Sunday, November 30, 2008

Recap: Alpha Kappa Alpha Pink Onyx | Vinalia

I had never been to an AKA party in Boston so when I heard they were having a semi-formal at Vinalia named Pink Onyx (tre shiek!) I thought I'd see how the ladies do it.

I was a bit turned off by the pricey covercharge of $25 in advance $30 at the door, but when I heard part of the proceeds were going to one of their philanthropies I felt a little better. When I checked in I was glad I brought my pre-paid reciept - never can be too careful these days - and rec'd a faux credit card with the name of the party on it. I thought it was very cute, but then I was like - if this was part of the overage they charged me $25 for - they can keep it! I mean it really served no other purpose than a party favor. Ah well...

Fab! Friend Jax and BostonFab!

At the bar they had a special selection of martini's and drinks. The Pink Onyx, The Pink Lady, AKA Tini and a Mocktail of the Pinklady. I stayed with The Pink lady which had orange liquor, raspberry liquor, maybe strawberry vodka and champagne. That thing was good! And you looked good drinking it too as it came in a champagne glass.

Fab! Friend Jax

The tables were adorned with white linen and pink and green confetti, more balloons. I kinda felt like I was back in high school for a minute, but it did give it a flair of festivity.

BostonFab!

The crowd was mostly 25+ some even in their late 40's and early 50's. Evening gowns, and cocktail dresses were the norm, although a few stragglers came in with jeans. Black with pink accents were the highlight. Although the men were lookin' good in their suits, the men were very much so - taken - by the rings on their hands or the women on their arms, so I stuck to my girls for fear or ending up in a triangle :)

Sooooul Train!

The night did start off slow the music was good, but people seemed to want to stay in cocktail hour mode as long as possible. Finally DJ Reggie Beas hit us with something that we had to get into and from that point on you could not get me off the floor. I dunno what got into that man but he threw some old skool in there that made the crowd give him a soul train session, then hit us with a lil' bit of reggateon, backed it in to some reggae and finished it up with the slow jams. Everyone was dancing with everybody, women battled on the floor, men did the moon walk, it was a wild good time. One of those nights when you wished they would extend the "curfew" past 2 a.m.

"Before I let you gooooo"

I commend the ladies for a nice evening, venue and planning (though y'all could have done some more advertising) - but it was the DJ that made this party. Reggie you get an A!

Stay Fab! :)

12.1 Common | Listening Party! | District Lounge

6one7 Productions, Top of the Hill Marketing and Promotions, GeeSpin, 235 Entertainment, Sammy aka "Mr West", ImOnDaList, and Almost Famous (whew!!) bring you actor/entertainer/recording artist (my babydaddy) COMMON to District (180 Lincoln Street)


Common will host (YES HE WILL BE THERE!!) a very intimate and sexy Album Release Party for his new album set to release 12.9.08 "Universal Mind Control"

Doors Open at 10 p.m.

It's FREE!! RSVP only event!!

To RSVP click here!!

RSVP does not guarantee admission!!

Recap: Chip Greenridge and Edo.G Birthday Party


After a lovely veggie thanksgiving (everything but the turkey) I decided to work off them sides chillin' with one of my favorite people, Chip Greenridge and his pal Edo.G. I showed up around 11:30 and the party was still getting going although the music was great with DJ Moedee showing off his old skool skillz.

I got myself a drink at the bar and have moved onto the $9 Long Island Ice teas. They pack a punch and you're good for the night. You gotta save where you can. Recession Approved ;)

Z Square staple EDGARD kindly corrected me that his name is Edgard - w/ a D at the end not Edgar. I have been duly corrected! So sawy man you know I you! He is the night event coordinator at Z Square - I'm sure I got the title wrong, but basically if you want to get an event planned in the evening at Z Square, Edgard is your man!!

I only caught the birthday boy for a glimps so no photo op this time, but he seemed to be enjoyng himself.

My wonderfully Fab! friend Jax showed up and after making some new friends who also knew NYFab!! (Yes, we are an Empire) we proceeded to tear up the dance floor.

BostonFab! and Fab! Empire Fan! :)

Fab! Friend Jax and BostonFab!

DJ Moedee and Bruno were all about those old skool beats, heavy on the reggae and a splash of new hits. But I think every other second I was like - Ooooh! Yesss! That's my jam!

