Ladies, Ladies, Ladies. Nordstrom Rack is having a serious sale!!! I just purchased over $1200 worth of shoes for only $125, no lie. I mean Cole Haan Collection shoes retailing at $325 for only $25, and this seasons Via Spiga’s for only $34. My sister and I lost our minds in that store. I swear the sales associates in the shoe department thought we were crazy;they couldn’t believe all the shoes we had (I only bought seven pair-sheeesh!).

The brands that were on sale for 35-75% off already reduced prices are; Via Spiga, 58 Boutique, Cole Haan, Hype, Joan & David, Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, Marc Jacobs, Anne Klein, Coach, Prada, Bruno Maglia, and countless other salon shoes. I can’t wait to show them off with my pedicure. Oh and the plus is that they have shoes (cute ones) in sizes 5 to 12 for women.

Here is a picture of some of the shoes that I purchased. I wish I could take better pictures so you all could see the heels on some of these shoes. Oh, and the loafer styled pump with the tassels is definitely a work shoe.Click here to find the nearest one to you!

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Whoever said that housework wasn’t meant to be glamorous, obviously never met a Savvy Socialite.

As you very well know, none of us revel in the idea of manual labor and we would rather call Merry Maids before sweating out our hair and breaking a nail trying to scrub out the details of last nights dinner. I know you’re only putting them into the dishwasher but, why not do that with an over the top fabness that only a true diva would love.

My Grandmother Liz always said, “Why waste time cleaning, when you have important things to attend to my dear.”; which is why she’s always hired help. But, maybe if Grandmother Liz had these cute gloves she might have spent a little time actually washing dishes or in her case, looking cute pretending. I mean it’s a full-time job in itself staying at the top, so why not maintain your diva status while busting a little suds?

So, ahead and toss out those big yellow galosh-like dish gloves (that’s no way for your hands to be seen my dear) and protect your manicure while preserving your sexy.

For more information about these designer dish gloves and other cute items for home, visit www.thespoonsisters.com .

Price: $35

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Sorry ladies,

I forgot to mention that the show will be in Columbus, Jacksonville, Dallas, Columbia, and in Memphis. 

Liz

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Okay so I shouldn’t have stay away with out leaving a message, so I am sorry; that was a little tacky but, today I am back!!!!

During my hiatus I was able to get some very important things done; One being the new newsletter design. I had 3 created and now its time to figure out which one is the winner. Two is that I have been able to attend some very important seminars and I was able to get some advertisers!!!!! Three I’ve had the opportunity to chat with some fabulous designers and get a sneak peak at the fall lines. So, as you can see I haven’t been a complete slacker. But, enough about me let’s get to the business.

This weekend the play Bachelorette Party comes to D.C. at the Warner Theatre. I’ve heard pretty good things about the play so I will be checking it out with my girls on Saturday. After the play finishes its DC run it will be heading south to Jacksonville, FL. I hope we all can check it out!

Oh, and get your tickets via Ticketmaster because the other sites are scams. One site had the ticket price at $88, yes I’m serious while Ticketmaster had the same ticket for $45; so not savvy!

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I saw this movie a few weeks ago with the cast of the film for the D.C. premier and interviewed the cast, director, and producer and it was great. Everyone involved in the Special Olympics was there as well; they where even able to get the Shrivers’ out for a rare photo op.

I was so moved by this movie and the acting by the two intellectually disabled actors (the first time in a major motion film were they used real actors that were ID). Vanessa Williams was outstanding as usual and such a lady and the cast was amazing . Unfortunately , the  director mention to me that he has had little to no support from Hollywood  backing this film, which is so not cool.

Movies like this come out every once in a blue moon. It tells a  real story of a dying single mother raising two sons in New York City, one intellectually disabled and one carrying the burden of being his caretaker. It’s gritty, it’s loving, it’s warm, and great film for the family, church group, sorority, school, volunteer organization, and etc.; the movie actually made me want to start volunteering again for the Special Olympics(yes, your Savvy Socialite used to volunteer with the Therapeutic Riding Center, teaching intellectually challenged students how to ride horses).

