I had the pleasure of meeting Lauren Bush of Lauren Pierce Atelier at Barneys on Friday. Lauren, niece of George W. and Granddaughter of George Bush, is a model and designer who created her collection to celebrate the many rich cultures of the world with designs that are easy, timeless and sustainable.

The collection features silhouettes made with hand-dyed fabrics sourced from women survivors of war of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. You pick your dress style from the 5 easy to wear styles, pick your unique fabric in bold prints and colors and the dress is made in New York and delivered to you in six weeks. Each dress will have the clients’ name along with the name of the fabric artisan on the tag.

The collection is available at Barneys until March 25th and prices average about $500. 10% of the profits are donated back to the women of the Congo.  There’s a limited collection of ready-to-wear pieces available as well to skip the six week wait.

I love the global concept of this collection. But I also love that the dresses are made in New York City. Read more about Laurent Pierce Atelier at www.lauren-pierce.com.

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Awwwh! Get pampered with your pooch on Sunday, March 7th at Mane Attraction Salon in Phoenix to benefit RESCUE, a Valley organization helping pets find homes!

9am – 2pm, 3156 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix (next to Zen 32 on 32nd and Camelback).

Mane Attraction Salon is partnering with RESCUE for their annual Beauty to the RESCUE event. On Sunday March 7th 2010, while beauty lovers are being pampered, their $10-$50 donation (depending on service: haircut, blow-dry, conditioning treatment etc.) will support RESCUE in its fight against pet euthanasia. Guests can also enjoy:
·         Elvis Before Noon and the Joey Arroyo Duo, local musicians to rock out with
·         Pet psychics
·         A silent auction
·         Pulled pork and brisket sandwiches from Bobby-Q
·         The chance to win a $500 cash prize or $1,000 Year of Beauty from Mane Attraction.

Call 602-956-2996 or visit www.maneattractionsalon.com for more information.

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Drop off your gently used prom dresses, cocktail dresses, dress shoes and accessories to Estilo Boutique in Scottsdale for the 9th Annual Cinderella Affair.

For more information on how you can help or volunteer, visit www.cindarellaaffair.org

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It’s a new year and time for a new closet! Find out the tricks creating new looks with your favorite wardrobe pieces with Fashion Group International of Arizona – Thursday.

And, bring your gently used “interview-appropriate” accessories for Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.

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