“I’ve seen infants who are 6 weeks old die of pertussis in the hospital, and it is so heartbreaking because it is so preventable,” -Dr. Matthew Davis

Veronica McNally, featured in the article, visited our office and spoke with the staff, inspiring us all to be more diligent in everything we do at Oakland-Macomb Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Oakland Macomb OBGYN has two convenient locations for your convenience. Our Mission is to Provide Excellent, Comprehensive, Individualized Healthcare For Women Within a Framework of Compassion, Dignity and Service.

We are pleased to offer a complete range of obstetrical and gynecological services to women of all ages in Southeastern Michigan. Our practice includes seven physicians, three nurse midwives, one women’s health nurse practitioner and two physician assistants.

“But as common as vaccines are today — and as long as they have been around — they’ve remained confusing and controversial. In addition, sometimes people think a particular disease is no longer a threat, and then stop vaccinating for it. The spread of inaccurate information via the Internet is a major fuel for this and other false information.” – Sheryl James

Read the article here.

Pull out your best dress attire for an evening, dedicated to honoring some of the most well dressed and most stylish individuals in Metro Detroit. Hour Detroit Magazine is hosting its Best Dressed 2012 Celebration and is inviting the public to join in on the fashion party.

Every year, Hour Detroit Magazine surveys and honors a group of individuals in Detroit with various careers, who have made their mark in the local fashion scene with their sense of style. Many public figures from sports to business have graced the list.

Tom Schoenith, Rhonda Walker, Joseph Saker, and Juliette Okotie-Eboh are a few of the notable figures that have been honored with the title of Hour’s best dressed, over the years.

Hour’s Best Dressed 2012 winners will be revealed in the November issue of the magazine. Hour Magazine has partnered with Art Van furniture and Saks Fifth Avenue to provide an event that not only celebrates fashion but also supports a cause.

The Hour Detroit Best Dressed 2012 Celebration will be an evening of fine food and fabulous fashion, held in the spacious Art Van Furniture store at 6500 14 Mile Road in Warren, Michigan.

The event will begin with cocktails and appetizers, from 6 to 7 p.m. Afterwards, the Saks Fifth Avenue Fashion Show will take from 7 to 7:30 p.m., highlighting trendy new pieces and trends. To wrap up the stylish evening, cocktails and deserts will be served from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are $100 for general admission and $175 for VIP reserved seating. A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit Focus: Hope. For more information on Hour Detroit Magazine’s Best Dressed 2012 Celebration and to purchase tickets, visit hourdetroit.com.

Raquel is a Michigan native with a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Michigan. She loves fashion and writing about life’s everyday stories. She has written for various local publications that include Dearborn Press & Guide and Detroit Fashion Pages. Raquel also writes for her own local events blog, Metro Diva Pages. You can visit Raquel’s blog at metrodivapages-rdp.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @MetroDivaPages.

September is one of the most important months in the fashion world and it promises to be an eventful season for the Michigan fashion industry. To launch the fashion month, Michigan Fashion Week will make its debut from September 13 to 15.

Michigan Fashion Week (MFW) is a three-day event that will showcase designers, artists and models in the state of Michigan and the Midwest. MFW was formed this year, in order unite and to provide an arena for designers, artists and models to display their talent.

Hour Detroit Magazine, Paul Mitchell Schools and My Style Genie are among the sponsors that have lined up to support MFW. For its first year, MFW has outlined a list of fun, networking events for guests to look forward to.

The first event will be “Meet Fashion Week” which will take place on September 13 at Marvela Boutique in Royal Oak, from 6pm-9pm.

The “Meet Fashion Week” event will provide guests with the opportunity to learn more about MFW and meet the creators, artists, designers, and models behind MFW. Between the meeting and greeting, attendees can also enjoy a live DJ and shopping with Marvela’s special discount.

Following “Meet Fashion Week”, is the Michigan Fashion Week Night Out event on September 14th, at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in Birmingham. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, fashionistas can shop among from a list of vendors, eat, sip and mingle before the big runway showcase on Saturday.

The final event to MFW will be the Michigan Fashion Week Showcase. Bianca Golden, a finalist from “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 9, will host the showcase at the Southfield Civic Center.

The MFW showcase will include runway presentations from 13 designers within Michigan and the Midwest. Doors to the big event will open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

General admission to the MFW showcase on September 15 is $25 per person. MFW VIP tickets are $50 per person. The tickets include VIP seating to the Michigan Fashion Week Showcase and an invitation to the official MFW Industry Networking Reception on September 14.

A ticket to the Industry Networking Reception (Michigan Fashion Night Out) on September 13 is $10 per ticket. Tickets are available for purchased on the website. For more information on Michigan Fashion Week, you can also follow them on Twitter @MIFashionweek.

Raquel is a Michigan native with a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Michigan. She loves fashion and writing about life’s everyday stories. She has written for various local publications that include Dearborn Press & Guide and Detroit Fashion Pages. Raquel also writes for her own local events blog, Metro Diva Pages. You can visit Raquel’s blog at metrodivapages-rdp.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @MetroDivaPages.

Dress to impress for one of the biggest and best nights in Detroit! Hour Detroit Magazine is hosting its annual Best of Detroit party on Friday, June 22.

The party will celebrate the winners that were voted as the best in Detroit by the magazine’s readers in various categories. (Full disclosure: CBS Detroit’s own WWJ 950 won “best news radio.”)

The Best of Detroit party is a fun, upbeat, and classy affair therefore the attire should definitely match the occasion. Putting together a winning look for the big night can be easy with a few simple suggestions.

