There’s always a bit of nerves/anxiety behind the scenes for a big event … or even a little one. But on the days leading to the legendary Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at Neiman Marcus Downtown on Friday, September 13, the edge was a little greater than decades before. After all, longtime NM vets like production queen Sandy Marple and fashion czar/emcee Ken … [Read more...] about Despite A Changing Of The Guard, 2019 Crystal Charity Ball’s 10 Best Dressed Fashion Show Scored A Touchdown
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MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
For the first time in ages, old Neiman Marcus standard bearers like Special Events VP Sandy Marple and Senior VP/Fashion Director Ken Downing would not be part of the annual Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show at the NM Downtown store on Friday, September 13. Adding to the change factor was designer Carolina Herrera’s successor Wes Gordon, who was presenting his … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Fashion Show
And The Celebration of Dallas’ “Dior: From Paris To The World” Continued Creating A Traffic Jam
The sidewalk along North Harwood was a true mix of opposites on the evening of Tuesday, May 14. As young people in t-shirts and shorts on scooters zoomed from Klyde Warren Park to Ross Avenue, the VIP set was stuck in a traffic jam trying to make it to the Dallas Museum of Art's "Dior: From Paris To The World" reception in the tent adjacent to the museum.But then what … [Read more...] about And The Celebration of Dallas’ “Dior: From Paris To The World” Continued Creating A Traffic Jam
Sandy Marple Takes A Fashionable Leave After A Half Century At Neiman Marcus
More than 100 years ago, Carrie Marcus turned Dallas into a fashion mecca. Women from around the southwest journeyed to Neiman Marcus seeking her advice on how to dress in something new —high-quality, read-to-wear dresses. When her nephew Stanley Marcus took over the NM empire, he expanded the specialty store's reputation within the world of couture. To do this, he had to … [Read more...] about Sandy Marple Takes A Fashionable Leave After A Half Century At Neiman Marcus
St. Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Filled NorthPark’s Tented Ballroom Despite Ma Nature’s Pulling A Fast (And Cold) One
As 2019 St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Fashion Show emcee Clarice Tinsley pointed out on Thursday, February 7, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas’ fundraiser has had been held in all types of weather. As she spoke those words, vets chuckled and recalled those days of torrential rain and ice storms. And they figured the 2019 event would probably go down in the … [Read more...] about St. Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Filled NorthPark’s Tented Ballroom Despite Ma Nature’s Pulling A Fast (And Cold) One
Pumpkins And Pecans Provide The Power Of Pie Just In Time For Thanksgiving Feasting
Pumpkins have a two-fold purpose this time of year. Last month they brought out the creativity resulting in terrific jack-o’-lanterns. Now, they’re being recycled into pumpkin pies just in time for Thanksgiving that’s just days away.And some of the best pies are going to be part of the VNA’s Sixth Annual Power of Pie. For just $25, you have your choice of a pumpkin pie, a … [Read more...] about Pumpkins And Pecans Provide The Power Of Pie Just In Time For Thanksgiving Feasting
Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #15: Abbadia Celestina In Italy – La Dolce Vita*
This 2018 Cattle Baron's Ball live auction item is a religious experience. It's a 1,000-year-old abbey situated on a 50-acre estate that include the Abbadia Celestina villa, a six-hole golf course, tennis court, vineyard and so very much more. The winner of this package will host eight guests for this ultimate getaway for six nights/seven days. But there's even more. For … [Read more...] about Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Item #15: Abbadia Celestina In Italy – La Dolce Vita*
Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
Since Neiman Marcus Director of Charitable Giving Kevin Hurst moved to Dallas in 2013, he’s proved to have the NM DNA of creativity and style. One example was when the decision was made to no longer use the crawl tubes that had been featured in the NM Downtown store windows at Christmas time. Instead of tossing them out, Kevin arranged to have them donated to … [Read more...] about Neiman Marcus Exec Kevin Hurst Is Trading In His Name Badge For An Epicurean Delight
JUST IN: 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher Reveals Fundraiser Sponsors And Brian Bolke And Faisal Halum To Chair Live Auction
Dallas Museum of Art 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher has pulled together some dang impressive types for the Saturday, April 21st “Art Ball — Horizon: Now. New. Next.”She had a real challenge when it came to the curators for the live auction after last year’s team of Merry Vose and Rajan Patel.Well, hold on to your paddles and check your Black Card status. … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2018 Art Ball Chair Rebecca Enloe Fletcher Reveals Fundraiser Sponsors And Brian Bolke And Faisal Halum To Chair Live Auction
JUST IN: It’s Oscar Time For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon
It’s double Oscar time in these parts. Come Sunday night a lot of folks are going to be tuning into the 90th Academy Awards to see which movie of the year will be the best — “Darkest Hour,” “Dunkirk,” “The Post,” “Lady Bird,” “Phantom Thread,” “Call Me By Your Name,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing,” “Get Out” or “The Shape of Water.”And speaking of “shape” and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: It’s Oscar Time For Crystal Charity Ball Fashion Show And Luncheon
NorthPark’s Bulgari Was Bubbling With Champagne And News For The St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Patron Party
While Officine Panerai was filled with guys partying, Bulgari was blooming with fashionable gals like Lynn McBee, Mary Parker, KJ Sanger, Megan Fisher Flanagan, Lisa Cooley, Kim Hext, Lisa Singleton and Heather Randall for the St. Valentine's Day Luncheon And Fashion Show on Thursday, February 1, at NorthPark.2018 St. V-Day Co-Chairs Roz Colombo and Nancy Gopez were … [Read more...] about NorthPark’s Bulgari Was Bubbling With Champagne And News For The St. Valentine’s Day Luncheon And Fashion Show Patron Party