I am actually surprised I haven't seen more posts today from some of my
favorite fashion bloggers about last Friday's big event,
Fashion's Night Out. The event was started by Vogue editor-in-chief and fashion guru, Anna Wintour, last year. It was fashion's own economic stimulus plan that began in NY and has now become a global shopping event in its second year. I was asked by
Mingle Media TV to cover an event thrown by
Girls in Tech LA at Saks Fifth Avenue on the big night. While I was excited to participate, I couldn't begin to imagine how much fun I was about to have.
The 5th floor of Saks was rocking with a DJ spinning tunes, cosmos waiting for the VIP guests, and a tableful of cupcakes waiting to be devoured. Girls in Tech LA is a terrific group of women who educate, support, and promote women in the tech industry and they sure know how to throw a party. With a 15% off coupon at Saks tucked into each of the swag bags, we all jumped at the chance to help out a great cause:
Dress for Success. Saks was donating 5% of the evening's proceeds to the charity that donates professional attire and career support to women who are re-entering the workplace after unemployment. Other fun distractions included a photo booth and the
Alice + Olivia Fall 2010 collection that was sitting just outside of the VIP room. Here are a few photos from the evening, video interviews to follow later this week:
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With Stephanie Thorpe and our $200,000 jewels. Thanks , Saks for letting us indulge for a moment. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Thorpe.
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It's tough being a guy at a shopping event. Mingle Media TV producer, JD Piche, stuck with purses, cameras, and iPhones.
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Yep, I bought a dress. Armed with my 15% off coupon, I found this on sale DVF dress for under $200. Score!
Did any of you attend Fashion's Night Out? I want to hear about your experience in the comments section below. |
