Oh So Cynthia

Dallas Summer Musicals rejoices with Sister Act

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:47:00 PDT

Dallas Summer Musicals celebrates the soul with SISTER ACT - the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look—a convent. Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, SISTER ACT is reason to...

A Maritime Museum for Dallas is in the works

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Mayor Pro Tem Pauline Medrano PRESS RELEASE: Noting it will boost tourism, inspire patriotism and serve as an economic catalyst for Southern Dallas and the Trinity Corridor area, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and other local leaders unveiled plans last Friday to build the Dallas Maritime Museum, which will feature U.S. Navy and other vessels that may have borne the name Dallas in active maritime service or have a connection to the North Texas region. Is it just me or is it strange...

3d Annual Dallas Margarita Meltdown is coming May 26

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Wed, 22 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

The 3d Annual Dallas Margarita Meltdown 2013 will take place on Sunday, May 26th from 5-10pm. 40 years ago, Mariano Martinez invented the frozen margarita machine in Dallas and forever changed the way people around the world drink margaritas. So we take this shiz seriously! This event is a competition between some of the best restaurants and bars in the Dallas area. Competitors will concoct their finest margarita and offer samples to the public in the Bishop Arts...

Twitter Titter: Pat Smith

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:27:00 PDT

When I saw this tweet from Pat Smith, my first thought was, "Aw! My two favorite bitches!" Pat is such a lady, she probably would give me a very disapproving look for making such a bawdy remark. But it's funny! Look! They are even color coordinated! Pat ran into this yappy style-setter at a Dancing With the Stars taping with husband (and former DWTS champion) Emmitt Smith. PS: It's Giggy, Pat. Not Gigi.

Dirk Nowitzki's Celebrity Baseball Game 2013 Attracts Heavy Hitters

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:53:00 PDT

The NBA champion and 11-time NBA All-Star returns for Dirk Nowitzki’s 2013 Celebrity Baseball Game presented by Baylor Medical Center at Frisco on Saturday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco (7300 RoughRiders Trl). For the 12th year, two baseball teams, each made up of celebrity players and amateurs, will slug it out for nine innings of hard-charging, umpires-umpping, trash-talking, uniform-wearing, base-stealing, home run-hitting, authentic baseball! A fleet of...

One Night Only! Flashback to the 80s with the return of Kempi's

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:00 PDT

Ah, the 1980's. When greed was good, ecstasy was legal and the only thing bigger than your shoulder pads was your hair. Those were the days! The InterContinental Dallas is excited to announce its 30th anniversary and will celebrate on May 30th with a one-night-only return of the famed Kempi’s Nightclub. During the ‘80s, Kempi’s was the place to see and be seen, hosting athletes, celebrities and the Dallas elite for elaborate evenings of dancing and drinks. So it seems appropriate to bring...

Wunderblock debuts on June 1 at the Nasher Sculpture Center

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

The Nasher Sculpture Center will debut a new exhibit called WUNDERBLOCK created by artist Katharina Grosse that will run from June 1 to September 1, 2013. So, what the heck is a Wunderblock you ask? It's the German term for an old-fashioned children’s toy, known in English as a mystic writing pad or magic slate, which allows users to write on its surface, then “erase” the writing by lifting its cover. In 1925, Sigmund Freud wrote an important essay called “Notes on the...

Get great landscape tips on the Water-Wise Landscape Tour 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:32:00 PDT

It's that time of year again. Chances are, you've already made a trek or three to Home Depot to buy flats of flowers for your front yard or garden. But it won't be too long before you start to hear the weather man bemoan our lack of rain and water restriction go into affect. Learn how you can plant smart this year during the 19th annual Water-Wise Landscape Tour. Dallas County Master Gardeners will be conducting free 30-minute talks on Water-Wise gardening every hour on the hour at each...

D Magazine throws a foodie feast to celebrate the 100 Best Restaurants in Dallas

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:25:00 PDT

If you love to eat, this will be the par-tay of the year for you! Nancy Nichols, Food Editor for D Magazine, is throwing a fun soiree to celebrate the publication of the June 2013 issue which contains The 100 Best Restaurants in Dallas. The Best Restaurants event will take place on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 8 pm at 3015 Trinity Groves and will feature food from the top chefs in Dallas. The fare will feature an eclectic mix of haute cuisine, off-the-beaten-path barbecue joints, and a variety...

