Nightlights Behind-the-Scenes

Gatsby's Pub and Grill during the first Colts home game

Well we’re nearly booked up for the rest of the year with shoots for the Nightlights TV show …which I host here in Indianapolis. Things are going really well and it looks like even bigger things are about to happen! I’ve been having good feelings lately.

Oh Mark ...so silly!

I always love meeting new people.  Mark Mcavoy you crack me up!  When the camera guy was getting b-roll video footage, I had to hold the mic way up high to the speaker so the camera could record sound when the raffle prize announcer gave away the prizes.  My arm was getting so tired and every time I looked over, Mark was mimicking me!  I’d switch hands…he’d switch hands.  He’s such a goof-ball!  lol

We had a great time hanging out at Gatsby’s during the first Colts home game.  I think my favorite part about that night was the blue Jello shots Tim threw out at everyone every time the Colts scored a touch down (which is a tradition there).  38 – 14 against the New York Giants…Manning vs. Manning.  It was a good game and if I remember correctly, I think Tim ran out of shots!    They also give away two trips to Vegas every home game.  And guess what…you’ll have to watch the episode when it comes out to see if I won!  Oooo…maybe I did…maybe I didn’t.  If I did …who should I take???  I seriously can’t wait for this episode…I think the video montage of the tossing of the shots after the Colts scored  will be funny and entertaining.  haha

***This episode of Nightlights including Gatsby’s Pub and Grill is scheduled for release early next week.  ”LIKE” Nightlights on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to stay updated.  You can also subscribe to our weekly newsletter by visiting our website.  Look for the sign up at the bottom of the page.***

Margherita pizza and their famous Hermanaki chicken wings

Paired with this episode is the Ale Emporium…voted best bar food on the north side of Indy.  OMG … I had the Margherita pizza and their famous Hermanaki chicken wings …and I plan on coming back for more!  It was very very good!  Apparently they make their pizza with a secret ingredient…and we determined we should call it crack pizza!

I also learned that night that Ale is just another name for beer.  Scott the bartender brought me a couple of their Ales to try.  I had the … brace yourself… Doggie Style Classic Pale Ale by Flying Dog Brewery.  Ok this is what you need to do.  Next time you’re there, order it and tell me what you see on the front of the bottle.

What is on that bottle??? :/ lol

Interview with Leonard from Living Proof

The band Living Proof was performing that night.  Wow they are all very talented!  I especially loved their Michael Jackson tribute.  We had to leave right in the middle of it…but I at least got to see their performance of “Thriller”.  This band carries such a great vibe.  You’ll want to be at the Ale next time they perform.

Living Proof

This guy is single.  —>   

PINK Hair for Hope & Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness Photo Shoot with Fashion Wrap Up

...just moments before I stabbed the male model lifting me up in the foot with my stilletto...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – and of course one of the big trends for supporting the fight for the cure is getting the Pink Hair for Hope. Yes, the infamous pink streaks in your hair! This year I found myself much more aware of the cause, mainly because my Aunt was recently diagnosed. She’s now in remission, which is good, but doesn’t necessarily mean everything is fine and dandy.

 

Michael Baker: #1 Cold Fusion Artist in the Nation

So in an effort to help in the fight for the cure, I teamed up with my hair sponsor, Michael-Warrens Salon. The salon is based in Elkhart, Indiana but Michael travels all over teaching the art of hair extensions. He’s the # 1 Cold Fusion artist in the Nation! Ladies, I’ve had hot-glue bonds in my hair before…and they were terrible (those were not by Michael-Warrens by the way!) The Cold Fusion method uses ultrasound waves – NO HEAT – so it’s less damaging and it’s more natural looking! Plus they last longer!

 

I met up with Michael in Chicago several weeks ago for a hair show with the internationally famous celebrity hair stylist, Nicholas French. Michael put some fabulous pink extensions in my hair for Pink Hair for Hope and then Nicholas French gave me the best cut of my life! Seriously…when he was finished…I looked at it and almost cried. I just thought it was the best my hair has ever looked… I wish I could have him cut my hair every time!

 

Me and Nicholas French

Meeting Nicholas French was quite an experience. He commanded the room and you just automatically respect – he obviously knew what he was doing. While Nicholas French was showing everyone how to cut long hair using me as a model, he proceeded to tell the class about his traveling/styling adventures – one of them being the time he did the princess’ hair. I don’t remember which princess he said…but the fact that he’d done the hair of royalty…and now he’s standing there doing my hair…I almost shed a tear again! Lol…it was an emotional day! And to top the day off…Michael named me their official Pink Hair for Hope Model!

 

IT’S NOT TOO LATE to get PINK HAIR FOR HOPE!!! When you purchase SO.CAP hair extensions during the month of October – money goes to breast cancer research. Support the cause! Help in the fight for the cure! Call Michael at Michael-Warrens Salon for complete details! (574) 294-2244

It’s Official!

 

Kaitlin Elyse (T.Party t-shirts) with Angie and Lisa (Cheeky Couture Jewelry) Models: A.J., Me and Lynda

 

Last Thursday marked the exciting debut of a new t-shirt line specializing in “mouthy sayings, presented in a sugary sweet delivery on high quality t-shirts”.  T.Party is the name of this budding new Indianapolis-based business with a mission to add a little sass to the t-shirt and jeans wearing Midwest one day at a time.

Personally, I’m excited to add this new element of sass to the Nightlights TV show that I host!  The very first custom made t-shirt by T.Party was made especially for me with my very own clever saying “I like to T.Party with Beers”…and the shirt is already infamous!  I can’t wait until you see what other sayings I’ve come up with to wear on Nightlights!  Keep an eye out!

(The first Nightlights episode in Indianapolis featuring “I like to T.Party with Beers” is complete and coming to you soon!)

 

Featured t-shirt: "Don't go to bed angry...Stay awake and plot your revenge"

So T.Party’s debut was a success.  I had a great time as always doing my thing out on the runway…and of course the party after was a blast!  Plus we did a LIVE webcast as part of Nightlights, so I was busy at work juggling both the modeling and the TV hosting.  No complaints!

 

***If you missed out on this amazing event and want to see some backstage action, click here then go to the ‘menu’ to watch the webcast.  But don’t wait too long because those clips won’t be up for forever!***

The fabulous people of Fashion Wrap Up (if you don’t know by now they are Indianapolis’ newest online fashion magazine) were at the debut.  You can read their perspective on the T.Party debut in their blog.  Anyway can I just say this – I’ve had a great time working with them and they’ve been really good about attending Indianapolis’ fashion events.  I’ve met lots of fun people that I hope to hang out with again!  …And maybe I’m just being too sentimental…but at the debut I felt like I was part of some kind of family…a family of fashionistas.  Ok I’m being cheesy…so be it.

At the end of the show, owner and designer Kaitlin Elyse, announced me and one of the other male models, the official spokes models for her new T.Party brand.  So exciting!  The first photo shoot is happening next weekend!  …so look for it soon in Fashion Wrap Up!  SUBSCRIBE to my blog for updates!

 

Kaitlin announcing A.J. and me the official T.Party models

 

 

HUGS!!!