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CFW 2012: Thursday

Lineup:

Copper Penny, Copper Penny Shooz & V2V

Featured Designers:

Sarah Parrott, Luciana Scarabello & Nikki Poulos of NBC Fashion Star

Emerging Deisngers:

Vartika Vikram, Nancy Faw Crowell, Jordan Lee Brooks, Kelly Elizabeth Ruehlman & Amy Cochran Quinn, & Hazel Bae

LOCAL RETAILERS

COPPER PENNY & COPPER PENNY SHOOZ

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V2V

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FEATURED DESIGNERS

SARAH PARROTT, LUCIANA SCARABELLO & NIKKI POULOS OF NBC FASHION STAR

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EMERGING DESIGNERS

**THURSDAY JUDGE'S WINNER**

VARTIKA VIKRAM

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**THURSDAY PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER**

NANCY FAW CROWELL

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JORDAN LEE BROOKS

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KELLY ELIZABETH RUEHLMAN & AMY COCHRAN QUINN

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HAZEL BAE

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Charleston Fashion Week: Emerging Designers

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Tonight marks the beginning of one of the most highly anticipated weeks in Charleston: Fashion Week 2012.  Charleston has become not only known for its beauty, history, friendly people, and cuisine but now, FASHION.  Charleston Fashion Week started in 2007 and has grown into a nationally know event.  Each year local retailers, bridal boutiques and incredibly talented upcoming designers have the chance for models to strut their stuff and show off the latest and greatest in Southern couture.

The Emerging Designer competition has become a HUGE success and has featured everything from Ready To Wear, Bridal, to Children's Fashion.  I was lucky enough to graduate college and design along side a talented designer, Michael Wiernicki, who won the People's Choice Award in 2011.  He was selected as a 'Featured Designer' for this year's runway.

MICHAEL WIERNICKI

Label: Mystery School
Experience: Received his BFA in costume design from the College of Charleston; worked as a costume shop manager in CofC’s theater department; earned a spot in the CFW 2011 Emerging Designer Competition: East semifinals

Video below is of Michael's experience and vision, from Michael's Kickstarter page which he was able to raise over $4,000 to enable him to show is work in Fashion Week 2012.  

GIL TISDALE & DOMINIQUE VERONA

Tisdale + Verona has been selected for the Emerging Designer Competition for 2012.  I worked with Gil Tisdale and Dominique Verona while I was at GDC Home.  They are incredibly talented and I can't wait to see the pictures from TONIGHT'S runway show.  Best of luck!!!




Label: 

Tisdale + Verona

Education: 

Self-taught

Category: 

Womenswear Fall 2012

Fall 2012 Collection: 

This collection laces futuristic, international city wear with a timeless undercurrent. Our muse is a modern young woman who is progressive, eclectic, and urban but still appreciates classic style. Expect heavy, woven wool paired with softer, flowing chiffon, as well as textured stretch jersey and striated dupioni silk.  VIA 

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Things Make Me Go AWWWWW

I am a huge animal lover.  If I could I would have about 4 more cats and dogs but that would pretty much be asking for trouble with Mr. R.  Charleston is very lucky to have such wonderful animal shelters as Charleston Animal Society and Pet Helpers.  Rals was fortunate enough to come from CAS and I drag Mr. R over to Remount Road every so often to see their furry creatures available for adoption.  If you have not had the opportunity to see their new facility, it is AMAZING!  My sister interned for CAS last summer and words cannot express the amazingness of this organization.  For those following the morning shows, Little Bear WAS adopted (click for info)!  As Bob Barker would say, adopt a shelter animal and always spay and neuter!  Alas, I cannot adopt anymore right now so must settle for loving on other's babies and internet swooning:).

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Bet you don't know what these are...baby otters!!!!!!!!

Beautiful Boy

Just WAIT for Raleigh's Halloween Costume...babhahhaha

Mr. Tucker in the MORNING

You tell 'em

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so sleepy

Ohhhh Raleigh...you have no idea.

Hello Fall, I've Missed You Old Friend

You wouldn't know it today in Charleston, with the ridic humidity and the monsoon-like tropical weather, BUT today is the first day of FALL, i.e. MY FAVORITE SEASON.  This means lots of yummy scents and some exciting times in the Reynolds household.  Maybe we can finally get our oven fixed and I can bake some pies...mmmmmm.

