The Pink Event® 2013 Announces Tigerlily Foundation as Official Breast Cancer Charity Recipient

The Pink Event^®—the premiere women-focused expo for the Washington-Baltimore region—is excited to announce the selection of the Tigerlily Foundation as the official breast cancer charity partner for its upcoming 2013 event.

Innovative Ways to Prevent Domestic Violence

For all the hassles we can have with the latest iPhone, The Pink Event® loves the way technology enhances our day-to-day life. From the way we're able to talk with our fans and future attendees to the way tamoxifen citrate and other cutting-edge drugs have lessened the death sentence of breast cancer, technology helps advance our and others' mission for a better life.

Get a Sneak Peek at The Pink Event® 2013

Preparations are under way for The Pink Event^®, an annual one-day expo that serves as the ultimate girls’ day out for women in the Washington-Baltimore region.

Introducing Misha Zabrina Sanders: A Speaker for The Pink Event® 2013

The Pink Event® 2013 is excited to announce that Misha Zabrina Sanders will be one of our stellar speakers for our ultimate girls' day out! How could we not take on a stylish freelance makeup artist who frequently Tweets she is #DeterminedToLiveLaughLove?!

Our Hearts & Prayers Go Out to Sandy Victims

It's been three days since Hurricane Sandy blew through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and our hearts go out to all who died or suffered injuries, loss of property and other calamities from this storm. As you go about your weekend plans (and even gear up for the elections next week) please don’t forget those still digging out. Here are a couple ways you can help:

Now I Spy...Something Purple!

Sometimes it is overlooked, but October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month (signified by purple ribbons). This is an issue that unfortunately affects far too many women, children and families in the United States. But more awareness and information is having an impact and we love that more people are going Pink and Purple this month. So let's spy something purple!

I Spy...Something Pink!

 It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and everyone from restaurant owners and firefighters to tow truck drivers, NFL players and shoppers are getting in on the action. In fact, we thought it would be fun to show you how "pinkified" the nation gets to support awareness and research for ending breast cancer. 

It's Coming! The Pink Event™ Announces 2013 Expo Date & Location

Ladies: Save the date now for the ultimate girls' day out on March 10, 2013. The Pink Event™ hits Columbia, Md., from noon to 5:00 p.m. EST. This one-day expo will feature fabulous shopping in an intimate ballroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Columbia, Md. You'll have access to the hippest and best vendors that celebrate women!

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Mary Kay Cosmetics

 There is nothing better than having the right makeup accentuating your natural beauty (we equate it to getting a great haircut). A trusted supplier of natural and jaw-dropping makeup is Mary Kay Cosmetics. This stellar brand has you covered for skin care, application, fragrance, and other body essentials. Reach out to independent beauty consultant Erika Crabb today.

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Reenie's Rhymes

Summer time often frees up time for us at The Pink Event to think about other things besides our great event. We can catch up on our reading and do fun projects around the house. Thank goodness we checked out the literary selection from Reenie's Rhymes.

Owner Angela J. Ramey had a great selection of books, bookmarks, framed art and other printed media. While she is still working on her online presence, you can talk with Angela at 804-329-7230.

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Alicia's Boutique

How many times do you find yourself staring in front of your closet, wishing you had just a few more outfit options? We won’t lie, we do it too. Thankfully, Alicia’s Boutique offers unique and fresh fashion that fits a range of budgets. Her range has the latest shoulder dresses, belted blouses and other too-die-for tops, skirts and dresses that have us more confidently strutting our stuff. Check out her full line of clothes, shoes and accessories here.

 

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Eclectic Palette

 

Judith Wansley has one focus in mind with her art: There is “art for everyone.” And her offerings from Eclectic Palette attested to that. Judith offers hand-made paintings featuring landscapes, portraits, imaginations and everything in between. Find more about her at http://www.judithwansley.com/.

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Tastee Sweets

All this hot weather makes us wish we were somewhere tropical. Alas, the funds aren’t there to head to Jamaica but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring Jamaica to you.

The good bakers over at Tastee Sweets (serving the Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia areas) are masters at creating Jamaican culinary sweets that will delight your taste buds. Great for special occasions or everyday enjoyment, Tastee Sweets can bake you cakes, cupcakes and signature breads in unique flavors like golden rum raisin, Jamaican black fruit, vanilla and sweet sunshine. Don't forget to try their moist banana bread.

