BLUSH II

Just one day away, purchase your tickets NOW, you won't want to miss an exciting evening of beauty by Gene Juarez Salon and Martha Reyes for make up, Vantha Ry's Spring/Summer 2010 collection, Rock Star Jewelry's latest and greatest baubles, and Clutch's beautiful handbags!

Purchase your tickets now at BROWN PAPER TICKETS

BLUSH II, the 24 hour countdown begins!

BLUSH II Communications Sponsor

Thanks to Battalion Entertainment for providing our staff with Walkie-Talkies for BLUSH II!

Movin 92.5 Host! BLUSH II

We are proud to announce that we're going to have a special guest from Movin 92.5 as our host for
BLUSH II!

Special thanks to Movin' 92.5!

BLUSH II

Come and check out our host, Chloe from Movin 92.5, Vantha Ry, Rockstar Jewelry, Clutch, A to Zee Tees and all of our sponsors!

BLUSH II is right around the corner and if you haven't purchased your tickets yet, this is your last chance to score VIP tickets- our luscious SWAG BAGS are limited to 100 VIP ticketholders!

BLUSH II

6 DAYS AND COUNTING, BLUSH II PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW at
BROWN PAPER TICKETS

Don't miss out on your chance to preview Ms. Vantha Ry's 2010 Spring/Summer line, Rockstar Jewelry's one-of-a-kind pieces, and Clutch's arm candy! We're pulling out all the stops to help out a great cause, Dress For Success!

General Admission tickets are $20.00 and VIP tickets are $40.00

Spitfire Grill
2219 4th Avenue Seattle, 98121

Kick off Party at Clutch Boutique Tomorrow

Come show your support for Dress For Success tomorrow at Clutch, Seattle's premiere handbag boutique!

We're kicking off our 2 week countdown to BLUSH II with Julep, Clutch, Rock Star Jewelry and Dress For Success tomorrow evening from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Come out and enjoy an evening of champagne, cupcakes, and handbags while supporting a great cause. 25% off will be given to attendees who bring a gently used handbag or new toiletries for Dress For Success.

Tickets for BLUSH II will also be sold during the event, so don't forget to decide if you'd like General Admission or VIP tickets for our signature beauty and fashion event.

Kick off Party at Clutch Boutique - Show your support for Dress for Success on November 4th!

Come Support Dress for Success at the Clutch Bi-Annual event on Wednesday, November 4th from 5:00 – 7:30pm. Receive a 25% discount when you bring in your gently used handbags and toiletries on your new arm candy!

Julep Nail Parlor will be offering complementary polish changes and Martha Driver will be on hand from Rock Star jewelry showcasing her fall 2009 collections. You wont want to miss this!

The evening will feature cupcakes, giveaways, and so much more. Get your tickets at the shop for BLUSH II on November 13th. Clutch will be a sponsor of the event. Don’t miss her new Spring bags in the show. For ticket information, please visit BROWN PAPER TICKETS. Can't wait to see you all there!

The first 10 purchases of handbags or jewelry during the event will receive a free pair of earrings!

Clutch is located at 1212 4th Ave. Seattle 98101.

BLUSH II

BLUSH II SPONSORS

Our event's success is dependent on all the hardworking people who've dedicated their time, generosity, services, and products! To all those who are supporting BLUSH II, THANK YOU!

and More!

BLUSH II

Participating Sponsors
Ageless
Report
Rockstar Jewelry
DList Magazine
Clutch
Calidora
Gene Juarez Salon
Wink
and more...

Time 4 Me Tuesdays

It's that time once again- Time 4 Me Tuesdays- one of LBD's signature events is just around the corner. We're going to kick off the beginning of Fall with some of our local faves- Purely Paige, Votre Vu- just to name a few.

Tuesday, October 20th, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Spitfire Grill, Belltown
$10.00/Ticket- Raffle prizes, beauty samples, gab galore with your girlfriends!