Carry the Load this Memorial Weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:10:00 PDT

Carry the Load Walk will be held on Memorial Weekend, May 26-27. The idea is to do something positive, patriotic and challenging as a family. Navy Seal Clint Bruce, co-founder of Carry the Load, has a simple message: Let's bring back the true meaning of Memorial Day. U.S. military veterans carry the memories of their buddies who never came home. It is very personal and very deep. And they want Americans to pause and acknowledge the loss. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday,...

Peace, Hope, & Butterflies 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Miracle Players Foundation will be hosting its third annual Peace, Hope, & Butterflies family fun and music festival on June 1 from 2-6pm. The event will feature great activities for kids (and the young at heart) including a petting zoo, obstacle course, pirate ship, arts and crafts, giant slide, and more. The day will also feature local art vendors, as well as several delicious food trucks. You'll also enjoy live music from Five Times August, Fox and the Bird, August and J, and...

Sara Bareilles performs acoustic set at Element DFW Hotel

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:11:00 PDT

Sara Bareilles performed on May 18, 2013 at the Element Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Hotel as part of the first stop on the Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®) "Hear The Music, See the World" concert series. These exclusive world tour of music performances gives unparalleled access to private performances & premium concert tickets with a range of today's most sought after artists at Starwood Hotels. The event started off with an outdoor cocktail hour and the concert was performed...

Light the Runway with Katydid Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:06:00 PDT

Looking for something fashionable, fun and charitable to do? Then you are in luck because the second annual “Light the Runway” father-daughter fashion show, benefitting Dress for Success Dallas will take place Friday, May 17 from 7 p.m. to midnight at 129 Leslie in the Dallas Design District. Stomping the runway - family style - will be the likes of: Alison and Leonard Volk · Allyson and Hugh Aynesworth · Chef Brian Luscher of The Grape · Deanna Di Pizio of Salon...

Be a Party Animal at the Dallas Zoo's Party Safari

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:12:00 PDT

The  second  annual  Kid  To  Do  at  the  Dallas  Zoo,  themed  Party  Safari  and  benefiting  the  Dallas  Zoological  Society,  is  set  for  June  1,  2013  at  the  Dallas  Zoo  in  the  Lacerte  Family  Children’s  Zoo,  Giants  of  the  Savanna,  Cat  Green  in  ZooNorth  and  Picnic Ridge.     Jamie,  the  youngest  giraffe  at  the  Dallas  Zoo,  is  stepping  out  as  this  year’s  “safari  guide,”  and  she  promises  it  will  be  an  evening  to  remember!  The  block ...

CFDA's {FASHION INCUBATOR} fosters fashion in Dallas

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

runway drama from Reece Hudson The CFDA's {FASHION INCUBATOR} scooted into Dallas yesterday to introduce four of the program's designers to our market's VIP's in the fashion industry. They visited upscale stores like Neiman Marcus, Stanley Korshak and Forty Five Ten, threw a private luncheon and a glam cocktail party at the W Hotel's Ghost Bar. The see-and-be-seen of Dallas fashion set came out for the evening's cocktail soiree and as I wandered about I spotted...

Bespoke Eyewear from Tom Davies

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:22:00 PDT

I met British eyewear designer Tom Davies at a special appearance at Occhiali Modern Optics yesterday. My first thought was that he looked like Elton John circa 1978. I mean that in a good way: jacket and bow tie, lots of teeth, sexy English accent - all very quintessentially British. Davies was in town to offer his bespoke services to Dallas clients. What does that mean? That a few lucky clients had the opportunity to work one-on-one with Davies and have him create a custom frame...

Oh So Entertaining: Priscilla Queen of the Desert Opens May 14

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Dallas Summer Musicals is kicking off the Summer with Priscilla Queen of the Desert. This OUTRAGEOUSLY fun musical tells the uplifting story of a trio of friends, on a road trip of a lifetime, who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. An international hit with over 500 dazzling, 2011 Tony® Award-winning costumes, Priscilla Queen of the Desert features a hit parade...

