#TBT: MY VERY FIRST SPONSORED EVENT AND WHAT IT MEANT

Just two days away from National HIV Testing Day, I am reminded of my very first sponsored event, the success of which totally validated my efforts which continue by the way, to navigate the vast and ever changing social media landscape. It was 6.25.2009. I had only launched my online radio show, Bag Ladies just four months prior.

AN EVENT WITH A PURPOSE!

For those of you who tune into the show (Bag Ladies Reality Radio), then you've no doubt heard us talk about the upcoming Pynk Feathers and Wellness Treasures Expo on July 11th of which we are very excited about!!! Bag Ladies partnered w/ The Pampering Junkies and is on board as media partner of an event that promises to be BLISSFUL AND LUXURIOUS! A day full of well-being ...spa services, fitness classes, delectable cuisine, Dr. Sunyatta's belly-dancing, facials, yoga and so much more sponsored by Target and OPI. But what's very revealing, is the story of the concept that is the Pynk Feathers and Wellness Treasures Expo and how it came to be. Stephanie McKenzie-Davis, owner of The Pampering Junkies was willing to share. And the story goes ...

"After losing my aunt to Breast Cancer about two years ago at the tender age of 41, I really wanted to say or do something to bring awareness to this ugly disease. I wanted to SHOUT from the rooftops LIFE IS TOO SHORT not to celebrate, but I felt so helpless. I have spent many sleepless nights trying to come up with the perfect event to celebrate Life and Womanhood. More importantly, I wanted to produce an event with a purpose--providing the best services while promoting the best health practices and raising Breast Cancer Awareness in women. Hence, The Pynk Feathers and Wellness Treasures Expo was born. Don't miss your opportunity to participate in this unforgettable event. If your financial situation is stopping you from purchasing a ticket--Please don't hesitate to contact me. This event was developed from my heart. Target and OPI have given their stamp of approval. All we need is your stamp. Don't delay contacting me or purchasing your ticket. There are truly a limited amount of tickets available and I wouldn't want you to miss it."

-- Bag Ladies

Thursday's Mix and Mingle details revealed!!

MIX AND MINGLE AMONGST DMV NOTABLES, BAG LADIES LISTENERS AND THE BAG LADIES THEMSELVES IN SUPPORT OF OUR EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE FOLKS TO KNOW THEIR STATUS.

COME OUT TO A FREE EVENT SPONSORED BY SPIKE LEE, MS. DAINTY'S MOBILE SPA, OPI, THE PAMPERING JUNKIES AND TROJAN TO NAME A FEW ...FREE GIVE-A-WAYS, GOODIE BAGS FOR ALL, FREE HAND MASSAGES/SCRUBS, BAG LADY COCKTAILS AND JUST PLAIN FUN ARE SOME OF THE FEATURES!! CELEBRATE BAG LADIES EFFORTS AND MORE.

NOTE: TO ENSURE YOU DON'T LEAVE W/OUT YOUR GOODIE BAG AND ARE ENTERED INTO THE GIVE-A-WAY POOL, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NAME AND NAMES OF GUESTS TO UBAGGEDME@GMAIL.COM.

GET READY FOR SOME MIXING AND MINGLING @ ...
INDULJ1208 U STREET NW
5 - 8p

PLEASE PASS IT ON AND SHARE THE DETAILS ...

All things booty, I mean beauty and fashion ...

Coach along w/ many other brands are lending more attention to product packaging of cosmetics in an effort to lure you and me to make purchases particularly in such hard times. Who cares much about the Coach Deluxe Lipstick itself, I just the love the idea of whipping this out of my cosmetics bag and all eyes being on me and those signature Coach stripes. Available for purchase online and in Coach stores.

All things beauty was the topic of discussion on yesterday's Bag Ladies as we were joined by MUA, owner of Stephanie M. Make-up and The Pampering Junkies, Stephanie McKenzie-Davis. If you tuned in then you no doubt know that Stephanie is offering Bag Ladies listeners a discount on make-up services. Stephanie can be reached via email at stephaniemmakeupartistry@verizon.net. And check out what you missed right here or OnDemand at http://www.bagladiesradio.com/.

Not only did Bag Ladies and Stephanie discuss application techniques but we of course couldn't end the conversation w/out talking about some of the hottest colors, trends and styles for the season such as Shisheido's Perfect Rouge which offers lipsticks and pencils in bright neon shades. These same lipsticks and pencils contain light-detection powder which supposedly adjust to lighting conditions so colors will seem darker in dim conditions and sheerer in lighter conditions. This very collection is the debut of new Artistic Director, Dick Paige and these same looks/colors were seen all over the runways of Michael Kors and Narciso Rodriguez for spring '09. We look forward to working w/ Shiseido to bring you a first-hand Bag Ladies product review.

Nars is bringing you one of the hottest shades of the season although don't know how practical and wearable it is, Grenadines Matte Garnet which basically translates to red. I have been a fan of Nars for years and consider my Nars Sweet Charity Lip Lacquer gloss a must-have but I wouldn't even know how to begin to pair a red eyeshadow. Perhaps Bag Ladies will have to issue a challenge and see of our listeners, who might be able to pair it the best. Hmmmm, stay tuned.

And one of the more exciting collabo's that Bag Ladies has covered, is the the relationship between OPI and Paige Premium Denim to bring you six hot, bright shades for the season. These same shades coordinate to a tee w/ six new shorts and cropped jean styles by Paige Premium Denim to include 5-pocket classic and slim-legged styles. I am looking at the six OPI colors as I type this and the colors are bold, bright and I can't wait to hand off a shade to my manicurist to apply to my fingers and toes. Now all I need is a pair of Paige Premium jeans to match!

In addition to Bag Ladies Radio being newsworthy of course, there was the annaual Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala which took place in New York last night. Marc Jacobs was the man along w/ hosts Justin Timberlake and Kate Moss. All the top celebs were out to celebrate the opening of the "Model is Muse: Embodying Fashion" exhibit and the event features some of our faves and not so faves but it's all in the name of fashion right?

Bag Ladies best picks:

Jessica Alba in Jason Wu makes Bag Ladies say oooh, Liya kebede in Derek Lam and we say yes Mam! Molly Sims in Dolce & Gabbana, Heidi Klum in J. Mendel pulls it off even preggers ...

Kerry Washington in this difficult to pull off Louis Vuitton but she made it work, Rihanna in Dolce & Gabbana whom we love simply for the risk taken, Andre Leon Talley who can do no wrong in a Isabel Toledo caftan, Victoria Beckham in Marc Jacobs ...

Alek Wek in Emanuel Ungaro w/ that gorgeous face and stunning makeup! We don't know who but we love that multicolored dress ...

Bag Ladies worst picks:

Amber Rose and Kanye West whom we love as a couple but Amber's not pulling off this Caroline Herrera number, Leighton Meester in Louis Vuitton, Rosario Dawson in DVF, Madonna in Louis Vuitton

You be the judge ...

-- Lady Erin