We Are Bridal Today!

Technically, The Pink Event is hibernating for a little bit, but the organizers are in full force today at the T Rose International Bridal Show at the Greenbelt Marriott in Greenbelt, MD (located conveniently off the Capital Beltway).

If you're planning your upcoming nuptials, this is the economical show to check out. There is a grand array of wedding services represented at this expo---including us, Diamond Event Services, LLC. Come check us out to discuss how we can make your special day seamless.

And don't forget to see the live fashion show, entertainment and other vendors this afternoon. Go here to register and attend.

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: The Carlton Smith Music Group

It's not a party unless you have two turntables and a microphone! Thank goodness The Pink Event™ could turn to The Carlton Smith Music Group to bring that and more to its March event and more.

What started as a small DJ business in New York City, Carlton Smith Music Group has moved and expanded to covering events large and small in the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. We love watching company president, founder and DJ extraordinaire Michael C. Smith use new technology and old-school mixing techniques to keep the music flowing. Don't try to handle DJ duties on your own. Call Mike and learn about affordable options for your next event.

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Norwood Boutique

We here at The Pink Event™ love adornments, especially those for women of grace! So we were excited to peruse in person the accessories and apparel that is available from Norwood Boutique. 

Catering to African American culture, the boutique sells handmade jewelry, multi-fold designer purses, wraps, sundresses, scarves and other accessories. These items not only are incredibly beautiful, they also edify ladies' outward appearance!

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Scentsy

Independent consultant Doretha "ReCe" Joyner says she was selling another product when she learned about the wonders of Scentsy candles.

"You could have never told me I would start another Direct Sell Business. But I could not help it! I was hook[ed] on the concept of NO FIRE! It was safe! Cute, and smelled very good."

We heartily agree! With no flame, smoke or soot, Scentsy wickless candle systems let you have all the enjoyment of candle fragrances without the fire or danger. And with new summer flavors like lovely Lonicera, juicy Simply Strawberry, and citrusy Tingelo, there's no limit to what mood or atmosphere you want to evoke.

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: AVON

Looking for a change in your makeup or fragrance, but don't want to invest a lot at a department store? AVON's affordable line of the latest in cosmetics, beauty sets, perfumes and bath accessories lets you indulge without spending the kids' college fund.

Representative Danielle Little, who serves the Bowie, Md. area, is able to process your order 24/7 and provide a hot summer deal of free shipping (on orders more than $30; orders for less are just $0.99).

Throw caution to the wind with exotic looks or AVON's solution creams. Find more details online.  

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: The Pearl Modern Spa & Boutique

In our fast-paced society, it's easy to get run down from the constant obligations of work, family and life. But that doesn't mean we're helpless! In fact, The Pearl Modern Spa & Boutique has plenty of solutions for de-stressing and centering your core (and looking beautiful while you're at it). 

If a rainbow wrap (all-in-one body treatment that balances your body and state of mind) isn't your thing, there are plenty of spa services to choose from for the ultimate in relaxation and inner healing.

See how The Pearl Spa can brighten your senses and inner being (did we mention they serve brownies and champagne after treatments just because?!).

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Slumber Parties by Karma G

We love these long, warm days, but there's something fun about romance at night. And if you're looking to empower and spice up your relationship, Slumber Parties by Karma G. has amazing products to help you achieve that goal.

From lotions, sprays and lingerie that gets you in the right mood to even racier items we blush at mentioning, Slumber Parties is a high-quality retailer for romance. It's also a successful business opportunity for many entrepreneurial women. Contact Karma today for an in-home demonstration party, a new order or new business opportunities.  

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Access E-File

They're smiling right now, but these ladies could be pulling out their hair soon over that tricky time of year that hits U.S. workers and small businesses: Filing their taxes in time for the April 17 deadline (a D.C. holiday makes it later this year).

Luckily, there are smart number crunchers available who take that hassle and headache off our hands, and Access E-File is one of them. This firm, devoted to small business professionals, covers tax planning, tax preparation and does free electronic filing (the mode that state and federal government agencies are pushing more Americans to use). Don't wait until the last minute and be in one of those news stories about crowded postal offices. Call Access E-File at 301-622-5400, and get your paperwork sorted out today.

