Face Mask Makers In The 412

Are you looking for a face mask or wondering where to find one? Check out these local businesses and creatives who are making face masks with style.

Are you a good sewer and would like to make some extra income. If so, keep reading!

David Alan Clothing

Get 3-layer 100% cotton face masks that help filter the air and guard against droplets that enter/leave through your mouth and nose, which may reduce the chance of spreading airborne and droplet illnesses. Masks are machine washable up to 100 times.  Also, 10% of your purchase is donated to charity.

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Operation Face Mask

Operation Face Mask is a collective of volunteers, including professional stitches, working to fill Pittsburgh’s need for safe, washable, reusable masks. People can also donate materials, volunteer to help, or learn how to make your own mask.

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Alaje Fashion

Masks are available in both adult and children sizes. Shipping is also available.

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Shawna Mitchell

Masks are and sold individually or by the pack. Two styles are available.

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Sofiya Mozley

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Ujamaa Collective

Do you know any good and efficient sewers who could use some income right now? Are you a business or organization who can help with sponsorship of this initiative and support local Black makers? Please let us know!

Be Well!

Meet the Nominees – MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

The Style Awards recognizes the leading men and women in fashion, business, and the arts and honors them for their extraordinary accomplishments.

Join us for the Style Awards Friday, August 19, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 

Vote HERE

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Meet the Nominees – MAKEUP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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Danielle Mock

A graduate of Seton Hill University and South Hills Beauty Academy, Danielle blended her love for theatrical and glamour makeup which created a path for her future. For the past 9 years, Danielle has been able to work with some of Pittsburgh’s elite. She has her own on-site styling business called Mock Makeup LLC, is a member of Team Flash of Lawrenceville’s Studio Flash, involved with Cornerstone Television, Wrecking Crew Media, Tb Talent and just recently became a Raw Pittsburgh artist.  “I love this city and feel very honored to be a part of our artistic culture. I’m very excited to see what the future has in store.”

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Dee Dee Malloy

RAW Pittsburgh Presents: Encompass 10-10-2013 Pittsburgh, PA Photos by: David Kelly

My name is Dee Dee. I am a licensed makeup artist and esthetician with continuing training and education with experience in all aspects of media makeup: fashion, video and print. I am dependable, detail-oriented, and multi-faceted professional who looks to add to the success of the creative team of any project. Originally from Las Vegas I bring a sense of that show girl retro style to my work and have a diverse background and experience that creates a unique style. I believe the number one thing you can have in life is passion. Passion is such a powerful emotion that you must possess. I believe to be able to have this insatiable feeling you must breath, sleep, and live it. It’s something that is rooted in your heart and thoughts. . . It knows no boundaries. One of my passions is art. Being a makeup artist allows me to express my art through “painting” people..

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Kourtney Leech

In just 3 years and the young age of 21, Kourtney Leech has followed her passion, working as a freelance special event makeup artist. ” I’m very passionate about what I do, makeup is creating art and using the face as a canvas. Everyone is different and I love the way a little (or a lot) of makeup can completely change the way someone feels about themself. I never know who might end up in my chair but I do know that anyone who I get the chance of meeting and doing their makeup, is beautiful and special in their own way and it’s my job to get to know that about them and make sure they, without a doubt, feel beautiful and special by the time they leave my chair.” Kourtney works as the first makeup artist at one of Pittsburgh’s biggest salons, Geno Levi Hair Salon and Pro Dry Blow-dry Studio in McMurray, PA. She also has worked several charitable events held in Pittsburgh where she would work with and meet, Dr. Shellie Hipsky and the Global Sisterhood, members of Woman Entrepreneurs of Pittsburgh, Miss Pennsylvania 2014-15, Miss Reining America 2015-16, Mrs. Alleghany County 2016, Mrs. Washington County 2016, Athena Sarris, Juan Carlos Silva and many more talented models and photographers. You might also find her teaching a makeup class at South Hills Beauty Academy or other makeup classes with the cosmetic line she works for, Motives Cosmetics. Later this year, Kourtney will be opening her own studio in Canonsburg, PA where she resides so she can host her group classes, makeup events, trainings with beginner artists, bridal parties and every day consoltation appointments.

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Meet the Nominees – PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

The Style Awards recognizes the leading men and women in fashion, business, and the arts and honors them for their extraordinary accomplishments.

Join us for the Style Awards Friday, August 19, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Revel + Roost.

Vote HERE

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Meet the Nominees – PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

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Juan Carlos Silva

Juan Carlos Silva is an editorial and commercial photographer, specializing in people and corporate photography with a style consisting of colorful and energetic imagery.  Running a client-friendly, service-oriented business he believes that great creativity often is the result of team effort and values working closely with his clients.  Based in Pennsylvania, Juan Carlos is ready to create outstanding visuals for you.

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Mitchell Tommy Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Aretha Melanie Boyd

 

Meet the Nominees – STYLIST OF THE YEAR

The Style Awards recognizes the leading men and women in fashion, business, and the arts and honors them for their extraordinary accomplishments.

