One Billion Rising: International Fashion Extravaganza

On Friday I was lucky enough to attend the One Billion Rising: International Fashion Extravaganza put on by the New England Friends of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the AIC Center on Newbury Street. The event, which included a reception and runway show, benefited a women’s shelter in Bosnia and female refugees from Syria. When my roommate invited me to the International Fashion Extravaganza I had no idea that I was in for such a treat! The night kicked off with a small reception before the runway show where guests...

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Boston Welcomes StyleWeek Northeast!

StyleWeek Northeast made its debut at the W hotel in Boston last night with three runway shows featuring designs by Nick Pini, Toni Lyn Spaziano and Sarah Prost. StyleWeek Northeast, which has seen great success in Providence since it’s founding three years ago, will give young, local designers an opportunity to showcase their collections in Boston. Runway shows will continue tonight and tomorrow night at the W. I’m so excited to see that the style scene in Boston is gaining momentum! It’s about time Boston Fashion Week gets a...

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Fashion Show Tonight to benefit Big Sister Assoc.

I know this is last minute but if you can make it you should! Tonight there will be a fashion show to benefit the Big Sister Association from 6-9pm at the Fairmont Copley Plaza featuring designs by Denise Hajjar. I’ve been to a few of Denise Hajjar’s fashion shows in the past and she is an amazing local designer! Hajjar supports a ton of local charities including Dress for Success Boston, a non-profit that I’ve worked with for the past few years. Find more info on the event here! ...

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Interview: Ava Hashemi of Hâshé

Interview: Ava Hashemi of Hâshé Check out my recent interview with Ava Hashemi of Hâshé! Céline 2013 (Left)-Hâshé  2012 (Right) Shelby Hickox: Tell me a little about yourself. Where are you from? What's your educational background?  Ava Hashemi: I grew up in Dubai and I went to school there. I just came to Boston for college. I was an engineering major at first, and then I figured that I wanted to take some courses in fashion school. So I went to the School of Fashion Design in Boston- I took a course...

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Shoe Fashion Show at the Liberty!

Looking for Something to do Tommorrow? In honor of MS awareness month, Accelerated Cure Project for MS will be hosting the Annual Shimmer and Shine: Stepping Out to Cure MS Shoe Ball at the super trendy Liberty Hotel tomorrow night! With cocktails, hors d'oervrs, a "shoe" fashion show and DJ this sounds like a really fun event for a great cause. Who's coming with me?! Check out more info on the event here. ...

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Fearless? Boston shoe designer Zack Lo's "Risk" Collection

Fearless? Boston shoe designer Zack Lo is sure to help you satisfy your urge to push the limits of fashion with his “Risk” collection. Check out these mamacita wedges!  Not all of Lo’s designs are this out there. I’m really loving these black leather clutches-seem like the perfect size for hitting the bars. For more of his funky designs check out Lo's Facebook and websit...

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