Hey Akron fashion lovers, come on out February 22 (this Sunday) to a style event at Francesca's - Summit Mall! Some fab Barberton DECA students are putting on this event as a class project, so come support them and have a stylish good time. Your local fashion bloggers Dina's Days, For The Birds & I (Glam and Grace) will be there to host & help style outfits! Spots are limited, RSVP here

Above is a selection of my favorite pieces they have available online. Go ahead and browse the site to get an idea of what they have available in store!

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This Saturday join local fashion bloggers at Goodwill (Waterloo Rd) for a fun style challenge! Should be a cool event. Goodwill Akron is my favorite spot to find one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, I'm constantly there rummaging though the racks. It's kinda like heaven.
Can't wait to hang out with my fellow fashion lovers and get some great pics from this experience!

The lovely Dee from Dina's Days has organized this event. Below are more details:

On May 10, 2014 a group of area bloggers will have 30 minutes to style a look under $20 at Goodwill on Waterloo Rd in Akron. Think of Supermarket Sweep, but with clothes! After the 30 minutes are up, the bloggers will get to share their finds and model their look in the store.  Shoppers and guests will then vote for their favorite look!

We're so excited to have these ladies on board for the challenge. Come out and support your favorite bloggers!

• Rachel / For the Birds
• Amy / Glam and Grace
• Megan / Garden Variety
• Collyn / Two Amused Bouches
• Abby /Les Bottes D'eleanor
• Lindsey / Ever So Splendid 
• KSU fashion students: Mercadies, Shelby, Sarah
• Cyndi Martin / Ms. Ohio Valley, 2014

I did something a lil different this holiday season...all my gifts I purchased were from local artists or from a company who's goal is to empower it's artisans.

The concrete planter is by Klink Creatively, based locally in Ohio. I always see these 2 sisters at events I sell my designs at. I love their work. I'm looking forward to see what they come up with next!

The necklace is by 31 Bits. Their mission is to use fashion and design to empower people to rise above poverty. You can read more about their business model and values on their site. Their jewelry is also eco friendly, the artisans make the beads from recycled paper. What a great company!

The last design shown, by Van Vintage Design, is a up-cycled Ball jar turned into a pump. I couldn't turn down this simple product, besides Jacqui was fabulous to chat with. Check out some of the pendant lights she makes as well!

J A R V A E C H E R R Y- "PASTIME CLASSICS" from NEXT on Vimeo.

Check out this cool local dude who loves fashion. So inspiring. So much style. I've never seen a guy with this much fashion sense in Akron. I love it. He'll have his collection, Pastime Classics, at Next in Beachwood on Thursday. Sounds like a killer event.