Outfit Details Here:

Shirt|Slacks|Bracelet: New York & Company (old)
Shoes|Bangles|Earrings: Forever XXI 

Outfit Details Here:

Dress: Boohoo
Shoes: Payless
Purse: Express
Jewelry: New York & Company (neclace)|bracelets (old)

Experience The Shopping Block at Houston Premium Outlets, the first-ever collaboration between Refinery29 and Simon on Saturday, October 11 from 12 – 5 p.m. Inspired by the millennial approach to shopping, the fashion and retail powerhouses have joined forces bringing Refinery29 into the physical world of retail to create custom fashion activations available at Houston Premium Outlets.

Free and open to the public, The Shopping Block will offer consumer touch-points around fashion, discovery, and community. The event design, inspired by modernist artists such as Donald Judd and Dan Flavin, as well as the art and architecture of Marfa, Texas, will provide a variety of features that appeal to the millennial audience, including:

• Indie Boutiques + National Brands: Refinery29 and Simon will invite indie boutiques with local reach and relevance to participate in The Shopping Block. This will create an interplay between the native, in-market shopping experiences and the very best national retail brands, all within the mall landscape. Local participating vendors include:
• Height of Vintage is Houston’s first Vintage Mobile Shop, offering hand selected vintage fashion, accessories and more. www.heightofvintage.com
• Hatton Henry is a line of handmade bags and accessories, all items are made one at a time in at a workshop in the Houston Heights.  As often as possible, raw materials are sourced from other small businesses within the USA. http://hattonhenry.myshopify.com
• Sun Child is an online shop celebrating a creative lifestyle with well-crafted, everyday objects. Based in Texas, they offer a mix of items that add warmth and meaning to the simple things in our everyday lives. www.shopsunchild.com
• Vida Antigua Vintage, "Vintage Life", grew from the passion and love of fashion. The shop aims to bring back the original styles of the ages. With an eclectic array of items they carry everything from 1940s - early 1990s. www.facebook.com/VidaAntigua
• fLuxe Jewelry flirts with a balance between soft and edgy forms and is inspired by many styles, including art deco, Aztec pottery and modern graphic design. fLuxe Jewelry is a line made from copper sheet metal and patina chemicals. Soft, playful colors compliment the sharp, geometric edges. The jewelry is hand crafted by Kristen Kramlich. www.fluxejewelry.com
• Sal Miel is a unisex jewelry line of mixed metals and textures utilized to create a raw and contrasting aesthetic. Sal Miel caters to both contemporary and traditional lifestyles. Each piece is meticulously handcrafted, and is therefore unique. www.salmiel.com
• Busy-Being + Solid Gold offers art that was previously not available in the Austin market. In the Fall of 2012, Busy-Being launched its community workshop program, offering courses led by local and visiting artists to the local community. www.busy-being.com
• Settlement Goods is a boutique located in Houston, TX specializing in selling emerging and independent designers manufacturing in the United States. www.settlementgoods.com
• Stylist Concierge: The Shopping Block attendees will receive curated style guides that highlight fall’s biggest trends, and where to shop them at Simon retailers.
• Guest Hosts: At each event, city insiders—chosen from local tastemakers in style, fashion and lifestyle industries—will act as hosts. Siblings Hanna Anderson, Sophia Anderson and Joshua Anderson have been selected to host The Shopping Block at Houston Premium Outlets.
• Sweepstakes: Shoppers can enter to win a Simon shopping spree in the form of Simon Giftcards valued at $1,500. A “virtual closet” made up of the hottest items from Simon retailers and curated by Refinery29 editors will be on display during The Shopping Block event to serve as inspiration for what the winner could buy.
• Beauty Bars: Makeup artists will be on-hand at pop-up beauty bars to give shoppers mini makeovers, and share the latest beauty tips from the experts at Refinery29.
• DIY Station: The Shopping Block guests will have an opportunity to personalize tote bags, taking inspiration from two fall 2014 runway trends – Sporty and Embellished. Each trend will have its own moodboard of inspiration pictures posted with a brief description and example of that tote. Guests will be given materials to create their own version of the tote. Brand Ambassadors will be on hand to help guests and explain the activation. 
  