The crowd was a-okay a lil' a-round-the-way and by that I mean a lot of people from out of town, grew up in Boston and home for the holidays. Perfect time to wil' out and not have anybody ask you any questions next weekend...not that I would do anything like that...:)

Friday, November 28, 2008

11.30 Beast of Fashion | Mantra

Join iMan Model and Mangement group for Beast of Fashion at Mantra (52 Temple Place, Downtown Crossing)


5:30- 7 p.m.: Designer meet & greet, complimentary cocktails and live performance byR&B songstress Patrice Peris!

9:30 - 10:30 p.m.: Runway show by Ty-Juana Flores, Delise’ Ana, Sparklle Thames, Julienne Dang, Avari Thomas, Stephanie Green for GREENHAUS, Olivia Chow and Shanna Gall for SG Fashions

After party 10:30 p.m.

General Admission - $25
VIP I - $50 – Front row, runway seating
VIP II - $75 – VIP private seating !!.**VIP ticket purchasers are guaranteed admission to the event. Seating is limited

Tickets can be purchased online here!!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Early Weekend Breakdown!

Since there is so much going on I thought I’d break it down for you a lil’ early this weekend. Remember to scroll for complete details. Don’t forget to tell ‘em you saw it on The Fab!

Stay Fab! :)

*Side Comment - Anybody notice the disproportion of parties...or is it just me? I'm jus' saying

Wednesday

Boston’s Reunion – DJ’s at the Garden
Soul School – Z Square (Cambridge)
Extravaganza II – Mantra
The Rennaisance – Stix
Lisa “Left Eye” Lopez Listening Party – Felt
The Night Before Thanksgiving – Revolution Rock Bar
Poetic Escape – Blue Wave
Ol’ Skool Homecoming – William E. Reed Auditorium

Thursday

New Pearl Thursdays – Pearl
Chip Greenridge and Edo.G Birthday Party – Z Square
Thanksgiving Celebration – Venu
Old School Reunion Party – Mantra

Friday

Glamour – Umbria

Saturday

New! Latin Lounge Saturdays at Stix Lounge - no flyer
Pink Onyx with the AKA's at Vinalia - no flyer

Sunday

Soweto Gospel Chior - Symphony Hall
Beast of Fashions - Mantra - flyer above

11.28 Glamour | Umbria

Join the Nightlife Executives for Glamour at Umbria (295 Franklin St., Financial District)


An Elegant Evening with 3 Levels of Entertainment

Level 1- Tropical Fusion
DJ Che Boogie & DJ Super Duke - Reggae, Konpa, Zouk & Cabo Zouk.

Level 2-Glamour
DJ Eight2 - Top 40, Hip Hop, Rnb, & Reggae, & Mashups

Level 3-The Executive Suite
VIP

Admission
$15-In advance $20 @ the door w/RSVP

Guest List closes at 11:30 p.m. SHARP!

For advance tickets click here!!

11.26 3rd Annual Ol' Skool Homecoming | William E Reed Auditorium

Good Life Entertainment presents the 3rd Annual Ol' Skool Homecoming at William E. Reed Auditorium (24 Washington St, Roxbury)


Featuring DJ Val Beats spinnin' Hip Hop and R&B from the 70's, 80's and 90's

For info call 617.828.6715

11.26 Poets for Change | Poetic Escape

Tonight, it's that time again! - Poetic Escape themed Poets for Change at Blue Wave (343 Congress St., Harbor Side)


Hosted by:
Eli, Nuri and Herby

FEATURED POETS

SheyButta - Sirius Black - Intrigue - RoseBaby - Louna Eclipse - Wendy Sanchez - Ashley - Brother D
D-Grease- Shaie - Francis -
Umeleni - Azizi The Poet
NURI - 3RD Knowledge - POPS

MUSIC
Jason Hunter & The Boys
Evan Cole
Afro D Zak

R&B - JAZZ - FUNK - ROCK - BLUES
DJ SolBlak and DJ Bob Diesel

JAZZ - FUNK - DISCO - 70's-90's SOUL CLASSICS
R & B - NEO SOUL - DEEP HOUSE - CLASSIC HIP-HOP

8 p.m. - 2 p.m.

$5.00

For more info click here!! or here!!

*Fab Girl Tip! - Arrive ON TIME!!

Last Wednesdays of the month.

Vote Now! 2008 Boston Music Awards December 7th

The 2008 Boston Music Awards are only about a week away!
Over 100 artists are nominated!
Cast your vote now!
Click here!!

