Please join NY PR DIVA friend and Founder of SuperHussy Media, Aiesha Turman, at the “How Women are Portrayed by the Media” panel discussion on Saturday, October 24th at Noon at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn. Sponsored by The Phenomenal Women Group, the panel will touch on a variety of subjects including: media portrayal of girls and women, stereotypes, body image and more. For more information or to RSVP to this free event, visit: http://medgar.eventbrite.com/.

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Girlnetic Presents: “Beyond the Bedroom”

(A Health & Wellness Social Event — FOR WOMEN)

A recent survey commissioned by the National Women’s Health Resource Center and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals found that 70% of women between the ages of 18 to 50 have experienced a sexual health issue that negatively impacted multiple aspects of their lives.

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR SEXUAL HEALTH?
Do you sometimes feel like you can’t “get in the mood” even though you’re attracted to your partner?
Are you unable to have an orgasm even though you enjoy sexual activity?
Do you ever experience pain during intercourse?

For answers to these questions and more, please join us for an informative discussion focused on FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH. Discussions will be led by a nurse practitioner from the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health, and will include time for an open question forum.

Topics will include the importance of sexual health, female sexual health issues including sexual dysfunctions, and when women should consider speaking with their partners and their health care providers about their concerns.

In order to maintain an environment comfortable for discussion, we politely request that ONLY WOMEN attend. Light refreshments will be served. Although this event is FREE, you must RSVP and be added to the guest list to be able to participate.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your feedback and information are held with the highest respect and discretion. Girlnetic and Ammo Marketing has not and will never share, sell or trade your contact information with any parties. This event is developed with the support of a sponsorship from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (BIPI).

For more information about this event or other Girlnetic events, email contact@girlnetic.com.

After a very successful Fashion Week, business is growing by leaps and bounds.The NY PR Diva needs help. Thank you.

I’m looking for an intern (or 2) who can devote about 15 hours a week to NY PR Diva and other projects (scheduling is flexible). This is an unpaid internship where the prospective intern would be learning the ins and outs of public relations (including writing a press release, pulling editorial opportunities for clients, how to construct a pitch and how to put together a clip report…amongst other things). Please note that I am based in NY and though the intern would be able to telecommute, must be within a reasonable traveling distance for weekly meetings with myself, clients, etc. The intern must be able to start the week of October 5th.

I am searching for someone who is calm under pressure, and is willing to learn from and to give feedback. The candidate needs to be someone who is willing to take initiative and is not afraid to ask questions. He or she needs to be someone who is a strong, creative writer and has an interest in high fashion (someone who reads Vogue, Elle. Bazaar, etc. on a regular basis and is familiar with the quality and types of designers featured in these publications).

Interested candidates, please send a writing sample, resume and a cover letter answering why you are interested in public relations and particularly fashion PR to nyprdiva@gmail.com. Please put *** PR INTERNSHIP *** in the subject line. Serious inquiries only please.

Thank you.

The craziness is upon us yet again. As I type this post I am in the Maybelline booth at the Tents in Bryant Park. What does that mean? It means Mercedes Benz Fashion Week has descended upon the city of New York. This year sees me doing quite a bit for Ground Crew and for NY PR Diva. I will be tweeting updates from various shows that I am both working and attending (www.twitter.com/nyprdiva) as well as blogging about the events of the day as soon as possible. With that said, let the posting begin….

Last night was Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out, a global celebration of all things fashion. New York saw celebrity filled events at every major shopping mecca in Manhattan and the outer boroughs. I found myself at Zhozet Boutique in SoHO, a two month old gem of a boutique featuring the most fabulous of independent designers. In attendance were Nailah Lymus and Elise Elliott of Amirah Creations showcasing their distinct style and sexiness (they would make the perfect additions to this ultra femme boutique). Definitely a spot for all of you fashionistas to visit!

I didn’t stay our long as I had a ridiculous 7:45 am call time for Cynthia Steffe for Ground Crew. Though I was tired (and it showed on this poor diva’s face), I’m glad I attended. The collection was very feminine and girly but with a sex appeal that was understated by definitely appealing (‘ll post pics soon). We were pleasantly surpised by a decked out Ciara, looking especially svelte in her Cynthia Steffe cocktail dress and Christian Loboutins. Definitely a very glam girlie girl that Ciara. Definitely an A+ in the NY PR Diva fashion notebook.

I had a long break before I headed to Cedar Lake down in Chelsea for Rag & Bone, During that time, I paid a visit to Miss New York Galazy, Amaris Acosta at the 7 West Showrooms. After lunch with the pageant beauty, I headed to Rag & Bone. This rainy day had me feeling like a wet kitty versus the PR diva that I am. But I was all smiles backstage at the show where I dressed 3 models in some of the fiercest pieces ever! Rag & Bone brought that adrogynous sexy. Pictures are definitely on their way.

Afterward, I headed back to the tent to catch the Arise Magazine fashion show. I am glad I didn’t give in to my frustrations and headed home. The show was phenomenal. Tiffany Amber, Jewel by Lisa and David Tlale were amazing. Chanel Iman, Arlenis and Tyson Beckford graced the state showcasing sone of the hottest designs from the continent. Lovin it!

So that’s it for now. I am getting ready to head home so that I can get up at 4AM to be here in the morning for Lacoste.

Fashion Designer Anitra Michelle to Launch New Line during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

NEW YORK CITY—August 12, 2009— New York-based designer Anitra Michelle announced today that her highly anticipated collection Plutocracy (www.beplutocracy.com) will debut during New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. She will host a two day presentation at the Bryant Park Hotel, located just steps away from the semiannual fashion Mecca in the heart of midtown Manhattan, beginning on September 15.

