Flat Out of Heels Announces New CEO as Company Approaches 10th Anniversary

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Flat Out of Heels is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Shortt to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 2011, the company is enjoying massive success for its innovative rollable flats designed to relieve women from the pain of wearing heels for hours.

Danielle, who has worked in retail for 15 years at outlets like DSW and Express says she is delighted to take on her new position and is looking forward to the future:

“The foundation of Flat Out of Heels is there, and as we approach ten years of saving women’s aching feet, I am excited to use my retail experience to build and propel the company further.”

Dawn Dickson, Founder of Flat Out of Heels, comments: 

“Danielle has worked with Flat Out of Heels for several years on our digital marketing strategy; she brings years of retail experience to the team from sourcing, to marketing, to customer acquisition. As CEO of PopCom, my fast-growing tech company, I was no longer able to meet the increasing demands of managing Flat Out of Heels. Danielle is the perfect person to take the reins and usher Flat Out into our tenth year of business. I believe we have only scratched the surface of what we can do, and I can’t wait to see what she has in store.”

As a serial entrepreneur and inventor, Dawn is one of the few black female tech founders to raise over $3 million. She is the founder of PopCom, an automated retail technology company with a software solution to revolutionize automated retail. Dickson was recently awarded a patent for the PopShop, a smart vending machine that she calls the “iPhone of vending machines.” The design is sleek and innovative with a range of new features that are not available on traditional vending machines, including facial recognition, exterior cameras to collect data, advertising screens, and cashless payments with plans to accept digital currency in the near future. 

Dawn created Flat Out of Heels rollable flats out of necessity. In February 2011, she attended an event in South Beach, Miami, dressed to the nines in six-inch heels. After standing for hours, her feet were on fire, and she desperately searched for a place to purchase some affordable flats for relief…to no avail. It was at that moment that Dawn set out to create a fashionable, durable, and must-have rollable Flat that’s chic and durable enough for everyday use and dispensable out of vending machines to make purchasing convenient. Shortly after that, Flat Out of Heels was born.

 “Every woman can relate to the pain experienced after wearing high heels for hours,” Dawn adds. “The balls of her feet are throbbing, and all she wants to do is take them off, even resorting to walking barefoot to escape the pain. Selling shoes out of vending machines is how we are addressing this problem.”

The vending machines have been placed in the Atlanta Airport, Club LIV, Bayside Marketplace in Miami, MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas and the company has recently placed a test machine in Polaris Fashion Place in Columbus, Ohio. The shoes have received celebrity endorsements and support from Eva Langoria, Lala Anthony, Claudia Jordan, Shaun Robinson, Meagan Good, and Vivica Fox, to name just a few. Flat Out of Heels recently appeared on the homepage of DSW.com and are scheduled to be featured on Zulilly in December.

For more information or to order, visit the website at www.flatoutofheels.com

About the Company

Founded in 2011 by serial entrepreneur and inventor Dawn Dickson, Flat Out of Heels offers stylish, comfortable, and rollable flats to relieve women’s aching feet from hours of wearing heels. The machine-washable flats are compact enough to fit in a clutch purse but durable enough for daily wear and come rolled tightly in a disposable box with a shoe bag conveniently included with the purchase. The product is available online, in stores, and vending machines across the US. 

Meet Blake Martin; Fashion Photography’s Newest Prodigy

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By Cash Montgomery 

Blake Martin constantly raises the bar for himself and although you might not know his name, if you’ve picked up VOGUE Magazine, shopped on ASOS or walked through Times Square, then you’ve most definitely seen his work. While his career path was a bit unconventional, the entrepreneur has carved a niche in the fashion industry; and has now become the new “IT” guy in the world of fashion photography.  

 
Over the last decade, Blake Martin has proved himself to be a pioneer in the world of fashion show production. However- along with the majority of the rest of the world- Blake found himself unemployed when Coronavirus ended all live events, including his biggest source of income- New York Fashion Week.  

Instead of allowing the pandemic to land him in depression and uncertainty, Blake committed himself to a new hobby, photography. “Photography was supposed to be something just to pass the time until the pandemic was over and we were able to get back to our normal lives,” Blake states. “But it was with that very first push of the camera that I knew something in me and changed forever.”  

