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Today the newest Macy’s Backstage opened inside the existing Macy’s Lenox Square location. Macy’s Backstage gives shoppers a brand new outlet to find designer deals and fabulous finds, all at 20 to 80% off comparable department store prices. Macy's Backstage is a cross between a department store and an outlet, the Macy’s Backstage experience delivers entertainment and an all-access, VIP pass to fashion and savings. Designed to spotlight new products on a faster turn-around, the smaller format of Macy’s Backstage allows shoppers to spot the latest trends and score the best deals in an easy to shop and easy to find store environment. Carving retail space within a Macy’s full-line department store, this new retail combination of an outlet store within a store gives shoppers a new discount destination located right inside of Lenox Square Mall.

Check out some of the pictures below to see a little bit of what the store has to offer!!!


$51.87 was my grand total for my items I got today. Shoes $19.99 Blouse:$16.99 Face Serum $5.99 Yankee Candle $8.99

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Inspired by the perfect Hawaiian dream vacation, Christian Siriano’s Spring 2019 Collection brings the spirit of the island to life with bold tropical and animal prints, playful brights and textured details. The show transformed New York City’s Gotham Hall into an avant garde paradise.

“I wanted the collection to feel playful, colorful, bright and romantic with femininity but still powerful and exciting,” notes Siriano.

Lead Manicurist for KISS Products, Inc., Gina Edwards, transported models to Siriano’s fantasy locale by creating an exotic nail look for the show using the imPRESS Press-On Manicure Medium Length Nails in Black as a base. Edwards then used the KISS Nail Artist Paint in Gala to create a multi-dimensional zebra-like effect.

“Everything about Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2019 Collection felt fresh and fun, so I wanted to play off of that with an abstract nail,” said Edwards. “I dubbed this nail the ‘twisted zebra,’ a modern take on the animal print trend.”

GET THE LOOK
•Start with a black base nail using imPRESS Press-On Manicure in Medium Length in
Play it Loud
•Find correct size, peel off backing and press on for a gel manicure in minutes
•Using KISS Nail Artist Paint in White, create pointed tear drop outline beginning at the
cuticle and ending halfway down the nail bed
•Fill in the shape with KISS Nail Artist Paint
•Create fine hair-like strokes with a dry brush on the outer edges of the nails

FEATURED PRODUCTS:
imPRESS Press-On Manicure in Medium Length in Play it Loud ($7.99 /
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NaturallyCurly hosted their signature event Texture on the Runway on Thursday, September 6^th during New York’s Spring 2018 Fashion Week. Retailer Sally Beauty returned as the retail sponsor for the innovative runway show that puts textured hair front and center. This year’s event was also a celebration of NaturallyCurly’s 20^th anniversary. The media company has been at the center of a two-decade revolution that transformed the way the world views curls, coils and waves.

Hosted by NaturallyCurly co-founder Michelle Breyer, and recording artist and breakout star of Love & Hip Hop Miami Amara La Negra, seven top texture brands showcased their take on texture down the runway. This year’s runway sponsors included Camille Rose Naturals, Cantu, Carol’s Daughter, Creme of Nature, Mielle Organics, SheaMoisture and The Mane Choice featuring their own unique textured hair inspiration and debuting looks that truly celebrate coils, curls and waves as well as fashion.

Photo Credit: Monica Schipper/Getty Images for NaturallyCurly

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Pop iconography is a big trend in fashion globally, and for the very first time ever fast-food giant McDonald’s has collaborated with a fashion designer to bring the golden arches to the runway. Timed as a celebration of the Big Mac’s 50th birthday, the playful street-wear collection by South African celebrity designer Gert-Johan Coetzee debuted at South African Fashion Week recently.

Back in 2014 Jeremy Scott incorporated a number of McDonald’s inspired garments in his first collection for Moschino, but this marks the first time the fast-‐food brand has oﬃcially sanctioned the use of its iconography in a designer fashion line. The range, which includes sequined T-shirts with the signature golden arches, sweatpants and cropped sweat tops, cute slogan T-‐shirts and even a sparkly golden tinsel jacket, has received rave reviews for Coetzee, who is known for his red-carpet couture gowns which has been worn internationally by the likes of Kourtney Kardashian and Kelly Rowland. All the proceeds of the sale of the range, which includes mini-me kiddies’ versions to allow parents and their oﬀspring to trend with twinning, is going to the Ronald McDonald House Charity. Coetzee, who is also the mentor on the South African version of Project Runway, has always been an active social campaigner, who also has his own bursary program for aspiring fashion designers.

“Having the opportunity to play with the iconography of such a huge global brand with the end goal of doing good, is such an honor, and it is a bonus that it is helping put South African fashion on the map globally,” says Coetzee.

At the present moment the range is only available in limited quantities, on shopgert.com.

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On Saturday September 1st, BET hosted a BBQ theme soirée to celebrate the premiere of The Bobby Brown Story at The Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center. The event was hosted by Kenny Burns and the soundtrack was provided by DJ D-Nice. “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY,” a gripping two-night miniseries event that delves into the stellar rise, near demise and redemption of the artist once hailed as the "King of R&B," Bobby Brown. Night One of the biopic premieres Tuesday, September 4^th at 9:00 PM ET followed by Night Two on Wednesday, September 5^th at 9:00 PM ET.

Picking up where 2017’s critically acclaimed miniseries “THE NEW EDITION STORY” left off, Woody McClain reprises his role as Bobby Brown in “THE BOBBY BROWN STORY,” and paints a picture of the young R&B legend’s struggles with stardom as a solo artist. Co-star, Gabrielle Dennis joins the illustrious cast with a stunning performance as the late R&B pop icon, Whitney Houston.

On The Red Carpet, I asked Bobby Brown what was one think the wants you to take away from the movie and he answered "Honesty"

I was able to watch the first episode and you will definitely get honesty and so much more!! Check out some of the pictures from the event below.

Images provided by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET

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On Tuesday August 21, I had a chance to step away from my normal routine and take a well needed break and I enjoyed a overnight stay at Stay Alfred at Lilli Midtown in the heart of downtown. Stay Alfred believes in providing upscale travel apartments in the world's best downtown neighborhood. They provide guests with the reliability of a hotel stay and the space and comforts of a high-end apartment. My apartment was super cute -- two bedrooms with a full kitchen and fully furnished space with a balcony directly across from the historic Fox Theater. Once I got settle into the apartment my guest and I were off to the rooftop to mix and mingle before we headed to dinner at The Lawrence where we indulged in The Resurrection of Jean Grey delicious cocktail, Hickory smoked salmon chips, Pecan- Crusted Lamb Chops, and my favorite creme brulee for dessert.

Overall, Stay Alfred at Lilli Midtown gets a 5/5 from me, I adored my apartment, the location and the experience was seamless. If you are interested in staying at any Stay Alfred across the nation you can use promo code YOUR PLACE to get 10% off your stay.

Check out the pictures below from my Staycation: