In the glitz and glam of Hollywood, stunning hairstyles are a way of life and Kim Kimble is the go-to stylist for A-List celebrities when they need a red carpet coif or an emergency “do.” In her new series L.A. HAIR, premiering Thursday, May 31 at 10 PM ET/PT, viewers follow Kim as she manages her team of talented, yet high-strung stylists as they make over Hollywood’s elite, one strand at a time. Working in close quarters proves intense for her staff as they often bicker and joke like family yet struggle to meet Kim’s standards of professionalism.

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Throughout the season, Kim finds herself questioning the commitment of some of her stylists, including an overly-eager Angela who goes behind Kim’s back in attempt to steal her clients; the sassy China who is so dramatic it drives Kim nuts; and her assistant Anthony, who doesn’t seem to know where his loyalties should be. Add to the mix Kim’s headstrong mom Jasmine who has her own ideas on how the salon should be operated and you’ve got the perfect recipe for drama. If that isn’t enough to make her head spin, Kim’s lease expires before her new salon is finished, forcing her to find another space before she and her stylists are evicted. As the heart and soul of the operation, Kim spends her days juggling her vast celebrity clientele and growing a business in addition to carving out time for her personal life. But her biggest challenge may be dealing with the sometimes inflated egos of her staff – that’s when the competition behind the chair becomes fierce and the scissors come out.

Divas Kelly Rowland, Brandy, Laila Ali, Garcelle Beavais, Omarosa, Mary Mary, Kym Whitley, Mikki Taylor, Shari Headley and Kim’s other bold-face named clients are featured in the series.

After the May 31^st premiere, new episodes of L.A. HAIR will air in its regular timeslot Thursdays at 9 PM ET/PT (beginning June 7).

For more information on L.A. HAIR, please visit WEtv.com for exclusive videos, photos, bios and blogs from the show’s stylists.

StudioWed Presents… The Wedding Experience

The Wedding Experience is perfect for newly engaged couples to jump start their journey down the aisle, featuring workshops geared toward helping couples plan a successful wedding.  The event will consist of interactive workshops, table inspiration designs, pop-up wedding shops, lunch, dessert, and cocktails.

The event runs 11:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday April 14th.

This event will be held in conjunction with StudioWed’s grand re-opening in their brand new 2400sf studio space! In celebration of the new studio there will be lots of great giveaways and plenty of cocktails on hand!

Guests register to attend at http://studiowedexperience.eventbrite.com/

If you think back, for most of us, getting a relaxer was a rite of passage around the age of 14 and since then you have kept up the chemical services that only required one uncomfortable salon visit every 6 to 8 weeks that left you with silky straight hair (even when wet).  Fast forward to 2012, you’ve discovered that you never really had to work with your natural hair hands on.  You went from your Mom pressing your hair in the kitchen as a child to her turning you over to the salon when you became of age.  So what do you do now to make a successful transition without the rumored hair breakage or BIG CHOP?

Our good friends at Design Essentials are dedicated to the business of healthy hair care. They have listened to the demands of women wanting ‘natural hair’ with the same manageability of relaxed hair and the flexibility to wear naturally curly styles.  The New Strengthening Therapy System is a formaldehyde FREE system carefully designed for transitioning, chemical free, and even relaxed clients that delivers up to 12 weeks of frizz free, humidity resistant style with maximum smoothness and the flexibility of defined curly styles.

At the 2012 Bronner Brothers Hair Show inAtlanta, Brownie of The Brownie Brushes Salon inOaklandCA, was excited to talk about the launch and even gave a demonstration of The Strengthening Therapy System on clients with the three specific hair types.  I also sat down with Rebecca Mariolis, Director of Education, and she explained that The Strengthening Therapy System is not to be confused with a straightening or blow out system that can contain harmful chemicals. The key ingredients are micro fine, cysteine amino acids that restore, strengthen and recondition the hair which results in stronger, healthier hair from root to tip.  When used by a professional stylist, this system virtually eliminates the need for the BIG CHOP and the process of ‘training the hair’ to remain straight in humid conditions.

So now you can be chemically free and still have the freedom to workout, enjoy the great outdoors and welcome the rain.

Ask your stylist about The New Strengthening Therapy System by Design Essentials today and get on your way to beautiful, natural hair.

You’ve spent the weekend sorting your threads and quickly realize that your spring wardrobe needs a little revitalizing. Before you gas up your car for a day of crowded mall hopping, get your BFFs together and join Chic Boutique Tour for their Spring Indulgence Shopping Soirée scheduled for Saturday April 7th @ 11am.

