Booker T. Flyinghorse Kicks Off

A cocktail reception launching the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts’ FLYINGHORSE II Performance Festival was held on Wednesday, February 1^st.  Molly Byrne graciously opened her home for the event, giving partygoers an incredible view of the Dallas Arts District and the high school campus.

This annual festival/fundraiser showcases and celebrates the incredible talent of high school students. The Advisory Board works to advance the Performing and Visual Arts, providing opportunities and experiences for students and faculty in the pursuit of excellence in the arts and academics.

Sharon Young and John Kirtland hosted the committee members including the Advisory Board Executive Director Lisa Holland and the event chair Gabrielle de Papp. Other committee members in attendance included Jacqueline Anderson, Jenny and John Kirtland, Sheryl and Eric Maas, and Lisa Runyon.

FLYINGHORSE II will take place Saturday, May 5^th at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.

Beauty Live at the Galleria Dallas

Mark your calendars because Beauty Live, the nations top cosmetic and beauty event is back at the Galleria Dallas, and for one weekend only. On March 17 and 18, some of the nation’s top beauty pros will visit the Galleria Dallas and share their best-kept beauty secrets.

Rachel Zoe’s beauty stylist (and bff) Joey Maalouf will be on hand dishing out his tips to getting glam, in addition to Elgin Charles the, ‘Emperor of Hair,’ and star from VH1’s Beverly Hills Fabulous, John Fussell the Chanel National Makeup Artist and Joanna Hathcock, a model, makeup artist and beauty coach, just to name a few.

Galleria Dallas will be taken over by beauty events, and the North and South stages will be the go-to spots to watch the beauty pros in action. Whether you need to know how to create red carpet braids, or the secret to fabulous skin this is the place for answers to all your beauty questions.

The best part about Beauty Live, it’s free! From the in-store events to the giveaways, demonstrations and makeovers all you need to become a beauty know-it-all is to show up!  For more information about Beauty Live 2012 and schedule of events, click to the Galleria Dallas website.

Neiman Marcus Spring 2012 Beauty Event

If you’re in a beauty rut, or just love new cosmetics get ready for some good news. The Neiman Marcus beauty event is happening now! Until Sunday, March 4, head to any Neiman Marcus to celebrate spring’s biggest beauty trend— color.

In the beauty department you’ll find makeovers, one-on-one consultations, and the newest fragrances and colors for spring. But the fun doesn’t stop there, when you spend $100 on any cosmetic or fragrance purchase you will receive a bright tote bag filled to the brim with swag. The bag includes high-end samples from all of the best names in beauty including Tom Ford, Fekkai, Clé de Peau, Kiehl’s and of course, La Mer.

In case you’re in need for some product suggestions we’ve got you covered. First, let’s talk about a tan. It’s all about the faux glow these days but it’s crucial to look sun kissed rather than over-tanned. We’ve found your perfect self-tanning product, Kate Somerville’s Somerville360° Face Self Tanning Pads. The Tanning Pads work with your skin to gradually tan your face to a natural shade while also containing anti-aging ingredients. $45 for 12 pads at Neiman Marcus.

Now that you know how to get your glow, let’s work on the skin’s radiance. Clé de Peau Beauté’s Luminizing Face Enhancer is the perfect product to highlight your complexion. The light directing technology reflects and diffuses, making your skin look luminous. The pretty powder is available in two shades, pastel or gold, and comes in a chic jeweled compact designed by jeweler Shaun Leane. $95 for powder and compact at Neiman Marcus.

Dallas Museum of Art’s 20th Anniversary Silver Supper

More than 150 guests gathered in the barrel vaults of the Dallas Museum of Art to celebrate twenty years of the Silver Supper dinner. The dinner, themed The Great Makers of American Silver, offered an extensive display of the Museum’s silver treasures from the Gilded Age to as late as the last century.

The Silver Supper supports the Dallas Museum of Art’s Decorative Arts Acquisition Endowment Fund collection, raising more than $1 million since 1987. The Museum has the most comprehensive 19^th and 20^th century American silver collection of its kind in the world.

