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Fashion, “Girls Night Out” and Theatre, Making Social Connections

Monica — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:47:49 +0000

Membership Rewards: The Social Currency

Dear Girlfriends,

Fashion, “Girls Night Out” and Theatre, Making Social Connections its the “in” thing to do!

Making connections online and offline can be beneficial when used the right way. From a concert ticket with the girls to a dinner certificate for a night out on the town, making social connections is the “WOW”.

Great news for girlfriends, friends and fashionistas alike. American Express launched Membership Rewards 20 years ago as a first of its kind program that overtime has continued to innovate through new partners, categories and features. Membership Rewards are more than just points, it’s a social currency that connects Cardmembers to the people, experiences and things they love.

Traveling Anyone?

Social currency in a nutshell is shared information that encourages further social encounters. It’s not a new concept, but the social web increases its prevalence. For example, building and maintaining relationships is the social reward. This “social reward” economy assist programs like Membership Rewards in building the brand among all platforms beneficial to you.

Whether it be through loyalty points, reward programs or a combination of the two, having social currency nowadays ensures you will always be connected to the brand and relationships that you want.

Dinner Out?

From travel, dining, entertainment and charity giving American Express is at the pulse of social currency. Girlfriends, essentially social currency acts as an “icebreaker” and is fuel for conversation.

Ready for a vacation or just a trip overseas? Use Pay with Points to fly any airline at any time without fear of blackout dates, or use points towards hotels, cruises and vacation packages.
Want a “Girls Night Out” on Friday night? Simply use points for a wide range of dining and entertainment experiences, including concerts, sporting events, theater, and even online gaming.
Did you see that new Tory Burch handbag in the window? Use points to get items or gift cards at some of your favorite stores and online retailers.
Not quite sure what to do or how? Have a heart to give? Use points to give back to any of over a million worthy charities.

Toast the Night

No matter the platform of how we “spend offline and online” what we do and say in social networks equates to “social capital”. Girlfriends, the time has come to be mindful of the value we create in networks such as Facebook and Twitter, for ourselves.

Socially, what we share, what we say, the smallest of actions from “likes” to retweets to the simplest of updates form a digital representation of what we are!

Until the next style adventure ~ stay connected!

*About The American Express Membership Rewards Program:

The Membership Rewards program from American Express offers more than a million rewards from over 500 brands. The program allows Cardmembers to earn one point for virtually every dollar charged on eligible, enrolled American Express Cards, with many opportunities to earn points faster. Membership Rewards points are redeemable in a wide selection of reward categories. Points have no expiration date, and there is no limit on the number of points a Cardmember can earn. For more information about the Membership Rewards program, visit http://www.membershiprewards.com.

Notes

Disclosure: “This is a sponsored post and compensation was provided by American Express via Glam Media”

“The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of American Express.”

Showcase your beauty at SpaWeek (April 11-17)

Monica — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:44:34 +0000

Spa Week

Dear Girlfriends:

If you’re living in the East Coast, metropolitan Washington, D.C. and anything like me you are tired of wearing a coat and donning a chic winter scarf – right fashionista?! SpaWeek 2011 is happening just in time! We are all ready to showcase our beauty this Spring.

This year’s Spring Spa Week is April 11th-17th and offers everything from spa treatments to pedicure paradise. Girlfriends, its simple. Visit SpaWeek today and get ready to indulge. Day spas, medical spas,resort spas, fitness centers and other wellness facilities will offer 2-3 of their most exclusive services for a discounted price of $50 each. Yoga/Pilates and Fitness/Weight Loss Centers, Eyelash Boutiques and even Salt Rooms are just some of the beauty and wellness institutions becoming regulars on the Spa Week roster.

Here are 10 of the top spas participating in the DC area for SpaWeek:

Clarins Skin Spa at Nordstrom
George Bacchus Salon and Spa
Hela Spa (2 locations participating – DC + Chevy Chase, MD)
Jamachi Plastic Surgery Medispa (formerly Trendz Rejuvenation Medi-Spa)
Lord & Taylor Salon & Spa
O’HAIR Salon + Spa
Parma Center for Health & Medicine
Red Door Spa (8 locations participating throughout the DC area)
The Salon & Spa at Saks Fifth Avenue (2 locations participating – Chevy Chase, MD + McClean, VA)
The Spa Room
Zoe Salon & Spa (3 locations participating in the DC area – Fairfax, McLean, Gaithersburg)

Can’t get enough? Want more? Visit SpaWeek online and follow them on Facebook (SpaWeek) and Twitter @spaweek!

The Soul of Chrisette Michele

Monica — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:19:00 +0000

Dear Fashionista:

On Sunday June 29th my husband and I along with another couple (Mary & Lawrence) attended the Chrisette Michele and Raheem Devaughn concert at Merriweather Post Pavilion. It was a great concert! We started the trek to the concert outing by meeting up for dinner at Houlihan’s, enjoying cocktails and coconut shrimp and other delightful appetizers. We then headed to Merriweather Post Pavilion on a warm summer evening to enjoy the sights and sounds of soul! Chrisette Michelle is my favorite singer to date, she has an amazing range and strong voice; I was so happy to be sharing the evening with loved ones and friends. I wanted to share another moment, after the concert; see my close-up with Chrisette.

The concert was fabulous!

Until the next adventure,
Monica the Urbanista

The Soul of Chrisette Michele

Monica — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:19:00 +0000

Dear Fashionista:

The concert was fabulous!

Until the next adventure,
Monica the Urbanista

Promotion: Viva Vogue

Monica — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:35:00 +0000

Dear Fashionistas:

I wanted to share this promotion with each of you!!! Viva Vogue is having a promotion for the whole month of June.

They are giving away Target giftcards worth $25 and AMC Theaters movie passes. At the end of the month they will draw 4 entries from all the new June accounts. To enter, go to www.VivaVogue.com and sign up for an e-card account. It is free to sign up. The accounts are free and so are all of the ecards, so send – send- send to all your friends and family.

Yours,
Monica

Promotion: Viva Vogue

Monica — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:35:00 +0000

Dear Fashionistas:

I wanted to share this promotion with each of you!!! Viva Vogue is having a promotion for the whole month of June.

Yours,
Monica

Ready for Spring?

Monica — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:48:00 +0000

Ladies ~

I know its snowing out here in Washington, D.C. on a Wednesday evening, but before you know it – it’ll be SPRING!

Start to think about a trench coat for the Spring!!!! From a short-puffed sleeve trench coat, a double-breasted trench coat with button details to a classic and chic trench coat, you must have one this spring.