Professional Development-POW 12th Annual Professional Forum

On September 24, POW hosts a panel discussion with some of St. Louis’ most distinguished professionals. The forum will be moderated by KMOV News Channel 4 anchorwoman Vickie Newton, with local executives, politicians and entrepreneurs offering practical tips and strategies for career enrichment and advancement.

As a former member of POW I can truly say this is an event worth attending.  Not only is it a great networking opportunity, but you can learn so much by listening to the distiguished panel of professionals. 

This event will be held on Thursday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. at the MO History Musuem.  To RSVP for this event visit: 
http://www.blacktie-stlouis.com/calendar/index.cfm?FuseCalendar_ID=17101&CurntDate=09/24/2009®ion=0&FUSEACTION=ShowEvent

Fab Fall Fashion Trends 2009

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This fall it's all about being feminine~from light airy blouses with ruffles, to soft muted tshirts with flowers, and statement necklaces adorned with baubles and bows.  Urbanistas are also pairing bright coats with neutrals to add a "pop" to their wardrobe.  For accessories they are opting for opaque or patterned tights, layered necklaces, shoe booties, and throwing in a pair of funky elbow length leather gloves. 

I am loving all the the flirty feminine pieces this fall so if you want to get your fall flirt on check out J. Crew or Anthropologie, or spend a lovely Saturday afternoon with your fave gal pals, grab some brunch and cruise into some of the chic boutiques in Clayton, Wash Ave., or the Loop.  For the Frugalista, I recommend TJ Maxx, Marshalls, or my fave Tar-jey (that's Target for those that don't know)!! For my Urbanistas with a limit-less budget, hit up the Neiman's Accessories Fashion Show October 3rd @ 2pm  where there will be a special presentation of fall trends for accessories, shoes, and handbags (Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac).

Ciao Urbanistas!

Urbanistas Soiree Spotlight-Shecky's Girls Night Out

Hey there all you Urbanistas!! I know, I know, I have been on hiatus.....but I am back and ready to kick it for the fall. You know fall is my favorite season; I met my husband in the fall, we got married in the fall and I just love the thought of pumpkins, mums, hot chocolate, bonfires, and Halloween bashes! I also love getting together with my girls, so what perfect way to kick off the fall than to attend a Shecky's Girls Night Out!!

If you register for the Urbanistas blog, I will enter you into a drawing to win a pair of Famous Goodie Bag tickets* for you and a friend to Shecky's Girls Night Out! Indulge in five hours of cocktails, beer pairings, amazing fashion deals, fab freebies in Shecky's Famous Goodie Bag, and the best time ever with your BFF's!

Click here for more information on Shecky's Girls Night Out coming to St. Louis on September 25th!!

http://girlsnightout.sheckys.com/stlouis/fall2009/?rf=FA09_STL_UISTABLOG

*Tickets may not be redeemed for cash. Shecky's is not responsible for lostor stolen tickets. Duplicate or tampered tickets will not be honored. Mustbe 21 or older to attend. Proper ID will be required at the door. Contentsand value of individual Goodie Bags vary. Ticket valid for one time use only.

Urbanistas Soiree Calendar-June

Susan Lynn's Boutique Grand Opening-June 10th

Susan Lynn’s Official Grand Opening will take place Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6-9PM. Cocktails, music, dessert bar, exclusive new arrivals and various gifting items will be provided to those in attendance. A portion of the grand opening sales will benefit the St. Louis Crisis Nursery

RSVP @:  susanlynns@cheresseink.com

Sauce Magazine Presents “Saucy Soiree”-June 29th
Four Seasons Hotel 6-10:30 p.m.

$20 in advance/$25 at the door click
Here’s your opportunity to sample the best restaurants in St. Louis, the best wineries in Missouri, take in the opulence of The Four Seasons and get down to some funky music by the Dogtown Allstars and the cool sounds of the Brian Sullivan Quartet. This is a foodie’s paradise of eats and drinks.

4th Annual Urban Renaissance Gala-June 27th

Renaissance St. Louis Hotel - Airport 9801 Natural Bridge Road St. Louis, Missouri 63134

The number one goal of the Gala is to earn money to support the ULYP mission throughout the year. ULYP's mission is to engage young professionals in the National Urban League's movement towards the achievement of social and economic equality. ULYP does this by providing an effective forum through which young professionals can support the Urban League of Metropolitan Saint Louis and the community they serve.

Charmaine Chapman Society Kickoff-June 25th

Northwood Golf Club

The Charmaine Chapman Society is the premier philanthropic program for African-Americans in the St. Louis region. It is the pinnacle of African-American leadership giving not only in our region but also nationwide, leading all other United Ways in the number of African-Americans who are leadership givers.

