This Thursday, famed Chicago-based designer, Barbara Bates, will host her foundation’s annual fashion show and fundraiser. Barbara Bates has dressed celebrities such as Oprah, Michael Jordan, WIll Smith, and Whitney Houston, and started the Barbara Bates Foundation in 1999. The foundation currently provides formal gowns and tuxedos to Chicago youth, and has long-term goals of [...]

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If you’re in DC this weekend, then be sure to stop by the Fashion Fusion Event happening on Saturday, June 28th at The Embassy of France (4101 Reservoir Road, NW). The website states that this event is for “the social and fashion conscious hipster who has a discerning palette and who appreciates unbridled fashion creativity.” Love [...]

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On June 19th, Cartier will roll out a new jewelry collection and music celebrity ambassadors at the 3rd annual Love Day Celebration.  The Love Day celebration at Chicagos’s Michigan Avenue boutique will include complimentary Champagne and guest DJs led by Chicago’s own DJ Mano from noon-6pm.  Here’s a pic of last year’s bracelets:

This year, the new bracelet features [...]

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Need something cute to wear for a summer night out on the town? Check out this beautiful Catherine Malandrino dress.
 
The turquoise color is perfect against summer skin, and the net proceeds benefit the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Initiative. Click here to see other items for sale including some amazing Guiseppe Zanotti jeweled flats!
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Vegetarians need not read any further! AIDSCare Chicago is partnering with Texas de Brazil Churrascaria (translation: Brazilian steakhouse) in a benefit supporting Chicago’s HIV/AIDS community.
The event will be held on Thursday, June 19th from 5:30-8:30p. Texas de Brazil is located at 51 E. Ohio.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Guests will enjoy [...]

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Although I’ve only attended one formal tea event in my lifetime, there is something quite swanky about ladies in hats and white gloves sipping tea in a swanky hotel! Be Bright Pink, an amazing breast and ovarian cancer nonprofit, is putting their own (hot pink) spin on the traditional concept! The Outreach Committee will be hosting “For [...]

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