The Awards Ceremony will be held on Dec. 7 at the Roxy/Pearl/Underbar (275 Tremont Street)

*This is a benefit for Music Drives Us.org which supports music education throughout New England

11.26 Night Before Thanksgiving | Revolution Rock Bar

Sammy aka "Mr. West" and Highroller Boston invites you toNight Before Thanksgiving at Revolution Rock Bar (200 High Street)


Featuring DJ Inkognito - Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Top 40, House, International

$10 if you RSVP here!!

*Crowd is international!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

11.27 Old School Reunion Party | Mantra

Join 9 Alarms, Calloway Entertainment, T-Rich Productions, Big Time Productions for an Old School Reunion Party at Mantra (22 Temple Place Downtown Crossing)


Crowd is 30+, Mature 21+

DJ Nyce Old School, Hip Hop and R&B
DJ Justice Reggae, Soca, Dancehall

$20

For tickets contact 617.572.3327 or 617.832.5549
*Fab! Girl Tip: Prices DO go up at the door. Get your tickets in advanced!

11.27 Thanksgiving Celebration | Venu



Extended Family Entertainment invites you to a Thanksgiving Celebration at Venu (100 Warrenton St, Theater District)


2 Rooms of Entertainment

Main Room - DJ Mr. "Get Familiar" Clinton Sparks - Top 40, Mash ups, R&B, Reggae
Back Room - DJ Andy Panty - Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Reggaton

$15 in advanced
$20 at the door

For more info and tickets click here!! or call Shelby S. at 774.259.6718

11.26 Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez | Listening Party | Felt

Be the first to experience the new unreleased music of the outspoken, animated and missed member of TLC...Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez at Felt (533 Washington St, Theater District)



8 to 10 p.m.
Music by DJ Rea

$5 w/ RSVP
$10 at the door

To RSVP click here!!

11.25 Boston Night Life Awards | The Place

Ummmm soooo....I didn't get my invitation? Did you? Apparently tonight is the 1st Annual Boston Night Life Awards at The Place (2 Broad St.)


NO ONE "urban" is nominated...suspect.

Pre-party from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. The "awards" begin at 10 p.m.

It's FREE!!

For more info click here!!

I am more than a little miffed - ridiculous!

11.27 Chip Greendrige and Edo.G Birthday's | Z Square

Join one of my favorite people in the world! Chip G. & Edo.G for their Thanksgiving Birthday Bash! at Z Square (14 JFK Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge)


DJ Moedee and DJ Bruno will be spinnin' the Old School & Classics & New Jack Swing & Break Beats - All Night Long!!

Please, no sneakers and break out your nice shirt!

$15 Admission

$10 RSVP List

$ 5 Sagittariuses

11.27 New Pearl Thursdays | Club Pearl

Vision Entertainment Group presents New Pearl Thursdays! at Club Pearl (275 Tremont St, under The Roxy).


Mix, mingle and network with young professionals from different industries: music, beauty, fashion, real estate, entertainment, travel, law & more!!!

Featuring DJ King Illabash, DJ Dru Nyce, Sound Vibration playing the best Reggae, Soca, Calypso & R&B

$10 before 12 a.m. w/ RSVP

Ladies FREE! before 11 p.m.

FREE! before 12 a.m. with V.I.P Pass!

To RSVP click here!!

11.26 The Renaissance | Stix Lounge

Matthew Entertainment, DSTination Lifestyle Group, Extended Family Ent.& R.O.B cordially invite you to The Renaissance at Stix Lounge (35 Stanhope St, Back Bay)


Musical selections provided by DJ Al Gee and DJ Alcide - Reggae, R&B, Top 40, Hip Hop, Mash Up, RnB

VIP lists close at 11:30pm SHARP!!

$15 in advance. $20 at the door

Blazers, Shoes, Collared Shirts, Cocktail Dresses, Suits EXPECTED!

To RSVP or for additional information click here!! or call Eddie Cue -617.908.3790

11.26 Extravagant II | Mantra

Swat Team Movement presents Extravagant II at Mantra (52 Temple Place, Downtown Crossing)


Music by Swat Team Movement - Reggae, Hip, Hop, R&B, Top 40

Doors open at 10 p.m.

$20

11.26 It's the Soul School | Z Square


So Good Entertainment, The A-List and and First Fridays United Boston
present It's the Soul School at Z-Square Lounge (14 JFK Street Harvard Square, Cambridge)


Doors open at 10 p.m.

