High Society

Product Review | Superstar Nail Lacquer

2010-09-30T15:29:00.000-07:00

Chit Chat with Dwele

2010-09-26T21:16:00.000-07:00

Been soooo long...I'm missing you baby

2009-04-20T09:17:00.000-07:00

I know I've been gone a little too long but I must admit I left for love. I delivered my beautiful daughter and have just not been able to let her go.

But I must get back to work, I'm taking High Society to another level soon. So with that being said, I'm currently looking for blog contributors.

Interior Designers, Makeup Artists, Travelistas whomever you are if you belong in High Society please email info@highsocietygroup.com and let me know what you are passionate about and I would love to have you apart of this society.

Be Inspired in this Society!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

So refreshing....

2009-03-02T19:09:00.000-08:00

It's such a breath of fresh air to see that BET has a new show a docu-soap called Harlem Heights. Such a cool cast of Black Y.U.P.P.I.E.S in Harlem moving in great directions and excelling in everything they do. Of course, Harlem has it's history of pushing out phenomenal Black legends and the cast of the show are working hard to carry the torch. They are all inspirations for us in our own cities. Thank you BET for giving us something of substance to watch.

Be inspired in this society!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Fushion

2009-02-27T07:58:00.000-08:00

JOIN EPOCH VINTAGE AND OTHER TALENTED FASHION DESIGNERS, MODELS AND ARTISTS FOR FUSHION FEBRUARY 28TH. VISIT US AT WWW. EPOCH-VINTAGE. COM. FOR TICKET INFORMATION VISIT WWW. ALLUREMARKETINGONLINE. COM OR EMAIL US AT GETYOURS@EPOCH-VINTAGE.COM

Style Stalker | Taraji P. Henson

2009-02-23T05:39:00.000-08:00

I remember the first time I saw this style star in Baby Boy. I fell in love with her character and style. Taraji P. Henson had beautiful hair, a wonderful personality, and great style. So it's no surprise that her style is worth stalking. Taraji has shown so much growth both in her acting profession and her style. She celebrated an amazing night being nominated for "Best Supporting Actress" and I wanted to celebrate her style.

I anxiously anticipated seeing what she would pick to debut on the Oscar Red Carpet. Taraji looked stunning in a Roberto Cavalli dress, Mary Norton bag, and vintage Fred Leighton jewelry. Great job for an Oscar virgin.

Here are more pictures of Taraji on red carpet events. Sidenote: I am soooo loving the bob. It's such a funky twist to the classic bob so similar to her style.

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Fashion Week | Barbie's 50th Anniversary

2009-02-19T07:19:00.000-08:00

Let's play dress up again....But more couture. During Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Barbie celebrated it's 50th anniversary. Remember the days of dressing up your Barbie or for us "fashion designers" making clothes for your Barbie. 50 of the hottest fashion designers made special pieces for the show. For some reason, the models look Barbieish too. Take a look.

Vera Wang

Diane Von Furstenberg

Michael Kors Barbie and Ken

Kimora Lee Simmons

Koi Suwannagate

Be inspired in this society!!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Valentine's Day Special

2009-02-05T07:14:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day is a day to be loved and to feel loved! Awwww! For some fashionistas and style junkie's what more do we love than shopping and a great discount too. Style Junkie Boutique is offering a 15% discount on all handbags through Valentine's day.

Be inspired in this society!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Wine, Women, & Shoes

2009-02-01T17:11:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of attending the Wine, Women & Shoes Marketplace event at the Memphis Botanic Garden. It was a fabulous night of great food, amazing wine, and of course high end shoe designs all benefiting Lebonheur Children's Hospital. From the look of the number of women trying on shoes and carrying tons of bags from high end shoe boutiques like TyieseScarpa, Joseph, Crazy Beautiful, The Shoe Salon of Oak Hall & Angeleigh Anastasio...the economy was definitely stimulated.

I fell in love with this BCBG shoe from TyieseScarpa Boutique located in South Main Arts District. Such a funky shoe... I immediately started thinking of what piece from my wardrobe I could rock it with. Cassandra, owner of TyieseScarpa Boutique, has a great eye for stylish shoes and her shoe boutique is unlike any other in Memphis. Great Decor, special perks, wine & cheese during you shopping experience and more. Visit www.tyiesescarpa.com to shop online but I suggest going downtown and visiting the boutique 515 S. Main St. 38104

But this yellow gold plated Lanvin heel was to die for!!! So HOT! Now this is a shoe. It's carried at Joseph in Laurelwood.

They also have some of the hottest handbags too.

I loved this shoe and oddly enough it was designed specifically for the event. The shoe was made of ostrich skin and adorned with a Swarvoski crystal. Designer Angelo Anatasio for Angeleigh Anastasio took the time to chat with me about the inspiration for this shoe and his recent collection.

"I am of course Italian so I make Italian shoes....but this recent collection was inspired by my travels. I spent time in African countries like Zimbabwe and went on safari trips. I was inspired by nature like animals, African bushery, and of course the rich colors of the people and their textiles. I fell in love with the whole experience and my collection was a reflection of it. "

The food and wine was also a highlight of the night. Local restaurants prepared dishes for event goers to enjoy such as Spindini on Main, Half Shell, Grill 83 of Madison hotel and more.

I enjoyed this dish...Seared Tuna with an Asian coleslaw...Delectable

Oh I didn't mention the guys walking around with platters of shoes too. Shawn, owner of Big Foot Restaurant, showing of a purple fish skin pump from Peria on Union.

So chics remember you can always shop, socialize, and give back.

Be inspired in this society!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

"First Lady of Fashion".........

2009-01-11T20:22:00.000-08:00

Access Hollywood recently aired a segment asking "Can Michelle Obama Save the Fashion Industry" referring to Michelle Obama as the "One Woman Bailout". I guess it all started with Michelle's appearance on The View wearing a White House Black Market dress.

Immediately, Michelle Obama identified with American women all over by shopping on a budget and sticking to classic American designers. Clearly, the black and white dress sold out overnight. She's been compared to Jackie O mainly due to her unique personal style and choice of American designers. Like Jackie O, they both are very different from other first ladies of the White House who tend to look like the typical southern belles. I do believe Michelle has the potential to be a style icon for women in their 40s & 50s BUT........ Bailing out the Fashion Industry uhmmmmmm.....

Are you serious??? Most of us have heard the condition of the retail industry with Macy's closing 11 retail locations, retail sales plummeting, and fashion houses just not making the cuts but dang, the "power couple" can't save us from everything. What else must we expect the Obamas to bail us out of. ONE WOMAN CAN'T DRIVE SALES FOR THE RETAIL INDUSTRY SINGLEHANDEDLY!!! It takes more than that. It takes those women whom she inspires to get out and care about their image. They have to want to look stylish and get out of the fashion rut. But most importantly, we need money to drive sales and from the looks of it...this may take awhile.

2009-01-06T07:59:00.000-08:00

High Society sits down with a young and fabulous designer, Kris Keys from Memphis. We chat about style, inspiration, and of course what gets her "high" about fashion.

HSLG: What gets you "high" about fashion?

Kris Keys: Every since I was in middle school, I've been inspired by fashion and art. Fashion has been one of the only things in which you can express yourself freely and the idea of taking my ideas, creative mind, and art. Making a garment just excites me. Being able to make something from my creative mind get me high about fashion.

HSLG: Your style board is really cool. You have designer Tracy Reese and a NYC cab. It must be sentimental to you.

Kris Keys: It's always been my desire to move to the Fashion Capitol of the USA, NYC. I also have a picture of FIT in which I will attend some day. My style board is a little bit of inspiration for one of those days when I may be down.

HSLG: Describe your collection and style.

Kris Keys: My collection is eccentric but chic. It consists of alot of geometrical shapes and abstract prints. I'm often inspired by art and fashionistas on the streets. So my collection is a mold of all those but it still has a sense of class.

HSLG: Being from Memphis, the city of blues. It has such a rich culture. How has the city influenced your style?

Kris Keys: The city has influenced my style in alot of ways. I can often go by the river because I love the movement of water and just sketch. The people on the streets with their individual style. Art museums in downtown give me inspiration. You find inspiration by small things.

HSLG: Do you have any style secrets?

Kris Keys: Be yourself. Be comfortable in what you wear. When I was young, I had to find my individual style. So do what you love. For example, I love vintage and I do that. My advice is being original and finding your individual style.

HSLG: So what do you have planned for the future?

Kris Keys: Moving to NYC in a month. Network with designers. Be an international designer with the biggest ready to wear collections. I'm currently working on ready to wear dresses and I'm going to eventually move to children's and men's designs.

We had an exclusive invite to Kris Keys "Going Away Cocktail Party" in Downtown Memphis. Take a peek at some of the pictures.

Kris Keys with her beautiful mother

Kris Keys aunt...her inspiration and fashion designer herself

Style Board

Guests

Kris Keys, Makeup artist Ninja, and model Molka

To see more of Kris Keys ...www.myspace.com/kriskeys

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Beyonce on the Cover of Elle

2008-12-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

So of course, I obsessively await new issues of magazines to hit my newstand. I have my picks for certain features too, but by far, Elle personally covers all of my bases. I was so excited to see "B", Beyonce, Sasha Fierce..whatever she decides, will do; grace the cover of the magazine. The article was well written and we almost got a little more personal with Beyonce. Everyone knows she's very private and I can definitely respect that. Talking about respect, I so respect stylist Joe Zee who is a phenomenal stylist and creative director over at Elle. He styled the Beyonce spread and did such a fabulous job. We will give both Joe Zee and Beyonce a special "Stylista of the Week" spot.

"Style Personality"

On Beyonce's style: Classic pieces adorned with funky accessories but overall she'd rather stick to lady like dresses and slacks. Rather be seen not heard.

On Sasha Fierce: "Glam Queen". She takes risks. She's all woman and not afraid to show it. She brags, curses, and wants everyone to know she's that b@#$%.

