Compassion From Fashion Exclusive Event..come inside..

Attending the Compassion From Fashion exclusive benefit and fashion event at Beachwood Place last night was amazing. 1000 people were in attendance and 100% of the proceeds were donated to The Gathering Place (A caring community involved in supporting, educating, and empowering individuals and families touched by cancer.)

Maggiano's Italian restaurant provided fantastic pasta dishes, make your own pasta stations, carving stations, an antipasto bar, and delectable desserts.

McCormick & Schmicks provided the first 750 attendees with $10 gift cards. I can't wait to head to dinner with Mr. Parks and use our $20 on an exquisite seafood meal!

Beachwood Place also provided the first 750 attendees with $10 mall gift cards to use during their discounted shopping at select stores for the evening. Mr. Parks used his at The Gap on a pair of great fitting dark jeans. The Compassion from Fashion added discount(50% off of the sales price) made these jeans*FREE*

J.Crew had an excellent discount in participation of the night's events, two 50% off coupons on any full priced item, up to two items per coupon. Mr. Parks bought some tantalizing cologne, but after three trips back in, we could not decide on what else to buy. Shopping overload? Perhaps..

We enjoyed a glass of Seven Daughters Moscato before the event. I have been noticing the buzz on this brand as of late, and was pleasantly surprised by the light, sweet taste and tickling fizz of this wine. I  also won and received a Seven Daughters wine opener in the mail on Wednesday from People.com, my curiosity was satisfied. So good!

Quick photo-opp before the event, I was really excited for the runway show to start

Mr. Parks was equally excited, I promise, he's such a great sport!

 I styled Mr. Parks for the night: Perry Ellis Chambray button down $7.95 on clearance/Ralph Lauren dress pants with a linen/viscose blend (giving the appearance that the pants are a lightweight wool)$50 on clearance/Aldo Burnt chestnut Wingtips $65/Invicta silver watch. He looked fantastic, didn't even matter that his eyes were closed.

I used my V.S. free panty sweet nothing coupon, and found lucked up on a fabulous floral dress at H & M for $7. I'm a budget queen!

Almost time for the show to start. Red carpet all the way.

The models were fantastic, modeling clothing from The Gap, Chicos, Bebe etc.

This lovely model is currently battling cancer, I was so glad to participate in this event.

This handsome young man & model was Cosmo's most eligible 2010 bachelor- Ohio Native Ryan Mclean. Let me tell you, I am a sucker for dimples, this guy was adorable.

Here we have another very brave cancer survivor and model. The energy and applause for these heroes was amazing.

 Yet another one of Cosmo's most eligible bachelors, I didn't catch his name.

Here are some great shots of the runway, it was a LONG one!

Here's the upper deck view.

View from the floor!

I also had the pleasure of meeting fellow blogger Ms. Stacey Kay from Goodwill Huntingg. She is sweet and kind and actually my first chance meeting with a blogger from Ohio.

A wonderful night was had by all, Now let's have a tremendous start to this week! Judging by my IPhone photos, I am in such need of a fantastic camera! Adding this to my Christmas list NOW. Anyone have any affordable suggestions? I'll be doing my research.

xoxo

LocalCeleb~

Sneak Peek.. Compassion from Fashion exclusive event..

Mr. Parks & I came, we shopped, but most of all participated in this spectacular benefit and fashion event at Beachwood Place this evening. There were 1000 good folks in attendance benefiting The Gathering Place (A caring community for those touched by cancer.)100 % of the proceeds went to The Gathering Place as well. What an incredible and heartfelt event. More photos to come. 

Stuck in an elevator.. Fatal Attraction..

I was heading up to the office today and looked over. My eyes popped because a very elegant young lady was holding *this*

I hurriedly scoped out the gold name plate on the front *Kate Spade* I couldn't take my eyes off of the object of my fatal Spadel attraction. I was friendly and inquired about this gorgeous bag in all of it's Italian felt; patent cowhide trim, and 14k gold plated hardware glory! The elegant lady said it was *pricey* but she *just had to have it*, I could see why..The pictures don't do it justice. Please look here katespade.com

I went upstairs and of course logged on to katespade.com and then found this glorious winter bag in even more insatiable colors. It's called the Fox Chapel Renee, and I'm in love. The cost is currently $325 and would make a perfect Christmas gift..*ahem* Mr. Parks.

Also check out the shorter smaller version in red below the Fox Chapel Shari..$295. I adore this amazing bag!

 

 

Have a wonderful weekend and anticipate some amazing pictures from Mr. Parks & I at this Saturday's exclusive fashion event Compassion From Fashion at Beachwood Place !