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Kristy Emery is the Philadelphia City Editor for Miss A. She graduated with a degree in Marketing and Management from Penn State University, and has always had an appreciation for beautiful things. She became a licensed aesthetician to combine her passions for skincare and makeup with her love of business, and is now an account manager for a luxury cosmetic company. In her current position she motivates, inspires, and teaches women how to maximize their potential. In addition to skincare and makeup, Kristy has partnered with her sister to create Orgotton, a women's clothing and accessory line made from organic and sustainable materials. If you have a Philadelphia boutique, spa, or salon you would like covered on Miss A, or have a beauty or skincare related question, please contact Kristy at kristy.emery@askmissa.com. You can also follow Kristy on Twitter @orgotton.

Lilly Pulitzer Warehouse Sale In Oaks, PA

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The Lilly Pulitzer warehouse sale is here! Get in line early to grab your dresses, jewelry, totes, scarves, and sorority product. Prices are expected to be up to 70% off of retail. This is the only warehouse sale Pulitzer will be holding in 2013, so make sure you don’t miss [...]

Fly School Circus Arts In Philadelphia

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Flying Trapeze Set Up with The Kimmel Center in the background(Photo Credit: Carrie Coelho)

I had the amazing opportunity to take a flying trapeze lesson from Mary Kelly Rayel, Executive Director of Fly School Circus Arts to celebrate the start of Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) which runs through the end [...]

2013 New Year’s Eve Options In Philadelphia

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New Years Eve is a good time to reflect on the past year and set goals and resolutions to better yourself during the upcoming one. While that is true, it’s also time to party! Here is Miss A Philadelphia’s list of the best places to ring in the New Year.

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Workout At Balance Chestnut Hill In Philadelphia To Benefit Cradles To Crayons

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Balance Chestnut Hill, an exclusive private and semi-private personal training and group fitness studio, is inviting guests to work out for a cause on Saturday, December 15 from 8-11 a.m. A minimum donation of $10 per class will benefit Cradles to Crayons, the only local organization that maintains a year-round program for providing necessary [...]

Charitable And Stylish Holiday Gifts 2012: Philadelphia

Louella LILO Scarves - $38
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It’s that time of year again! The holidays are a few weeks away and everyone is making their list and checking it twice. To make shopping a little easier for you, the writers of Miss A Philadelphia have shared a few of their favorite things. And, since Miss A covers the intersect of Charity [...]

Recap: Career Wardrobe’s Sassy 17 Tea And Fashion Show At The Rittenhouse Hotel

Rosemary Brahin in a custom made dress by featured designer Irina Sigal (Photo Credit: Kristy Emery)

It was a beautiful Fall Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia and women of all ages joined together at The Rittenhouse Hotel to celebrate Career Wardrobe’s 17th anniversary of helping connect women with jobs. Career Wardrobe is the nation’s largest independent, community-based nonprofit organization serving women transitioning into the workforce by providing professional attire.

Hosted [...]

Recap: Hotel Monaco Grand Opening In Philadelphia

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In September Hotel Monaco‘s social media seek-and-find, Where are the Monacan’s?, started the buzz for the new boutique hotel in Old City, Philadelphia. And the grand opening dedication ceremony October 11 proved that this hotel is the new place to stay in and play in. Mayor Nutter was on site to help celebrate the [...]

Nydia Han Of Philadelphia’s 6abc To Host Sassy 17 Tea And Fashion Show At The Rittenhouse Hotel

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Career Wardrobe, the nation’s largest independent community-based nonprofit organization providing women in transition with free professional clothing to help them successfully find employment, is hosting their second annual Sassy 17 Tea and Fashion Show. On Sunday, October 14 at 2 p.m. in The Rittenhouse Hotel guests can enjoy tea and treats while viewing fashions [...]

Firefly Music Festival In Dover, Delaware To Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Firefly Music Festival is coming to Dover, Del. this upcoming weekend from Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22. This three-day music festival is featuring a headlining band each evening with Jack White playing on Friday night, The Killers on Saturday night and The Black Keys on Sunday night. The [...]

Recap: The Roots Honored At Philadelphia Mural Arts Program’s Wall Ball At Vie

Philadelphia's The Roots and Executive Director of Philadelphia Mural Arts, Jane Golden

Philadelphia's The Roots and Executive Director of Philadelphia Mural Arts, Jane Golden

The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program hosted it’s 12th annual Wall Ball at newly opened wedding venue, Vie. It was a gorgeous night and a great crowd to honor Grammy Award winning and Philly natives, The Roots.

The hip hop group created [...]

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