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Enjoy your Weekend

2008-12-12T07:52:00.000-08:00

Downtown Hippie Chic by Andrea Fenise

Style Stalker

2008-12-11T07:41:00.000-08:00

Her vocals may be up for debate... I bet she's thinking about that 106 & Park performance too. Her style, I must say, is something to watch. As a model and a naturally beautiful girl, Cassie does know a tad bit about style. I don't think I've seen a "don't" from her on the red carpet or even candid pictures.

Casual Chic at TRL Studios

Shopping with a friend in Miami

MTV Video Music Awards

Another MTV Award Show

Let's see what you think of Cassie's style...vote under Style Stalker

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Innovative Designer

2008-12-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

I think most fashionistas love accessories. But for myself, I think it's such a treasure to find a jewelry designer who makes handcrafted pieces...it's designed from the heart and soul. Barbara Campbell is just that type of designer. "The Barbara Campbell Collection is simple and elegant, and handcrafted in NYC with the finest materials and the utmost attention to detail and quality...the collection allows you to stay current unique and fresh by simply creating one of a kind feminine designs especially for you".

She makes belts, chain hoops, pendants and much more that have been seen on news anchors and more. Definitely, a great contributor to this "society". Take a look at the Barbara Campbell Collection.

Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Wine Mixer

2008-12-09T10:18:00.000-08:00

Onix Restaurant, a hidden gem, located in the South Main Arts District on the trolley line, is hosting a Wine Mixer Wednesday. After work, take the trolley down,network, and taste a variety of wines fruit and cheese. Enjoy the atmosphere!!!

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Influence

2008-12-05T07:27:00.000-08:00

Who would have thought the little girls from Full House would someday be influential to the fashion industry? Well, they are; with clothing lines such as Elizabeth and James, The Row and a jewelry line sold exclusively at Shopbop and now recently Influence. These girls are great businesswomen running billion dollar companies and doing what they have a true passion for...fashion.
Influence, is a great coffee table book with intimate interviews of their influential icons. On my recent trip to the book store, I picked up Influence and was quite pleased and inspired. I think by far the greatest interview was with Diane von Furstenberg. I couldn't get enough and neither could Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen. The book is filled with art, great fashion photography, and the girls even interviewed each other. It would be a great Christmas gift for a fashionista.

Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

What's the BIG Secret?

2008-12-02T07:19:00.000-08:00

It's not much of a BIG secret anymore...I eagerly await the Victoria Secret Fashion Show every year. The show is filled with so many girly things like angel wings, rhinestoned runway, diamond lined lingerie and sexy performers. This year's show was filmed at the FountaineBleau Miami Beach. Be sure to check it out it airs tomorrow Dec 3rd @ 10/9c on CBS. Of course, it features Vicky Angels and Usher.

Here is a video of last year's show!!

I am so looking forward to seeing Heidi Klum. She is one of my inspirations not just because she is beautiful might I add she has kids you guys and looks fabulous. But she is now Heidi, Inc. I recently picked up the recent InStyle magazine in which Heidi graced the cover. She dishes about being a businesswoman, wife and mother, secrets to success, and so much more.

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Style Inspiration | Such a Lady

2008-12-01T06:41:00.000-08:00

As we go through phases in life, our style should transition also. One thing I hate to see is a woman dressed like a teeny booper. So my style inspiration this morning is Tracee Ellis Ross. On the set of Girlfriends or on candid pictures her style remains classy. Her wardrobe consists of great dresses with flowy lines and delicate fabrics that accentuate her "grown woman curves". She adds a little bit of funk with accessories such as bangles and great exotic bags.

Tracee Ellis Ross Style Steals

1. Great tailored pencil skirts

2. Jersey dresses with exotic prints or florals

3. Statement bags clutches & colored leathered totes such as teals or reds

4. Eye Catching heels to add an edge to a classy dress

5. Confidence! Embrace your womanhood

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

Style

2008-11-26T07:52:00.001-08:00

Classy Girl by Andrea Fenise

Let's Prove them Wrong

2008-11-24T20:03:00.000-08:00

So all of my Glamouristas & Fashionitas in the Memphis area....whether male or female.....I have a special favor to ask. I have recently been in a debate with a friend of mine in New Orleans who seems to think...We have no sense of style in Memphis. I disagree. My argument was however there are few people in the city with "personal" style.

If you have time please upload just one picture of yourself with one sentence describing your personal style. Send them to highsocietygroup@gmail.com subject: I got style. Thank so much.

Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

American Music Awards

2008-11-24T14:17:00.000-08:00

I watched the American Music Awards last night...The only artist in which I was absolutely in awe of was Alicia Keys. She looked stunning!!! Everything from hair, makeup, and her gown were FLAWLESS. Wourie Vince fashion stylist for Alicia Keys...gets kudos.

Be Inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Playing Dress Up

2008-11-19T08:13:00.001-08:00

Sorry I've been M.I.A. for awhile but I have plenty of good reasons. The current state of the economy has me working overdrive. But you can't have all work and no play. I have found the best "game" ever...VIRTUAL DRESS UP. It's polyvore.com. You can build virtual looks on line or sets as the industry calls it. Look at the look I just made this morning.

Urban Chanel by Andrea Fenise

Be inspired in this society!!!

Style Recap

2008-10-20T06:36:00.000-07:00

Let's start the week off with a BANG literally, Check out these Chanel Killer Stillettos. I LOVE THEM. They are so edgy and fashion forward. Yes, that's Madonna's rocking the shoe....Queen of Edgy.

vs

Yes, my show is over! Indashio won the title of Glam God. I'm not a hater; he did his thang. But I will say Tigerlily will definitely go further in the industry. She's the ish!

The Secret Life of A Style Junkie....

2008-10-12T19:47:00.000-07:00

In this thing called life, we sometimes get bombarded and continuously reminded of the things we don't have. We don't have that Porsche or Benz we've dreamed of or that loft in downtown Manhattan. Rarely do we stop and remind ourselves of the things we have, love, and the simple things we can't live without.

Talking girl talk with my best girl...mom.Playing with Ali. Playing dress up. Listening to Frankie Beverly and Maze. Laughing until I cry with my dad. Adoring a bad pump in Vogue. Buying a bad pump from GoJane instead. Eating. Watching Style Network. Running on a hot summer day. Enjoying Memphis for what she is. Drinking chocolate milk. Putting on a nice dress. Going nowhere in my nice dress.

I stop and think about all the things I absolutely love on a constant basis. It's a reminder that when I reach that level of success, there are things that I LOOOOOOVED before that will keep me humble and satisfied. I am passionate about those things such as I am for fashion.

Fashion and style is something I have always loved. I can't remember a time when I didn't. I have never fallen out of like or love with it. It's what keeps my heart beating. My soul grounded and connected to the true essence of why I was giving the loan of life.

"Life is a loan...spend it wisely" Old man in High Point Coffee Shop

Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

I <3.....

2008-10-10T06:40:00.000-07:00

Rachel Zoe Project premiered on Bravo about a month ago and due to my schedule; I haven't watched an episode. It's been driving me crazy. So I caught up on all of the episodes via YouTube. FABULOUS!!!!! I HAVE ALWAYS ADORED HER WORK. She's responsible for most of Hollywood's images. Even a non fashionista can learn a little book from the Style Guide...It's a nice manual for stylish chics. Check out the show on Bravo Tues nite 9 c.

Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

Shoe Fetish

2008-10-09T06:24:00.000-07:00

I <3 SHOES!!!!! I recently picked up US Weekly's Fall Style Special and turned the page and immediately found yet another shoe in which to crave for. I know I had to have it....in my dreams. It was a nut bolted green suede Mary Jane stilleto by a designer who I had never heard of... Ruthie Davis. I had to find out who this chic was because to design a shoe like that you had to be FABULOUS. So here she is Ruthie Davis.......

She is a hip designer who loves fashion, design, art and comics. Her shoes have been on the feet of soooo many celebs such as Beyonce who absolutely loves rocking Ruthie Davis shoes, Avril Lavigne, Kim Kardashian, Jenny McCarthy, Cassie, and more.

But here's the shoe......
Yup right there.

$875 www.shopkitson.com or take the time to go by Ruthie's site. Browse through the shoes and even read her blog. www.ruthiedavis.com

Be inspired in this society!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Barack n Roll

2008-10-08T06:13:00.000-07:00

So last night, I watched the 2nd in a series of 3 presidential debates. Of course, Barack Obama did an excellent job letting the nation know why he is the best candidate for our country. So as promised, I found some more Barack Obama gear. Jump on the band wagon if you already aren't and support our next president.

This is by far one of my favorite clothing lines supporting Barack...it's Barackawear. The sibling team Lorielle and Brandon Broussard started this dream with only $740 dollars and a passion in August of last year. They have everything from women's tees, men's hoodies, accessories such as notebooks, dog tshirts, and more. Check out the online store at www.barackawear.com

Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Behind the Style | Inspiration

2008-10-01T06:56:00.000-07:00

Everyone knows I am a huge fan of Glam God with Viviva Fox especially my girl Tigerlily. She is an absolute inspiration both as a stylist and some of you may not know a designer. The Cayman Island transplant who has a background in fashion and finance is always well poised and her style transcends into her designs.

Crown Atelier launched in 2005 with great classic pieces, very feminine yet sexy. The collection is self described as a merge between delicate looking fabrics with silhouettes that have a certainty of strength and cool avant garde.

In a very short period of time, the looks have been seen on some of Hollywood IT girls such as Taryn Manning, Kierra Knightley, Hollywood Access hosts, and more.

Check out the collection at www.crownatelier.com .

Sidenote: I soooooo want Tigerlily to win! As a stylist, it's refreshing to see someone add class, sex appeal, and not "costumey". As a designer, her collection which is inspired by the design greats Yves Saint Laurent and Coco Chanel, that itself is inspiration.

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo, Andrea Fenise

If only I was a kid again.....

2008-09-29T06:07:00.000-07:00

Do you remember the days of waking up super early on Saturday morning, eating a bowl of cereal, and watching your favorite cartoons? Well, this past weekend I indulged in a little pasttime...cartoons. I had no idea of what they were but it was just so cute. I wonder what it would be like to jump in a time capsule and go back to those days. We could just ask Kidada Jones!!!

