Joan Marie - Women supporting women

Joan Marie Classics Line Has a Successful Preview at a Charity Luncheon to Benefit Safe Horizon.

Star Dog recently attended the Joan Marie Classic Fashion Show Luncheon at Rossini's in NYC
It was an unveiling of  The Joan Marie Classic Loungewear line that benefits The Safe Horizon Organization.

Denise Ricciotti of Star Dog w/ Joan Marie

The event was hosted by Tony Award winning producer Dale Badway who kept us laughing and entertained.

Joan Marie Classics is a new line of lounge, party and pajama wear using the most luxurious, vibrant fabrics intended to bring high-end style and comfort to the discerning, modern woman.  Joan Marie Classics takes beautiful design and infuses it with feelings of fluidity, empowerment and femininity in their first ready-to-wear collection.

Here are a few of my favorites

The Complete collection can be view on thier website

The Joan Marie Classic Collection was created by  the mother/daughter team of Joan Marie Ambrose and Joan Marie Whelan.

With this dynamic duo overseeing every aspect of thier creations, it can be said that every piece was designed from the heart from divine inspiration and vision. In fact, the mission of Joan Marie Classics in the words of it’s founders is “to celebrate femininity and womanhood as we help you ignite the divine power, love and strength within you.”

Joan Marie Classics has proudly teamed up with Safe Horizon, the nation’s leading victim assistance organization.  Their goal is to grant $1,000.00 awards to girls or women recommended by Safe Horizon who need assistance in moving forward with their lives.  Their partnership with Safe Horizon  brings awareness to issues of abuse and how it impacts our communities, our homes and our workplace. A portion of the proceeds from the new lounge wear collection goes to Safe Horizon.

It was an afternoon of fashion, fun and charity.

Another great event Sponsored and promoted by Bridget O'Brien PR and Events

Joan Marie Classics can be found and bought online at www.joanmarieclassics.com and at select boutiques in New York City. 

Me wearing an Italian Joan Marie Orignial Scarf

Photo Credits: Omar Cogle 

PRESS RELEASE:  Joan Marie Classics Is A Perfect Gift For The Holiday Season

http://www.safehorizon.org/
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Hadem for Haiti - CHARITY EVENT

Star Dog attended HADEM-Haiti Charity Event at Saloon in New York City   Hadem is a truly inspirational charity with the vision of providing quality education to the children of Haiti. 

I was honored to meet the founder,
Pierre Alexandre

In addition to working with the youth of Haiti, HADEM is also devoted to rebuilding Haiti and providing the adult community educational skills to promote employment.

 

The night showcased music by Rap Artist V Nova, Michael Jazz Trio, Malcah, Chase Wilde and Nick Tangorra

Celebrity Guests:

Author, Qwana Reynolds w/ Denise Ricciotti, Star Dog

Reality Stars, Nora Schwelhs and  Grace Forster w/ Denise Ricciotti, Star Dog

Denise Ricciotti, Star Dog w/ Eric Andrew, NYC Socialite

Pop Sensation, Nick Tangorra, Denise Ricciotti, Eric Andrew

Nick Tangorra and V Nova

Bridget O'brien and Dipti Mehta

Guest enjoyed light appetizers and drinks, as well as, walking the red carpet and getting their photo taken with friends and families to show off their love and support for HADEM for Haiti!

 Another great event hosted by Bridget O'Brien PR and Events filled with great music and support for those in need.  If you would like to donate to this great organization or find out more, please visit the Hadem for Haiti website. 

Photo Credits: Omar Cogle

Make up by: Cafface 
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Beauty and Compassion come together for a SOLD OUT event

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND TO THE AUTISM AWARENESS COMMUNITY!!!

Over $10,000 Raised At The NYIB Great Gatsby Beauty Competition And Gala Benefits Autism Awareness

SOLD OUT New York Institute of Beauty a Great Gatsby Beauty Competition and Gala Benefits Autism Awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

1st Place Winner for Hair Ashley Vessa from Long Island Beauty School Hauppauge

PRLog (Press Release) - Oct. 27, 2013 - LINDENHURST, N.Y. -- On Friday, October 25, 2013 New York Institute of Beauty presented to a Sold out Gatsby theme Beauty Gala Event at Chateau La Mer to raise awareness for Autism.

Oct. 27, 2013 – Lindenhurst, N.Y – Each year New York Institute of Beauty, and Long Island Beauty School host a competition in make-up, hair, and nails to support and raise money on behalf of Team Jack-Autism Speaks, Long Island Chapter. This year, the New York Institute of Beauty Make Up Team organized a Beauty Gala Event for Team Jack-Autism Speaks, Long Island Chapter at Chateau La Mer in Lindenhurst, New York. The theme of the event was Gatsby and since it was the weekend before Halloween, New York Institute of Beauty encouraged guests to come in their best Gatsby attire.

