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Pro Athlete Chris Duffy Brings 2nd Annual Celebrity Softball Game for a Great Cause

January 15, 2015
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by Mellissa Thomas Professional baseball player and UCF Knight Chris Duffy works tirelessly to empower the generation behind him. For years he’s been coordinating “dream rallies,” a public speaking series reaching middle and high school students across Florida, with Orlando nonprofit Above .500 Inc., and loves giving back. In 2014, he used an opportunity he…

November 7, 2014
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by Mellissa Thomas Orlando International Fashion Week deepened its imprint during its Autism Speaks benefit dinner and fashion show at the Orlando Science Center Tuesday, November 4, 2014. While many were still rushing to the polls, Central Florida’s fashion lovers gathered in the picturesque Orlando Science Center for a night of fashion, delicious food,…

November 5, 2014
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by Mellissa Thomas The phrase “fashion show” usually conjures up images of malls, large hotel halls, clubs, and perhaps even large warehouses ornately transformed for the occasion. However, Fierce Entertainment Management, the team behind Orlando International Fashion Week, took a totally different angle. In the vein of its culture-rich spring show, Florida Fashion Weekend, which…

May 15, 2014
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by Mellissa Thomas Florida Fashion Weekend lived up to its name last weekend. The two-night event, hosted by Dennis Liddy’s Jai Gallery in the heart of downtown Orlando, was an eclectic mix of avant-garde art and high fashion, drawing designers, models, makeup artists, and guests from all over Florida; some from as far as South…

May 9, 2014
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by Mellissa Thomas By this point, you’ve probably heard of Florida Fashion Weekend in some shape or form – either from a friend sharing the Facebook fan page, inviting you to the two-day extravaganza or one of the two events, sharing the casting call video, or some behind-the-scenes photos. With Florida Fashion Weekend…

November 8, 2013
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by Rachael Garrett The Young Nation Beauty, Health &Art Shopping Expo was a success in part because local boutique owners displayed their unique wallet-worthy collections. Rachael Garrett interviewed three designers that brought their own business style to the table. 1. Charity Chamblin: CCouture Luxury Boutique Ms. Chamblin graced us by wearing her original collection.…

November 8, 2013
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by Donna Reid I had the opportunity to drop by the Young Nation Beauty, Health & Art Shopping Expo on November 8, 2013 held at The Orange Studio on Mills Avenue in the heart of Orlando. The designers’ and entrepreneurs’ eclectic vibes were very inviting for the day’s attendees. Here are the day’s most…

November 8, 2013
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by Monica Michel and Mellissa Thomas The Young Nation Beauty, Health & Art Shopping Expo featured Orlando’s premier entrepreneurs and businesses. Smooth Jazz 102.5 WLOQ spun the day’s tunes while patrons flowed in and enjoyed the day’s offerings. Customers had three irresistible jewelry vendors to choose from: Wendy Leininger, Independent Designer for Origami Owl…