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Hey All!
I know it’s been awhile since our last post. Recently we created our very own Pinterest account. We are still deciding on content for our style, places, party ideas, etc. What are your favorite places, or party themes/ accessories?
In other news, May 13th 2012 is Mothers Day!
Here are our top 6 Gift ideas:
1.Take her out to lunch: whether it be her favorite restaurant or a new cuisine that you think she might enjoy, parents always love spending time with their children. Regardless of where you go reservations are a must and flowers or chocolates are always a plus.
2.Treat her to a Spa Day: Your mother has spent your entire life pampering you, why not for just one day pamper her. We recommend a nice massage, and as always pedicures and manicures are a must.
 Courtesy of Mytwentiesblog.com  Courtesy of Theflorister.com 3.Tickets to an Opera: While not every parent will enjoy Opera, this is a great chance to show your mother how much you’ve matured. This doesn’t mean you have to enjoy it as well, you simply have to smile.
4.Flowers: This gift seems simple enough, but there is a lot more to it than simply picking up flowers from the supermarket. To add that extra flare to Mother’s Day, try to find out her favorite types of flowers and make your own bouquet. Don’t forget the vase!
5.Plant flowers with her: This gift is the perfect opportunity to bond with your mother while also fixing up the house. As with gift number 5 make sure to find out your Mother’s favorite flowers, but don’t forget to check which season they should be planted in!
Never forget to give your Mother a hug of appreciation!
Tagged flowers, Gift Guide, mother's day, mother's day 2012, Mother's day gift guide, pinterest, spa day
 See's Dark Chocolate Rabbit Our Favorite Snack:
This See’s Dark Chocolate Rabbit is the perfect Easter snack. By now most people have started their summer diets, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the sugary goodness of Easter! Dark Chocolate is full of antioxidants which are actually good for your skin. It might be too late to stop by See’s and pick up a chocolate bunny though. Our solution to this: just make sure that if you eat chocolate on Easter it is dark chocolate.
 Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Vanilla Yogurt by Ina Garten Our Favorite Brunch Dish:
This Fresh Fruit Salad with Honey Vanilla Yogurt by Ina Garten is the perfect dish for Easter Brunch. It takes about 10 minutes to make; the balance of fresh fruit and yogurt provides the abundance of energy needed to handle your hectic Easter day. Here at FashionVortex we love mangoes so we suggest adding 1 diced mango to the recipe! This fabulous breakfast is easy to prep, serve, and clean up. Bring it to a potluck style brunch and impress all of your loved ones.
Tagged dark chocolate, easter, easter 2012, fruit salad, healthy easter, ina garten, see's candy
This year Easter falls on Sunday April 8th. For many candy is the focal point of this holiday. This year let’s spice it up with a few Easter fashion trends:
 White Avorio satchel
 Avorio Scrunchy Shoulder Bag Trend #1: Bright Colors
Bright colors embody the giddy Easter spirit. This spring Block colors are also in style. Check out Outfit #1 and Outfit #2 for a combination of the 2 trends.
Outfit #1. For a casual brunch with friends try pairing this white Avorio Satchel with this flowy Blue Forever 21 Jumper. The white satchel contrasts the dark blue jumper making it the perfect addition to your Easter outfit.
Outfit #2. Block colors are all the rage. This Easter show off your inner fashionista by pairing this bold Scrunchy Avorio bag with Banana Republic’s Chartreuse jacquard dress. The contrast in colors is sure to draw attention. Don’t forget yellow is a signature color of the Easter holiday.
Trend #2: Pastels, Pastels, Pastels
This trend is evident in everything from chocolate candy eggs to the rather large Easter Sunday hats. For a modern spin on this trend check out Outfit#3.
Outfit #3. Whether your attending a family function or walking your dog, this Ferramoda “Euphoria” shoulder bag paired with The Limited’s Slim Leg Pink Pant will exude confidence while showing off your Easter spirit.
 Ferramoda Euphoria
 Achille Pinto Trend #3: White
On most holidays white is the perfect color. It makes the perfect statement. Check out Outfit #4 for a classic Easter look.
Outfit #4. Flaunt your high end fashion sense by combining this beautifulAchille Pinto Scarf with the classic Ann Taylor Icing Dress. This dress is perfect for going to Church or simply attending an Easter egg hunt. This scarf doubles as a shawl or a purse bow.
Tagged Achille Pinto, ann taylor, avoria, banana republic, easter, easter 2012, ferramoda, Italian leather, j. crew, premium italian leather, the limited, the pink pant
Restaurant week is one of the most talked about weeks in “foodie” culture. Here are some fashion tips to keep you going during this exciting time:
You can never go wrong with a little black dress. To give you wardrobe a little kick try out Giudi pebble print leather clutch. This versatile clutch can also be worn as a shoulder bag.
