m.Bellish Holiday Party 12.10.09

m.Bellish Holiday Party 12.10.09

Images by Debra Ham Photography

www.debraham.com

Shout out to Gables West Ave. in Houston, TX for allowing us to host in their beautiful space.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Taco Milagro

Water 2 Wine

Besides the fact that I sweated my face off in Houston's humidity, I had such a good time last week! Below are pics from Haute Town Summer in the City @ Four Seasons Hotel

Images Courtesy of Debra Ham Photography

Cocktails a flowin'

Heather Pray & Naima Singletary

Sponsor Houston Modern Luxury

Poolside fashion show

What's up people of the FREE WORLD! Thursday is loaded with events, but as always these are my top five (T5)! Subscribe to your right and have this list sent to your inbox once a week. You'll be glad you did. :)

Thursday, May 21, 2009

40 Under 40 & Battle of the Business Bands
Warehouse Live
813 St. Emanuel St.
4pm-9pm
Houston, TX
Suggested Attire: Business Rock

This is going to be fun! Forty Houston movers and shakers under 40 are being honored at Warehouse Live. Come enjoy rock music, great food, and connect with some of Houston's doers. Yeah, I just made that word up. ;)

For tickets or more info click here

Young & Powerful Group Launch Event
Reign
4105 Washington
Houston, TX
6pm-10pm

I've never attended an event associated with this group, but the name alone caught my attention. I'm young and I'm powerful, Reign is supposed to be a cool venue (it's new), so as of today, I'll be there. Well, after Haute Town & 40 under 40. Man it's going to be a good and looong evening.

Haute Town...Summer in the City
Four Seasons + Houston Downtown Alliance
Four Seasons Hotel
4th floor pool pavillion
1300 Lamar
Houston, TX
6pm-10pm
713-658-8938
info@downtownhouston.org

This has fun written ALL over it! Poolside fashion show @ 8, Houston Chronicle's ShopGirl
Mrs. Heather Ellis Stable is the emcee, flowing bites and bevs, after party @ Warehouse Live, and in a space such as the Four Seasons? Paaaleeez!!
Tickets: $75-$125 (individual + vip + afterparty)
Complimentary Valet
a portion of the proceeds go toward Houston Downtown Improvement

Saturday, May 23, 2009

Moet & Hotel ZaZa
Memorial Day Party @ Hotel ZaZa
5701 Main St.
Houston, TX

Complimentary admission before 10pm w/rsvp
Tables: (832) 794-0743 or (713) 459-8556

Be @ your Best| Be Beautiful...Be ZaZa
I might be there, depends on what comes up between now and then.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Open Model Call-6th Annual Fashion on the Square
ODC Dance Studio
351 Shotwell
San Francisco, CA
6:30pm-8:30pm
510-550-2513
info@fashiononthesquare.com

I have worked as Asst. Backstage Coordinator for this event for several years and fully endorse
it. Indeed and without a doubt, it's the hotness, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it!

We are seeking volunteer models ages 17+ to strut in the July 25th Couture runway show.
Donation to audition: $25 (cash only)
partial proceeds to benefit: Wardrobe for Opportunity, K.I.D.S., and Fashion Delivers

Love, peace and all that good stuff.....

Naima
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Champagne & Ribs benefiting the Contemporary Arts Museum
May 13, 2009
images courtesy of Debra Ham Photography

I'm so glad I had two options for clothing for this night. Originally I thought it was gonna be much more formal, thank goodness it wasn't because I was not in the mood. It was a blast! Great food, fabulous people, perfect cause, and the cocktails....dangerously naughty...


McQueen & Naima

Dikembe Mutombo & Naima

Pretty girls I thought should be photographed

The fabulous Mr. John Guess Jr. a great man and supporter of CAM

Antoinette, McQueen (go see him @ McQueen's Custom Tailoring on Almeda, super cool guy), and their friends

Good Co. buffet: ribs, chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, and seasoned bread...and at the bar? endless black velvet cocktails, pomegranate martinis, beer, champagne, and more

Ron Green & Ramon Manning

Naima & The Dao Family (family of Chloe Dao, 2nd Project Runway winner, 2006)

from left: I forget her name & Gabrielle Gunn

Bryce Kennard & Tracey Ferguson

Larry, Roslyn, Francis, Naima, & I apologize I forget his name....

Hey people! Here are my TOP 5 (T5) haps for the week of May 11th:

May 13, 2009

Video Marketing Expo
Hilton Hotel
500 East 4th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
http://www.vmx09.com/
Tickets: $299

I think anyone who either wants to learn about the video marketing craze, capitalize on the craze, or simply find a reason to get out of town should attend this event.