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Jaha Hair Studio

Jaha Hair Studio doesn't just talk the talk when it comes to natural and nurturing hair products (primarily for the African-American community). The stylists walked the walk by offering The Pink Event™ 2012 attendees a chance to receive twists, locs and other services. Based in Silver Spring, Jaha Hair Studio prides itself on natural hair-care services for men, women and children.

In fact, the studio set up the Jaha Natural Hair Academy to teach the techniques needed to keep natural hair clean and styled on a daily basis. "The workshops do not eliminate the need for professional care on a regular basis," Jaha's website says, "but it empowers customers to take care of their hair in its natural state and maintain its beauty between visits to the salon.

At the Pink Event, Jaha Hair Studio also featured boutique fashion jewelry and accessories that were perfect for any lady looking to style up her image. Learn more about this Pink Event 2012 vendor here.

The Pink Event™ 2012 Wrap-Up

With ladies lining up 10 minutes before the doors to the Maryland Ballroom officially opened, The Pink Event™ 2012 did not disappoint with its specialized vendors and motivational sessions. 

The Pink Event™ Vendor Spotlight: Natasha's Just Brittle

Sometimes, success is sweet. And even when it's not, there is the gooey, sugary goodness of Nathasha's Just Brittle to get you by.

The Pink Event™ Charities Give a Face to Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer

When you first hear Krisine Olaes speak, you believe that she's simply an advocate for change and is passionate about bettering the lives of women. But there's more than that.

Amazing Inspiration

Jennifer Lucy Tyler is asking the crowd what issues they have had in her life. She’s had a lot to overcome. “Sometimes when your kids are tripping out, make sure your speaking life to your children. My mother literally spoke me into existence as a woman of God.” An amazing speaker at The Pink Event™ 2012.

The Pink Event™ Speakers Rule!

We have a bustling crowd in the speaker section of The Pink Event™ 2012. Yolanda Woodlee kicked off the event with her inspiring tale for overcoming breast cancer. Now, Vanessa Elam is giving great fashion tips and mental shortcuts for a more tranquil life.

The Pink Event will have more speakers throughout the day (which goes until 5 p.m. today at the Holiday Inn in Laurel, Md.). Come see and be inspired!

Come In Ladies!

The Pink Event™ 2012 is happening now! But you ladies were already excited, that you lined up ahead of time!

Thank you to The Pink Event volunteers Estefania Holler and Emily Reagan for "womanning" the registration desk. 

The Pink Event™ 2012 Is On!

It's starting to come alive! We're just 30 minutes until we kick off The Pink Event™ 2012, and the Maryland Ballroom at the Holiday Inn in Laurel, Md., is filling up with vendors.  We’ll have updates throughout the day about the great items, speakers, and women we have at the women-focused expo.

Are you in the area? Stop by! Find all of the details here: www.thepinkevent.net.

Tomorrow's Forecast: Perfect Day for Attending The Pink Event™

As you look ahead for the weekend weather, The Pink Event™ can forecast there's a 100% chance of:

• Interacting with 25 high-quality vendors that tailored to the needs of women
• Picking up a pink swag bag (as long as your one of our first 75 attendees)
• Getting exposure to uplifting and inspirational thoughts from our panel of speakers
• Helping two fantastic charities that promote breast cancer and domestic violence awareness
• And of course, having fun

°F. Sounds like a perfect day to spend indoors at the Holiday Inn in Laurel, Md. (just off Interstate 95).

If you haven't ordered your ticket yet, do it before midnight tonight to get the early-bird price of $15 each. We can't wait to see you there!

Do You Want to Be Our Pink (or Purple) Lady?

Ladies, we are getting so close to the extravaganza of The Pink Event™ 2012 that we can practically taste it! It's going to be fun, but we always are thinking of ways to up the ante! That's where our attendees come in.

Wear your prettiest and best pink (or purple) shirt, blouse, dress or otherwise top when you attend The Pink Event, and you will be in the running to be our Pink Lady. That could entail a great prize but we're not disclosing anything just yet.

Be sure to get your early-bird ticket price of $15 (it's $20 each on Saturday) now. We can't wait to see you there!

It's Almost Here​! The Pink Event™ 2012 Amazes This Saturday

The Pink Event™ bursts onto the scene this Saturday, March 3, at the Holiday Inn in Laurel, Md., featuring specialized vendors and mini-inspirational sessions that promote women empowerment.