Kidada hosts "Kidada for Disney party"

She gets paid big bucks to play with cartoons and make a childhood like imagination so cool. As designer for Kidada for Disney Couture, consultant on Disney projects, designer for a line of clothing and jewelry for adults sold at boutiques.

For those who don't have a clue who this chic is.....She is the daughter of music mogul Quincy Jones. She started as Tommy Hilfigers muse, designer for Snoop Dogg's former clothing line and a former student of L.A.'s Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Her signature style is taking cartoon characters like Winnie the Pooh and Tinkerbell and putting them in fresh Air Jordans or shell toe adidas. We all know there had to be a big break....She sent her friend Nicole Richie an ironed on image of Alice in Wonderland on a tshirt and you know where it went from there....straight to the top.

Here some of her pieces from Kidada for Disney....Go to regencies.com or boutiquetoyou.com if you would like to purchase them.

Tinkerbell Charms

Below Magic Castle earrings

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

I'm not a "know it all" but what I do is.....

2008-09-26T07:40:00.001-07:00

I'm kinda getting irritated with all the people who are now designers....designing Obama tshirts. While I will announce my support of Barack here on my blog, I am bombarded by the slew of people with homemade Tshirts, airbrushed tees, and all sorts of ridiculousness. But just when "it" gets on your last nerves, something refreshing comes your way...."Runway for Change". A bunch of fashion designers have counted Obama in & designed cool graphic tees and tote bags supporting the "man for change".

Proceeds for the sales are donated to the Obama for America Campaign. Shop online @ http://store.barackobama.com Click on Runway for Change.

I love art and quality work so now that I am on this kick...I am seeking out real artists and designers making some hot Obama gear.

Be inspired in this society....REGISTER TO VOTE TOO!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Diane Von Furstenberg Tote...Cute!!

A nice classic twist by Nannette Lepore

MY FAVE!!! So cute and sexy but the message is still there.

Vera Wang...great shirt
My guy and favorite designer Zac Posen does an asphalt women's tee.

Decade

2008-09-15T06:56:00.000-07:00

Not many people in the fashion industry can say they hit the pivotal moment of celebrating 10 years of doing what they absoulutely love. Kimora Lee Simmons can now scream out loud and fashionably celebrate 10 years of designing and fashion shows. So during this year's fashion week she dubbed the show as "Decade". Kimora's got it right the first time back in; finding her target demographic & mixing hip hop culure with fashion couture. Now as a fashion mogul, author of Fabulosity, and creative direction of Phat Fashions, Kimora is able to enjoy living her passion.

Check it out the video from the Decade. The pieces in this collection were an eccletic mix of 60s fashions, rompers, maxi dresses, and great pastel colors.

Fashionista Friday on a Budget

2008-09-12T06:44:00.001-07:00

Fashionistas can look fabulous on a budget. Lauren Conrad star of the Hills always looks pretty chic of course so... she's a designer and works for "The Fashion PR Firm" The People's Revolution so style is innate. It can be for us Fashionistas on a budget too.

This look didn't take too much time because I went straight to the store in which I KNOW I can find pretty cheap pieces that are trendy...Forever 21. The key piece is THE FALL TREND...PLAID. Of course rock it out with some great accessories...I suggest adding alot of rings and a necklace.

Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

I'm having a 90s moment....

2008-09-10T05:51:00.000-07:00

I was watching videos early the other morning on VH1 and I had a 90s moment screaming to the top of my lungs and dancing because my favorite band was BACK!!! Yes, New Kids on the Block is back LMAO. They have a new single, album, and of course a new video featuring NeYo directed my Benny Boom (my fav video director). The single is hot and all of my boyfriends look so good. Joe is the main boo though. You know I had to check out the styling. TheY look GREAT with tailored suits, button downs but you could see each personality. The chics in the video looked classy with very cute cocktail dress and makeup & hair was definitely on point. Oh with that being said about men's styling...very soon my very good friend and men's stylist will contribute to the blog. Fellas, I do listen when you say you need some men's tips. But check out the video and let me know who your boyfriend was in NKOTB.

As promised

2008-09-08T05:56:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Youtube, I was able to catch highlights from the first few days of Fashion Week. Here are a few designers... I will definitely be back later to blog about Tracey Reese, Daine von Furstenberg, Heatherette, and more.

BCBG Max Azria Spring 2009

The choice of colors and flowy fabrics was genius. I absolutely loved the tailored rompers. Such classic and elegant styles with a touch of sex appeal. BCBG Max Azria knows how to dress a woman.

Rock & Republic Spring 2009

We all know Rock & Republic for the jeans and graphic Tshirts built on celebrity lifestyle and music; defining pop culture. R&R celebrities fave jean designers have stepped out of their box and added tailored pieces such as pencil skirts, super skinny jeans, and classic button up blouses. The choice in fabrics and attention to detail solidified the movement from rock star apparel to couture designs. Dont' get it twisted they kept it funky with edgy leather pieces and mini dresses. Kudos for them for the fashion maturity. Oh yeah and of course the house was packed with celebrities like Mary Kate Olsen

Miss Sixty Spring 2009

Miss Sixty brought a great show. Loved the production and stage!!! The collection was hippie & party girl inspired with flowy fabrics with lots of prints, color, and accessories. The trends for the Spring was definitely set at Miss Sixty lots of colors and prints.

Be inspired
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Fashion Week NYC

2008-09-05T07:01:00.001-07:00

OMG, it's finally here...Mercedes Fashion Week in NYC. For all of us who have a passion for fashion and those of us who actually go to Fashion Week and cover all of the shows anxiously await "THE WEEK OF THE YEAR". Fashion Week is the time when both headlining designers like the Versaces, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, and Betsey Johnsons and aspiring Ellie Owens and such come to show the fashion world what they have. Fashion Week is full of surprises as we all await the trends for the new season. I myself love to watch Fashion Week a la television to catch the beauty trends, the forecasts for the must have frocks and colors, and catch a glimpse of what celebrities and socialites will have the privilege of sitting front row.

Style.com previewed Fashion Week 2009 with some of its expectations and our hometown skillet Justin Timberlake for William Rast is expected to give an awesome show and be the next L.A.M.B in fashion design.

Style.com says that Justin & Trace (BF & business partner) are expected to be one of fashion's legitimate celebrity designers just like Gwen Stefani who has grossed beaucops of coins launching L.A.M.B.

Style.com expects for alot of new fashion designers who have recently graduated from Parson's and FIT to be the next in line and carry the torch. I can't wait to see the backstage footage, runway shows, and more. My goal is to be there next year, whether it's interning backstage or covering the shows in some aspect we shall see. I hope you enjoy it too. I will definitely be back to tell all of you my thoughts on the week.

Be inspired

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

Spotlight on Fashion

2008-09-04T06:33:00.000-07:00

Ghita, the fashion line by Kanye's exboo, Alexis Phifer, is getting some shine from the High Society crew. Ghita meaning "pearl of the sea" is the brain child of Phifer. She proves she is not just some arm candy but that she is a fierce designer to be reckoned with. Graduating from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising California and launching Ghita in 2005, Alexis is on the come up. She has hosted several shows in NYC including Fashion Week... the dream of all designers and many celebrities have been seen rocking her pieces including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls.

Here are some pieces from the Fall 2008 Collection...This collection is amazing. She sticks to the Roman goddess aesthetic with lilacs, silks and satins. Ghita's vision is 80s inspired and fashionable party dresses. You can find Ghita pieces at Runway in ATL and Intermix (NYC) and so many more chic boutiques and chains.

To learn more about Ghita and Alexis go to www.ghitafashion.com

Be inspired
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

U Ready????

2008-09-02T07:53:00.001-07:00

Progression is the key!!! In every society, the philosophy of moving forward and progressing to bigger and better things produces change and greatness. Well, in this society...High Society....we are making some changes toward moving forward. Currently, I am seeking out interns to help with the movement. For those of you who love fashion and have a passion for styling, writing, event planning, cameramen/women, graphic designers, artists and more...I am looking for you. If you love the blog and would like to contribute or you are interested in the company, send a resume, portfolio, etc. to highsocietygroup@gmail.com. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully working with you.

Psssttt.. If you are a designer, stylists, fashion consultant, I am definitely looking to work with you.

Be inspired,
xoxo Andrea Fenise

Fashionista Friday

2008-08-29T07:49:00.000-07:00

So I decided to play a little game with Fashionista Friday today. Instead of me giving my thoughts on who is a fly fashionista, I decided to allow you all to be involved. These chics are all different in regards to their style. From Kelis being "Hip Hop over the Top"to Kerry Washington bringing the "Classic Old Hollywood" to Rihanna introducing us to "Fashion Domanitrix". I love ALL of their styles. Let me know who you love the most. There is a poll to the right yup look over there.

Style Force to Be Reckoned With.....

2008-08-28T06:24:00.001-07:00

I have never been so excited to watch a reality show in my life. Yesterday, while combating a little boredom, I flipped through the channels and came up on Glam God with Vivica A. Fox. I had seen commercials and heard the internet buzz and decided to give yet another reality show a chance. Glam God is THE reality/competition show for hungry stylists who crave to style celebrities and give them that red carpet look. It was so fun to watch. I might add a learned a bit. It comes on tonight so all you stylists out there tune in to VH1 9/8 c and see if they have anything on you.
Let me know if you have any favorites!
Here's the extended trailer for you to get a sneak peek...

Be inspired,
xoxo,
Andrea Fenise

Fun with Fashion

2008-08-18T07:20:00.000-07:00

Hello Kitty Diamond ring by Kimora Lee Simmons

Lately, I have realized that no matter how much older we get...we still want to have a little fun with fashion and accessories. We all can think of a cartoon character in which we absolutely loved. Some of us incorporated our love affair in our style. Well, Hello Kitty is my obsession and love affair and I have found that I am not alone. So many chics adore Hello Kitty that I had to post a special blog for ALL OF MY FELLOW HELLO KITTY LOVERS. I visited the Sanrio store online and found some cute items to add to the wardrobe without looking 10.

