The night will focus on the blog’s most recent cover story, “Creatively Cool”—a series shot by photographer (and Baltimore magazine contributor) Jonathan Hanson, giving us a peek into the lives of 11 locals, who are all well-known and emerging in their respective creative fields. 

“It’s a Q&A piece, but it’s definitely a more visual piece,” Obineme tells us. “It’s the concept of selecting some awesome and unique individuals who live in Charm City, and embracing their style. Style can define a lot of things—not necessarily fashion, but they were able to bring in their own clothing, accessories, etc., and we styled them with what they had.”

RSVP to strangerswithstyle@gmail.com, put on your best cocktail attire, and check it out for yourself. And don’t be late—the first 30 attendees will go home with a goody bag provided by SWS. You’ll also be able to shop some emerging vendors and enter for the chance to win some special giveaways provided by many of our local faves like Brightside Boutique & Art Studio, Babe, Christopher Schafer Clothier, Scrub Nail Boutique, Oyin Handmade, K Staton, Sixteen Tons, Double Dutch Boutique, and more, all while enjoying Dooby’s complimentary treats and Happy Hour specials.

This event is free and open to the public.

And be sure to check out SWS’ Facebook page to see what’s in store—from new contributing bloggers, to SWS.tv, which will provide video content for the site, to a new e-commerce space featuring unique local vendors.

Images courtesy of Strangers With Style Facebook page. 

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Celebrate fashion and art at two events tonight: Super Thursday: In Full Bloom and RAW Baltimore Presents: Spectrum. 

In Full Bloom, held at The Walter’s Art Museum will feature a fashion show hosted by local fashion expert Lana Rae, founder and producer at Fashion Awards MD and owner and manager of KIS Agency. The runway, beginning around 7 p.m., will showcase looks from DC-based designers, Afua Sam of STUDIO D’MAXSI and Ean Williams of Corjor International, as well as more experimental fashions and costume designs from Naomi Davidoff.

But before the show begins, enjoy Designed for Flowers: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics, an exhibition featuring vases and celebrating some of the greatest Japanese ceramic artists. This exhibition is open to the public until May 11. Get a sneak peak here.

This event is free and open to the public.

When: Thursday, April 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: The Walter’s Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St.

Continue your night at The Creative Alliance for Raw Baltimore Presents: Spectrum. The event will feature local artists specializing in fashion and accessories design, film, hair styling, music, photography, visual and performing arts, and more. 

Click here for a list of some of the night’s featured artists and previews of their work.

Buy tickets in advance for just $15 or at the door for $20. You must be 18 or older to attend.

When: Thursday, April 3 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Where: The Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave.

This Saturday, XIX: An Experimental Fashion Event will kick off this year’s MICA Fashion Week. The event will feature a runway show, fashion, costumes, puppetry and performing arts, showcasing the work of MICA students. Take a look at some pieces from this year’s collection.

Tickets are $7 at the MICA store (1200 W. Mt. Royal Ave. or online) and $10 at the door (but we suggest you don’t wait—these tickets are limited).

When: Saturday, April 5 at 6:30 and 8 p.m. 

Where: St. John’s Church, 2640 Saint Paul St.

The festivities continue next weekend with UNMARKED: Annual Benefit Fashion Show. The event will feature students’ one-of-a-kind pieces, constructed from unique materials, that will represent them as designers.

Proceeds will benefit the Office of Diversity and Intercultural Development, as well as students involved in diversity programs.

Tickets are $15 for students and $20 for non-students at the MICA store (1200 W. Mt. Royal Ave. or online). And again, limited tickets will be sold at the door.

When: Friday, April 11 at 9 p.m. for the MICA community only (prices differ), and next Saturday, April 12 at 8 p.m. for the general public

Where: Brown Center: Falvey Hall, 1301 W. Mount Royal Ave.

Next weekend, be sure to stop by the sixth annual Charm City Fashion Show at Federal Hill’s Mother’s Grille. As the name suggests, the night will feature a fashion show, but also, visual art, and live music.

You’ll find looks from local shops including Brightside Boutique, Christopher Schafer Clothier, Debois Textiles, Babe. (a boutique), South Moon Under, 2live2love, Blanchard Designs, and Polina’s Privé Fine Lingerie.

General admission tickets are $35, runway seats are $45. Get yours here now or call the restaurant at 410-244-8686 to reserve a table (equipped with a complimentary bottle of champagne).

When: Saturday, April 12 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Where: Mother’s Grille, 1113 S. Charles St.

At the end of the month, enjoy two more fashion events, beginning with the first-ever Boulevard of Chic where you can shop all of your favorite local fashion trucks. This “Fashion Truck Rally” is free and open to the public, and some of the proceeds will benefit BARCS Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter.

Check here for updates about the event and a list of participating fashion, beauty, and health and fitness mobile vendors.

When: Saturday, April 26 from 12 to 6 p.m.

Where: 1220 Key Hwy.

That same day, in Harbor East, enjoy the third annual FashionEASTA event. Enjoy deals and discounts from the area’s participating stores, as well as live music, food, and drink!

