{"id":13818,"date":"2013-07-11T19:06:04","date_gmt":"2013-07-12T02:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/?p=13818"},"modified":"2013-07-17T12:51:31","modified_gmt":"2013-07-17T19:51:31","slug":"the-collective-popup-shop-experience-the-official-red-carpet-launch-of-divas-and-dolls-e-boutique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/?p=13818","title":{"rendered":"\u201cThe Collective\u201d Popup Shop Experience: The Official Red Carpet Launch of Divas and Dolls E-Boutique"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/www.illsocietymag.com-410.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/www.illsocietymag.com-410.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"www.illsocietymag.com-4\" width=\"625\" height=\"425\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14136\" srcset=\"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/www.illsocietymag.com-410.jpg 625w, http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/www.illsocietymag.com-410-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p>As the highly anticipated BET Weekend swiftly came to an end, creators, fashionistas, and musicians are geared up for what was guaranteed to be a delightful experience in the world of fashion and entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>On the evening of June 26th, <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">ILL<\/span>SOCIETY was in attendance as Melrose Ave rolled out the carpet in a big way, with the official launch party of <em>&#8220;The Collective&#8221;<\/em>: A Popup Shop Experience curated by <strong>Manny J Style<\/strong>. The exclusive BET week experience was presented by <strong>KS Consulting Inc<\/strong>., and <strong>Chris Mannor<\/strong> and celebrated the launch of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.divasndolls.com\/\">Divas and Dolls<\/a> e-boutique. <strong>Divas and Dolls<\/strong> is a one stop shop founded by owner Breann Cook offering a wide selection of the latest most desired women&#8217;s designer clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories. With apparel inspiring you to <strong>&#8220;flaunt your diva and play dress up to your inner doll&#8221;<\/strong> the charming and eclectic collection is a must-have for any girl inspired to celebrate the Queen in her.<\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Diva-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Diva-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Diva-3\" width=\"625\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14150\" \/><\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p>As the Los Angeles skyline dipped into darkness, the cameras flashing lights on the red carpet illuminated the experience inside <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbyaperire.com\/\">B by Aperire<\/a> on Melrose Ave. Models inside were standing propped by the window entrance, styled in the new collection of apparel by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.divasndolls.com\/\">Divas and Dolls<\/a>, as DJ La La Land filled the atmosphere with the greatest hip-hop jams. Guests may or may not have been encouraged to diddy bop as they mingled with attendees and viewed the dopest fashions which included collections from <strong>Dash One by Dash<\/strong>, <strong>Duhh Clothing<\/strong>, <strong>DVMN Pigeon<\/strong> , <strong>Closet Freak<\/strong>, <strong>BLOW Life<\/strong> , <strong>Candy Coated Swimwear<\/strong>, <strong>Prep Jerks<\/strong> and <strong>Chablee Accessories<\/strong>. Ladies also were pampered in the beauty lounge that featured makeup sessions by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nakeahcosmetics.com\/\">Nakeah Cosmetics<\/a>, a brand dedicated to making women look and feel their absolute best without any doubts. The event also included a pastry bar by <strong>Chef Danielle<\/strong>, which included lollicups in the flavors of Red Velvet, Pink Lemonade, and Bacon Chocolate. Yes, I did say Bacon Chocolate. The sequence of flavors intrigued and delighted the taste buds of attendees. <em>&#8220;The Collective&#8221;<\/em> Pop-Up Shop Experience included all the latest attire from brands such as DVMN Pigeon, Coated Swimwear, Prep Jerks, ClosetFreak, Blow Life, and Chablee accessories made available throughout the entire week. <\/p>\n<p>-Elainne Dizon<\/p>\n<p>All photos shot by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.biancavicentecrain.com\/\">Bianca Vicente-Crain<\/a>  <\/p>\n<p><center><a href=\"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Diva-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/Diva-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Diva-2\" width=\"625\" height=\"900\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14151\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/illsocietymag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/www.illsocietymag.com-95.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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