 Giudi Black Pebble Print Clutch “From March 18 to 23 and March 25 to 30, 2012 Boston’s best restaurants will be offering tasty prix fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner for an incredible bargain: 2-course lunch for $15.12, 3-course lunch for $20.12, and 3-course dinner for $33.12.”- Restaurant Week Boston
Oceanaire Seafood Room in Downtown Boston
 The Oceanaire Baby Green and Vermont Goat Cheese Salad 1st Course: Baby green and Vermont Goat Cheese Salad
Goat cheese salad is the perfect starter, this restaurant is said to give portions that are more than enough so warning save room for your entrée! With their classy upscale environment the Oceanaire seafood room is the perfect place to enjoy an amazing meal and quality seafood.
Bistro du Midi in Back Bay
 Bistro du Midi Lamb Neck RavioliEntrée Course: Pan-seared hake Or Lamb neck ravioli Whether youre in the mood for seafood or lamb, Bistro du Midi is a great place to dine. Their lamb tartare is rumored to be “mouth-watering” so we can only imagine how great the lamb ravioli will be. Hake is typically a fish only consumed on rare well deserved occasions. If you’re a seafood lover like me you know the value of a well seared Hake. Try out either and let us know what you think!
The Blue Room in Cambridge
Dessert Course: Olive Oil Caramel Torta Caprese
While the Blue Room is famous for its’ brunch, this dessert seems too good to pass up. The romantic setting is perfect to share a slice of carmel torta caprese. This dessert is sure to impress your date by showcasing your excellent date.
 Taranta Fusilli Pomodoro Taranta in the North End
Entrée Course: Fusilli Pomodoro
Come with an empty stomach! Taranta is rumored to give very large portions that leave you satisfied. This full portion of pasta features sauce directly from Sarno Italy and homegrown basil. The intimate atmosphere is perfect for a truly special night out.
The Melting Pot in the Theater District
Entrée Course: Teriyaki Marinated-Sirloin, White Tiger Shrimp and Chicken and Vegetable Potstickers
Everyone who has heard of fondue knows of the Melting Pot. Their quality of service and food is nearly unbeatable. Restaurant week is a great chance to enjoy fondue for a steal! Fondue is the perfect for a night out with friends, family or that special someone. The Teriyaki Marinated-Sirloin is to die for. What’s your favorite fondue dish?
Tagged bistro du midi, boston, clutch, Giudi, Italian leather, italian leather clutch, Italian leather handbags, north end, restaurant week 2012, restaurant week boston, seafood restaurant week, Taranta, Taranta Cucina Meridionale, the blue room, the blue room cambridge, The melting pot, the melting pot boston, the melting pot restaurant week, The Oceanaire, the oceanaire seafood room
If you are part of the current fashion and entertainment events in Boston, you have most likely heard of Dimonika Bray or have seen her photography. I am fascinated by her work and her life story.
When I first met Dimonika Bray at Samuel Vartan’s fashion studio event almost a year ago, I saw a woman with a cheerful smile taking photos of the fashionable crowd and having lots of fun doing it. I have seen her regularly at other fashion and entertainment events in Boston and worked with her on a photo shoot for Fashion Vortex. She is always there with her camera doing what she loves most – photographing people in all walks of life. Little did I know how much more there is to Dimonika’s story. Only recently did I get a glimpse of who that smiling lady with the camera really is.
My most surprising discovery was that Dimonika used to be a fashion model and Miss Zaire (now Republic of the Congo) in 1981. Now I can really understand her passion for capturing fashion shows, models and designers with her camera. Prior to coming to the Unites States in 2000, Dimonika worked as a Hotel Administrator and Event Planner in her homeland, Republic of the Congo. She continued to work as the event planner for weddings, anniversaries and graduation parties in Boston. This experience taught her to be very sensitive to how people appear in public. She uses it in her current work as a photographer and strives to show people only in the best light. She attributes her success to always learning from her mistakes and the desire to capture the inner and outer beauty of her camera subjects. Her work speaks for itself.
 Dimonika at Fab 2011 Awards with Tiffany Probasco, a FAB Executive and Tee' S. Whitlow, Sposkeswoman and Actress  Ana Milevskaja of Fashion Vortex, Lizzy Amas, Model with Dimonika Bray at Fab Awards 2011
 Dimonika in the suit she designed and made  Dimonika in one of her creations
 Dimonika modeling the dress she made  Dimonika attending a function in the dress she made
Most recently, Dimonika was recognized for her work and received Fab 2011 Award in photography. Every year the Fab Empire celebrates those in our cities who are movers, shakers, entrepreneurs and taste makers. Dimonika’s success is remarkable especially since she is a self-trained photographer. When I went to the awards party at Felt in Downtown Boston, I didn’t recognize her at first. She was wearing a dress! The Dimonika I always see wears slacks and a simple top and her most important accessory is her camera.
She told me that she used to design and make clothes back in Congo. She stopped doing it once she arrived to the US, since the amount of mass produced clothes and the competition from local designers made it difficult for her to be a designer in Boston. Dimonika still can’t resist the desire to buy a beautiful fabric thinking that she will make a beautiful dress out of it at some point in her life. She has quite a collection of unique fabrics. At heart, she is still a model, a designer, an event planner and, most recently, a photographer.
Tagged Dimonika Bray, Fab 2011 Awards, fashion photography Boston
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