Bottega Veneta for the North Texas Food Bank

 My NTFB Food 4 Kids co-chairs and I are so elated to announce that our Bottega Veneta event last week raised over $11,000 for the campaign that is so close to our hearts.  My mother and I were so touched that  many of our fantastic friends came out to shop and show their support on such a stormy night.  Thank you so much to the amazing Bottega Veneta team and the great NTFB team who volunteered to help.

Host Myrna Schlegel and Fox 4 Anchor Clarice Tinsley

Style Bloggers Krystal Schlegel of KrystalSchlegel.com and Amy Wells Havins of DallasWardrobes.com

Justin and I (so sweet that he came on a night when there were some major sporting events on tv!)  I was channeling Anna Wintour in the layered Bottega Veneta necklaces and BagSnob.com Tina Craig bought one right off of my neck!

Bonnie Basham Lance and Lyssa Orchid Young

Robin Ladik and Style Blogger Tina Craig of BagSnob.com

My hilarious mom and dad, Myrna and Robert Schlegel, showing off their Bottega Veneta shoes is very bright colors that are just perfect for spring!

JLCC Charity Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon

Sponsored by Gleneagles Country Club, the Charity Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon at 11am on March 31st benefits the Junior League of Collin County. Showcasing the latest designs and collections include area boutiques: White House Black Market, Blinc, Francesca’s, Impeccable Pig, Margaret Palmer Jewelry and others. Tickets are $50, reserved tables of 8-10 are available upon request, and guests will receive special selected gifts from Elizabeth Arden Red Door valued at more than $150 each.  A plated Asian infused luncheon will be served and luxurious packages have been prepared for drawings.

Click here to purchase your tickets now before they are sold out!

Spring will have sprung at Aldredge House!

Book your seat now for the Dallas Theater Center Guild's Spring Luncheon at the historic Aldredge House on Swiss Avenue. Many of the top Dallas floral designers will be creating fabulous floral centerpieces along with Pottery Barn Dallas Galleria. The luncheon is a perfect celebration with friends to enjoy the new season. There will also be a special performance by The Dallas Black Dance Theatre!
Tickets are $50 and you need to reserve by April 5th. For more information please call Ginger Snider at 214-505-6366.
Come and get inspired, come and join the Guild and all centerpieces will be for sale as well.

How will you help others with National Clean Out Your Closet Week? A Guest Post by Catherine Carr of All In A Row

Catherine Carr is an organizer extraordinaire!  She could whip any closet in to shape in no time!  When I saw that it was National Clean Out Your Closet Week, I thought it would be fun to get her tips on what we could do to donate the unwanted things we find in our closets!  In addition to donation spots, she shared her wonderful list of consignment shops! Follow Catherine on Twitter or ring her at 214-236-0855 to have her stop by your house. Check out her guest post here:

As we celebrate “National Clean out your closet week” here are some of my favorite places to turn clothes into cash and donate those items that are ready for a new home:

For your gently used high end designer threads and accessories, there is no better return on your money than Clothes Circuit and Clotheshorse Anonymous. Both are wonderfully staffed and know how to move products for a quick sale.

Clothes Circuit

6105 Sherry Lane 75225

www.clothescircuit.com

Consignment hours: M-F 10-6, S 10-1

Clotheshorse Anonymous

11661 Preston Forest Square 75229

www.clotheshorseanonymous.com

Consignment hours: M-S 10-6

For your current basics, one-of-a-kind items, jeans, and anything fun and different – Buffalo cannot be beat. Even better, there is no waiting for you check as they give you cash on the spot.

Buffalo Exchange

3424 Greenville Avenue 75206

www.buffaloexchange.com

Consignment hours: M-S 11-8, S 12-6

For those fun vintage pieces you found in your grandmother’s attic our one and only go to source is Vintage Martini. We love them for their knowledge about all things vintage and their friendly service.

