If you’ve been following me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and a bunch of other social media platforms, then you should have seen the post urging all fashionable to report to Artworks on last Friday Night. Leslie Marie, from Doll Factory (IHeartPuckCake.com), decided to throw an event filled with shopping and pampering for you and your dolls. This event was to support Dress for Success Central Virginia, which promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women in work and life. Filled with tables of shoes, clothes, accessories and cosmetics, this event proved to be an excellent addition to Richmond nightlife. Dolls in the City: Beauty Night Out provided patrons with the feel of luxury without the heavy price tag, by giving us the opportunity to shop until we dropped, get spa treatments and makeovers, feast, and socialize with new/old friends. I had so much fun at this event, that I can honestly say, “I really wish I never left”.
Among the vendors that were there, I had an opportunity to chat up a few. I was impressed with their table displays of merchandise and their ability to connect with partygoers rather than just sit behind the table. Shout out to a few of those vendors:
Leslie Marie (Doll Factory) – www.Iheartpuckercake.com
ShesFab – www.ShesFab.com
Ashley Flood – www.amway.com/Ashleyflood
Vanita Baugh (C.U.T.E) – www.cutegirlsrock.com
Christian Crawford (Runway Couture) – www.shoprunwaycouture.com
Christina Foster Jackson (Madelyn & Ruby Jewelry Co.) – www.etsy.com/shop/madelynnruby
Chanel Jackson (K. Milan Mobile Spa) – www.kmilanmobilespa.com
Andrea Daughtry (La Dainta) – www.ladainta.com
Shoeicide – www.shopshoeicide.com
Rashawn Smith-Bolar (PurseSuit of Happiness) – www.pursesuitonline.com
Sonja J. Holt (Coffee Distributor) – www.ogcoffeeceo.com
Raegan Gibson (Sweets & Soirees) – www.sweetsandsoirees.com
I wish I had an opportunity to chat with more, but with all the patrons that attended, I can understand how many vendors were… “Getting that money!” LOL
The décor was excellent, providing the perfect taste of ambiance and fabulousness as we walked around and enjoyed ourselves. Immediately I was prepared to have a great time, not even noticing that the D.J. was late and there was nothing bumping on the speakers. However, when the music did arrive, the tempo of the event hyped up even more, making me want to dance. I laughed with a couple of girlfriends, saying this was the perfect set-up to a long week of working and just what the Doctor ordered. Leslie did amazing!
Style and fashion was definitely evident as RVA fashionista graced the building. Events such as these, give Richmonders an opportunity to not only come fashionable, but creative as well. From Natural and neutrals, to prints and colorful silhouettes, RVA girls know how to bring chic out when they want to and this was the place to do it. A few of the girls that were present mentioned how inspired they get when they come to events like Artisan Café, now with Dolls In the City as another option, they’ll be more inclined to seek out more inspiration and ideas from their peers.
It was an exciting evening, and the host was just as gracious and humble as she could be. As Leslie walked around smiling, you wouldn’t have known the amount of work and pressure that goes into planning and event of this caliber. Just the idea of bringing Richmond women together for a true girls night out, is much more than most people can handle. Nevertheless, the doll did it, hoping for positive vibes and success all the way, and a blessing that wasn’t far from reach. I couldn’t help but be proud, that yet another fabulous female entrepreneur is bringing people together, and promoting other local businesses at the same time. Something that we all know this city needs.
Out of all the trends I spotted, color is still definitely still in play this season among RVA style mavens. Make sure to spice up your fall and winter wear, with bright splashes of jewel tone hues and prints. Don’t be afraid to mix it up and play with different combinations. Something as simple as adding a new lip color to your arsenal, could make a huge difference in any outfit. Consider creative and bold accessories, to make an outfit that is simple (jeans and a t-shirt) into a statement making ensemble for a night out on the town.
Thank you so much to Leslie and all of her dolls, for planning just a fantastic evening of shopping and excellence. A big smooch goes out to whoever decided to put a table of food in the building, very nice touch indeed. The event was superb, proving that anyone can take an idea and make it their own. Dolls in the City is an event made for you and girlfriends to have a good time and do what we all do best, shop for fantastic finds from locally owned businesses who get that uniqueness is a requirement. “Dolls in the City” was an event that gave you the impression of opulence without the feeling of exclusivity, during the night you just feel like one of the girls. If they do it again, I don’t think you want to miss it for the world.
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Be sure to support Leslie Marie, Doll Factory at www.Iheartpuckercake.com. Also, if you want to connect with her or ask questions, contact her via email at leslie@iheartpuckercake.com.
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