In a recent study by Refinery29, millennial women of all ages and income groups expressed how online, mobile, and social elements all play a critical role in how they shop, often merging their online and in-person experiences. As a reflection of those shopping preferences, Refinery29 and Simon created custom activations that marry the digital and physical experiences together and maximize the social aspects of both.  

“The Shopping Block at Houston Premium Outlets is a totally new experience targeted specifically to millennials,” said Heidi MacMillan, director of marketing and business development. “The event mixes local, independent boutiques and brands with established fashion purveyors, creating a new fashion hybrid that celebrates the power of personal style.”

“Refinery29 has always been rooted in shopping and discovery, and is a champion of independent thinking and true personal style,” said Piera Gelardi, Creative Director, Refinery29. “Refinery29’s audience of millennial women turns to us as a trusted digital source of inspiration and they visit Simon shopping centers for a tangible, tactile experience. The Shopping Block is a perfect marriage of both worlds.”

The Shopping Block experience will be enhanced by editorial posts on Refinery29, including a “Found at the Mall” photo series showcasing the street style sensibility of shoppers who visit The Shopping Block. The events will be supported through co-branded banners on Refinery29 and promotions on Refinery29 and Simon social channels, Simon’s style blog at stylesetter.simon.com and at simon.com/shoppingblock.

Additionally, attendees are encouraged to share their Shopping Block experiences and discoveries using the hashtags #TheShoppingBlock and #FoundAtSimon. Anyone who posts their style on Instagram or Twitter using #FoundAtSimon #Contest will be entered to win a $500 gift card from Simon. Refinery29 editors will select the best Shopping Block inspired entry in October.

Visit www.simon.com/shoppingblock, www.twitter.com/HOUPremOutlets  or

www.facebook.com/houstonpremiumoutlets for the latest event updates.


About Simon

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management, and development, and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe, and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

About Refinery29

Refinery29 is the largest independent style website in the United States and the fastest growing media company on the 2013 Inc. 500 list. Through its 24/7 original editorial content, global and local newsletters, and engaged social community, Refinery29 inspires millennial women to live a more mindful, artful and enlightened life. Refinery29 is based in New York, NY and has raised $30.4 million in funding from Stripes Group, FLOODGATE, First Round, Hearst Corporate, Lerer Ventures, Eastern Capital, and more.

HOUSTON, TEXAS September 25th, 2014 Kandice Rose, Co-Founder of Pretty Girls with Cancer (PGWC) Charity Organization heads up another fabulous fundraiser where 100% proceeds go to support Too Pretty 4 Cancer, a new PGWC program. 

In a fantastic celebration of life, hope, and survival, over 15 cancer survivors, patients, caregivers, families and friends will “rip” the runway in the Kouture 2 Fight Kancer Fashion Show. Females of all different cultures, ages and sizes will relish in all the extravagant joys of womanhood! They will enjoy having their crowns and faces mesmerized by professional hair/make-up artists, and model carefully selected stylish designs by local Houston boutique owners. “I am particularly excited about the Kouture 2 Fight Kancer Fundraiser. I have been to great fashion shows before but this one is special. When dealing with cancer it is easy to focus more on the ugliness of the disease than on the beauty that we still possess internally and externally. Kouture 2 Fight Kancer gives a powerful, life celebrating reason for all survivors and caretakers to put on their fabulous wigs now”, exclaims the three time cancer survivor. 

This event includes door prizes, live music, a silent auction, cocktail reception, heavy appetizers, and all guests 
receive exclusive Pretty Girls with Cancer Thank you gift bags and more! Ticket costs are more than reasonable at 
$20 General Admission and $50 VIP, which includes valet parking, one drink, catwalk seating and a souvenir bag.

