Keeping your “COOL” when it’s HOT

Lynn Flynn recently enlisted me to do her makeup for a party at the swanky new Avalon at Hunt Valley Apartments to celebrate her team's win in an Arbonne Cosmetics contest

Hot Time Summer in The City: Italian Seafood Fest

July 25, 2017 - Birroteca Pictured (LtoR) Ankur Sakhuja, Pita Hut Enterprises vice president; Lauren Hall-Barrett, LuLaRoe fashion retailer; Michael Barrett, Centerplate general manager; and Nick Sain, Pita Hut Enterpri

Tables & Tastes

…this oval coffee table by Mike Ryback/Ryback Woodworking… …meatball al forno with pomodoro sauce, provolone picante and garden basil… A perfect complement to

Grand Opening – Anthem House

July 25, 2017 - Anthem House Pictured (LtoR) Kimberly Stokes, Eye Love Beauty owner/aesthetician; Teressa Ball Baltimore City Public Schools teacher/McCormick & Co. facilitator; George Ray III, George Ray Agency owner;

Shots – Creative Labs

July 20, 2017 - Creative Labs Pictured (LtoR) Dave Friskey, www.spoticusphotography.com owner/photographer; John Acunto, www.johnnyacunto.com owner/portrait photographer; and Leandra Caprini-Rosiza, www.lcrproduction.co

What To Wear: Artscape 2017

Outdoor festivals are a blast. However, they aren't always the easiest to dress for (especially in the heat and humidity). Artscape is no exception to either. It’s the country’s BIGGEST free arts festival…and it often

Made in Baltimore Launch Party – Industrial Arts Collective

July 20, 2017 - Brick + Board Pictured (LtoR) Tom Stosur, Baltimore City director of planning; Max Pollock, Brick + Board director; and David Weisand, McLain Wiesand Custom Furniture & Decorative

One Fell Swoop Launch Party – Fell’s Point Main Street

July 19, 2017 - Sagamore Pendry Baltimore Pictured (LtoR) Darin Mislan, Fell's Point Main Street board member; and Craig "nacho" Nachodski, Admiral's Cup executive chef Pictured (LtoR)

Baltimore’s Big Screen Style

Latoya Richards-Sturgis made a great first impression as I spotted her walking to her first day of her new job. Her look was polished-traditional - wearing a $16.99 skirt found on

Pump up your presence with PUNCH!

Federal Hill’s Punch! boutique adds some Pop! to your summer style This fabulously fun shop on S. Charles Street is on trend with a selection of #Rompers for every rendezvous. This

5th Annual Charm City Summer Fest – Power Plant Live!

July 15, 2017 - Power Plant Live! Pictured (LtoR) Belle Hopkins, retired hairstylist; Robin Bass, Temple University Hospital surgery scheduler; Chelsie Hopkins CBS News production assistant; and Mizetta Hopkins, Wyndham

Summer Brights

We're still enjoying the summer trend of using a little bold color especially with Smashbox cosmetics’ new collection at About Faces Timonium. What about when our bright

Grand Re-Opening – Jimmy’s

July 13, 2017 - Jimmy's Pictured (LtoR) Markie Britton, Tecore corporate communications manager; Jay Salkini, Tecore founder/CEO; and Katie Cook, Inline Fitness personal trainer Pictured (LtoR) Ron

Showcase – Pixilated

July 11, 2017 - Pixilated  Pictured (LtoR) Pixilated founders: Nicolas China, CEO; and Patrick Rife, Chief Visionary Officer Pictured (LtoR) Dee Davis, CapturedByHardaway owner/photographer; and Conrad Burris,

Cocktail Chic

What to wear when throwing together an impromptu pre-Independence Day cocktail party? Events & catering consultant Tracey Watson chose this chic maxi floral sundress by Milumia with a button-up front and

Stephen Morgan Tribute Dinner – The Arc Baltimore

June 15, 2017 - Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel Pictured (LtoR) Laura Ward, author/daughter of honoree Stephen Morgan; Dennis Rasmussen, Rasmussen Group owner; James Rosner, Chason Rosner, Leary & Marshall partner; and

Never Saw the Light of Day/The Trashys – AAFB

June 22, 2017 - Peabody Heights Brewery Pictured (LtoR) Nicole Wright, Enradius project manager; and Aaron Bickoff, Mindgrub vice president of client services (Photo courtesy John Waire/The Wairehouse & American Adverti

Triple Exhibition Opening – School 33 Art Center

July 7, 2017 - School 33 Art Center Pictured (LtoR) Piper Shepard, artist/Maryland Institute College of Art professor of fiber arts; and Ursula Populoh, exhibition artist Pictured

Tacopalooza – ShareBaby

July 3, 2017 - La Food Marketa Pictured (LtoR) Eliseba Osore, ShareBaby program director; Amina Ross, ShareBaby executive director; and Maya Ammons, ShareBaby co-founder Pictured (LtoR) Johntay

Style – Worldly, Whopping & (Tail)Wagging

Sonja Song defines her style as Eurasian, a hybrid of European and Asian influences. Sonja loves to wear clothes that are comfortable but show artistic expression and invoke a conversation. I

After 5 Summer Mixer – Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MDHCC)

June 29, 2017 - 10 Light St. Pictured (LtoR) Amanda Zinn, Leadership-Baltimore County president/CEO; Vince Fiduccia, Best Buddies Maryland state director Pictured (LtoR) Scott Rinebold, The Garden

5th Anniversary of UNION Launch Party – Max’s Taphouse

June 29, 2017 - Max's Taphouse Pictured (LtoR) Charley Gordon, Max's Waxhouse president; Joe Zajdel, First National Bank vice president; and Jessy Gross, Jewish Community Center Jewish Life director

It’s Not “Just A Summer Job”

Looking just right to land a summer job, a new position, an uplifting internship or just a new gig can be an art in itself. I caught up with some models backstage recently on TV

Day Dreams – M&T Events

June 25, 2017 - Maryland Science Center Pictured (LtoR) Justyna Olkowska, Retro Environmental payroll department head; and Tashia Bagwell, M&T Events co-owner/event co-host Pictured (LtoR) Mike Williams,