Grand Marnier Drink Specials, FREE Apps! (They're usually good!)

DJ Kon will be on it all night

21+ Proper ID required

$10 w/ RSVP before 11:30 p.m. To RSVP click here!! or here!!

11.26 Boston's Reunion | DJ's at the Garden

Join the The Nightlife Executives for Boston's Reunion Pre-Thanksgiving party at DJ's at the Garden (222 Friend Street, TD Bank North)


Reunite with friends, classmates & family for a casually chic evening with cocktails, food, and dancing.

DJ Che Boogie is up on the Top 40, Reggae & Mashups

$10 w/ RSVP!! click here!! or here!!

11.25 Get Konnected | Hampshire House

Join the monthly networking group Get Konnected as the celebrate Thanksgiving by giving thanks to all their supporters at the Hampshire House (84 Beacon St)

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Complimentary "Ovations For The Cure" eco-friendly bags for everyone, and a raffle with some amazing prizes!
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Signature cocktail is the Pumpkin Martini.
Parking is available at the Boston Common Garage for $6 with a Hampshire House validation.

For more info click here!!

Monday, November 24, 2008

Recap: The Moonlight Affair II | Hyatt Regency Cambridge


Kenneth of Nior Marketing Group invited me to The Moonlight Affair II at the Hyatt Regency Cambridge. The night started out with music by Jason Hunt and the Boys who played jazzy renditions of songs like Cee-Lo's "Crazy" and Busta Rhymes.

After a bit of the music we got into the heart of the evening with our host and featured poet Black Ice. He was quite the comedian throughout the evening randomly shouting out "We have a black president" and being side-tracked by any little noise or conversations near the stage.

Host poet Black Ice
The crowd attentively listening to the poetry

The poets included - I know y'all will let me know if I mispelled something - Derick Thomas, Ashley Solomon - I loved her piece "On the Otherside of Ruggles", Shea Butter see her piece below, Wendy Sanchez - um yeah...let's just say she's very very descriptive, Bless Robinson and Naboo.

Ashley Solomon


Shey Butta

Wendy Sanchez

What I really loved about the evening was the ambiance. Everyone was dressed to the 9's - women in furs, cocktail dresses and stilettos over a gorgeous back drop of the Boston's skyline. People toted glasses of wine and martini's moreso than Jack and Coke's - not that there's anything wrong with that mind you, but it was nice to have a different sort of night. You feel me? And the poetry was very thought provoking. It was nice to be able sit back, relax, relate and enjoy as theese people shared pieces of their souls.

After the poetry we segued into music by vocalist Henry Smith now he introduced himself as a security guard at a maximum security prision somewhere in New England...so the guy has the whole Tank thing going on. I thought his songs were a bit catchy, a few good beats, he is very easy on the eyes, but didn't wow, dazzle me. Just my opinion.


Next up was clearing the dance floor for DJ Sky and "Hype Man" now 'y'all know I don't like to hear a lot from the DJ, so adding a hype man is obviously going to irritate me. But hey, I got int the music as much as I could, he was heavy on the reggae and carribean beats mixed in with a bit of Top 40. In the beginning there were a few technical difficulties as the equipment blew a fuze which left the room at a crickets hault for a few minutes. Fortunately the problem was fixed and didn't happen again the rest of the night. The transitions were marginal. And he changed up songs entirely too fast, so that was a bit frustrating.


People getting back into it after the fuze was fixed.

Towards the middle of the evenin there was another performance by America's Best Dance Crew's Status Quo...by that time I was at the back of the room, so I couldn't take any photos, but people seemed to enjoy the performance. I think it was a little bit odd to have a dance performance in the middle of the club and then go back to dancing, but it seemed to work out just fine for the masses.

Stopped to pose with poet Black Ice

The crowd kept going...

Fab! Friend Nicole poses with poet Black Ice

I really enjoyed a full evening experience, from live music, to poetry to dance to dancing...you really were entertained and felt very special and catered to. Kenneth and Herby were running around, making sure the guests were having a good time, and I really appreciated their efforts.

Some room for improvement - though slight - TURN UP THE HEAT! If you are going to highly suggest cocktail dresses make sure it's warm enough for us to wear them. I wanted to keep my sweater on the entire time and I have a serious cough now. ;). Also work on the lighting, the lights kept going up, then down, then up then down. I didn't know if it was on a timer or what, but it was kinda irritating.