InHouston Networking Event
The Tasting Room
Uptown Park
Houston, TX
http://inhouston.ning.com/

This is a bonafied group of professionals that really do network. I've attended before and if you're looking to connect with other professionals, this is a great place to do so. FREE


Champagne & Ribs
Contemporary Arts Museum

Conceived and hosted by African American board members of the Museum, this event celebrates the Museum’s long history of commitment to diversity and art and artists of color. Bring yourself and some friends to enjoy a festive night of champagne and barbecue while listening to live jazz. Champagne & Ribs is held every spring on the Museum's Mary and Herb Kempner Terrace. Thank you for the invitation Mr. Guess. See you there! Tickets: $100

May 15, 2009

The Opening Act

002 Magazine and Planned Parenthood Young Leaders
House of Blues
1204 Caroline
Houston, TX

Vodka cocktails and lite bites by Max's Wine Dive and Morton's Steakhouse, a rockin' good time and not to mention good people; there are some really good and cool people in charge
of making this all happen. Shout out to Planned Linda with Planned Parenthood,
and Grace Rodriguez with AYN Brand. Count me in! Tickets: $20
ALL to benefit Planned Parenthood

May 14, 2009

Open House + Art

5010 Jason

Houston, TX

713-224-2777

sandra@gunn.net

Sandra Gunn Properties will be hosting the evening with conversation and cocktails about homes and art in the newest home designed and built by studioMET. I wanna see what's new and meet this Sandra chick! FREE

See you in the streets! :)

Naima Singletary

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Good Morning People of The Free World! There are about 46 events
in the Houston area this week, but below are my top five (T5).
And why are my top five important? Because I said so..and because I'm in the know...

May 4, 2009

Fashion Show and Wine Sipping
Crescent Moon Wine Bar, Spring, TX

This is a new wine bar and it feels good in the space. Total Tuscany feel with wooden adornments and custom-looking wall sconces. And I actually want to chill in their almost MTV Cribs-style bathrooms....a girls' best friend. Stacey Harris Images is the coordinator and stylist for the event, she's a doll, a good person, and loves what she does, she gets my vote. See you tonight Stacey! ;) Tickets $20

May 5, 2009 (Feliz Cinco de Mayo!!)

Cinco de Mayo with Distinguido Tequila & Get Connected Mixers
Club 26ten, 2510 Sage, Houston, TX
6pm-10pm

Besides the free Tequila cocktails, guest host Endria Chachere, author of We Need 2 Talk Now will be signing her new book. FREE

Cinco de Art Car, Cinco de Cocktails
High Fashion Home
3100 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77006
7pm-9pm

Enjoy bites by Angelo's, cocktails and the music of DJ Senega.

$20 donation benefiting Houston Grand Opera’s O.N.
Purchase your tickets online
Or by phone @ 713.228.OPERA

May 6, 2009

Power of Possibilities Breakfast
Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas
Intercontinental Hotel
2222 West Loop South
Houston, TX
713-831-6559
elaine.dillard@pphset.org

Did you know teen childbearing costs taxpayers at least $1 billion/year? I didn't. And beyond that, what about the issues underlying the real problem?! That's why I'm attending this FREE breakfast on Wednesday. Join Mistress of Ceremonies Linda Lorelle - journalist and founder of the Linda Lorelle Scholarship Fund - at a FREE breakfast to hear firsthand from teens who are reaching out to their peers to be more sexually responsible and aware. FREE

May 8, 2009

New Exhibitions Opening @ Lawndale Art Center
4912 Main
Houston, TX
6pm-8:30pm
713-528-5858
askus@lawndaleartcenter.org

This place just exudes and encourages art in so many forms (not to mention reminds me of my home of San Francisco), and they're showcasing tons of it starting this Friday!! Artist talks begin @ 6pm. FREE

Of course there's more, but I'm just not feelin' them as much....see you in the streets

Naima ;)

Naima here: ok so you've probably figured out we've changed our name to Houston Revealed. It still feels a bit restrictive, but it'll do for now.

There's tons going on this week, but this is what we actually care about:

Wednesday, April 29th

These women are hosting an event at Franklin Lofts, super cool site, and the women behind it make things happen in this town. FREE

Pink Door Non-Profit is having an event @ Salud Winery. I like the founders and what they're doing. FREE

The uber Italian designer Valentino has been put into film by Filmmaker Matt Tyrnauer, and a behind-the-scenes conversation with him and Houston Princess (and billionaire) Lynn Wyatt is taking place at the Museum's Brown Auditorium Theater. FREE

Thursday, April 30th

Galleria Chamber Afterhours Mixer @ Post Oak Grill 5:30-7:30, FREE
Martin Lawrence Comedy Auditions and Show, 113331 Kuykendahl, 8pm, tickets: $15

Friday, May 1st

These chicks got it goin' on, and I'm impressed. Meet them at DUO 6pm-8pm and check out their site for a 25% shopping discount. FREE

Of course there's more, but I'm not sure if I actually care to write about it. Until next time.....the meek shall inherit the passenger seat... ;)

We're changing our name........

There's a site in Houston called Dish-Houston and we knew that, but thought it wouldn't be that big a deal. Turns out, it's just too close for comfort. Dig Houston and Dish Houston? No. So instead of Dig Houston, which we really do like, we're renaming ourselves. But here's the wall...we haven't decided yet, so stay tuned. Later....

The Beginning of this Beautiful Mess

ok, so the intention here is to be a source in decision-making for experiencing what Houston has to offer. When we say 'offer' we mean in terms of where to eat, shop, hang out, book a party, go to a kick-ass party, get a manicure, bring a visiting friend, and so on. You get it right?



From time to time we'll feature super short videos, but most of the time there'll probably be short insight into what we've discovered and what you should consider before exerting your slim time and hawk-protected money. Sorta like yelp, but much more personal and honest, and as diplomatic as our mood allows :P