In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month, a fun filled event called BRAvo has been planned for Wednesday, October 12, 2011. BRAvo will feature a live auction of celebrity autographed bras and a displayof winning bras from a decorating challenge held this past  Summer.  The BRAvo decorating challenge was created to allow individuals to show their creativity in support of breast cancer survivors and community education behind the deadly disease.

Bravo Night will be hosted by WNIC and Fox 2 Detroit’s Jay Towers and will take place on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, BRAtini bar and cocktails.  The event will celebrate 35 celebrity-autographed bras during both the live and silent auctions. Celebrities who autographed bras for this special event include; Kid Rock, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kim Kardashian, Eva Longoria, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban and more.

Proceeds from BRAvo will benefit the Mount Clemen’s Regional Ted B. Wahby Cancer Center to provide assistance and care for women in the community. A portion of the proceeds will assist in providing free screening mammograms. The Mount Clemens Regional Medical Center and the Ted B. Wahby Cancer Center are hosting this event in hopes that BRAvo will help the increase of breast cancer awareness.

BRAvo will take place at Mirage located at 16980, Clinton Twp, Mi. Tickets are $35. To purchase tickets call 586-741-4330. Visit www.mcrmc.org/bravo for more detailed info.

                    

ROYAL OAK, MI

April 14, 2010 – Environmentally-conscious and education-minded non-profit AShirtBag has embarked on its next major fund-raising effort. This time, founder Jeff Newsom adds Michigan born and bred celebrities into the mix.  “We’ve asked comedians, musicians, actors and artists – who have a connection to Michigan – to donate their used tank tops or A-shirts to our cause,” said Newsom. “From each celebrity,  a-shirt will be crafted into a reusable tote bag. A custom “AShirtBag” tag will come autographed by the celebrity donor then attached to the bag.” Newsom has secured participation from such stars as Kid Rock, Sandra Bernhard, Mayer Hawthorne, Paradime, The Dirty Americans, Dita Von Teese and many more.

The donated shirts have been sewn into AShirtBag’s, and will be showcased at Pluto in Birmingham (400 Hamilton Row) on Earth Day, Thursday, April 22nd.  The public is encouraged to stop by and preview the bags from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Each celebrity-donated bag will be available for bidding at http://myworld.ebay.com/ashirtbag on April 23rd.

100% of the proceeds raised from the sale of the celebrity bags will support AShirtBag’s mission, to promote science and ecology programs in Detroit Public Schools, a district with some of the lowest standardized science test scores in the country. The non-profit program  provides a free project-based learning program, titled “7 Things You Can Do in 7 Days to Save Our Environment,” to third, fourth and fifth grade students in Detroit elementary schools. Children receive a tri-fold handout; an eco-friendly pencil; a Tree in a Box kit and each classroom receives a set of four recycling bags. These tools are intended to motivate the younger generations to practice earth-friendly lifestyles as well as develop an interest in science. AShirtBag also provides yearly recycling services for select schools in The Detroit Public Schools and its surrounding communities.

100 Gift bags for attendees of the event will be filled with goodies from Randy’s Granola; FIGO Salon; products from TIGI’s Love, Peace & the Planet Eco-friendly hair care line; discount cards from Royal Oak’s Scout boutique, cookies by Pure Food 2U and a free yoga lesson and raw food consultation by Dawn Whitehorn of Dawn In the Raw.

For more information contact AShirtBag, at (800) 915-9384 or visit www.ashirtbag.org. A-ShirtBag is located at 1331 Holden Street in Detroit. View AShirtBag’s blog at www.ashirtbag.blogspot.com.

                    

Photo by Tatijana Kunik

The show started with Joe Faris and the illustrious North Beach leather.  Many of you may remember North Beach Leather back when Cindy Crawford modeled for their ad campaigns.  Another successful line for Faris, as the models wore sexy leather mini dresses and leather bustiers.  The line brought a new updated version of leather clothes that sizzled the runway.

Photo by Beba Drakulovic

Next was Project Runway’s, Kevin Christiana’s turn to show off his designs.  Bringing the sailor look back with a touch of sexiness, Christiana received rave reviews from the crowd.  Known as MYNT 1792, the line consisted of short shorts and boyfriend blazers, followed by liquid leggings and fitted jackets and vests.  Sexy and young, this line showed very well on the runway and was filled with plausible pieces.

Photo by Beba Drakulovic

Carhartt brought a cool vibe to the show by displaying jeans and cargo pants pieced with t-shirts and Carhartt jackets.  The line was young and tough.  Each wardrobe piece was believable and perfect for the Detroit crowd.   When the three Carhartt designers walked the runway at the end of their show, some members of the audience gave them a standing ovation, proving there is a whole lot of love and support for the Michigan based company.

