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  • Texas

    Flying at Reliant Kite Relay Competition for New Friends New Life

    The 2nd annual Reliant Kite Relay for Charity kicks off this Friday in celebration of the Reliant Trinity River Wind Festival, which takes place this Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 146 W Commerce at the Trinity River viaduct in downtown Dallas. Reliant Energy invited me to compete by flying a kite at least 50 feet in the air while performing an array of “wind related activities at 5 stations” for a charity of my choice. Anything for charity sounds fun to me! The charity I will be flying for is New Friends New Life (NFNL). Reliant is generously making a $250 donation to each competitor’s charity and $2,500 to the winner’s charity. New…

  • Style,  Texas

    Heroes and Handbags

    Some people loves shoes while others are purse fanatics. If this is you, come join me at 7th annual “Heroes and Handbags” brunch on Friday, May 4, 2012 beginning at 9:30 AM at Hilton Anatole. In addition to the brunch, there is a silent auction of one of a kind vintage and new designer handbags. “Heroes and Handbags” benefits Heroes for Children, an agency that provide financial and social assistance to Texas families with children (0-22 years of age) battling cancer. Heroes for Children is unique in the fact that they raise money to help relieve the financial burden that is often coupled with the diagnosis of cancer in a child.…

  • Texas

    Genesis Annual Luncheon

    The 19th Genesis Annual Luncheon is this Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Hilton Anatole! This luncheon benefits Genesis Women’s Shelter, which is committed to preventing violence by raising the level of community awareness regarding the pervasiveness and effects of domestic violence. It’s a sold-out event, but you can support Genesis by purchasing your RAFFLE TICKETS here! Hurry as online sales end by midnight this TUESDAY TONIGHT. Tickets are $25 each or five for $100 You may indicate your preference of raffle options at purchase. Good Luck! Option # 1: “Confessions of a Shopaholic” Turn heads with a show-stopping, meticulously crafted bracelet donated by BACHENDORF’S and SHAMBALLA JEWELS. Custom made for Genesis Women’s Shelter, the…

  • Style,  Texas

    Dress 4 Yellow

    Spring is here, and the highly anticipated Dress 4 Yellow fashion show & luncheon perfectly scheduled in the season’s must-have hue! This unique fashion show will include original designs inspired by LIVESTRONG‘s mission to eradicate cancer and a “Yellow Brick Road” auction that includes yellow accessories donated by celebrities. Here are some of my favorite dresses: Thakoon: Asymmetric sleeveless dress with shoulder drape detail Zang Toi: Couture original “Yellow Rose” gown created for D4Y. Backless gown with rose detail and sweep train. MY FAVORITE! Nha Khanh: Original dress created for D4Y. Yellow sheath with sheer overlay and black leather trim/accent Globally benefiting the LIVESTRONG Foundation and locally benefiting Cook Children’s Cancer Center. Click…

  • Style,  Texas

    Accessible Luxury

    Come enjoy “Accessible Luxury“ on Saturday, April 21, 2012, beginning 7 PM at Park Place Premier Collection Dealership. It is a wonderful night of cars, design and fashion all benefiting the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Tickets may be purchased here, beginning at $125 for a individual ticket, $225 for a couple or $1,000 for an exclusive VIP couple ticket which includes priority runway show seating for 2, access to VIP hour, test drive of a Luxury vehicle and a Luxury swag bag. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children is a world leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions. They strive to improve the care of children worldwide through…