Fashion X Dallas: September 8-10

No tickets to NYFW this week?  No problem, because if you were there you'd be missing Fashion X Dallas this Thursday through Friday at Fashion Industry Gallery.  Fashion, mingling, shopping and more - this is going to be an epic runway event (can you tell that I am excited?)!  The fashion shows will feature a mixture of nationally-known, local, and independent designers.  A lot of friends of Small 4 Style are being featured during Fashion X Dallas 2016.  Just to highlight a few: Thursday night will feature Dallas style stars Steve Kemble and LeeAnne Locken.  Binzario Couture will be showing their collection on the runway, and they never disappoint.  Same with Ese Azenabor on Saturday.  Friday night will feature looks from Vintage Martini, the fabulous and famous Dallas vintage store owned by Ken Weber.  Plus, I am so pumped to see the Project Runway stars' latest collections, especially Daniel Esquivel, Chloe Dao, and Korto Momolu.  Check out the Fashion X Dallas official website for the full schedule of events and to purchase your tickets.

with Zebran Kabani at Fashion X Dallas 2014

Thursday, September 8

Friday, September 9

Saturday, September 10

Daniel Esquivel

See you on the runway at Fashion X Dallas and stay tuned for social media and blog coverage during and after the event!

Galleria Dallas Hosts 2016 FGI Dallas Rising Stars Awards

Rising Stars! From left: Shane Monden, Jason Fitzgerald, LaToya Jones, James Turner, Alex Small (FGI board member, ;) only non-Rising Star on stage), Binzario Couture designers Luis Nazario and Andre Yabin, Allison Mitchell, and Jeremy Michael Calhoun

Fashion Group International (FGI) of Dallas recognized some of the brightest fashion industry stars in Dallas earlier this March.  FGI is a world-wide professional organization for those who work in the fashion industry, many of whom are entrepreneurs.  The 18 FGI Dallas Rising Stars nominees this year were chosen for both their fashion sense and business savvy.  As usual, the Galleria Dallas was a fabulous host and Jan Strimple wowed us again with her runway show featuring Galleria Dallas retailers and the Rising Stars fashion nominees.  

I'm so happy to know several of the 2016 Rising Stars nominees and admire their work.  I have to give a special shout out to my friend Taylor Miller, who has run a successful business Hazen Jewelry since she was nine.  She and I went to SMU together and bonded over our mutual love of fashion and business.  By far the youngest of the 18 nominees recognized this year and I know we're all looking forward to following the progression of her business.     

The Nominees (Winners in bold):

Fashion: Binzario Couture / Charles Smith II / Ese Azenabor
Accessories: Allison Mitchell / Jeremy Michael Calhoun / Taylor Miller

Art: JoJo Herdashey, LaToya Jones, Shawn Saumell
Interior Design: Andrew Gonzales, James Turner, Kara Legako
Make Up: Jarred Trehan / Joanna Hathcock / Shane Monden
Photography: Cameron Phan / Jason Fitzgerald / Kelly Williams

We're proud to say that FGI Dallas has some of the most involved members of the 6,000 people who are a part of FGI around the world.  The whole community came out on FGI Rising Stars night to show their love and support for the fashion industry and those who keep it alive.  These pictures show how fabulous Dallas fashion is, so enjoy these beautiful images by some of my favorite Dallas photographers - Thomas Garza, Danny Campbell, Quoc Cong, and Gregory Martin.

 Holly Quartaro, Lilit Matevosyan, Alex Small, Britt Harless, Elizabeth Anyaa

 Rosanne Hart, Andre Yabin, Alex Small, and Luis Nazario

 Venny Etienne, LeeAnne Locken, Korey Williams, Andre Yabin, and Tiffany Hendra

 A look by Ese Azenabor

 Taylor Miller, Hazen Jewelry designer and FGI Rising Stars nominee in accessories

 Selfie time! From left: ShantaQuilette DeVelle, Charmaine Marshall, Leah Frazier, Alex Small

 Winners!  Binzario Couture designers Luis Nazario and Andre Yabin

 A look by Charles Smith II

Khanh Nguyen and Charles Smith II

 Scott Kehn and Chuck Steelman

 LaToya Jones, Allison Mitchell, Steve Kemble, Alex Small, Yvonne Crum, and Chad Collom

 Jennifer Socarraz-Fleming gets caught by the Fashion Police 

 Binzario Couture's finale look

 Taylor Bacic with the Fashion Police!

