A Gathered Event: Unlikely Heroes Justice Ball 2013

Last week I had the honor of attending the 2013 Justice Ball in support of ending child sex-slavery.  The event was beautiful and housed at the massive Boulevard 3 in Hollywood. The attendees, invited from all over LA, several local mega-churches and synagogues, were dressed elegantly. Although a formal event, many of the fashion savvy LA crowd took that to mean "dress to impress/cocktail attire". Knowing this ahead of time, I opted for a vintage semi-formal dress. Despite the minor faux-pas in formality, the cause of the night was profound and the fashion was lovely. A truly gathered event indeed. We spotted many of the top Fall trends with winter white, vintage film noir, lace, velvet, and black and white.  Check out some of our favorite looks of the night.

Beautiful women in elegant formal dresses

The short and sweet of itChic and edgy rompers and dressesFormal friendsWinter Whites and Classic BlackLovely, right? Just like the gathered women pictured above, we should always be doing more than having great fashion. We can profoundly impact the world with our style and influence beyond our closets.  If you'd like to further support them, consider a donation or spreading the word by liking their facebook. Here are more facts from Unlikely Heroes about child-sex slavery and how this non-profit helps young women in need.

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A Gathered Event: Loop Salon Launch in ATL

Happy Friday Fashionistas! Today we've got the scoop on the gathered event of the weekend for our ATLiens... it's all about Loop Salon and their grand opening on Sunday, baby, with events from 2-6 pm. Thanks to gathered lady Queen Aftan for being on the scene for the pre-party mixer for the scoop and pics of gathered fashion! This looks like the hottest place to nourish and nurture those locks (or locs), no matter what style you're rocking. 

Combining the luxury and sophistication of a full -service salon with the

eclectic edge and modernity of one of Atlanta’s hippest, health-conscious neighborhoods, the 

Loop Salon is opening their doors in the heart of Atlanta.  The Loop Salon provides its 

signature “full circle” holistic beauty experience in an intimate loft style  environment. 

Located on the charming tree-lined street of Ponce De Leon Avenue, Loop Salon bases 

their design on a circular feng shui. The unique open layout boasts high ceilings with vintage 

furnishings set against exposed surfaces and seamlessly manages to infuse eco- friendly 

practices into the overall aesthetic.

Loop Salon is a multi-textural hair salon, which caters to the hair care needs of the modern-day, 

stylish, working woman, with an emphasis on best practices for care, styling, and maintenance 

of all hair types. Loop Salon joins a neighborhood of retailers that embrace a holistic lifestyle 

approach, including Whole Foods and the all new Ponce City Market.  The salon will carry 

highly coveted brands such as Phyto and Ouidad, and employs an all encompassing style 

team able to cater to the needs of all hair types, textures and preferences. Services will include 

styling, haircuts, color, blowouts, manicures, pedicures, and grooming. To add to this salon’s 

list of features, Loop Salon is the only Quidad certified salon within the Atlanta perimeter. 

**Psst.... Mentioning The Garner Circle PR will get you 10% off your first appointment**

And if you don't know, now you know! See you there! Oh, I almost forgot...

Hours Of Operation:

Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Thursday and Fridays: 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A Gathered Event: Star Taki Hair Lounge Opening

Gathered girls have good hair. Period. The Gathered Lady understands the power behind your coif looking well maintained and it's ability to finish off your look. That's why were so please to have our ATL affiliate Queen Aftan attend celebrity hair stylist Nataki Minix's grand opening of her salon Star Taki Hair Lounge in Atlanta. The event was chic with drinks severed by The Perfect Bartender, music by DJ E-Clazz, tasty delicacies and mingling with stylistas and celebrity guests such as Mimi Faust (Love and Hip Hop Atlanta). We spot several of this seasons hottest looks in the crowd. Check them out and get your weekly style inspiration quenched!

(R) Nataki Minix

Rocking summer shorts in sophistacted ways

Summer blazers can add sturcture and upgrade any outfit.

A true fashionista can wear separates like pants and tops and look fab.

Urban appeal is always a hot look if your rock it properly like these ladies.

Do you and your friends have hot style when you go out? Submit your cute pics to thegatheredlady@gmail.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @ TheGatheredLady and if we like them, we'll share them.

Do you have a gathered event you would love for us to attend and share the fashionable experience in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, or New Orleans? If so, send us an email to  thegatheredlady@gmail.com or invite us via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @ TheGatheredLady!

A Gathered Event: Facet Fashion Show

This Saturday we had the privilege of attending the exclusive Facet Fashion Show and all white rooftop day party at Siren Studios in Hollywood. The event was hosted by actor/models Terrell Tarrance and Riki Dee and produced by the fabulous Ms. Dunnie O and Miss JGray of Image Is Everything PR. In case you hadn't heard of Facet Studios- let us tell you. Facet Studios is a LA-based photography and film production company that has produced images for Maxim, Black Men, XXL Magazine, Source, and King, as well as fashion ads and web media. Their elite work has launched several of the hottest upcoming models.

