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Attitudes and Attire

Step Up And Give Some Sole Love

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It’s a time for honesty. Those marvelous shoes from your coquettish days past are vegging away in your closet waiting for that one day when your feet will shrink. Brutal reality check — that day ain’t gonna happen. There's no such thing as Spanx for feet and no matter how much weight you swear you'll lose, your feet are not gonna shrink. And besides, they are a little past … [Read more...] about Step Up And Give Some Sole Love

Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Celebration Served Up Alot More Than Lunch

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As the Northwood Woman’s Club guest gathered for lunch at Bent Tree County Club on Thursday, May 24, the accessory du jour was an over-the-top smile. It was due to the day’s theme — Give It Away.In addition to the promise of dollars for the highly vetted 2018 beneficiaries, the NWC members had given thousands of volunteer hours for Baylor Scott And White in Plano, … [Read more...] about Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Celebration Served Up Alot More Than Lunch

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon

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The North Pole moved to Bent Tree Country Club on Thursday, May 24. Instead of Santa and his elves providing gifts of happiness on Christmas Day, it was North Woman’s Club President Patricia “Kay” Dube, NWC Philanthropy Director Suzanne Caruso and their committee members, who had worked a year in providing $297,000 for Attitudes and Attire, Callier Center for Communications … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Northwood Woman’s Club’s “Give It Away” Luncheon

JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000

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Despite the temperatures settling in past the 90-degree mark, it was Christmas time at Bent Tree County Club today. After a year of fundraising, the Northwood Woman's Club presented checks totaling $297,000 to the following very happy nonprofits:Attitudes and Attire — $31,500 Callier Center for Communication Disorders — $40,500 Cristo Rey Dallas — $47,000 Dallas … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Northwood Woman’s Club “Gives It Away” To The Tune Of $297,000

Legendary B.J. Thomas Took The Stage For Northwood Woman’s Club’s Annual Kaleidoscope Fundraiser At Intercontinental Hotel

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While the rest of North Texas was resting after a morning of runs/walks on Saturday, October 28, the Northwood Woman's Club was in overdrive at the Intercontinental Hotel for its annual Kaleidoscope 2017 "Believe in Love" fundraiser. In addition to having The Triumphs on stage, the star of the night was the legendary B.J. Thomas. Here's a report from the field that was delayed … [Read more...] about Legendary B.J. Thomas Took The Stage For Northwood Woman’s Club’s Annual Kaleidoscope Fundraiser At Intercontinental Hotel

Let Your Old Bag Be Someone Else’s New Bag

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Rumor has it that temperatures will start acting more winter-like next week. Suggestion: Start doing the great wardrobe transition. Put into storage those cottons, shorts and flip-flops. Pull out the boots, cashmeres and snuggly coats.And while you’re going through your closets, you just might run across a handbag that has been out of commission for a while. It still seems … [Read more...] about Let Your Old Bag Be Someone Else’s New Bag

Mary Kay’s Annual Suits For Shelters Kick-Off Party Brought Out The Pink With A Surprise Reward For Attending Domestic Shelters

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Barb Podbelsek may have looked like your typical shopper returning a purchase on Thursday, July 13. After parking her car across the way from Bachendorf’s, she carried a red jacket on a hangar to Tootsies. Oh, but rethink that one. Barb was taking her gently worn jacket to a private get-together at Tootsies. The jacket was to be part of the annual Suits for Shelters program … [Read more...] about Mary Kay’s Annual Suits For Shelters Kick-Off Party Brought Out The Pink With A Surprise Reward For Attending Domestic Shelters

JUST IN: Dallas Market Center CEO/President Cindy Morris To Receive Attitudes And Attire’s Kim Dawson Attitude Award

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Attitudes and Attire Founder/Executive Director Lyn Berman has just revealed that Dallas Market Center CEO/President Cindy Morris will be the recipient of the 2018 Kim Dawson Attitude Award on Friday, February 23, in the Dallas Trade Mart’s Grand Pavilion.According to Lyn, “Cindy is a successful role model for all women, and we are thrilled to introduce her as our 2018 … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Market Center CEO/President Cindy Morris To Receive Attitudes And Attire’s Kim Dawson Attitude Award

Falling Temperatures Welcome Fall And The Need To Let Go

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Well, yahoo! Get that duvet out and cozy up to a mug of hot cocoa. Tomorrow morning when you exercise those real and faux eyelashes, there’s gonna be a nip in the air. Open the door and that adorable nose is gonna inhale a crisp sniff of morning air courtesy of Mother Nature.As promised, the cool front moved in overnight, but it didn’t exactly bring along temps that require … [Read more...] about Falling Temperatures Welcome Fall And The Need To Let Go

Mary Kay Foundation’s 2016 Suits For Shelters Fashion Celebration Was Definitely In The Pink At Tootsies

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As so many have realized recently, domestic violence doesn’t take a second off. Whether it’s in the low-income community or the highfalutin neighborhoods, anger and physical abuse are not limited to one ZIP code.But on Wednesday, July 20, the Suits for Shelters program celebrated the hope for many suffering from domestic violence. It was the annual fashion show at Tootsies … [Read more...] about Mary Kay Foundation’s 2016 Suits For Shelters Fashion Celebration Was Definitely In The Pink At Tootsies