But those suggestions really shouldn't take a way from the fabulous night that you guys put on - I sincerely commend you.

A-.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Re-Cap Victory Party | Z Square

As a kick-off to the 125th Harvard vs. Yale game Fab! CFO Erika and I headed out to Z Square. We rolled in around 12, not my usual time, but I seem to be running a lil' late these days. I headed downstairs to find the place was filling up, but wasn't quite the party yet.

At the bar we actually got to get through...sometimes the bar can be bananas, but tonight it was just fine. I even got a long island for like $9. And after that joint I was all set!

BostonFab! and Fab! CFO Erika

By 12:30 it was wall to wall people and the music was def. heatin' up by the sounds of DJ Nix of Conneticut. I dunno what it is about those CT DJ's, but he was killin' it with the dirty south and the new school with easy transitions and playing the songs just long enough to keep it goin' and shut it down towards the end.

I don't think anyone was feelin' the dirty south music as much as my newly deemed fab! dancing buddy Derrick Cordy of the Harvard/MIT A-List. Yo...I've said this before but do not sleep on this cat for real. He will shut you down on the dance floor with a quickness. SOOO much fun wilin' out witcha man!! When we gonna do it again?

The regs were in the house as well such as Mr. J. Francois of Nightlife Execs and Herby of Poetic Escape as well as Edgar Arty, but he's always there ;).

Don't make this a cocktail party y'all please...

More beautiful people...

As for the crowd, Harvard and Yale pulled out the stops as usual. Sometimes I get so selosa (jealous) of the fact that y'all look good, smell good, and are smart? I mean can you leave something for the rest of us to aspire to...dang! ;) Nah - tho' y'all really looked good. But you had DJ Nix seriously working overtime to get you dancing 'cuz you all took a WHILE - waiting 'til 12:30, 12:45 to start putting in work is unacceptable! You almost made this into another cocktail party. Don't you do enough networking? One word : Pre-Game - y'all are right around the corner...literally!

DJ Nix

But hey -I was sweating, dancin',singin', laughin', I mean it was all that and a bag of chips! (lol!) I had a fab! time.

A.

11.23 Nostalgie | 33 Lounge

Tonight join 1st Lady Productions for Nostalgie at 33 Lounge (33 Stanhope St, Back Bay)
DJ EE2EE4 and DJ Nando wth Kompa, Zouk. DJ Squeeze and DJ RickyGroov spinning Reggae and Soca downstairs.
FREE if you are on the guestlist. Click here!!

Interview: Barbershop Lounge | Newberry St.

Now y'all know I love my men, lookin' good, smellin' good and feelin' good so when avid reader Jarreau asked me to check out this hip spot Barber Shop Lounge (245 Newberry St) I was more than happy to oblige.

I headed there with my Fab! Friend and Big City Radio 101.3 FM radio personality Aaron Wright (also of Blumist Entertainment) to get a treatment and let me know his thoughts.

Aaron Wright, radio personality for 101.3 FM and of Blumist Entertainment
(Thank you!!)

When we first entered the establishment we really got to see what made this place unique, with an open floor plan and great decor of black and red. In the first area, there are two stations. As you continue to the back there is a bar area where you are invited to sip on some bottled water or maybe a cappuccino. There's a pool table with a round plush couch that serves as a waiting area or can be utilized if people want to stop by for a game of pool. Nice! Plasma screens are placed in strategic areas throughout the floor for viewing.

Entrance
Photo provided by Barbershop Lounge


Photo provided by Barbershop Lounge

Photo provided by Barbershop Lounge

Pool area

I was met by manager Judy Fogarty who was instrumental in the design of the shop. Aaron was whisked away to the treatment room by aesthetician Stephanie for a 20 minute scalp massage. I asked if I could go with him to take photos, but guests are not allowed in the rooms; talk about real exclusive!

I hoped Aaron was in trusted hands as I sat down with Judy and asked some questions about The Lounge.


BostonFab!:
So how did the Barbershop idea come about?

Judy: Three Boston real estate developers one of which is Bruce Miller, traveled a lot on business around the world and came across some great barbershop lounges, but when they would come back home to Boston found nothing comparable here and decided to use real estate they owned on Newberry to start the project.

BostonFab!: What are some of the treatments men can get here?

Judy: A cut, of course, hot lather shaves, scalp treatment, hand treatment, foot treatment, massages, skin treatment; it's really a spa for men.

