VOLTA is a captivating voyage of discovery. It’s about finding yourself, and unveiling your personal powers. Inspired in part by the adventurous spirit that fuels the culture of street sports, the show weaves acrobatics in a visually striking world driven by a stirring melodic score.
VOLTA is a story of transformation. It is about being true to oneself, fulfilling one’s true potential, and recognizing one’s own power to make it possible. Ultimate freedom comes with self-acceptance, and with the liberation of the judgement of others.
Freedom is the ultimate achievement.
VOLTA’s stage has a pulse and a life its own. In a heartbeat, it can turn from a dark, stone-dead quarry into a cathedral of light. Be sure to check it out before it is gone!
On Monday, August 26th, 2019 Atlanta’s most philanthropic and fashionable affair, Jeffrey Fashion Cares, celebrated 27 stylish years. The annual event, which has become a mainstay on Atlanta’s social circuit, was founded by acclaimed retailer and arbiter of style, Jeffrey Kalinsky, who recently expanded his Atlanta store in Phipps Plaza and is now offering both men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry.
We enjoyed a cocktail reception and dynamic silent auction followed by a high-energy live auction where $100,000 was raised in under 15 minutes! The evening’s pièce de résistance, a runway show featuring Kalinsky’s style selections from high-end designer looks from Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, Sacai, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Valentino, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. The 2019 event was held at Phipps Plaza and benefits the Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF), and the Medical University of South Carolina.
There were so many stylish Fall fashion previews that were stunning on the runway, but four trends stood out.
Fun Thigh High Boots
Fringe, fur, and animal print boots that make an outfit super playful were definitely and inspiration for #FallFashion.
Neon Colors
Surprisingly, the show featured many bright and fun colors including neons.
Sequin
As expected metallic and sequin looks will be making a comeback as we head towards the holidays.
Unique Trench Coats
Coats that were belted, worn as capes, long and short were featured in this years show. Keep your layers light and easy with one of these trendy trenches.
I would like to extend a special thanks to Caren West Public Relations for keeping the Chicks on her radar and having us at this event. We really enjoyed attending and covering this event!
Thank you fashion pundits for making this seasons HOTTEST trend, totally affordable!! One little detail was seen from runway to runway, did you catch it? Embellished bobby pins and barrettes! As a mom of two daughters, I have always had a weakness for cute hair ties and clips, but these accessories made me do a double take.
See Ways To Style on Instagram #BobbyPin
Check out these super affordable affordable sets from $3-$20, how can you go wrong?
Dress them up or dress them down- this easy little touch can elevate your #OOTD!
I have highlighted some of the things that I love to do around the Atlanta area before. One in particular has become really special to is Stone Mountain. Its always an adventure and a family affair when you go there. The trails, the events, the scenery all add up to the memories I have had at this place starting almost 20 years ago when I was in college. My husband and I went on our first date there – we climbed it and chatted the whole way up- best first date ever! It was the perfect start to a relationship filled with fun and adventure (going on 14 years this year).
Stone Mountain is a true all year round experience and as someone who has been a member there for several years, I can say that it is one of the best investments I make year after year. You can look up the benefits of membership yourself, but I want to share why getting into nature with my family and friends brings me the greatest joy of all.
My father is very ‘outdoorsy’ and that gene has definitely passed down to Sonia and I. We watched very little television as kids because my Dad always thought it was better for us to spend our time outside walking, gardening, enjoying the breeze, or doing ANYTHING other than watch TV. The memories we made seeing new parts of our town, or carving out new paths were priceless. I am quite sure that at one point or another we have been to most of the state parks and nature preserves in Illinois. Now that I don’t live near my parents, I am so grateful for that time we spent together talking about their childhood or our lives.
Similarly, getting into nature and checking in with my kids and friends over a walk has become part of our routine in our day to day life. On most days we bike on our street, play tennis, or just sit on our porch, but when we have time, we go to Stone Mountain.
From riding the gondola that takes you to the top, riding the train around the mountain, watching the laser show, or tubing down Snow Mountain, this place is amazing!
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