[EVENT RECAP] TOAST Beauty & The Brunch: Pop-Up Beauty Bar & Unlimited Mimosa Brunch

[EVENT RECAP]

TOAST Beauty and the Brunch

An Afternoon of Beauty, Brunch & Bubbly at St. Gregory Hotel

 

Last Saturday, June 21, DC Beauties gathered at the M Street Bar and Grill at the luxurious St. Gregory Hotel for an afternoon of beauty, brunch and bubbly!  At the second annual TOAST Beauty and the Brunch, guests enjoyed the TOAST Beauty Bar and received complimentary beauty and health services from the DC area’s top nail, hair and make-up artists, “Glam Squad.”  Faces by Sonia gave beauties fresh faces for a day out, while Sheri Jhon Salon, a mobile hair service, completed looks with dramatic hair transformations.  Re Nu Me Organic Essentials pampered beauties with hand massages with their fragrant organic body butters and oils. Sassy Nail Salon and Spa manicured nails and provided summer nail polish trends to attendees and Plush Beauty Box finished up makeovers with a lip bar.  It Works! Independent Distributor Shonita Roy made attendees healthy treats with chocolate and banana protein smoothies to energize guests and promote healthy lifestyles and nutrition.

Celebrity photographer Marcus Bennett captured new looks and faces of attendees at the TOAST Brunch Beauty Lounge.

VIPs, Sponsors and Media were invited to the VIP Beauty Experience from 11am-noon received and received one-on-one beauty treatments and consultations from the TOAST Beauty Bar Glam Squad.  All guests enjoyed a luscious three-course, unlimited mimosa brunch and received swag bags that included items from Uptown Magazine, Skinny Girl Cocktails and Fullips.

Raffle winners won amazing prizes from It Works!, Pinnacle Vodka, Bartenura Moscato, Bratty Behavior and (1) complimentary admission and brunch to next TOAST Brunch in August among others goodies!

TOAST Brunch is collaborative event concept by Aja Inc. and BIO Events & Public Relations.

 

Photo Credit: Marcus Bennett

 

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{BIOEventsPR EVENT} TOAST Beauty and the Brunch: Pop-Up Beauty Bar at St. Gregory Hotel

 

TOAST Beauty & the Brunch will feature a three-course mimosa brunch and TOAST Beauty Bar, a pop-up beauty boutique highlighting some of the DMV’s top hair, make-up, and nail stylists.  Guests will have the opportunity to receive complimentary beauty services from It Works!, Plush Beautiq, Sassy Nail Salon & Spa, and Sheri Jhon Salon.  Celebrity Photographer, Marcus Bennett, will be on site to take glamour pictures of guests after receiving beauty services.

TOAST Beauty & the Brunch is the perfect opportunity to get pampered and enjoy a delectable three-course brunch with unlimited mimosas.   Join a young, professional crowd at the M Street Bar and Grill at the St. Gregory Hotel on Saturday, June 21 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM.

VIP’s, Sponsors and Media will enjoy this exclusive beauty experience from 11:00AM – 12:00PM.  There will be VIP Gift Bags for the first 25 VIP’s to purchase tickets.  Raffle tickets are available; prizes include Bartenura Moscato, Be & D Sneakers, Bratty Behavior, It Works!, and Pinnacle Vodka.

WHAT:         “TOAST Beauty & the Brunch” Brunch and Day Party featuring the TOAST Beauty Bar

WHEN:        Saturday June 21, 2014 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

VIP Beauty Experience 11:00AM -12:00PM

WHERE:     M Street Bar and Grill at the St. Gregory Hotel, 2033 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036

WHY:           To beautify and glamorize yourself with friends while enjoying unlimited bubbly!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:     Fashion & Beauty Bloggers, Vloggers, Editors, Stylists, Publicists, Beauty Representatives, Lifestyle Brands, Beauty Brands, Make-Up Artists, Fashionistas, Beauty Aficionados

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TICKETS & RESERVATIONS
www.TOASTBeautyandtheBrunch.eventbrite.com

NEWS: Owner of BIO Events & PR listed as Forty UNDER 40 Prince George’s County 2014

Kimberly Williams, Owner of BIO Events & Public Relations, has been selected as Forty UNDER 40 Prince George’s County 2014 presented by the  Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund (PGCSIF).  This honor recognizes extraordinary Prince George’s County, Maryland residents, under 40, to highlight their contributions and encourage civic engagement in the County.

There will be an Awards Presentation and Reception January 29, 2014 from 6-9PM at the The Sunset Room National Harbor.  Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.

The PGCSIF is a a sponsored program fund of the Community Foundation for Prince George’s County.  It works as a catalyst for social impact. Its mission is to build social capital and invest in new approaches to solving challenges in Prince George’s County.

See full listing of all honorees below.

EVENT RECAP: Wag The TOAST: Dog Friendly Brunch Supporting The Washington Humane Society

 

 

Wag the TOAST!