Pretty Girls with Cancer is a 501c3 Charity under the Pink Rose Organization. With no cost to those they serve, 
they provide various educational and social services including referring local businesses in the PGWC Network 
to assist with physical appearance needs such as wigs, make up and clothing. PGWC personally reaches over 300 
cancer patients in the Texas Medical Center. Through partnerships with hospitals and organizations they extend 
the arm of support to a broad base of women in need.

Kouture 2 Fight Kancer is Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Café 4212. Show starts at 7:30 pm, doors open 
at 6:00. Purchase tickets online at www.kouture2fightkancer.eventbrite.com Like PGWC’s Facebook Page 
@Prettygirlswithcancer and Follow on Instagram @Prettygirlswithcancer. For sponsor opportunities or ticket and 
event information contact LaTonya Dansby @ 832-303-9791, info@prettygirlswithcancer.com. 

For more information on Pretty Girls with Cancer go to www.prettygirlswithcancer.com.

Hello All!!! My, my, my..... it has been too long!  I went on an extended hiatus due to enjoying life and its surprises!!  I am a Mommy to be!! Yes, yes!!  My husband and I are both elated and can't wait to see our little bundle of joy! I cannot begin to explain how wonderful it is to feel this tiny being moving around in my belly.  I am now comprehending the love that I hear parents speak of.  It's hard to explain, but trust... it is like no other.  I am so in love with someone I have yet to meet!! lol This has truly been an amazing journey. Not only am I expecting, but my sister is too! She and I have been experiencing the ups/downs of pregnancy together.  We are both going to be first time Mothers :) and are so happy to share this chapter in our lives with one another. #loveontop

 I am checking in briefly to let you all know I am still around.  I have a few pre-pregnancy outfit posts that will be shared and also posts from local events going on around the city.  Stay tuned for more to come!

Until next time.....

 Angela and Roi is an online handbag brand that combines fashion and philanthropy through devotion to vibrant colors.  To briefly introduce their 'Donate by Color' mission, the company donates $5 of each handbag sale to different health related charity partners by associated colors.  In coordination with each organization, every Angela & Roi handbag has an attached signature color ribbon to represent a cause.  Their handbags utilize minimal design with a classic touch. Through their collection Angela and Roi try to build a bridge between timeless fashion and trendy styles.  The price is also consumer friendly, ranging from $58 to $148.  They use high quality vegan leather and fabric to make the handbags.  The company was officially launched in February 2013.

HOW 'DONATE BY COLOR' WORKS

When customers purchase a blue product, $5 will be donated to their Colon Cancer Charity partner, Colon Cancer Alliance.  Their company works together in total with eleven non-profit organizations.  In order to be a genuine supporter of each cause, Angela and Roi is builing a program that can directly donate to a specific patient and form a personal relation ship with her.  

TGIF!!!!!  I'm sure you all are just as excited about Friday as I am.  It seems as though this week flew by!  Fridays are when I usually indulge in my favorite pass time.....SHOPPING! lol  Today's outfit post is of a simple graphic top with denim skinny jeans.  Well, I say the top is simple, but if you look closely, it is a bit edgy.  I never realized the detail until after I made the purchase.  The shirt has skulls all over!!! I had to laugh when I noticed; however, I managed to make it soft and girly with my clutch purse/pumps, plus it was only $3!!  Yes, my favorite Rainbow store (in Katy Mills Mall) closed its doors, so everything was 50% if not more!! Gotta love those deals! This is a great look for casual Fridays at work and definitely play thereafter :)

My hair is pushed up in a high puff style.  This was an old twist out that still had definition.  I used a Goody hair band to keep in tact.

Outfit Details Here:

Top: Rainbow
Skinny Jeans : Wal-Mart (old)
Purse: My mom's closet
Shoes: Burlington's (old)
Jewelry: Forever XXI (bangles)|local beauty supply store (earrings)

What are you rocking for casual Friday? Feel free to share/comment!

Until next time.....