CreativeCause™: The Designer & Artist Event '07

Thank You! Tune In For a Full Report Next!

2007-11-07T13:57:00.000-05:00

So, after months of hard work, planning, begging, 3 hours of sleep,
endless phone calls and emails and meeting new and incredible people, CreativeCause '07 is over!

We had an incredible time at Lambert Place in Buckhead last Thursday while attendees and vendors enjoyed free drinks by Patron, chocolate covered strawberries, a performance by Britten from Nashville, Salakida who stood in for Bren Herrera (thanks!) and Ken Ford on the violin! Our vendors brought their goodies, sold, made new friends and contacts and everyone ate at least one slice of kheesekake by Kelli who treated us with her signature Red Velvet among 4 other flavors! For those that hit the dance floor, may have worked off some of the calories taken in! Congratulations to the winners of the silent auctions which will benefit AidAtlanta.

We want to thank EVERYONE involved in making CreativeCause a success this year, including Tom Sullivan of Star94 and co-host of Atlanta & Company on 11Alive! He rocked the mic! Our vendors, artists, designers, entertainers, models, assistants, in-kind sponsors, Universal Records for so much music, Nadia D. for photography all night, stylists and fashion show coordinator, DJ Rev. Lee, Mr. Handz for massages, our publicist, staff at Lambert Place, Brenda Hall's family and all "Friends of B So Chic!" make up CreativeCause, and as founder and executive producer, I say thank you!!

Please enjoy the "unofficial" pictures below while we upload the official pictures in a few days! Please share and make sure to mark your calendars for '08!!! We're planning on having Amel Larrieux as our featured artist!! Get Ready!!

Tune In For a Full Report in our next posting in 10 hours!!!

OPEN BAR! OPEN BAR! OPEN BAR!

2007-10-23T19:01:00.000-04:00

YES YES!! CreativeCause will offer an open bar thanks to PATRÓN!
For you tequila lovers, we'll be serving up a variety of cocktails! Our servers will let you sip on samples for those of you uncertain of what you like! Take your pick and make your way to the bar!!

Our fave will be a Ladies Night and the Nutty White Mexican made with their XO Cafe line.

We thank PATRÓN for their support of our cause!

Please visit their site for more information on their fine and high quality products!

PS: and we love the BEE logo!

More Featured Vendors For More Shopping!!!

2007-10-22T18:12:00.000-04:00

Jais Natural Body products are brought to you by Kenya Calloway who excitedly states "Our soaps, lotions, scrubs, butters and hair products are hand made from scratch and contain a blend of luxurious oils. Our gentle and fragrant products are not mass-produced but rather, made in small batches to insure that you get the very best and freshest products available". We tested her soufle and just loved it! Kudos to Kenya for coming up with an all natural product that we could all use! Visit her online at www.jaisnaturalbody.com

Smell Good Spa comes to us again with an awesome offer to our VIP tix holders! Last year she gave us home made incense and awesome body mists, perfect for traveling and even some bath salt. Her goodies this year are a surprise and we know you'll love love them! Thanks SmellGoodSpa! Visit at www.smellgoodspa.com

2 FRIENDS JEWELRY
2Friends (Donna & Angela) are sharing what they love with the world, beautiful jewelry uniquely designed. They have created custom designs for the perfect homecoming dress to a mother’s bracelet that will be passed down through the generations to women who just want an extra sparkle for that special outfit. 2Friends Jewelry matches the perfect piece with the perfect person. Visit the
designers at www.2friendsjewelry.com and make sure to visit their booth!

Check back fore more featured vendors later this week!!

A Few Featured Designers & Boutiques!

2007-10-15T15:56:00.000-04:00

DESIGNERS

C.B. Herrera was born out of the passion seen in her daughters' obsession with pretty jewelry. Betty, as her friends call her, started designing just two years ago and has hitting the scene since! Her signature element in found in the clasps of each piece. Each closure is very distinct and offers a jewel of some kind, always complimenting the actual piece. You can view her line at www.cbherrera.com and obviously her booth on Nov. 1! (you must see her cocktail rings and Swarovski crucifix!)

Sister duo Jeanée and Suzanne Ledoux of Honeydoux share a fascination with treasures from the past. Their unique jewelry line showcases vintage beads, buttons, and brooches within modern designs. Many pieces are one of a kind or very limited. When we saw their pieces, we knew they had to be a part of CreativeCause! We are very happy to showcase them here! You may visit their site at Honeydoux.

Pekuliar Treasures, headed by Alicia Garcia is an up and coming local designer with fresh ideas. Her crafty reconstruction of tank tops is so sexy and cool that you'll want all of them! She recently did a trunk show with B So Chic! and was a huge hit! Check out this blurb out her here: www.luxetips.com or visit her site at Pekuliar Treasures. Alicia is another designer we are excited to support!

