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Nooses and Naked Cherubs at the Artist Salon



My favorite/coolest naked cherub Mathew Heggem




Photographer Brian Raby












I was so inspired by the location where the last Artist Salon (@LesSalonnieres) was held in the lower east side on Saturday night that I took some arty stills. Luckily I arrived early to prep for my talk and got some with natural light. Part of the allure of the evening was the slight fear of danger. A dinner mate intimated that he wondered if we would fall through the floor at any moment. Could have been all the nooses hanging around inspiring our smooze about suicide until a fellow artist suggested we switch to discussing sex. There was no typical lighting fixtures so the whole evening was powered by candle lite. Adam Aleksander hosted in what is probably one of the last authentic tenements. I've seen so many interior decorators in Williamsburg fake this decor look but this was the 'swept up' real deal. Below are some of the artists who made this event special:

Adam Aleksander-Host
www.unprecedentedevents.com
http://designsbyadamaleksander.com/
@adamaleksander

Jenny Miller-Host
www.JennyMiller.org
@JennyHighlife

Kara Masi-Ted and Amy SupperClub-Chef
@karamasi
tedandamysupperclub.com/
http://www.karamasi.com/

Gentry Farley-Mixologist
(no website/twitter yet)

Ventiko- Photographer
@sylvadean
www.ventiko.com

Candi Sterling-Moderator
www.buzzine.com candisterling at yahoo.com

Amatullah Lewis- bread purveyor
@SweetSpiceHoney
sweetspiceandhoney@gmail.com

Jeff Orlick- poet
@JeffreyTastes
http://iwantmorefood.com/
http://orlick.wordpress.com/

Pamela Martinez
http://teletextile.com/blog/
http://www.myspace.com/pamelamartinezteletextile

Alexandra Stylist Speaks at Art Salon


Adam Aleksander of @LesSalonnieres invited me to speak about using social media as an artist. I was lucky enough to have the fabulous Thaddeus (also shoots for Myitthings.com) film my talk and the Q&A that followed. A big THANK YOU THADDEUS. If you want to see more of Thaddeus's work go to his SITE.
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TLC & Style Network's Mark Montano talks to Fashion BS about his latest book "The Big Ass Book of Home Decor" and the relationship between Fashion & Home Decor.

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Terrace Talk Spring Fashion with AlexandrA




Are your panty hose in a bunch? Terrible static cling? Layer challenged? What is your fashion question this spring?
Are you experiencing a fashion emergency or conundrum? What one question would you like to ask a style expert? Find out more in the video.
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PART 1 SXSW


Guest columnist Nichole Wright gives us the lowdown on SXSW
From its comparatively humble beginning as a 700-band music showcase in 1987 to its current role as an arbiter of film, interactive media, music and now fashion trends - drawing in over 30,000 official registrants, SXSW has become a hallmark of the no-holds-barred approach to fun that only Austin can provide. As for the style and fashions, Austin is no L.A. or Manhattan - but it has a unique style of it's own - especially during SXSW - lot's of black & grey's, skinny jeans, short flowered sundresses, stripes, cherry red Ray-Ban sun glasses. Hipster heaven - rockabily, indie and punk style! And there were so many unofficial shows and shindigs that inevitably spring up on the outskirts of the more structured festivities.
My first event to attend, albeit on a rainy Monday Night was an invite-only St. Supery tasting and Twitter meet-up at CRU wine bar. We tasted 4 lovely wines from Napa and an assortment of cheeses. The winery's social media guy, Rick Bakas was on hand along with a big screen of live tweets from guests and supporters. Live, virtual reactions to how things tasted! NYC based media outlet, Thrillist recently launched in Austin and held an event at the infamous BBQ joint, Stubb's.

Read more juicy bits on Part 2 SXSW
Nichole Wright, Bon Vivant "girl" is an event planner, publicists, former New Yorker, and recent Austin transplant. Twitter@bonvivantgirl

SXSW Part 2



Continued Part 2 SXSW
By Guest columnist Nichole Wright
Being with Richard Bishop from L.A. of Three AM Artist Management was certainly a pleasure. Always good to be with a hotshot music agent from L.A. at something like this!
We hit the Max's Wine Dive showcase of bands (Avi Buffalo, Baron Von Luxxury, The Soft Pack and Anya Marina) sponsored by The Domain's new aLoft Hotel. Guests scored points for the Spin and Foursquare (the newest social media craze) hosted contests. Later in the afternoon, we discovered a new D.C. based band, The Dance Party, who is just might be the next big thing in electro pop-rock and lead singer looks like a young, hot Johnny Depp. They are all hot, talented & young! That was upstairs at Malverde, above the hot 2nd Street district Mexican restaurant, La Condesa, followed by a legendary DJ set listening to the techno big-beat sounds of The Crystal Method. Took a break for a media interview with a Texas-native band 5, Dignan With over a million My Space hits, they seem poised to keep rocking the scene with their auroral melodies, poetic percussion and ethereal lyrics. Asked where they get their inspiration from, they said Grizzly Bear, Beach House and Arcade Fire. Dignan is the name of a character in the Wes Anderson movie, "Bottle Rocket."
The entire interview will be streamed here:YOUTUBE
Thursday night would down by hopping some of the best industry parties at, where else, The Four Seasons Hotel.
READ MORE ON PART 3-which hot male celebs show up?
Nichole Wright, Bon Vivant "girl" is an event planner, publicists, former New Yorker, and recent Austin transplant. Twitter@bonvivantgirl

SXSW Part 3-Mathew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson


SXSW Part 3
By Guest columnist Nichole Wright
The highlight was on Friday, 200 guests attended a SXSW after-party hosted by John Popper benefiting the local charity H.O.P.E. (http://www.hopecampaign.org/.) Big Red Sun Venue & Gardens ( was the spot, where guests had access to a 7,000 square foot hidden garden in up & coming East Austin. While the DJ Logic got it going, guests mingled under a moonlit pecan groove in the hidden outdoor oasis. The 1930's craftsman style bungalow located on the property had four rooms where sponsors held court and tastings were held by Padilla Cigars, Crunk Energy Drink, Pop Chips, Relish Cupcakes, Walton's Fancy & Staple's "Tippy Bars" (Sandra Bullock's bakery & cafe.) Bartenders served cocktails mixed with local spirits - Dripping Springs Vodka, Deep Eddy Sweet Tea, Icelandic Glacial, Treaty Oaks Rum and Toro de Lidia Tequila made the perfect margaritas. Blues Traveler playing was the real treat- live music under the stars, literally! Local celeb Matthew McConaughey and the actor Woody Harrelson turned out.


Nichole Wright, Bon Vivant "girl" is an event planner, publicists, former New Yorker, and recent Austin transplant.
Twitter@bonvivantgirl

Teens, Heat, Weaves, & Paws...Did You Miss Fashion BS?

I can't believe it's been 4 WEEKS since our last post and a lot has happened since you last heard from us! First, we got hit by the "Teen Revolution," then we took a trip down south and experienced the "Miami Heat," at Rock Fashion Week, and finally "'Weave' Got" a lesson in Weave 101 with celebrity hairstylist Amoy Pitters.
 
On this week's episode, we take you inside Fashion for Paws™ (F4P). The Washington Humane Society's 4th annual program that infuses the nation's capital with cutting edge high fashion, an extraordinary crowd of VIP's, fashion and animals lovers alike.

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