Another year of fab! Cristal Carrington celebrated DJ Saucee's Birthday Party at Mirage last night and it was a blast. Tap into the fab fun!
SAX. A burlesque-style bar and lounge plus Belvedere vodka cocktails marked the all exclusive, red-carpet event held at SAX DC on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012.
Over 400 Washingtonian’s celebrated the launch of “The Privilege List” while eating mini seafood hors d'oeuvres and petite sliders coupled with Belvedere Lemon Tea Thyme Tonic and Belvedere Pure Sunsplash cocktails.
A who’s who list of lobbyist, journalists, R&B stars and fashion executives from NY fashion houses were in SAX. It was an atmosphere of achievement and elegance all in celebration of SAX's “Privilege List”, their new door policy allowing only those on the list and their guests to have full access to the lounge.
Notable attendees from Wednesday's event included international R&B star Ginuwine and his wife Tonya (previous rapper Sole), CW DC 50's Paul Wharton, BET CFO Michael Pickrum, ABC 7's Scott Thuman & Jummy Olabanji, Capitol File's Jill Judson Neal, and Moet Hennessy USA's Michelle Desrosiers among others.
- Cristal Carrington (Examiner.com)
Yesterday's MAC and Moscato Party was indeed a success. Lovely ladies from around the Baltimore metropolitan area stopped in for Makeup Tutorials from Makeup Artist Chantay Hollywood Wheeler and explored the world of MAC cosmetics, all while sipping on chilled Moscato.
It was truly a night to remember. Below are a few pics from the event.
To be added to my email list, or to get an invite to parties such as these, find me on Twitter @thesocialiteprj and @theuptowndiva, or on FB at Cristal Carrington.
For more information about the work of Makeup Artist Chantay Hollywood Wheeler, or to schedule a consultation find her at hollywoodfaces@hotmail.com.
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
Cristal Carrington
P.S - I promise to make you feel comfortable :)
Thank you for being patient with me on this video.
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
- Carrington
Spotted: Cristal Carrington at The Social Excellence Awards in Washington DC sponsored by Auchentoshan Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Ladies, as promised I have created Baltimore's 1st MAC & Moscato Party. Yes. Just imagine an array of premium makeup from your favorite brand - MAC, mixed with Moscato wine and you (the fabulous diva reading this post). Grab discounted lipsticks, eyeshadows, primer, eye pencils, blush, makeup bags and more...
Saturday
July 7, 2012
Baltimore,MD 20912 (see flyer for details)
RSVP Cristal Carrington (202) 361-5768 or Nikki (516) 425-8283
We Accept Visa, Mastercard, AMEX
Bring your best girl friends, relax and shop!
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
Cristal Carrington
Just an adorable video that explains where good ideas come from. According to Steven Johnson, Author of the book Where Good Ideas Come From, Johnson concludes that good ideas come from the slow hunch. For more information on this concept, I recommend that you not only get this book, but watch the video. It is quite cute!
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
Cristal Carrington
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
Cristal Carrington
The launch for The Socialite Project is officially located at www.TheSocialiteProject.com. More details coming soon!
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
- Cristal Carrington
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
- Cristal Carrington
On Saturday, June 9, 2012, The Maryland Beer Pong League will host a Charity Beer Pong Tournament to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Beer Pong, also known as Beirut, is a drinking game in which players throw a ping pong ball across a table with the intent of landing the ball in a cup of beer on the other end.
The event titled, Baby Steps To A Cure, will take place at club Midtown, located at 1219 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington DC, with registration commencing at 1pm.
To show Examiner's support for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and The Beer Pong Leagues efforts to raise money for a cure, we salute with a cocktail aptly named, The Cure.
Made with Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur and Miller High Life, this summer cocktail takes on a life of its own as it engages your senses and elevates your conscious.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur
10 tablespoons (5 ounces) light lager, such as Miller High Life
1 tablespoon (1/2 ounce) fresh lemon juice
5 (1-inch) pieces peeled fresh ginger cut into thin matchsticks
Fill 12-ounce cooler (or highball) glass with ice cubes. Add ginger liqueur, beer, and lemon juice and stir until combined. Garnish with ginger sticks.
For more information about the charity tournament, click here:BEER PONG TOURNAMENT
-Cheers!
Cristal Carrington
On Friday, June 1, 2012, I will be hosting a Virtual Pinterest Party. This party is in celebration of National Dare Day and the dare to be creative.
10 special categories will be announced on May 30 & May 31, so I want all my fabulous readers to gather all their favorite, most creative pics in the categories announced to win prizes from National Authors, Award-winning Musicians, Business Consultants and of course don't forget that I do have VIP Passes for clubs in Baltimore, NY and Las Vegas! Yes, Vegas!
To participate, visit my Facebook page at Cristal Carrington and my Twitter page @thesocialiteprj. The flyer explains how to win!
Good Luck!