Be sure to stick around until 3:30 for the FashionEASTA fashion show. Local celebrities will walk the catwalk in looks from Harbor East shops—which you can then buy!

Although the event is free to attend, you can reserve seats and VIP treatments (exclusive shopping bag, discounted drinks, and parking) here for $35. Some proceeds will benefit Dress to Success Baltimore, which will also welcome new and lightly used women’s business apparel at the event. With each donation, comes the chance to win a $500-value package of prizes!

When: Saturday, April 26 from 1 to 6 p.m.

Where: Harbor East, Aliceanna St.

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The event, Work It! (Careers in the Fashion Industry),
will feature a question-and-answer session for you to learn from local experts
specializing in different aspects of the industry. The panel will include:

Kelly Krohn, owner of Poppy and Stella and Babe. (a boutique)

Lauren Bell, manager and buyer at Babe. (a boutique)

Christie Griffiths, owner of Brightside Boutique & Art Studio

Stacey Chambers, owner of Gogo’s Retread Threads

Lana Rae, founder of Fashion Awards MD

John-John Williams, fashion editor at The Baltimore Sun

Check the event’s Facebook page for more information as
it’s updated!

When: Wednesday,
April 2^nd from 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Christopher Schafer Clothier, 1400 Aliceanna St.

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This Saturday only, enjoy the first-ever Cupcake Rack and Sample Sale—the store’s
largest sale to date! All sale items (from fall, winter, and even
spring) have been marked down from anywhere between 50 and 75 percent
off original prices. This means that all merchandise will sell for
anywhere between as low as just $20 and $150—even pieces from some of
your favorite, more expensive labels. (And lucky for us, this Saturday
is just the debut of what will become the boutique’s annual sale.)

Head across the street to enjoy even more sale items further reduced at Brightside Boutique—take an extra 30 percent off of discounted merchandise. And while you’re there, be sure to shop the boutique’s sale rack filled with pieces that have all been marked down to just $20!

And once you’ve picked up some new clothing and accessories, walk a few doors down to Poppy and Stella
for some new shoes to complete your new look! The store will be
offering a great deal, 40 to 50 percent off, one of our favorite lines, Pour La Victoire!

A few blocks over, visit the always unique Katwalk Boutique’s
Winter Inventory Sale, which will afford you an additional 10 percent
off of all discounted items—this means you can save up to 70 percent off
storewide!

Make your last stop in Fells Point across the street at Babe. In addition to the shop’s sale rack (saving you 40 to 50 percent), all date night dresses are now half off too. (Most under $100!)

At Green Spring Station, enjoy up to 50 percent off tons of sale merchandise (including winter styles) at Wee Chic.

Happy shopping!

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Starting tonight with…

Ladies Night Out in Fells Point

Every third Thursday of the month enjoy discounts and drinks throughout the area.

Be sure to stop by Poppy and Stella for an end-of-fall clearance sale and shop the store’s newest Spring 2014 merchandise. Babe will be serving pomegranate sangria and steals, including 30 to 60 percent off of most in-store items. Visit either Brightside Boutique location (Fells Point or Federal Hill) for champagne, chocolate, and great deals (including a $20 rack!). Cupcake is offering 40 percent off jeans, sweaters, and tops, including a great selection of Central Park West.

But
don’t stop there—you’ll have plenty of time to visit your other
favorite Fells Point stores between 5 and 9 p.m. for special savings.

Ladies Night Out and Winter Sidewalk Sale at The Shops at Kenilworth

This week’s Ladies Night Out marks the beginning of the shopping center’s Winter Sidewalk Sale.

Tonight,
enjoy food and drinks while shopping the sales from 6 to 9 p.m. But
first, be sure to check in on the second floor and pick up your Ladies
Night Out shopping bag. After tonight, the sale will continue—up to 75
percent off!—at participating stores through Monday.

Snowball Sales at Fresh! Boutique

Make
sure to stop by and save 40 percent on select jewelry and accessories
through Sunday. From Monday, January 20th through Friday, January 31st,
save even more with a 50 percent discount on select jewelry and
accessories!

Sale at Treasure House Accessories

Take
advantage of the boutique’s large selection of sale items—save 50% off
of select sweaters, jewelry, and other accessories, as well as 60
percent off of select handbags.

Friends and Family Sale at Handbags in the City

From
now until January 31st, Handbags in the City will host its Friends and
Family sale, offering a 20 percent discount on regularly priced
merchandise.

And starting next week…

Center Wide Winter Sidewalk Sale at Green Spring Station

Next
weekend (Thursday, January 23rd through Saturday, January 25th), your
favorite stores at the Station will be offering discounts up to 75
percent off. And while you’re there, check out Bare SkinLabs‘
newly opened second location for almost any skin or beauty
treatment—including, but not limited to facials, waxes, “sinless” tans,
and massages. Treat yourself and schedule a reservation now!

Lafayette 148 New York Spring 2014 Trunk Show at Lori K

Drop
in to shop the line’s spring collection in store. The trunk show will
take place during regular store hours: Thursday through Saturday, from
10 to 5, and Sunday, from 11 to 3.

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