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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: #VALLEYWEDESIGN

PR — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:43:10 +0000

Saturday morning the Valley community came together to envision ways to enhance the Valley Arts District, by using public space, and coming together exchanging ideas on how to make things better. I joined group 2 on the corner of Tompkins and Forest Streets. I was a little late to the conference. The larger group was split into 4 groups, and given a map of blocks to walk around and examine in the Valley. Groups were given a clip board for notes, stakes and signs to write messages about what we loved or wanted to improve about things we saw. The main attraction for the event was the use of social media addiction (ok, maybe only mine), instagram. Everyone was to log into the @ValleyWeDesign handle, and post things they saw and wrote about. It was great to see all of the ideas, and comments people had. It was very interesting for me, being that I am a Valley socialite (Molly’s words). I actually walked down blocks that I had never walked down before like down Nassau Street from Scotland Road. I noticed that residents decided to take matters into their own hands when it came to beautifying the Valley, they planted mulch and put out plants. It was beautiful. We had Pat Morrissy on our team who was able to give us an exclusive tour of the Berg Hat Factory, which happens to be right behind my house, pretty cool. The lofts in there will be amazing, and I can not wait to see them. Maybe I could live in one! Chalandrea, Oneil, and Kenrick, who I recruited at Hat City Kitchen the night before, really had great ideas. It was great to hear outsider’s views and perspectives from different types of professionals. Things I never think about like, safety matters.

Here are some of the ideas we came up with and scroll down more for some of the pictures! You can see more when you follow @valleywedesign on instagram!

PUBLIC ART

Train Station Underpasses can feature seasonal public art from local artists, or competitions for all over
Valley Maps or Directories can be designed by artists, and a great way to attract
Garbage Cans can be a way to engage the high school artists communities

SAFETY

Fences around the train station rails, this can also beautify the blocks, and Scotland Road
The sidewalks are horrible, and uneven. We should definitely get them fixed
More signs

DIRECTIONS TO THE VALLEY

In addition to the maps, we can have just arrows pointing the district from Scotland Road.

There were so many more ideas shared, you can come to the follow up meeting, Tuesday, September 24th. More details to follow. Visit http://www.handsinc.org for more information.

Naeema’s Studio Sample Sale!

PR — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 19:44:47 +0000

NAEEMA’S SAMPLE SALE!

Date: Saturday, September 14

Location: Ironworks Studio, 406 Tompkins Street, Orange, NJ 07050

“Hey everyone, I’m cleaning out my inventory to make room for my next collection. I have lots of unique pieces, and selected sample from the Chloe + Isabel, that you can choose from.”‘

If you can’t make it to the studio check out the upcoming Etsy Shop to place an order.

Watch the Portrait of a Lady Runway Show Recap!

PR — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 17:51:39 +0000

For those of you who were not at the spectacular event last month, the always extraordinary Tyree of 91 Films has debuted the video! Enjoy!

Special thanks to my partner, Kat Dolly Black, Laura Campbell, Tyree Huey, Marie David, my mom, and sister, the models, Clothes Minded, Valley Arts, Hat City Kitchen, ORNG Ink, Mike and Molly, the glam squad and all who came! Thank You !

411 from HANDS: #ValleyWeDesign & A Call For Nominations for 4th Annual Leadership Awards: Innovation Celebration

PR — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:33:23 +0000

Here is the 411 from HANDS!

#ValleyWeDesign Project: Walk Around & Picnic Works

Residents, business owners, community organization representatives, and elected officials are invited to tour the Valley, photograph and identify opportunities to enhance existing and design new public open spaces to enrich community life.

Small teams will begin walk around workshop at 9:30am. Suggested RSVP to Jessica at 973-678-3110 x8 or jessica@handsinc.org

A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!

It’s that time of year again, HANDS’ fourth annual Leadership Awards: Innovation Celebration. Please contact Jessica with nominations for this year’s community awards. Last year, Mike Mal was honored at the event. I can think of a number of artist’s here that volunteer at ORNG Ink that would be perfect for that.

http://www.handsinc.org

Here are some pictures from last year’s event at the Firehouse Gallery and an amazing Den Fenelon art show, November 2013. Molly wore a custom made Robyn Modest dress!

Want to Sell Your Work? Full Pat n Kat Pop-Up Shop Details here!

PR — Wed, 04 Sep 2013 18:14:14 +0000

Here is a link to a PDF file that gives you all the information about the pop-up shop event, fashion presentation, and networking event!

You can also contact, Pat n Kat if you have any further questions, patnkatstyle@gmail.com

A CALL FOR BOUTIQUES & FASHION DESIGNERS FOR POP-UP SHOP EVENT & MORE!

PR — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 18:45:11 +0000

This Fall, Pat n Kat are looking to link up with the next dope boutiques, and fashion designers for 2 amazing opportunities for exposure!

