Pets of Quarantine: The Work Edition

IT’S A PAW-TY FOR THESE DALLAS PETS OF QUARANTINE: THE WORK EDITION 

by Leah Frazier 

“If you have a furbaby or even swooned at the movie Pets, you’ll often wonder if your cat or dog has a human mind of its own. Even in the midst of COVID-19 and the disruption of life as we know it, these intelligible, high-sensory beings can tell when you need a little pick-me-up or have sensed that something’s out of order. But to these loyal creatures, in the midst of the current crisis, they’re totally #winning, because let’s face it — their beloved human beings are now home. All. Day. Long. In the spirit of positivity, we tapped the feeds of some of our favorite CEO’s, bosses and work-from-home gurus — just to see how life with the newest member of their team is panning out. From napping on the job to barking it up on Zoom (can you please put your phone on mute?), these furbabies are now living their best #QuarantineLife.”

CLICK HERE to scroll through, “Paw-ty” on and “yap” it up for what Leah Frazier at Inspire ‘N Style is coining as the #PetsOfQuarantine – the work edition. I am thrilled to have my sweet Tuco included in this feature. He has turned out to be a fantastic employee for Gangway Advertising - he never talks back and seemingly agrees with everything I say. You didn’t ask for it, but she’s delivering it. So smile. You’re welcome.

Halloween Makeup From Decades Past From Blushington

Parties are fun, but a COSTUME party is always my favorite, which makes Halloween the best holiday of the year! I had so much fun Art Directing this segment on Good Morning Texas and helping Blushington show viewers how to create timeless looks from decades of the past. Looks from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s are easy to pull together using items you probably already have around the house. Dash into Party City for a few accessoires and wa-la! Take your concept from good to great with a visit to Blushington. From a hand-jiving Pink Lady to a hippie chick, punk rocker to a superhero, Blushington can help you create the perfect makeup look to top off your outfit and take home first prize at your party. Special thanks to my girl, Leah Frazier, for donning her best Diana Ross wig and shaking her groove thing on today’s segment to help us showcase the 70s. Of course, I nabbed the 80s for myself. Hello! These were my glory years and I love to relive them, even if it’s for just a few hours whenever I can. Blushington has studios in Dallas, New York and Los Angeles. Call or make your appointment online today!

FUN FACT: I got the Lucky Star earring I am wearing on May 4, 1985 at Madonna's "Like A Virgin" concert in Dallas. I can't believe that 30+ years later I haven't lost or broken it. It's one of my prized possessions because it brings back so many fun memories for me. I love pulling it out for occasions like this one!

Blushington Shows How To Incorporate Pantone's Color of the Year Into Your Makeup Looks

The Pantone color of the year is Ultra Violet and this morning, I got to pretend to be a model with my pal Leah Frazier when Blushington showed Good Morning Texas viewers how to incorporate this trend into your makeup looks. Starting Feb. 15th, Blushington is offering 2 for 1 Makeup 101 classes at their The Shops of Highland Park studio. It's the perfect way to learn some new tips and tricks! Call ‭(214) 521-9200‬ to book your appt or get more information. Click on the image above to view the segment.

Note: Blushington is a client of Gangway Advertising. If you're looking for an awesome Publicist who can get your brand on TV... holler at me! 

FGI Dallas Rising Star Awards 2017

On Tuesday, March 7, Galleria Dallas hosted hundreds of Dallas’ most fashionable for the Fashion Group International (FGI) of Dallas Rising Star Awards. FGI is a global, nonprofit, professional organization with 6,000 members in the fashion industry including apparel, accessories, beauty and home. Taking the annual awards presentation in a new direction with producer Jan Strimple, the event space was transformed into an artistic installation with graffiti walls and neon accents. The sold-out event attracted many of Dallas’ hottest names including Maxine Trowbridge, LeeAnne Locken, Jane McGarry, Jane Aldridge, Steve Kemble, D’Andra Simmons, Jeremy Lock, Susan Posnick, Amy Vanderoef, Allison Mitchell and James Taylor. Click here to see a gallery of images.

Congratulations to the winners of Fashion Group International: Dallas
Rising Stars Awards 2017

2015 Fashion Stars For A Cause Get Ready To Shine Bight

2015 Fashion Stars For A Cause with event founder Yvonne Crum
photo c/o Danny Campbell

Fashion Starts For A Cause is the annual gala benefitting the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas. Last Thursday at Belk, event founder and Gala Chair Yvonne Crum announced that Toni Munoz Hunt will serve as Honorary Chair for 2015 and she revealed the new crop of women who will lead the charge in 2015 to raise funds and awareness of this worthy cause. They include: Jennifer Fleming, Jamie Fowler, Leah Frazier, Rebecca Hallam, Caroline Harrison, Dr. Naila Malik, Charmaine Marshall, Dawn Mellon, Jessi Moreau, Dawn Neufeld, Melissa Rountree, and Cathy Williamson. The gala will take place March 20 at Dallas Country Club.