Join us for the Style Awards Friday, August 19, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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Meet the Nominees – STYLIST OF THE YEAR

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Aire Plichta Reese

A graduate of The Fashion School at Kent State with 10 years of experience in the Fashion Industry beginning with an internship at Chanel and ranging from product development work with Macy’s private label brands, where I gained a strong understanding of fabric and production, to ModCloth’s dedicated in-house PR team, I am an energetic and enthusiastic Fashion Marketing professional with a passion for trend forecasting, product placement, media relations, partnerships and celebrity/entertainment outreach.  Outside of my normal 9-5, I am an experienced personal stylist working with clients like the Pittsburgh Steelers, for their Steelers Style Fashion Show. I can also be found blogging at sparkleeveryday.tumblr.com & athletichic.com and as a board member at WearWoof.  My motto? “Life is too short to save your sparkles,sparkle every day!”

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Christina Imberlina Stein

Personal Stylist and Image consultant Christina (Stein) Imberlina has been bringing the world of fashion to her Pittsburgh clients for over four years. Christina’s work has been seen on billboards, magazines and local charity fashion shows. With her fresh approach to styling, Christina’s ability to simultaneously predict trends, and transcend them, has solidified her presence in an ever-changing industry.  To contact Christina for styling appointments or to view some of her work please visit her website at www.christinajstein.com , and you can find her on Instagram @stylebychristina

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Shawna Solomon

Owner Shawna Solomon originally started Exotic Hush as an online lingerie site in 2010. She started the business as a way to generate extra income but soon realized that she had a knack for sales. As the business and her love of fashion grew she added clothing and accessories. Exotic Hush Boutique opened its first brick and mortar
location in Pittsburgh in April 2015. The boutique offers a variety of choices for the discerning fashionista Offering clothing and accessories that will make heads turn and keep customers coming back. The boutique also offers fashion & wardrobe styling
services for customers headed out to a special event or for stylists to present to their clients. Styling clients such as Tina Campbell(Mary Mary) and recently styling local artist in the D.C, Cleveland and Atlanta area, she is building her Fashion Empire. Priding
herself on keeping up with the trends, Shawna makes sure each client is completely satisfied.  The Boutique, located on Pittsburgh’s Eastside of town is making its mark in Pittsburgh.
The boutique won the 2014 Bella Award for “Best Boutique” and is nominated ‘Best Boutique 2015” for StyleWeek Pgh. Exotic Hush graced the runway at Pittsburgh Fashion Week in 2014 and again in the 2015 show. In 2016 Shawna, took her fashion
and expertise on the road with the Hush Fashion Tour .Visit the store at 1849 Montier Street Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Online http://www.ExoticHush.com To book Shawna for styling
visit http://www.ShawnaSolomon.com

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Niki Whittle

Niki Whittle, is an established British personal stylist with over 10 years’ experience.  In 2014, she brought her Brit style to Pittsburgh, expanding her business and client base to cover both the UK and the USA.  She prides herself on providing a positive and life changing experience that rejuvenates client’s closets, style and confidence, whether that’s reinvigorating and unlocking the potential in their existing closet through a closet consultation, or building and developing their look through personal shopping.  Niki works with each client to discover and develop their unique style, arming them with the tools and knowledge needed to develop their personal style, look fantastic and feel confident, and insists on working independently from retailers to ensure she can provide honest, impartial advice in a friendly and pressure-free environment rather than being incentivised to do so.  She shares simple styling tips and down to earth shopping advice to help maximize your budget and closet on her style blog http://www.stylestudsandlace and is about to launch her first collection of luxury scarves http://www.nikiwhittledesigns.com.  To find out more about her Styling services, visit her website http://www.nikiwhittle.com

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Sonita Bell

Sonita’s was founded by Sonita Bell in 2005. Sonita’s vision for her company is to ensure that women of all sizes, cultures, and ethnicity’s feel beautiful and confident . Sonita studied Business Management at Point Park University and has been styling since 2010. She has used the skills she has learned to help make women look and feel their best. As a stylist she designs a classy , unique and edgy look to your wardrobe. Sonita hand picks each item and works with aspiring jewelry makers, including jewelry and apparel companies to ensure you have a personal touch. Sonita specializes in Styling. Photoshoot Design and Accessories.

Meet The Nominees – BEST INDIVIDUAL STYLE

The Style Awards recognizes the leading men and women in fashion, business, and the arts and honors them for their extraordinary accomplishments.

Join us for the Style Awards Friday, August 19, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Vote HERE

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BEST INDIVIDUAL STYLE

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Marian McCann

Marian McCann,flew 20 years as an Int’l Flight Attendant for TWA/ American Airlines,and owned South Side Kids Boutique before she became involved in Television, and movie projects in 2007 to the present.  She has Co-Chaired,Co-Hosted, and continues fundraising for… TWA Flight 800 Memorial, Aviation Museum,McCann Fundraiser for Children’s Hospital Teen floor, Lung Bleb awareness ,Charity Fashion shows,and a final fundraiser for 4 Paws for Turner.  Marian McCann strongly supports Talent and the Arts, local business, and community events.

