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.