On Friday, January 27^th, the chair of Silver Supper 2012, Peggy Sewell, hosted the dinner.  Dr. Maxwell and Jacqueline Anderson were found among the silver treasures along with Kevin Tucker, Deedie Rose, and Ray and Heather Washburne. Capera Ryan, Bob and Rachel Dedman, and Margaret McDermott also attended.

This was the first year the Silver Supper had a presenting sponsor with the same mission as the Dallas Museum of Art—Highland Park Village.  Both united in the mission, to collect, preserve, and interpret works of art. For more information about Silver Supper, visit the Dallas Museum of Art.

Marc Jacobs and Diane von Furstenberg both Fashionably Loud

A famous lyricist once sang, “We are living in a material world and I am a material girl”. How apropos that now you can listen to the material mom, Madonna, via designer earbuds! Marc Jacobs and Diane von Furstenberg are just two of the latest fashion designers to embrace the tech world and design stylish headphones!

Marc by Marc Jacobs: star earbuds.

Marc Jacobs’ earbuds echo his whimsical clothing and accessories—the pair of star earbuds is available in black, purple, or hot pink, which are attached to a cord in a contrasting color. And, if you did want someone to know you’re listening to your music on designer earbuds, the Marc by Marc Jacobs label is embedded on a tab. You can also find a cute eye-catching yellow heart shaped pair of Marc earbuds—prices range from $38-$40.

Diane von Furstenberg: heart earbuds.

We all know diamonds are a girl’s bff, but hearts may come in a close second. Designer icon Diane von Furstenberg also has a pair of heart headphones, but her earbuds are white with a symbolic red heart. Ms. Furstenberg also carries a green and white pair of earbuds painted in her signature print, the earbuds retail for only $25.00. So, do you want to rock a pair of earbuds that look fashionably loud or whimsically relaxed…the choice is yours!

Websites:  Marc Jacobs’ heart shape, Marc Jacobs’ star earbuds, Diana Von Furstenberg’s earbuds

The Unicef Experience Patron Party

A private Patron Party to promote “The UNICEF Experience” was hosted at the home of Selwyn Rayzor and Richard Moses on Wednesday, February 1^st. This one-of-a-kind experience is designed to raise funds for UNICEF and awareness among the community about issues children face across the globe. During the cocktail reception, the Senior Vice President of Development at the U.S.  Fund for UNICEF Robert Thompson spoke of UNICEF’s efforts to reduce child mortality worldwide to provide children, with the essentials to promote a safe and healthy childhood.

Event chair, Joyce Goss, attended the patron party, along with other UNICEF Experience Committee members such as Jim and Jill Cochran, Kenny Goss, Trisha and Jack Dixon, and Merry and Chad Vose.

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF will bring The UNICEF Experience to The Goss-Michael Foundation in Dallas, with honorary chair Jenna Bush Hager, this Friday, February 24^th. Guests will get an insider view of UNICEF’s lifesaving work, and experience what many vulnerable children in developing countries face just to survive each day. For more information about the event visit The UNICEF Experience.

Going Mad for the Mad Men Makeup Collection

Don Draper may be a fictional character, but that hasn’t stopped women the world over from wanting to gain his attention. Now there’s a chance to be the envy of the office with the release of a Mad Men makeup collection by Estee Lauder!

Ranging in price from $25 to $40, you can now have Betty’s blush or Peggy’s pout with cosmetics inspired by vintage Estee Lauder designs dating back to the 1960’s. Called the Mad Men Color Collection, this combo features a seductive red lipstick and a rosy crème rouge for cheeks; both gilded in a golden tube and compact that double as collectible keepsakes. Currently available for pre-order, the cosmetics follow in the footsteps of another collection inspired by the retro TV show, the second Mad Men collaboration with Banana Republic—perfect timing if you ask me. The 40+ clothing items are designed in conjunction with the show’s award-winning costume designer Janie Bryant and will be revealed in stores for Spring 2012. That’s just enough time to perfect your vintage vixen look, mix a martini, and pucker up for the season premiere on March 25!

For more information on either collection, visit Estee Lauder or Banana Republic.

