WHAT THE CUPCAKE?! As Campaign Manager for Mariessa’s campaign to be the FIRST Chair of the DC Fashion Commission, I am working around the clock. I’ve overstuffed my Celine tote with my Nespresso machine, about a dozen super caffeinated coffee pods and four different pairs of shoes: Sam Edelman driving moccasins, vintage Nike High Tops with [...]
Rachel Dunlap, Community College of DC Fashion Merchandising Program student and resident of Ward 5 says “color blocking,” as explained by Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington in the movie The September Issue is the biggest Spring trend to watch. Rachel’s ultimate pick for the color of the moment is electrifying sapphire blue or (as I have renamed it “democratic [...]
It was Saturday, March 3, 2012, and I had been invited to attend the Mother Daughter Brunch as the Key Note Speaker. I was tickled pink to have been included. I wore a vintage camel light YSL suit that had once belonged to my mom. Instead of wearing her signature cream colored cloche hat with a [...]
Mary Terrell wants to be a Democratic National Convention Delegate! #27 Judge (and MOM) Mary Terrell is a candidate hoping to be selected as District of Columbia Delegate for the 2012 Democratic National Convention representing Ward 7. All Democrats are eligible to vote. However, to vote for Ward 7 Delegates, you must be a registered voter in [...]
WHAT THE CUPCAKE?! As Campaign Manager for Mariessa’s campaign to be the FIRST Chair of the DC Fashion Commission, I am working around the clock. I’ve overstuffed my Celine tote with my Nespresso machine, about a dozen super caffeinated coffee pods and four different pairs of shoes: Sam Edelman driving moccasins, vintage Nike High Tops with salmon pink treads, Fendi open toe platforms, and Christian Louboutin classic black pumps. I’m not weary yet. Though, I am starting to feel like David Axelrod….but with way more sparkles on my frocks and more fashion on my mind.
Rachel Dunlap, Community College of DC Fashion Merchandising Program student and resident of Ward 5 says “color blocking,” as explained by Vogue Creative Director Grace Coddington in the movie The September Issue is the biggest Spring trend to watch. Rachel’s ultimate pick for the color of the moment is electrifying sapphire blue or (as I have renamed it “democratic ice”).
In order to create this powerful pigment, snag the blue from any democratic political sign, pour into a large cannister, toss in a 1/4 cup of DC tap water and stir with a lighting bolt. Voila, darling! In no time flat, you’ll have enough “democratic ice” to cool down even Romney’s heated rhetoric! We recommend dunking your cap sleeved tunic dress into this cobalt cannikin as soon as possible. Wear to the Democratic Convention in Charlotte and be compared to First Lady Michelle Obama throughout the event. What could be more complimentary? (P.S. Bing/Google First Lady O wearing Barbara Tfank tank dress for inspiration.)
It was Saturday, March 3, 2012, and I had been invited to attend the Mother Daughter Brunch as the Key Note Speaker. I was tickled pink to have been included.
I wore a vintage camel light YSL suit that had once belonged to my mom. Instead of wearing her signature cream colored cloche hat with a veil, I wore my signature Barbie cut tied demurely in a knot below my left ear.
I was a little nervous because I had been so busy preparing for Fashion Law Week that I was not able to practice the speech like I wanted. But all things considered, I think it went well.
My speech was entitled: “The Pursuit of Happiness”
butterfly sightings at bishop mcnamara 3.3.12
I talked about my fascination with butterflies and how I was able to survive being laid off right before my wedding. My goal was to share some of the information that I learned during the most difficult times of my life. I remember Daddy saying that it is up to me to learn more about God if I want to enjoy all of the things he has in store for me. This speech contains a lot of the research that I conducted way back in 2007.
The Bishop McNamara Brunch was lovely. I was honored to have been included. I met so many lovely ladies during the event. Air Kisses to Letitia Bing and Ms. LaSandra Hayes for their kindness! Big hug to President/CEO Mr. Clark for his words of encouragement.
In addition to the 5 tips that are outlined in the speech, I think Rose Colored Glasses are also Essential for the journey. You can find a song that I wrote at the link above.
Please let me know what you think!
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xo
Fashion Attorney, Mariessa Terrell is happily busy.....
FASHION ACTIVIST
FASHION ATTORNEY
FASHION POLICY ANALYST
FASHION WRITER
FASHION EDUCATOR
FASHION EVENT COORDINATOR
FASHION LAW WEEK ADVISOR
FASHION CAMP COORDINATOR
FASHION BLOGGER
Intellectual property attorney, Mariessa Terrell, is the founder of SBC Law Group, a boutique brand management and intellectual property law firm located in Washington, DC. Through her firm, Mariessa provides docketing, marketing, licensing and intellectual property law (trademark, copyright) services to a variety of clients including Lockheed Martin Corporation; Gloria Gelfand Fashion Marketing Company; Soapy Love cosmetics and many others.
In 2011 Mariessa launched www.FashionTrademarks.biz to provide discounted IP services to emerging fashion designers, artists and beauty professionals. Prior to starting her own firm, Ms. Terrell worked at the US Patent and Trademark Office as a Trademark Examining Attorney and helped register trademarks for the leaders in the fashion and beauty industries, including Estee Lauder, Balenciaga, Revlon, Dooney & Burke, Johnson and Johnson and many others.
In 2012, Mariessa founded the Fashion Law and Policy Center (www.fashionlawpolicycenter.com), a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fashion law education and research services to creatives, attorneys and law students.
An expert in the field of marketing and intellectual property, Mariessa has lectured on branding and trademark law at Howard University, the Arts Institute of Washington, DC and the Smithsonian Institute; has taught a MBA graduate studies Advanced Marketing Management course at Southeastern University and currently teaches Fashion Trend Forecasting at the Community College of the District of Columbia.
In April 2007, Mariessa drafted legislation (Bill 17-173) to create a Commission on Fashion Arts and Events in DC. Mayor Adrian Fenty signed the bill into law in April 2008. Mariessa is a graduate of Howard University School of Law and writes a fashion law and lifestyle blog entitled, Yoo Hoo Darling(www.yoohoodarling.com).
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It just keeps getting better. This weekend will be fondly rembered. I’ve already placed it lovingly in a jeweled box with a bow!
When I visited FaceBook today, I was tagged in a darling of an article written by Mahoganie Jade Brown.
Ooooh La La. How kind!
http://mahoganie.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/the-co-existence-of-fashion-and-law/
And after waiting an entire year, I snagged a new headboard (called HAYWORTH, how appropriate!), on SALE at Pier 1 imports at 6:58 pm on Sunday 2 minutes before the sale ended. Regularly $399.99 now $278.24!
Hello Hollywood!
SIMONE B
Darlings! I am over the moon and through the Wardrobe today. Attorney/Author Patricia Elam wrote the most fantabulous (Washington Post Magazine) article about the dilemma of practicing law and dressing with savoir faire. She was kind enough to mention MOI and my super duper mom (Judge Mary Terrell) and I am still smiling.
The timing of the publication is awesome! In addition to speaking about Fashion Attorneys, Patricia lauds Fashion Law Week that was presented for the first time in 2011.
Fashion Law Week 2012 starts on Monday, February 27, 2012 (until March 2, 2012)
FIND FASHION LAW WEEK DETAILS HERE!
Monday, February 27, 2012 – Friday, March 2, 2012 Presented by the Intellectual Property Students’ Association (IPSA) of Howard University School of Law
How to Maintain Your Fashion Flair in the Legal Field Monday, February 27, 2012 Houston Hall Classroom 4 | 12:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Fashion Law Roundtable
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Daytime Panel Houston Hall Classroom 4 | 12:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Evening Panel Law Library 101 | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Keynote Address
Speaker: Professor Susan Scafidi – Director of Fordham Fashion Law Institute Wednesday, February 29, 2012 Pauline Murray Conference Room | 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Keynote Address Reception Pauline Murray Conference Room | 8:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Fashion Show: Intelligent Design
Featured Designer: Korto Momolu of Project Runway Friday, March 2, 2012 The Mansion on O Street | 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
Yes, it is February 14th and the Christmas tree is still well lit. But, at least the golden bulbs have been replaced with glittering hearts and the tinsel has changed from silver icicles to red lacquered garlands. In keeping with one of my New Year’s resolutions, I have decided to avoid convention in favor of more “MOI.”
So the Christmas tree remains in the window, unbowed, unapologe-tic and undaunted for the duration of 2012.
In 1936 Diana Vreeland, then Editor in Chief of Harper’s Bazaar, created a fantasy column entitled, “Why Don’t You….?” wherein she invited us to seize joy, love and laughter wherever we find it. “Why don’t you” do something extraordinarily different to commemorate the DAY?
Be bold.
And do YOU better than they could,
Simone
Some of our favorite suggestions excerpted from Diana Vreeland’s column, “Why Don’t You…” that appeared in Harper’s Bazaar in 1936.
Why don’t you…
…have a yellow satin bed entirely quilted in butterflies?
…own, as does one extremely smart woman, twelve diamond roses of all sizes?
…wash your child’s hair in dead champagne, as they do in France?
…paint a map of the world on all four walls of your boys’ nursery so they won’t grow up with a provincial point of view?
…have a private staircase from your bedroom to the library with a needlework carpet with notes of music worked on each step—the whole spelling your favorite tune?
…cover a big cork bulletin board in bright pink felt, banded with bamboo, and pin with colored thumb-tacks all your various enthusiasms as your life varies from week to week?
…wear, like the Duchess of Kent, three enormous diamond stars arranged in your hair in front?
…have a room done up in every color green? This will take months, years, to collect, but it will be delightful—a melange of plants, green glass, green porcelains, and furniture covered in sad greens, gay greens, clear, faded, and poison greens?
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY, DARLINGS!
De-Brief Fashionably with MOI
Discussing Christian Louboutin vs. Yves Saint Laurent on February 6, 2012 wearing Michael Kors red knits and black leather red bottoms was informative and invigorating. The most interesting tid bit I learned from the case is that even the District Court of NY recognizes that Fashion is a unique industry that requires its own unique analysis of the role color can play distinguishing goods and services in the fashion world. Well, duh. Fashion is one of a kind. We have our own bubbly language, marketing strategies and fantasy quotient. Welcome to my world, darlings.
I am greeting the New Year with more than a new attitude. Indeed, I am armed with a bottle of peroxide, a heat lamp and a Marilyn Monroe box set. It takes more than a steady hand to transform from Natasha to Glenda the Good. It takes a change of heart; an upgraded confidence; a joie de vivre and an unabashed laugh out loud Betsey Johnson spirit. It also takes a wardrobe shift- a literal lightening of the color palette from black ops to snow queen. It takes a consistant sunny disposition to run after elusive goals in sky high designer pumps perfectly poised for the next adventure. It takes a diva of a doll to continuously spin straw into gold, pull up and out of each debacle and greet the new day stronger, wiser and more determined than before.
It’s the first day of the New Year. I’ve wiggled my nose, blinked my eyes and blown a few hundred air kisses.
Let the 2012 Games begin.
