Tamara is the brand designer and crafty owner of Liliglow Boutique. Her part time hobby of sewing handmade bags turned into a full-time passion of building Liliglow into an independent brand for her women's line of signature fashion accessories and beauty products. Raised in the City of Brotherly Love, Tamara has been an artist since childhood. She graduated from West Catholic Preparatory High School with honors in Art, and studied Architecture & Design, and Graphic Design at Howard University. 

Shoni has been with Liliglow since 2013, beginning as our second model for the brand and later moving on to become our first employee and "Pop Up Shop" Assistant. Her strong customer service skills, humor, and diligence are the core qualities that keep us afloat when we're on location. Shoni hails from North Philadelphia, and has a budding career in civil service and Social Work. She is also a recent graduate of Temple University, earning her BS in Public Health.

Amy is the developer extraordinaire of Bloom Bathworks.

She is a true maker, creating her all-natural body care products with love and a true desire to offer her audience an affordable luxury line of goods. Amy is a native of West Mt. Airy, Philadelphia who currently lives in Norristown. Her goal is to see Bloom in stores that support healthy living and the Maker's Movement. We know you'll enjoy meeting her, and experiencing her one-of-a-kind hand-crafted brand!

The foundation of Bloom Bathworks is shaped by 'what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it'. This handmade line is chucked with enticing bath bars, body scrubs, and skin moisturizers, so we're sure you'll grab a few pieces to add to your home spa for those days when you need to be pampered! 

Visit www.bloombathworks.com #BLOOMBATHWORKS

Christine is the clever muse of CTaylorMade Creations. Alongside her artistic talents, she is a woman of many hats, for one as a Research Coordinator at CHOP, while also pursuing her Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy & Public Health at Arcadia University. Although Christine calls Philly her home, she is a native of Lancaster County. We love that she is multi-faceted, and quite passionate about her brand that she'll debut at Hype & Lavender.

We love the positive energy of CTaylor Made Creations by Christine Taylor who uses recycled wine bottles as her canvas. Each hand painted design is one-of-a-kind and are quite versatile as gifts with a special touch, or an eccentric and chic home decor accent. Christine strongly believes that you always need to make time for what you love, and using that belief is how she developed her budding artisan brand. Her brand's mantra: "Art washes away the dust of every day life." #CTAYLORMADE 

Alice is the woman behind the innovative brand & mobile boutique Catch Snatched, who will be in attendance as a vendor outside of the Art Gallery. Alice is a creative entrepreneur, writer, mother, and wife and Philly born diva. She established her boutique in Georgia and has toured throughout major cities with her fabulous PEACH TRUCK! We fell in love with her brand the moment we stepped inside! We sure you will feel the same too!

We're crazy about a boutique on wheels! Catch Snatched offers a modest array of dope fashion styles, customized bath and body, women's jewelry, and a fitting room so you can try everything on! You will have the opportunity to shop on the inside of SAVERY Gallery but will be delighted with what you find on the outside too!

Visit www.catchsnatched.com  #CATCHSNATCHED 

Brit Tea is the new author of OH, So You Wanna Go Natural? The Life of A Natural Haired Woman and Tips. As an emerging entrepreneur Brit Tea wants to share her self taught methods of maintanence and care for your naturally curly hair, as well as expand her brand to enlist strong partnerships with other eccentric beauty experts. Brit Tea's warm candor and ultra-bubbly personality are exactly why we wanted to showcase her work at Hype & Lavender.

As a start up brand, we understand the dedication that went into developing the blog Brit Tea Natural Hair! Brit Tea, the star behind the brand, gives a quick glimpse of her journey as an author and the legwork needed to get her book published. On her blog, you will also see step-by-step videos on her hair care regiment. We know this brand is one to watch as a positive contender alongside other natural hair care resources. 

Visit www.britteanaturalhair.com #BRITTEA

Janai is the 'go-to' gal within her circle of friends & family to satisfy their sweet cravings and to add a bit of 'wow' to their parties. She is a true enthusiast of crafty cooking and baking, and when she's flexing her culinary skills her goal is to create a lasting impression with her edible presentations. Outside of being a confectioner, Janai is a registered nurse and proud resident of Philadelphia. We are happy to have Janai present her talents and sweet skillset at Hype & Lavender!

Dynamic Tablescapes was recently established in May 2015 by Janai Murphy due to her love for cooking and baking. What's most spectacular about her brand, is what started as a creative hobby has now evolved into a small business with orders for special events & decadent dessert buffets. For the near future, Janai's goals are to expand her company into a mobile dessert bar & provide baking classes for youth.  #DYNAMICTABLESCAPES

Joyce is Philly born and raised, by way of the Fern Rock section of the city. Her handmade brand, Jewelry With Me, began after she attended a Loc Jewelry seminar while at a  conference geared towards Natural Hair & Beauty. Within that experience, her spark towards creative craft design was born. She enhanced her brand with constant practice and ventured her first round of sales through co-workers and friends. Joyce’s fanciful designs and true artistic talent are one of the many reasons why she is a featured vendor at Hype & Lavender!

Jewelry With Me was developed in 2010 as a start-up brand by the creative talents of Joyce Mercer. Each piece is a work of art due to their meticulous character and distinctive design. What’s great about the collection is its fun energy, glowing colors, and various shapes and sizes. The materials consists of hypo-allergenic, lightweight aluminum and are designed with love, since Joyce collaborates with her teenage daughter on many of the brand’s creations. 

Visit www.jewelrywithme.com  #JEWELRYWITHME

Cydney, a native of Philadelphia now residing in Delaware, is the creative designer behind her self-made brand Stitch Niche. During her childhood, Cydney learned to express her artistic abilities through her mother's influence as an avid seamtress and entrepreneur. For her vivid design approach, Cydney takes pride in creating quality products for women to accentuate their unique style in an unexpected, evocative way, which in her opinion, is fashionably delightful. Her drive and ambition are exactly what Hype & Lavender is all about!

Stitch Niche was established in 2008, by the brand's founder Cydney Rhodes. Cydney's taste and selected design elements utilize upcycled and repurposed materials, both natural and synthetic, which primarily include a range of signature clutches, scarves, and kimonos. The eclectic yet soft fusion of Stitch Niche's products are truly specialized for the woman who isn't afraid to 'expect the unexpected'. #STITCHNICHE

Tuti is a natural hair enthusiast and lover of all-natural products. She began her "natural hair journey" in 2013, learning that healthly hair greatly depends on the integrity of the hair products she used. This sparked Tuti to develop her own line of specialty products and in 2014, Beauty By Tuti Pie was born. Tuti is truly multi-faceted, she has a BS in Public Relations from Millersville University and an MBA in Global Business from Arcadia University. She is also a member of the historic sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Tuti's charisma and personality make her a shining star and we are happy to have her at Hype & Lavender!

Beauty By Tuti Pie was created in 2014 by Tuera Clark, and is geared to embrace and enhance the love for naturally curly hair with her line of self-developed hair products. The brand also offers candles, wash + maintenance regiments, and gift sets along with daily hair inspiration & DIY tips.

Visit www.beautybytutipie.com #BEAUTYBYTUTIPIE