BostonFab!: How do you choose the people that work here? What makes them unique to other salons?

Judy: What makes them unique is their experience. We typically use seasoned stylists and barbers that are experts in the field. There is a separate person that is the facial groomer than the person that is the hair stylist or who does foot treatments, etc.

BostonFab!: This space is great and the services seem to be as well; what are some of the reactions of people that come in here for the first time?

Judy: They are surprised in general and then also surprised about how comfortable they feel here. They can play pool while they wait, have a beverage, relax. All the treatments are done in a private room, so [men feel comfortable getting a] foot massage or a hand treatment. Treatment rooms are intimate, private and comfortable with individual flat screen televisions and all of the amenities of a spa treatment room. Frequently men come here and they don't know what to expect; we try to give them the most enjoyable, unique experience as possible.

BostonFab!: Do you have any celebrity clientele, I saw that you did Locks of Love and Bill Cosby stopped by...any other regular celebrity clients?

Judy: We do get a lot of athletes, especially runners as it is crucial for their sport to keep their feet healthy with regular foot treatments, we have several clients from the Bruins, Jacoby Elsberry and Jed Cowrie of the Red Sox. We will have a group of celebrity guests come in next week, that I'm sure you'll see in the media once they arrive. But honestly, everyone is a VIP here.

BostonFab!: So Judy, what makes Barbershop Lounge Fab!?

Judy: Oh wow...I wasn't expecting that question...I guess it would be the concept; [an] exclusive, full service salon for men. It's an experience in affordable luxury.

Just as we were finishing up our interview Aaron came down looking much more relaxed and refreshed than he did going up. "Man, that was really nice. I think I really would come back like every week, no for real though." Scalp treatments are $25 for 20 minutes. Trim shape up of a bear or mustache $15, Hot shave $25, Hand treatment $15.

A haircut will run you $45, but Judy mentioned that although they did specialize in all hair types, they did not have a lot of "ethnic" clientele. But y'all know I'ma gonna keep it real with y'all, if you are serious about your cut keep your barber and gift yourself a treatment. Yearly packages and memberships are available and they will work with you to create a package that fits your lifestyle.

And ladies you can pamper your man for the holidays! Gift cards are available online. :)

Men you deserve to treat yourselves and this is definitely a fab! way to do it.

For more info or to schedule an appointment click here!!

*Fab Girl Tip!: They also allow their space to be used for private and very exclusive events and recently had the Boston Young Professional group for a football viewing night. If interested click here!

Stay Fab!

Friday, November 21, 2008

Weekend Breakdown!!

Hey Fab! Readers...as you know I'll be in New York Saturday night for the NYFab! 1 year Anniversary click here!! for details. - but I wouldn't leave you hanging - here are some great places to check out this weekend! Scroll for complete details.
Stay Fab! :)

Friday
  • Victory Party, Z Square
  • Zili Mistik, Beehive
Saturday
  • Boston AIDS Caregiver Kit Assembly, Back Bay Event Center
  • Museum School Art Sale, Museum School of Fine Arts
  • Ray Harris and Holly Masterson Trunk show - Taj Boston
  • Moonlight Affair II, Hyatt Regency
  • Official Harvard Yale After Party - Z Square
  • The Merger II - Vinalia
  • Rock the Bells - Hard Rock Cafe
Sunday
  • Museum School Art Sale, Museum School of Fine Arts
  • Ray Harris and Holly Masterson Trunk show - Taj Boston

11.22 Rock the Bells | Hard Rock Cafe

Join The Ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. as they present Rock the Bells at the Hard Rock Cafe Boston (22-24 Clinton St, Fanuiel Hall)

The event is to raise money to support the Children Services of Roxbury Foster Care Program and the SGRho Boston Scholarship Fund

Live Entertainment ~ Door Prizes ~ Light Refreshments

Music provided by DJ Dru Nyce

Tickets: $25

To purchase tickets click here!! Or call 857.991.8111

11.22 The Merger II Party | Vinalia

As much as I am looking forward to being in New York tomorrow I am sooooooo disappointed to be missing The Merger II Party at Vinalia (101 Arch St, Downtown Crossing) sponsored by Harvard Black Law Students Association, the Harvard Business School African American Student Union, and the Harvard Black Alumni Society,
Featuring DJ R.E.G.G.

$15 in advance

For more information click here!!
*Fab! Girl Tip: Last year's winter version of this party was - INSANE!! Both Harvard and Yale students will be in attendance.