BOUTIQUES

ShiamiDoors, newly opened wardrobe boutique in the West Village Shops in Smyrna, has fall dresses to die for! Enter this posh, pink wall boutique and you'll spend your whole paycheck in there! We love the puff sleeve big button coat, in particular! We love the sexy evening tops for that perfect date, or even those super chic gray skinny jeans you'll squeeze into! This sister pair has really showed up in the short time they've been open! You'll enjoy seeing some of their selection in the fashion show as well! Visit them at www.shiamaidoors.com

La Boheme, located in Vinings features eclectic pieces from brands like Johnny Was, Ya-Ya, Lucky Brand jean, Duarte, House of Dereon, Eva Franco and more! Owner Susan Pavone, will be offering 10% off your purchase that night! Take a peek at her pieces featured in the fashion show!

B So Chic! is us! We feature designer names live Gucci, vintage YSL, Marc Jacobs, Nicole Miller, 7 For All Mind, Theory and more! Our vintage selection is one to boast about with great one of a kind jewelry, shoes, and handbags! We love offering great pieces at great discount! Models will be showcasing some our new pieces in the fashion show! Please visit us at www.beesochic.com to see more of what we offer!

Please visit the event site for more updates!

VIP's--What you Get!

2007-10-15T00:27:00.000-04:00

As a VIP ticket holder, you get the works! Yes, the works!

A free mini massage by Mr. Handz will relax you before the live and high entertainment begins! Enjoy a soothing and relaxing ambiance with lighting, specialty treats by Kheeskakes by Kelli, exclusive to the Luxe Suite. Sip on tea. Have your free head shot taken by our photographers! Relish in the goody bags filled with REAL goodies: homemade soy candles, jewelry by our participating designers, mango incense, Universal Records music and more! Don't miss this private affair. Only the for Very Important Person! ;)

Buy your ticket now!

Sponsors & In-Kind Donors, We Say Thank You!

2007-10-15T00:03:00.001-04:00

Patron Spirits
Universal Records
Star94
RH Photography
Nadia D Photo
SonnyNite
VemImage Consulting
Artistry by Teresas
Atlanta Hawks
Quiksigns
3Piece Online
SmellGoods Spa 1998
Aquanada Jewelry
The Real Chow Baby
Sheraton Hotels
Staybridge Suites
European BodyWraps Spa
L.A. Fitness at Atlantic Station
The Grape
Barkology
BTB Fitness
Kheesekakes by Kelli
Dave FM
Atlanta & Company on 11Alive
C.B. Herrera Jewelry

and a few others. Thank you all for your support, donations and sponsorship.
We are already gearing up for next year!

Hosting Committee (D&B Services, Dr. Karen Hall, Jason Seals, Reginald Carson, Abdul Hassan, Chantelle Treasure, Carla Miles, SonnyNite and Tom Sullivan)

Haute Couture Fashion Show

2007-10-14T23:57:00.000-04:00

Hosted by Reginald Carson of Stylistocrats by R & R, our fashion show geared to be a 40 minute upscale viewing of the latest fall pieces local designers and boutiques. Models will strut the runway in high art makeup, funky hair do's and poses to strike your emotions. Our theme this year is Paris meets NY in Atlanta! Imagine the flare that suggests! Our participating boutiques include, are not limited to:

ShiamiDoors
B So Chic!
Pashmere
La Boheme

and more!

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Stylistocrats by R & R is an online retail boutique featuring
men's high end and couture accessories. They also offer distinctive, high quality apparel under the same brand name. Please visit their website!

Featured Artists

2007-10-14T23:49:00.000-04:00

Garry F. Grant is a master of the of abstract form, Artist Garry Grant combines natural talent with a traditional technique rarely devised by the new generation of artists. A Master gold leaf gilder, Garry Grant stimulates the art lover with the use of this rare method of abstract expression produced by few other artists. The result is a sensual, yet traditional original abstract work of art. His work can be seen at www.garryfgrant.com. Garry has donated an original piece valued at $5,000 for silent auction.

Artist Heidi Womack's inspiration comes from things that sparkle or make others happy. "I’ve been painting for several years now, and I did sketches before that. I will always be an artist, seeing the world through a glass chandelier bauble drenched in jewel-toned paint." We've seen her work and we love it! Surely there is something for everything. You can see a glimpse of her work by going to the Artists & Designers link on the site.

Nadia D. hails as a local photographer that captures those special moments and more. Some of her exclusive work will be featured and available for sale. She has photographed local personalities such as Holly Firfer! Make sure to stop by and visit Nadia's booth. Her site can be seen at www.nadiadphotos.com

RH Photography is headed by Dave Patterson, photog of the celebrities. Dave comes to us by way of DC having covered anyone from P.Diddy, Jay-Z, Beyonce, the embasador for The Congo and other major players in politics and entertainment. His eye is unique and he will be offering some of his private collection of nature, home and points of interest collection! He can be visited at www.myspace.com/rhphotos

Please check back for more artists. Due to space we are not able to list everyone.

NEW VENDORS TO BOAST ABOUT!!

2007-10-06T21:39:00.000-04:00

Greetings from CreativeCause! We are super busy gearing up for the event just 4 weeks away! We are excited about all the developments! This week, we'd like to share with you three awesome artists, one painter, one sister jewelry designers and an apparel designer! Check back this week for more artists & designers!

