F.A.B. Philanthropic Fashion Week Party #FABNYC Event Recap! Opera, Violins, Belly Dancing and Latina Reality Stars!

Excitement and Electricity flowed through the Flatiron Hotel on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 during the Fashion, Art, Beauty Exhibition hosted by Latina Reality Stars Lulu y Lala to benefit the Toshi Now Foundation. 'Las Gemelas' Lulu and Lala, are twin sisters who gained stardom from their appearance on Univision's beauty reality competition "Nuestra Belleza Latina 2007" (My Latin Beauty).

The event which combined Fashion, Art, Beauty and Philanthropy had over 300 leading Fashion Editors, Bloggers, Fashion and Accessory Designers, Philanthropists and Fashionistas in attendance. The event was expanded from it's successful launch in October 2011 at Misin Shin Salon, to now include Fahion and Art Exhibits, and a wide variety of entertainment.

Highlights Included:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – Fashion designers: Sandra Baquero, Lizzy Gomez (her designs were pretty and feminine!), Johnny Russia, Ana Segura, and Christine Leitner

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – Art drawings by Savior Elmundo and Danielle Mastrian

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – B Spa Bar Beauty Lounge offered spa services such as, hand massages, skin consultations, face spray tanning, back and shoulder massage as well as hair, makeup consultations and demonstrations

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – VIP Anti-Aging Symposium from Joe Lewis-Your Anti-Aging Secret weapon

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – Music provided by DJ Nyse (as you know my Twitter Alter Ego is as 'The Official #TwitterPartyDJ and I have to tell you DJ NYSE Nailed it!)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – Special performance by celebrity electronic violinist, Sarah Charness

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – Special performance by Opera Soprano Carla Wesby

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – A Belly Dance Performance by Valeria Entertainment

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – Alcohol Sponsors: Peroni Italy, Voli Spirits (Voli kept the low cal vodka flowing, because you can drink and still keep the empty calories at bay, who knew?)

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ – Gifts and raffle sponsors: B Spa Bar, glisodinskin, Priori (they use a butterfly in their logo!), Ansr, Popchips, Sephora, Pinky Pops, Olivier Cheng, Andrea Syrtash, Lash Card, Ansr, Street King, Smart Water, Nail Taxi NYC, GliSODin Skin Nutrients, Would You Rock This?, Polished, and House of Glam

Photos: Below are a mix of photos from the event, the watermarked ones were taken by Ascending Butterfly (please do not 'borrow') and the non-watermarked photos were provided by Lifestyle + Charity Magazine and are being used with permission, please contact them directly if you would like to use their photos!

Jewelry Designs by Christine Leitner

FAB Host Committee:
Elena Baxter (V. President, Lifestyle + Charity Magazine) Jorge Luis (Celebrity Stylist), Lulu y Lala (FAB Hosts), Diana Seo (Founder of B Spa Bar), Lulu y La La (FAB Hosts), Jessica La-Rotta (Founder of StylEast Group), Rachael Baxter (President, Lifestyle + Charity Magazine)

Models wearing Lizzy Gomez Designs

Fashion Designer Lizzy Gomez being interviewed by BuenaVision Television

Fab Founders: Jorge Luis and Diana Seo

Models are wearing designs by Ana Segura Signature Series

F.A.B. Event Organizer Jessica La Rotta (Center)

My Take:

This was by far my favorite Fashion Week Party! It was the most lively, energetic and just plain inspiring. They combined Fashion, Art and Beauty with Philanthropy perfectly, it managed to be as Trendy as you would expect while still being entirely approachable and 'un-stuffy'. The event will be held again for Fashion Week in September and I'm very much looking forward to it!

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FTC Disclosure: Ascending Butterfly was provided passes to this event as a member of the digital press, gift bags were provided to press attendees. No additional compensation has been received. All opinions expressed are my own.

Lady and the Tramp! {Movie Review}

With the insanity that is Fashion Week and other simultaneous events happening back to back, I just realized we never got anything into our Valentine's Day 2012 Buying Guide for the little ones!

So as a belated Kids Corner pick, Ascending Butterfly recommends Disney's Animated Classic Love Story 'Lady and the Tramp' - I remember seeing it when I was a little girl and was happy to see that the 2 disc Combo Pack was released on February 7th 2012, just in times for Valentines Day!

It's my earliest memory of a 'romance' movie, Lady a pampered Cocker Spaniel and Tramp a free-wheeling Mutt with a heart of gold, meet and fall in love! They made it look so easy! A great adventure set to un-forgettable music......I don't think there is any love story sweeter than this one, so while the kiddos get wrapped up in the Dogs and their fun adventures, there is still a sweet romance story in there for moms and dads to enjoy along with the kiddos.

Yes in reality we know Dad never would have approved of Tramp, and Lady may have come home with Tattoo in the modern day version, and of course the only restaurant open at that hour in the modern day version would have been fast food......but I digress.....

So if you haven't already, pick this up to watch with the kids this weekend! It is Family Approved, and Fun for all ages.

I think everyone's favorite scene in the movie is the 'Bella Notte' Spaghetti Scene Hands Down:




And now I have the sudden urge to make some Pasta! :)

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