Has Comic-Con Become too Hollywood?

This year the focus seemed to be on all the "celebrities" and whatever project they were promoting at Comic-Con. The convention seems to have lost some of it's laid back "nerdy" appeal and fun atmosphere. Hollywood seems to have taken over. Whereas in the past it use to be a healthy balance between the two sides.I think it's cool that Sci-Fi/Comic Book movies and TV shows are promoted there but

Event: Attend a Private Screening of Sex and the City 2 in Sydney, Australia

Live in Sydney, Australia, here is a lovely offer from the luxury Observatory Hotel:What:A Private Screening of Sex and the City 2 on June 2nd. Be one of the first in Sydney to see Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda on Opening Night. You will be joined by the fabulous team from the Day Spa of The Observatory Hotel.How:By purchasing a $95 gift voucher before June 1st, you will receive a

Event: Meet Handbag Designer Rebecca Minkoff Today at Saks in Beverly Hills

Received this event invite this morning (wish I could attend but can't) so if you can have fun.Event: Meet Handbag Designer Rebecca Minkoff and view the Rebecca Minkoff Collection, available exclusively at Saks Fith Avenue.For more information, please call 310.275.4211When: Today (April 22) from 2 - 4PMWhere:Saks Fifth Avenue9600 Wilshire BoulevardBeverly Hills, CA 90212

L'Aroma & Queen Bee Host a Children's Reading Series. Featured books: Chinese Folktales

What: L'Aroma & Queen Bee Introduce a New Children's Book Reading SeriesBring your kids this Saturday (4/24) to our new book reading series at Upstairs @ L'Aroma in West Newton. At the book readings, we will be reading children's books from different regions of the world. Kids will enjoy samples of desserts from the featured region. This week the featured region is China. We will be reading story

Press Release: Say 'I Do' To Fun Drink Recipes For Bridal Showers

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 29 -- Celebrating the bride begins long before she puts on the white dress and says "I do." The months leading up to the wedding, the most important women in her life -- mom, sisters, family and best girlfriends -- come together to throw a bridal shower. From the invitations to the food and drinks, everything has to be perfect, but doesn't need to cost a fortune. Simple,

L'Aroma & Queen Bee Host a New Children's Book Reading Series Event

What: L'Aroma & Queen Bee Introduce a New Children's Book Reading SeriesBring your kids this Saturday (2/27) to our new book reading series at Upstairs @ L'Aroma in West Newton. At the book readings, we will be reading children's books from different regions of the world. Kids will enjoy samples of desserts from the featured region. This week we will be serving the famous Australian dessert

Movie Bowl Not Super Bowl Party

Hi, I hope everyone had a great weekend.Who watched the Superbowl? Well.........I didn't. My friends and I decided to have a Movie Bowl instead. I'm not sure who came up with the idea but we all just decided we'd would rather watch a few movies, eat good food (including lots of desserts) and have fun. So, we put the movies in four categories: Best Fashion, Inspirational, Best Vampires and Epic

Event: Beyonce Heat Frangrance Launch

Beyonce Heats up Union Square in Honor of Her First-Ever Fragrance Beyonce Heat-- NEW YORK, NY, January 28, 2010 --WHO:Hailed as the Renaissance woman of the decade, Beyoncé has already conquered music, film and fashion and now brings her one-of-a-kind style, spirit and confidence to her first-ever fragrance. A captivating scent that exudes passion and unleashes a spirited fire within, Beyoncé

Skylight One Hanson Hosts 'It's All About Brooklyn!' to Officially Launch the Taste of Brooklyn's High-End Potential Industry

Event to Showcase Select Brooklyn Small Businesses and Introduce a Beautiful, Historic Venue to the CommunityBROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 20 -- The Skylight Group will officially introduce its new high-end Brooklyn venue to the New York special events industry at a launch party this Thursday, January 21st. "It's All About Brooklyn!" will feature hors d'oeuvres, drinks and desserts from many local vendors

12 Party Tops to Party in the New Year

Not a fan of dresses, you can still look fab come New Year's Eve with Party Tops. Who doesn't love 'em. Whether they're sophisticated and elegant, bold and daring or pretty and posh, there are so many options to choose from. No matter if paired with a great pair of pants, jeans or a skirt you're going to look fun, flirty and fabulous.Tube Bra Top with Sweetheart Neckline $19.50 sale Victoria's