Chic Leather Hello Kitty Wallet

Adorable Cell Phone Charm

Gold Trinket Hello Kitty Case...You can carry your mints or even lipgloss.
Stars & Hello Kitty Metallic Clutch

Victoria Couture Collection for Hello Kitty...Large Wax Tote

Be inspired in this society

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

High Society Living

2008-08-14T07:23:00.000-07:00

Memphis is where I call home for NOW. It is The Birthplace of Rock & Roll. Home of Isaac Hayes. RIP. Home of Elvis. BBQ Heaven there is soooo much more. Memphis has such a rich cultural history that so many of us locals pass by all of the tourist attractions and seem to think the city has nothing to offer. Well this High Society Living feature in a tribute to music legend Isaac Hayes,

I would like to invite you to enjoy your city. This weekend take the time to learn something new and experience something new other than the same ole nightlife scene.

The Memphis Tourism Bureau's website http://www.memphistravel.com/ has a special place just for us locals. Enter the trivia contest to win a complete hometown tourist package or browse through the dining section to enjoy a nice meal in a local restaraunt. I have found during traveling visiting the local restaraunts you get an authentic feel of the food and culture in the city.

Some of my fav spots:

1. Memphis Zoo: Voted the #1 zoo in the country 1008

2. Slavehaven/Underground Railroad Museum: I didn't even know the museum existed until I moved downtown. It's such a unique experience.

3. Civil Rights Museum: Although it is one of the main attractions everyone should have visited by now some of us haven't. If you are one of those people you DEFINITELY must go.

4. Stax Museum of American Soul Music : Isaac Hayes home of recording. They actually have a special photography feature now of Ray Charles

5. Rendezvous: Memphis BBQ

Fit & Fab | Michelyn

2008-08-13T07:53:00.000-07:00

Quick Tip

Try to keep a daily workout and intake journal. By doing this you can keep track of what you are eating and what type of workouts you are doing. It's very important to monitor your intake in order to know exactly what you have eaten each day. We live busy lives and we will not always remember our daily intake. Depending on where you are with your workout routine, writing down what you have done is very effective as well. This will help you to remember what body part you have worked and how many reps you have done. It's always best to challenge yourself; every time you go to the gym you should look at your journal and try to do more then what you did the week before. In short it's extremely hard to keep track of what you are doing unless you write it down. This will help you to stay focused and with your workouts this will help you to challenge yourself. Also, if you are interested in hiring a trainer this will definitely help him or her to identify how to better assist you with your workouts.

Hey chics,

I recently browsed through Barnes & Nobles looking for a good read & saw a great collection of journals and diaries. They have come a long way creatively. So for your new fitness tips, I found some really cute journals so you can record everything on your journey of fitness. Staying fit & fab is a must in this society now. Visit www.barnesandnoble.com

Be inspired in THIS society

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

Behind the Style | Lysa Cooper

2008-08-12T09:18:00.000-07:00

Lysa Cooper (L)

Fashion and trends today are driven mainly by what celebritites wear and think is cool. But who is behind the style? You thought all celebrities dressed themselves...Uh no..Clearly not. Behind the style exposes those fly and creative individuals behind the looks you love. Since, I absolutely adore Rihanna's style (she's has some of her own)...I wanted to blog about Lysa Cooper today. She has helped to transform Rihanna into a style icon. One of the hottest celebrity stylists...her client list goes from Diddy, Def Jam, Rihanna, Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton for Guess, Beyonce, Katie Holmes and more. Take a look at her work. She's is bad!!!

Be inspired by this society!

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

Style Conciege

2008-08-11T00:00:00.000-07:00

In preparation for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, I have been browsing through lookbooks of some of my fav fashion designers. Of course, hands down, Versace, reigns SUPREME. I took a peek at Fall Resort 2009 and was both AMAZED & INSPIRED.

Why I'm in awe:
1. The Color Palette... Fall's color palette's are normally dry and boring but in this collection the mix of bright reds and deep browns were quite genius. The color combinations made me think of a fly chic in Dubai or an collage of images from India.
2. Accessories: I am a self proclaimed Style Junkie. All of the fashion mags and blogs have reported the tribal jewelry and statement pieces as the hottest accessories to have for the fall. Versace did it well. Gold accented pieces with wood bangles...FAB CHIC!
3. Designer for the FASHIONABLE WOMAN!!! ENOUGH SAID.

THIS BLUE IS AMAZING!!!

BE INSPIRED THIS WEEK!!!
xoxo,
Andrea Fenise

Out of Touch

2008-08-10T11:20:00.000-07:00

So as you all know I haven't blogged in nearly a week...please thank my puppy boxer Ali. He chewed my internet card and even some of the keys off the labtop. I was so upset but when you look at his sad face you can't help but say "Alright, I know I should not have left you alone for 6 hours of course you would cry first then get destructive.

I couldn't make it to my fav coffee shop until today so here is my formal apology for staying away so long. If this helps here is a picture of my baby.... You can 't be mad at his mommy now.

I'll be back this week so come back and hang out with me.

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

Style Concierge

2008-08-04T06:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Chics,
OMG it was sooooooooo hot in Memphis this weekend. 103 degrees with a heat index of 115 what is the world coming too! So I'm writing this blog in hopes of cooler temperatures and FALL FASHION. I know last week's Style Concierge was about do & dont's of leggings and I will post a new feature because legwear fashion is really trendy. For the fall the hottest look is printed hosiery from reptile print to pucci prints. Be careful though if you rock a really vibrant and colorful print keep the dress or shorts a simple neutral color i.e. khaki, black, loving brown right now.

This is a really beautiful and elegant legging pair this with a black shirt dress with ruffle details and a nice pump. Chic!!!

This is my fav...I would definitely rock this with a brown dress short or a khaki trench dress with great gold details.

Ideal legging for your fall LBD (Little Black Dress)

xoxo,
Andrea Fenise

Fashionista Friday

2008-08-01T06:18:00.000-07:00

Gwen Stefani has a clothing line called L.A.M.B (Love. Angel. Music. Baby) that launched in 2003 & has been very successful. Check out the website...www.l-a-m-b.com. I hear the shoe line ROCKS too.

She & Harajuku Lovers Fragrances have collaborated to bring Harjuku Lovers Fragrances by Gwen Stefani. Harajuku Lovers is a line of fashion accessories & lifestyle items for Gwen fans.

The cute anime characters come in different floral scents but no BANANA :( They range from $35 to $10

Be inspired by a Fashionista!!!!

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

High Society Living

2008-07-31T06:57:00.000-07:00

I'm back.... It's Thursday and I am counting the hours until the weekend. The weekend is the time to let your hair down and enjoy LIFE. I have a few ideas in mind for you this weekend. Moody Inc. always gives us a fab nightlife experience...Check them out both Friday & Saturday.

If you wanna stay in plan a "Girls Nite In" with some of your best chic friends. Make a gourmet pizza together, bottle of Pinot Grigio maybe or you can have fun mixing up some martinis. I found a cool website www.martiniart.com. A great resource is cute and fun. You can order everything from books on the history of martinis to girls nite out novelty items. A girls fav martini has to be a Cosmo so I pulled the recipe from the site.
Ingredients
4 ounces of freezing Skyy or Stolichnaya vodka.
1 ounce of refrigerator chilled Cointreau.
1 ounce of Absolut Citron vodka.
2 orange rind twists.
2 very, very thin orange slices.
1 lime cut in half.
3 ounces of cranberry juice.
1 ounce of pomegranate juice.
2 ounces of Naked orange juice.
4 drops of Amaretto.
The mix
Fill a glass shaker (we suggest a Boston style) 1/2 full with cracked ice.
Turn on your hi-tech stereo system and impress your guest(s). Maybe some Fergie, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani. Into your shaker, pour your vodkas and cranberry juice.
Give the shaker a good ten or fifteen shakes.
Add your Cointreau, pomegranate juice and orange juice.
Squeeze in the juice of half a lime.
Another twenty (thirty if you are up to it) shakes.
Strain your beautiful cocktail into two frozen cosmo or martini glasses.
Each drink gets 2 drops of Amaretto.
Gently float a slice of orange on top of each drink.
On top of each orange, delicately lay a rind twist.
Take a breath and be prepared to make more...it's a given.

Enjoy yourself this weekend. Live Life.
xoxo,
Andrea Fenise

I know... I know

2008-07-30T18:05:00.001-07:00

I have been so busy I haven't blogged in a couple of days. I will back tomorrow. Promise!!!!

xoxo,
Andrea Fenise

Style Concierge

2008-07-28T06:51:00.000-07:00

Q: Are leggings still a "do" for the new season? -Sarah Nashville, TN

A: Hey Sarah, I'm glad you asked. I love leggings because they are so comfy and you can layer them, wear them with a graphic tee, or dress them up with a nice blouse. But the ballerina inspired leggings are sooo over. Lindsay Lohan, Queen of the legging trend, launched a new line of leggings with details, zippers, buttons, knee pads ( Yes, knee pads) to prelude the trend for leggings this upcoming fall which is....DETAILS & PRINTS.

From left to right: black leggings with knee pads ( not sure about that one), black leggings with zippers on side, metallic stirrup leggings

American Apparel has done a great job reinventing the legging and making them oh so fashionable.

Try this high waisted faux denim leggings with a nice peasant blouse or a cute graphic tee. It will set you back only $46.

Brown cropped placket legging with button details.

Red print jersey legging will look hot with a edgy black blouse and great boots for the fall.

High Society Living

2008-07-24T05:48:00.000-07:00

Good morning beautiful people,
I have been working my little tail off for the last few weeks and of course it's not going to stop anytime soon. I am in need of a mini vacation but of course work has to be done. So for you chics that are able, take the time to travel this weekend or very soon. Traveling is an opportunity for you to experience other cultures, lifestyles, and of course street style. Yes even in the United States of America traveling to different cities will broaden your horizons. Turning around around and around BAM New Orleans ( ok I was turning at the map for some of you that didn't get it). New Orleans is by far one of my FAV cities to visit. I recently went this past October and really enjoyed myself. So let me be your travel agent & personal concierge.....For you chics that are in Memphis, PLEASE take the time to go by rail...Amtrak...it's such an amazing experience.

