Glam and Grafitti

{Graffiti} Hearts for Mommy

May 16, 2013 in Graffiti: Arts & Culture

I believe in all things Glam. And, I believe in the make up Glam Queen, Mally Roncal. Her make up is empowering, her words are powerful, and her smile is contagious.

I also believe in giving back and Mally is doing something incredibly generous. She’s posted an adorable picture of herself signing a “Heart for Mommy” on her Facebook page, and will donate $1 for every single like that the photo receives today (Thursday) up to $10,000! Hearts for Mommy is an event that will help raise money for a non profit I have supported since I was a young girl, Family Lives On.

Please click on the photo below to go to her page and “like” the photo to give $1 to Family Lives On- it’s that simple!

You can help support 2 million grieving children nationwide. Please share this campaign with your friends and family to make an even bigger impact…remember, EVERY $1 COUNTS! You can also donate $1 at check out and create and sign your own “Hearts for Mommy’s” heart. Thanks to my friends, and thank you, Mally!

Tags: Charity, Family Lives On Non Profit, Hearts for Mommy Event, Hearts for Mommy Family Lives On, How to raise money for family lives on, Mally Beauty, Mally Roncal, Mally Roncal Make Up, Mally Roncal supports Family Lives On and Hearts for Mommy
No Comments »

{Glam} How To: Rock A Look

May 14, 2013 in Glam: Style & Trends

Let’s shake up our wardrobes! Glam and Graffiti has featured the spring trend “tribal” a few times already this season. It’s everywhere. One tip to remember regarding working in new seasonal trends to your existing style is how devoted you will be to rocking the trend versus letting the trend rock you. This pattern is loud, but you don’t have to give in. I took this Nicole Miller knit dress and paired it with my Steve Madden studded boots, a Kate Spade quilted bag, and a Jupe Boutique geometric gold necklace.

Now, let’s get a closer look.

Yup, that is pretty rad. Let’s work it.

I love the detailed green zipper on the back! Sportswear meets Glam.

Where have you worn a look that either you rocked or rocked you? Share and tweet me at @GlamandGraffiti with #GetGlam. Talk soon!

Tags: #GetGlam, advice, After the Gold Rush Nicole Miller, Fashion, Fashion Blogger, GLAM, glam and graffiti, Jupe Boutique, Kate Spade quilted bag, Nicole Miller NYC, Pittsburgh Fashion, Prints, Rocking clothes, spring trends, Steve Madden Boots, Style, trends
No Comments »

{Glam} Indian Princess

May 7, 2013 in Glam: Style & Trends

SO, I used to be an Indian Princess. A member of the Cayuga tribe to be exact. I ran around the campfire excitedly with finger paint smeared across my rosy, chubby cheeks, as the feathers hanging from my hair traveled shortly behind me. Okay, you caught me. This Greek-Italian girl isn’t really from Native American decent, but I really was an Indian Princess. It was an outdoorsy version of the Girl Scouts. You shot bow and arrows, played in the dirt, and participated in poorly organized games by your father as he chatted with his buds around the fire and caught a brew or two.

The vivid war paint and the graphic artwork calls to the tribal spring trend. Match it with bronze make up and red lips to catch the red hidden in the dress!

Dress, BB Dakota, Jupe Boutique | Sandals, DSW | Purse, Dooney & Burke

Nail Polish, Essie| Ring, Top Shop | Bracelet, Nicole Miller

Tomorrow morning I am headed to Canada to see the Falls! Believe it or not, I have yet to pack. Must run!

Tags: BB Dakota Dress, Fashion Blogger, Glam and Graffiti Fashion Blog Stephanie Campbell, How to wear tribal fashion, Spring Fashion Trends, Stephanie Alexis, Tribal Fashion, Tribal Spring Fashion, xoxo
No Comments »

{Glam} The Graduate

April 30, 2013 in Glam: Style & Trends

White Lace Dress, Gold Square Necklace and Earrings | Jupe Boutique

I graduated! Saturday morning I donned a black cap and gown and celebrated the success of the past four years at the University of Pittsburgh. They day was filled with family, friends, inspiring faculty, and my concern and urge to use one of my honor cords to belt my over-sized gown. Also hanging around my neck was my white Enactus medallion, an organization I started and proudly led at my school.

I was surprised and incredibly honored during the commencement when I was announced the winner of the College of Business Alumni Leadership award. Afterwards I was stuffed with delicious food, captured in pictures of family and friends that are begging to be framed, and excited to start the next chapter of my career.

Glam and Graffiti is growing too. There will be a design change, mixed media, and a party too! Stay tuned and as always, thank you for checking out my space!

Tags: College of Business Alumni Leadership Award Stephanie Campbell, College of Business University of Pittsburgh Stephanie Campbell, Enactus Stephanie Campbell, Enactus USA, GG Party, Graduation, Jupe Boutique, Stephanie Campbell University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Graduation, What to wear to graduation
3 Comments »

{Graffiti} Are YOU Pretty Amazing?

April 29, 2013 in Graffiti: Arts & Culture

PrettyAmazingFlyer-NEW-2013 Remember my interview with designer, Zoe Damacela? She had the chance to star on the cover of Seventeen Magazine as the first winner of the Pretty Amazing Contest. Now, it’s your turn! I wanted to share this with my readers as I am 100% sure you all are incredibly inspiring yourselves!

It’s worth a try! The contest is open to all girls ages 15-22. The winner will be on a cover of Seventeen and win a $10,000 scholarship from Neutrogena! Also, five finalists will win a trip to New York City and meet this year’s guest judge, Carly Rae Jepsen. And, 20 girls will win a Nook just for entering! It’s really easy to enter. You can click here to apply!

All you have to do is tell Seventeen why you’re pretty amazing in 1,000 characters or less and upload two photos of yourself. The application deadline is April 30th. YES, that is tomorrow ladies!

They are looking for the ultimate real girl to be on the cover. I think it is important to know that you don’t have to be multi-millionaire or a mogul-in-waiting. You just have to be, you.

Good luck! Let me know if you enter. I’ll be rooting for you!

Tags: Contests for Women, Fashion Contests, How to enter the Seventeen Pretty Amazing Contest, Neutrogena, Seventeen Magazine, Seventeen Pretty Amazing Contest, Zoe Damacela
No Comments »

{Graffiti} Summer BBQ

April 25, 2013 in Graffiti: Arts & Culture

My beau and I were invited to my aunt’s house here in Pittsburgh for an outdoor, casual barbecue. They switched up the grilling formalities and threw some shrimp and lobster on the barbie. And, apparently…grilling lobster tails is easier than it seems. I would have never thought! While catching up on missed events and chatting over wine and cheese, my aunt and my uncle prepared the shellfish in a flash.

Vibrant artwork stood quietly, swimming in the brightly lit office as we ushered the food outdoors to enjoy the last moments of sunshine. My aunt can capture a feeling so eloquently with such thick brush strokes.

If we run faster, will Summer be here?

Tags: Artwork, barbecue, Fashion, graffiti, grilling lobster tails, i want it to be summer, lifestyle, red newt cellar wine, rita wilson, shrimp, spring, summer, wine
1 Comment »

{Glam} Wearing White

April 21, 2013 in Glam: Style & Trends

1GG

AE Crocheted Festival Dress, Anne Klein Boots, Thrifted Black Quilted Purse

What’s white now? Everything. From head to toe, pearly white is the go-to hue of the season. Either by itself, matched with black or brown, or thrown in to tie down a multitude of brights, white is a must-have this spring. This fringed dress immediately brings me flashes of festivals and fun: last week’s artsy Cochella, outdoor live bands, and romantic summer picnics.

2GG