Vintage Martini

1106 West Main Street, Carrollton 75006

www.vintagemartini.com

Consignment hours: Tues-Thurs 10-5, Fri and Sat 10-6

For your well loved pieces that cannot be consigned, there are many nonprofits that can share with those in need. Here are our 2 favorites:

The Family Place

11722 Marsh Lane, Suite 354, 75229

Hours: M-S 10-5:30, S 1-5

Save yourself a trip, Austin Street Shelter will pick up your items from you.  Call 214-421-0912 to schedule a time that is convenient for you!

DSM Curtain Call 2012

The Curtain Call Gala, Dallas Summer Musicals’ premiere annual fundraiser, is a spectacular evening of entertainment preceded by an elegant seated dinner and an exceptional live and silent auction. The event will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012, at the Music Hall at Fair Park.  Expect fine dining, outstanding entertainment, and elegant ambiance, then cap off the evening by dancing the night away at the Curtain Call Cabaret late night party.

This year’s featured entertainer will be Multiple Grammy-nominated singer, Broadway, television, and film star - Vanessa Williams. Vanessa Williams is one of the most respected and multi-faceted performers in entertainment today. She has sold millions of albums worldwide and she has achieved critical acclaim as an actress on stage, in film and on television. Her hit songs include "Save the Best For Last," "Dreamin," "Work To Do" and "Love Is," and the Academy Award-winning single "Colors of the Wind," from Disney’s "Pocahontas," among many others.

Sandy and Steve Watson, Chairs

Ellen Terry, Honorary Chair

Proceeds from Curtain Call support Dallas Summer Musicals' mission to bring the best of Broadway to Dallas and provide for children's education and outreach programs.

Honor the Children in the Year of the Dragon!

Click here to purchase your tickets.

Q&A with Kathy Hilton

I love it when designers and non-profits get together for a cause!  I was thrilled when I heard that Kathy Hilton was coming to town to celebrate her new special occasion dress collection at Saks Fifth Avenue on Friday from 2-4 and that she was donating a dress to DIFFA!  

Here are our Eight Questions with the glamorous Kathy Hilton:

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman: What is your favorite Charity?

Kathy Hilton:  It's too difficult to choose just one as I've been involved with several for many years, such as The Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Race to Erase MS, The Alzheimer's Foundation and The City of Hope.

KSW:  What is the most rewarding part of motherhood for you?

KH:   Enjoying each milestone, form their first steps to their first words to the first "A" on their report cards.

KSW: What was your first job?

KH:My first job as an adult was working in the banquet department of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.

KSW: What is one "rule" of etiquette that you want the next generation to remember?

KH:Treat others with compassion and respect.

KSW: What was the most unforgettable event you have attended?

KH: A dinner at Buckingham Palace.

KSW:  What is something you wish you knew how to do?

KH: Paint; My mother was a very talented artist. I also wish I could dance like the Prima ballerinas at the ballet.

KSW:  Who do you admire?

KH: My husband, Rick. He is a wonderful father and spouse, and is a kind, hard-working, honorable gentleman, and he is my best friend.

KSW:  What is your favorite quote?

KH: "Those that the gods destroy they first make proud."

Also… " Be grateful, be kind, and stop to smell the roses."

Kathy Hilton’s Motto: “Making a difference in the world includes being positive and a good person. Not to be judgmental. Be a listener. Stop and smell the roses. Be thankful and positive and thank God everyday for your blessings.”

Oscar de la Renta Trunk Show

Don't miss this event tomorrow (3/23) at the Oscar de la Renta Store from 4-6 p.m. at NorthPark Center. We are so excited to share this event from one of our sponsors! Meet photographer Denis Reggie and shop the new fall 2012 Bridal Collection from Oscar!

Please R.S.V.P. 214-346-0400

We are hiring! Would you be a good fit?

Job Description

Job Title:  Chief Curator for RSVPcalendar.com and kimberlywhitman.com

Location:  Whitman Media / Dallas TX  75201

                                      

Status:  Full Time

Level: Entry

Job Responsibilities:

As the Chief Curator of RSVP Calendar.com, your primary role is to generate sales and traffic to the site, coupled with creating content that engages the viewer.