Transportation:
The Historic 59 from Memphis to New Orleans has such great history behind it. Back in the day, 1920s, many African Americans rode the train from New Orleans up to Chicago and they stopped in Memphis. Both Memphis and New Orleans have very rich history behind the Migration ask the conductor to tell you the story.

Visit www.amtrak.com for booking and details...They run specials all the time and the fare is STUPID cheap...only $88 round trip can't beat it. Have breakfast in the dining car, bring your laptop or DVD player and just relax.

Hotel:
I love staying in the JW Marriott on Canal St. They have exceptional service, very good concierge, and SUPER nice rooms.

Food & Drinks:
It's the BIG EASY baby so just walk around and have a great time. Be sure to go to Cafe Du Monde and have a beignet & cafe au lait. Breakfast at Mother's....OMG it was so good. It's a local's spot (best places to eat in cities) Drink on Bourbon 2 for 2 Hurricane's are the lick.

Tourism:
Please take the opportunity to go on a tour of the city. It's very informative especially after Katrina. Then learn about the history of New Orleans ( I won't tell you you will appreciate a lot more. Go on the City Tour ask the concierge at your hotel to book it for you. Great tour guide.

Fit & Fab

2008-07-23T05:09:00.000-07:00

Hey chics & gents,
Today is Fit & Fab Wednesday and I specifically chose to blog about being fit & fab on Wednesday because it's Hump Day. Hump Day...half way through the work week and you need a little push over the hill. Well for some reason, I need a little well alot of push in my fitness regimen. I don't know what's wrong with me but I don't want to work out. I chose to blog early this morning before I run, let's hope I get out there today. I have to get motivated. Motivation comes from so many angles and I was looking through one of the gossip magazines yesterday and I was so amazed with the Russian Heel-A-Thon. Kelly Ripa from Live with Regis & Kelly collaborated with Dr. Scholl's for a charity High Heel-A-Thon in New York. Women in NYC came out in big numbers to race in high heels if that's not Fit & Fab...I don't know what is. Here are some pics:

Kelly Ripa stretching. Those are some bad shoes chic.

They are focused

Now this was hilarious. Take note... guy in the red perfect stride & guy in the white broke his heel but it's not stopping him at all.

If you need a little push with your diet, Michelyn has a great tip today.
Whole eggs vs. Egg whites

A lot of us are use to eating whole eggs. That's what mother use to make and whole eggs are usually served for breakfast at the fast food and dine-in restaurants. A lot of us look at eating eggs as a way to increase our protein intake; we don't think about all the fat and cholesterol we are consuming. As a child I only liked boiled eggs and I would just eat the yolk. My mother would tell me "girl you better eat the white part that's where the nutrition is"; I never understood her until I got older. When I started dieting I learned that egg whites were healthier for you. I didn't know the true facts; I just knew it was healthier and I needed to eat them to loss weight and cut down my fat intake.
After reading an article online from http://behealthyandrelax.com/2007/11/egg-whites-vs-whole-eggs/, I learned about the nutrition facts of whole eggs and egg whites. I just wanted to share them with you guys.

Egg Yolks:Calories: 55 cals Fat: 4.5 g Saturated Fat: 1.6g Cholesterol: 210 mg Protein: 2.7g

Egg Whites:Calories: 17 cals Fat: 0.1 g Saturated Fat: 0.0 g Cholesterol: 0.0 mg Protein: 5 g

As my mother always says, "Once you know better you should do better"; Let's cut our calories, fat, and cholesterol by eating more egg whites and less whole eggs. You can purchase the egg white liquid from any grocery store.

Break Thru

2008-07-22T00:00:00.000-07:00

"It is every woman's inalienable right to have a pulled-together stylish, confident wardrobe with money left over to live". "Get Bitten....The High Society Council seconds that. So who would be so genius to bear a line of clothes that are SUPER affordable yet chic. Nothing other than SJP...Sarah Jessica Parker. If you look through any lookbooks from Elle, Vogue to Ok and US Weekly SJP always gets it right although the average chic can't pull of the looks. Sarah DOES!!! She wants to give all us fashionistas who watch the cash flow to be fashionable, stylish, and still have extra coins.

Sarah Jessica talks about her new project Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker.

The website is so cute and need I say again the pieces are SUPER affordable.
www.bittensjp.com

Style Concierge

2008-07-21T07:23:00.001-07:00

Question from Chasity Memphis
Q: I have a pair of brown strappy gladiator sandals. What can I put together to look fabulously chic on a casual day?

A: I have put together a look for you. Of course, add some of your accessories to make the look yours maybe some funky bangles in gold and bone and some ethnic earrings maybe wood. Hope you love it.

Fashionista Friday

2008-07-18T05:59:00.000-07:00

Individuality. Transformation. Confidence. Style. Fashionista. Rihanna..... Who knew a haircut and a little tweaking of the wardrobe could take you from an average bubbly pop star to a style icon. One of the hottest stylist in the industry Mariel began this transformation for Rihanna, putting her in dominatrix inspired pieces for performances and chic yet cutting edge pieces for everyday looks. Now styled by the duo Lynn Cooper and Anna Shimonis Rihanna has a look that all the fashionistas are trying to cop ASAP.

BEFORE

Wanna embrace your inner Rihanna??? Here are some style tips.

1. Signature cut. Start with a simple bob if you have the courage go for the short do

2. Color...Rihanna loves color whether it's the wardrobe or the nails.

3. Rock inspired pieces...Add a bit of rock star. She loves wearing Chuck Taylors

4. Accessories. Accessories. Accessories.

5. Confidence baby. You got to work it.

High Society Living

2008-07-17T07:43:00.000-07:00

Hey Chics,

Sorry I've been missing for a couple of days. I've been so busy that well... enough of the excuses. Okay, reading is fundamental chics. For us women, this subject matter is super important to me. Financial Power, Knowledge, and Freedom. More and more women are running business, investing, obtaining material things that were once what we acquired after jumping the broom. For this special edition, I would like to invite you to join me in reading Suze Orman's "The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, & Broke".

It is a really helpful book and for those of who are interactive, hands on learners it's very resourceful. I'm in NO way a finance guru but I will leave you with some helpful tips for managing money.

1. Pay yourself first. When you get a check or gift, ALWAYS pay yourself at least 10%.

2. Shop for deals. Don't pay full price for something if you haven't shopped around.

3. COUPONS! COUPONS! COUPONS! I think I am obsessed with clipping coupons. They really come in handy.

4. Pay bills on time. Late fees are so unneccessary.

5. Ok if you are a budgeting type of girl, write down all of your expenses and get them paid. Envelope systems really work for me, may not work for you. Expenses such as gas, food, and entertainment...place the money in envelopes when it's gone it's gone. Don't go to the ATM until you get paid again.

Hopefully, this works and you will have money to buy that big ticket item and feel good about it too.

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

Style Concierge

2008-07-14T05:26:00.000-07:00

Q: I am going to an All White party this weekend. I don't have a clue where to start. Please help me time is running out.

A: Hey chic....CALM DOWN!!! There are a few options online. You may have to add a few more coins to the purchase but I think it's worth it. Not sure if I would get on foot looking seeing you are already stressed. So, I have a couple of pieces in mind.

Let's start with some very affordable pieces to ease your little mind :) Tiered knit dress 33.99 www.gojane.com Add a fly shoe spicing it up with some color will definitely take you there.

A classic wide leg pant and a ruffle top is simple chic! But be sure to funk it up with a fabulous clutch and manicure with a dash of color...I love OPI colors so be daring go for a pink/blue/yellow.

Shopbop.com is one of my favorite places to shop online. They know that chics like you are looking for special items so they created a shopping category just for WHITE DRESSES. I picked a few of my favorites that were easy to dress.

Hope you have a great time!! Take lots of pictures.

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

If you have a style question, email me highsocietygroup@gmail.com

Fashionista Friday

2008-07-11T07:10:00.000-07:00

At 21, most young chics are only thinking of a couple of things parties, drinking, and boys. Meet Tatiana founder of Culture Shock Magazine, designer for Immer Voran Clothing, TV junkie, and a serious sneaker junkie. Tatiana is in her CEO mode at a very young age; bringing innovative.creative.stylish ideas to the industry. High Society sits down with "Tot" and talks about her current projects, what she can't live without, and her favorite TV show.

Q: High Society is defined as a feeling of euphoria & the prominent people, fashionable people in their social life. What about fashion gets you "high"
A: The colors, the fabrics and the lifestyle as far was where I'm wearing the clothing to.

Q: What are some of the current projects you are working on?
A: I'm currently working on my biggest campaign yet, Project Re-Launch which is the re-launching of my magazine Culture Shock Mag. I feel like there was more that needed to be covered and so much more to expose our readers to. I am also working on my new television show, Culture Shock Mag Presents Road 2 New York Fashion Week, which will be on the MTTV channel this fall and on the website.The show will follow fashion editor, promotions director, and I as we make our journey to this past Fall 2008 Fashion Week. We will also be attending Fashion Week in September so we'll be taping then as well.

Q: Immer Voran & Culture Shock are very innovative and cutting edge projects what inspired you to launch the two at such a young age?
A: Thank you that's exactly what I wanted it to be innovative and cutting edge! But I'm the only child and I always kept myself busy I honestly feel like my purpose in life is to inspire people, whether it be through fashion or me talking about what's current I felt like I had to. As far as Immer Voran (means Always Ahead), I felt there was something missing in fashion and I wanted to be that missing piece. Culture Shock the television show, I felt that television was getting boring and when I was younger I used to create little shows in my room so it was only right the first opportunity I get to create a show. The magazine, was started from me blogging, updating people on the latest in music, fashion, culture, events, gossip and then my opinions of it all. But I wanted my age group to have more of a voice as well and I wanted to get everyone reading again so I started the magazine and later the student organization, Culture Shock Mag Society of Middle Tennessee State University.

Q: As a young fashionista, what or who defined style for you?
A: I would say colors and shapes define style for me. I wear items that don't match at times but if it compliments my shape I'll wear it. I love colors and I love new styles.