11.22 The Official Harvard Yale After Party | Z Square

The Harvard/MIT A-List presents the Official Harvard Yale After Party at Z Square (14 JFK St, Harvard Square, Cambridge)


This Saturday, Harvard competes against Yale in the 125th meeting of "The Game". And the after-party will be filled alumnae and current students a-like.

New Music by DJ Supreme One playing Hip Hop, Top 40, Rnb, Reggae, & Old School

10 before 11:30pm, $15 after

For more information call 617.943.0656

Should be Fab! :)

11.22 Boston AIDS Caregiver Kit | Back Bay Events Center

World Vision presents Boston AIDS Africa Caregiver Kit event at the Back Bay Events Center (180 Berkeley St, Back Bay)

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Boston AIDS Africa has coordinated a single-day event to assemble 10,000 Caregiver Kits to equip caregivers with the practical materials they need to bring dignity and comfort to those living with AIDS. Through Boston AIDS Africa Caregiver Kit event, you together with your co-workers, employees, friends or family can gain an understanding of the greatest humanitarian crisis of our time - and how you can make a difference.

11.22 Moonlight Affair II | Hyatt Regency

Nior Boston presents Moonlight Affair II at the Hyatt Regency (575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge)

Enjoy a night of spoken word with HBO Def Poetry Jam's Black Ice live vocalist and an afterparty with DJ Groove, DJ Skys and DJ Warlock

$20
Doors open at 9 p.m.

For more info click here!!

11.21 Zili Misik | Beehive

Tonight head to the Beehive (541 Tremont St, South End) to hear Zili Misik -- 8 women, highly energized new world soul; roots music of the african diaspora.


FREE admission!!

10 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Zili Misik has been bridging cultures, generations, and continents for seven years. With captivating sounds that evoke the African continent, Zili retraces routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through diasporic rhythm and song. Powerful Haitian, Brazilian and West African rhythms infuse Zili's original creations and traditional folksongs. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, Jamaican roots reggae, Afro-Brazilian samba, Afro-Cuban son, and African American spirituals, blues, jazz and neo soul, Zili Misik honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own.”

Thursday, November 20, 2008

11.21 Victory | Z-Square

Harvard Alums Brandon M. Terry '05 and Kwame Owusu-Kesse '06 present Victory -A Harvard vs. Yale weekend celebration at Z Square (14 JFK Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge)

Music by DJ Nix in the Mix

For tickets click here!! Tables click here!!

Dress to Impress: No hats, boots, or athletic attire
*Arrive early! This party will sell out! (if it hasn't already)

Recap: Trunk Show Ray Harris and Holly Masterson | Taj Boston

Tonight my Fab! Friend Melissa invited me to check out a trunk show for English Fashion Designer Ray Harris and Santa Fe jewelry designer Holly Masterson at the Taj Boston (15 Arlington St, Back Bay Room)

The trunk show, is a sneak peak into designer fashions. The back bay room, acts as boutique where where you can sip on complimentary wine, whist you mix and mingle with the designers and fellow shoppers. Partial proceeds of sales goes to The Red Cross.

I was absolutely intrigued by Mastersons pieces. All items are hand crafted down to the chains of the necklaces. The necklace pieces ever evolve as you purchase one-of-a-kind interchangeable charms links to go with your varying outfits or moods. Her designs are called Ancient Contemporary Jewelry as she uses ancient artifacts such as coins from 300 - 500 BC, shells, artifacts and other rare and unique items. Prices for the pieces start around $200 for earrings and necklaces bracelets and necklaces are over $400, but when you look at the craftsmanship you can certainly understand why.


Examples of Masterson Ancient Contemporary Jewelry

Artist Holly Masterson (middle) with two volunteers showcasing her jewelry

Ray Harris' designs are saturated with brilliant colors of lime greens, deep blues reds and purples as well as more subdued colors for the not-so-adventurous. The crinkly (on purpose) fabrics make up scarf-like pieces that seem to drape and hug snugly in all the right places. Great additions to any fall and winter wardrobe.

Red Cross Representative Amelia Aubourg, Philanthropist and Socialite Frances Moseley, Fab! Friend Melissa

Both designers pieces complement each other famously. And would be great gifts or pieces to spice up your wardrobe.

The trunk show continues through Sunday.

Friday & Saturday
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Stay Fab! :)