12 New Year's Eve Party Dresses

I hope everyone had a happy holiday, spending time with family and enjoying good food (hopefully you didn't overeat, which most of us probably did).Now, is the time to get ready for New Year's Eve and here to get you started are 12 sexy party dresses that will have sparkling at the end of the year. Tomorrow I'll post party tops followed by bags and shoes.It's also a great time to find amazing

Event: Celebrity Stylist Robert Verdi to Host LUXE 2009 at Prime Outlets - Orlando

Celebrity Stylist Robert Verdi Hosts the Region's Premiere Shopping Event at Prime Outlets - Orlando to Benefit the Orlando Ballet ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 24 -- Prime Outlets - Orlando, the largest outlet shopping center in the southern U.S. and second largest in the nation, announced today the outlet shopping destination and Celebrity Stylist Robert Verdi will host LUXE 2009: The Fashion Benefit,

Rachel Roy Unveils Pop-Up Store

Opens For a Limited Time in New York City's SoHo NeighborhoodNEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Rachel Roy, a division of Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (NYSE: JNY), announced today the opening of a pop-up store to celebrate the launch of the new Rachel Rachel Roy diffusion line.The 1,900 square foot store will house select product from the Rachel Rachel Roy collection including sportswear, footwear, handbags and

Six Party Essentials that Every Girl Needs for Her Home

by Style and Focus Lifestyle PRNo doubt you love to go out and party but you don't need to hit every hot spot to celebrate (which can be quite expensive). All you need are a few essentials to keep your home party-ready.1. Glassware These are just things that a girl has to have. From everyday glasses to special occasion champagne flutes. College is over, so no more disposable plastic cups. Shown:

Chat with Chicago Chefs for Tips on Cooking with a Budget

CHICAGO, Aug. 10What:Opportunity to chat with four of the "hippest" Chicago chefs on tips and ideas for making quality budget meals for the whole family.Who:Tony Priolo of Piccolo Sogno, Roger Herring of Socca, Chris Macchia of Coco Pazzo, and Dirk Flanigan of The Gage will be judging the final contestants who created a tilapia meal for a family of four and stayed under a budget of $15. They are

Fashion In Detroit Announces Local Fashion Designer Competition

DETROIT, Aug. 6 -- Fashion In Detroit (FID) - Michigan's premier fashion event - is giving one talented Michigan-based fashion designer a grant to showcase his or her fall/winter 2010 collection to buyers and fashion industry insiders at the March 2010 FID event.In addition to a confirmed time slot at the March 2010 shows, the $2,500 designer fee will be waived.The contest is open to both

Women's Health Presents Are You Game Outdoor Summer Festival in NYC on July 11th

-- Free Summer Festival to Feature Euro Bungee, Rock Climbing Wall, Virtual Surfing, Workout Classes, Beauty & Spa Treatments, Fashion Shows, Karaoke and More --WHAT:Women’s Health’s annual summer festival, Are You Game?, is returning to New York for the third year. Building on the success of last year’s events in New York and Chicago, which were attended by more than 4,000 people, Are You Game?

Baltimore Recognizes Its African American History This July 4th Holiday Weekend

City-wide African American Heritage Festival Includes Nationally Known Entertainers and Accommodations Packages to Celebrate Baltimore’s HistoryBALTIMORE, MD June 23 -- Looking for an Independence Day getaway? Come spend the July 4th weekend in Baltimore for the 8th Annual African American Heritage Festival. From July 3-5 at M&T Bank Stadium visitors can celebrate the history, culture, education,

2 Upcoming American Fertility Association 'Manicures & Martinis' Series Events

The American Fertility Association's Infertility Prevention Program7.3 million!That's how many American women have difficulty conceiving, but many of those cases could have been prevented with some simple lifestyle choices and changes. Education is the key and what better way to learn than over complimentary manicures and martinis?"Dealing with infertility robs women of control over their own

Culture: San Francisco Ballet Performs George Balanchine's Jewels

What:The San Francisco Ballet presents George Balanchine’s Jewels, a beautiful three part evening-length performance of "Emeralds," "Rubies", and "Diamonds". The ballet is a celebration of the golden age of dance and showcases Balanchine's expert choreographer skill and vision. Balanchine said that his gemstone-themed ballet with jeweled costumes was inspired, in part, by his introduction to