Q: 5 pieces/items you absolutely can't live without
A: A pair of cute stilletos, chuck taylors, an American Apparel dress(b/c I can always make it look different than the last time I wore it), sunglasses, and a huge bag!

Q: "Yea, last time I saw you at MT's homecoming I was wearing an American Apparel dress you were like who's that chick wearing my AA dress. I love American Apparel. You can get your "Break Thru" in there. So, Fashion Rules you live by
A: Never say I would never wear that because one day you may consider it! :-)

Q: What is one thing you want people to know about Tatiana
A: I'm excited about life, I'm a workaholic and i love Diddy and the Golden Girls!

Models be sure to go to the site for additional information about the model search. http://www.cultureshockmag.com/shockmag.com

Contact:

Tatiana Johnson

Tatianarjo@gmail.com

High Society Living

2008-07-10T05:34:00.000-07:00

Ok Chics if you all know me during conversations and those Myspace surveys like "Who would you love to meet" or "Who is one person you would love to eat dinner with" type questions...My first; without any thought, answer would be "my angel" Grandmother Dorothy. I never had the opportunity to meet her because she died when my dad was about 16 years old. However, I feel so connected with her spiritually that it is almost scary. My Granny was such a beautiful woman and of course the epitome of a classy woman. Let me toot her horn for her.....wife, mother of three children, nurse, talented seamstress, and president of the homemakers association. During those times, president of the homemakers association was a big thing! Women took pride in being beautiful and domestic. So ladies in honor of my grandmother, I bring to you High Society Living. A weekly feature that gives you chic and simple entertaining tips, recipes, cocktail ideas, home decorating ideas, and more.

Ladies before we start, there is nothing wrong with being intelligent, goal oriented, fly and Martha Stewart-ish or Dorothy-ish :)

Dinner for Two or Maybe Just You (that's fine girl)
Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken, Potatoes, and Asparagus (Yes it's my original recipe)
You will need a roasting pan that comes in grill packages or just go to the kitchen section of your favorite store.

1 whole chicken
1 onion
1 green bell pepper
1/2 stick of butter (it's not as bad as it sounds)
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
Meat Tenderizer
Season Salt
Ground Black Pepper

1. Thoroughly clean chicken. Be sure to clean the inside of the chicken also. Yes, you have to get in there. Don't be afraid. Dry it off with a towel. Preheat your oven to 375F.
2. Stuff the onion and bell pepper inside the chicken...You may need to cut them in half to get them inside. Now sit the chicken on the roasting pan.
3. Okay now take the butter and rub the chicken down with the butter. It gets a little messy but just wash your hands.
4. Season the chicken to taste. Don't be afraid that you will over season. It needs it to add flavor.
5. Cook the chicken for about an 1:15 to ensure it cooks well.

Potatoes & Asparagus
Potatoes: I love Betty Crocker's Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Grab a box of those & follow the directions. It's super easy so you can't mess them up.
Asparagus: You can either use fresh asparagus or canned. Let's go for the can for simplicity purposes.
1. DON'T DRAIN THE LIQUID OFF THE ASPARAGUS. It will retain the flavor when cooking.
2. Place about 2 teaspoons of butter in a skillet and allow the butter to melt on medium heat.
3. Sautee the asparagus in the skillet and sprinkle some lemon pepper seasoning on the asparagus. Allow them to soften but don't overcook.

Voila you have a nice meal for you and your boo or just yourself. Be sure to present it well. Pour your favorite glass of wine (I love White Zinfandel or Pinot Grigio with this dish) Hope you enjoy it. Let me know.

xoxo,
Andrea Fenise

Fit & Fab | Michelyn

2008-07-09T10:39:00.000-07:00

Q: Should you take multivitamins to take up the slack for not always eating healthy? I know I don't get my fruits & veggies in everyday!!!!

A: Multivitamins vs. natural foods I'm a huge fan of incorporating multi-vitamins into your daily diet. I believe the average person is not going to consume all of the nutrients their body needs by just eating food alone. We live in a fast pace world; we are not always going to have time to put the right nutrients into our body's. I don't believe you can solely depend on multi-vitamins; you must also have a healthy diet. After researching this topic, I found that "researchers have not yet identified all the biologically active components in food. Believe it or not there are hundreds if not thousands of various substances in foods, such as phytochemicals, that are advantageous. Therefore, you can never get the full benefit of "good food" into a pill" (Griffin, 2008). Dr. Griffin believes that one should check with their doctor or nutritionist for the best way to assess what nutrient supplementation may be advantageous to them individually. Dr. Griffin recommends a low to moderate dose of multi-vitamin (Griffin, 2008). She also stated that one should remember that this should not replace a healthy diet (Griffin, 2008). In short, multi-vitamins are great, but you should still maintain a healthy diet. There is no way vitamins call completely replace food, at least not right now.

If you would like for Michelyn to answer some of your fitness questions, email us at highsocietygroup@gmail.com Subject: Fit & Fab

Break Thru Tuesdays

2008-07-07T20:52:00.000-07:00

OMG I had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend...I watched the fireworks it was cool. Ate some BBQ it was GREAT thanks daddy. Road trip with Superman :) Finished making these denim leggings FINALLY and they are hot too. They will definitely be one of the hot pieces in the style studio. Getting back into the groove of things was kind of a drag. But this new feature Break Thru kinda has me jittery and anxious. I am a very frugal fashionista and I'm always on the prowl for that break thru. What is a break thru you ask???? Wait a sec, I heard you.

BreakThru: [adj] that shopping moment when you get a deal that you know just shouldn't be real. The sense of euphoria that makes you call your girlfriend and say " Girl, I just got my break thru. You unconciously got your shopping breakthru. So we call this Break Thru Tuesdays.

First, let's have some girl talk, I must admit one of my flaws....I don't keep with the manicure appointments. I looked at my cuticles one morning and said this is outright ridiculous. Then someone else mentioned it and made the call for me. I had a 12:00 appointment for a mani & pedi with "The Nail Diva" the NEXT day. Since it's summer I decided to browse through O.P.I.'s nail collection and got my BREAK THRU.

I am a huge fan of O.P.I. polish simply because they have the best marketing in the world and the colors are hot. Who comes up with those names? Ele-phantistic pink...Strawberry Margarita, Lincoln Park After Dark...Did someone say Party!!

I had so much fun trying on all the colors that I must share this too.... Click on the link, select you skin tone and try on all of the colors in the OPI Studio. http://www.opi.com/opi/opistudio.aspx

My 2 Fav Shades from the India Collection: Color Nirvana Spring/Summer 08
Ele-phantastic Pink

Curry Up & Don't Be Late

This week's BREAK THRU......

High Society wants to give you your BREAK THRU so "The Nail Diva" has offered to give all of you High Society IT Girls a lovely special...$30 spa mani and pedi... Mention High Society when booking a nail appointment.

Kimberly "The Nail Diva"
901.335.6906
singkimb1@yahoo.com

xoxo,
Andrea Fenise

Red, White, & Blue Chic

2008-07-03T05:58:00.000-07:00

The Fourth of July we celebrate our country's independence of course everything about High Society is fashion forward. So I pulled some patriotic looks for all you fashionistas wanting to look chic at those cookouts.

Let's start with some accessories. Accessories give any ensemble that extra kick. For the Fourth it wouldn't be right to no splash in some stars. Stars are everywhere right now. Tattoos to jewelry.

Gold star bracelet http://www.girlprops.com/ 9.99 Rhinestone star necklace http://www.forever21.com/ 4.99

I love this red satin top tube from the Lauren Conrad Collection. Yes, The star of the Hills Reality TV Show, Lauren Conrad is pushing her collection. I found this piece at Shopbop http://www.shopbop.com/ for $110

Star Graphic Tee from Forever 21 for just 13.80 paired with some skinny jeans or shorts...Sure to be casual chic but don't forget to throw on that nice stiletto honey!

If you take it to the club after hanging with the family..this blue tube dress is simple and sexy.

Enjoy your holiday and be safe!!!!!!!

Fit & Fab | Real Talk

2008-07-02T05:57:00.001-07:00

Some of you may be in a real slump...I know it does get hard sometimes but "you can't quit cause then you would be a quitter" Shout out to Kimora. Today's Fit & Fab is motivation to continue tackling that weight or new fitness challenge.

Michelyn: The first step to losing weight is to renew your mind (i.e., change the way you view food and physical activity). The weight loss process is all mental; if you don't have your mind ready you will not be able to achieve your ultimate weight loss goal. You must make this a top priority; a lot of us put weight loss on the back burner. When you have decided to make this process a top priority, then dedication and consistency must follow. You must also learn how to be your own motivation. Believe me prayer and/or meditation helps. This journey is not easy, so the only way to make it through is to push yourself daily. The spirit within you will help you to keep going and not give up.

My favorite quote for fitness is, "Fitness is a Journey, not a Destination. It must be continued for the Rest of your Life." -Dr. Kenneth Cooper

Always remember this should be a lifetime commitment not something to do for the time. Being healthy should be an important part of your life. Think about the most important thing in your life, something that you have to do everyday. If you didn't do this you would not feel right. For example, going to church, praying, and going to work; fitness and health should be an added feature to your life like the examples I have listed.

Chics keep your head up and remember you will look fabulous in the dress honey!!! Andrea Fenise

Style Couture | Quick & Easy Style Tips

2008-06-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

TOP trends of Summer Fashion on a BUDGET

1 Loving my Ethnicity

Embrace the tribal fashionista in you :) ..Pair great tunics with a good pair of skinny jeans or wear them solo dolo with a pair of gladiator sandals like Beyonce.

2 Rose Garden

Floral inspired pieces whether a blouse or nice bubble dress are essential for summer. Pairing them with a nice pair of slacks or if you are going casual just a pair of jeans will surely have you blossoming into a style diva.

3 Gladiator Sandal

I know we are all stiletto divas but oh my god those girls need to relax a little...these flat gladiator sandals are genius.

BACK TO THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM... Cool stiletto gladiator! Great with a strapless dress or even tank & jeans with great accessories.