BLUSH II TICKETS ONLINE!

Tickets to the ultimate fashion and beauty trend show are now up for sale,
purchase your tickets to BLUSH II now online at Brown Paper Tickets

General Admission tickets are $20.00

VIP tickets are $40.00 which include limited VIP section, light appetizers, and our famous Swag Bags

BLUSH II

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEMI-ANNUAL BLUSH II
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13th, 2009
SPITFIRE GRILL IN SEATTLE


Seattle, WA – September 29th - Little Black Dress Events & Productions and The Spitfire Grill are proud to announce that Blush II, the ultimate fashion and beauty trend show for Spring 2010 will be held at The Spitfire Grill’s Belltown location on Friday, November 13th, 2009.
This semi-annual event showcases designs from local fashion designer Vantha Ry. Ms. Ry’s clothing line which caters to petite women who are 5’4’’ and under consists of ready-to-wear separates that are functional and fashionable. In addition to Vantha Ry, Blush II will also include fashions derived from other up and coming designers and boutiques in their fashion show lineup.
Guests and attendees of Blush II will enjoy an evening of fashion, beauty, and entertainment all to benefit Y.E.S. and Dress For Success which provides its members with volunteer, fundraising and networking opportunities to champion the mission of Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women.
Blush II, the ultimate fashion and beauty trend show begins at 7:00pm with a VIP ticket holder cocktail reception, followed by the fashion show at 8:00pm. For ticketing information and sponsorship inquiries, contact Little Black Dress Events & Productions, LLC.

BLUSH II
Seattle, WA

Produced by Little Black Dress Events Productions, LLC
Audrey Clark, Carli Smith, and Jennilee Chan

Blog: http://littleblackdresseventsandproductions.blogspot.com

Sponsors and Beneficiaries: The Spitfire Grill, Vantha Ry, and Y.E.S. - Dress For Success
Distribution Inquiries: Little Black Dress Events & Productions, LLC
Media Inquiries: littleblackdresseventsllc@gmail.com

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Merci Beaucoup from LBD!

Thank you so much to everyone who made "The September Issue" Movie Screening a huge success!

Roadside Attractions: Terry Hines & Associates
Butter London
Bowie Salon
Julep
Calidora
Battalion Entertainment
24Seven Inc.
Questkids Clothing
Purely Paige
Wink Cupcakes
Angela Miller
Dry Soda
Caruh Salon
Crave
Duque Salon and Boutique
Clutch
Landmark Theatres

The September Issue

THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

LBD is super excited to have a chance to work with Roadside Attractions, Terry Hines & Associates, and The Harvard Exit on The September Issue's screening at The Harvard Exit- TOMORROW! If you haven't had a chance to swing by any of the locations below to score a pass, strut on over NOW and get yourself a ticket which gets your elbows rubbing with some serious fashionistas out there. Local jewelry designer Purely Paige will be on hand to showcase some amazing pieces from her line, along with Binh Nguyen's Questkids Clothing- super cute urban/city with a twist clothes for the ultra hip kids on the block. Also, there will be some serious arm candy on hand from the Angela Miller Boutique. Check out their websites for more information about the designer- and we'll see you lovelies there!

PURELY PAIGE

QUESTKIDS CLOTHING

ANGELA MILLER BOUTIQUE

~Carli, Audrey, and Jennilee

The September Issue

The long wait is over, the highly anticipated documentary about the ever fashionable, legendary editor in chief of the U.S.'s Vogue, Anna Wintour is here!

Below is our list of retailers who are distributing tickets, strut on over to score your pass on Friday, September 25th after 11am.