Sales focus will be securing Advertising placements on the website, and Event Sponsorship through both direct contributions, and the supervision of the team Ambassadors and Intern.

Frequently attending charitable events as a representative of RSVPCalendar.com, then immediately following event will be responsible for developing and posting the media recap on the website.

Brainstorm, create and implement new strategies for the site, develop client programs and events.

Content Creation for RSVPcalendar.com and KSW blog posts

Oversee the Social Media for all sites

Direct responsibility to hire, train and provide daily supervision to intern

Indirectly manage other contributors (Ambassadors) submissions for Blogs

Special projects to include, but not limited to:

-Oversee the re-design of new sites

-Assistance in Event Planning

Create and manage an excel database of non-profits in DFW

Data entry and editing for RSVPcalendar.com events

Skills/Experience:

-Blogger, Excel, Constant Contact, familiarity with Photoshop a plus. Role requires a constant multi-tasking, detail orientation, exceptional communication skills both oral and written with the ability to work flexible hours.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or journalism

The ideal candidate will bring both the creative media expertise and the technical ability to build the content online.

This is a great opportunity to get involved with our media outlets at a time of real renovation.  We are looking for someone who can think outside the box, work with luxury brands, obtain sponsorships and dive in and implement changes and ideas.

Please send resumes to ksw@rsvpcalendar.com

McKinney Education Foundation 20th Anniversary Gala

McKinney Education Foundation 20th Anniversary Gala

Featuring President George W. Bush

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Held in a magically transformed airplane hangar at

Collin County Regional Airport in McKinney

Black tie optional. Complimentary valet parking.

Click here for ticket information: http://www.mmeeff.com/replycard.pdf

Light the Runway Benefiting Dress for Success Dallas

Support Dress for Success Dallas while enjoying beautiful fashions in a stylish atmosphere! Come out for an explosion of fashion, wine and light bites while giving North Texas women a helping hand!

TOOTSIES

8300 Preston Road

Friday, May 18th

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Sponsorships are still available.

Buy tickets and find event sponsorship kit/levels at http://www.dfsdallas.org/
For more information, please contact In Any Event at 972.380.4233 or Info@anyeventdallas.com

I just love these Charms for Charity

ylang 23 25th anniversary charm collection - the full set

I know you love Charity and I am sure you love charms so I am thrilled to introduce you to Ylang 23's Charms for Charity collection!  Ylang 23 owners Joanne and Charles Teichman asked 12 of their favorite designers to create  an exclusive charm and they are donating all of the proceeds to six of their favorite charities:  The North Texas Food Bank, The Family Place, Vogel Alcove, The Stewpot, St. Phillip's School and Jewish Family Service.  

Designers of these exclusive charms include: Cathy Waterman, Irene Neuwirth, Ten Thousand Things, Catherine Michiels, Jennifer Meyer, Todd Reed, Jamie Joseph, Temple St Clair, Paul Morelli, Annette Ferdinandsen, Lucifer vir Honestus and Heather Moore.

You can get the full set or make the purchases one by one!  Click here to order yours! 

Royal Sixty GenerosiTEAS

The Family Place and the Partner's Card committee was the first charity to enjoy Royal Sixty's GenerosiTEAS social event on March 7. Wendy Krispin supports major fundraising efforts of non-profits in the DFW area by donating proceeds from GenerosiTEAS to the organization. 

Have an afternoon of civilized Tea Time with your friends for a good cause!

This year is the 20th anniversary of Partner's Card which is scheduled for October 26 - November 4. 

Co-Chairs Gay Donnell, Kathryn Henry and Dawn Spalding are planning "the best year ever!"

They plan to add more stores and restaurants than ever before... 

We are excited to see this year's line up! 

Dawn Spalding, Gay Donnell, and Kathryn Henry

If you are a non-profit interested in getting involved with Royal Sixty's GenerosiTEAS program, please contact Valerie Bell at valerie@valeriebellandassociates.com. 