Scenes from Stiletto Strut 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Star Children’s Charity partnered with Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities to host the 5th annual Stiletto Strut at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend on May 10, 2013. Stylish strutters such as Norma Johnson, Crystal Herrera, Daniel Lewis, Maggie Kipp, Shay Geyer, Angie Strange, Dawn Mellon, Jennifer Cloutier and Cindy Davis from Big Rich Texas kicked off the morning by joining hostess Pat Smith in Neiman's Shoe Department for a champagne reception & Shoe Auction. We then "strutted" up the...

WIN the "Cynthia" Necklace from Gehati

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:42:00 PDT

The "Cynthia" necklace I was introduced to Dallas jewelry designer, Diamond Downes, by my friend DFW Style Daily editor Lisa Petty earlier this year. I have since become a big fan of her work and introduced her to OSC readers back in February. Not only are her creations beautiful, but most pieces are under $200. You know me, I like affordable fashion. I am co-hosting a show with Gehati this Saturday at Curated and you are invited to attend and shop the Summer Collection. There...

WIN tickets to see The Molly Ringwalds at the Dallas Arboretum on May 16

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:26:00 PDT

Like, oh my God. I am so totally excited to be emceeing this week's "Concert Under the Stars" at the Dallas Arboretum. When they showed me the list of bands that will be performing over the course of the Summer, I like, totally zoomed in on The Molly Ringwalds because the 1980s were, like, the most rad era EVER. I mean, fer sure. Like totally. Grab your family or some friends, pack up a blanket and a picnic basket and make plans to join me at the Dallas Arboretum this Thursday, May...

Who will be crowned the next Little Black Dress Designer?

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Fri, 10 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

The little black dress is a fashion icon, and the region’s top fashion design students are proving they have what it takes to reinvent it. The Little Black Dress Designer – one of Texas’ largest fashion design competitions – has narrowed down its 2013 Dallas submissions to the top ten designs, which were selected by 13 celebrity judges on Monday April 8 at Hotel Adolphus. The finalists will unveil their designs at the Little Black Dress Designer Fashion Show May 22 at House of Blues in downtown...

Greer Garson Gala 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Greer Garson Gala Captivates by Jayne Chobot Herring It was a beautiful evening celebrating a movie star in Cannes, complete with glamorous celebrities, paparazzi, brightly colored gowns, martinis, and a lot of cash exchanging hands. A 3D movie, sponsored by INSIGHT and Dr. Ivan Bank projected the legendary Greer Garson herself on a big screen, socialites compared designers and jewels, and the elegant voice of Jan Strimple echoed through the ballroom. The event was actually the much...

Join Me at Pamper Me Fabulous on May 19

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

Pamper Me Fabulous is the Ultimate Women’s Day Out. Spend a day with the girls and the things you love! This one day event will feature a full day of enlightening workshops, workouts, medtations, beauty, spa, health and wellness bests, drinks, shopping and uplifting energy. Gain valuable insight from celebrity experts in "The Expert Corner", love your mind and body in the "Activity Area", shop and experience "it" products and services in “The Bazaar”, relax in the lounge, and of course, score...

ShopSeptember: The Launch Party

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 PDT

(left) Sarah Jones and Julie Michael (right) Devin Ellis, Kristy Attaway and Marissa Woolf On April 18, Laura Peter from ShopSeptember and Cynthia Smoot from Oh So Cynthia hosted a stylish soiree to celebrate the launch ShopSeptember - a new cyber shopping destination - featuring an interactive lounge, “art fashion,” informal modeling, super stylish prizes, complimentary nibbles from Hypnotic Sushi, wine and champagne, and fabulous shopping! The website is the...

Meet Eight Skincare founder Vicki Weaver-Payne at Stanley Korshak

noreply@blogger.com (Cynthia Smoot) — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:00:00 PDT

Sponsored Post: Searching for an easy, natural way to pamper and prevent dry skin that’s also affordable? You can meet Vicki Weaver-Payne, the founder of Eight Skincare, at Stanley Korshak this Friday, May 10 from 11am to 4pm. Vicki will be give personal skin evaluations and show how to diminish and rejuvenate dry skin by spending just a few minutes a day. Enjoy refreshments as Vicki demonstrates Eight Skincare’s simple, luxurious 4-step daily routine for beautiful,...