The online media is drastically changing the fashion industry and the way consumers interact with fashion brands. Meet the people that lead the fashion revolution online - fashion bloggers, new media publishers, entrepreneurs, industry insiders, fashion PR reps, and web savvy trendsetters. You must a professional within the fashion industry and have an online presence to join this group. This is the Chicago chapter of the main New York City Fashion 2.0 meetup. We are currently working on get …

This meetup was created to Introduce Plus Fashion Week™! Our Mission is to serve as the national resource providing the most recognized fashion event for the plus size industry. Inspired by mainstream fashion weeks in cities such as New York, Milan, and London, Plus Fashion Week™ is a high-end production showcase for women sizes 10 – 28. By connecting designers, retailers and consumers, our goal is to make plus fashion more accessible for everyone. Who should join? -Women and men with curves tha …

We started this group to show our prospective clients our work style! ;-) This group has a great personality and lots of creative ideas when it comes to PHOTOGRAPHY. (Studio Photography, Portrait Photography, Photography workshops, Photography classes, Group photo shoots, Model photography, Fashion photography, Digital photography, Post picture Editing, Photoshop classes, Make up classes, Hair styling classes, Portfolio building) you name it we've got it!

This is a group for anyone working or interested in the pet business / pet fashion industry / pet media industry in the Chicago area. There are a fair amount of peeps in the Chicago area working in the pet business. It would be great to network in order to share industry insights, increase business and raise the awareness of the pet industry overall. All levels of professionals and businesses are welcome: seasoned executive, mid-level professional, and newbies; small, mid, and large businesses; …

"Calling all Salon Owners". The mission of SOA (Salon Owners Association) is to support, advise and educate salon owners. Nowhere in the Chicagoland area exists a support group specifically designed to galvanize salon owners. Where can you go to discuss beauty industry challenges, get information regarding continuing education and advice on how to grow your business? Salon Owners Association is your answer ! Let's get together and start making business solutions a reality for each of us ! SOA wi …

Join us as we explore the diversity of TASTE, TOPIC & FASHION. GIRL TALK is a meet up group of 20 to 30's woman that wish to come together monthly for cocktails and conversation. Ladies that attend will anonymously submit questions about DATING, BEAUTY, FASHION etc. These questions will be presented and openly discussed among the group. Please join and gather your questions for the next Meet up!

Please come ready to network. Please bring all of your brochures, business cards, and materials to showcase your business. I would like to create a community where we can refer our clients to each other.

Love to sew or want to learn how to create all those beautiful ideas that you have and wish to create, well this group is for you.  I love sewing, crafts and related arts and have been doing and teaching them for more that 20 years.  This group is looking for creatively skilled, motivated individuals who are serious members who want to learn these skills as an creative outlet to execute in fashion, home decor, accessories, Textile and Needle Arts etc. Our goal is  to share knowledge and skills o …

My vision for this group is to bring everyone together from photographers to models, and makeup artists to fashion designers- working together and helping one another build portfolios, expand your network, help those with less experience, and schmooze with others in the industry. I want to welcome everyone from professionals to those who are just trying to get their foot in the door by organizing themed photography events and workshops in the Chicago Metro area. If you are a photographer, model, …

You can’t fake inner beauty. But some salons are better than others at bringing it to the surface. You’ll know this the moment you walk in the door at B Beautiful Salon & Spa in Highland Park. You are immediately immersed in an environment of modern elegance. And that’s just the beginning. Located in the prestigious heart of Highland Park on Central Avenue, B Beautiful lives up to its name as a luxury salon. Pampering? Of course. But what sets B Beautiful apart is its stylists’ unique gift of en …

This group was created for makeup artists, hair stylists, photographers, skincare lovers or anyone who loves the beauty idustry and would like to learn more about it in a less formal setting. Our topics will range from  the basic how to of makeup and hair to live photo shoots, working on a set ,bridal  seminars,  etc.. I'm a  trainer and recruiter for a prestige skincare company and a Chicago based freelance makeup artist with 15 years experience. I abslolutley love what I do and wanted to share …

Studio light equipment provided, a beautiful Model, and a chance to learn and improve your skills along with adding exciting pictures to your portfolio. What more could you ask for? All you have to do is bring your DSLR or SLR camera after you RSVP! • Learn how to work lights (flash strobe equipment) • Choosing different backdrops or props in a collaborative way • Taking self portraits • Acquiring Models of all types to improve on Portfolios • Choosing wardrobes for Models • Networkin …

FIRST THINGS FIRST: What is it that you would like to be encouraged in? Struggling with weight loss or getting rid of an addiction? Going after that promotion, starting a business, or maybe finally writing that book? This IS a campaign that is all about growth and progression. Many people can have a dream, but it takes a team to complete that dream. A team that is supportive and nurturing can make all the difference in the world, especially when a person is facing a great challenge. The "T.M.I.C …

There are NO initial fees to join this group!!!! Join us and refer us to everyone you know!  We are a network of consumers to professionals in the photography industry to help each other connect, share, teach, grow and HAVE FUN doing it! Whether you are looking for a photographer, you want to learn about photography, you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, we WELCOME YOU TO "THE PHOTOGRAPHY NETWORK" The purpose of this group is all about networking, teaching, improving, inspiring, meeti …

This is a group for folks who are a part of the modeling and photography industry in the Chicagoland area. Models, photographers, makeup artists, hair and wardrobe stylists, fashion designers and everyone else involved in shooting. We welcome all experience levels, from beginner to experienced, hobbyist to professional. This group is fun, creative and friendly, and we'd love to meet you at one of our events, so come on by! When you come to events, don't forget to bring business cards, comp cards …

Our group is for entrepreneurs or anyone who desires to become their own boss or just love fashion. This is your chance to come together in the spirit of collaboration, we believe creativity, in all its various shapes and sizes. Join us for a nights of excitement, where you can relax, be entertained or shop from the most Desirable Designer Spring Fashions and Accessories or After Work Networking with Events that take place monthly which allows our group a chance to foster new professional connec …