Butter London 444 NE Ravenna Blvd, suite 402 Seattle Wa 98115 Calidora 2815 Eastlake Ave Suite 135 Seattle, WA 98102 Queen Anne Dispatch 2212 Queen Anne Ave N. Seattle, WA. 98105 Report 13150 SE 32nd St Bellevue, WA 98005 Clutch 1212 4th Ave Seattle, WA 98101 Dry Soda 410 First Ave S. Seattle, WA 98104 Duque Salon Attn 5348 Ballard Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107 Angela Miller 3000 184th St Lynnwood, WA 98037 24 Seven Inc. 1525 4th Ave Suite 200 Seattle Washington 98101 Little Black Dress Events & Producdtions Audrey Clark #206.261.1391 19230 Forest Park Dr. Ne Lake Forest Park, Wa 98155

Project Runway Red Carpet Night

Project Runway: Red Carpet Night with Spitfire Grill & Little Black Dress Events

Die hard Project Runway fans like us will be happy to hear that we're doing an event in honor of Project Runway, Seattle style of course (more on that later) !

Save the dates for:

Thursday, September 24th, 2009 7:00pm
Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:00pm
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 7:00pm

First 30 guests will receive a swag bag runway worthy of glamorous goods from our lovely sponsors.

Time 4 Me Tuesdays Fall Series

Autumn is just around the corner and what better time to get things off on the right foot for Fall. Spitfire and Little Black Dress Events are proud to announce Time 4 Me Tuesdays
on
Tuesday, September 29th
Tuesday, October 20th

Plus...there's a new twist!

Now is the perfect time to update your wardrobe and if you're looking to revamp, add, or change your look for a fabulous new you- come fall, you won't want to miss this.

Little Black Dress and Dress For Success invite you to Time 4 Me Tuesday's Swap in Style. It's simple: bring in 4 items in good, gently worn, and wearable condition- whether it is clothing, accessories, or shoes and you are automatically eligible to swap with other fashionistas in attendance. Items that aren't swapped will be donated to Dress For Success. If you are interested in attending, please email us at littleblackdresseventsllc@gmail.com and we will email you further instructions.

Shout Outs and Thank Yous!!!

Words can't express how delighted and happy we were to see such generosity, kindness, and downright dedication in helping this family out. We couldn't have done it with our awesome sponsors, fabulous guests, and great venue. Thanks so much to everyone who came out and supported our summer series T4MT at Spitfire. You guys are awesome!

Spitfire
Purely Page
Alouette
Votre Vu
Julep
Gary Manuel Salon
Caruh Salon and Spa
Joevir and Euphorica Salon
Le Panier
Calidora
Franz Bakery
Benavis
Laura Mercier

The fun doesn't stop there, Time 4 Me Tuesdays next series will be on:
September 29th 5-7pm
October 20th, 5-7pm

SPITFIRE GRILL BELLTOWN



If you are a vendor, boutique, or local designer who would like to participate and showcase your products and services please contact Carli @ 425.890.2236, Audrey @ 206.261.1391, or Jennilee @ 206.390.4807

We need your help!

August 25th's Time 4 Me Tuesdays won't just be all about having fun and kicking back with your gals. It's also a time to band together to do something amazing for a Puget Sound family who is in need of our support, generosity, and care.

Through our partnerships with various vendors; we recently got word from a company that we've worked with time and again that one of their employees suffered a devastating loss- their home and personal belongings were all lost in terrible house fire. Although we can't bring their home back and all their invaluable personal items; we invite you to help rebuild their livelihood necessities- home furnishings, food, clothing, and toiletries.

Adult Female- Pants Size 12 M/L shirt shoes size 8 1/2

Adult Female- Pant Size 2 S shirt shoe size 8-81/2

Young Female- Pants Size 0-3 XS shirt Shoe size 8

Young Female- Pants size 5 S/M Shirt shoe size 7-7 1/2

Young Male- 5 yr old BOY. - shirt size 8 Pants size 8

Young Male- 3 yrs old- size 4t

Female Toddler- 2 yrs old- size 2t

Female Toddler- 1 yrs old- size 2t

With your kindness and support we can bring some joy into this family's heartache and loss. Thank you so much for your help and thoughtfulness!

*Gently worn items, new items, gift cards, donations will all be accepted. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity!

