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Girl Power Hour is stylish networking for women. Our events bring women together in the spirit of community, charity, empowerment and social glam to network and have a cocktail in the chicest venues in town. With professional development events, over 30 bloggers, mentorship and more, Girl Power Hour strives to be a resource for women both offline and on.
Girl Power Hour is thrilled to announce the ultra-chic panel of Style Mentors lending their time and talents to the “Love You” event on February 16 at Neiman Marcus. These ten trendsetters will be styling the winners of our “Boost Your Wardrobe, Boost Your Business” makeover contest. Each Style Mentor will work with a lucky makeover winner, dressing her head-to-toe in a fashionable new look. Mentors, we can’t wait to see you work your magic!
Kate Calamusa (@kcalamusa) Though she spent most of her childhood in Oregon, Seattle Magazine fashion + lifestyle editor Kate Calamusa has long clung to the argument that she’s a Seattle native (she was born on Pill Hill, after all, and moved back to Seattle in 2003). Kate has spent the past five years immersing herself in the burgeoning local fashion scene, producing Seattle magazine’s Seamless in Seattle competition for emerging fashion designers; she also loves that her “research” frequently includes exploring new neighborhoods, testing out new beauty products and recreational shopping. Kate also brings her creativity and style expertise to the bridal realm as editor of Seattle Bride.
Sydney Chavez (@Sydlovesfashion) Sydney Chavez is the owner and founder of Gossip & Glamour, a Seattle-based company that works with fashion industry clients on global sourcing, production and project management. She frequently blogs about local style and shopping on her site Seattle Boutique Blogspot.com and also reports on the global style scene at Sydney Loves Fashion.com.
Niveen Heaton (@adicoraswimwear) Fashion designer Niveen Heaton is the creative mind behind Adicora Swimwear. This Latina-influenced designer grew up around Venezuela’s tropical towns and as a girl she was captivated by artistic expressions such as singing, painting and designing clothes. In 2004, Niveen packed her bags for Seattle to launch her career as a fashion designer. In November 2009 her eponymous label of Americana-Latina-inspired swimwear came to fruition under the name Adicora, inspired by Niveen’s favorite beach in Venezuela. Niveen is beloved by the Seattle fashion community, and she often lends her support to fashion shows and events as a host, producer and stylist.
Nicole Logan (@nicoleevents) Nicole is a Pacific Northwest native and sunny/warm weather girl by heart. Graduating from Wazzu with a degree in Psychology and a love for media and event production, Nicole has built an exciting career freelancing for various lifestyle and travel magazines, online publications and local blogs. The voice behind Seattleite‘s social media and a few other well-known brands, Nicole also developed her own personal brand in social media engagement; you can find her tweeting every day about events, fashion, travel, and foodie culture. Nicole brings her own unique love of fashion and style every where she goes, you rarely will find this busy media gal wearing a pear of flats or forgetting to accessorize her outfit.
Lauren Foster (@425Magazine) Lauren Foster grew up in Los Angeles but moved to the Pacific Northwest for school. As a staff writer for 425 magazine, her job is to explore Seattle’s Eastside. With an interest in personal style and artistic expression, she started covering the fashion scene. Her enthusiasm for the industry ranges from vintage T-shirts to Tiffany & Co. diamonds. She now produces 425 magazine’s photo shoots with a goal to highlight clothing styles that will appeal to the local demographic. Her motto for all things fashion is, “Classic looks never get old.”
Rose Dennis (@BelReporter) Rose Dennis has an extensive background in the corporate fashion and retail world. She is currently a columnist for the Bellevue Reporter and PR Manager for Seattle’s award-winning couture designer, Luly Yang. Rose is a respected trendsetter in the Seattle community. She was voted “Seattle Tastemaker” by the editors of Seattle Magazine in 2006, “Seattle’s Ruling Tastemaker” by Seattle Spinas in 2007, “Seattle Sophisticate” by Seattle Business Monthly in 2008, and “Signature Style Uptown Girl” by Seattle Magazine in 2010. She also earned the “Best Dressed Female” Award by Seattle Magazine in 2010. Rose also serves on many non-profit boards and believes in giving back to her community.
Sherrianne Garcia (@styled_seattle) Sherri Garcia is a laid-back West Coast girl with an East Coast eye for style. Sherri was born in New York but raised in Seattle, and her diverse upbringing inspires her unique perspective as the Lead Wardrobe Stylist at Styled Seattle, Seattle’s top personal styling company. Sherri fell in love with styling at one of the top bridal boutiques in Seattle. She also gained years of practical industry experience by styling at Nordstrom before joining GPH Event Director Darcy Camden at Styled Seattle. Sherri spends her days giving men and women lasting wardrobe makeovers, helping clients save time and money and teaching others to dress their best.
Kristin Puckhaber (@PUCKSKI): Kristen Puckhaber (also known as “Puck”) dove head first into the fashion industry after graduating from Western Washington University. Kristin was the Style Editor at DList Magazine for over four years; before that, she was a representative for a local premium denim company and a top freelance fashion stylist. Currently, she is busy as Brand Director for an exciting new brand: Rich Kids. Kristin is dedicated to helping the fashion industry grow and flourish, and she is eager to share her talents with Girl Power Hour.
We are also excited to round out this esteemed group with two of Neiman Marcus‘s top style experts.