Unlimited Mimosa, Dog Friendly Brunch,
Supporting the Washington Humane Society!

Saturday July 20th, 2013
11:00AM- 4:00PM 

Wag The TOAST, an unlimited mimosa, dog friendly brunch benefiting the Washington Humane Society brought out DC’s top dogs last Saturday!  DC’s finest pooches and people  gathered at Levante’s  in Dupont Circle along with the Washington Humane Society.  Wag The TOAST proved that the District loves dogs!  Many dog owners and lovers alike joined forces to help get dogs adopted in the DMV area.  Several dogs were up for adoption and got the opportunity to mix and mingle with potential owners.

VIP people and pooches received gift bags chocked full of fab swag.  The Big Bad Woof “Essentials for the Socially Conscious Pet” provided gift cards and goodies for VIP dogs and people.   Wag Time and Fur Pals stuffed the gift bags  items for the posh pet in your life.  Fur Get Me Not “Enrich, Play, Thrive”, made sure no puppy went without water, generously providing collapsable dog bowls.

Hosted by top DC dogs, @BiggieBoyDC & Marley (Niki Charles), Bradley Superstar (Brea Ellis), @TheDutchMonster (Jessica Penzari), Jaxon “Jax” Fela Ford (Kenni Ford), King Louis (L’Ore’al Yates of  www.IamSuperGorge.com), and London (Elly Shariat).

“The Washington Humane Society (WHS) is excited to work with TOAST to promote animal welfare in Washington, DC,” said Kathleen Simone, Special Events and Development Coordinator for the Washington Humane Society.

Wag The TOAST is creation of Niki Charles (Aja Inc.), Jessica Penzari (Wanderlust PR), and Kimberly E. Williams (BIOEventsPR).

Photo Credit: Dennis Kelly

 

 

 

MORE IMAGES:

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Wag the TOAST!

Unlimited Mimosa, Dog Friendly Brunch, 

Supporting the Washington Humane Society with Media Partner DC 50 The CW Network!

 

Saturday July 20th, 2013   

11:00AM- 4:00PM 

 

 

The TOAST Brunch series is giving back to the community with Wag The TOAST, an unlimited mimosa, dog friendly brunch benefiting the Washington Humane Society! Join DC’s finest pooches and people at Levante’s 1320 19th St., NW Washington, DC 20036 on Saturday July 20th, from 11am-4pm.  Wag The TOAST is excited to announce DC 50, The CW Network as a media partner.  Brian the Dog from Family Guy will be in attendance so bring your cameras!   Sign up to win a trip to Hollywood to attend a the Arsenio Hall show and other special giveaways courtesy of DC 50 The CW Network.  

Hosted by top DC dogs, @BiggieBoyDC & Marley (Niki Charles), Bradley Superstar (Brea Ellis), @TheDutchMonster (Jessica Penzari), Jaxon “Jax” Fela Ford (Kenni Ford), King Louis (L’Ore’al Yates of  www.IamSuperGorge.com), London (Elly Shariat),  Nino (Kimberly), and  Zoie (Jenni Izumi).

The TOAST Brunch team is comprised of dog lovers who feel compelled to support the Washington Humane Society and all the good work they do.  TOAST Brunch is proud to be contributing to such an important cause and is excited to have supporters such as The Big Bad Woof “Essentials for the Socially Conscious Pet” providing gift cards and goodies, Wag Time with items for the posh pet in your life, Fur Get Me Not “Enrich, Play, Thrive”, is giving back with lots of fun items all in the VIP gift bags available in limited quality for Wag The TOAST VIP people and pooches.  

For RSVP & VIP Tickets:

 www.WagTheTOAST.Eventbrite.com

www.WagTheTOAST.Splashthat.com

 

 

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{EVENT RECAP/IMAGES} TOAST de Mayo Unlimited Mimosa Brunch | Saturday May 4th

TOAST de Mayo 
 

Unlimited Mimosa Brunch and Cinco de Mayo Celebration

 

The TOAST Brunch series sizzled last Saturday with TOAST de Mayo, a Cinco de Mayo themed celebration at Panache 1725 Desales St NW  Washington, DC 20036.

TOAST de Mayo featured a curated brunch selection featuring unlimited mimosas with guest host Kimberly Williams of BIOEventsPR and Skinny Girl cocktails girls passing out special Margaritas and Bloody Mary’s.  The Skinny Girl models even gave out Skinny Girl prize packs to raffle winners!

Event goers played Steal the Sombrero, enjoyed raffle prizes and a pinata.  Grand prize for the raffle included Reebok sneakers, Whiting lip gloss, Nuvia coffee, Prissy Cosmetics and a Skinny Girl gift basket!  Linda Madison won a bottle of Barentura Moscato for having the most stickers in the Steal the Sombrero game.

TOAST de Mayo is hosted by creators Niki Charles (Aja inc) and Jessica Penzari (Wanderlust PR).  The event also celebrated the birthday of April Miller of DC Fashion Week.