Each item donated will be counted as one raffle ticket and as a participant/guest of Time 4 Me Tuesday, and you are entered into a raffle to win a wonderful variety of prizes given by our vendors and partners.

Score Some Swanky Swag at Clutch

The countdown to Clutch's 2nd year Anniversary party has officially started, and if you haven't RSVPD yet for your spot at Clutch's exclusive Anniversary bash- do it now and do it fast. RSVP your name to Kimberly@clutchseattle.com and you can secure your spot at scoring a deliciously swanky swag bag. The first 50 people who arrive at the event or RSVP will automatically receive a swag bag chalk full of amazingly delightful goodies- guaranteed to please. Sponsored items from your local favorites below as well as Lashes By Olivia, Duque Salon, Report, Battalion Entertainment, Main Street Salon, Dry Soda, Zing Bars, and yours truly; Little Black Dress Events, and many more! See you glam goddesses soon!

Giveaways Galore!

If you're planning to attend Clutch's Anniversary- you won't leave empty handed! Handbags will be given away on the hour every hour until 8pm. There will be drawings at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm- 3 chances for you to score some amazing arm candy at Clutch's 2nd year Anniversary Soiree.



This amazing soft supply elk leather Saddle Bag in Vanilla (above) is one of the bags on the giveaway list.

CLUTCH Turns 2!

Thursday, August 13th, 5:00pm-8:00pm

Join us as we celebrate Clutch's 2 year birthday celebration. We're pulling out all the stops with an evening of music, nibbles, handbag discounts, and swag bags- and whats a celebration without champagne? Hope to see you lovely ladies there! It's arm candy at its finest.

TIME FOR ME TUESDAYS @ SPITFIRE

Time-For-Me-Tuesdays with LBD

You gals definitely won't want to miss this exciting and one-of-a-kind evening at Spitfire Grill.

Time-For-Me-Tuesdays- a night where you and your gals can kick back, relax, and enjoy a fun evening of drinks, happy hour noshes, and a chance to network with other women.

Featuring local businesses such as Sassy Fit, Purely Paige, Alouette, local salons and manicurists. A time where you can truly devote it to yourself, your friends, and fun!

Tuesday Series

July 21st 5:00pm-7:00pm
August 25th 5:00pm-7:00pm
Tickets can be purchased at

BROWN PAPER TICKETS

LBD RAISED OVER $7500 for Komen!

Tooting our own horn is great, tooting our own horn and having it benefit someone else is even better! We've happily raised over $7500 for the Puget Sound's Susan G. Komen Foundation. The 1st Annual Save The Girl's Designer Bra show brought in over a staggering 300 attendees who graciously donated their money, business services, and products. With less than 2 months of planning, we were able to gather an amazing team of designers, make up artists, local businesses, and volunteers to collaborate together to make this event a success. LBD and Susan G. Komen are in the planning stages to put together yet another successful benefit for the foundation. Thank you to everyone who's help, support, and dedication made this event a truly honorable success!

~Little Black Dress Events & Productions

Converge POSTPONED

Converge, the ultimate fashion-zine event that we've been waiting for has been temporarily postponed. Subscribe to our blog to receive future event notification for Converge and other fashion filled events!

From the pages of a magazine, comes Converge!

SATURDAY, July 11th, 8:00pm ASCADA BISTRO in QUEEN ANNE

Little Black Dress Events and Productions in conjunction with up and coming Stylist Tanyya Bernadette, are proud to announce a one-of-a-kind fashion event, Converge. Converge is a fashion show that will showcase various men’s and women’s outfits from day to evening. This exciting yet instructive fashion show gives participants a glimpse of Tannya Bernadettes artistic eye on styling and dressing a variety of different looks and outfits on different individuals. The originality and individuality of the fashion show is displayed as if it were pages of a magazine; a unique concept that brings to life a magazine right before your eyes. Converge will bring together local boutiques such as The Finerie and Nuvo Moda, as well as jewelry designer Birna Sigurbjornsdottir.