This summer is all about prints, pastels, and neon, bold colors. Therefore, it’s a great idea to implement splashes of color, patterns, or even some color blocking for the evening look. When mixing in summer trends for a formal look, it’s best to start with the basics.

The cocktail dress is classic and ideal for formal occasions. Cocktail dresses are shorter than evening gowns which makes the best choice for the hot weather. Most of all, cocktail dresses are made in various styles and colors so it’s easy to find the perfect one.

Tangerine, yellow, pink, white, and blue are just a few colors that would look amazing in a summer cocktail dress. Essentially, it’s the color, the fit, and style that will determine the best dress choice for the evening.

Shoes are the next important piece to consider. After all, shoes can easily make or break an outfit. The trick to picking shoes that compliment an ensemble is to try on several different styles and colors until you find the pair that’s most befitting.

For a trendy look, try a little color blocking. If the dress is a bright neon color then the shoe also needs to be a bright neon color. Or if the dress is a pastel color, then the shoe should be a pastel too. For example, a bright orange dress could look gorgeous with the right pair of hot pink shoes. It’s all about how you mix and play with the colors.

However, if the goal is to keep it a bit simpler then slip on a designer pair of nude or black shoes to go with the dress. Ultimately, the idea is for the shoes and dress to work together to create a fashionable, chic look.

Once the shoes are chosen, don’t forget to accessorize. Accessories are equally as important as the outfit and help pull the entire fashion ensemble together. When selecting jewelry, focus on pieces that are unique and eye-catching.

Summer inspires the most beautiful assortment of jewelry so indulge by adding it to your look. Turquoise, Citrine, Onyx, Sapphire, Jade, and Blue Topaz are a few examples of some colorful stones that look would look amazing for the summer.

Try a cuff bracelet and a big cocktail ring or big earrings with a colorful necklace to add to what you’re wearing. To finish off the evening look, add a clutch bag to hold essential items and a light scarf or shawl to stay warm in cool air conditioning.

To create your best outfit for the occasion, trying shopping at the following locations: Marguerite Boutique-Best Wear in West Bloomfield Township for dresses, Tender in Birmingham for designer shoes, and Nordstrom for distinctive accessories.

The Best of Detroit party will be held at MotorCity Casino Hotel’s Sound Board. Food will be provided by over 30 of the restaurants voted best of Detroit. Entertainment will include The English Beat, The Killer Flamingos, and Kenneth Thomas.

Tickets are $125 for VIP and $85 for general admission. The party begins 7pm and ends at midnight. For more information on the Hour’s Best of Detroit party, visit hourdetroit.com.

Raquel is a Michigan native with a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Michigan. She loves fashion and writing about life’s everyday stories. She has written for various local publications that include Dearborn Press & Guide and Detroit Fashion Pages. Raquel also writes for her own local events blog, Metro Diva Pages. You can visit Raquel’s blog at metrodivapages-rdp.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @MetroDivaPages.

And, there’s this great article about Michigan honeymoon destinations, which includes a favorite locale of mine… Chateau Chantel on Old Mission Pennisula in Traverse City.  It’s simply beautiful and a perfect honeymoon destination!  And, I have to make mention that the images of the urban wedding they featured, were taken by my photographer Heather Saunders.  Click here to get a sneek peak of the urban pics. She’s awesome!      

Anyway, there’s tons more in the February issue…  If you see one, grab it -  It’s worth the read!

September is one of the most important months in the fashion world and it promises to be an eventful season for the Michigan fashion industry. To launch the fashion month, Michigan Fashion Week will make its debut from September 13 to 15.

Michigan Fashion Week (MFW) is a three-day event that will showcase designers, artists and models in the state of Michigan and the Midwest. MFW was formed this year, in order unite and to provide an arena for designers, artists and models to display their talent.

Hour Detroit Magazine, Paul Mitchell Schools and My Style Genie are among the sponsors that have lined up to support MFW. For its first year, MFW has outlined a list of fun, networking events for guests to look forward to.

The first event will be “Meet Fashion Week” which will take place on September 13 at Marvela Boutique in Royal Oak, from 6pm-9pm.

The “Meet Fashion Week” event will provide guests with the opportunity to learn more about MFW and meet the creators, artists, designers, and models behind MFW. Between the meeting and greeting, attendees can also enjoy a live DJ and shopping with Marvela’s special discount.

Following “Meet Fashion Week”, is the Michigan Fashion Week Night Out event on September 14th, at the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center in Birmingham. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, fashionistas can shop among from a list of vendors, eat, sip and mingle before the big runway showcase on Saturday.

The final event to MFW will be the Michigan Fashion Week Showcase. Bianca Golden, a finalist from “America’s Next Top Model” cycle 9, will host the showcase at the Southfield Civic Center.

The MFW showcase will include runway presentations from 13 designers within Michigan and the Midwest. Doors to the big event will open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.

General admission to the MFW showcase on September 15 is $25 per person. MFW VIP tickets are $50 per person. The tickets include VIP seating to the Michigan Fashion Week Showcase and an invitation to the official MFW Industry Networking Reception on September 14.

A ticket to the Industry Networking Reception (Michigan Fashion Night Out) on September 13 is $10 per ticket. Tickets are available for purchased on the website. For more information on Michigan Fashion Week, you can also follow them on Twitter @MIFashionweek.

Raquel is a Michigan native with a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Michigan. She loves fashion and writing about life’s everyday stories. She has written for various local publications that include Dearborn Press & Guide and Detroit Fashion Pages. Raquel also writes for her own local events blog, Metro Diva Pages. You can visit Raquel’s blog at metrodivapages-rdp.blogspot.com and follow her on Twitter @MetroDivaPages.