Sundresses & Linens-June 20th

Enjoy a cool summers eve while kicking it with the ladies of Power Stiletto

Urbanistas @ Pretty City Event @ Mandarin

The Urbanistas decided to check out the St. Louis Pretty City event @ Mandarin this month as we attended one of their events last October, "Beautyfall" and had a fab time. Unfortunately, with the recession, we did not enjoy all the perks as last time! However, we were treated to one free cocktail and received an indulgent mani featuring OPI's South Beach Collection. The venue was not as packed as the last time, but there were enough guests to not call the event a "bust". Various salons/spas were present handing out info on their respective businesses and some offered free beauty treatments such as hair styling, makeup applications, and massages. All in all it was a decent fete, but we decided to head over to Drunken Fish for some sushi, however, didn't make it in time for the free sushi...maybe next time!

Urbanistas @ St. Louis Fashion Week Project Design

Spring was definitely in the air, and there was a great buzz for the opening fashion show to kick off St. Louis Fashion Week. As much as we would've loved to attend the entire week of fashion shows, it was a little too much to handle. Instead, we opted to attend Project Design to get a glimpse of up and coming fashion designers.

Okay, we did not expect the turnout we were faced with when we arrived! Unfortunately, the tickets were sold out and we were devastated that we could not get in. But in true Urbanista fashion, we managed to not only get in, but got VIP seating!

Of course the crowd filled with VIPs, designers, models, socialites, fashionistas, and of course Urbanistas! We ran into Jason Nichols of Alive Magazine (shout out to Jason who was so gracious to us), spotted Cheresse Pentella from Cheresse Ink handing out media passes, Nikole Shurn Perkins, D. Sly, Ola Hawatmeh from Mom Me Makeover, Ma'At Atkins, blogger for OUTTOWN, and Sande Stevenson getting her STL-TV hosting on!

We then attended the after party at SleeK at Lumiere and received more VIP treatment. For some reason they thought we were with the fashion designers so we had an entire booth stocked with free Budweiser Select and appetizers! At the after party we got a chance to meet Jeigh Singleton, Art/Fashion Design Professor with Washington University and one of the judges of the show, Author Lyah Beth Leflore (also my lovely Soror) model Christian Coffield, and Rams player Steve Jackson! Shout out to Veronica Ariel "Socialite" from Chicago...hands down, she had THE BEST fashions, but unfortunately did not take the Project Design title.

Urbanista Soiree Spotlights

St. Louis Pretty City Event

April 15, 2009
6pm-9pm
Mandarin Lounge

Alive Magazine 6 Year Anniversary Party

April 23, 2009

9PM-3AM SOL LOUNGE 4241 LINDELL BLVD.
$10 in advance; $15 at the door (ticket includes complimentary drinks and appetizers)
To purchase tickets, log on to brownpapertickets.com.
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

St. Louis Magazine Spring Fever Fashion Show

April 23, 2009

7pm-9:30pm Lumen 2201 Locust Street

$45 VIP, $30 Standing Room CLICK HERE to purchase tickets securely online or call 314.918.3026. For more information, email swania@stlmag.com or call 314.918.3026.

Urbanistas Soiree Calendar-April

April 1st-Laughs Meets Leadership Sponsored by Gilda's Club St. Louis

April 3rd-Girl's Just Wanna Have Fun, sponsored by Ronald McDonald House

April 4th-Volunteering w/ULYP "Young Blacks Give Back" at the St. Louis Crisis Nursery

April 15th-St. Louis Pretty City beauty event @ Mandarin Lounge

April 23rd-St. Louis Magazine Spring Fever Fashion Show

Urbanistas Give Back--Gilda's Club

On Wednesday, April 1st, Urbanistas attended an event at Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar sponsored by Gilda's Club to announce the Young Leadership Council of Gilda’s Club St. Louis.

Gilda's Club is named in honor of comedian Gilda Radner who was best known for her work on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. When describing the experience she had at a Los Angeles cancer support center, Gilda dreamed that such places could be made available for people living with cancer and their friends and families everywhere. Gilda died from ovarian cancer in 1989. But today, her spirit lives on in every Gilda's Club.

It’s the goal of the Founding Board of Gilda’s Club St. Louis to create a warm, welcoming place so that the people of the St. Louis area will never have to face cancer alone. The Founding Board believes that the establishment of a Gilda’s Club St. Louis clubhouse that is free of charge is an investment in the quality of life in the region.

If you are 40 and under and looking to get involved with the Gilda's Club Young Leadership Council, Email Michael Lane at michael.lane@protiviti.com or call 314.620.0634.

Urbanistas Give Back

The Urbanistas recently attended a benefit at Studio Blu for Earnest Strong, the firefighter shot in February when he arrived home to find three men holding his developmentally-challenged daughter hostage while burglarizing his home. As a member of the St. Louis Fire Department, Ernest accepts the fact that he will gladly put his life on the line everyday upon putting on his uniform and will go above and beyond to help anyone in need. Now F.I.R.E. (Firefighters Institute for Racial Equality) will assist him in his time of need as he begins his long journey to recovery.

Earnest Strong is Urbanista Coco Strong's father. If you would like to support Coco's father, please make checks payable to "Friends of Ernest Strong" and reference his trust fund account number "354005143838" in the memo line. All donations can be processed at any Bank of America branch.

Please keep Coco and her father in your thoughts and prayers.

*Photos by Strong Images by Coco