PETA's "How to Make It in Vegan Fashion" Panel and Runway Show

Hi lovelies,

On January 27th, PETA and actor Daniella Monet of Victorious, hosted and moderated the event. The essence of the event was fashion with a purpose and protecting animal rights while looking fashionably fierce.

The panel consisted of a group of intelligent, powerful, and influential female designers that included Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart of VAUTE, Morgan Bogle of Freedom of Animals, Meg and Komie Vora of Delikate Rayne, Bianca Moran of SUSI Studio, and Stephanie Nicora of NICORA.

The dynamic panel shared valuable insights on why vegan fashion and apparel is the newest trend that here's to stay, how to successfully navigate the fashion industry, and the secrets of sourcing vegan textiles and how they use them in their styles and designs.

Check out the video below for insider look into the event:

Fashion Scoop: Jon Gheri Couture Fashion Show

Hi lovelies,

I was lucky enough to attend the Jon Gheri Couture Fashion Show and it did not disappoint. From the designs, hair, make-up, jewelry, to the decadent decor, at every turn was style and grace. Check out the insider fashion scoop and pics below.

JON CHERI COUTURE FASHION SHOW

"Jon Gheri presents a Vintage Couture Fashion Show at the Los Angeles International Airport Hilton Ballroom, 5711 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, on Sunday, October 23, 2016. 

Jon Gheri will be showcasing senior designers from Jon Gheri Couture as well as emerging designers that have been mentored under the direction of Gheri Legree.  

Red Carpet begins at 3:00 pm. Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the event. The show begins at 4:00 pm featuring vintage influenced fashion designs with theatrical performances from jazz and gospel artists. 

The evening will include a presentation from 14-year-old business leader Niamani Knight from STREAM Kids Expo. 

The mission of STREAM Kids Expo™ is to close the gap between Today’s Education and Future Employment Opportunities. S.T.R.E.A. M.  listens to kid’s interest; and creates unique learning experiences for kids based upon their interests and personal goals."

About Gheri LeGree
Gheri LeGree is a native New Yorker born and raised in Queens, New York. As a child, she developed a passion for fashion, often spending hours sewing clothing for herself, family, and friends. Following her graduation from Forest Hills High School, she took the first step in establishing a career in fashion in Long Beach, CA to study Fashion Design at Brooks College.

As a new graduate, she set off with fresh inspiration and unpretentious style. LeGree began her first job at the buying office of JC Penney in the California Mart. Making a name for herself and settling the local fashion scene a buzz, she began freelancing at weddings, in music videos, theatrical plays and more. Among Gheri’s accomplishments include working as a personal designer for many well renowned celebrities, and working as a wardrobe and costume designer for theatrical plays. For two consecutive years, Gheri has been a featured designer for the James Brown Foundation. Her daughter, Johnae, inspired her to create the Jon Gheri Couturier Collection. Her sleek and sophisticated style is a mix of the elegance of the 1940’s and 1950’s with a dash of modern day flair. 

For fashion design information visit http://jonghericouturier.com

FEATURING:

• Gheri Legree
• Christopher’s Custom Creation hat designs
• MDVII: High-end Vintage Jewelry
• Photos by Jennifer Lynn Roberts
• Rhonda Bankston 
• Makeup artists provided by The Gorgeous Academy
• Nathalie Jackson
• Trenora Parker
• Trish Mann-Grant
• Jennifer Roberts

Versailles: Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer

Hi lovelies,

Fall, which is my favorite time of the year, is officially upon us and this means it's time to break out the sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and play in the leaves. It also means that it's time to curl up on the couch and enjoy all of the new Fall television shows. One of the number one shows that everyone is talking about is Versailles on Ovation TV.

If you love a period piece like me, from Downton Abbey, Reign, to the Tudors, then Versailles is a must-add to your DVR list. Set in Europe during the 16 and 1700's, the highly buzzed about show explores King Louis XIV's reign in France and how he earned the monikers of Louis the Great and The Sun King.

