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.
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.
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):
Girl Power Hour Contest Rules
Rules and Regulations
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON, AGE 21 AND OVER.
ENTRY:
To enter our contest, log onto www.girlpowerhour.com for details. Send photo and entry to info@girlpowerhour.com by or before February 4th. All entries must be received during that period to be eligible to win a prize. Only one complete entry per person per household sharing the same email address is eligible. Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com are not responsible for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures and/or other conditions beyond its reasonable control.
ELIGIBILITY:
You must be twenty-one or over to enter and win, and a legal resident currently living in western Washington. Employees and their immediate families of Girl Power Hour, its parent, affiliated companies, advertising and promotion agencies, the sponsors and prize donors (collectively, “Sponsors and Administrators”) are not eligible. Only one prize per household, email or street address will be awarded. You may win only one contest every 60 days at Girl Power Hour events and on girlpowerhour.com. By entering, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules, and agree to release the Sponsors and Administrators from any and all liability for injuries, losses or damages of any kind resulting from participation in this drawing.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Void where prohibited. Illegible, unintelligible or incomplete entries or responses will be disqualified. Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com, Sponsors and Administrators are not responsible for any lost, misdirected, stolen or undelivered entries. Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com, Sponsors and Administrators are not responsible for technical, network, electronic, computer, hardware or software failures of any kind, including any injury or damage to entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participating in or downloading any materials in the on-line giveaway. Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com, Sponsors and Administrators are not responsible for incomplete, garbled or delayed internet/email computer entries. In the event that technical or other circumstances compromise this drawing, Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com reserve the right to cancel the contest, and select winners for prizes from all eligible entries received prior to the cancellation. Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com, Sponsors and Administrators are not responsible for typographical errors in the contest site or these rules. Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com reserve the right to share entry information with Sponsors and Administrators.
WINNER SELECTION:
The prizewinners will be selected by the Power Team based on all eligible entries. All drawings will be conducted and judged by Girl Power Hour whose decisions and interpretations of these Official Rules shall apply and be final. Winners will be notified by email and/or telephone. If winners do not respond within two (2) business days of contact, Girl Power Hour reserves the right to randomly select an alternate winner from the names of all entries that did not win a prize. In order to receive a prize, winners may be required to sign an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release, and any additional information, waivers and releases that may be required. Winners will have five (5) days to execute and return the Affidavit of Eligibility and/or Liability/Publicity Release, releasing Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com, Sponsors and Administrators from any claims, losses, injuries or damages of any kind resulting from participation in the Sweepstakes or the use or receipt of any prizes. Failure to comply with the foregoing, or the return of any prize as undeliverable, may cause the winner to forfeit their prize and Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com reserve the right to select an alternate winner.
Except where prohibited by law or regulation, winner’s acceptance of prize will constitute permission for Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com, its affiliated companies, sponsors or prize donors to use winner’s name, likeness, and statements for any purpose in reference to the Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com on-line giveaways without additional compensation, consideration or consent. Winners must be present at the event and agree to a makeover.
PRIZES:
Number of winners selected depends on number of prizes received for each giveaway. The number of eligible entries received during the entry period determines the odds of winning a prize. Girl Power Hour and girlpowerhour.com reserves the right to change or replace the prize at any time with a prize of equal or greater value. The prize is not transferable, assignable nor redeemable for cash. All Federal, State and Local laws and regulations apply. Winners will be responsible for all Federal, State or other applicable taxes in connection with the receipt of prizes.
OFFICIAL RULES AND WINNERS LIST:
For a copy of these Official Rules, please send a self- addressed, stamped envelope to Girl Power Hour contests, (10650 NE 9th PL #725, Bellevue, WA 98004)(WA residents only may omit return postage). For a list of prize-winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Girl Power Hour (10650 NE 9th PL #725, Bellevue, WA 98004) All requests for a list of prize winners must be received no later than 45 days after the above mentioned end date of the contest.
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 Aberdeen, he endured years of extreme physical and emotional abuse from his peers. And the Aberdeen school district did little to nothing to stop it.
Aberdeen junior and high school students would strip Dickerson and taunt him in the school hallways. Daily.
Going to school was a living nightmare for Dickerson.
Yet, he survived and filed a lawsuit.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) represented Dickerman in a suit alleging bullying, etc. ACLU has a website with more information on bullying.
If your child is a victim of bullying, you may have a legal case against the school district for inadequate supervision and failure to intervene and protect your child from harm. Contact attorney Alexandra Filutowski for a legal consultation.
Copyright © 2012 The Filutowski Law Firm, PLLC. Disclaimer: This page is intended for general information purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinions on any specific facts or circumstances. An attorney-client relationship is not created or continued.
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.
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 Hour elements like swag bags, door prizes, bubbly, sweat treats, appetizers, photo opportunities from Post on the Wall and stylish networking while 10 deserving women from the community reveal their new looks. Winners will receive image-changing hair, makeup and style revamps from The N Salon, Neiman Marcus and Style Mentors from Seattle’s top fashion sources while guests engage in workshops designed to showcase how every woman can revamp their wardrobe with the latest trends and confidence boosting style tips. YWCA will be our featured charity for the evening. Learn about their programs, mission and upcoming events.
Please visit click here for details on how to enter to win 1 of 10 makeovers. Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 4th. Tickets for the event can be purchased online: $15 for members, $25 for non-members.
For more information about Girl Power Hour events, for interview opportunities with GPH Founder Darnell Sue or Press Passes, please contact Starr Burroughs at pr@girlpowerhour.com, (206) 330-2147 or visit our website at www.girlpowerhour.com.
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About Girl Power Hour
Girl Power Hour hosts stylish networking events for women on 3rd Thursdays at chic venues in Seattle and on the Eastside. Featuring empowering speakers and themes, ultimate swag bags, non-profit tie-ins, door prizes, a friendly environment to connect over cocktails and other hip elements, Girl Power Hour is the perfect place for like-minded and savvy young professionals to build their business and social circles. Events are 21+. Girl Power Hour was founded by Darnell Sue, a local gal who has created movement that strives to empower, celebrate and inspire women. GPH San Francisco is launching February 3rd, 2012.
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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 Budget and Style” (North Light Books, 2004). “If you’ve got your heart set on an outdoor wedding, there’s no better season.” There are also three great three-day holiday weekends, and guests are more willing to take vacation time in the warm months and/or when kids are out of school, says Wendi Hroncich, founder of Seattle-based Ethereal Events. Other advantages Hroncich points to include a seasonal produce and flowers, and more daylight hours, which is great for photos.
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 back-to -back with my “black” birthday, I sometimes wonder where a bow and arrow is when you need one?
Neiman Marcus at the Bravern will be closing its doors early and rolling out the pink carpet for our annual Girl Power Hour makeover and fashion event, “Love You – Boost Your Wardrobe, Boost Your Biz”.
The experts at Neiman Marcus along with Seattle’s fashion elite will join forces to show you realistic style tips in 4 style workshops while we reveal makeovers from 10 deserving women in the community. Enjoy appetizers, sweet treats, pink bubbly, swag and more, including the chance to win a designer handbag from Neiman Marcus as you learn how to revamp your wardrobe and boost your style with confidence.
