Kendra Scott Party with Interiors Atlanta's Jenna Muller for Doggies on the Catwalk

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Models get creative when fundraising for Doggies on the Catwalk. Modern Luxury's Interiors Atlanta Advertising Director, Jenna Muller, who has already raised 2K for Canine Assistants is taking a fabulous step further. Jenna is hosting a party on Wednesday, May 18th at Kendra Scott, located at The Shops Around Lenox, that you don't want to miss. Shopping for yourself is a blast, but when shopping for yourself has a ripple effect and helps a whole lot of people in need, it then takes a much deeper, gratifying meaning.

Kendra Scott is known for her gorgeous jewelry collections - earrings, necklaces, bracelet and rings. They have character, make a statement and their design in undeniably Kendra Scott. Well, Kendra is also known for her generosity and she "pays it forward" with the "Kendra Gives Back Party" platform she has created to support worthy causes. 20% of sales during the Kendra Gives Back Party goes to the non-profit of your choice. In Jenna Muller's case, it will be to Canine Assistants, a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to individuals with disabilities and who is the benefitting charity for Doggies on the Catwalk.

As the founder of Doggies on the Catwalk, I want to thank Jenna for her dedication, commitment and enthusiasm. I am excited to attend the Kendra Gives Back Party - thank you for hosting. AND I'm very excited to announce that two service dogs - a golden retriever and a goldendoodle - will be at the Kendra Gives Back Party!! 

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*Support Jenna Muller, Canine Assistants and Doggies on the Catwalk - RSVP: jmuller@modernluxury.com

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TICKETS: Doggies on the Catwalk 2016 at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta

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The 9th annual #DoggiesontheCatwalk is just around the corner. The fashion fundraiser for Canine Assistants takes place on June 4th at The Shops Buckhead Atlanta. The event starts with a cocktail reception from 7PM - 8:15PM followed by the fashion show at 8:30PM, emceed by Monica Pearson. This is an outdoor event so dress as stylishly cool as possible.

Our models have been working hard promoting Doggies on the Catwalk and helping to sell tickets. They will be modeling in looks by Alice + Olivia, Akris, Theory, Planet Blue, COS, Les Copains, TOD'S and carrying bags from Christian Louboutin. Of course, the greatest accessory is also the show-stealer, and they are the beautiful service dogs from Canine Assistants! Sixteen golden retrievers, goldendoodles, black labs and a couple of 3-month old puppies will strut their stuff for you!

Proceeds from the $50 dollar ticket goes to Canine Assistants who provides service dogs to children and adults with disabilities. They do amazing and important work. Support Canine Assistants and buy your tickets to Doggies on the Catwalk AND/OR make a donation. The link below takes you directly to the fundraising platform established by Canine Assistants and allows you to pay via cc / PayPal. *Check out the list of models and support their cause by purchasing your tickets through their pages... Thank you!

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The photo above, taken by Tomas Espinoza Photography at the Canine Assistants farm in Milton, Ga, features models Rachel Zehner and a two year old GoldenDoodle named Tux, who'll be modeling in Doggies on the Catwalk. Brandi Mallory did the make-up and Alice + Olivia provided wardrobe from the summer look book.

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Nando’s Spices Up Atlanta with 10-Day Pop-Up on the Atlanta BeltLine

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Nando’s PERi-PERI, the Most Famous Sauce You’ve Never Heard of, 
Now Widely Available in Atlanta and Across the Nation

Nando’s PERi-PERi, the most popular hot sauce from England to Australia, is now widely available in Atlanta, throughout Georgia and in over 10,000 of the nation’s biggest retailers including Safeway, Kroger, Fresh Market, Walmart and Publix. And to celebrate, Nando’s is throwing a 10-day pop-up party on the BeltLine to introduce Atlanta to the most famous sauce you’ve never heard of. 

From Thursday May 5 to Saturday May 14, Nando’s will transform the Atlanta Beltline Bicycle warehouse into a vibrant party space and will kick off festivities with a Braai, a traditional South African party involving friends, fire and delicious Nando’s food. In addition, Nando’s surprise-and-delight teams have been leaving artfully designed packages of PERi-PERi sauce—bearing postmarks from Nando’s home in southern Africa—on the doorknobs of 40,000 fortunate souls in Midtown, the Old Fourth Ward, Decatur and other Atlanta neighborhoods.

The Nando’s pop-up, at 151 Sampson Street on the Beltline, started with an Instagram meetup on Thursday May 5. On Friday, Justin Anthony, master chef behind Atlanta’s Cape Dutch, 10 Degrees South and Biltong Bar, manned the grills at a killer Braai and help tell the story of Nando’s.  Anthony grew up within walking distance of one of the very first Nando’s restaurants in his hometown of Johannesburg, and will share his love of PERi-PERi. “You can say I’m mildly obsessed. I grew up eating Nando’s pretty much every day,” he said.

Nando’s PERi-PERi sauce is packed with flavor because it is made with sun-ripened lemons, onion, a dash of garlic and blended with our special ingredient – the African Bird’s Eye Chilli pepper. PERi-PERi (Swahili for ‘pepper pepper’) is the heart and soul of Nando’s PERi-PERi and the secret ingredient behind our 1,200 restaurants worldwide. One bite, and you will be hooked. 

