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Where to wear your new dress…
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Dear Shop Tart,
I have the most fabulous dress. Really, the world needs to see me in this dress. I don’t want to show off by wearing it out to a casual dinner, but I need to show it off - and soon! Whatever shall I do?
Sincerely,
Ms. Fabulous
Dear Ms. Fab,
The Shop Tart loves this time of year - so many great parties, so many great outfits to plan! And she has great news for you: You can show off your new look in the name of supporting a good cause. Aren’t you sweet? If your dress is an evening dress, get your tickets to the Fur Ball, a glamorous, fun-filled benefit for Project Pet. It’s happening soon, October 11th, so get your tickets now.
If you’re looking for a more casual, but equally fabulous way to support a great cause, you’ll enjoy the Songbird Café, a benefit for SisterCare. The Shop Tart and her husband go every year and have a blast! It would be a great place to wear your skinny jeans and ladylike blouse, like this one from Mary.
Or a casual dress with these boots from Kicks (which the Shop Tart is still trying to convince someone to buy for her. Size 7 1/2, if anyone’s asking. Ahem.) The pumps shown with them are pretty darn cute, too, n’est-ce pas?
Chilly night? Want to look like a rock star? Get down to VanJean and snag this (grab one for the Shop Tart, too!)
Now, just in case you’re already planning to go to a ball and don’t have a thing to wear, allow the Shop Tart to make a few suggestions. Even if you aren’t planning to go to a ball any time soon, take the suggestions anyway. The Shop Tart advocates buying party clothes before you need them, so you’ll never have to stress about what to wear. Just like clothes, parties should be fun and stress free!
Black tie can mean long or short. It does seem like people are going long more often these days. The Shop Tart just loves the Glam Seventies Vibe Tibi is giving off this season. This dress, at VanJean, is slinky and fabulous!
The Shop Tart also adores the way Phillip Lim sprinkles on the sparkle this season. Isn’t this long dress lovely? Pair it with a colorful evening clutch from Just the Thing. The great thing about sparkly clothes is that jewelry can be kept to a minimum. Economical, hm?
If you’re a skirt and top gal, you have plenty of beautiful options. AnnaBelle at LaRoque is busy making loads of cocktail clothes, including separates, like this fun top and raw silk skirt. Shop Tart Advice: Order the skirt in black and you’ll wear it forever. The classic style looks great with almost any top.
How about this top, by Milly, from VanJean? Bonus: You could dress it down with jeans and a leather jacket.
If you like short cocktail dresses, don’t despair. There are plenty! The Shop Tart loves this pale gray, silk dress from LaRoque.
Phillip Lim does it again, this time in gold and black brocade - trés chic!
If you’re looking to wow the crowd and have a lot of fun, go nuts with this flapper-inspired dress, by Elijah, available at VanJean. Pricey, but so, so worth it!
It is getting chillier, so why not invest in one of the adorable evening capes from LaRoque? You choose the fabric, so the options are endless!
Can you tell the Shop Tart loves party clothes? Hooray for Fall!
In other news…
- Thursday through Saturday, head to the Andria Lieu trunk show at Britton’s. Go take a look at “The Perfect Top,” presented by Andria Lieu representative Jerry Thomas.
- Also Thursday, stop by Mary and Martha’s, a fab kitchen store, for an open house from 5 to 7 pm in celebration of their 2nd Anniversary. There will be refreshments (bet they’ll be yummy) and prizes!
- Thursday is a big night, ladies. Don’t miss Cocktails and Candy, a party co-hosted by LaRoque and Tullulah, from 5 to 7 pm. There will be cocktails, candy and a 20% discount on everything in both stores. Wheee!
- What is it about Thursday? Cottage and Vine is having a Susan Hauser Jewelry trunk show from noon to 7 pm and, you guessed it, wine from 5 to 7 pm. Just make sure you have a driver, m’kay?
- Last Thursday event. Swear. MIRCI is hosting a fundraiser, their annual shrimp boil. They also offer a drive-through service. Might be a great place to pick up dinner since you’ll have been ejoying happy hour at the other events and won’t want to cook!
- On Saturday, don’t miss Viva La Vista, from 2 to 7 pm. There will be food and fun for the whole family. Look for cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, a beer garden, family-friendly activities and more!
Happy shopping and don’t forget to tell them you read it on the Shop Tart!
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Dear Shop Tart, I’m so excited that you have mentioned the Fur Ball on your Events calender! I want to support it in the biggest way. Love my child, but he’s grown and on his own now, so it’s animals that I want to help(in addition to USC Opera, but that’s another story) Please!! Do encourage everyone to attend this years’ Fur Ball. I’m going to do my best to make it great by donating the makings of a champagne bar. Chin, Chin….Linda H.
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Love, love the brown and tan pumps, and the boots are gorgeous. Just splurge on them, then go to the charity event and give them an equal donation to justify it all
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