PinkMemo Makes TV Debut on CW33 Dallas Fort Worth with Weekly Pop Culture Trendsetters

I am thrilled to share exciting news with you! Starting next week, I will be collaborating with CW33 DFW Entertainment Reporter Roni Proter on a new evening segment titled Pop Culture: Trendsetters.

Starting this Tuesday, May 2nd, watch CW33 DFW news at 9:00pm and watch POP CULTURE: TRENDSETTERS, a lifestyle report featuring local trendsetters who keep this city buzzing with new ideas, a fresh perspective and unique talent.  What makes this city great are the trendsetters that step outside the norm, create a unique trend, lead the pack, and define themselves by their talent and passion.

Every Monday, Roni will post a blog right here on Dallas: The Front Row highlighting the Tuesday evening’s featured Trendsetter. If you miss the segment during the 9pm news, don’t worry, visit PinkMemo every Thursday and watch the video on PinkTelly Dallas.

If you’re a Trendsetter within your industry we would love to hear from you. Share your career success and email us at TRENDSETTERS.

Shop the Magnificent Menagerie at CURIO

‘Vibrant’ is the first word that comes to mind when I think of Kellie Cashon and her debut collection of sophisticated wares. Curio is the latest cyber launch of fantastic on-line boutiques springing up on the Net. This native Dallas-ite has collected fabulous items, via her jet-setting lifestyle, and grouped them beautifully in this new user-friendly shop.

Kellie has a keen eye and vast interests in all that is beautiful – fashionistas can find “liquid gold” Grecian belts, eye-catching jewelry and delicate vintage handbags, while design diva’s can lust after antique textiles, silver collectibles, unique lighting and striking Asian ceramics. There is simply something for everyone.

“The price point is carefully considered,” says Kellie, “I want good design to be accessible to everyone.” This point of view makes the designer’s site a joy to browse, and the purchases are easy on the pocketbook.  CURIO makes it simple to add pizzazz to your own abode or gift a gal-pal with a unique fashion statement.

Visit this exquisite menagerie of lovely goods through Kellie’s interior design website, Cashon & Co, or beeline to SHOP CURIO.

The History of Wearing Wedding White

In just one day, little girls (and adult women) across the world will finally get to see Prince William marry the princess-to-be of his dreams. Who are we kidding? We finally get to see Kate’s dress!  While the designer and style may be guarded secret, there’s one thing we can pretty much bet on…the dress will be wedding white. And, its all because of William’s great great great great grandmother, Queen Victoria, who wanted to incorporate a piece of lace to her dress.

Queen Victoria 1840

Once upon a time in a land not that far away, a queen found her prince and made a fashionable choice to wear white on her wedding day. That decision would have a ripple effect across the pond that lasted well beyond her reign.  Before Queen Victoria’s picture was plastered all over the U.S. and Great Britain, brides actually wore colored wedding dresses. Sometimes, the women even wore black gowns to say I do!

Queen Victoria’s Wedding

But once the Western World took a look at the queen’s  pure and virginal gown, the rest was bridal history—even if it was for completely different reasons.  The wealthy wore white because it showed they could afford to have the dress cleaned.  The poor wore the color because it was easy to dye and wear again. But by the 20th century, the white wedding gown became a tradition instead of a trend in England and America.

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy 1996

While the wedding dresses in the states seem to be going full circle and utilizing more colors again. There’s one simple fashionable truth…every bride wants to feel like a princess for a day. And, maybe in some small way, Queen Victoria’s happy accident gave every girl her fairy tale ending.

Gwen Stefani in her white and pink wedding dress

Gray Living Opens in Downtown McKinney

If you’ve never been to McKinney, here is your reason to visit: Gray Living, a beautiful and rustic home décor shop filled with everything from furniture to lighting, is open and ready to help make your house a chic home.

This is the first retail venture of owner and founder of Aidan Gray Home, Randal Weeks.  The store has been selling distressed pieces made from reclaimed materials (think rustic metal and worn wood) since mid-March, creating a modern country aesthetic.

Gray Living sells furniture by Aidan Gray and Bobo amongst others, Campo de Fiori garden collection, bedding by Matteo, Lafco candles, and art by Natural Curiousities and Soicher Marin. According to John Bassignani, Gray Living’s store director, “the store is about making your house a home and surrounding yourself with the things you love.”

Visit: Gray Living and Aidan Gray Home

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 2011

Even a drizzly day couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the southern belles who put on their finest chapeaus for the 23rd annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Dallas Arboretum.

Magnificent Millinery Creations

Marilyn Hailey’s vintage hat collection and sketches were on display in the courtyard during the champagne reception. Hailey has collected toppers over the years, and a favorite were the original hats and designs from Frank Olive, who designed hats for Neiman Marcus back when she herself modeled for them.

D’Andra Simmons, Phyllis Comu, Doris Jacobs and Dee Wyly were among the ladies enjoying the wild array of millinery creations.  Wandering the crowd were celebrity judges Valerie Elizabeth, Lisa Garza, Daniel Winson Lewis, LeeAnne Locken and David Wren, looking to dole out fabulous prizes to the best hats.

After a champagne reception, guests enjoyed a fashion show produced by the imitable Jan Strimple, and hosted by Michael Faircloth, which featured luscious fashions from Tory Burch, Karen Millen, Tootsie’s, Betty Reiter and Anne Fontaine.