The 10-day Nando’s PERi-PERi pop-up will feature:

- The first time that Nando’s succulent PERi-PERi chicken—marinated for 24 hours and flame-grilled to perfection—will be served in Atlanta

- Local delicacies including PERi-PERi infused Old 4th Distillery Vodka and popsicles from King of Pops

-  Atlanta artists including DJ Santiago and muralist and illustrator Barry Lee

- Special Braais for local musicians, artists, foodies, fitness gurus and South African ex-pats

- Chicken and waffles brunches featuring PERi-PERi Bloody Marys 

Why Atlanta? Nando’s is heating up Atlanta to celebrate the wide availability of PERi-PERi in Atlanta supermarkets. Atlanta also has a thriving community of South African ex-pats and a long tradition of loving chicken. Put it all together and we just know Atlantans will become Nando’s fans! 

*My Nando's PERI-PERI experience was beyond amazing. It was the most delicious food ever, so flavorful and moist. I wanted more, except I was FULL! I did, however, take home a bottle of Nando's! YOU can too! CLICK on this link Nandosatl.com/saucygift  and get a friend a free bottle of Nando's (and then have them do the same for you!)

RSVP's go fast! Here is the link: https://nandosmay14.splashthat.com

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Project Runway's Layana Aguilar Designs New Disney Princess Gown | Elena of Avalor

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Disney has collaborated with Project Runway All Stars' Layana Aguilar to design the ball gown for Elena of Avalor, Disney's first princess inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore. Elena will make her debut in a TV series this summer on Disney Channel.

"Elena of Avalor" follows the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who saves her kingdom from an evil sorceress and must now learn to rule as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. Elena's adventures will lead her to understand that her new role requires thoughtfulness, resilience and compassion, the traits of all truly great leaders. Aimee Carrero (Freeform's "Young & Hungry") stars as the voice of Elena.

Above are images of Layana and the ball gown that she designed, which also served as the inspiration for the dress that Elena will wear at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort when she begins making appearances later this year. At Walt Disney World Resort, Elena will appear in the Magic Kingdom beginning in August. At Disneyland Resort, she will appear at Disney California Adventure this fall.

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The Mother of All Mother Day Brunches at Nando’s Braai on the BeltLine

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For people who don't have traditional Mother's Day Brunch plans - Nando's is hosting the mother of all Mother’s Day brunches - meaning a complimentary brunch for 50 lucky Atlantans from noon to 2 p.m. featuring Peri-Peri chicken and waffles, Bloody Peris in collaboration with Old 4th Distillery, a DJ, surprise guests and more. Nando’s PERi-PERI, the most famous sauce you’ve never heard of, now widely available in Atlanta and across the Nation.

I had the Peri Peri experience last night and it was nothing short of amazing! 

RSVP:  https://nandosmay8.splashthat.com/

PASSWORD: PeriPeriATL

SOCIAL MEDIA IT: #PeriPeriAtl

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"Buy a Dress, Give a Dream" - Prom Philanthropy from alice + olivia

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alice + olivia is donating a prom dress for every dress sold thru May 17

alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is pleased to announce their “Buy a Dress, Give a Dream” initiative, a philanthropic promotion in all domestic alice + olivia free standing stores and on www.aliceandolivia.com. For every dress sold between May 3rd - May 17th, alice + olivia will donate a dress to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Prep for Prep and City Year to help make prom dreams come true.

In conjunction with the two-week promotion, alice + olivia will host an event for dress recipients in the NYC area to try on and take home their new dream dress. The brand, which sells an average of 700 dresses every week, anticipates a donation of over 2,000 dresses as a result of the #BuyADressGiveADream initiative. In the slideshow above you'll find some of alice + olivia's favorite dresses that are currently available for purchase; all alice + olivia dress sales apply to this initiative.  

Shop all alice + olivia dresses at: https://www.aliceandolivia.com/womens-dresses/view-all

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STK Atlanta goes Bollywood

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To celebrate four years of success in Midtown Atlanta, STK hosted an unforgettable Bollywood-themed evening filled with delicious food and cocktails, dancing, music, live entertainment, takeaways and plenty of surprises on Thursday, April 28, 2016.

Known for it’s high-energy atmosphere and exceptional, signature and seasonal offerings, patrons and newcomers alike joined STK for the celebration, dinner reservations and more, beginning at 5:30 p.m. 

Once again taking luxe to the next level, guests were greeted with street performers on the bustling corner of Peachtree and 12th Streets before walking the red carpet into a transformed environment. Belly dancers, henna artists and live entertainers filled the chic lounge and dining room as DJ EU delivered one of his signature sets.

As a special thank you, diners received their choice of a half-bottle of Veuve Clicquot or Belvedere Vodka and a dessert platter for two with the purchase of an entree. With over 200 guests in attendance, patrons mixed and mingled in the lounge, sipped on signature cocktails and noshed on Executive Chef Mark Alba’s new spring offerings and STK mainstays. *photos by Dylan York

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