Photos by Marcus Bennett available at www.TOASTdeMayo.SplashThat.com!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BIOEventsPR is Featured Host for TOAST de Mayo Celebrating CINCO de Mayo at Panache Lounge with Skinny Girl® Cocktails

TOAST de Mayo!

Unlimited Mimosa Brunch and Cinco de Mayo Celebration!

Saturday May 4th, 2013

11:00AM-4:00PM

The TOAST Brunch series returns with a  TOAST de Mayo, a Cinco de Mayo themed celebration Saturday, May 4th from 11:00 AM-4:oo PM at Panache 1725 Desales St NW  Washington, DC 20036.

Featuring a curated brunch selection featuring SAAS Hot Sauce with unlimited mimosas.  Skinny Girl cocktails will be on special for Margaritas and Bloody Mary’s featuring the Skinny Girl models who will be sampling and promoting the new flavor concoctions of Skinny Girl!

Join us for fun games including, Steal the Sombrero, raffles and a piñata.  Grand prize for the raffle includes Reebok sneakers and a Skinny Girl gift basket!  There is no better way to celebrate a holiday than with a festive brunch!

Hosted by

Kimberly E. Williams (BIOEventsPR), Niki Charles (Aja inc), Jessica Penzari (Wanderlust PR) and celebrating the birthday of April Miller, DC Fashion Week.

Get tickets and RSVP at www.TOASTdeMayo.eventbrite.com

Eco-Friendly “Green” Event Planning Tips and Ideas

Happy EARTH DAY!  In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Week, we wanted to share with you some ways you can reduce your carbon footprint and make your next event eco-friendly “green.”

• Consider evites or online invitations instead of traditional paper ones, and offer your guests the option of online registration. If you must have paper invitation, be sure to use ones made with recycled paper.

• Encourage your guests to carpool to your event.  While this option maybe less realistic, asks your guests to walk, bike or take public transportation to your event instead of driving.  For larger events, offer a shuttle service to guest (budget permitting!).

• Re-purpose event decor.  Also, go to consignment stores or prop rental shop to find décor for your event. You just might me surprised with the neat things you find!  Opt for re-usable tablecloths and consider glassware instead of disposable table and flatware.  If you can, try to hold your event at a venue that has plenty of natural lighting.  It will set the perfect ambiance for your event and please your guests.

• Use a local catering company or vendor that offers organic cuisine.  Some of these companies may also offer compost services.  The amount of energy it takes to wash them at the end of a party is much less than the amount of energy spent to produce and dispose of single-use table settings. If you are hosting a large event I suggest renting the tableware from a local rental company. They deliver and pick up the dirty dishes at the end of the night!

• For beverages, consider serving craft beers or wines from a local brewery or vineyard.  And stay away from plastic water bottles, opting to use filtered tap water instead.

• Recycle, recycle, recycle! Be sure that recycling receptacles are readily available and easy to access for your guests, and make recycling a priority during post-event clean up.

Three “TAX-SEASON” Cocktails for Tax Day

Whether you owe or will get a refund from the Internal Revenue Service this year, you will more than like want a drink to either celebrate (refund) or take the edge off (owe) Uncle Sam.  In recognition of U.S. Tax Day, April 15, we have provided three (3) cocktails that should put you in a celebratory mood, either way!

Income Tax Cocktail

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces gin
• 1/4 ounce sweet vermouth
• 1/4 ounce dry vermouth
• 1 oz orange juice
• Angostura bitters to taste
• Orange twist for garnish

Preparation:

1. Pour the ingredients into a shaker with ice cubes.
2. Shake well.
3. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish with the orange twist.

Lucky Deduction

The Lucky Deduction is classic mix with a modern twist, this being a fruity, refreshing version of port via Croft Pink. Also, with any of these finely tuned drinks, you should use the freshest orange juice possible. True, it is only a splash, but even in the smallest amounts you need to think of quality and refrain from compromising the rest of the drink.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Camus VSOP Cognac
• 2 oz Croft Pink Port
• Splash of orange juice
• Orange wedge for garnish

Preparation:

1. Build the ingredients in an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
2. Stir well.
3. Garnish with an orange wedge.

Procrastinator (Shooter)

 

This shooter was designed for those tax season procrastinators and makes a great celebratory finish to another successful filing, no matter the outcome.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 1 Shooter

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Frangelico Liqueur
• 1 oz Wild Turkey American Honey

Preparation:

1. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
2. Shake well.
3. Strain into a shot glass.

SOURCE: about.cocktails.com

2013 Color Trends for Spring and Summer Events @pantone

With the Pantone Color of the Year being Emerald Green, you might be asking yourself,  “Green is not my color?”  Well, we have some additional trending colors for events this Spring and Summer that will allow you to display your creativity and amaze your clients and/or guests (without the Green)!

Here are some of our favorite colors on event boards.

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