The fusion of American design sensibilities and the daring of African exploration, Plutocracy exudes the designer’s mantra of Individuality, Innovation and Iconography. Anitra Michelle’s goal is to reach out to different types of women based on the idea of showcasing the future, while exploring the past through cultural sensitivity and ancestral roots. To encourage their style discovery and fashion experimentation, Plutocracy offers sexy, flattering silhouettes catering to various shapes and sizes and are complimentary in varied settings and platforms.  The premier collection is called “Classic Funk.” 

“In high pressure situations, like an interview for that new client, first impressions or traveling to Europe for a vacation,” the designer says, “Plutocracy & Young Aristocrat’s mix of style, femininity and sophistication will be thread to give you the feeling of complete confidence.”

The motivation behind Plutocracy’s designs, encompass the woman on the move: one who is young and professional, and needs effortless style.  According to Anitra, her inspiration is an up and coming professional who is attempting to create her image, while building her rolodex and client base—a vision that is not limited to any particular ethnic or cultural demographic but is expanded upon by the woman, who is dynamic, yet has the desire to maintain a certain mystique.  “She engages in networking and business opportunities in versatile environments, while showcasing her individuality,” the designer says. “She desires to always look the part in an effort to persuade her clients that she is desirable and capable simultaneously.  The top priority is to exude confidence, independence, and versatility, while showcasing her desire to be an individual.”

“Our woman is a perfectionist opportunist.  She must always be prepared and most desirable, so I chose materials that would evoke her ambitious desires, individuality as well as worldly style,” says Anitra Michelle.

For more information about Anitra Michelle or the Plutocracy fashion presentation, contact Tamara Walker at 347.701.8371 or via email at nyprdiva@gmail.com.

ABOUT ANITRA MICHELLE
 
For Anitra Michelle, who hails from the Michigan to Maryland, the path to designing has been one of growth and internal exploration.  From a very young age, she has embraced all things eclectic and diverse. She earned a dual Bachelors Degree from Howard University with an internship with Patternmaking Department at Vera Wang.   As well as coveted internships in the showrooms of Karl Lagerfeld and Lanvin, while a fashion student at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. With the anticipated debut of her first collection, Plutocracy, in September 2009,  Anitra is awaiting the opportunity to free women and offer something that is not only fresh, but reflects individuality. For more about Plutocracy, visit www.beplutocracy.com.

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AMIRAH CREATIONS

Presents

Fall 2009 Presentation

You are cordially invited to a true fashion extravaganza.  
This event is only for a female audience. 
Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant colors
and bold unique styles of a line purely inspired by women and their beauty. 
All featured pieces are designed and produced by Nailah Lymus.
Please come dressed fashionable and bring the confidence to match.

Date: August 15 2009
Time: 8pm – 12am
Location: 1174 Bedford Bet. Putnum & Madison, Brooklyn, NY

Tickets: $15 at the door

Attire: FASHION FORWARD

“You won’t be kicked out, but you will be talked about”

RSVP with Elise Elliott at Eliseelliott33@yahoo.com .

I must admit that 2009 has been an interesting year for me so far. Most of it was spent looking at how things have been going so far and what i can do to improve upon or change them. I must admit that kind of took me off the social radar for a while, but I’M BACK!!! And with a renewed zest for all things fashion, beauty, entertainment and of course PR. It’s been a minute but I plan to make up for it royally. With that said, let me get to it.

Yesterday afternoon I got a call out of the blue from an old friend, Nailah Lymus, the design maven behind the very feminine retro line, Amirah Creations. After chatting it up for a while, we decided it would be perfect to meet up that night at SHE-Blogs’ event at shopping mecca Saks Fifth Avenue’s Cafe SFA.  I had a blast.

Hosted by Power 105’s Free (also an alum of BET’s 106th & Park), the event paid tribute to the creative genius behind SHE-Blogs, Allyson Leak. Special guests included the Executive Director of the Women’s Center for Education and Career Advancement (WCECA), Merble Reagan, Cultural Critic/Writer Michaela Angela Davis, Author & Co-Founder of Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network (WEEN) andHGTV personality  Lauren Lake, and DJ/Founder of Black Girls Rock Inc. Beverly Bond (who also spun a great mix of Michael Jackson tunes, R&B and Hip Hop). Each one of these great women offered guests words of wisdom and inspiration about going forth and blazing their own trails in today’s world (definitely something I needed to hear last night).

Also seen on the scene were: Ngozi of Brooklyn’s Harriet’s Alter Ego, hot new jewelry designer Marc Clark, Maryam Basir of Biz Magazine, MTV’s Sway, and Elise Elliot of Amirah Creations and many many more. The event was sponsored byBelvedere Vodka, Sak’s, NARS and Allyson’s jewelry line Ally Marie Couture Jewelry. Definitely a good time was had by all.

But just to touch a little more on Allyson Leak and her phenomenal blog, SHE-Blogs.com is what this blog aspires to be. As Allyson herself describes it, SHE-Blogs “is dedicated to helping women all over the world become in love with life….You deserve a successful job that you adore, a great personal life, and financial abundance. SHE-Blogs can serve as an inspirational road map filled with interviews from amazing entrepreneurs, great beauty advice, and empowering articles.” Continued success Allyson on SHE-Blogs and all your future endeavors.

More to come…..

Well it’s been three years since I fisrt set out on this new journey as a solo publicist/event planner/fashionista/blogger. It hasn’t been easy but it sure has been an interesting trip. I’m proud to say that on July 19th I was able to say Happy 3rd Birthday to NY PR Diva. I do hope that I can celebrate many more.  Have a piece of cake on me.

Sorry for such a late message, but for those of you who were planning to attend the Girlnetic Summer Celebration tomorrow afternoon in Central Park, please be advised that the event has been postponed. We will let you know when the event has been rescheduled.