WINGS Charity Fashion show

For those of you not familiar with WINGS, it stands for Women in need growing stronger. It's a wonderful organization that's mission is to "provide a continuum of integrated services in an effort to end domestic violence and homelessness one family at a time." 

This past weekend I attended their 5th annual resale fashion show at the Meadows Club. It was beyond amazing!

Here is what I wore:

Dress: MNG by Mango, Belt: Express, Necklace: Jewelmint, Earrings: Express, Cuff: C/O Kristin Hassan, Shoes: Shoemint

First up, meet the show's stylist, say hello to my cousin, and get my raffle on! There were so many amazing raffle and silent auctuin items up for grab. There were also TONS of clothes, coats, bags, and jewelry for sale. Plus it's for such a great cause how can you not go a little nuts! ;)

We entered the ballroom for lunch and the fashion show soon after. I think I was most excited for the fashion show because my cousin was walking in it (she was the last to walk twice and had this amazing designer outfit on for her second walk that was up for auction. Here shoes were designed by James Sommerfeldt (Project Accessory season one). So gorgeous!

After the show I got to go backstage and get some photos of that amazing dress close up. SWOON!

ps, how gorgeous is my cousin?! I can't believe I use to babysit for the beautiful woman that stands here today! (man time flies! okay, back to this amazing outfit :)

I am kicking myself in the butt that I didn't pick up one of the furs that were there. They were real and priced between $100-$300, some crop, some medium length, and some floor length! Luckily if I change my mind I can go to one of their 3 retail shops and really get my shop on. They also accept donations so make sure if you live in the Chicago land area you check them out!  

Ivana Helsinki F/W 2012

The Ivana Helsinki Fall/Winter 2012 collection was bright, colorful, quirky, and full of fun prints and textures. I think what describes the collection best is straight from the press card from my seat:

"In those beautiful 70s houses, homes of colorful wallpapers, places with turquoise pools, trays with heavy red and green candles, bowls of raisins, and almond treats, I spent my childhood weekends under the dark wooden table, listening to my mom and dad being part of those passionate conversations. The mysterious scent of French wine, smoking inside, the soft woolen carpet underneath me, those ladies, my aunts and family, walking around my hiding place, wearing bold printed cotton night gowns, golden slippers, young mustache men with corduroy trumpet pants and brave idealistic ideas about world to become."

I was able to get such great photos to share -- thanks to my front row seat! :)












You can see more images on my Facebook page! I also took a video of the finale walk, which you can see below.

Missed any of my previous posts? View my recap on Nolcha Fashion Week & Costello Tagliapetra

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Costello Tagliapetra F/W 2012

At the Costello Tagliapetra show, there were a lot of prints, wrap dresses, and beautiful draping. I also spotted Padma Lakshmi, Susan Sarandon, and Bryanboy seated front row! Here are just a few images I took:






You can see more images on my Facebook page! I wasn't able to take many photos but I did get a chance to take a video of the finale walk, which you can see below.

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Nolcha Fashion Week 2012

a look from Teresa Rosati's collection

Alongside New York Fashion Week is Nolcha Fashion Week (dedicated to independent fashion designers) and the other day I was able to sit through 5 designer collections thanks to Pretentious PR: Teresa Rosati, Megla M, Vassilis Zoulias, Carlos Luna, and Farasha Boutique.

Here are just some snapshots I took of the collections.

Teresa Rosati:

Megla M:

Fun Fact: The brand's name (Megla M.) derives from the designers last name (Megla) and nickname (Matina). Megla, a Greek word which means "made in England", was commonly used by sailors-from the days of yore-who regularly imported luxury fabrics from England to Greece due to their originality and phenomenal quality.

Vassilis Zoulias:



Carlos Luna:


Farasha Boutique:



All beautiful designs but overall, my favorite from the above was probably Vassilis Zoulias -- I loved the extravagant hats and the Parisian sophistication.

You can view more images from each collection on my Facebook page! Check back here tomorrow to see some coverage on a couple of New York Fashion Week shows that I've attended!

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Lucky Mag + Express Preview Cocktail Party

Last night, I attended Lucky Magazine and Express's preview cocktail party at the penthouse rooftop of the Cooper Square hotel. The occasion was for the anticipation of the Express fashion show in Times Square this Saturday.

CMO of Express, Lisa

They are looking forward to breaking a record of sending the most models down the runway -- it's from 9am to 5pm in NYC if you're interested in attending; it's free for the public.
Anyway, at the event, guests enjoyed wine and amazing h'ordeuvres while socializing and taking in the incredible view. They were also able to dress up in Express accessories & pose for the photo guestbook (the photos haven't been added yet at this time, but I will probably share it on Facebook when they do appear).
It was nice seeing some familiar faces along with meeting new ones! (w/ Saneeta of Chic Inspector & Donna of Donna Daily)



And of course, we all received a cute little gift bag including an Express beaded bracelet, an Express v-neck t-shirt, Express coupon, Lucky Magazine, and a fast pass for the Express Rock the Sidewalk fashion show this Saturday.