You’re probably wondering, just what is the Chic Boutique Tour? Imagine being chauffeured from boutique to boutique, reclining in the comfort of a luxury motor coach, socializing with other women, while being catered to with a delectable lunch and unlimited cocktails. Each Chic Boutique Tour begins with a Pink Carpet Social at 11am (location to be posted on www.Chicboutiquetour.com). Guests are escorted to the pink carpet where fashion photographers await their arrival. “It’s so much fun, very paparazzi style,” offers Rosalynn Wilson, CEO and Founder. “As they exit the carpet, they’re served their first cocktail of the day. We usually start with a cocktail from our beverage sponsors, and a light desserts. There’s a little time to mingle and meet your fellow tourists before the pink carpet stroll is redirected to the luxury motor coach for the boutique excursion.”

Typically the tour visits 4-5 boutiques and guests are served constantly while on board. “I’ve spent all winter exploring the boutiques in the city and can’t wait to introduce our guests to some very new boutiques in the Atlanta Metro area. For the Spring Indulgence Tour, we’re taking guests to London loves MarLo, Pink Sky Boutique, Bombay Gal Butik, and Bouchic Boutique.”

After spending almost six months in cold weather and monotone wardrobes, we’re sure you’re anticipating the bright sunshine and warmer weather. Here’s an opportunity to refresh your wardrobe and experience Chic Boutique Tour, the ultimate girl’s day out!

Chic Boutique Tour guests will receive discounts on their fashion finds from participating boutiques.

Cost: $55 per ticket and $45 per ticket if purchasing two.
Purchase at Chic Boutique Tour Eventbrite or by calling 678-719-CHIC.

Chic Boutique Tour also offers group rates. If you’d like to get a group of friends or a community group/organization together, contact Rosalynn Wilson directly at 678-719-CHIC.

Please be our guest for an intimate evening with Atlanta’s Style-Makers during “Access Granted Signature Series: The Bold Visionaries of 2012”. 

Darcy Harris of The VIP Room Design Studio and honoree SIMCOlifestyle will host the Luxury Signature Series to feature rising industry icons in Art, Style, Design, Media, Philanthropy and Luxury at 7pm on Saturday, January 28, 2012.

2012 Honorees:

SIMCOlifestyle

Urban Lux Magazine

CALIBER Enterprises

The COTRICE Collection

CHIC Evolution In Art

40 Girls And Some Shoes

Urban Lux Magazine is honored to be reconized as a Bold Visionary of 2012 by Darcy Harris of The VIP Room Design Studio and has been given the gracious opportunity to release “THE NEXT CHAPTER” January 2012 Issue of Urban Lux Magazine at this spectacular event.

Printed copies of this very special edition will be available. 

Connect with us and The Bold Visionaries of 2012 at #TasteLUXE at your social media channels, and please confirm your attendance by emailing RSVP@pompandruckus.com by Tuesday, January 24, 2012.

EVENT:  ACCESS GRANTED

DATE:  Saturday, January 28, 2012

TIME:  7:00 pm until 10:00 pm

VENUE:  SIMCOlifestyle@  800 Peachtree Street, Atlanta Georgia 30308

In this first edition of Urban Lux in 2012, we have included numerous articles to help you begin your next chapter in life, along with examples of individuals who have already begun their next chapter.

A few of these ideas and examples in this issue are: We Dare You – a guide to helping you to improve your fashion sense, page 14; Beyond Business as Usual – ideas to update your home office and make it functional, page 18; you are encouraged to Let Your Mind, Body and Soul be Organically Grown, page 46; be encouraged by cancer survivor Chef David DeCuir, who talks about his perspective on life and starting his new chapter, page 36. As a motivation to change, our feature article about Frank Ski highlights the accomplishment of a man on a mission to unprecedented territory.  On Page 28 Frank shares with Urban Lux his life lessons, his embarking of new ventures and how he maintains his close friendships enevn in the midst of adversity.

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We all love our four legged trusted friends, they love us unconditionally each and every time we walk in the door!

I myself have a beautiful yellow Labrador Retriever, she’s just like her mommy a true DIVA!  When the weather is not to her liking, she definitely pulls out her DIVA card. Sophie will not go out when it’s pouring rain or when it’s really cold outside!