(left) Jill Rowlett with Honorary Chair, Yvonne Crum a.k.a. Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum sporting McKenzie Childs teapots that they had converted to purses for the occasion

(right) America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru, Steve Kemble, who took home honors for Most Outlandish Hat

At the end of the show, the judges selected their favorites and awards were given out for ‘Most True to Theme’, ‘Most Botanical’, ‘Most Whimsical’, ‘Most Elegant’, ‘Best of Show’, and ‘Most Outlandish’.  Attendees then meandered out to a beautiful tented pavilion where the day dwindled down with a beautiful seated luncheon.

Junior League of Dallas presents Rummage Roundup

With your Spring Cleaning complete and room in your closet for new warm-weather purchases, it’s only appropriate you check out the Junior League of Dallas’ Rummage Roundup this weekend at the Dallas Market Hall.

Some Rummage Roundup dresses: Lilly Pulitzer, Robert Rodriguez

For you early bird shoppers, the Rummage Roundup committee is hosting a VIP party on Friday, April 29^th from 7-9pm. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. Expect to find gems by Robert Rodriguez, Christian Louboutin, Chanel and Lilly Pulitzer, just to name a few.

Pick up a pair of Louboutin’s at the sale!

All proceeds benefit the Junior League of Dallas Community Service fund, which provides financial support to 40+ local non-profit organizations.

When: Saturday, April 30 from 7am-4 pm; Sunday, May 1 from 10 am-4 pm

Where: Freeway Hall at Dallas Market Hall

Tickets: HERE

Visit: Rummage Roundup

Shopping is complimentary on Saturday and Sunday.

The Royal Wedding Skin Treatment at Renee Rouleau

I can’t wait till the Royal Wedding’s over, because if there’s one name I’ve heard way too much, it’s Kate Middleton. I have a feeling the princess-to-be shares the same sentiment. To join in the wedding frenzy without taking bets on what designer will do the dress, why don’t you just make it all about YOU!

Renee Rouleau knows that at this point in the game, you’d much rather lay back, relax and get pampered like a princess with The Royal Skin Treatment. For a peaches and cream complexion that will make even the most talked about British beauty envious, try the skin care expert and celebrity esthetician’s royal treatment: ‘Cream Tea” served with English scones and raspberry jam to start, a 75 minute facial, relaxing scalp massage, and smoothing hand treatment. Leave with an at-home Royal Treatment Mini Facial Glow Kit to keep your skin glowing for days on end, and you’ll be set to find your own Prince Charming. I wonder if Harry is on the market…

To make the whole experience more authentic, ask for esthetician Grainne, who comes complete with a British accent! Visit: The Royal Treatment

Visit: Renee Rouleau

Stanley Korshak and Share our Strength Team Up

No kid should go hungry! And, Dallas’ very own benevolent boutique Stanley Korshak teams up with non-profit Share our Strength to support this worthy cause.

Take a bite out of childhood hunger and purchase an SOS card for $100 and save 20% throughout the store, including The Shak and Gifts & Home. SOS cards are available at the customer service desk and 100% of the cost of the card will go directly to Share Our Strength.

Time to go Shopping! If you cannot get to the store, don’t worry – you can even shop online.  Purchase your SOS card online and start shopping immediately. Available here: SOS Card or call: 214.871.3600 and get your promo code.

When: Now till Saturday, April 30th.

Where: Stanley Korshak – Cedar Springs at Maple Avenue, Dallas.

Why: Help local children who don’t have enough to eat.

* Not valid on sale, special orders, hair salon or skin care and color cosmetics. Cards are not transferable and may not be combined with other offers. Does not apply to prior purchase.

Urban Flower Grange Hall Hosts Gabriella Kiss

Urban Flower Grange Hall, the uber cool Dallas gem with an unparalleled collection of curiosities, will host a Gabriella Kiss trunk show later this month. Shoppers will not only be able to see pieces made exclusively for Urban Flower, they will have the rare opportunity to meet the designer.

Gabriella Kiss’ jewelry is refined and delicate, revealing the awesome beauty of nature’s nuances.  Her pieces are figurative – at once poetic and scientific – and through her designs, Gabriella tries to gracefully honor her enduring fascination with nature, life cycles, birth and death, and the universe in between.  As she herself says, “I think of myself as making small sculptures. I make things I would want to have, things with a timeless quality.

Gabriella Kiss Ghost Ship earrings

Do not miss this rare opportunity to shop these exquisite designs and to meet the design genius behind them.

Gabriella Kiss large Crow silver antler earring

When: April 28 and 29, 10 am-6 pm; meet the designer from 11 am-3 pm.
Where: Urban Flower Grange Hall, 4445 Travis St. Suite 101, Dallas, TX 75205
Visit: www.urbanflowergrangehall.com

Hermes for the Hi-Tech

This past March, gadget gals across the U.S. marveled at the iPad 2.  And if you are one of the lucky new owners, you probably also need a case.  Which is how the French luxury line Hermes enters the picture. Hermes is selling an iPad cover that retails for almost double the price of an actual Apple tablet!  Just to put it into perspective, you can carry your $499 iPad in your $899 Hermes case.

Hermes’ High-tech iPad and Station iPad

It may sound crazy to some but Hermes stands by the price and the product.  The swift calfskin covers are available in two colors, black and “hook ‘em horns” orange. Ok, so you may think that’s a little steep for a cover, but it is leather and besides it’s not like it cost a $1,000 dollars. Oh, wait it does – for $1,400 Hermes also has an ebony evergrain calfskin leatherwork station case.  It allows you to prop up the device and view your media. However, the sticker shock seems like a moot point because if you’re lucky enough to shop at Hermes – does the price even matter?

Visit: Hermes