Another reason to tune in is to see how Louis the Great navigates all of the drama inside and out of his precious palace walls. He's known to keep friends close and his enemies even closer, but in world full of decadence and deceit, it's hard to tell which one is which. He has a recluse Queen, a flamboyant brother, and an irresistible mistress, and that's just the tip of the ice berg of the plot's twists and turns.

Beyond the royal drama, sibling rivalries, and romantic trysts, I'll be watching Versailles religiously for the amazing style and wardrobe of the ladies of the palace. From corsets, bonnets, ball gowns, and jewels. The fashion of the

The premiere of Versailles is on Ovation TV at Saturday, October 1pm 10pm et/pt and I'll be live-tweeting using #Versailles and @OvationTV, be sure to join us live for your chance to win a $25 AmericanExpress card.

MEET THE CAST CHARACTERS:

KING LOUIS XIV
THE SUN KING
“The 28-year-old King of France travels to Versailles after the Fronde revolt, in order to build the world’s most opulent palace.”

PHILIPPE
LOUIS’ BROTHER
“Louis’ younger brother Philippe is a free spirit, an effeminate dandy and ferocious warrior.”

HENRIETTE
PHILIPPE’S SPOUSE
“Sister of King Charles II of England, Henriette is the wife of Philippe and the mistress of King Louis.”

MARIE-THÉRÈSE
THE QUEEN
“Originally from Spain, the Queen is an isolated character, using what others mistake for ignorance to hide her most intimate secrets.”

CHEVALIER
PHILIPPE’S LOVER
“Chevalier, Philippe’s male lover. Handsome as he is toxic. Petty and manipulative, he is the perfect conspirator.”

BONTEMPS
LOUIS’ FIRST VALET
“The warm and friendly valet of Versailles. A rich man who sleeps each night at the foot of his master’s bed.”

FABIEN
CHIEF OF LOUIS’ POLICE FORCE
"The leader of King Louis’ Stasi-like police force. Fabien is terrifying, and his chilling eyes catch everything.

MADAME DE MONTESPAN
THE COURT’S FEMME FATALE
“Madame de Montespan is witty, graceful and probably the most ambitious woman at the court of Versailles.”

BÉATRICE
CHEVALIER’S COUSIN
“Widow who schemes to get closer to her distant cousin, Chevalier, Béatrice is a secretive and manipulative woman.”

QUEEN ANNE OF AUSTRIA
THE QUEEN
“Though deceased, Anne of Austria lives on in Louis’ memories. It’s like having Machiavelli on his shoulder.”

“At 28, King Louis XIV of France commissions Versailles, the most beautiful palace in Europe, which serves was the King’s gilded prison – keeping his friends close and enemies closer. Enter a world of untold wealth, power, and passion. Where love and lust are just a heartbeat away from deceit and betrayal.”

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About Ovation
Ovation is an independent television and digital media company dedicated to celebrating and supporting all forms of arts and culture. Ovation TV, selectively curates and airs arts-related series, specials, documentaries and films. We also offer viewers an exciting lineup of Ovation original productions.

Ovation TV is available to nearly 50M subscribers via cable, satellite and telco systems, including Comcast Cable/Xfinity, DIRECTV, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, AT&T U-verse, Charter Communications, Bright House Networks, and many other smaller providers and is offered in both standard and high definition, as well as on VOD.

Ovation champions artists through Ovation Digital Arts, a unique artist community dedicated to supporting and helping talented YouTube creators grow their brands and businesses.

Through The Ovation Foundation, the company is committed to advocating for the arts, nationally and locally, and has provided more than $15M in contributions and in kind support to arts institutions and arts education. You can follow Ovation on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and OvationTV.com.

Watch Gilmore Girls All-Day on October 25th on UPtv

Hi lovelies,

It's finally cooling down here in Los Angeles, and there's no better way to spend the cooler months then curled up on the couch watching a Gilmore Girls marathon on UPtv. 

Get the scoop of the Gilmore Girls marathon on October 25th on UPtv!

COPPER BOOM!

UP CELEBRATES GILMORE SERIES RETURN WITH ALL-DAY 'GILMORE GIRLS' MARATHON!