Blake produced his very first fashion photo shoot on May 2, 2020 at Him Over There Studios. “I called my friend Kevin and said ‘I bought a camera and I have no idea what I’m doing. But I’m coming to the studio with models and I need help,’ and we did just that. He helped me understand the basics of lighting and he pushed me out there. My very shoot featured 4 models and a 6-foot ball python snake. I look back and wonder, who did I think I was?”  *he laughs* “But it was an amazing moment for me. I had all the skills to produce a successful photoshoot but this was my first time with the actual camera in my hand.” The skillset he references is a 10-year successful career as a fashion creative director, stylist and model coach. In his tenue, Blake has produced fashion shows, photo shoots, and content for brands such as NIKE, Timberland, Gucci, Llewellyn, Omari’s Closet, Under Armour, ADIDAS, and has produced a 32-city tour in China. The guy knows this business-inside and out.  

“Transitioning to photography was extremely scary but also (on many levels) made sense for me. Just felt like the next thing to take my career in fashion to the next step.” Since starting his journey within photography, this freshman has QUICKLY become the professor. To date, Blake’s photography has been featured on the pages of VOGUE Magazine, GQ Magazine, over 54 other magazine covers, and has went viral several times being reshared by Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, 50 Cent, CANON, Nigel Barker, and even White House Staff. In addition, Blake has become the international creative director of Paris based publication, MALVIE magazine and has become the first photographer of color from Chicago-in history- to have his photography shown on a billboard on Broadway in Times Square- a feat most photographers work their entire career for.  

 Most recently, Blake has begun a photography residency and partnership with Midnight Cinema Studios in Chicago, Illinois and has become editor in chief of his own publication, BEZEL Magazine- which has already featured celebrities such as Willie Taylor of Day 26, Anthony Miller of the Chicago Bears, and supermodels Brianne Pearson, Harper Anthony and upcoming, Wendell Lissimore.  

“I’m just so humbled by all of this. It’s overwhelming, exciting, and scary all at the same. But I’m happy and humbled. I thank all of those amazing photographers who answered all my annoying questions and all the models who believed in me even when they had no reason to. I take none of it for granted. But if I am being honest, this is all God. He is the creator of all of this and he is my guiding light. He’s placed me here and it’s because I know this is his journey for me, I accept it and plan to conquer everything imaginable.”  

With all his accomplishments, on top of degrees from prestigious HBCUs and training completed at HARVARD Business School, there is no doubt that this man of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Is set to take over the world- VERY SOON. This icon will soon be a legend.  

See more at www.voodoophotographyplus.com  IG: @MrBlakeMartin.

Fashion Bomb Men: French Montana Spotted in Custom Exclusive Game Dior Jacket

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French Montana performed before the Mike Tyson and Roy Jones fight last week in a custom ensemble we couldn’t take our eye off of.

French Montana wore a custom Dior Jacket by Exclusive Game while performing before the Tyson and Jones fight.

Thoughts?

JT Shares Another Birthday Look Wearing Helmut Lang Shearling Coat, Norma Kamala Slinky to Knee Dress, Bottege Veneta Chain Cassette Bag and Mesh Square Toe Pumps

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After breaking the internet in her floral L.O.C.A dress, City Girl JT gave us yet another birthday look and this time she kept it cozy and chic.

JT was spotted wearing a Helmut Land Shearling Coat and Norma Kamala Slinky to Knee Dress paired with Bottege Veneta’s Chain Cassette Bag and Mesh Square Toe Pumps.

Shop her look:

Is JT becoming another fashion “it” girl? What say you?

Duckie Thot Is a Vision in Orange Tony Ward Couture 2021 Silk Jersey Crystal Embroidered Party Dress at 2020 British Fashion Awards

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Duckie Thot took to Instagram to sharing a dazzling look that she wore to the 2020 British Fashion Awards! Let’s explore the details of her look:

Duckie Thot was a vision in orange Tony Ward Couture 2021’s silk jersey crystal embroidered party dress, styled by Calvin Opaleye.

Thoughts on her look?

Cardi B Poses Wearing a Brown Dress by Mahjing Wong a Black Vintage Gucci Coat and Bottega Venta Bag

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Cardi B Looked luxe as she posed for Instagram wearing a $150 ‘CoCo Sheer Mesh’ dress by Mahjing Wong. The chocolate colored dress is long sleeved and has stitching which creates a subtle yet bold pattern.

It was paired with a long black vintage Gucci coat, leather Burberry peep toe ankle boots and a $3,800 Chain Cassette shoulder bag by Bottega Venta. She was styled by Kollin Carter.

So lush!

Tips To Perfecting The Cocktail Attire For Women

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Cocktail parties with a dress code are so common nowadays. But not many of us have a straight idea about what this means. 