Night of Superstars

You may have heard of this year's 'Night of Superstars' red carpet event that is held in honor of some amazing kids who have been affected by illnesses/disabling conditions yet overcame them and now are excelling in areas of art, music, athletics, academics, and much more. This event draws attention to a large number of celebrities from TV/Film/Music/Sports Industries. I am so excited to be talking about this red carpet event since it is for such a great cause. This event will be held in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole on May 19th 2012 at 6 p.m. In order to become involved with this non-profit organization you can become a 'Superstar Sponsor' which entitles you for 4 VIP Tickets with premier seating, company name or web address logo on your Superstar's bio/autography page in the program, as well as the opportunity to escort your Superstar on stage during the awards ceremony. For the exposure and great opportunities you can purchase this package for only $1,000 which is also tax deductible.

Kibble & Cocktails

I am so excited to share the Kibble & Cocktails event with you! This event, presented by Dallas' very own Barking Hound Village, will be held Tuesday, April 24th at The Plaza at Turtle Creek Conservatory and supports DFW Rescue Me.




The evening will be hosted by Jenna Owens from the Kid Kraddick Show and will feature cocktails and bites from restaurant favorites including Jorge's, Lombardi's, Nick & Sam's, Steel, Victor Tango's, Jackson Family Wines, Hendrick's Gin, Milagro Tequila, and Stoli Vodka.

This is sure to be an exciting evening filled with some truly wonderful individuals from all around the community joining together to support the DFW Rescue Me organization. So, please, purchase your tickets here and I will see you at the cocktail party!

What: Kibble & Cocktails
Where: Tuesday, April 24th from 7-10p.m.
Where: The Plaza at Turtle Creek Conservatory
For: DFW Rescue Me
Tickets: www.dfwrescueme.org/kibble-cocktails-tickets/
More Information: www.kibbleandcocktails.org/

Women That Soar Awards Show Reception

On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Women That Soar, will host a pre-awards show reception to celebrate the Fifth Annual Women That Soar Awards Show at the Reiss Mansion, 5905 Haraby Court in Dallas, Texas from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The reception will highlight Women That Soar’s mission, past accomplishments, and future endeavors. The organization is committed to developing content and events that empower and inspire women to live brilliant lives and Celebrate The Brilliance Within.

Hosted by David Reiss and Julie Ehret, with Advisory Board members Dolores Gomez Barzune, Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, Carol West and Diane Brierley, the reception seeks to build awareness of WTS' four-tier multimedia platform. Women That Soar, LLC is focused on creating a global media platform that strategically partners with brands looking to build business-to-business relationships and promote their products to women

consumers.

Guests will be treated to a sneak preview of the highly lauded “Women Who Are Soaring” television special scheduled to debut April 1, 2012. The special will highlight stories of women who have defied the odds, who are giving back to their community and who have defined what it really means to SOAR.

The annual awards show serves as the signature event for WTS and allows the company to donate a portion of net proceeds to select non-profit organizations that support the advancement of women and young girls. Previous recipients of Women That Soar donations include the Memnosyne Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dress For Success and Women Called Moses.

RSVP: info@womenthatsoar.com

Junior League of Dallas: A Night at Peacock Terrace

Junior League of Houston President Perry Ann Reed, Junior League of Tulsa President Sarah Dougherty, Junior League of Dallas President Susan Wells, Junior League of Collin County President Beccy Alldredge, County, Junior League of Fort Worth President Liz Fleischer

On February 25th, the Junior League of Dallas hosted its 50th Annual Ball with ball chair, Elizabeth Gambrell. Sponsored by Sewell Automotive Companies, this year's ball was titled "A Night at the Peacock Terrace" and took guests back to 1922 to the famous Baker Hotel - speakeasy style! High atop the (now demolished) Baker Hotel in Dallas on the 18th floor was a famous ballroom modeled after an old English Inn by renowned Dallas architects, Fooshee and Cheek. Known far and wide as the Peacock Terrace, the ballroom was popular with debutantes, movie stars, and swing bands during the 20s. This year's annual ball recreated the Peacock Terrace with beautiful flapper girls, a 20s band, peacock models, and more. After enjoying the auction, seated dinner, and dance floor, guests headed to the hidden speakeasy in the building, deemed Club 1922, for a late night party sponsored by the Dallas Southwest Osteopathic Physicians.

