{"id":4351,"date":"2025-04-06T16:33:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T20:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/?p=4351"},"modified":"2025-04-13T22:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T02:38:22","slug":"a-glamorous-kick-off-my-experience-at-the-detroit-fashion-choice-awards-pre-day-soiree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/06\/a-glamorous-kick-off-my-experience-at-the-detroit-fashion-choice-awards-pre-day-soiree\/","title":{"rendered":"A Glamorous Kick-Off: My Experience at the Detroit Fashion Choice Awards Pre-Day Soir\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/accesslauren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Creammodelcute_8720-1-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4439\" style=\"width:324px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Creammodelcute_8720-1-edited.jpg 747w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Creammodelcute_8720-1-edited-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Creammodelcute_8720-1-edited-600x607.jpg 600w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Creammodelcute_8720-1-edited-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pictured: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/accesslauren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Access Lauren<\/a> Photo By: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/divabeast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Misha Ramsey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">On Saturday, April 5th, I had the pleasure of attending the Detroit Fashion Choice Awards (DFCA) Pre-Day Soir\u00e9e \u2014 and let me tell you, it was the perfect way to kick off the 2025 DFCA weekend in true Detroit style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Hosted at the gorgeous new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/minniesdetroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnie\u2019s Detroit<\/a> in the historic Woodbridge neighborhood, this exclusive afternoon affair brought out Detroit\u2019s finest \u2014 from fashion insiders to influencers, creatives, and community leaders \u2014 all gathered for one unforgettable vibe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Curated and hosted by the radiant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allwayssabrina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sabrina Athena<\/a> of The Goddess Workshop (who is also co-hosting this year\u2019s DFCA alongside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dbax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniel Baxter<\/a>, the event was nothing short of electric. We were treated to a high-energy soundtrack from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tay_made\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DJ Tay Made<\/a>, while sipping and snacking on Minnie\u2019s signature brunch bites and cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allwayssabrina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"738\" src=\"http:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sabrina.self_.3.cute_8655.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4437\" style=\"width:357px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sabrina.self_.3.cute_8655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sabrina.self_.3.cute_8655-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sabrina.self_.3.cute_8655-768x554.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sabrina.self_.3.cute_8655-800x577.jpg 800w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Sabrina.self_.3.cute_8655-600x432.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pictured: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/allwayssabrina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sabrina Athena<\/a> Photo by: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/divabeast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Misha Ramsey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">This wasn\u2019t just an event \u2014 it was an experience. Beyond the networking and stylish scene, the soir\u00e9e had heart. As an official DFCA-affiliated gathering, a portion of the proceeds supported amazing causes including <a href=\"https:\/\/detroitdogrescue.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detroit Dog Rescue<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroitfashioncommunity.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detroit Fashion Community<\/a>, and We See Greatness in You \u2014 reminding us that fashion and philanthropy can go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlight of the Day: The Fashion Fantasy Raffle Giveaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Now this\u2026 THIS was the moment everyone had their eye on. The Fashion Fantasy Raffle was stacked with luxury prizes and VIP experiences that had us all on the edge of our seats:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">A 48-hour HUMMER rental (Les Stanford GMC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williampalmerhomme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William Palmer Homme<\/a> private shopping experience + gift<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelondonchophouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The London Chop House<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">An overnight stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/hotelstregisdetroit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The St. Regis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Skin pampering at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinboutiquexperts.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Skin Boutique<\/a> (Royal Oak)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Two VIP tickets to the official DFCA Soir\u00e9e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Although I didn\u2019t win (this time!), I was genuinely excited for all the lucky winners. The energy in the room during the raffle was buzzing with anticipation and joy \u2014 it really brought everyone together in celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/divabeast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thewholegang_8959-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thewholegang_8959-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thewholegang_8959-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thewholegang_8959-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thewholegang_8959-1-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Thewholegang_8959-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/divabeast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Misha Ramsey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Star-Studded Scene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The media presence was major \u2014 with coverage by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox2detroit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fox 2 News<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheartmedia.com\/stations?market=DETROIT-MI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iHeart Media<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wjlbdetroit.iheart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WJLB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/mix923fm.iheart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mix 92.3<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeautifulmachinemag.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beautiful Machine Magazine <\/a>\u2014 and the guest list was just as impressive. From DFCA Vanguard Recipients to fashion and lifestyle influencers, the room was filled with familiar faces and inspiring personalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notable guests included:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.votebarlow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jonathan Barlow<\/a> (Mayoral Candidate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>James Craig (Former Police Chief)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jessicadupnack\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jessica Dupnack<\/a> (Fox 2 News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/erikaerickson\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erica Erickson<\/a> (Local 4 News)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sianatreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siana Treece<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/sianatreece.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Siana Treece Collection<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Q of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.williampalmerhomme.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">William Palmer Homme<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bobbi_storm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bobbi Storm<\/a> (Singer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/griffin_plastic_surgery\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. DeLorean Griffin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/jennamira__\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jenna Marie<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cannababe.detroit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cannababe<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joekaneuncut\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joe Kane Uncut<\/a> (Recording Artist)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powerful Chyna (Bad Girls Club Detroit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/epicluvv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Detroit Influencer Mel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Titus Hayes (Shinola Hotel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lesley Mathis (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/elegantfantasyevents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elegant Fantasy Events<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/accesslauren\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beautifulguest_9045.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beautifulguest_9045.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beautifulguest_9045-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beautifulguest_9045-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beautifulguest_9045-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beautifulguest_9045-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pictured: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bobbi_storm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bobbi Storm<\/a>, Access Lauren &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sianatreece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Siana Treece<\/a> Photo By: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/divabeast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Misha Ramsey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The Soir\u00e9e was more than a pre-event \u2014 it was a celebration of Detroit\u2019s style, soul, and unstoppable creative energy. I&#8217;m so grateful to have been in the room, and I\u2019m already counting down to the main event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Until next time, keep living, loving, and showing up in style.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"181\" src=\"http:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Access-Lauren-Signature-edited-e1687403840287.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1728\" style=\"width:169px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Access-Lauren-Signature-edited-e1687403840287.png 386w, https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Access-Lauren-Signature-edited-e1687403840287-300x141.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enjoy lovely photos compliments of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/divabeast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Misha Ramsey<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experience the glam and community spirit of the 2025 Detroit Fashion Choice Awards Pre-Day Soir\u00e9e at Minnie\u2019s Detroit. 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