Media Contact:

Bridget O’Brien

917-780-5589

bridget@bridgetobrienprandevents.com

The event provided cocktail hour, a dinner buffet, dessert, cash bar, raffles, a 50/50 and an amazing Wild Cherryz burlesque dance performance and Red Carpet Appearance by singer Nick Tangorra. Drag Super Star Xtah C Extraordinaire was a guest celebrity judge. Trophies were awarded to the winners for each competition plus something of monetary value for example, $500 towards advance make up classes, $250 in Make-up, or $500 in hair products, etc.

Make-Up Competition Sponsored by MUD Make Up Designory Competition Winners

1st - Jessica West-Nigro - Long Island Beauty School, Hauppauge

2nd - Lauren McKee- Long Island Beauty School, Hauppauge

3rd - Monique Norwich- Long Island Beauty School, Hauppauge

Fan Favorite Make-Up - Kristy Delaney- New York Institute of Beauty, Islandia

Nail Competition Sponsored by OPI

1st - Nicole Ragoonath- New York Institute of Beauty, Islandia

2nd - Angela Valladares- New York Institute of Beauty, Islandia

3rd - Megan Fricke & Valeen Kalimootoo (Tie for 3rd Place) - Long Island Beauty School, Hauppauge

Hair Competition Sponsored by Wella School Systems, Symbiotic Salon Systems, Burmax, Design Essentials

1st - Ashley Vessa- Long Island Beauty School, Hauppauge

2nd - Mirlene Virgle- Long Island Beauty School, Hempstead

3rd - Sara Rios- Long Island Beauty School, Hempstead

New York Institute of Beauty’s goal was to raise $10k for Autism

The Beauty Gala Fundraiser for Autism a Gatsby inspired event raised and donated $10,300.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

New York Institute of Beauty

NYIB Make Up Team

Long Island Beauty School

Mud- Make Up Designory - Judge and Donations-Make Up

OPI- Judge and Donations

Burmax - Judges and Donations- Hair

Design Essentials - Judges and Donations-Hair

Symbiotic Salon Systems - Judges and Donations-Hair

Mr. Beauty- Donations

Wella School System- Donated centerpieces

Nora Schweihs - creator of The German wine- Judge- Make Up

Drag Super Star Xtah C Extraordinaire - Judge - Make Up

Nick Tangorra - Red Carpet Appearance

The Wild Cherryz - Burlesque Performers

Omar Cogle – Photographer

Paul Prince – Photographer

Paul Walker - Photographer

Pope of Hollywood- Photographer/Video

Derek Zagami of Derek Z Show

Owner of Chateau La Mer, George Voutsinas- Thank you for his generosity, amazing food, beautiful venue and first class service.

At the New York Institute of Beauty, they are delighted to offer educational opportunities in this dynamic field! New York Institute of Beauty is dedicated to a high level of education for their students and to the continued accomplishments and success of their graduates, so he or she may find gainful employment in the appearance enhancement fields.

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For Media Inquires Please Contact Bridget O’Brien: bridget@bridgetobrienprandevents.com

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Fashion Compassion

In Support of the charity Liquid Water

What a thrill it was to have Star Dog's socially responisble t-shirts on the runway at the 2nd annual Fashion Compassion Runway Event. 

This was our first fashion show and we were honored to be amongst the likes of the amazing Jazmin Brown designs and Mandee's Department stores. 

The red carpet event sponsored by Bridget O'Brien PR,  included a special performance by teen sensation Nick Tangorra as well as, vendors for shopping, silent auction and raffles! 

Beautiful Fashion Model & Author Lea Rannells organized and hosted the event and rocked the runway.

The entire night the was dedicated to raising money for The Liquid Water Organization.  Clean water is something most of us in the modern world take for granted every single day, but for many who live without clean water everyday, it's life and death. No one should be without clean water, which is why The Liquid Water Foundation was founded to bring together people and bring safe, clean drinking water to the world's poorest. 

Me with Super model Lea Rannells
Photo Courtesy of Bob Rannells

I am extremely proud of my friend, Lea Rannells, and impressed with her efforts. It's one thing to recognize a problem on the other side of the world -- and it's another thing entirely to do something about it. The evening raised enough funds to provide two wells to impoverished communities.

To find out more about this wonderful organization and what you can do to help.  Visit the Liquid Water website.

Photo Credits: Bob Rannells