I really encourage everyone who wants to see a really good movie with a purpose to check this film out this weekend March 16th, 2007 in select cities so more movies like this one can be created and supported by the mainstream. If you want more info check out, www.mybrotherthemovie.com, www.myspace.com/mybrotherthemovie

 

And here are the listings to the theaters showing this film…

ATLANTA, GA:

AMC MAGIC JOHNSON GREENBRIAR MALL 12
2841 Greenbrier Parkway Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30331
Map & Driving Directions
404-629-0000 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC NORTH DEKALB MALL 16
2042 Lawrenceville Hwy, Decatur, GA 30033
Map & Driving Directions
404-634-0451 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC SOUTHLAKE PAVILION 24
7065 Mount Zion Circle, Morrow, GA 30260
Map & Driving Directions
AMC STONECREST MALL, STONECREST MEGASTAR 16
8060 Mall Parkway, Lithonia, GA 30038
Map & Driving Directions
404-816-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO
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BALTIMORE, MD:

AMC OWINGS MILLS 17
10100 Mill Run Circle, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Map & Driving Directions
410-423-0523 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC LOEWS WHITE MARSH 16
8141 Honeygo Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21236
Map & Driving Directions
404 933-9428 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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CHARLOTTE, NC:

AMC CONCORD MILLS 24
8241 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC 28027
Map & Driving Directions
704-643-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO

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CHERRY HILL, NJ:

AMC LOEWS CHERRY HILL 24
2121 Route 38, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Map & Driving Directions
856-486-7420 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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ELIZABETH, NJ:

AMC LOEWS JERSEY GARDENS 20
651 Kapowski Road, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Map & Driving Directions
908-289-2004 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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CHICAGO, SOUTH/SOUTHWEST IL:

AMC LOEWS COUNTRY CLUB HILLS 16
4201 W. 167th Street, Country Club Hills, IL 60478
Map & Driving Directions
708-798-8200 or 1-800-FANDANGO 
AMC LOEWS CRESTWOOD 18
13221 Rivercrest Drive, Crestwood, IL 60445
Map & Driving Directions
708-396-2300 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC FORD CITY 14
7601 S. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL 60652
Map & Driving Directions
773-582-1839 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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CHICAGO, DOWNTOWN IL:

AMC LOEWS 600 NORTH MICHIGAN 9
600 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Map & Driving Directions
312-255-9340 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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COLUMBUS, OH:

AMC EASTON TOWN CENTER 30 with IMAX
275 Easton Town Ctr, Columbus, OH 43219
Map & Driving Directions
614-429-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO
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DALLAS, TX:

AMC MESQUITE 30
19919 Lyndon B Johnson FWY, Mesquite, TX 75149
Map & Driving Directions
972-724-8000 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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HOUSTON, TX:

AMC GULF POINTE 30
11801 South Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX 77089
Map & Driving Directions
281-319-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC STUDIO 30
2949 Dunvale, Houston, TX 77063
Map & Driving Directions
281-319-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO
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DETROIT, MI

AMC STAR FAIRLANE 21
18900 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, MI 48126
Map & Driving Directions
313-240-6389 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC STAR SOUTHFIELD 20
25333 West 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, MI 48034
Map & Driving Directions
248-372-2221 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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JACKSONVILLE, FL:

AMC REGENCY SQUARE 24
9451 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225
Map & Driving Directions
904-264-3888 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC ORANGE PARK 24
1910 Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073
Map & Driving Directions
904-264-3888 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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MIAMI, FL:

AMC AVENTURA 24
19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, FL 33180
Map & Driving Directions
305-466-0450 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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TALLAHASSEE, FL:

AMC TALLAHASSEE MALL 20
2415 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Map & Driving Directions
850-386-4330 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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LOS ANGELES, CA:

AMC MAGIC JOHNSON CRENSHAW 15
4020 Marlton Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90008
Map & Driving Directions
323-290-5900 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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ONTARIO, CA:

AMC ONTARIO MILLS 30
4549 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA 91764
Map & Driving Directions
310-289-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO
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OAKLAND, CA:

AMC BAY STREET 16
5614 Shellmound St., Emeryville, CA 94608
Map & Driving Directions
310-289-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO
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NEW ORLEANS, LA:

AMC WESTBANK PALACE 16
1151 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, LA 70058
Map & Driving Directions
504-734-2020 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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NEW YORK, NY:

AMC BAY PLAZA CINEMAS
2210 Bartow Ave., Bronx, NY 10475
Map & Driving Directions
718-320-3020 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC EMPIRE 25, (42nd ST)
234 W. 42nd St., New York, NY 10036
Map & Driving Directions
212 398-3939 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC MAGIC JOHNSON HARLEM 9
2309 Frederick Douglass Blvd., New York, NY 10027
Map & Driving Directions
212-665-8742 or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC LOEWS 34TH STREET 14
312 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001
Map & Driving Directions
212-244-8686 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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VIRGINIA HAMPTON, NORFOLK AREA:

