Luxetips Events! Jason Wu Wows at Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2011

Hello Divas!

Life is what you make it. Make it fabulous!

Monday night I attended the annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares Fashion Show in Atlanta.  The Jeffrey Fashion Cares Fashion Show is a fundraiser benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate Chapter and the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF).

The host, Jeffrey Kalinsky owns the famous shoe store Jeffrey's in New York and Atlanta.  He founded Jefferey Fashion Cares 18 years ago to give back to his community. Fabulous!

The event took place at 12th & Midtown, on the 32nd floor, in the Loews Hotel building.  Talk about an AMAZING view. It is a stunning event space.

Jason Wu was the guest designer this year and his collection was fabulous.

Before the event, there was a media meet and greet in the Presidential Suite of the Loews Hotel.  There was delicious food, good company and we were given the opportunity to preview a new tequila called Casa Dragones.

The food

Casa Dragones.

The crowd.

Michael Knight.  Who is super sweet and so down to earth.

Afterwards, my friend Natasha and I stepped into the elevator to attend the main event.  Little did we know our elevator mate would be Jason Wu.  He was very polite and of course dressed in an appropriate signature black suit.  That was the highlight of my evening.  What can I say, I am a fashion stan!

We arrived at the main event and of course the space is beautiful and there are lots of gorgeous Atlanta peeps.

 Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Cynthia Bailey. She is stunning.

And of course we were there for a fashion show and Mr. Wu did not disappoint.  The clothes were so elegant and classic.  That is my style...classic.

 Sparkly wide legged pants.

My favorite.  A perfect fitting pencil skirt dress!

Afterwards there was a hip after party at Opera nightclub.  The space was transformed into a Hawaiian paradise and there were flip flops, hawaiian inspired food, hula dancer and fire performers.

I met Claire from The Fashion Bomb Daily at the Fashion Show and we ended up hanging out that evening.  I have been reading the Fashion Bomb for years!  It was a treat to meet Claire in person.  She is originally from Atlanta also and was visiting her family.  She is just Fabulous!

Anastasia B, Claire, and me.

It was a great night and for a great cause. Good times.

Toodles!

Photos courtesy of Ben Rose.

Jeffrey Fashion Cares: Fun for a Good Cause

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having an Amazing Week.  I am trusting God and being thankful!

Last night I had the good fortune to attend the Jeffrey Fashion Cares Fashion Show and Charity Event. Caren of Caren West PR was the PR company for Jeffrey Fashion Cares and she invited me to cover the event.  Can I just say FABULOUS! I had the best time ever and the fashions were on point.

The cocktail hour was swanky.  It took place on the 32nd Floor of 12th and Midtown and the view was out of this world.  Champagne was flowing and the hors d'oeuvres were delish.  The Who's Who of Atlanta was in attendance and everyone looked fabulous!

The Fashion Show featured the designs of Proenza Schouler.  I was particularly obsessed with the coats and pants suits.  Check out the designs:

After the Fashion Show, the after party was held at Opera.  The party had a circus theme and there was pretzels, cotton candy, popcorn, and animal crackers.  The cotton candy was made to order and it was sooo good. Boy I love fresh cotton candy.  There were also circus performers and the B-52s were scheduled to perform, but they did not.  Boo!  But the B52s lead singer,  Fred Schneider, was in attendance.  Although the after party was happening, I didn't stay long because I turn into a pumpkin at night.  Hey, I have two kids to look after! LOL!

Jeffrey Kalinsky, owner of Jeffrey's Atlanta and New York and Bob Ellis shoe store, has hosted this show for 18 years! Wow!  In my opinion, the absolute best part of the event is when Jeffrey dedicated this year's Jeffrey Fashion Cares event to his father.  His father passed away on April 18th of this year and Jeffrey stated his father was a "the most brilliant retailer ever and he taught him so much."  Jeffrey's father is the founder of the original Bob Ellis shoe store located in Charleston, S.C.  Jeffrey actually started his career working in his father's store selling designer shoes.  Jeffrey then opened Bob Ellis in Atlanta and Jefferey's later on.  And as they say folks, the rest is history.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Atlanta Aids Fund and the Atlanta chapter of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Toodles!

Proenza Schouler: Special Guest at Jeffrey Fashion Cares

Hello Divas!

Remember life is beautiful regardless of what you are going through so be thankful to God and enjoy it!

Well today is Tuesday and I have exactly a few more days until I land in NYC for Blogher 2010.  I am getting a little excited! I will be speaking about "Mastering Intellectual Property Law on the Internet" so be sure to follow @IPLAW101 to get the tweets and updates.  Good info!

But for all of you Fashionistas and Divas, the annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares charity event and fashion show is around the corner.  Yes, this is the fashion event of the year in Atlanta!  Jeffrey Fashion Cares was founded by New York and Atlanta fashion retailer Jeffrey Kalinsky.  Jeffrey owns Jeffrey's Atlanta and New York and the all important high end shoe mecca, Bob Ellis.  If you live in Atlanta, you know about Bob Ellis in Phipps Plaza.  Jeffrey Fashion Cares benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Atlanta Affiliate and the Atlanta AIDS Partnership Fund.  Jeffrey Fashion Cares has been around for 18 years and has raised approximately $9 million dollars. Fashion for a cause?  An event after my own heart!

This year's special guest designers are the masterminds behind Proenza Schouler, Jack McCoullough and Lazaro Hernandez.  If you have never heard of the line, you should.  At last year's New York Fashion Week, this show was the hottest ticket in town! Certifiable.  The clothes feature their signature "tailored coats in lush menswear patterns, sleek pencil skirts, and color-blocked chiffon evening gowns with satin belts.  Check it out!

In addition, this year's Honorary Chair is Sara Blakely, the creator and owner of Spanx.  Wow!  The event has changed locations this year and will be held at the prestigious 12th & Midtown complex on the 33rd floor.  This new development features the Loews Hotel and other fine retail shops and restaurants.  This year's event promises to be phenomenal!  The event takes place August 30, 2010 at 7pm.  For ticket information, please visit here.

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! Fashions Shows and More!

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having a fabulous Friday! Remember life is what you make it. Regardless of what happens, make it beautiful!

Next month, the biggest fashion show in Atlanta will take place! Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta is a charitable fashion event benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta and the Atlanta Aids Partnership Fund. This year the special guest will be none other than Jason Wu!!! Wowza!!! Jeffrey Fashion Cares is a major who's who event in Atlanta. This is the event's 17th Anniversary and will feature the best of the best in Fashion! Jeffrey's is one of my favorite "luxe" stores. The store features luxe shoes from Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Prada, Gucci and more! Individual tickets start at $1500! But it is all for a good cause! If you want additional information, please click here.

Also if you live in NYC, Lancome is hosting a very cool event. Best-selling author, Jennifer Weiner will be signing copies of her new book, "Best Friends Forever" at the Lancome Boutique on the Upper West Side, Tuesday, July 14th. If you buy $75 worth of product, you will receive a complimentary signed copy of the book! Champagne and cupcakes will be served! Oh how I wish I still lived in NYC! I would so be there! For you NYC Divas, here is the info:

The Lancôme Boutique
201 Columbus Avenue at 69th Street
Tuesday, July 14th
4 to 7 p.m.
RSVP: 212.362.4858

Toodles!