FOR FANS WHO CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF AWARD-WINNING SERIES, UP TO AIR ALL-DAY MARATHON

ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

ATLANTA – As evidenced by the recent announcement of a "Gilmore Girls" revival, its passionate fans just can't get enough of the award-winning series. To help satisfy this craving to see the residents of Stars Hollow, CT, UP will celebrate with an all-day "GilMORE Girls" marathon on Sunday, October 25 starting at 10 a.m. EST, complete with pop-ups in every episode with “Gilmore Girls” trivia.

UP recently acquired the full 153 episode, seven-season run of "Gilmore Girls" (#GilMOREGirls) and airs back-to-back episodes every Mondaythrough Friday evening. UP supports the series with an extensive social media campaign featuring the “Gilmore Guys,” whose popular podcasts have been heralded in the media, including The New York Times, for their unique brand of color commentary on the series. The “Gilmore Guys” veteran fan Kevin T. Porter and newcomer Demi Adejuyigbe, are featured in UP on-air spots as well as digital content where all things Gilmore are discussed. Also, throughout the “Gilmore Girls” marathon, UP will provide pop-ups in every episode with “Gilmore Girls” trivia, including famous firsts for the show, background on the actors and insider information. 

"Gilmore Girls" stars Lauren Graham ("Parenthood"), Alexis Bledel (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and Melissa McCarthy ("Mike & Molly,” Spy), Keiko Agena “(“Shameless,” Transformers of the Dark Moon), Yanic Truesdale (“Reumeurs"), Scott Patterson ("CSI Miami"), Liza Weil ("Stir of Echoes"), Jared Padalecki ("Supernatural"), Milo Ventimiglia ("Heroes"), Sean Gunn (Guardians of the Gun, Pearl Harbor) and Kelly Bishop ("Bunheads," “The Good Wife”), with special appearances by the late Edward Herrmann (The Wolf of Wall Street, The Lost Boys) and recurring guest star Liz Torres ("Devious Maids,” ”Scandal").

"Gilmore Girls," which aired from 2000-2007, is set in a storybook Connecticut town called Stars Hollow populated by an eclectic mix of dreamers, artists and everyday folk. The multi-generational drama about family and friendship centers around Lorelai Gilmore (Graham) and her daughter, Rory (Bledel). Lorelai owns the town's bed-and-breakfast, the Dragonfly Inn, with best friend/chef Sookie (McCarthy), and contends with weekly dinners with eccentric, well-off parents Richard (Edward Herrmann, "The Good Wife") and Emily Gilmore (Kelly Bishop, "Bunheads") who always have something to say about their daughter's life.

The series, known for its fast-paced dialogue and pop-culture references, was listed as one of Time magazine's "All-TIME 100 TV Shows" in 2007. "Gilmore Girls" also was honored with a Viewers for Quality Television Award and was named New Program of the Year by the Television Critics Association. Lauren Graham was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series and received two consecutive nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series from the Screen Actors Guild. Graham also won a Family Television Award. Alexis Bledel won a Young Artist Award and a Family Television Award. "Gilmore Girls" won a Family Television Award for New Series, and it was named Best Family TV Drama Series by the Young Artist Awards, which also honored series star Keiko Agena in the supporting actress category. 

The heartfelt one-hour drama was created by Amy Sherman-Palladino ("Roseanne"), who serves as executive producer with Gavin Polone ("Stir of Echoes," "Drop Dead Gorgeous") and Daniel Palladino ("Roseanne").

The series was acquired by UP from Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. 

About UP
UP is television's trusted entertainment brand dedicated to providing viewers with "feel good TV for you and your family." UP uplifts viewers every day with premiere movies, original reality, dramatic and comedy series filled with compelling stories and characters with character. In keeping with its brand promise, UP’s pro-social initiative, “Uplift Someone,” inspires people to do simple, everyday acts of 

kindness. UP can be seen in 70 million homes on cable systems and satellite providers across the United States. Based in Atlanta, UP is a division of UP Entertainment, LLC and provides sales and operations services to the ASPiRE network. 

Follow UP on the Web at www.UPtv.com on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/UPtv, Twitter on @UPtv and Instagram at @UP_TV.