Summer here, I’ve busted out every sandal, colorful dress and summer handbag I own.

My mission: See and be seen around LA & NYC sporting beautiful, vibrant vintage style. Something a la Sex and the City:

• Fashion @ The Grove: May 14, 2009 – Barney’s Co-Op, Los Angeles, 9pm
  

A First Event Featuring Spring 09 Runway with Barneys New York Co-Op and LA’s Leading Designers. The May 14th kickoff spotlights Barneys New York Co-Op, the younger, saucier sibling of posh retailer Barneys New York, with a fashion show and VIP shopping experience. Facebook: Fashion @ The Grove.

• PoshGlam.com Launch Party: May 16,2009 – Ecco Lounge, Los Angeles, 10pm
  

The Los Angeles launch of one of my favorite lifestyle/fashion blogs. Hope to see everyone there.

• Fashion 2.0 Meet Up: The W Hotel, New York City, May 19, 2009, 6pm-10pm

The way we shop online has changed significantly in the last few years. In this month’s panel we’ll explore the new e-commerce experience created by some of the leading online shopping destinations. Twitter: Yuli Ziv

• The Black Card Circle Foundation Arts & Musical Charity Event (AMD), Pasadena, CA, May 21, 2009, 7PM

Kick off the Memorial Day Weekend with music, art, and fun at the Pasadena Jazz Institute in Pasadena, California.

There is *no cover charge* for admission and the attire is dressy casual. Proceeds from the sale of food and drinks to benefit the Black Card Circle Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization committed to empowering the voiceless in society. This BusinessWeek Business Exchange article on philanthropy http://bit.ly/bccbusinessweek, written by Ms. Gennefer Snowfield, provides details and background information on the Black Card Circle Foundation http://twitter.com/BCCF.

• Girls In Tech & Women in Wine: Close Any Deal Over A Glass of Wine: May 27, 2009 – West Hollywood, CA

“Close Any Deal Over a Glass of Wine” is part of Julie’s on-going seminar which empowers women to get tips on how to order off the wine list to save money, to tips on networking, entertaining, or asking for financing. Facebook: GIT & WW Cost: $15.00

• 140 Characters Conference: June 16-17, 2009, New York City, NY

I will be speaking with New York  fashion marketing genius, Yuli Ziv, on Twitter & the Effect of Social Media on Fashion Brands & Retailers. We will briefly discuss how social marketing in redefining the ways brands & retailers engage with their customers online. Twitter: @Macala or @FashMarketing

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