Haute Happenings Are Anticipated at Fashion X Dallas 2015

Many have tried to create a Fashion Week in Dallas and all have failed. Until last year, that is, when Austin Fashion Week creator, Matt Swinney, swooped into town with a mini-version of this big dream. Fashion X Dallas was a smash and I am thrilled to once again be on the Host Committee for this year's haute happenings! From Thursday, September 10th to Saturday, September 12th, Fashion X Dallas will showcase collections from independent and emerging designers and nationally recognized contemporary brands at FIG (1807 Ross Ave.) in Downtown Dallas. “Fashion X Dallas 2014 was such a resounding success and we are incredibly excited to bring it back in 2015,” says Matt Swinney, Founder of Fashion X Dallas. “Dallas, as a mecca for style and fashion, is the perfect city for established and emerging designers to showcase their collections. With quality production, we hope to give Dallas a 'fashion week' it has always deserved." One of the main goals of Fashion X Dallas is to support emerging and local talent through a program dubbed the Dallas Fashion Fund. Partnering with BERNINA of America, Dallas Fashion Fund will provide one local designer with grants in products and services to help expand their careers and strengthen the Dallas fashion industry. For tickets please visit: http://fashionxdallas.com/tickets

Thursday, September 10th 

Doors Open 6:00 pm, Runway Shows STARS 8:00 pm

Presented by Bernina returns to Fashion X Dallas with eight standout designers you know and love from Lifetime’s hit television series Project Runway. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to meet and greet your favorite designers after the show with your VIP ticket! Arrive at 6:00pm to walk the red carpet, browse twenty stunning jewelry and accessories lines in The Gallery, shop Vintage Martini’s “Formals and Furs” Pop Up, and sip cocktails while mingling with DFW’s most fashionable. Runway shows begin at 8:00pm. Upgrade your ticket to VIP for access to the swank VIP Lounge with complimentary cocktails and a gift from the VIP Gift Wall. Meet and greet with STARS designers after the show.

FIG Finale VIP Kick-Off 2013

The bi-annual F.I.G. Finale sample sale kicked off with a VIP evening on February 7. I was thrilled to partner with F.I.G. as Cruise Director to host this fabulous soiree.  Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, complimentary valet, and music are all important elements to a successful event. F.I.G. took it over the top and gave shoppers up to 75% off on men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories. Local designers Abi Ferrin, Ashard Richley, Rye 51, Katydid, and Status came out to play.  Sociologie Wines was on hand with tantalizing libations and Blushington provided make-up "touch ups" and handed out gift cards for a future visit.  Here is a taste of the shopping frenzy that occurred. To view many more photos from this event, visit Facebook.

Happy shoppers

(Left) Abi Ferrin was one of many local designer represented at this sale. These 3 lovelies

were manning her booth. (Right) Lacy Ball from PaperCity and WFAA's Colleen Coyle 

Save Up To 75% Off at FIG Finale on February 7

Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, complimentary valet, and music are all important elements to a successful event. Now, let's take it over the top and give shoppers up to 75% off on men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories. And I can't leave out the fact that Blushington will be onsite to provide make-up "touch ups".  Whoo hoo!  This isn't just any event - it's the FIG Finale bi-annual sale and this year I am hosting the VIP Night on February 7th!  I hope you'll join me for the fun!

Tickets are $50 and can be purchased at http://figfinalefeb2013.eventbrite.com/#

Shop till you drop at FIG Finale on February 7, 2013

If you read this blog with any regularity, you know that I am a girl with champagne tastes on a soda pop budget. My philosophy is that you don't have to spend a fortune to look good, if you know where to shop and how to put it together!  I am the Queen of shopping sample sales and one of the best in town is the FIG Finale Sale.

So, fellow shoppers UNITE and join me, Cynthia Smoot of Oh So Cynthia, in search of designer bargains at the Fashion Industry Gallery's bi-annual FIG Finale Sale where I will be hosting the VIP Shopping Night on February 7th. FIG Finale is an exclusive sale open to the public where shoppers can find designer deals up to 75% off retail from top stores and brands.