So what does mommy do in a situation like this, I look to make my baby as comfortable and stylish as possible. In my quest of looking for some really cute but functional gear for Ms. Sophie I came across this wonderful website of adorable things for my furry little friend!  When I chose to winterize her dwellings and outer gear, Olive has an array of raincoats, dog beds, blankets, pillows and outdoor gear to keep Ms. Sophie in a different but cozy outfit every time she hits the door! They offer an array of products that are guaranteed to be healthy and environmentaly safe for our pets!  Their products are toxin- and carcinogen-free, which makes them safe for our pets and even for our homes. Even when they ship your products they are shipped in low-impact packaging, from recycled boxes to biodegradable packing peanuts. They take pride in what products they sell and search for the most unique and tasty treats for our devoted friends! Not only is the company looking out for the earth, but they offer products  that are very lifestyle driven for that person who wants his cat or dog to look just as Fashion forward as they are!  http://www.olivegreendog.com/

Darcy “D-Luxe” Harris

The VIP Room Design Studio

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We take a deep breath and begin the count down…10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.  In a blink of an eye a new year appears.  There is laughter, hugs, kisses and toasts. The party continues and life goes on.

There are declarations of becoming a better [insert your declaration here] and promises to loose [insert your weight loss goal here]. For some, this ritual becomes a revolving theme with no change in [insert your challenge here]. It sounds a little like the same old story.

In fact, main stream media has Americans pegged and has had a hand at keeping the revolving themes alive. Pay attention to the commercials that are running now and the ones that will continue to run throughout the month of January.  Marketers know that many individuals are desperately trying to recapture the person they once were and are stuck in an old chapter of life from the past. It’s time to move on to the next chapter.  It is time to time to appreciate and except the present circumstances, improve and begin the next chapter in life.

What’s your next chapter? Will you allow circumstance or other people to write your story or will you begin to live out the story that GOD has written for you?

 I’m just sayin….

Words:  Lentheus Chaney

“Every man should be born again on the first day of January.  Start with a fresh page.  Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past.”  ~Henry Ward Beecher

The weather is chilly, the leaves are falling and if you’re like me, I find myself wondering how the year passed so quickly. As Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner people are already out shopping for that perfect gift.

This season I’ve been thinking about the act of giving and what it would take to get the unemployed get back to work so they can provide for themselves and their family. With those thoughts, I started a campaign to find products that are made and manufactured in America that I could suggest to you for gift ideas this year. You can find some great American-made gift selections on page 13, along with an article explaining why buying American-made products is so important for our struggling economy and high unemployment rate.

I also had an opportunity to meet Chanita Foster and a group of courageous and giving business women who put aside all their family issues, business ventures and daily luxuries to partner with Beyond the Game Foundation for a life-changing and unforgettable mission-trip to Africa. Read all about their journey and experiences on page 24.

I am excited about the holidays this year, anticipating reuniting and having fun with my friends and family and I am thankful to GOD for being present and accounted for! That’s what the holidays are all about . . . making connections and having gratitude. Enjoy!  - Lentheus

Join us Thursday December 1, 2011

THE EVENT…

HOSTED BY: THE LADIES OF BEYOND THE GAME

DATE: Thursday, December 1, 2011

TIME: 7:00pm until 10:00pm (Complementary LUX Cocktails and Cuisine)

LOCATION: Le Fais dodo | 1611 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd. Suite D | Atlanta, GA 30318

DIRECTIONS:  http://mapq.st/uRkkiH

BENEFITING: BEYOND THE GAME FOUNDATION.

Join us for a LUX evening of STYLE, CULTURE and CONSCIENCE at Urban Lux Magazine’s 3rd Annual LUX Gift and Holiday Trunk show and the release of “THANKFUL TO GIVE” Holiday 2011 Issue.  The evening will be inclusive of 200+ of Atlanta’s most fashionable ladies and gentlemen as they are enticed by men’s and ladies fashion, jewelry, fragrance and bag creations from the exclusive product lines of  some of Atlanta’s most talented designers.  As you sip, taste and explore the unique space of Le Fais dodo, you will experience the ultimate LUX shopping experience and be entertained all while supporting a good cause. 

THE CAUSE…

Beyond The Game Beyond Foundation, founded by Chanita Foster, provides two full-meals daily to over 1,000 children in the village of Swaziland Africa and just completed the building of a school that is scheduled to open in January, 2012.

