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

This weekend is chock-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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Christian Birky on Ethics: CreativeMornings/Detroit | Friday, February 19

CreativeMornings/Detroit theme for February is ethics, and the speaker for the event will be Christian Birky. Christian Birky, founder of t-shirt company called Lazlo, uses Lazlo American-grown cotton for Lazlo's t-shirts and employs former inmate industrial sewers is very familiar with ethics. At this month CreativeMornings/Detroit, Christian will talk about the importance of an ethical business, supporting other businesses and the challenges he has faced trying to do all of that. Admission is free but registration is a must, so visit www.creativemornings.com; doors will open at 8:30 a.m. and the talk will start at 9 a.m.

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

DXF 10 Year Birthday Party | Friday, February 19

Detroit Experience Factory is throwing itself a birthday party celebrating 10 years of business. Stop by Friday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. to join DXF in celebration at the Welcome Center with delicious snacks and refreshments. The team will also have a special announcement at 4 p.m., so you won't want it.

Detroit Experience Factory is located at 123 Monroe St., in Detroit 

Cirque: Black and White Masquerade Gala | Saturday, February 20

DIA’s Founders Junior Council is hosting Cirque, an annual masked gala. The theme for the this years annual masked event is black and white, which is inspirited from Truman Capote’s Black and White Ball that took place at the famous New York Plaza Hotel. Tickets are $125 in advance, which includes valet parking and lots of entertainment. If you don’t purchase your tickets in advance, it’s not to late, you can get them at the door for $150. The attire for the gala is masked formal black and white, and masks are encouraged. The gala starts at 8 p.m., and tickets are available at www.tickets.dia.org.

DIA’s Founders Junior Council is located at 5200 Woodward Ave., in Detroit

Do It: Vote For Local Makers in Martha Stewart's American Made Competition

Detroit has an abundance of talent when it comes to professionals that created a way of life through quality craftsmanship and unique goods. American Made is a competition that is looking to shine a spotlight on these local artists, entrepreneurs, and designers to promote local shopping and improving local communities. We are in a time where local businesses are starting to be sought out more so than a mini-mall and we couldn’t be more excited. This competition is a phenomenal way to bring light to the bustling, developing city of Detroit and all the talent within. 

Every year, Martha Stewart Living celebrates these small-business owners, designers, and entrepreneurs in the world of food, style, design, and handmade goods by featuring them in an American Made Awards. Local designers and makers such as Detroit Denim, Co., Alchemy Detroit, Owen & Abby, Joseph Wesley Black Tea, Bon Bon Bon, Smith Shop, Firebrand Candle Company, and Lazlo are nominated and go through a selection process. Public voting has started for the Audience Choice Award Winner, and voting continues until 12 a.m. on October 19, with the winner announced on October 23, 2015. Visit the website now to cast your vote for some of the best local designers and creators around, and help support local businesses!

Pashon Murray of Detroit Dirt was the 2014 Food Winner, and Murray wants to become an engine for the urban waste recovery movement by repurposing waste to rebuild Detroit and this competition helped her do that. Since winning this award Detroit Dirt has really built a name for itself. The publicity from this competition really jumpstarted the business and led it to grow over the past year. By going online and voting for local designers and creators we can spread awareness of the overflowing fountain of talent in metro Detroit. Visit the American Made website to cast your vote.