Junior League of Dallas Ball Chair Elizabeth Gambrell and Eric Gambrell


Junior League of Dallas President Susan Wells and Peter Spina

Don Hicks, Deanna Bansuelo, Junior League of Dallas President Susan Wells, Dr. Joe LaManna and Dr. Frank Cundari

Carl Sewell III and Josie McGray

Junior League of Dallas Past Ball Chairs (Top Row) Kristina Whitcomb, Amy Turner, Angela Nash, D’Andra Simmons (Bottom Row) Paige Slates, Alicia Wood, Daffan Nettle, Lynn McBee and Joan Eleazer

Late Night After Party Chairs Jennifer Wright, JacquelineHill and Paige Westhoff

Photography by Dana Driensky and Daniel Driensky

Bottega Veneta for the North Texas Food Bank

Dear Readers:
Please join us! Bottega Veneta invites you to a cocktail reception in support of the North Texas Food Bank hosted by Kimberly Schlegel Whitman and Myrna Schlegel.

When: Tuesday, March 20th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Bottega Veneta
NorthPark Center
Dallas, TX

RSVP: p. 646.580.1244
BottegaRSVP@axcessworldwide.com

From Tuesday, March 20th-Monday, March 26th - Bottega Veneta Dallas will donate 15% of sales to the North Texas Food Bank.

JLD Rummage Roundup

Head ’em up, and move’em out! The third annual Junior League of Dallas (JLD) Rummage Roundup will ride into Dallas Market Center April 27 – 29, 2012 and feature gently used items, ranging from clothes and housewares to toys and electronics, all sold in garage-sale manner. The Rummage Roundup is made possible by the Junior League of Dallas Community Service Fund, and all profits from the Roundup will be donated to more than 40 local non-profit agencies.

On Friday, April 27, the JLD will have a hoedown with the Rummage Roundup V.I.P. Preview Party from 7:00-10:00pm, providing early access to shop designer items before the public. Tickets are available for online advance purchase here for $35, or at the door for $45. Snacks and sips will be served and attire is “Cowboy Chic.”

Rummage Roundup will be open to the public on Saturday, April 28 (7:00am-4:00pm) and Sunday, April 29 (9:00am-4:00pm) with an entrance fee of $3.

And, you won’t want to miss the $5 Bag Sale on Sunday afternoon! Pay $5 for a Rummage Roundup tote and fill to the brim! There is no limit to the number of bags you can purchase. Following the Roundup, all unsold items will be donated to Genesis Women’s Shelter.

Children's Cancer Fund Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show

The 24th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show, benefiting the Children’s Cancer Fund, brings together children, celebrities and sponsors for an unforgettable and heartwarming experience. Join the fun and fashion on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at the Hilton Anatole Trinity Ballroom.  The Luncheon and Fashion Show raises funds for children’s cancer research while serving as a positive social-psychological experience for children undergoing cancer treatment. Celebrities and our distinguished sponsors escort the children down the runway in outfits of their choosing. The Luncheon and Fashion Show is a day to rejoice in our successes, reflect on our losses and look forward to making childhood cancer curable.

Ticket Information: $1,250 Table (seats 10) or $150 Individual Ticket

2012 Luncheon Co-Chairs: Lori Buschel & Keyea Webster
Honorary Chairs: Roger Staubach & Troy Aikman

Call the CCF office today to purchase your tickets! 972.664.1450

or click here: http://www.childrenscancerfund.net/events/event.php?ev_id=2

On behalf of the Dallas Region of the American Jewish Committee

Philip J. Romano

On behalf of the Dallas Region of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), we invite you to join us as we honor entrepreneur and philanthropist, Philip J. Romano, with the prestigious AJC Human Relations Award. The event will begin at 6 pm on the evening of Thursday, March 29, at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings will present the award that evening and celebrate Mr. Romano’s commitment to his community and fellow citizens in need.

