Local Designer Series: Project Runway Alum Char Glover Talks TV and New Collection
Charketa “Char” Glover has always had a keen eye for thinking outside of the box – she was even voted weirdest dresser in high school. She went to school for cosmetology, but traded in her makeup brushes for sewing needles and has been at it ever since. She’s made custom pieces for women all over the world, along with celebrities such as Michelle Williams, Keyshia Cole and Angela Simmons – just to name a few. She’s a Detroit-native but she’s known globally as one of the top f
Wear It’s At: Holiday Party Dressing
Alright, Christmas is six days away and you have all of your shopping done (and if you don’t, we have some gift ideas here, here, here and here) but nothing to wear for the holiday’s festivities. Don’t fret! While shopping your closet is always a good idea (seriously, find your favorite dress, Google the style of it and you will find so many different ways to wear it), sometimes you just want something new. The dresses below are great options for holiday parties, a New Year’s
Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
Image From City Bird City Bird’s 5th Anniversary and Expansion Celebration | Thursday, December 18 Celebrate five years of City Bird and the conclusion of its exciting expansion from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The shop has been reinvented with about 50 percent more floor area, new displays and even more products to shop. Enjoy refreshments and check out the holiday ornaments, including the limited edition 2014 Detroit ornament that will be released at the event. City Bird is lo
Wear It’s At: Confidant Cuffables
Make a statement this holiday season with a beautiful bracelet. Ornate cuffs are an effortless way to accessorize an outfit, and you don’t have to make sure someone is home to clasp anything for you. 1. Heavenly Honies The Detroit Cuff ™, $55, City Bird, 313.831.9146. Detroit always makes a statement, so why not wear it on your wrist? 2. LuxDanglez Cuff, $120, LuxDanglez, 248.835.6895. These cuffs are so versatile, they can be worn on your wrist or ankle and they will keep yo
Industry Spotlight: Student-Run Magazine Reaches Larger Audience
Founded in 1999 at the University of Michigan, SHEI started out as an Asian pop culture magazine with the first few issues consisting of mostly article-based material and little photography. Since then, it has evolved and become more fashion focused. In 2013, SHEI was inducted into the University’s Student Publications Department as the first new student publication in more than 25 years and was named one of StyleCaster’s top 15 college fashion publications. DG3 spoke with An
Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy! Stylish Scarves DIY Demo | Thursday, December 11 & Saturday, December 13 Instead of buying loved ones gifts for the holidays, how about making them? Learn how to make a variety of styles of beautiful scarves at the Stylish Scarves DIY Demo at Haberman Fabrics. The classes run at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 11 and at noon on Saturday, December
Oh, Shop It: Luxury Consignment Boutique Adds New Store in Birmingham
Closet NV has opened a second location! Before the ladies of Closet NV started to sell clothes via brick and mortar, owners Lisa Rosenberg and Robin Bloom first sold items on Ebay for family and friends. “We knew in our hearts that we someday would want to open a luxury designer consignment store, thus came Closet NV,” says Robin. “It was truly a natural fit for the both of us with our knowledge of retail and beautiful designer items.” DG3 visited the new boutique after a lun
Oh, Shop It: The Somerset Collection CityLoft Opens in New Detroit Location
Located near the back of the First National Building in Detroit, the Somerset Collection CityLoft has taken up residence and brought more than 30 retailers with it. With stores including The Lego Store, 7 For All Mankind, Aveda and The Detroit Shoppe, it is truly one-stop shopping for you, family and friends. “[CityLoft] is a great addition to a lot of the retail that is coming in downtown Detroit,” said Dan Mullen, vice president of development, Bedrock Real Estate Services.
Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed
Image from Model D Media This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy! Detroit Young Professionals Annual Holiday Party | Thursday, December 4 Celebrate the holiday season, network and get some holiday shopping done at the DYP Annual Holiday Party at 7 p.m. hosted by Willy’s Detroit and Shinola. Enjoy complimentary snacks and hors d’oeuvres, free engraving for all purchases at both stores
DG3’s Gift Guide for Guys: Part 2
This is part 2 of a gift guide that has been curated to feature a list of items that look sleek and fit well in a guy’s life. 1. Mobile Phone Bike Mount, $16, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations. A great accessory for anyone with a bike who loves to ride and talk. 2. Billy Jealousy Beard Envy Kit, $25, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations. Guys with beards can take them pretty seriously so if you know a serious beard dude, the Beard Envy Kit will be his most favorite gift
