{"id":235960,"date":"2013-01-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-11T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/fashion-files-for-january-2013\/"},"modified":"2013-01-11T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-01-11T08:00:00","slug":"fashion-files-for-january-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/fashion-files-for-january-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Fashion Files for January 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

diana cavagnaro | Noticias del Centro<\/strong><\/p>\n

Style Land Gala\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 10 Best Dressed Awards celebrated its fifth annual gala on Nov. 30 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Pavilion.<\/p>\n

Sally B. Thornton was on hand as founding member along with celebrity Mary Murphy as honorary chair with the awards presented to 10 women and 10 men each year.<\/p>\n

Murphy is from Champion Ballroom Academy on Fifth Avenue, a former U.S. ballroom champion and judge on the Fox television show,\u00a0 \u201cSo You Think You Can Dance?\u201d\u00a0 Paul Hernandez, FIDM graduate was also on hand during the social hour, draping beautiful creations on three mannequins.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Celebrity Mary Murphy & Heather Winfield from event sponsor FINE Media Group. (Photo by Diana Cavagnaro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The evening included a fabulous sit-down dinner followed by a fashion show produced by Leonard Simpson\u2019s Fashion Forward.\u00a0 The theme for the show was Style Land.<\/p>\n

Singing and dancing was interspersed in-between the fashions creating a great Broadway type Show.<\/p>\n

The singing was by Chad & Lisa Frisque and the dance performances were by Darcy & Shane and Amelia & Will.<\/p>\n

The runway rocked the audience with the latest fashions from GSB Men\u2019s Clothier, Mia Bella Boutique, Better Deal Tuxedos and Furs by Graf.\u00a0 The finale showcased the Couture Collection by FIDM designer Kenneth Barlis. The audience was thrilled by this marvelous collection. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Proceeds from the evening benefit St. Madeleine Sophie\u2019s Center, PAWS, The Arc of San Diego, Home Start, and the San Diego Police Historical Association.<\/p>\n

For information on the next Gala visit: LeonardSimpson10BestDressed.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fury Critters take over the Gaslamp<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fifth annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade presented by Downtown Ace Hardware took over the Gaslamp Quarter on Dec. 9.<\/p>\n

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Best of Show (Pomeranian) at Pet Parade (Photo by Diana Cavagnaro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pet parade started at the Gaslamp Hilton Park with a procession through the famous Archway and along the streets of the Gaslamp. This fun-filled day with all the critters included a Pet Expo, complimentary goodie bags, and discounts to local pet-friendly restaurants.<\/p>\n

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Best pet costume (cat) at Gaslamp Pet Parade (Photo by Diana Cavagnaro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prizes were given and contestants included critters and their owners.<\/p>\n

Winner of Best Original Costume Made Out of Duct Tape was Bob Moyer\u2019s Stella (Lab\/Hound Mix); winner of Ugliest Christmas Sweater: Debby Steele\u2019s Ivan (Miniature Dachshund); winner of Cutest Critter: Tiffiney Welles\u2019 Lunchbox (French Bulldog); winner of Best Pet Holiday Costume: Tommy Marino\u2019s Queen Mz. Halle (Great Dane); winner of Best Costumed Group: Justin Peverley, Shalara & Kitty (Great Dane) (aka Kitty\u2019s Shark Attack); winner of Best Costumed Duo: Noel Wenger & Jiffy (Chihuahua) (aka Grinch & Max); winner of Best Pet Costume: Catherine Fisher\u2019s Belmont (Domestic Short Hair Cat), and winner of Best Canine Costume: Michael Quidor\u2019s Sussie (Alaskan Malamute) (aka Wolf in Sheep\u2019s Clothing).<\/p>\n

The winner of Best of Show: Linda Sukay\u2019s Leo (the Driving Pomeranian), who will be back as Grand Marshall next year.\u00a0 Make sure that you put next year\u2019s sixth annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade on your calendar for Dec. 8, 2013.\u00a0 For more information visit: gaslamp.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fashionable Indulgence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fashion 5.0 magazine hosted The Keating Experience: Fashionable Indulgence at the Keating Hotel on Dec. 12.\u00a0 Guests were able to enjoy a great shopping experience for the holidays.\u00a0 The second floor was transformed into pop-up boutiques with a one-stop shopping experience.\u00a0 Shoppers were able to enjoy cocktails and hors d\u2019 oeuvres along with complimentary manicures, chair massages and hair styling offered by Fresca Spa.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The evening included over 20 fashion retailers and one of my favorites was Devotion Diva. \u00a0Elle Chaseton creates devotion jewelry that includes rosaries and accessories for baptism, communions, and bridal.\u00a0 Tease Boutique, located Downtown on Island Avenue, was also there, selling their trendy clothes.<\/p>\n

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Andre Soriano shows off his bridal dresses (Photo by Diana Cavagnaro)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The stylish on-line boutiques of Moderne and Street Chic were there with their latest line and Molly Beard showed off her modern jewelry line, b.mookie.\u00a0 For the eco-friendly material shoppers Kandals had their 100% Green Certified European cotton shoes there.\u00a0 Leslie du Roure showed off the chic jewelry of Loulou Bijoux. Andre Soriano who is known for his beautiful gowns inspired by old Hollywood glamour was on hand to showcase his luxurious bridal collection.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Keating Hotel is a premiere boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. This historic building with its modern Italian design was the perfect place for a fun filled evening called the Fashionable Indulgence. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Upcoming Event<\/strong><\/p>\n

January 20, 2013<\/strong> | Winter Bridal Bazaar:<\/strong> with fashion shows presented by Gretchen Productions at the San Diego Convention Center. Three shows presented throughout the day. For more info, call 760-334-5500.<\/p>\n

February 8, 2013 | Go Red:<\/strong> \u00a0Fashion & Luncheon Show by Zandra Rhodes at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hotel to help fight heart disease in women. 10:30 a.m. Expo & Silent Auction 12 noon \u2013 1:30 p.m. Fashion Show. For information call 858.410.3834<\/p>\n

Diana Cavagnaro is a nationally recognized hat designer and milliner, and has been in the fashion <\/em>negocio<\/em> for 30 years. The last 20 of those years she\u2019s operated her business from Downtown San Diego\u2019s historic Gaslamp Quarter, while moonlighting in the Fashion department at San Diego Mesa College. She can be reached at <\/em>diana@aheadproductions.com.<\/em><\/p>\n

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