AMC HAMPTON TOWNE CENTRE 24
1 Towne Centre Way, Hampton, VA 23666
Map & Driving Directions
757-896-2330 or 1-800-FANDANGO
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 WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA:

AMC HOFFMAN CENTER 22
2500 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314
Map & Driving Directions
703-998-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO
  
AMC POTOMAC MILLS 18
2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge, VA 22192
Map & Driving Directions
703-998-4AMC or 1-800-FANDANGO

AMC MAGIC JOHNSON CAPITAL CENTRE 12
800 Shoppers Way, Largo, MD 20774
Map & Driving Directions
301-324-4220 or 1-800-FANDANGO
 

 

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Alright, alright so I went to the taping of Rip the Runway last week and did some red carpet interviews; I was not impressed. BET did a good job over all but; the typical urban D-list semi-celebs were definitely in the building. I wish I could say it was classy but, I can’t. It looked as if it had the intent on being that way but, the guest list thought that it was their opportunity to “rip the runway”.

So you want to know who was there? What clothing lines,  and if they really look good in person? Your Savvy Socialite will answer these questions….

Who was there?

1. Nelly- looks good in-person even though he wasn’t even wearing his own crap passing as a clothing line.
2. Jermaine Dupri- short, still scary
3. Deelishis/London Charles/ the chick from Flava of Love- polite, lacefront game needs to step up
4. Her @ss- larger than what was on T.V.; could use a little excersise.
5. Jim Jones- still unattractive, wish he could look clean for once.
6. 50-cents- yawn.
7. ANTM chicks- see below.
8. Ciara- fabulous!!
9. Chris Brown- still for the kids.
10. Tre Songs- looks the same, yawn.
11. Big Tigga- needs a den.
12. Terrence J- the s-curl is played.
13. Rosci- *snoring*
14. Julissa- zzzzzzzzz…zzzzz.
15. Steve Harvey- classic.
16. Russell Simmons- cool; still looks the same; I wish Kimora was there.
17. Tyrese- ummm, he’s alright his teeth look great.
18. Brooke Hogan- WTF!!?! no real purpose other thanto show that she’s “down”
19. Lloyd- still not feeling him but, love the song.
20. Jason Alexander- *scratching my head*
21. Clinton Portis- zzzzz; how many times do we have to see him? CP is so old news.
22. Rich Boy- yuck; love the song
23. Mims- why is he hot?
24. Musiq- definitely looks the same; excellent job.
25. Angela and Vanessa Simmons- they are so cute, they remind me of me and my sis.
26. Paul Wall- *scratching my head* but, he has love for the sistas.
27. Big Gip- wow. WTF!?!
28. Ali- …zzzzzz…
29. Rakim- not a fan of his smoked out purple lips
30. June Ambrose- all ways on time with her look
31. Chris Robinson- the usual
32. All the other semi-celebs- “wait a minute you said your name was what again?”.

What clothing lines?

1. Applebottoms*
2. G-Unit*
3. Steve Harvey collection
4. Jordan Brand
5. LRG*
6. Monif. C.
7. Amaya Swimwear
8. Mychael Knight

*Found at your local Goody’s clearance rack or at your local over priced Urban clothing store.

Ciara and Chris Brown did an excellent job hosting the event even though at times I couldn’t really hear what they were saying (damn that VIP!!). Ciara’s outfits execept for that little bolero, were cute and I definitely want a lacefront like hers when I grow up. Chris Brown was his usual popish self.

Anyway, there are several lights at the end of this tunnel, expect to see your favorite ANTM’s (Bre (cute but, some thing was missing), Dani (loving her look, very chic), Toccara (her outfits were hot, I wish her stylist could have dressed the rest of them), Nik (looked crazy as hell, like a lost deer), and dare I say it -Jade (yuck)) modeled some very sexy swimwear by Amaya (loves it!) this Savvy Socialite is actually the designer, She had some very hot items that I am sooo ordering right now.

Monif C. did her thing for the plus size fashionista (I found myself asking if I could get it a few things in a 6 (i’m still holding on to hope) or an 8 (but, these damn hips keep catching me!!).