As expected, Facet Studio & Films, Miss Dunnie O, and Miss  JGray did not fail to put on an impressive event in the quality of models, fashion, and fun. In fact, everything was so gathered, they were awarded by Eric Garcetti, the Mayor Elect of Los Angeles, for the massive project. The show and party featured music by DJ Storm & DJ LaLa Land. Delicious complimentary cocktails were provided by Courvoisier, and food and samples from both Delectable Sweets and It’s in the Sauce BBQ Food Truck. The beautiful crowd was full of models and other industry people. Celebrity guests included Shemar Moore, Brooke Bailey, Raven Sorvino, Tiffany Foxx and a grip of other artists. The swag bags were full of valuable goodies and products like natural hair & body care line Patsie Girl, Luxe Therapy Scalp Soother, Showgirls Cosmetics, H&M Summer Edition, coupons, and more. So basically the 8 hour fashion extravaganza was full of  models, alcohol, rooftops, all white attired beautiful people, celebrities, sun, food, free stuff, swimwear, lingerie, and music. All buzz words for a hell of a time. And it was. If you missed it, no worries. The Gathered Lady was there to bring you the most important part: the fashion!

The show featured sizzling collections from Fame Forever, Cherry on Top Swimwear, Classy Yet Sassy Customs, Porsha Starr Lingerie, Tamasia Sade, Just Be You, Onny Wear, Venao Swimwear, JayleneAnn, The Joi of Summer, Pretty Posh Intimate Apparel, Yo Megz and Nu Sense. 

Swimwear and Snakes on the runway, Hasan of Facet Studio and models(L) Miss Dunnie O & Gathered Lady Bree(L) Facet Studio & Model AtreyuGathered Gentlemen in white! (C) Ibrahim of Facet Films and Model/Photographer Atreyu

(L) Host Terrell Terrance, (Top Center) Hasan of Facet Studio, Miss JGray of Image Is Everything PR, Miss Dunnie O, Ibrahim of Facet Films, (Bottom) DJ LALA Land(L) Gathered Lady Bree, (C) Miss Dunnie O, (R) U Blush MagazineFun on the runway, Erickas Elegant Edibles, Classy Yet Sassy Customs, Showgirls Cosmetics, Moel Designs

Do you have a gathered event you would love for us to attend and share the fashionable experience in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, or New Orleans? If so, send us an email to  thegatheredlady@gmail.com or invite us via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @ TheGatheredLady!

The Gathered Fashion Spread (June 22, 2013)

This week we got wind of the fabulously chic Running In Heels  event in Atlanta from our GL staffer Queen Aftan.  Here's a quick Recap by The Garner Circle PR: Author Nicole K. Garner, founder of The Garner Circle PR, celebrated the book launch for "Are You In Inc: PR's Alter Ego" and the kick off for the "Running In Heels" Multi-Market Tour at TAGS boutique (owned by Bravo TV's Kandi Burress). This ultimate guide focuses on niche Public Relations and publicity disciplines of fashion, music, entertainment and film.  This complete manual is filled with everything one needs to know about the fabulous world of PR equipped with very sepcific tools of the trade. To celebrate the book, Amazon Publishing joined forces with Garner to create a multi-market tour titled "Running In Heels" The Diary Of A Publicist. The cocktails and conversation themed event, hosted by Stacii J. (Black Girls Radio, )featured top PR and media mavens - including Tammie Reed (TalkingWithTami.com, Mattie James (www.Mattieologie.com), Kimberly Walker (journalist, content specialist), Tahira Wright (Branded PR), and insight on the book by Nicole Garner (The Garner Circle PR). 

 

For more information on upcoming tour dates, hosts and to RSVP visit  http://runninginheelstour.blogspot.com/ and to purchase the book visit www.AreYouInInc.com . To join the conversation the twitter / instagram is @thegarnercircle and the hashtag is #AreYouInInc

Now, back to what we love the most: FASHION! We adore Nicole Garner's stand out colorful dress that truly shows how to be in the spotlight and hold attention. Several other guests definitely made the gathered cut! Check out the fab pictures

 

 

PHOTO CREDIT: Robin Lori & Power Circle Photography

Kimberly Walker, Tahira Wright, Talking with Tami, Stacii J, Mattie James and Nicole Garner

Fashion Bloggers Mattie James and McKenzie Renae, Nicole & Host Stacii J, Black Girls Radio "Are You In Inc: PR's Alter Ego" Author Nicole K. Garner

Do you have a gathered event you would love for us to attend and share the fashionable experience in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, or New Orleans? If so, send us an email to thegatheredlady@gmail.com or invite us via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @ TheGatheredLady!