Fashioning the Future: A Fundraiser Event
Dec 7, 2009 Fashion, Fund Raiser, Social Hour
Event: Fashioning the Future: A Fundraiser Event
Date: Friday December 4, 2009
Venue: Junior League of Houston
It was snowing in Houston on Friday but that did slow down fashion enthusiasts from attending a fundraiser luncheon hosted by Pratham USA. About 200 women with a fashionable attitude and zen for the cause gathered at the Junior League of Houston. Pratham is a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children in India with pre-school and primary education.
Fashion and glam looks were provided by SAKS FIFTH AVENUE /DOLCE & GABBANA.
Over a seated luncheon, Marie Goradia emceed the event, while the Pratham Houston President Sonu Anand made a brief speech about the charity work Pratham has been doing for the past years here in the States and in India. Followed by some fall looks and evening party dresses by Prada, DKNY, Rachel Roy and other prominent designers.
Tags: Fashion, Pratham, Rachel Roy
Dress It Up With Rachel Roy
Oct 15, 2009 Fashion, Social Hour, Your Look
Event: GlamShop Fashion Show
Venue: Patio on Mercer, Houston, Texas
Date: October 13-14, 2009
Report: Ruchi Mukherjee
The two night fun filled GlamShop fundraiser shopping event and fashion show came to an end yesterday with a good turnout, mostly women of all ages. The event was aptly called “girls’ just wanna have fun” as the ladies did enjoy the outdoor patio shopping spree with a giant screen playing all girls’ favorite movie ‘Sex and the City’ and of course the main highlight was the fashion show debut of a new celebrity line by Rachel Roy.
Rachel Roy is a Manhattan-based fashion designer. Her collection will be available at any Macy’s store in Houston. You can also visit www.rachelroy.com to learn more about her style.
At the fashion show her collection highlighted bright colors, sequined over sized handbags, open toed high heel boots and printed and solid color dresses seemed to be the trend.
Tags: Fashion, Rachel Roy, Total Body
Makeover Masala
Aug 14, 2009 Bollywood, Fashion, Social Hour
India is turning 63 on August 15 and in its honor Mary Kay® & Lights Camera Action hosted a glamorous evening mixer on Saturday, August 1st, 2009 filled with makeovers, bollywood music, and Indian fashion.
Mark Shim, owner of Pradaria, a new Brazilian Churrascaria style restaurant on Westheimer, happily hosted the event. Chef Mark Shim prepared scrumptious appetizers for the guests, and believes in hosting many such events as it increases awareness of different cultures.
Socialite and friend to the Indian American community, Yuki Rogers, also expressed her best wishes on India ’s Independence celebration. “I am thrilled to be at this event that highlights Indian fashion,” says Yuki.
More than 40 fashion enthusiasts participated to enjoy the chic cocktail party as Mary Kay® correspondent, Tiffany, taught everything that one needed to know about a flawless skin and a glamorous look. “It was wonderful to experiment with Indian skin types, I had to do some research with Bollywood cinema to give that glamour look,” added Tiffany.
Lights Camera Action (www.rmrmedia.com), a multimedia production site tracking the South Asian lifestyle scene in Houston, also turned one on August 1st 2009. “I was thrilled to see women from different walks of life come together and celebrate India’s Independence Day with Indian fashion,” says Ruchi Mukherjee, Journalist/Host, Lights Camera Action. The event turned out to be a success as the idea was to promote Indian fashion that is so much in vogue,” added Mukherjee. “I am looking forward to hosting many more such fun evenings,” says Ruchi.
Makeover Masala
Jul 20, 2009 Bollywood, Fashion, Social Hour, Your Look
India’s Independence Day is around the corner and in its honor Mary Kay & Lights Camera Action invites you to a glamorous evening filled with makeovers, informal Indian fashion show by our very own guests, bollywood music and appetizers.
Ladies, don’t miss this event, as Mary Kay correspondent, Tiffany teaches everything you need to know about a flawless glamorous look. And we are sure that all you men don’t want to miss that look.
Mix, mingle, pose and get featured by your TV Asia Houston correspondent Ruchi Mukherjee.
Contact Ruchi for more information.
Tags: Fashion
Once Upon a Blue Muse Fashion Show
May 28, 2009 Fashion, Social Hour, Your Look
Event: Runway Fashion Show
Venue: Avant Garden, Houston
Date: May, 2009
Coronation Vintage invited Houston fashion lovers for a night showcasing their Vintage Fall ‘09 Collection.
‘Once Upon a Blue Muse Fashion Show’ was inspired by: “The girl who knows clothes”… and incorporates the organic elements of fire, water, and sky!. They started the collection with a palette of fiery orange, golds and mineral browns, taking the audience on a visual journey through fire and earth. Then migrated back to the sea with saturated blues. Finally, the fashion sensibilities were tickled with powder blues, grays and silvers.
It was a packed evening as Houstonians enjoyed a perfect evening of glamour, fine weather and at the same time doing some good, as a portion of the proceeds for the night benefited Planned Parenthood.
The models were provided by Neal Hamil, hair by Cara Crafton of Craft Salon and makeup by Wendy Martin.
Tags: Fashion
A Night in Bollywood
Jan 24, 2009 Bollywood, Fashion, Your Look
Event: A Night in Bollywood
Venue: Momentum BMW West, Houston
Momentum BMW West was the location of ‘a night in bollywood’ organized by Envy Magazine. The Bollywood inspired event treated guests to view luxury cars, a bollywood dance performance by a local troupe, and a high energy fashion show sponsored by Ed Hardy and Guess.
The night was a treat for those into cars and clothes, as well as some ‘bollywood’ first timers! Amongst those interviewed were Alejandra Mejia with Envy, Riyad Abu-Taha, and local Katy residents Aru and Radha Nadesan.
