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Rebecca Whitlinger

Photo: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Rebecca Whitlinger has appeared on Oprah, the Today Show, Inside Edition and in PEOPLE mag, proving that you CAN wear a bridesmaid dress again. Her gold sequin gown from a 1988 wedding was destined to remain in the closet until she decided if she couldn’t wear it ANYWHERE, she’d wear it EVERYWHERE and take the pictures to prove it. Photo ops have included wearing it for driver’s license and passport photos, voting, scuba diving, Pittsburgh Steelers locker room locally and outside of the city including on a camel in Morocco, under the Eiffel Tower and at Machu Picchu in Peru. As the director of Pittsburgh’s Cancer Caring Center (www.cancercaring.org) she created a Bridesmaid fundraiser for 4 years with all proceeds benefiting the Center and she donated a portion of her book proceeds from “Always a Bridesmaid – 89 Ways to Recycle That Gown”. The dress still fits (breathing optional), and serves as an ideal cushion for breakables when she travels.

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Suzanne Mauro

Suzanne Mauro AICI, (Suz), is a fashion & media stylist, webcaster, blogger, author, style editorial contributor, producer, on-air fashion editor, fashion instructor for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, a mentor for fashion teen boards and a member of Fashion Group International New York. She has over 20 years in the fashion industry.  She inspires, motivates and captivates audiences with her expert of fashion design and styling and has
provided visual styling for Nordstrom Stores, Simon Malls, H & M Stores and area boutiques in the Pittsburgh region.
Suz has worked with many organizations in the Pittsburgh region like, UPMC, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, Bayer Corp., CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center, Dress For Success, Steeltown Entertainment & many more.  She works with entertainment and business individuals, local organizations, hospitals and universities, news anchors and television personalities and provides fashion friendly workshops
and knowledge.

“True Style Defines You and Is The Signature Style That Expresses Who You Are”
Suz Mauro

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Amanda Bossi

Hair and Makeup Artist at Salon Boutique in Jeannette, as well as a Hair and Makeup Artist for Flash Photography and Boudoir Studio

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Tara Fay Coleman – Store manager of Social Status East Liberty location

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Binay Geathers -Freelance Model / CEO ProBantuStyle

 

Call for Nominations: 2016 Style Awards

Style Week Pittsburgh™ is seeking Nominations for the 2016 Style Awards. The Style Awards honors the leading women and men in fashion, business, and the arts for their outstanding accomplishments.

Style Week Pittsburgh’s Ambassadors and Board Members will select winners based on a number of criteria including the nominee’s merit, accomplishments, strength of nominations, and supplemental information submitted.

Please submit any supplemental documents such as resumes and portfolios to styleweekpgh@gmail.com and include the nominee’s name in the subject header.

Submit your nominations here. Nominations end on May 31, 2016 and the winners will be announced at the 4th Annual Style Week Pittsburgh Style Awards.

Previous Style Awards honorees include Renee Piatt, Harris Ferris, Demeatria Boccella, Stephanie Taylor, Diana Misetic, Philip Pelusi Salons, Studio RAW, Vanessa German, Vanessa Doss, Jackee Ging, LaMont Jones, Bridgette Perdue, Leigh Solomon-Pugliano, and Debbie Norrell.

For more information, please visit http://www.styleweekpittsburgh.com and our page on Facebook.

DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH STREET STYLE

Photography by Lila Rodrigues

Photography by Lila Rodrigues

Photography by Lila Rodrigues

Photography by Lila Rodrigues

Photography by Lila Rodrigues

New Categories Added to the Style Awards

Style Week Pittsburgh™ is seeking Nominations for the 2015 Style Awards. Nominations end on May 22, 2015. The winners will be announced during Style Week Pittsburgh on August 13th at the Style Awards.

We’ve also added some new categories. For a complete list of categories and to submit nominations, click HERE

STYLE WEEK DRUMS UP EXCITEMENT WITH POP-UP PHOTO SHOOT

On Tuesday, July 9th, Style Week Pittsburgh event organizers, photographers, stylists, and models produced a citywide Pop-Up Photo Shoot and journalists from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette came along for the ride. Read about it below and watch the behind-the-scenes video.

Style Week Pittsburgh drums up excitement for inaugural event with pop-up photo shoot

WATCH this behind-the-scenes video

Model Adriana Gissendanner on the Smithfield Bridge
Photo Credit: Michael Edwards

Model Jamar Scales
Photo Credit: Michael Edwards

Models Stacey (left) and Josy
Photo Credit: Michael Edwards

Model Kandice in Market Square

Style Week Pittsburgh is in the News

Style Week Pittsburgh is featured in the Pittsburgh’s Post Gazette Style Book

“If you’re a fan of fashion, here’s some good news — Pittsburgh will hold its first Style Week in August.

From Aug. 7 – 11, a series of fashion-focused events will take place across the city in the attempt to stimulate support for Pittsburgh’s boutique community.”

Read more in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette’s Style Book