{"id":4444,"date":"2025-04-09T09:48:08","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T13:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/?p=4444"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:03:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T19:03:44","slug":"my-night-at-the-2025-detroit-fashion-choice-awards-a-celebration-of-style-detroit-soul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accesslauren.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/09\/my-night-at-the-2025-detroit-fashion-choice-awards-a-celebration-of-style-detroit-soul\/","title":{"rendered":"My Night at the 2025 Detroit Fashion Choice Awards: A Celebration of Style & Detroit Soul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On April 6th, 2025<\/strong>, I had the absolute pleasure of attending the Detroit Fashion Choice Awards<\/strong><\/a> at the historic Garden Theater<\/strong><\/a>\u2014and let me tell you, it was nothing short of magical. This annual event is all about honoring the creativity, talent, and innovation that fuel Detroit\u2019s vibrant fashion community, and this year\u2019s celebration raised the bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the moment I stepped onto the red carpet<\/strong>, I could feel the energy. The style was unmatched\u2014bold colors, daring silhouettes, and so much individuality. Detroit doesn\u2019t just follow trends, we set<\/strong> them. It was incredible to be surrounded by so many designers, stylists, influencers, and creatives who are truly shaping the future of fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Chaos to Chic: The Story Behind My Look<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Pictured: Lauren Mari<\/a> Photo by: Misha Ramsey<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

VIP arrivals started at 6PM. At 5:00PM<\/strong>, I had no hair done, no makeup on, and NO DRESS<\/strong>. Yes, you read that right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 5:30PM<\/strong>, I was at the mall on a mission, giving myself 10 minutes<\/em> to find something\u2014anything\u2014that felt like me. And wouldn\u2019t you know it… the very first dress I tried on was <\/strong>the one<\/em><\/strong>. Classic, feminine, and full of attitude. The store steamed it for 15 minutes (which, spoiler alert: didn\u2019t really help), and I raced home to pull myself together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had planned to steam the dress by running a hot shower for 15 minutes\u2014that also did not work<\/strong>. So what did I do? I grabbed the iron like the DIY queen I am, worked some magic, and somehow got myself to the event by 8:15PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final look? It was giving 1950s meets modern woman glam<\/strong>. Slicked back mob boss hair, dramatic eyes, and a dress that moved like poetry. I felt feminine, empowered, and honestly… a little proud of the chaos I survived to pull it off. What did you think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n