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!

Cocktail and Formal Dresses for Less! Its the Holidays!

Hello Divas!

I hope your Monday is fantastic! Well the holiday season is finally upon us! I am excited but I am not ready! LOL! I am always a little apprehensive during the holidays because of the extra planning and stress that comes along with holiday cooking, events, and parties. But let's all make a pact to be stress free and have fun! Well one way you can reduce stress is to save money shopping for holiday attire. As promised, I am providing you fabulous Luxetips! readers with beauty and fashion finds for less. My absolute FAVORITE place to shop for discounted After-Five or Formal attire is Macy's. Macy's always always has cocktail and formal dresses on sale..just look for their clearance rack. Usually, I can find designer duds between 50-75% off! Plus if you have a coupon, you can sometimes save an additional 15%. I love it! Here are a few designer dresses that are killer for that Christmas or New Year's Eve Party. Enjoy!

London Times Spaghetti-Strap Ruched Babydoll Dress. This dress is perfect for a work Christmas Party. It is stylish yet subtly sexy. This dress originally retailed for $119.00. It is on clearance for only $59.00! Hello!


Lauren by Ralph Lauren Cutaway Halter Shirtdress. I am in love with this Cutaway Halter Shirtdress. It is classy and formal enough for a charity ball, but still sexy and stylish. The black satin gloves are an elegant addition. You will definitely make the Society Page in this ensemble. This Shirtdress orginally retailed for $240.00. It is on sale now for only $130.00!

Maggy London Dress with Belted Waist. This dress is classic and chic. The consumate Little Black Dress. You can wear this dress at any Holiday Party! The belted waist and pockets are just gorgeous! This dress orginally retailed for $168.00. It is now only $42!!! I am placing my order right now!



Toodles!