Would you like to win a makeover? Receive a one-on-one styling session at Neiman Marcus with one of our Style Mentors, a personalized make-up lesson with Neiman Marcus cosmetics, a totally transformational hair cut, color and styling by N Salon, an ultimate swag bag–and MORE! Don’t miss your chance, applications are due by Friday, February 3rd.
02.02
Meet the Style Mentors
Girl Power Hour is thrilled to announce the ultra-chic panel of Style Mentors lending their time and talents to the “Love You” event on February 16 at Neiman Marcus. These ten trendsetters will be styling the winners of our “Boost Your Wardrobe, Boost Your Business” makeover contest. Each Style Mentor will work with a lucky [...]
02.01
New Girl’s Guide to Seattle: Valentine’s Day Guide
New Girls Guide to Seattle – discovering the sights and sounds of Seattle and surrounding areas from the prospective of someone new to the city. Every year on February 14, millions of people across the world exchange candy, flowers, and gifts, all in the name of St. Valentine. Legend says St. Valentine was a priest [...]
New Girls Guide to Seattle – discovering the sights and sounds of Seattle and surrounding areas from the prospective of someone new to the city.
Every year on February 14, millions of people across the world exchange candy, flowers, and gifts, all in the name of St. Valentine. Legend says St. Valentine was a priest in Rome, who married young lovers in secret, when Emperor Claudius outlawed marriage for young men. St. Valentine is also rumored to have sent the first valentine greeting card to a young women he fell in love with while in jail. He signed the card, “From your valentine.”
Whether you are long-time loves, new loves or just a single person hoping to meet your love, Valentine’s day can be stressful if you don’t know what events are going on in your area. There are always a lot of options to make this day unforgettable. There are Valentine’s dinner specials, specialized dinner cruises, events at the local wineries and more. I will be providing some different ideas on how to make the night special.
02.01
Want a Makeover? Applications end Friday!
Want a makeover? You’re in luck! Girl Power Hour is running a very special contest. giving away 10 makeovers to deserving women in the community. Winners will reveal their new look at Girl Power Hour on February 16th at Neiman Marcus in the fashion show. The Power Team will select ten deserving women, each of [...]
01.31
Empowered Consumer: Protect Your Children From Bullying at School
Teasing among students in junior and high school is an expected form of the “growing pains” into adulthood, right? Not really. In extreme bullying cases, the law considers the mistreatment as abuse and harassment. And it is illegal. Junior and high school years are influential on a teenager’s development into adulthood. Unfortunately, for Russell Dickerson, III of [...]
Want a makeover? You’re in luck! Girl Power Hour is running a very special contest. giving away 10 makeovers to deserving women in the community. Winners will reveal their new look at Girl Power Hour on February 16th at Neiman Marcus in the fashion show.
The Power Team will select ten deserving women, each of whom will receive a makeover that they will reveal at Girl Power Hour on February 16th at Neiman Marcus in the fashion show. The makeover currently includes (but is not necessarily limited to):
01.31
Win Tickets: Andre Feriante Plays a Special Valentine’s Day Show
Acclaimed to be the “Picasso of the guitar”, Andre Feriante’s music is an entrancing journey. In fact, 2012 marks the 14th year that guitar virtuoso Andre Feriante will host his annual Valentine’s Day Concert at Benaroya Hall’s Nordstrom Recital Hall and we’re giving you tickets! Reacting to 2011 news reports referencing the “The Theater of [...]
01.30
Media Alert: Annual Makeover Event at Neiman Marcus
Bellevue, WA – Neiman Marcus at The Shops at The Bravern will be closing their doors early and rolling out the pink carpet for the annual Girl Power Hour makeover and fashion event, “Love You: Boost Your Wardrobe, Boost Your Biz” on Thursday, February 16th from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The event will include signature Girl Power [...]
Acclaimed to be the “Picasso of the guitar”, Andre Feriante’s music is an entrancing journey.
In fact, 2012 marks the 14th year that guitar virtuoso Andre Feriante will host his annual Valentine’s Day Concert at Benaroya Hall’s Nordstrom Recital Hall and we’re giving you tickets! Reacting to 2011 news reports referencing the “The Theater of War” Andre puts his own spin on this powerful catch phrase by titling his 2012 concert, In the Theater of Love.
Originally born in Naples, Italy, Andre first knew he wanted to pursue music at the age of 16. At this young age, Andre began having premonitions of his future musical career. His Italian up bringing has influenced his music through the classic architecture, layers of history, culture, and travel; other influences include life, people, and nature.
Andre believes “music is a language” and loves the feeling of knowing that he was able to take his audience on a journey, inspire listeners, facilitate self renewal, and take people out of their routine. He claims that performances are conversations with the audience and a way of meditation.
01.30
Wedding Wisdom: Tis the Season- January or June?
Wedding Wisdom ; insider knowledge to help you relieve stress, celebrate, and enjoy planning your dream day! Summer, fall, winter or spring? 2 pros weigh in on the wedding ‘when’ Anna Sachse CTW Features January 12, 2012 Summer Pros: “The weather!” says Christina Friedrichsen, author of “Intimate Weddings: Planning a Small Wedding that Fits Your [...]
01.26
Nice is the New Black: Is 2012 the End of the World Or Just My 20′s?
Whether you are building a bomb shelter because of the Mayan calendar’s predictions or are simply hoping that 2012 isn’t any worse than 2011, every year holds endings as well as beginnings. For me, my last twenty-something birthday is this upcoming February, which is dangerously close to Valentines Day. And with Cupid on my calendar [...]
