Slightly hard shelled on the outside and once pried open, its insides flows out with warmth, familiarity and something just oh so ahmazing-The deep dish chocolate chip cookie with malt ice-cream served at pump room but it could also be some of the women that gathered at Public hotels for an amazing evening to “Say Yes!”
Wednesday(10/30) evening, Fashion Fair debut a new look and a new Creative Director in the one and only Tia Dantzler. Fashion Fair, the beauty brand started by the late Eunice Johnson, matriaraich of the Johnson Publishing power family has been revived and she looks good. With Johnson Publishing Chairwoman Linda Johnson Rice, Johnson Publishing CEO Desiree Rogers, JPC Chief of Digital Cheryl Mayberry McKissack and Jet Editor In Chief Mitzi Miller on hand guests not only had the chance to get glam with the new product they also had the opportunity to network. With DJ Kiss behind the turntables, the party was guaranteed to be a hit and it was!
This isn’t your mom’s fashion Fair anymore. Guests of all ages, shades and shape came to celebrate. Held at pump room at the Public Hotels(an SLC approved spot), the evening was nothing short of what the word awesome embodies. Myself along with Tarrah Cooper, Maya Camille Broussard, Cameka Smith, Roshanda Payne, Michelle Williams were part of the host committee. There were makeover stations setup where Tia Dantzler and her team transformed some of the ladies in attendance with Fashion Fair products.
Guests in attendance included: Mellody Hobson, Amy Tara Koch, Janeen Mays, Drew Sidora, Traci Daniels, Antoinette Arnold, Alexa Rice mingled with Nikia Jefferson, Coree Hamilton, Contessa Gibson, Suzanne Nolan, Gale Foster Farley, Barbara Bates, Amy Dubois Barnett, Michelle Williams.
It was the ultimate meeting of established and aspirational where someone like Candace Jordan, spotted with Chili Pepper, mingled amongst next generation such as Alex Rice, Cameka Smith, Brett Jeffries.
DJ Kiss’, who really needs to establish a Chicago residency, musical selections was on point. The best part of the evening was the pure positivity that was flowing. I have attended and covered many events and I will tell you this ranks high on the list. the JPC team pulled off a fabulous launch party.
Patrice of Afrobella succintly sums up the Say Yes campaign videos shot by award winning Ava DuVernay check it out HERE
When asked what I said to, my response was I say yes to the carrying the torch, the current leaders carrying the torch and also helping to groom the next generation of leaders. What do you ‘Say Yes” to?