BEST CANDLE EVER (and most economical!)
If you want the most inviting fall & holiday smell ever (for an el cheapo price) look no further.  WALMART's Mulled Cider candle for $3 a pop.  Even mini sized for a whopping 99 cents.  I buy in bulk and my office loves it!

SAVING SOME AC COSTS!
The weather in Charleston is finally tolerable.  Which means I can finally leave the back door to the screened in porch open and open the windows.  Rals the cat ESPECIALLY loves this.  He can meanader in and out of the screened in porch where he pretends the chase birds, stalks lizards and calls on the occasional lady cats that walk by in the neighborhood.  Here the little sh*! is during the hot weather making a lot of ruckuss trying to get out. 

"LET ME OUT!"

TV IS BACK...FINALLY
Mr. R and I can stop watching House Hunters re-runs and my DVR is about to get to full capacity with all the new goodies on TV!  The season premiere of Criminal Minds was AMAZING and we can't wait for Sunday's Amazing Race episode.  Mr. R loves Gloria on Modern Family and we are both loving the new show Up All Night.

   

VACATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November marks our first vacation in a year (and our FIRST ANNIVERSARY!) and we can hardly wait.  7 full days of fun in the sun on a Carribean Cruise with my family!


Going cave tubing and ziplining in Belize and can't wait for all that yummy food and drinks!


WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS FALL?

5 Things: Friday Edition

My Friday started out a little rocky.  I woke up with a massive headache (I am a migraine sufferer) but 2 Excedrin Migraines, 2 Advils, 1 greasy cheeseburger, and 8 hours later I am starting to feel more like myself.  I'm gearing up for a fun filled weekend so BE-GONE headache!

5. RECIPE FOR A FRIDAY SOFA NIGHT
I want nothing more than to go home, put on comfy pants and a big t-shirt, eat some macaroni & cheese, drink some wine and watch a chick flick.  Now the big decision is what movie?  I have "Life Happens" and "The Blind Side" recorded from HBO or possibly "Something Borrowed" from On-Demand.  Thoughts/Review/Suggestions Welcomed!

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4. TOUR DE CHARLESTON

AMM's husband Mr. M is coming to Charleston for the weekend, tonight!  It is our mission (which we absolutely accept!) to convince him that Charleston is THE place for the McPherson's to move during Dr. M's residency in radiology.  I am thinking we will get up tomorrow morning and hit up one of my FAVE Charleston spots, the Marion Square Farmers Market.  Not only can we get some wonderful fresh produce but we can pick up some fresh flowers or maybe some crepes for breakfast!  If you are ever in Charleston from April until December don't miss this fun outside activity.  

 

3. MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT

Since the big occasion of Mr. and Mrs. McPherson's visit is going down, Mr. R and I are thinking its a great opportunity to hit up our favorite restaurant.  Drum roll please...THE FAT HEN.  I cannot wait!!!!  Should I get a melt in your mouth hamburger, the salmon bernaise or maybe mussells with garlic aoli and a salad????  What's your favorite Charleston restaurant? 



Love their Roasted Tomato, Corn & Boiled Peanut Salad?  So does Mr. R.  Recipe by Chef Fred Neuville can be found HERE!

2.  PADDLE BOARD CRAZY
Our sweet friends the Allens have invited us to go paddle boarding on Sunday morning out at Isle of Palms.  Neither Mr. R or I have been able to try out this "all the rage" hobby here in Charleston and we are STOKED, dude.  Word has it that maybe we should take some pain killers BEFORE we go.  Lets hope my non-athletic and klutzy self can handle it.  I will be happy even if I don't make it from my knees to stand up!


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1. SHE'S HERE, SHE'S HERE!

Niece #4 was welcomed into the world on Tuesday night at 11:52pm, weighing in at 5lbs 14oz and 19 1/4 inches long.  Baby SC, Momma J, Daddy D and big sis M are doing wonderfully and are SO happy this little one is finally here.  Momma and baby should go home tomorrow (Saturday).  Mr. R and I absolutely cannot wait to meet the newest addition to our family.  This makes FOUR girls and with Mr. R as the youngest, pressure is on for more...hopefully a BOY!  Now I need to start thinking about some "little" gifts for Miss SC and big sister M!  We love you all so very much!