1. Pat n Kat’s first Pop-Up Shop event during the Valley Arts District’s annual VAMP Festival. Sell your pieces in a pop-up shop designed by ORNG Ink Artist Collective, featuring a fashion presentation styled by Pat n Kat! There is a small vending charge but the main goal is to gain exposure, collaborate and of course sell!

2. The Robyn Chronicles, the New York City Web Series starts filming in the Fall! We want to feature your line, in the same way new designers got discovered on shows like Sex and the City, and Girls on HBO. There will also be a fabulous launch party in New York that is sure to be a glam event!

There will also be a lookbook shoot published in masConsumption zine that will be available online and a good way to showcase your clothes on the web and social media.

Want more information? Please contact and send a link to your work to, patnkatstyle@gmail.com. Serious inquires only! Also visit the Pat n Kat Pop Up Shop page!

Thank You All For Making Portrait of a Lady a Huge Success!

PR — Sun, 11 Aug 2013 21:28:33 +0000

Last night was pretty amazing. I can not believe how awesome the show turned out. We had a great turn out, the fashion and the models looked great.

The Team: Portrait of a Lady was truly a group effort, and I want to thank the team who spent the summer producing this event. All of our hard work truly paid off. Briana, the lookbook was amazing, Crystal the make-up looks gorg! Amira the hair….perfect! I am so proud of my partner, Kat. We did it! We made our debut! Laura, your set really was the greatest finale. Molly & Mike, thank you for everything and all your support. We owe you the world! Marie, the LadiSav after party was CRAZY!

Marie was a bomb host,

DJ Drewski did his thing, wow. It was truly a magical night.

There are so many people I need to thank:

Our Fabulous Guests: Thank for coming out! You all stepped out and looked hot! I can not wait to release the pictures. And I hope you all have fun and come out to the next event.

The Models: You all KILLED IT! The clothes would not have been anything without you hot ladies. You all looked gorgeous! You truly strutted your stuff!

Tyree of 91 Films: You always come through for us… I can not thank you enough for all of your help. I could never pay you back all you have done for me. We started from the bottom…and we gonna ride it to the top! Love you!

The David Sisters, Bea modeled and Marie hosted and Essie stepped in to help out back stage and during the after-party!

Ja-Tay: The best fashion show interns a girl could ask for. Thanks girls!

STAY TUNED FOR MORE PICTURES AND POSTS ABOUT THE BIG EVENT!

Thanks Cus, for taking these amazing pictures! Photographs by Keith Rogers

More Updates on Portrait of a Lady

PR — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 16:50:40 +0000

Attention Attention! I have more updates for Saturday

- STYLISH DRESS CODE. We have the right to refuse entry to the runway show and the after party if you are not dressed appropriately! This is a classy event.

-Seats are officially sold out! And Hot 97′s DJ Drewski will be providing entertainment all night!

-It’s not too late to purchase after party tickets.

Ok, see you all Saturday! And here is another photo from the Portrait of a Lady LookBook.

Updates on the Runway Show!

PR — Sun, 04 Aug 2013 19:00:46 +0000

Photography: Briana Heart

Ladies and Gentleman,

In 6 days…Portrait of a Lady is making it’s debut! We are ready…are you guys ready? This is going to be an epic night, definitely aiming to be the highlight of summer 2013. Seats are pretty much filled but it’s not too late.

-Kat Dolly and I will be selling tickets tomorrow and maybe Wednesday at Hat City Kitchen, and you can still purchase online at eventbrite.

-The beautiful Marie David of LadiSav will be hosting the fashion show, styled by Pat n Kat of course.

-And because of her gig blogging for Hot 97′s DJ Enuff, Marie was able to get Angie Martinez’s DJ Drewski to provide entertainment all night.

-We have linked up with a couple more sponsors and have way more surprises in store for folks.

-STYLISH dress code please. I should not have to say what that means, there will be a red carpet and best dressed honors announced on LadiSav.com and Pat n Kat.

Again, this is going to be a night you do not want to miss. There is standing room during the show, and everyone should come out to the after party.

12 Days!

PR — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:38:43 +0000

Yup, 12 days. Portrait of a Lady will be debuting in only 12 days. I can not believe how fast time is flying. It’s like, bye bye summer. I hope everyone else has been enjoying the summer, hitting the beach, or went out of town. I’ve been working hard on the fashion issue and the runway show, and shoots, and working. I guess I have been more busy than anything. But I’ve recently been called a “workaholic” so I guess there is no better way to spend my summer. I am so proud of this project and I can not wait for you to see!

Purchase tickets here: http://www.portraitofalady.eventbrite.com

Seats are filling up! Be sure to purchase your seat here, http://www.portraitofalady.eventbrite.com ! $10 seating, and then there’s the official LadiSav after-party. $10 open bar!

Don’t miss out!