Photo by Tatijana Kunik

Femilia Couture, gave an outstanding show.  The designers Emily Thornhill and Fotoula Lambros, created vibrant,  colorful designs with an avante-garde vibe.  The organic line was both refreshing and elegant.  The ladies in the crowd gasped with delight as they viewed dresses and one piece jumpsuits.  “  I couldn’t pick my favorite”, said Tatijana Kunik of Glamorous Moms.  “So I had to take a picture of each one”.  Even the photographers enjoyed Femilia Couture.  These designers had such an amazing show and were loved by everyone, there is no doubt these Detroiters will go far in the fashion industry.

Photo by Tatijana Kunik

Even though the famous Betsey Johnson failed to appear to the big event, her line was more than fun and sexy.  The first model entered the runway wearing a form fitted black dress reading “SEX POT” on the front in red. If that wasn’t hot enough to set the mood, the rest of her show was. Rumor has it, Betsey could not make it this time around due to other obligations but will be attending FID in the Spring.

Photo by Beba Drakulovic

Another big name that was unable to attend was Kid Rock.  He did have a member of his design team show up and we couldn’t have asked for a better job.   The finale of Fashion in Detroit, was Made in Detroit.  “Known as the “kick-ass” finale, the Detroit label started the show with two models dressed in boy briefs, tanks and thigh high bobby socks pushing each other around to Kid Rock’s tunes!  A fun and youthful scene and a fabulous way to end the show!

Photo by Lians

The Fashion in Detroit Executive Team did an amazing job for their first show.  We here at Glamorous Moms wish them the best of luck for the next show in the Spring.  They already started planning and have their work cut out for them.  How do they plan to top this first time around fashion spectacular they have created?  We shall see what’s up their sleeves, something tells us it’s going to be big.

                    

Joe Faris, of Project Runway, started the show with leather jackets, burnout Tee’s and jeans for Schott N.Y.C.  Faris displayed his hot masculine looks for men until the very end when the only female model in the Schott show made the crowd gasp with delight as she stepped out from backstage.  She wore a black  biker bustier and black Perfecto skinny jeans. So stunning, the designer took his finale walk down the runway with her by his side.

Schott N.Y.C was followed by PS. by Peter Soronen, displaying form fitted party dresses that shined in sequins and shimmered in metallic fabrics.  Peter also took his finale walk with a model wearing a black bustier and black liquid leggings.  His designs were nothing less than perfect for women who love to be classy yet sexy at the same time.

Dana Keaton, known for her one of a kind designs featuring oragami like fabric folds and feminine cuts showed the audience what she is truly made of on the FID runway.  A vibrant and talented designer who displays her youth and happy attitude through her clothing took the audience by surprise when her line was more than fun and vibrant . 

Marlaina Stone was the next designer to take the show to a higher level.  With necklaces ranging from $900 to $6,000, Marlaina has a reputation of making Detroit’s best hand made jewelry.  One of the highlights of the day was when Marlaina’s designs rocked the runway with models wearing sexy slip dresses with hot lace and ruffled trim.  The line was extraordinarily amazing to say the least, with hand crafted artwork on their necks, it’s a surprise anyone noticed what the models where wearing. As a whole, the slip dresses and necklaces were stunning together.  Clothing changes weren’t necessary for this designer, models took a turn on the runway, then quickly changed their necklace and went back out to show a wide variety of Marlaina’s creations. 

Designer, Kevan Hall ended the show with glorious evening gowns made with long fluid fabrics that graced the runway.  Many FID fans had left before even seeing Hall’s line, and they truly missed a spectacular designer with designs never seen before on a Detroit Runway.  It’s no wonder Kevan has dressed celebrities like Vanessa Williams and Katherine Heigl.  His runway designs at Fashion in Detroit were a very glamorous way to end the evening.

Tomorrow starts a new day at Fashion in Detroit.  The show starts at 2:00pm with Joe Faris and North Beach Leather and ends with a Made in Detroit finale, with a rumored appearance by none other than, Kid Rock.  If Kid’s going to be there, are you?

It’s not too late to buy your tickets for a well managed, very organized, elaborate Detroit fashion event.  Visit  www.fashionindetroit.com to order your tickets and reserve your seats now.

                    

FID’S finale is Kid Rock for Made in Detroit! It’s okay get back in your chair!  You heard correctly, Kid Rock is coming to Fashion in Detroit and it’s gonna be a “hell of a show”.

Kid Rock has many Detroit fans but the list is sure to get longer after fashion lovers and Kid Rock fans come together to see Made in Detroit live on the runway!