From Romano’s Macaroni Grill and Fuddruckers to eatZi’s Market & Bakery and Nick and Sam’s, Philip Romano has created some of the most popular restaurant brands in the country. His successful concepts have been recognized nationally, and he has been named to lists of the top 100 most innovative and inspiring restaurateurs.

In addition to his achievements in the restaurant world, Mr. Romano was also one of the original investors in the Palmer-Schatz cardiovascular device, a heart stent that has saved millions of lives. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University and is a recognized painter with abstract paintings currently on display at Samuel Lynne Galleries.

This year, AJC will shine a light on a humanitarian initiative Mr. Romano founded with his wife Lillie to help feed the less fortunate in North Texas. In 2000, the Romanos founded Hunger Busters, an organization dedicated to feeding Dallas’ homeless. To reach hungry residents, Hunger Busters mobilized a food-delivery truck to create one of the first soup kitchens on wheels serving the city. In 2007, Mr. Romano expanded the organization’s efforts to launch the Feed the Need After-School Program, which provides 160,000 after-school meals each year to local students at 11 DISD schools in South Dallas & West Dallas.

Mr. Romano’s entrepreneurial spirit and his long-standing commitment to the betterment of humanity make him a worthy recipient of this prestigious award. AJC, the premier global Jewish advocacy organization, is committed to protecting human rights around the world and uses diplomacy, political advocacy and media outreach to further this mission.

We hope you will join us as a sponsor for this unforgettable evening to both honor Philip Romano and fund the critical work of AJC. Enclosed is sponsorship information for your consideration. If you are able to participate, complete the enclosed form and return it to the Dallas office. Please contact Anna Popp, AJC Dallas Regional Office Director, at 972.387.2943 with any questions.

2012 Neiman Marcus Willow Bend Stiletto Strut

The shoe-lovers of Collin County are strutting for the children on March 29th at the Neiman Marcus Willow Bend Stiletto Strut benefitting Star Children’s Charity and its designated beneficiary, Plano Children’s Medical Clinic. This is a not-to-be missed opportunity to show off a runway-worthy strut in your favorite shoes and join girlfriends for a lunch of high fashion, fun and philanthropy for the children of Collin County. This is the third annual Stiletto Strut and the demand grows every year! As always, Neiman Marcus Willow Bend is hosting a designer shoe raffle where one lucky woman will receive not one but THREE pairs of designer shoes valued at $1,800. Tickets are only $100 each and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Plano Children’s Medical Clinic.

“Neiman Marcus Willow Bend is proud to continue its relationship with Star Children’s Charity through the third annual Stiletto Strut event. As much as Collin County women love shoes, this event will provide fashion fun, great fellowship with other women, an opportunity to strut their stuff throughout the store as well as the opportunity to better Collin County children in need,” explains Neiman Marcus Willow Bend Director of Public Relations Chuck Steelman.

The event features Honorary Chair, Amy Vanderoef of WFAA-TV Good Morning Texas; co-chairs by three generations of the fabulous Muns family: Betty Muns, Joa Muns and Jenna Muns-Maynard. They will be joined by “Star Strutters” who are leading the fundraising efforts; Sandy Brennan, Jodi Danna Denton, Shay Geyer, Ashleigh Paulk, Jan Richey and Cathy Vieth. Gleneagles Country Club has partnered with Star and Neiman Marcus to provide the lunch cuisine. Wedge Sponsors are the Ron and Paula Parker Family. Pump Sponsors are Jennifer Barnes, Julia Fuller, Ronelle Ianace, Julie Karnes, Betty Muns and Joa Muns.

Tickets are available at www.StarChildrens.com or by calling 972.943.3344. Packages begin at $150. Space is limited and advance reservations are required.