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Budding Entrepreneur from the Bay Area: Audrey Lo

Monta Vista High has had its headlines in recent months with the news of young successful entrepreneurs.  I had the opportunity to speak to one of it's "offspring," Audrey Lo.  Audrey's roots are from the bay area and since then has been riding high on her ambitions to form a company called Ballerinies, a company that focuses on hand-crafted ballet shoes for aspiring ballerinas.

This up-and-coming entrepreneur has always had a passion for dance and has realized her dreams of incorporating it into an expanding company.  Here's a transcript of our interview with this talented individual from the Bay Area.  We talk about how the bay has influenced her aspirations and goals for her company as well as what style means to her.

 

Fashionable Food: Paulette Macarons

Looking for a "just-right" pastry for your sweet tooth?  I suggest you try Paulette Macaron.  Paulette brings the element of haute couture in fashion into desserts with Haute Patisserie.  The whole business is stylish from all aspects:  packaging, website, store design, and of course, the macarons.

Paulette Koumetz collaborated with Christophe Michalak to bring Paulette Macarons.  Christophe is a renowned French pastry chef further recognized by the fact he was a 2005 winner of the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie (the World Pastry Cup).

Each macaron is designed inside and out.  Not only are they soft and fluffy, and made with just the right amount of sweetness and texture, but Paulette's has even gone as far as being a certified Kosher dairy product.

Santana Row Presents: Dinner on the Row & A Show

 

For those of you who always enjoy the atmosphere of Santana Row in the Bay Area, you might be interested in attending “Dinner on the Row & A Show.”  Brought to you by Santana Row and the San Jose Repertory Theatre from March 21^st through April 18^th.  You can enjoy a prix fixe two-course dinner for two which includes a soup, salad, or appetizer and choice of entrée.

This offer is from any Sunday- Wednesday evening for $24.95/ person as well as two complimentary tickets to the production Ain’t Misbehavin’.  After your meal save your receipt to show your purchase of two dinners to the Santana Row Concierge where you will receive a voucher for two show tickets to Ain’t Misbehavin’.  Will supplies last.

To reserve your table: Attend one of the 11 participating Santana Row restaurants: LB Steak, Roux Louisiana Kitchen, Sino, Thea Mediterranean, Village California Bistro, Rosie McCann’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, Consuelo Mexican Bistro, Left Bank Brasserie, Amber India, Yankee Pier and The Counter.

For more information, call 408-551-4611

Winter on the Runway- Fall Fashion Event in Palo Alto, CA

If you’re looking for a fabulous fashion event in the South Bay, Aspiring couture has just the event for you. Winter on the Runway will feature the latest collections from 20 different designers.

Drink, hors d’oeuvers, and deserts from Satura Cakes will be provided to guests.  You even have a chance to enter to win prizes and Fab freebies.

The fashion experience is on December 12, 2009 3pm and 7pm at the Palo Alto Women’s club (475 Homer Ave, Palo A lot, Ca 94031).

Price:

$10 general admission

$20 VIP admission (front row, $10 gift card and more)

 

Purchase tickets at:

Online: www.aspiringcouture .com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 408.710.0732

Revelation by M.E.

Ready for a night out on the town right after work?  Wouldn’t it be great to just make a few easy adjustments to your garment instead of having to do a complete wardrobe change?  Well, Myrda Monasterial and Eloisa Serrano have your solution.  These hard-working fashion entrepreneurs decided to produce a line of garments that provide you with an easy transition from day to night wear.

Their line is great for the independent women on the go, ready to take the world over and not yet ready to settle down.  For just having started their line a little over a year ago, Myrda and Eloisa have made huge accomplishments.  Adding to their list of accomplishments is the fact that they use a fabric called Modal.  The fabric is environmentally conscious.  The process of producing this type of fabric does not pollute as much as Rayon or other synthetic fabric.  Modal has the feel of cotton and the shine of synthetic fabric.  Not only do they think green, but they also manufacture everything domestically.  Everything is produced in San Francisco.

Getting it Right with Hair - Atelier at Santana Row

Sometimes it's hard to find the right fit for a hair stylist that will allow for optimum "wow" factor in terms of the total outcome of an ensemble. I've been on the lookout for that salon where I can leave happy, knowing t hat will be true.

Recently, I was recommended to the Atelier Aveda SalonSpa located on the upscale, mixed-use shopping strip in San Jose known as Santana Row.  The great part about this location is you can take a little shopping detour at retailers like Burberry, Cole Haan or Footcandy.  Or even go for the many luxury restaurants like Amber India, BlowFish Sushi, or Straits Cafe.  Possibly, you might want to satisfy your sweet tooth and stop by Cocola Bakery (yum).

Take the Joey Tote Step Toward the Green Initiative

For those moving forward in the going green initiative, check out Joey Totes. It seems that every company these days is trying to make hip, trendy eco bags - this is true. Joey Totes keep the environment in mind because of its' reusable nature, but the difference is these bags are highly durable. The totes are made out of rip-stop nylon, they hold up to 40 pounds, and they are machine washable.