This fashion show will benefit Y.E.S, a volunteer branch of Dress for Success, a non profit organization founded in 2005. Y.E.S. provides its members with volunteers, fundraising and networking opportunities to champion the mission of Dress for Success. Dress for Success’s mission is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Founded in New York City in 1997, Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization offering services designed to help clients find jobs and remain employed. Since 1997, Dress for Success has served almost 450,000 women around the world. All Dress for Success organizations are not-for-profit entities, with Dress for Success Worldwide and its U.S. affiliates having 501(c)(3) charitable status and those outside the U.S. operating as registered charities.

The purpose of this event is to raise awareness for a great cause while highlighting and showcasing the many talents of stylist Tannya Bernadette, and supporting local boutique owners.

CHECK OUT TANNYA BERNADETTE'S BLOG

TANNYA BERNADETTE

CONVERGE

Check Us Out!

Read all about our latest event, Seattle's 1st Annual Save "The Girls" Designer Bra Fashion Show. Many of our local publications featured our event in their blogs, websites, and event sections. Thank you to all who contributed in making the event a major success!

SEATTLE MAGAZINE

SEATTLE TIMES

MOVIN 92.5

THE OLYMPIAN

QUEEN ANNE VIEW

URBAN FASHION NETWORK

BROWN PAPER TICKETS

SEATTLE BOUTIQUE BLOGSPOT

MY NORTHWEST.COM

SEATTLE TIMES 2

JOLLY PEOPLE

SEATTLE FASHION EXAMINER

KIRO TV

SEATTLE BOUTIQUE BLOGSPOT

SAVING THE GIRLS MOVIN 92.5

SAVE THE GIRLS on MOVIN 92.5 TWITTER

URBAN FASHION NETWORK 2

PUGET SOUND KOMEN CALENDAR

RADIO TIME WITH THE LADIES ROOM MOVIN 92.5

SYDNEY LOVES FASHION


SEATTLE FRUGAL FASHIONISTA


URBAN FASHION NETWORK 3

We're in Seattle Magazine!!!

Seattle Magazine featured us on their EVENT section, check us out! SAVE THE GIRLS in SEATTLE MAGAZINE!

GRAB AND GO! TICKETS EXTENDED ON BROWN PAPER TICKETS!

V.I.P - Get them while you can- very few left! This show is hot and VIP is even hotter! At just $40 you get VIP seating, an amazing SWAG BAG, and noshes!

General Admission tickets are $20, help pack the place and raise money to find a cure for a disease that takes to many mothers, sisters, aunts and friends from their loved ones too soon!

We can do this Seattle!
Let's make the 1st Annual Seattle's Save The Girls so successful other cities are talking about us!

The Survivor Bra

Q & A with SarahMarie Bostron, "Survivor Bra" Designer

The bra is absolutely beautiful and awe inspiring, approximately how long did it take you to complete your creation? "It took me 8 hours." This bra definitely deserves a strong and empowering name, do you have a specific name for the bra? "It's called the survivor bra."
What was your inspiration for creating the bra and is there a story behind it?

"My Maternal Grandmother, Carmen Chrismer found a lump in her breast when she was in her thirties. She lived in Yuma, Colorado a small town, she had to travel over three hours to Denver to see specialist Dr McCurdy. Grandma was diagnosed with breast Cancer. Her breast was removed. She had to return to Denver once a year for the next ten years for check ups. Everything was fine. Thirteen years after her diagnosis she found another lump in her remaining breast, she had it checked and found everything was fine. She is a survivor, alive still today.

My mothers Aunt Jean on the fraternal side was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 60. She had the breast removed. She is a survivor.

When my mother was 40 she found a lump in her breast. She went in for a mammogram. The results said that she had fatty tissue in her breast. My mother requested that the doctor take it out, because of the history of breast cancer in our family. The lump was removed."