What is meant by ‘cocktail attire’? For “LIT” parties and other semi-formal events, you can wear cocktail dresses. Women generally wear shiny dresses with stilettos and flashy accessories to add the bling. You can experiment with different kinds of dresses, be innovative, and fun. The range of colors you can choose is wide, starting from gold to rose gold to scarlet red to bold turquoise, and more. 

Now, turning heads at a cocktail party is not simply about knowing your wine and old fashioned cocktail syrup, but also about choosing appropriate apparel and accessories. If you need some ideas to set it rolling for you, then keep reading.

How to do your cocktail attire right?

  • You have every reason to wear that pretty footwear that is waiting in the corner of your shoe rack. The shinier, the better, but ensure that the shoes are comfortable so that you can walk with ease. After all, elegance gets the push when you feel confident. Go for shoes made of plush materials or are stone-studded. 
  • Want to try a jumpsuit? Go to town! Let the plush fabric make you look exotic. You can play with bold colors and luxe fabric like silk or satin. Want to be a little more adventurous? Then try out animal printed jumpsuits that look absolutely out of the world. Team the ensemble with matching stilettos, a classy sling bag, and sparkly jewelry. 
  • We all know that parties are fun, and with a cocktail party dress, you can fully show off the sexy side of your personality. Keep your options open when it comes to statement jewelry and fancy accessories. Get all dolled up and hit the party with confidence.
  • Wearing jeans or canvas sneakers for a cocktail party? Do you think it is appropriate? Yes, you love comfort, but a cocktail party is meant to show off your fancier side, right? So, avoid wearing jeans of any kind. If you are interested in wearing pants, then go for a pair of shimmer trousers or sparkly jumpsuits. You can team it up with a pair of dressy mules, and be at ease till the event lasts. 
  • If you are not a handbag person, well, good enough, then carry a sling bag but not a backpack, pretty please! Carry a smaller bag to move freely at the party. You want the heads to turn but not because you look all messed up but because you look spectacular right? So, be poised and comfortable only then will you be able to enjoy the party and look your best. 

To keep things straight, don’t go overboard with dressing up. Wearing anything too short or too revealing might be a little distasteful. Not that it matters, but you wouldn’t want people judging you for no reason at all. If your dress is a little short, you can use a pair of tights that go well with your skirt, and in case it is a dress that is too revealing, maybe consider adding a chic jacket that will look truly awe-inspiring.

You’re Famous and Have an Opinion? Who Cares?

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Was 2020 the Year Celebrities Lost Their Luster

Few pundits would’ve likely made the prediction that 2020 would be the year many mostly stopped caring what “celebrities” think about important issues. The year started off with a sympatric spotlight on celebrities. An outpouring of grief gripped the world following the death of basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26th. Parts of America went into mourning – as did other places around the planet, in scenes reminiscent of the 2011 passing of Steve Jobs. News outlets touted Kobe’s global influence, noted his charitable works, as well as the controversies and scandals that were part of his life story. In January, you have been forgiven for thinking it would be a banner year for stars of all stripes. But life is famously unpredictable. 

By April, geopolitical realities made the famous – and the infamous – largely irrelevant. It was around then the New York Times asked the question we really all should have been asking a while ago, “When Did We Start Taking Celebrities Seriously?” –Seriously. When and why? Insert-famous-pop-star-name-here may be a superb pop-star, but how are they experts on…well…anything other than music and perhaps fashion? 

This year taught a good number of us that famous people’s opinions, in general, don’t often matter that much. What’s more, some of these luminaries aren’t very awesome or smart. And some aren’t even very nice human beings. Certain individuals especially stood out as dandy bad examples. The kindness and generosity of Ellen DeGeneres was mostly shown to be a façade and charade, offering a needed kick in the brain reminder that what you see on TV is literally, made for TV. How many other “philanthropists” or do-gooders are also privately less-than-roll models? –Probably quite a few! 

Nearly everyone agreed with Kanye West’s self-proclaimed genius when he was releasing albums such as My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and other classics. Antics such as running for president, however, clearly demonstrated that he’s only a musical genius. (That said, Kanye took ninth place in the 2020 election with 60K votes, which is about 59,550 more than he deserved, based on his political skillset.) And Johnny Depp was determined by a court to have been abusive to his ex; news that came after several years of articles describing how this “sincere and serious” beloved actor is an immature, shallow egotist. Depp may not have been doing much acting when playing the character Jack Sparrow. Vice Magazine added a few more examples, citing “Virgil Abloh donating US$50 to a Black Lives Matters protesters’ bail fund, despite a net worth of US$20 million, and Kim Kardashian posting about “humbly being reminded of how privileged her life is” at her 40th, from a secret location on a private island.” 