The annual one-day expo (from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will have 25 women-focused merchants, providing everything from wickless candles, jewelry, and stationary to clothes, hair care, accessories and anti-cellulite products. The first 75 attendees will receive a "pink swag bag" filled with gift certificates, coupons, and other goodies.

"Ladies, this event is designed to be your day for pampering, friendship, and fun," says The Pink Event Founder Tamika Josephs-Smith. "We have combined a charitable mission with high-quality shopping for a winning event," she says, noting the expo will equally donate 65 percent of ticket sales to the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and the House of Ruth Maryland.

• Jennifer Lucy Tyler—author and faith-based speaker
• Vanessa Elam—image consultant and lifestyle coach 
• Tiffany Moody—makeup artist 
• Yolanda Woodlee—breast cancer survivor 
• Belinda Prattis and Emily Mariner—volunteers for the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® 
• Adrian Fauntleroy and Kristine Olaes—volunteers for the House of Ruth Maryland

The Pink Event also will feature live performances from local-area, neo-soul singer Yorrelle, who will perform from her 2010 debut album, "Feels Like Love." Learn more about the expo and buy early tickets for $15 each ($20 the day of the event) at www.thepinkevent.net.

Feast Your Eyes on The Pink Event™ Swag Bags!

While we're pretty confident that The Pink Event™ this coming Saturday at the Holiday Inn in Laurel, Md. will knock your socks off, the staff here love to throw in fun incentives. Hence, we were stuffing swag bags like crazy this past weekend as we prepare for the second annual women's shopping expo that will feature more than 25 specialty vendors, motivational speakers, entertainment and door prizes.

For the first 75 attendees, we've put together swag bags with everything you see above. We aren't giving away all of the details, but we will say there are gift certificates and incredible coupons (along with a stylish black tote bag emblazoned in pink with The Pink Event signature) that you won't want to miss!

What Are You Waiting For? Get Your Pink Event Ticket Today!!

Ladies, the countdown is on to Maryland's best women's shopping and empowerment expo! It's only 8 more days until The Pink Event™ 2012 takes over the Maryland Ballroom at the Holiday Inn-Laurel West and showcases exciting products and services from more than 25 niche vendors.

Mixed throughout the all-day expo (running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 3) are motivational speakers with quick talks about issues that matter to women—from spotting domestic violence and understanding breast cancer to remaking your inner/outer image and application tricks for flawless makeup. Plus, we've secured sensational soul singer Yorrelle to get you in the groove of great shopping and networking.

Singer Yorrelle to Entertain at The Pink Event™ 2012

Yorrelle’s neo-soul songs about harmony, God’s love and “mocha-choca” goodness will add an extra burst of inspirational sass next week at The Pink Event™ (March 3).

Yorrelle—who says she’s "meant to sing and meant to inspire"—will perform in the middle of The Pink Event, a one day, women-focused expo held at the Holiday Inn in Laurel, Md. She’ll perform a select set of favorite songs from her first release, “Feels Like Love.”

Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care & Adoption Talks with The Pink Event™

One thing we're excited about with our elite selection of niche vendors participating in The Pink Event™ 2012 is that they're not all the same—or even selling products or services. This is the case with the Prince George's County Department of Social Services, Foster Care and Adoption. The agency instead is hoping to bring some much-needed attention to the county's need for foster and adoptive parents.  

We sat down with agency representative Lisa Robertson to talk about what Prince George’s County hopes to achieve with Pink Event attendees:

Ladies, Can We Talk about the Shopping?!

If you're like most of us gals in the Washington/Baltimore area, you work hard and enjoy those blessed (but sparse) times when you can indulge and pamper yourself. And if shopping amongst unique and fun products and services tailored to women is your forte, we have the perfect event for you!

The Pink Event™ 2012 promises to deliver a high-caliber lineup of vendors who know what it means to treat a lady right. So let's examine what you'll see at the expo on March 3 (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Laurel West):

House of Ruth Maryland Volunteers Will Talk about Efforts at The Pink Event™

The Pink Event™ 2012 is excited to announce that Adrian Fauntleroy and Kristine Olaes from the House of Ruth Maryland will be at the one-day women's expo (March 3, Holiday Inn--Laurel West) to discuss the domestic violence shelter's efforts.