The Ladies of Beyond The Game, a group of courageous and giving business women, recently put aside all their family issues, business ventures and daily luxuries to partner with Beyond the Game Foundation for a life-changing and unforgettable mission-trip to Africa. Read all about their journey and experiences on page 24 of Urban Lux Magazine.

Guests who make a personal donation at the door will receive a complementary printed edition of URBAN LUX MAGAZINE. Proceeds will benefit Beyond The Game Foundation and the children of Swaziland Africa.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP ONLINE  or email: RSVP@liveurbanlux.com

FEATURED DESIGNERS & VENDORS . . .

BELLE & GRACE   |  ENJEANIOUS BY REAN  |  DONNIE WELLZ  |  SLEEVE JEWELRY  |  CHIC BOUTIQUE TOUR  |  EXOTIC CARS SOUTH  |  KEN BARBER SIGNATURE  |  I AM SCENTUAL  |  GENE GIMONO  |  WILL VERDEJA

Ebony Steele hosted the Bare Chest for Breast Cancer Runway Event last evening at 595 North Event Venue and Lounge.

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In celebration of her 4-year survivor-ship, Ebony Steele, co-host of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, hosted the 2nd Annual Bare Chest for Breast Cancer Runway Event at 595 North in downtown Atlanta. Proceeds from this event are donated to the Susan G. Komen Circle of Promise, where Ebony serves as a national ambassador.

In her call to action, Ebony stated to the crowd, “Although there are more Caucasian women to be diagnosed with breast cancer, African American women are more likely to meet their demise to the deadly disease.”  Ebony then invited all breast cancer survivors in the audience  to the stage and they each  received a  standing ovation as they approached one by one.

Guests that arrived early where pleasured to attend the African Pride Gifting Suite including pampering services from manicurists and makeup artists; gifted items from fashion boutiques; courtesy hand, foot and back massages; complimentary champagne and hors d’oeuvres finished with sweet dessert treats. The all male runway show featured designs from Ken Barber Signature, Shaka King New York, Kickboard Kouture, DTLR, Lee Gregory and D&K Suit City.
 
Notable attendees of the event included Musiq Soulchild, Cynthia Bailey (RHOA), Kandi Burress (RHOA), Rickey Smiley (Comedian), Roger Bobb, Jamal Anderson (former Atlanta Falcon), OJ Santiago (former Atlanta Falcon), Charlene Bastien (National Director-Strength of Nature), Freddy Cameron (Georgia Entertainment Association), Marvin Montgomery (Cosmopolitan Magazine’s Hottest Bachelor in GA) and a host of Atlanta influencers. 

Vendors of the African Pride Gifting Suite included services and contributions from All Day Energy, Atlanta Braves, Cake Café Atlanta, Candy Collections, Dor’Nee Natural , E6 Energy, Flowerama, Gloria the Cake Lady, Gorjes Faces, Janssen Robinson, JF Lazrtigue Hair Care, LAMIK, Lavish Boutique, Luxe Nail Bar, Rio Shirah Body Paint, Seen Global, Shades of Monet and Terrance Terry Manicurist.

 

 

 

The ATLANTA Bare Chest for Breast Cancer Event was supported with effort from a VIP Host Committee Members whose names are: Charlene Bastien, National Marketing Director – Strength of Nature; Askia Fountain, CEO/Executive A&R Timeless Entertainment; April Love, Ask April Love; Autumn Bailey Ford, Executive Producer; Brian Short, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist; Chef Jason Ellis, Social Cravings & FOX’s Hell’s Kitchen; Daniel & Shauna Wilcox, (former) NFL Player; Danielle Parks, Honey PR Management; Eddie Rhodman, Destined for Success Management; Erik Burton, PROFILE Marketing & PR; Freddy Cameron, VP Georgia Entertainment; J’Aimeka Jai Ferrell, The Jai Group, LLC; Jamal Anderson, (former) NFL player & Sports Analyst; Janae Veal, Personal trainer/NPC figure competitor/Breast Cancer Survivor; Jovita Moore, WSB-TV News Anchor; Lori Hall, Director of Entertainment Marketing – TBS, TCM, TNT; Monica Coleman, M320 Consulting; Nicole Garner, The Garner Circle PR; Olori Swank, Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist; Sheri Riley, Glue Inc; The J. Lewis Group; Tamiko Hope, Word Ink; and Warren Huntley, Warren Huntley Presents. 

For more information please visit: http://www.ebonysteele.com/ and http://www.circleofpromise.org/

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