I was terribly disappointed in Mychael Knight’s collection, it looked like something I had seen before but, where? Ahhh yes, Christian Lacroix, and Michael Kors spring line; no points for originality, and that tacky neon lime green/black/white/ color scheme left a lot to be desired, instead of couture I was thinking Baby Phat, but maybe that is why he didn’t win ”Project Runway”.

Steve Harvey was fabulous, he is very attractive in person. His suits… not so much. But, if you are into men’s suits that look a little “zootish”, his line would be perfect. The whole time I watched it all I could think about was my Bama-fied cousins getting ‘fly’. There was a bonus though Musiq Soulchild performed during the presentation of his collection, and the men modeling were excellent eye candy if, only they had Darren Sharper and some other NFL hotties model I could have overlooked everything else.

I can’t really say anything else about the show because it wouldn’t be nice. You saw the list above of the “other” clothing lines, most of which you will probably be able to find at your local TJMaxx Junior’s department on the Clearance rack.

Overall the show was what’s to be expected for urban designers, I would tune in tonight for S’s&G’s if i hadn’t seen it already.

Stay Savvy,

Liz

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Okay, now I am really back (yeah, I know it was like two days ago) but, I was so busy trying to figure out what to do about the newsletter, entertain my guest, clean up my place before my parents come up to visit, picking the perfect business card (yes, I am obsessed with branding) , and moving to the new condo (ahhhhhh!!!!).

Despite my typical weekend drama I managed to get the newsletter back in business which was my number one priority, so expect to get a fresh dose of the SavvySocialite’s newsletter on Tuesdays and Thursdays highlighting some of the best finds online and in the area. So if you haven’t subscribed to the free newsletter click here.
As for everything else I’m still cleaning (I hate it!!!); the business cards looked fab but, I will see if they are perfect when they arrive; and I haven’t even begun packing.

Stay Savvy,

Liz :-*

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Okay so I have tons to post but, my computer keeps crashing …urrrrgghhh!!! Not, to mention most of it is time sensitive so I have got to get this info posted ASAP!! So here goes some of the events that a few of you might find interesting. 

Oh and I haven’t forgotten about Rip the Runway, I am just trying to keep in line with my promise not to say anything negative and nasty. 

On to the post:

Mark your calendars…

Arlington Links

 

The Arlington Links (yes your mom’s fave organization) are having their 39th Annual Evening in Monte Carlo Fundraiser.

The evenings festivities includes dinner, dancing, casino style games and an auction. All funds raised from this event support Arlington Links Programs which include scholarships, educational partnerships, and civic projects.

Date: March 17, 2007

Time: 7:00pm

Place: The Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA

Price: Contact Elizabeth Jackson-Hodges at (703) 851-4054 for more information.

 

100 Black Women, Inc. Prince Georges County, Maryland Chapter

The National Chapter of 100 Black Women, Inc. Prince Georges County, Maryland Chapter is hosting its 19th Anniversary Scholarship Benefit Dinner. The Evening of Elegance will include a Dinner Dance and Silent Auction. All proceeds go towards college scholarships for Prince Georges High School students.

Date: April 20, 2007

Time: 7:00pm

Place: Martin’s Crosswinds

Price: $65

Contact (301) 580-3983 for ticket information.

 

I have more but, I have an emergency nail appointment (two broke really badly), dinner and a party to attend  so I will finish posting the rest when I get back.

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I can’t wait. $50 spa treatments from some of the best spas in the country April 16th-22nd. The lovely Media Director sent me some splendid info about Spa Week, which was a definite plus and she gave me an inside peek at the list of some of the top spas in the DC/Baltimore metro area participating. The official Spa Week site should be live on March 19th. The biggest plus is that a portion of the proceeds benefit Cancer and Careers ( http://www.cancerandcareers.org/ ), a non-profit organization benefiting working women with cancer. Isn’t that great! You can look good and do good!

visit http://www.spaweek.org/ for more info.

Washington D.C. (including Northern VA and Baltimore)

1. Cassianna Day Spa
2. Cultura MedSpa (personal favorite)
3. Jean Claude MedSpa
4. Master’s Touch Salon & Spa
5. Modern Day Spa- Pentagon City
6. Modern Day Spa- Tysons Corner
7. Nahid Spa Salon
8. Paris Alexander Skin & Body Wellness Spa

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Hi ladies,

I will be in New York covering BET’s “Rip the Runway” tomorrow which means I have an all day pass to celebs, hot designers and drama. When I return I will fill you in on the juicy detalis and show you the pics from the runway.

Stay Savvy,

Liz :-*

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