House of Ruth Maryland is one of two charities that will equally receive 65 percent of ticket sale proceeds from the expo, which features a plethora of niche vendors, inspirational speakers and fun door prizes.

Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Volunteers on Hand at The Pink Event 2012™

The Pink Event 2012™ is excited to announce that the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® volunteers Belinda Prattis and Emily Mariner will be at the women's expo to talk about the importance of breast cancer awareness.

The volunteers will be on hand at The Pink Event—which will be held on March 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn-Laurel West—to talk about the organization’s efforts in providing education, screening, treatments and support services to women, men and families with breast cancer. Komen Maryland is one of two charities that will equally receive 65 percent of ticket sales from The Pink Event.
  
"The Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was honored when asked by The Pink Event to be a charity partner," says Robin Prothro, Executive Director of Komen Maryland, headquartered in Towson. "Participating in this event allows us to reach additional women to encourage them to get screened and be cognizant of their breast health."

Show Yourself a Little Love: Attend The Pink Event™ 2012

Happy Valentine's Day, ladies! Today is the day your significant other has the opportunity to show you how much you're loved. It's the opportunity for your parents, children, friends, loved ones, pets and others to express their appreciation of you, and vice versa. It's a day spanning back generations as a way to celebrate courtly, romantic, and steadfast love.

And we at The Pink Event™ love Valentine's Day! But whether you're attached or single, take time today to give yourself a little love. We suggest registering now for The Pink Event 2012 on March 3.

Tiffany Moody Brings Makeovers to The Pink Event™ 2012

Makeup artist Tiffany Moody loves helping women look their best—and she’ll help ladies understand how to achieve this during a mini-inspirational session at The Pink Event™ (March 3), a one-day, women-focused expo held at the Holiday Inn in Laurel, Md.  

Moody—a makeup artist for The Pearl Spa in Fulton, Md.—is one of six local experts speaking at The Pink Event’s full line-up of women-focused sessions, covering topics from image makeovers to understanding domestic violence.  

One makeup myth Moody says she’s ready to challenge is the rule that certain skin tones have limited color palettes. “I think a lot of women are afraid of colors. But that’s mainly because they don’t know how to apply their makeup tools,” says Moody, who applies makeup to celebrity clients like Radio One owner Cathy Hughes.

Charity Spotlight: Anne Arundel County Firefighters Donate $10,000 to Susan G. Komen Foundation

We here at the Pink Event™ love firefighters! And we highlighted back in October that Anne Arundel County firefighters were stepping up their heroism by wearing specially designed T-shirts promoting breast cancer awareness while on duty.

Late Wednesday morning, those firefighters from local 1563 made a full circle by donating $10,000 from shirt sales and other efforts to the Susan G. Komen Foundation (and its Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®), as noted by WMAR ABC-2.  

Charity Spotlight: The House of Ruth Maryland Helps Woman Make Revolution

It's always great when a charity can share success stories of domestic violence survivors who turned their life around thanks to the support network set up to aid them and their families. It's even better when a former victim is featured on ABC's The Revolution, as was the case for the House of Ruth Maryland.

The Baltimore-based leading domestic violence nonprofit, an official charity for The Pink Event™ 2012, helped Veronica Baylor-Ginyard (a single mother of eight) escape domestic abuse. Veronica talked with the The Revolution co-host Ty Pennington about her traumatic experience of being "to hell and back."

In The News: Breast Cancer's Continued Toll on Young Survivors

While amazing technologies and innovation has helped women have a higher survival rate when battling breast cancer, a recent ABC News profile highlights an unfortunate side effect--young women experiencing major quality of life challenges.

Undoubtedly, these women would likely choose the risk of psychological stress, weight gain, drops in physical activity and even reproductive issues over a certain death. But as ABC News points to a new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, this pushes many young survivors into lower quality of life with mental and health problems.

Breast Cancer Survivor to Speak at The Pink Event® 2012

It’s only been a little more than a year since her diagnosis, but Yolanda Woodlee says her life is forever changed after battling Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) breast cancer. Still, her upbeat attitude and persistent hope are two things she hopes attendees will take away when Woodlee talks about her experience at The Pink Event on March 3, 2012. 

“All of our experiences with breast cancer are so different but the key is to stay on top of it,” says Woodlee, a former Washington Post political reporter who lives in Silver Spring. “I kept telling myself, okay the breast cancer caught up with me. But it’s early and it didn’t really get me yet.”