4 Neon Color
Stop traffic in these bold colors!!!!

Fushion: Where Art & Fashion Collide

2008-06-27T07:16:00.000-07:00

Allure Marketing is back again with the multicultural fashion series....Fushion: Where Art & Fashion Collide. The first show was a success showing the city of Memphis that we indeed have creative talent right in here.

"The multicultural art and fashion show FUSHION took place at the Marshall Arts Gallery in Downtown Memphis. The gallery was filled to capacity with the attendance of the fashion elite, painters, artists, talent, and talent agencies who took part in a creative fashion renaissance. With music by DJ Tree of 94.1 The Buzz, the four part headling show opened the doors for artistic expression to float freely through art and fashion."

Come down and support Allure, models, designers, artists, stylists and MORE. The experience is Saturday at the new Euphoria. For ticket information or inquiries, go to www.alluremarketingonline.com

HSLG Appointment with Style

2008-06-26T09:50:00.000-07:00

High Society Style Squad presents "Glam Me Over" an interactive image development and lifestyle makeover focus group. Sign up for a personal style appointment to discuss the details of the focus group. Please email highsocietygroup@gmail.com. Appointments and spots are first come first serve so don't wait. Don't miss the opportunity to Glam Yourself Over.

BET Awards

2008-06-25T07:33:00.000-07:00

I didn't get to catch the awards but as soon as I came home I logged on to get pictures from the red carpet. Uhm, well, what can I say, should I have expected more. But here we go, there were definitely some misses. Some artists came through for me, stylists let's push the button.
Best Dressed Women I will give it to Alicia Keys. I am loving her new stylist. She is graciously transitioning and metamorphosing her style. She dress like an elegant and classy woman. Quite a change from the braids and jeans.

Worst Dressed Women Lil Mama's image doesn't scream fashionista but COME ON. I know it's supposed to be fun but it's not Halloween it's the BET Awards. Lil Mama you gotta do better boo.
I was pleasantly pleased with the College Hill gang. Chavon I love the dress. Dorian I didn't expect anything less. Great look!

Red Carpet Men
Okay Chris..I see ya. Love the sporty Euro look.
Jermaine...Jermaine Come on..I wouldn't even expect to see him so casual even in the "A". It's the BET Awards...dress up a little more. Let's do better.
ROTFLMAO....Speechless!

Voluptous Mami Fit is so important and sad to say only one got it right.
Jennifer tried but the fit wasn't right. What do you think of the hair though?

Satin is a very difficult fabric especially for more curvy women; the bottom of the dress was such a horrible fit. Did her stylist not see that?

YES Jordin!! Great dress, look, and such a beautiful smile to compliment the ensemble. You got it baby!

Color of the Season Yellow

The ladies all worked the yellow pieces...Who do you think worked it the best?

Keyshia I don't know..I guess it works. I love the shoes though. I would expect more for the hair. I love the color but the cut doesn't work for me.

Trina She looks better. Glad she went for more of a flowy and loose dress rather than tight. It works.

Rihanna I don't care for it. She has been such a style icon lately. We could have done something shorter or...No I don't like it.

Fit & Fab | Michelyn

2008-06-25T00:30:00.000-07:00

Fit & Fab A Quickie

Quick workout for the gym, when you are not sure what to do.

Cardio 20 or 30 mins of cardio (depending on where you are with your weight goal) NOTE: The heavier you are the more cardio you need to do

Arms 10 or 20 mins on arms (split up your arm workout by working your triceps, biceps, shoulders, and chest) 10 or 20 mins on abs (split up your ab workout by working your lower and upper abs and your obliques) NOTE: Always do back excerises after you work your abs to stablize your abs (trun over on your stomach and lift your legs up and down do 8 sets of 10)

Legs 10 mins of squats or some type of leg exercise

Shoe Fetish

2008-06-24T05:44:00.000-07:00

Style Icon Manolo Blahnik

If you are indeed a true fashionista, you and shoes have a special love affair. In an ode to Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City and of course the GOD of shoes...Mr. Manolo Blahnik...HSLG brings you Shoe Fetish. I read somewhere a quote by Marilyn Monroe, "I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot"..TRUE TRUE.
Carie Bradshaw in her infamous Manolos...Who can forget the episode when Carrie was leaving a lunch date in Soho and came face to face with mugger. She pleaded for him to take everything BUT her Manolos and that's exactly what he took.
Manolo's inspired by Marrikemo...Love the pink Poppy Jane inspired heel.
Mr. Manolo Blahnik at 100th Anniversary Gala of Neiman Marcus

Born in Santa Cruz de la Palma in the Canary Islands in 1942, Manolo Blahnik was brought up there on the banana plantation owned by his Czech father and Spanish mother. Blahnik has found his niche and successful formula in creating a combination of “occasional avant garde looks for the affluent few” and “good solid looks that will wear forever.” Manolo is an innovative designer...when mainstream companies were creating chunky platforms he decided design sleek stilletto heels with a very distinct style.

Read more about Manolo Blahnik at www.manoloblahnik.com

So have you ever wondered how they are made... Well, they all started somewhere and if you have a fetish for shoes or just would love to go on a hiatus with you girlfriends, I found this cool vacation spot right in the state of Washington. It's the Shoe School http://www.shoeschool.com/ ...you can go there for 5 days and they will give you a crash course in shoe design AND you make a pair of shoes JUST for you.

So embrace your inner shoe goddess or god....

High Society | Role Model

2008-06-19T00:00:00.000-07:00

When I initially started giving in to the idea of launching my own company, I had a range of emotions. Fear, happiness, discomfort, anxiety but nonetheless I always came back to feeling HIGH. I felt as though I was floating on cloud 9...COMPLETE EUPHORIA. Hence, the name high. Society came from the idea that I had unintentionally become apart of this "clique" or "society" in which everyone around me had the same ideas, direction, and goals. We made our own rules and laws and governed our actions based on what we loved...FASHION. Our social life was dictated by everything beautiful and it felt so organic. I began writing through my diary, yes, I do have a diary...best way to vent and get everything out without being judged...sidenote...excuse me. But in this society defined as (noun) the prominent people: the prominent or fashionable people in a community, or their social life....We are proactive...innovators...socially conscious...yet still fly & fabulous... Every thursday for simplicity purposes.. I will feature something in which I believe is cultural, artistic or thought provoking...Today's feature is something I've been excited about since it's conception....

http://www.myblackisbeautiful.com/
My Black is Beautiful a campaign by Essence magazine to create dialogue amongst African American women in hopes to improve self esteem and defining OUR idea of beauty is AWESOME!!!! It is sweeping the nation in many African American social clubs, book clubs, and girls nite out groups. Since, HSLG is a company driven by fashion & beauty, it is almost inevitable to not talk about BEAUTY. However, My Black is Beautiful almost strips women of the things they THINK makes them beautiful i.e. MAC Studio Fix, faux eyelashes and such and makes us dig deeper and create an understanding that we in all of our flaws are beautiful. Go online and watch the testimonials, download the interactive group discussion workbooks. Have fun ladies!!!!!
Take the HSLG poll and tell us what you think is beautiful about you on the right side of the page!!!!!
If anyone in the Memphis area is interested in starting a group, please email highsocietygroup@gmail.com....

Fit & Fab | Michelyn

2008-06-18T06:33:00.000-07:00

HEY!!! I asked you guys to send in questions for the Fit & Fab issue and I received an overwhelming response for the first feature. Yay!!! So let's open the mail.....

Q: I have been doing very well losing weight but I just can't shake these last few pounds particularly in the waist. Do you have any diet tips or exercise tips?

A: If you are trying to figure out how to loose those last few pounds or that fat around the waist, a low sodium diet may help you achieve your goal. What does too much sodium do to your body? Too much sodium can cause cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, high blood pressure, weight gain, and water retention. According to Heart failure Society of America the average person should not eat more than 2,300 mg of salt per day but many people consume up to 5000mg. According to Astronutrition.com, salt not only contributes to high blood pressure and heart disease, but it is not good for promoting a lean body image. “The more salt that you consume the more water is retained by the body. The excess sodium is deposited and stored under the skin, which causes a layer of water that looks like fat. Consuming less salt and drinking more water will ensure your body looks lean as possible” (Are You Eating Too Much Salt, 2008)

To make sure you are not exceeding the recommended daily sodium intake do the following:

- Reduce processed food consumption (i.e., fast food, canned foods, and snacks)
- Use Mrs. Dash for seasoning your foods
- Reduce table salt intake
- Always check sodium on the nutrition facts label before purchasing food
- Buy more fresh foods (i.e., meats, vegetables, fruits)

The following are a few foods to stay away from when trying to lower your sodium intake:

- Ribs
- Salty potato chips
- Pizza
- Macaroni and cheese
- Frozen dinners

Style Concierge

2008-06-16T23:08:00.000-07:00

High Society Lifestyle Group would like to introduce you to your personal style concierge. Email us with all of your style questions and we would be glad to dress you.

Q: Hey HSLG! I am going to an afternoon summer wedding and I don't have a clue of what to wear. Comfort and simplicity is key for me. HELP!!

A: I looooove weddings especially summer weddings. The pieces are endless and a lot of versatile options. Here is a look that is both comfortable and simple and doesn't break the bank. Pair it with some great accessories. Now own it!!!

Simple Chic Evening Dress www.forever21.c0m $ 34.99
Amici Accessories http://www.amiciaccessories.com/ Purple textured leather lined clutch $38

Purple stilettos with rose details http://www.gojane.com/ $20.99

Solange's New Video

2008-06-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

When you have an older sibling, it's always hard to live up to expectations of your older brother/sister. Solange is the younger sister of Queen "B" (Beyonce) but she holds her own. Hadley St. Dreams set for release August 26th is Solange's new project and I must say it's a breath of fresh air. I love the sound, the looks, and creative direction. Hadley St. Dreams is a mix of 60s & 70s Motown and electronica. The new video is definitely a great direction creatively. Ty Hunter, stylist, did an amazing job collaborating with Malina (director) styling through the decades. I have always loved fashion during the 60s...Diana Ross... I might add is one of my style icons. The pieces in this video are simple but chic. Great styling!!!!

