chic.

1. Off-the-Shoulder Cotton Blend Top, $185, Madewell.
2. Bi-Stretch Shorts, $52, Lands' End.
3. Jimmy Choo Kaytrin Platform Suede Heel, $895, Neiman Marcus.
4. Rebecca Minkoff 'Love' Patchwork Leather Crossbody Bag, $325, Nordstrom.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

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.

Image from Corktown STRUT

FGI Detroit Fall 2016 Fashion Trend Event | Thursday, June 30
FGI will be hosting an event to introduce fall 2016's fashion trends at Orleans & Winder in The Eastern Market from 7 to 9 p.m. There will be light drinks and food available. Tickets are available here.

Orleans & Winder is located at 2501 Russell St., in Detroit.


Corktown STRUT -- Music, Art and Food Festival | Friday, July 1 - Sunday, July 3

Corktown STRUT is Detroit's annual 3-day music, art and food festival over Fourth of July weekend. A long line-up of music and food/drink sponsors will make this event one for the books. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Friday and goes through Sunday until 11 p.m. There will be a shuttle available, so parking won't be an issue. For more information on music venues and performances, click here.

Corktown is located in Detroit.


Michigan RIB FEST 2016 with Fireworks Show | Friday, July 1 - Monday, July 4

Head down to the M1 Concourse for ribs and family friendly fun. Fireworks will be taking place Friday at 10 p.m. There will be live music on multiple stages, professional drivers doing laps in Dodge Vipers, craft beers, ciders, wine, cocktails, a rib cookoff, monster truck rides, pig races and so much more. The event kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. and goes through Monday until 8 p.m. For more event details, click here.

M1 Concourse is located in Pontiac.

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed

If you plan on hanging back this holiday weekend, we have a list of a few fun and fashionable things to do. So if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!



Roak & Humble Design Michigan Craft Beer Month | The Entire Month of July

Stop into Roak anytime during the month of July and order its Mean Street Amber Ale to celebrate the new brewery, and support a great cause. A portion of the proceeds of that particular craft beer will go to Humble Design. Humble Design is a non-profit organization that assists families in need who are transitioning out of homeless and domestic abuse shelters by providing furnishings and design services to their new home. Roak will partner with a new non-profit each month, so stay tuned for what’s happening during the month of August and enjoy the Mean Street Amber in the meantime. Cheers, Humble Design!

Things Feel Heavy Art Show & Event| Friday, July 3
Come out and enjoy a night of the arts at Tangent Gallery! Choreographed dance, visual art, performance art, live music, and so much more will be featured from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at this one-of-a-kind art show. There will be numerous artists on hand to display their artwork in one visually pleasing night. Also, enjoy music from Mexican Knives & Bonny Doon featuring Fred Thomas.

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

Simulacrum by Paolo Pedini: Open House Mixer | Friday, July 3
Check out Paolo Pedini as his newest work of art is unveiled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Heidelberg Project. This Michigan native and Detroit-based artist continues to create images based on his developing style of exploring painting and collage techniques using subject of mass production, cultural icons and things from nature. Enjoy refreshments and listen to music while you take in all of the works of art.

The Heidelberg Project is located at 3600 Heidelberg St., in Detroit.

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Wear It's At: Fun and Festive for the Fourth


Independence Day is all about showing your patriotic pride, but you don’t have to look like a walking cliché - save the stars and stripes for the flags! Keep your look clean and simple with just a spark of the traditional colors. Our versatile looks for the fourth are great for a backyard barbecue, a day at the lake, or a fireworks show in the city.



1. Relaxed high/low straw hat $34, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.
2. Shinola The Runwell 36mm Triple Wrap Leather Strap Watch $575, Shinola, 313.285.2390.
3. Birkenstock ‘Gizeh' Birko-Flor™ Thong $95, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.
4. AEO Stud Shapes 6-Pack $13, American Eagle Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.
5. Sleeveless Tie Blouse $18, H&M, metro Detroit locations.
6. Embroidered Sunburst Pull-On Short $70, Jcrew, metro Detroit locations.
7. Nylon Tote $60, Banana Republic, metro Detroit locations.

8. Denim Jacket in Tyler Wash $128, J. Crew, metro Detroit locations.
9. AEO Leather Wrap Bracelet $10, American Eagle Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.
10. 'Austin' Leather Slingback Wedge Platform Sandal $130, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.
11. Skylar Sunglasses $18, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.
12. Silk Embroidered V-neck Tunic Dress $178, Madewell, metro Detroit locations.
13. Structured Straw Tote $148, Anthropologie, metro Detroit locations.