 Steve Kemble, Ken Weber, LeeAnne Locken, Chuck Steelman, Tiffany Hendra, Chad Collom, and Brook Branagan

 David Marx, Gina Marx, Andre Yabin, Luis Nazario, Yvonne Crum, Alex Small, Kim Rozell, LaToya Jones, and Charmaine Marshall

 A look by Binzario Couture

 Britt Harless and Jan Strimple

Katy Messersmith, Yvonne Crum, and Marc Mattox

 Carinthia Kishaba, Allison Mitchell, and Courtney Kerr

 A look by Binzario Couture

Interested in applying for membership to FGI Dallas?  Check out the website for more information.

Decadence: 1920s Fashion Exhibit at Galleria Dallas

Beginning this Friday, experience vintage fashion at its finest at the Galleria Dallas for Decadence: Fashions from the 1920s.  You don't even have to go to the museum to see classic designer clothing and accessories from an iconic decade in fashion, the 1920s.  Owner of Vintage Martini and the exhibit's curator Ken Weber has put together a fabulous selection of vintage fashion for Galleria guests to enjoy.  Between your shopping excursions stop by the first floor to see the exhibit.  These beauties will be on display for everyone to enjoy from January 22 through February 28.  I'm very excited!

White Out: Binzario Couture Visions of White S/S 2016

with Alison Volk, Luis Nazario and Andre Yabin

Dallas-based Binzario Couture hosted a fabulous party to unveil its outstanding Visions of White S/S 2016 collection.  Binzario designers Andre Yabin and Luis Nazario revealed their all-white couture collection of 13 dresses and 4 gowns before it walks the runway at New York Fashion Week today!  Not only were the gowns absolutely stunning, the all-white guest dress code made the event even more chic.

Andre Yabin and Luis Nazario started their dreamy bridal brand in 2007.  The design duo has 25 years of combined experience in bridal couture and formal wear.  Their extensive experiences in fashion and both designers' passion to make women feel uniquely beautiful make them the perfect couture partners.  On top of their talent, both guys are extremely nice.

Andre Yabin and Luis Nazario (Photo Credit: John Strange)

Binzario Couture also partnered with Roundup for Autism for this event and raised $3,300 for Autism Treatment Centers of Texas.  All of these white dresses are part of a collection but Andre and Luis do custom dresses, especially for soon-to-be brides.  Each dress is available in black and white, and custom colors are available upon request.  These pictures don't do the dresses justice.  They're even more beautiful in person.  For more information about Binzario Couture and how to set up a consultation with Andre and Luis, visit their website.

Photo Credit: Adam Bryantt

Photo Credit: Adam Bryantt

Jessi Moreau and I both wore pink shoes and white dresses

Photo Credit: Adam Bryantt

Fit Chic Headbands + Giveaway

I had the pleasure of meeting Fit Chic Headbands owner Julie Condry at The Dallas Market Center this spring.  As a headband fanatic, I was immediately drawn to Julie's vibrant prints.  After chatting with Julie, I was so impressed with the entrepreneurial spirit it took to start her own business.  Fit Chic Headbands were popular before the brand even existed.  People kept asking where she got her headbands and she decided to sell them to boutiques.  Now Fit Chic is in more than 300 stores!  Her hobby turned into a way for her to stay home with her two boys and help pay for her son Cole's therapy after being diagnosed with Autism.  Pretty cool!   

Fit Chic doesn't just sell headbands.  Products like the Fit Belt and the Arm Cheerleader are also fabulous accessories that are musts for every active girl.  All of Julie's products are handmade with love in Oklahoma. The headbands are super stylish, don't give you headaches, and don't slip off your head.

Giveaway!

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