Fit & Fab with Michelyn

2008-06-11T04:38:00.000-07:00

Style, beauty, and all that glam could not be possile if you don't feel it. Confidence exudes from within and scientifically speaking, exercise releases endorphins that make you feel good after working out. Fitness should be important to us all. Not so much for superficial reasons but for your health. The body you have is the only one you get people so treat it like a temple...SERIOUSLY. The journey of fitness and health is so different for all of us. Everyone has adapted or created a system that works for them and I have asked model, fitness expert, and life coach; Michelyn to share her thoughts, tips, and fitness style with you. So come check her out every Wednesday for some cool fitness ideas and workouts. As promised, High Society is here to make your life a little more fab... with your very own fitness concierge. If you have any questions for Michelyn or cool ideas you would like featured, please feel free to email us at highsocietygroup@gmail.com subject: fit & fab
Michelyn Home Workouts
HOME WORKOUT – FOR THOSE DAYS YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE GOING TO THE GYM – pop in a workout tape, tune into Fit TV ( I love working out with Gilad – it’s quick and to the point); if you don’t have Fit TV or if you don’t have a workout tape, you still have no excuse – Below is a quick workout for you:

SIT UPS – 8 SETS OF 10 (after you complete your sit ups turn over on stomach –lift legs up and down 8 sets of 10) – This will strengthen your back which will stabilize your abs

PUSH UPS – 5 SETS OF 8

SQUATS – 10 SETS OF 10

CALF RAISES – 5 SETS OF 25

If you can do more feel free too, also you might want to add some cardio. You can always jog in place for 20 minutes or jump rope for 20 minutes. It’s always good to get your heart rate up!

It's The Weekend

2008-06-06T05:56:00.000-07:00

Friday

Ok so I have such an old soul... but... I love some Ray Charles and so does so many others. Chills run down my spine when I hear him belt out "Georgia" such great history behind the song itself. The Stax Museum of American Soul Music http://www.staxmuseum.com/ and Howard Morehead; photographer announces an exhibit called "I Shot Ray Charles" with over 50 images of Ray Charles during his career. Howard Morehead is a famed entertainment and celebrity photographer who worked in the industry for many years and was a great friend of music legend Ray Charles. Opening night is tonight at the Stax Museum from 5 to 7 pm; admission is only $10 which will include complimentary hor d'ouerves, soft drinks, and a cash bar. Get out this weekend and do something with meaning...visit the museum. Great history right here in our city.

Saturday

A-List & Saturday Sessions are a "breath of fresh air" for those of us who love going out kicking it with people on our "level". Moody Inc has consistenly taken the Memphis nightlife to another level for the past year. Hence, their one year anniversary celebration this weekend. So go out and support the brothers Marcus and Wayne Moody this weekend; Saturday Sessions from 1 to 5 pm and Round One later in the evening...IT'S FREE! So don't make any excuses!!!

Lifestyle Events

2008-06-04T06:17:00.001-07:00

The Launch Party is coming soon September 2008! It will be muy caliente chicas!! The event is invite only! Exclusive! We are looking for "THE ULTIMATE FASHIONISTA" .
FASHIONISTA: A very fashionable person. A devotee to clothing. A person working in or deeply involved with the high-fashion industryIt's so simple to enter the contest...

Send us 2 of your most stylish images.
A BRIEF statement of why your style is unique
If you don't mind...one of your style secrets

The prize is supreme..Trust me

"Glam Me Over"....So many women are in such fashion and beauty ruts so I felt it as my duty to due a city wide search for women who need a little "glamover". If you know of anyone who you would like to have a makeover send their information to highsocietygroup@gmail.com. We'll initiate them into "High Society" through fashion and beauty rituals.

Talk to you soon.

Honey Child Book Club

2008-06-03T12:38:00.000-07:00

Over the past few years, I have been trying to get some of my close friends together formally and start a book club/sister circle/chit chat over topics that REALLY matter to us type thingy. It all came about during many conversations with my friends of our different points in life. The things that we all go through and can talk with each other about because we are all going through it. The late 20's early 30's....I don't know where my life is going... I hate my job/career I would love to do this type thing. In the midst of those conversations, I stumbled upon a blog entitled, Hello Nobody and saw Amy DuBois Barnett's book "Get Yours" on the chic's fav books list. Great blog I might add!! I decided to check it out because the subtitle was absolutely persuasive..."The Girlfriends Guide to Having Everything You Dreamed of and More". I must say this interactive gossipy format "girlfriend BIBLE" was the best thing that ever happened to me during my quest to find out what I really love and what I want to do. In the book, Amy opens up to us about how she discovered her passion of writing, took a risk and a leap of faith and walked away from everything she knew to; follow her dreams. The book is broken down into subjects such as finances, style, passion, creativity, etc to allow you to dissect your own life and ultimately "Get Yours". It is a MUST read so go pick it up or order it online. Let me know what you think.

We are on the Move!!!

2008-06-03T12:22:00.000-07:00

I am soooooooo excited!! I have launched the website for my baby: High Society Lifestyle Group. I must say it feels wonderful to step out on faith and pursue your dreams. I have felt a range of emotions over the last few weeks and I ended at the greatest of them all...LIBERATED & FREE. So hopefully through my efforts of releasing myself from expectations of other people; you will have the best time of your life with me. High Society is THE PLACE FOR FASHION & BEAUTY IN OUR AREA (Memphians) and WE WILL TAKE THE COMPANY TO OTHER MARKETS.

What can you expect? Fashion, Beauty, Trends, Restaurant Reviews, Behind the Scenes Features, Monthly Newsletters, Style Concierge Services, Makeovers, Book Clubs, Social Networks and SOOOO much more. So why go anywhere else for what's hot in Memphis.

Fit & Fab

2008-05-06T07:24:00.000-07:00

Summer is here!!!! Yay! It's like as soon as it gets warm I feel a surge of adrenaline rush. Summer definitely gets me high. The sense of euphoria. Ice cream, pedicures, walks in the park with my puppy, tank tops, mini skirts.... So ladies and gents, we got to get fit to look fab for the summer. It's not as bad as it seems. A healthy lifestyle should be a way of life. Fitness is inexpensive if you are creative. You just need to zone in on your goal and find innovative ways to get that fabulous body.

1. You don't necessarily need a gym membership.
Remember when you were young, You woke up almost when the birds did to play outside all day. Well, just pretend that you are 12 again. Let's get outside. Memphis has many outdoor recreation parks that are ideal. My top 3 fav spots are:

-Harbor Town Riverwalk....You can walk the island which is 3 mi. or be an overachiever and walk form the island down to the south end which is about 8 mi. long. Take your boo, your BFF, or like me the puppy. If you really want a burst, RUN...YES RUN over the Wolf River bridge. It will definitely burn a few extra calories.

-Ed Rice. This trail is a hidden gem. Located in Frayser on Watkins Blvd. it's a trail with elevated slopes two hills that are great for burning fat and giving your tosh a little lift. The trail is 1.5 mi. total so you can do about 2 laps and your good. At the beginning of the trail, there is a circuit area to stretch, pushups, pullups, and more. I love this trail when I am training for marathons. There are groups of people who workout together for support. Normally, an early morning workout maybe 6 or 7 and evening 5 pm so get out and meet new people.

-Shelby Farms. Everyone goes here. Shelby Farms is a GREAT place to workout. It gives you the feeling of an adventure. I even so a rabbit walking on the trail before so it's definitely outdoorsy.

2. Look fab while getting fit!!!

Workout clothes have come along way. Some of your fav stores have great workout clothes that are comfortable, durable, and most of all CUTE.

Target has a great collection C9 by Champion. They have great prints too. Breakway Athletics located on Union Ave near Smoothie King, also have great running clothes for my fellow runners.
The must haves
1. Sports bra
2. Tank. Be sure that is has built in ventilation material for sweating.
3.Shorts
4. Great shoes. This is very important to prevent injury. Try on as many pairs as possible to make sure it's a great fit.
5. IPOD!! You can download all of your fav songs & just go.

This should be enough to get you started. So get out there and get fit!!! Come back for another issue of Fit & Fab next week. High Society Lifestyle Group will start a fitness group in a few weeks email us for more details. highsocietygroup@gmail.com

Merge Memphis

2008-05-05T11:22:00.000-07:00

This weekend I went down to Marshall Arts Gallery for the preview of an event that's sure to open the eyes of Memphians. Los the Scholar & Anthony are the masterminds behind Merge Memphs: Elevated Art, Music, & Fashion. An eclectic group of hip & stylish art and music junkies came out to experience the Merge.

What is Merge you ask?? Why I shall tell!!!

Merge means to combine, unite gradually so as to blur the individuality or indiviaul identity of.

The official opening of the art show is scheduled later in the month so come back for more details. Check out the myspace page www.myspace.com/mergememphis

DJ Houston & DJ Dre Cory Sparks Concrete Mag & myself DJ Houston

DJ Dre

High Society Lifestyle Group

2008-04-02T16:09:00.000-07:00

[high]: (adj.) elevated; (slang) a feeling of euphoria [so ci~e~ty](noun) the prominent people: the prominent or fashionable people in a community, or their social life.

"High Society" is a lifestyle blog that's all about living a life with style…WHATEVER IT MEANS TO YOU!! We are a group of young, professional, and creative people linked together to elevate and create a LIFESTYLE. A life with style, creativity, and an unprecedented thought process.

Check us out as we bring you the hottest events, greatest restaurants, fashion & beauty trends, entertainment, arts, and culture. We will share exclusive interviews with some of Memphis's prominent people, feature the hottest salons, fashion designers, style events, and much more.

High^SocietyLifestyle Group is a fashion & lifestyle firm. We specialize in the following services to make you feel better about yourself so that you can be all that you can be in this society.

Personal and Professional Image Consultations
Wardrobe Stylists ( Models & Photographers)
Makeup Artists
Corporate Image Consultations & Marketing Strategies
Motivational speaking
Health & Fitness
Social Clubs
Style Events