Cristal Carrington
Having dreams are the bedrock of what you were destined to do. For all my fabulous entrepreneurs out there who like me have very vivid dreams and want to remember key details, there are a few tips on how to remember and make the most of them. You never know where your next business success will come from. Don't deny your dreams, as they are the Universe's way of guiding you down easier paths or giving you insight on how to handle real world or business situations. I suggest you use this helpful video from Expert Village to recollect amazing business concepts every day.
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
Cristal Carrington
Today's entrepreneur is faced with many challenges. When you're faced with challenges, concerns or doubts, it is important to remember that your path is a process.
While seemingly imperfect on the surface you must continue to push forward and believe that you will get to your destination, some way, some how.
Trust in the process and thrive. Coming from someone that can speak first hand on the trials of life and its weird twists and turns, the process that I have been on has been rewarding in its own way. At the end of your journey, you will be a stronger individual and this is what the process is all about.
Hopefully you are trusting your process and loving yourself along the way.
Stay Fabulous!
Cristal Carrington
Found this on Pinterest and had to share. Enjoy this learning journey.
For a larger view: Click here
*Infographic compliments of Melissa Fach
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
Cristal Carrington
With so many social media applications out there and so little time, how does one manage to utilize them all effectively? I have recently come upon this dilemma and decided to create a social media calendar to assist the juggle between all that I have to do with what I need to do technologically.
Some of my favorite social apps are Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, but a few others that may be relevant to you and your business are:
1. Reddit: Upload stories and articles on reddit to drive traffic to your site or blog. Submit items often so that you'll gain a more loyal following and increase your presence on the site.
2.Digg: Digg has a huge following online because of its optimum usability. Visitors can submit and browse articles in categories like technology, business, entertainment, sports and more.
3.Del.icio.us: Social bookmark your way to better business with sites like del.icio.us, which invite users to organize and publicize interesting items through tagging and networking.
4.StumbleUpon: You'll open your online presence up to a whole new audience just by adding the StumbleUpon toolbar to your browser and "channel surf[ing] the Web. You'll "connect with friends and share your discoveries," as well as "meet people that have similar interests."
5.Technorati: If you want to increase your blog's readership, consider registering it with Technorati, a network of blogs and writers that lists top stories in categories like Business, Entertainment and Technology.
6.Ning: After hanging around the same social networks for a while, you may feel inspired to create your own, where you can bring together clients, vendors, customers and co-workers in a confidential, secure corner of the Web. Ning lets users design free social networks that they can share with anyone.
7.Squidoo: According to Squidoo, "everyone's an expert on something. Share your knowledge!" Share your industry's secrets by answering questions and designing a profile page to help other members.
8.Furl: Make Furl "your personal Web file" by bookmarking great sites and sharing them with other users by recommending links, commenting on articles and utilizing other fantastic features.
9.Tubearoo: This video network works like other social-bookmarking sites, except that it focuses on uploaded videos. Businesses can create and upload tutorials, commentaries and interviews with industry insiders to promote their own services.
10.WikiHow: Create a how-to guide or tutorial on wikiHow to share your company's services with the public for free.
11.YouTube: From the fashion industry to Capitol Hill, everyone has a video floating around on YouTube. Shoot a behind-the-scenes video from your company's latest commercial or event to give customers and clients an idea of what you do each day.
12.Ma.gnolia: Share your favorite sites with friends, colleagues and clients by organizing your bookmarks with Ma.gnolia. Clients will appreciate both your Internet-savviness and your ability to stay current and organized.
These are just a few of many sites that will allow for greater exposure of your company and its core mission/values.
Enjoy!
*Sites and descriptions compliments of InsideCRM
-Cristal Carrington
Pinterest is fast becoming the hottest little website on the net. Users are allowed to pin their favorite pictures to a virtual board and share those pins with others seeking to express themselves through visual replicas of things they want, need or desire. Don't know how to use the application? Don't worry,with this diagram you will be well on your way to building your brand while utilizing the latest social networking tools.
Find me on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/thesocialiteprj/
Find me on Twitter @thesocialiteprj and on FB at Cristal Carrington
Smooches & Stay Fabulous!
-Cristal Carrington
The power of brainstorming.
Brainstorming sounds like such a tiresome work, but it doesn't have to be. Brainstorming can be such a rewarding and eye-opening experience that truly opens doors to possibilities and concepts.
This weekend, I was blessed to be in an intense brainstorm session with a family member. It was really unlike any session I had been in before. It was truly amazing.
Here are a few tips I found helpful to utilize before meetings:
- Play soothing music (New age, Classical or Jazz works well).
- Get comfortable.
- Ask your guides and higher power to bless the session and allow yourself to sit in that space for a while before beginning.
- Use a mind map technique to write down ideas
- Relax, sit within your space and allow yourself to create.
These tips are just some of the ways that you can use Zen to enhance your collaborative thought sessions.
For more information, or to reach out to Cristal Carrington, find me at @theuptowndiva @thesocialiteprj or on FB: at Cristal Carrington