In fact, perhaps the only segment of the entertainment industry that retained some of its power was comedy. People like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and others were never “nice” and never pretended to want to heal the world. Today, for some they are close to modern-day prophets; wise ones who don’t do BS and are rewarded for it with trust and affection. 


This isn’t to say celebrities can’t have ideas, thoughts, causes or crusades – they can and they do, but now when we hear someone like J.K Rowling pontificate on transexuals, the fact that she’s Harry Potter’s mommy doesn’t factor into how we react. And it never should have. You could well know as much or more about transexuals as J.K. Rowling. You likely know as much about vaccines as Jessica Biel, and any parent knows as much about parenting as Jenny McCarthy. You probably don’t, however, know as much about drumming as Ringo Star, don’t understand character acting in the way Christian Bale does, and you almost certainly don’t and shouldn’t have the same intense knowledge of pyrotechnics that movie director Michael Bay does. And of course, if American restauranter, author, television personality and 2020 “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” winner David Chang has an opinion on food or becoming a millionaire…it’s probably best to listen to pretty much anything he has to say. 

In short, as former U.S. president Barak Obama might have phrased it, 2020 was a “teaching moment.” Things have gotten out of hand over the last 20 years or so. Fame does not automatically equal knowledge and image does not equate with truth. Celebrates of all kinds are obviously entitled to an opinion about anything and everything. As are you. But unless you’ve done extensive homework in the mold of writer and columnist Tom Friedman or spent serious time in the field in the way CNN’s Christiane Amanpour has, your feelings come with major “grains of salt.” George Clooney or Angelia Jolie very likely have more informed opinions about refugee camps than the average bloke; as they visit them with some frequency. But if Mr. Clooney or Ms. Jolie have an opinion on, say, enlarging the Supreme Court, we should and must simply nod and absorb their views, without tacking on any additional heft owing to the fact that they are gorgeous and their names are often in lights. 

Solitaire Card Games Options Available in Solitaire Masters App You Didn’t Know About

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Introduction

If you are a fan of Solitaire card games, you might have heard about the Solitaire Masters App. It includes widely known as well as the less talked yet interesting and fun versions of this game. When playing it, one learns to better understand the value of the gains because every attempt requires strong skills in creating strategies and attentiveness. Also, Solitaire refreshes the mind helping gamers to get away from day-to-day problems.

Below, we’ll tell you about the specifics of the mentioned app to ensure you’ll have the best experience with it. But first, let’s find out some facts about Solitaire itself.

Amazing Facts About Solitaire

This game was discovered several centuries ago and was first known as Patience. To date, this name is still commonly used to refer to Solitaire App , a much-loved variant. It is one of those basic variations whose goal is moving all the cards to the foundations creating the piles arranged in a particular order. The rules are simple and easy to follow, but one has to be keen because winning depends on how good you are in decision making. Still, there are many other ways to play Solitaire under the Solitaire Masters App, and now, we’ll observe the most interesting of them.

Why Choose Solitaire Masters App

There are many interesting variants of this game that fall under the Solitaire Masters App that you might not be aware of. Here are some of those options available for you: 

  1. Vegas Solitaire

This one got its name from the casino and as you rightly guessed, you can bet on this game literally. The chances of scoring a jackpot in this type of Solitaire online are high. The objective is to earn more than your bet. You can see a running total of the scores as you play.

  1. Classic Solitaire

This version also goes by the name Klondike. Here, the cards are moved from column to column with the intention of building four piles of cards in the foundation area. While playing this form of classic Solitaire, you place your cards face up, then you deal your cards facing down. 

  1. Play with friends 

Having friends around means having fun together! Multiplayer Solitaire is a great game to share these emotions. Solitaire Masters also allows you to play with strangers from all over the world any time you don’t want to compete with yourself. 

  1. Live tournaments

Are you thrilled by adrenaline-packed contests? Then, you need to have live tournaments to play with friends and family. This game gives you real-time competition with Solitaire online matches. 

  1. Mini-Games

Mini-games added to this app are equally fascinating. These are a wheel of fortune, spin bundle, and many others that can bring you bonuses and make the game more engaging. They will help to take your mind off for a while to come back to the layout with new ideas for moves.