Happy National Margarita Day

Raise a glass to the artful blend of tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice on this National Margarita Day. There are many stories about who made that first one as well; I personally like the one that included Margaret Sames, a Dallas socialite, that inspired the cocktail while vacationing in Acapulco in the late 1904’s. Whatever the origin, the original still reigns; whether it’s on the rocks or frozen, with salt or without—however you can also easily enjoy one of the thousands of renditions that have been created since. If you are in the mood to toast this holiday, consider mixing up one of these tasty tributes to this National Margarita Day.

Camarena Raspberry Margarita

1 1/2 oz of Camarena Silver Tequila

1 -2 oz Fresh Raspberries

1/2 oz of Agave Nectar

1 oz of Fresh lime juice

Sprig of Mint for Garnish

Directions: In a rocks glass muddle raspberries; add agave nectar, lime juice and tequila. Fill glass with ice cubes and use a cocktail stirrer to vigorously stir the cocktail. Garnish with mint sprig and a few raspberries.

Jalapeno Cilantro Margarita

1 1/2 oz blanco tequila, like Man in Black Blanco from Texan Kinky Friedman

3/4 oz lime juice

1/4 oz agave nectar (or substitute lime juice and agave nectar for 1 oz Margarita Texas Mix)

3 small pieces of fresh jalapeno pepper

1/4 oz orange liqueur

8 cilantro leaves

Directions: Muddle cilantro and jalapeno pieces, add tequila and orange liqueur, then shake and strain over ice. Garnish with cilantro and pepper.

Patrón Pomegranate Margarita

1/4 oz Patrón Silver

1/4 oz Patrón Citrónge

1 oz fresh squeezed pomegranate juice

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1/4 oz fresh lemon juice

1/4 oz simple syrup

Salt
lime wheel for garnish

Sprig of mint for garnish

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice cubes, and shake well. Serve straight up in a chilled martini glass or on the rocks in old-fashioned glass. Garnish with half-salt rim, lime wheel, and a fresh sprig of mint.

Ultimate Peruvian Margarita

1 oz. Pisco Portón

1 oz. Grand Marnier

½ oz. fresh lime juice

½ oz. fresh lemon juice

1 oz. simple syrup

Directions:

Shake ingredients with ice, then strain into a margarita glass and garnish with a lime and an orange wedge

Tracy Reese: Tasteful Color – Fall 2012

The color palette read like a culinary recipe, confident and bold with colors named lemon, juniper, chestnut, tomato, and carrot—cooking up one tasty collection.  There is no such ailment as the winter blues with Ms. Reese; the Fall 2012 collection exuded colorful charm with a rich mix of textiles and a happy-go-lucky optimism that imposed a sense of feminine and empowered style.

Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison Getty Images.

The runway backdrop resembled the artful collaboration of the seasonal mood boards, depicting dashes of violet and Persian blue into the edible color palette.

Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison Getty Images.

The front row bequeathed a fine folly of fashionable contenders such as; Louise Row, Kate Mara and Nikki Reed—who all admired the warmth of cowl neck sweaters, jacquard tiered minis, easy shift dresses, and gold laminated skirts.

Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison Getty Images.

A shearling trimmed duffle coat in tomato, a chestnut neoprene ponte pant, juniper peplum reefer coat, and Astrakhan jacket produced tailored, sharp, and cozy styles—perfect layering accoutrements for your winter wardrobe.

My favorite look—the shearling trimmed coat in tomato worn with a gold dress.

Manolo Blahnik for J. Crew Debuts at NYFW

If you’ve ever answered the question “which Sex and the City character am I?” as Carrie Bradshaw with a sprinkle of Charlotte York, then listen up: Manolo Blahnik is teaming up with J. Crew!

Debuting at Fashion Week, the collection was revealed on the runway—a sole pair of Manolo’s in the classic “BB” pump style, combined with pastel fabrics and ethereal floral prints, exclusive only to the J. Crew brand (oh, and with glitter of course).  The collab is apparently a dream-fulfilled for creative director Jenna Lyons, who has been pining to team up with Blahnik for years.

Come Fall 2012, the pumps will be available for purchase online-only at Jcrew.com. But don’t pull out the plastic just yet… unlike other designer collaborations; there won’t be any discounted duds here. The shoes will likely sell for the same amount that a typical pair of Manolo’s cost, somewhere in the $595 range. Then again, another peek at the pictures and I think a month of Ramen noodles might not be so bad after all.