27th Annual Great Chefs’ Dinner

Benefited The Family Tree April 9, 2018 - Grand Lodge of Hunt Valley Standing room only as The Family Tree kicked off its "27th Annual Great Chefs' Dinner." The crowd who

Avant Garb: From Past to Presence!

This past week I attended an art show at The Copy Cat put on by Baltimore-based artist, Bartosz Tararuj. At the show, I spotted one of his close friends, Taylor Casalena. Her outfit perfectly fit

Swanktacular IV: Bootlegger’s Ball

Benefits Baltimore Rock Opera Society April 7, 2018 - Zion Lutheran Church The Baltimore Rock Opera Society's fourth annual fundraising bash was indeed "Swanktacular." Guests immersed themselves in the party's 1920's

SBLC Gala 2018: Everyday Champion

Benefited SBLC - South Baltimore Learning Center April 7, 2018 - M&T Bank Stadium Several hundred folks gathered at M&T Bank Stadium for the annual gala celebrating SBLC - South Baltimore

Betamore Happy Hour

Hosted by Betamore  April 5, 2018 - City Garage A little something to sip, a little something to snack and a lot of time to network were what was on the

Hot Spots: Hey, Neighbor!

For years, Long John’s Pub on 29th Street in working-class Remington was the very definition of a neighborhood bar. But aside from the locals, cheap drinks and a low-key vibe made it a gathering spot for

Brother for Others Final Four Fundraiser

Benefited Brian Cosgrove Memorial Scholarship Fund March 31, 2018 - The Rec Room The crowd filled the Rec Room and even spilled outside for the "A Brother For Others Final Four

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Benefited Playworks Maryland March 28, 2018 - Little Havana The stakes were high - a glittery trophy was up for grabs - at Playworks Maryland's "Rock Paper Scissors Tournament. The night

What to Wear: The Night Brunch – 90’s Spring-Time Vibes

In the 90's, Beverly Hills 90210 was one of my favorite shows. Really, I could still binge watch 90210 for hours on end. So, when I heard about “The Night Brunch

Opening Day Block Party

Benefited Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum March 29, 2018 - Babe Ruth Museum The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum celebrated the Orioles' Opening Day with its annual Block Party right outside

Exclusive Whiskey Tasting

Hosted by Lee's Pint & Shell March 27, 2018 - Lee's Pint & Shell Whiskey aficionados gathered on the second floor of Lee's Pint & Shell for its first exclusive whiskey

7th Annual Taste of Pikesville

Hosted by Pikesville Chamber of Commerce March 27, 2018 - The Suburban Club "Taste of Pikesville" was an evening all about being stuffed. The Suburban Club was stuffed with folks...

Avant Garb: Eye-Openers

At a recent wedding, I spotted Nani...wearing an outfit that almost stole the show.  It was so interesting it looked as if it told a story, and it left me wanting to know more. It

HOMEGROWN. Happy Hour

Hosted by HOMEGROWN. Baltimore - Benefited Baltimore Ceasefire March 22, 2018 - The Downtown Cultural Arts Center Artists and art lovers gathered to celebrate and support one another's efforts in music,

MVLS March Madness-Themed Benefit

Benefited Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) March 22, 2018 - M&T Bank Stadium At the Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service "March Madness-Themed Benefit, folks could enjoy drinks and tailgate food, watch the

26th Annual Penn-Mar Black Tie Gala

Benefited Penn-Mar Human Services March 3, 2018 - Delta Hotels by Marriott Hunt Valley Photos by SMJ Photography, Photos & Descriptions courtesy Penn-Mar Human Services On Saturday, March 3rd, The Penn-Mar

Face Value: Eye Am Divine

This past week has been a whirlwind: celebrating my birthday with 3 parties (I love my friends!), preparing for a big makeup launch, two TV news appearances…and then there's the weather that required everything from

Goucher Awards Gala & Celebration

March 10, 2018 - Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Photos by Larry Canner - Photos & Descriptions courtesy Goucher College The Goucher College’s 2018 Goucher Awards Gala and Celebration took place on March

Hot Spots: Chez Hugo

In 2006, the Miss USA Pageant was broadcast to the world from right here in Baltimore, at the Royal Farms Arena. At the time, as Editor-in-Chief of STYLE magazine, I was invited to the broadcast

Street Style: March

I love the cold!  I was raised in the cold - upstate New York - so snow, freezing rain, hail and wind don’t scare me.  But this March, by any standards - two Nor’easters in

Illuminate – HCC

Benefited Harford Community College Foundation March 10, 2018 - Harford Community College All photos by Robin Sommer and Bill Rettberg of MidAtlantic Photographic LLC Photos courtesy Harford Community College Harford Co

Pints with Pride

Benefited Pride of Baltimore II March 15, 2018 - Diamondback Brewing Friends, supporters and crew alumni gathered to share a few beers and raise some funds for their favorite goodwill ambassador for Baltimore.

Reflections of Baltimore

March 15, 2018 - Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture The Reginald F. Lewis Museum held a VIP opening reception for its new "Reflections of Baltimore"

What To Wear: St. Paddy’s Day

St. Paddy’s Day falls on a Saturday this year. What that means for you festive folks is that you have two opportunities to wear green: daytime AND nighttime. If you’re starting