Conclusion

Spider Solitaire is widely known and brings lots of fun since it can be played not only solo but in a group as well. Get the Solitaire Masters app, try your hand in different variants of this game, and be sure you won’t be bored with all the unique features involved. Start once you have spare time and you won’t regret it!

You Should Know: The Bridney Winfrey Collection

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Bridney Winfrey and her namesake collection (The Bridney Winfrey Collection) made their debut into the world of fashion late 2020 in spite of the difficulties the year gave the rest of the world. This Business mogul in the making is not a fashion designer turned business woman, like many of her fashion industry peers. Bridney Winfrey has a unique and interesting take on doing business, which has undoubtedly made her easy to support. 

Bridney is a Real Estate agent, turned fashion collection boss based in the greater Chicago area of Illinois. Chicago natives know her as Bridney “Chicago Bull” Winfrey due to her efforts of working on building up women while not taking garbage from men, and for the red color lipstick that has become her stchick after a traumatic experience that involved her lip. 

She has seen the difficulties women face first hand trying to become independent business owners, especially women of color. Being a black woman business owner is the base of her philanthropic duties, as she states, “I like to see all women win, but I love to see black and brown women win in all our endeavours.” She continues to explain that it is not a race thing, but an open door to empowerment that is new to black and brown women. The female boss blazer collection is to express exactly those sentiments. The original 2020 Bridney Winfrey Collection has a story to tell to entice all women ready to own their territories. 

Mixing modern style with a 90’s to late 00’s flare, she gives her metaphorical flowers to boss women of that time which inspired her all throughout her collection. Often she gives her blazers codenames based on the feel and fabric so you know what to expect when buying it. Some pieces are more intricate than others but overall, simple enough for a busy boss to grab and go. 

Pieces like the ‘Boss AF Tuxedo Suit by Bridney Winfrey’ shows off the femininity of a woman by having shoulders and midriff out on the left, and a full tuxedo coverage on the right. The tuxedo can be glammed up and bossed up like Jessica Rich did for her reality show intro (tuxedo blazer, bodysuit, and heels). 

Other blazers are easy for grabbing and going like the ‘Confidence Blazer by Bridney Winfrey’ or ‘Power Blazer by Bridney Winfrey’ which was inspired by the home/work balance we all had to embrace during 2020. “I wanted bosses, new or seasoned, to be able to take their conference call with confidence.” noting the struggle she heard many women make vocal, ‘What do I wear when taking a video call from home?’. The solution was clear to Bridney, she added blazers that can make you go from home workout to a zoom-CEO-conference-ready in the matter of seconds. She acknowledges she is not offering anyone a new concept but, when you think ‘Boss in Chief’ she knows you will think about her.

“This is more than a blazer line, this is someone’s life line. When you invest in a blazer from me you are now introduced to the band of women that can do just about anything.” 

That band of women is her exclusive facebook group named ‘FEMALE BOSS EMPOWERMENT IN FASHION’ in which she created an environment for women to talk about all things business, lifestyle, and fashion tailored for the female entrepreneur. Her goal is to use the fashion collection to teach women that you do not need to become a sugar baby, or stay in difficult situations to get a slice of success in this lifetime. The group is geared towards encouraging all the entrepreneurs that know the best position is CEO & Founder. 

There are very few collections owned by independent and small business owners that can say they dressed celebrities. However, her collection being only a few months old is the one and only that can dress A-list celebrities while having a driving force outside of money. Her women entrepreneur empowerment group is the perfect and evolutionary add on that no other business owner in the fashion industry is doing currently. 

Thinking about the future of the collection she states, “It doesn’t stop at me. I might find amazing bosses, whether they are celebrities like Elnaz Golrokh or Jessica Rich, or women in the facebook group that I can create Bridney Winfrey by Female Boss collaborations. The goal is to reach millions that are ready to own their go-to fashion pieces. I don’t believe in telling my next move, but I give all women the opportunity to succeed with me.” 

When asked about becoming a competitor to big brand names, “ It would be silly for me to compete with fashion. I am not fashion, I am the statement and the piece every woman needs in their closet when fashion couldn’t do anything for us when the world stopped.” 

The advice she gives women constantly, “Know when to talk about your success, and know when to celebrate your small victories in silence. Learn how to celebrate without telling people, go treat yourself to a nice dinner or selfcare time. Being loud with everything will result in you losing it all if you are careless.” 

You can find Bridney Winfrey online only at bridneywinfrey.com to shop the collection. As for keeping up with Bridney on social media she can be found on tiktok, instagram, and twitter by using @bridneywinfrey.