One of the tasks of this group is to sell raffle tickets to raise funds. This year's prize is super tasty and fun! The prize is a "Royal Raffle Dinner Party with Chef Darren McGrady". McGrady was the private chef to Princess Diana and her boys for many years and is quite the personality. The winner will receive:

• A four course dinner based on dishes served at Buckingham Palace including food and wine pairing 
• Butler service to prepare your table, greet and serve your guests 
• Autographed copy of "Eating Royally" Top Selling Cookbook for each guest 
• Chef McGrady will join your table, greet and serve your guests 
• Consulting with the Royal Chef on Menu Food purchase, shopping, preparation 
• Tables set up and tear down 
• $5,000 gift card from Belk  

Tickets are $50 each or three for $100 and can be purchased by any Fashion Star or online at http://www.sccenter.org/royaldinner2015.html. The next day, Crum and Hunt appeared on KTXD's The Broadcast with newly announced Fashion Star, Dawn Neufeld, to share how this event started and why this is such an important cause. Click to view the segment:

DFW Style Daily Announces New Leadership

Leah Frazier is the new Editor of DFW Style Daily while Amber LaFrance will serve
as Publisher for the online fashion magazine.

Hold onto your chapeau's Dallas... I've got EXCLUSIVE scoop that a new dynamic fashion duo is taking over the helm of the uber-stylish digital voice of DFW Style Daily. Leah Frazier is a multi-licensed attorney, fashion journalist, and certified personal shopper, her work has been featured in the Oxford Press, CBS Local, Examiner.com, and Miss A. She's been a contributing voice to DFW Style Daily for the past year, but is stepping in to replace Founder Lisa Petty as Editor and as the new leader of the team at DFW Style Daily, Frazier will apply her industry acumen and keen eye for fashion to future growth. “This is a dream fulfilled for me, and I am excited for the future of what I have always considered to be one of DFW’s best sources for fashion and style coverage,” says Frazier. “I plan to expand both the audience and the outreach of DFW Style Daily through additional coverage of the Forth Worth and suburban areas. I’m a social butterfly, as well, so I plan to institute more interaction between the readers and the publication via social media channels and future events.”

Dallas Market Center celebrates the 10th Anniversary of FashionCenterDallas

Shirin Askari of Askari

Founded in 1957, Dallas Market Center (DMC) is the world’s most complete wholesale marketplace. Within its marketplace of more than five million square feet, retailers from around the globe source products ranging from home furnishings, gifts, decorative accessories and lighting to textiles, fashion accessories and men's, western, women's and children's apparel.

Every year more than 75,000 buyers visit DMC and place orders with their exhibitors. They represent small specialty stores and major retailers. DMC supports them by showcasing the most complete and highest quality exhibitors from start-ups to legendary names.

I recently teamed up with DMC to celebrate the 10th anniversary of FashionCenterDallas, which is Dallas Market Center’s complete apparel marketplace of more than 575 showrooms and yearly 1,000 temporary booths, merchandised in easy-to-shop neighborhoods.

I helped curate the list of local fashion bloggers and social influencers which included Cathy Williamson for The Middle Page, Heather Anderson for Style by Fluent, Leah Frazier for DFW Style Daily, Samantha Stewart for Style of Sam, and Hilary Kennedy among others.

At the showroom of Brad Hughes we got a preview of what Catharine Maladrino, Finley, and Layfayette 148 are offering for Fall. Next up, the D2 Drysdale Showroom where we viewed the latest trends in denim from Free People and Miss Me. At Indigo, we ran into one of my favorite local designers, Shirin Askari showing her new collection for Askari.

My favorite stop was The Ritz Group mainly because owner Brad Ritz was so charming and passionate about the lines he showed us. His showroom was amazing and we saw a wide variety of beautiful lines including Alice & Trixie, Trace Reese, and Alexander McQueen. Our afternoon ended with a champagne toast and a runway show showcasing the hottest in Fall trends from DMC. Sitting next to Women's Wear Daily writer, Holly Haber, confirmed this was an afternoon well spent in my continuing fashion education.