Artist Heidi Womack's inspiration comes from things that sparkle or make others happy. "I’ve been painting for several years now, and I did sketches before that. I will always be an artist, seeing the world through a glass chandelier bauble drenched in jewel-toned paint." We've seen her work and we love it! Surely there is something for everything. You can see a glimpse of her work by going to the Artists & Designers link on the site.

Sister duo Jeanée and Suzanne Ledoux of Honeydoux share a fascination with treasures from the past. Their unique jewelry line showcases vintage beads, buttons, and brooches within modern designs. Many pieces are one of a kind or very limited. When we saw their pieces, we knew they had to be a part of CreativeCause! We are very happy to showcase them here! You may visit their site at Honeydoux.

Pekuliar Treasures, headed by Alicia Garcia is an up and coming local designer with fresh ideas. Her crafty reconstruction of tank tops is so sexy and cool that you'll want all of them! She recently did a trunk show with B So Chic! and was a huge hit! Check out this blurb out her here: www.luxetips.com or visit her site at Pekuliar Treasures. Alicia is another designer we are excited to support!

TOM SULLIVAN of Star 94 Will Host The Evening!

2007-09-17T18:43:00.001-04:00

We're so excited to announce that Tom Sulllivan, the fun host of the Steve & Vikki morning show on Star 94 will be hosting our evening! We thank Tom and are excited about his MC skills!

Ken Ford, Bren Herrera & Britten Perform Live!

2007-08-02T14:44:00.001-04:00

Ken Ford graces the stage at The Lambert Place with a full set concert of energy and excitement! Ladies, this show is for you! He'll do his staples like Gnarles Barkleys' "Crazy" and of course the all time seductive favorite "Moments in Love"! You do not want to miss this performance!

Warming up the stage for him will be Bren Herrera from DC by way of Cuba. Bren will do her thing in sexy Spanish for you Latin lovers! Covering some new material from the Latin Billboards and possibly showcasing some new and original material, this performance will be muy rico!

Last, but not least, Britten rising star himself from Nashville! This guy is hot! A young, energetic blue-eyed pop soul singer is making waves in his home town and everywhere else! Inspired by Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway the Beatles and others, Britten fuses old and new vibes to create something fresh for our day! Check out his myspace page at www.myspace.com/brittenmusic

Check out these 3 hot performances full of Funk Jazz, Latin Soul and Blue-eyed acoustic soul!

New Designer Announced!

2007-07-08T21:31:00.000-04:00

This week we are pleased to announce jewelry designer Megan
Barlett as a vendor! Her line Crimson Lily Jewelry, features designs that are fun, elegant, and colorful. The right piece of jewelry can dress up any outfit and
inspire the woman wearing it to feel confident and beautiful. Crimson Lily jewelry can be found on-line at www.crimsonlily.com. Meg will be offering 10% at the event so please make sure to stop by her booth!

ALICIA KEYS!!

2007-06-21T02:49:00.000-04:00

Hello! While we work on accepting vendors and securing sponsors, we are diligently working on our celebrity connection as well! Alicia Keys is the good will ambassador of our charity, Keep A Child Alive and we are working on getting an interview with her to discuss her work and upcoming projects on behalf of KCA! We're excited about the possibility of meeting Ms. Keys and having a conscientious conversation. Stay tuned!

New Artist Sponsors With Donation!

2007-06-09T16:19:00.000-04:00

Garry Grant, out of Atlanta, announces he will donate one of his exclusive and original pieces to our charity Keep A Child Alive! The piece will be displayed in the reception area of the venue the evening of the event! Please be on the look out! Garry's work can be seen at www.garryfgrant.com. B So Chic! and CreativeCause thank Garry for his generosity!

Now Accepting Vendor Applications!

2007-06-05T13:27:00.000-04:00

We are now reviewing and accepting applications in the following categories:
Visual art
Graphic art
Independent recording artists
Apparel designers
Jewelry/handbag designers
Pottery
Glassworks
Woodworks
Health & Beauty
Home decor accessories
Couture furniture design
And more!

Applications must be submitted ASAP to be considered for review.
Check back frequently for updates, new vendors, sponsors and activities!

Welcome to CreativeCause!

2007-05-23T02:45:00.000-04:00

Finally, the website is done, thanks to one of our sponsors, Joseph Pender! This is the place where you will be updated on all new and upcoming developments on the CreativeCause Event!

We are excited about bringing to Atlanta a Summer sizzlin' event we are appropriately tagging "High Art. High Fashion. High Music." On the evening of August 16th, B So Chic! presents an extravagant showcase of emerging and already acclaimed designers and artists from ATL, DC and surrounding cities. Offering creative and original designs in the form of apparel, art, jewelry, leather handbags, stationary, exotic woodwork, home decor, photography and more, CreativeCause is about shopping with a cause. The evening will consist of high a energy fashion show, live entertainment by ATL's own electric violinist Ken Ford, food, cocktails raffles and much more! A special ATL debut performance by Nashville recording artist, Britten, a soulful yet young spirited newcomer!

A portion of proceeds of the event will directly benefit the Keep A Child Alive organization, established to assist women and children living with Aids in Africa. We shop with a cause! Come party with us!

Check back for news, updates, designer & artist profiles and more!