My Sweet Charity

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Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed

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The only twosome not having parking problems tonight in Highland Park Village were the Equest mini-ambassadors that stood between the Village Movie Theater and the Carolina Herrera salon. While tourists and passersby thought it was just a cute photo opp, Equest fans like Equest Women's Auxiliary President Cara French ponied up for a snapshot.Actually, the … [Read more...] about Just In: Overcoming Horsepower Parking Challenges, 2019 Equest Style Show And Luncheon Theme Was Revealed

Grovel Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Best Dressed Fashion Show And Luncheon

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It was just six weeks ago that The Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show And Luncheon plans were announced. Tickets for the annual fundraiser went on sale Tuesday, April 23.With May hardly underway, CCB Chair Pat McEvoy and Luncheon Chair Ola Fojtasek just sent word — “The initial response to the The Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Best Dressed Fashion Show And Luncheon

JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced

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The 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed plans were just revealed at Neiman Marcus Downtown. Taking place at NM’s flagship store on Friday, September 13, the collection of ladies making up the Ten Best Dressed will be Delilah Boyd, Lisa Cooley, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Amy Hegi, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing

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To all the world Alex Salser was an adorable teenager with long brown curls and a homecoming queen smile. But since her birth, Alex’s body had been posing all types of challenges due to Long-chain L-3 hydroxyacyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (LCHAD), which meant that her body would not accept fat. That meant no French fries, bacon or ice cream. But over the year the very active … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Style Show And Luncheon Had Tears And Cheers Plus Some Munchkin Scene-Stealing

JUST IN: Fashion Line Up Revealed For 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

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2018 Equest Women's Auxiliary President Kara Axley and Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Heather Randall have been busy this summer. They've just revealed the lineup of Highland Park Village merchants that will have fashions on the runway for the Equest annual fundraiser at Brook Hollow on Tuesday, October 2.Drum roll, please. The show produced by Jan … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Fashion Line Up Revealed For 2018 Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

2018 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Are Honored With Brunch And A Showing Of Herrera Fashions

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While the annual Crystal Charity Ball new members lunch at Highland Park Village's Carolina Herrera's salon is a festive occasion, this year's gathering on Tuesday, May 15, was rather poignant. It would be the showcasing of the last collection orchestrated by the legendary Venezuelan designer. Moving forward Lady Herrera will still be a part of the Herrera team, but she will be … [Read more...] about 2018 Crystal Charity Ball Newbies Are Honored With Brunch And A Showing Of Herrera Fashions

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball New Members Brunch

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While some farewells might be bittersweet, the showing of the final collection by Carolina Herrera herself was far from teary eyed. Instead the colorful creations brought smiles of delight from the Crystal Charity Ball members on Tuesday, May 15, for the new members brunch at the Herrera salon in Highland Park Village.But before the first model strolled around the … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2018 Crystal Charity Ball New Members Brunch

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Ponied Up With Fashions, Awards And Laughs Thanks To Chair Beth Thoele

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There are those rare people in fundraising who literally break the ice much to the delight of others with their oops and refreshing spontaneity. On Tuesday, October 3, Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon Chair Beth Thoele rose to the pinnacle of those ranks of endearment.Initially, it was a challenge with the weather. One guests swore, “Houston shipped their humidity up … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Ponied Up With Fashions, Awards And Laughs Thanks To Chair Beth Thoele

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

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During the fundraising luncheon circuit, some guests get jaded by the very scripted and rehearsed speakers at the podium. On Tuesday, October 3, at Brook Hollow Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Beth Thoele received great vibrations as her refreshing and off-the-cuff remarks broke the guests into smiles, chuckles and one really big … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show

Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Patrons Got A Sneak Preview Of Herrera Fashions Slated For The Annual Fundraiser

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Despite some folks receiving their invites less than the traditional two weeks in advance, the gals turned out on Wednesday, September 20. What could be the draw for the likes of Equest Women’s Auxiliary President Angie Kadesky, Mary Martha Pickens, Christie Carter, Linda Secrest, Pam Busbee, Carol Huckin, Christie Carter, Libby Allred, Rachel Michell, Kristina Whitcomb and … [Read more...] about Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Patrons Got A Sneak Preview Of Herrera Fashions Slated For The Annual Fundraiser

MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Patron Party

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Not only did Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon and Style Show Chair Beth Thoele arrange to have home run for the Tuesday, October 3, fundraiser at Brook Hollow. First, she got Robyn Conlon to serve as her honorary chair. Second, she managed to have Highland Park Village serve as the presenting sponsor. Third, she and her committee tapped HP Village’s first ladies Elisa Summers … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: Equest Women’s Auxiliary Luncheon And Style Show Patron Party