Lighthouse Flair: Fun, Fashion and Philanthropy

Dear Fashionistas,

Find designer "FLAIR" up to 80% off to benefit the blind next week.  September 24-25, 2011 900 North Michigan Avenue and Saks Fifth Avenue come together to support the fashion fundraiser.

FLAIR will feature an array of new and gently pre-owned designer clothing and accessories, boasting labels from Gucci, Oscar De La Renta, Yves St. Laurent, St. John, Prada, Burberry, Christian Dior, Armani, MaxMara, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and much more priced up to 80 percent off the original retail value!

These incredible fashion finds will be available on Saturday, Sept. 24th from 12 noon to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 25th from 12 noon to 6 p.m.  The sale opens with a VIP fashion show and breakfast at Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday morning.  Hosted by Sherren Leigh and Cassandra Gaddo from Today’s Chicago Woman, the Saks fashion show will feature the best of FLAIR and use models who are both sighted and visually impaired.  Tickets to the VIP show are available for $100 and include special Preview Shopping at the Flair pop-up shop from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.

Above are a few fab pieces that will be available:

7327- Yves St. Laurent bag

3384- Tory Burch dress

3407- St. John leather jacket

Don't miss this rare opportunity.  To purchase the fashion show tickets, Simply visit 

www.chicagolighthouse.org/FLAIR

Ta Ta,

Nicki

Fashion in Chicago

I have fond memories as a little girl visiting Chicago while growing up in Peoria.

My family took trips to Chicago to enhance our culture and enjoy a museum, a play, dinner and shopping. I remember we were never allowed to wear jeans to do any of these activities especially while shopping on Michigan Avenue or while fine dining. We were always dressed smartly. (which led me to the love of fashion)

When I looked into the window displays at Marshall Fields, I Magnin, Neiman Marcus, Gucci, Henri Bendel and Saks Fifth Avenue I would get a fuzzy feeling inside and I knew Chicago was where I wanted to live someday but most importantly; fashion was for me!

Chicago is the ultimate city to be a fashionista. Below are 3 reasons why:

First, we have four seasons we must dress appropriately for: you know, a new cashmere coat is a must in the winter, a new fuchsia trench for the spring, new gladiators for the summer and 3.1 Phillip Lim must have ruffle blouses for the fall.

Second , Chicago has a wide range of boutiques and department stores to do your shopping with local prestigious designers such as Maria Pinto www.mariapinto.com

and Abigail Glaum-Lathbury www.abigail-glaum-lathbury

many of the up and coming local designers are featured in boutiques in the Chicago neighborhoods such as Lincoln Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park. These are a must to shop.

The third and last reason (there are more reasons but this is the top 3) is the wide range of styles available. There is certainly a style to fit your hunger of trend, class and budget.

Chicago is definitely my kind of town......to shop:)