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The Gallery Los Angeles And Wella Professionals Present Fashion’s Night Out At Beverly Hills Porsche Sept. 6, 2012

August 20, 2012

Hollywood, CA. August 15, 2012 – The Gallery Los Angeles, the event production and marketing firm that produces Los Angeles Fashion Weekend, makes the announcement today that they will be hosting Fashion’s Night Out, along with Wella Professionals, onSeptember 6^th, 2012, from 7:00pm-10:00pm, at Beverly Hills Porsche.  

 

Fashion’s Night Out is an unprecedented global initiative originally created in 2009 to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and boost the industry’s economy during the recession. On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Fashion’s Night Out takes place in cities across the country to highlight fashion and support retail with exciting events.

 

Fashion’s Night Out in Beverly Hills will include an elite fashion show with some of L.A.’s most revered designers including Anthony Franco and Dina Bar El. Brand new Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace will transform Beverly Hills Porsche into one of Mr. Matsuhisa’s famed eateries while Little Black Dress Vodka, Lovoka and Diabolo will fully stock the open bar. Lucky guests will also have the opportunity to have one-on-one time with top beauty experts from title sponsor Wella Professionals and cosmetic sponsor Napoleon Perdis, at their beauty bars.

 

Other sponsors include Bibby Financial, Glam Glow and media partners, The LA Fashion Magazine, California Apparel News ,Runway Magazine and American Gentleman.

 

About The Gallery Los Angeles/Mikey Koffman:

Mikey Koffman, an original member of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios, has been producing L.A. Fashion Weekend, through her fashion marketing firm, The Gallery L.A. for eight seasons now. Koffman also produces runway shows in conjunction with the WWD Magic International tradeshow.

L.A. Fashion Weekend features unbelievable branding opportunities for the most elite products and services as well as extensive exposure from the local, national and international press. L.A. Fashion Weekend attracts media (Elle, Women’s Wear Daily, Huffington Post, Access Hollywood, MTV), stylists, buyers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Fred Segal, Maxfield) and celebrities/notables (Jack Black, Jeremy Piven, Heather Locklear, Mena Suvari, Christina Milian, Amy Smart, Ritchie Sambora and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa).

Koffman, featured on the first season of the hit Showtime series, “The Real L Word”, has unmatched experience growing emerging lines into full-fledged brands, and has garnered her place among the fashion elite.

www.thegalleryla.com  www.losangelesfw.com

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Beloved Designer Alvin Valley Re-Launches Coveted Pants Line Exclusively On the Web

August 17, 2012

NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Renowned designer Alvin Valley is taking his coveted pants exclusively online with the launch of AlvinValley.com, a website tailored around his expertise in quality, precision and fit. Ranging from high-waisted styles, to the flattering skinny, to modern trousers for the office, Alvin’s designs create a perfect fit that enhances every woman’s body. Alvin’s genius lies in his ability to understand and cast the female form in its best light, thus earning him the title “King of Pants” by Women’s Wear Daily.

AlvinValley.com will initially offer 36 pant options, all of which feature the designer’s innovative inner construction. Alvin developed this unique design over the past two years to create a flawless fit that sculpts the body to perfection. The pants, all made in New York City, will come in a wide array of colors including basic black, white, gray and khaki as well as purple, red, yellow, blue, green and pink. Alvin has brought back from his archives iconic styles infused with a modern twist including the 310 Lana and the 111 Wide Waistband and new classics featuring the 190 Skinny Crop and the 198 Two-Tone Trouser. Alvin uses only the highest quality fabrics, including the finest Italian wools, classic cottons and airy linens. By selling directly to customers at AlvinValley.com, the collection, which previously retailed at high-end department stores and boutiques for $325 to $800, will now sell between $195 and $335.

Given Alvin’s reputation for creating looks that reflect and embrace the modern and sophisticated woman, it seemed only fitting that he move his business towards the current direction of consumer spending. “We decided to take the brand exclusively online so Alvin can interact more directly with his customers and provide them with more choices and an improved customer experience,” explains President and CEO Alex Dulac. “Today’s busy woman wants to shop at her own convenience and in the luxury of her own home. With AlvinValley.com, our customer can find the style and fit best-suited to her personal taste and lifestyle, and then easily re-order online in a variety of fabrics and colors. Customers who sign-up for our emails will gain exclusive access to limited edition pants and previews to upcoming styles.”

Since opening his first boutique in 1995, Alvin Valley has developed and sustained a cult following for his tailored apparel, most notably his flawlessly fitting pants. A favorite among fashion lovers and celebrities alike including Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet, Alvin’s designs have been featured in top magazines and newspapers such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The New York Times and Women’s Wear Daily as well as sold in prominent department stores and boutiques including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Fred Segal, Colette and Harrods.
SOURCE Alvin Valley

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American Apparel Moves New York Warehouse Sale to SoHo

August 16, 2012

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — American Apparel, Inc. (NYSE Amex: APP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel, is announcing the move of its popular New York City warehouse sale to a new space in SoHo this Friday, August 17. The massive sale, previously on 6th Avenue and 25th St, will now be located on 285 Lafayette St (Between Houston St. and Prince St.) and feature more than 50,000 garments.
“We’ve been blown away by the response to this sale in NYC and popular demand has resulted in multiple extensions of what was originally intended to be a limited run for the holidays. Now, with this new and even better location, we’re excited to keep going and keep trucking in great garments for customers who have come from all over the world to shop at the sale,” said Marsha Brady, a creative director for American Apparel.

More than 300,000 people have attended the sale in NYC since it opened its doors last year, making it far and away the biggest event American Apparel has ever held. The new 7,000 sq foot location, located in a great shopping district, is set to push that number even higher.
The broad assortment of items promises to include not only a spectrum of the brand’s massive selection of T-shirts, leggings, sweatshirts, and underwear, but also thousands of samples, one-of-a-kind garments, endearing imperfects, iconic styles from the company’s past, over-runs, over-dyes, off sizes, vintage pieces and more.
There will be many surprises, unusual product runs, and sizes available, all of which has been made in the USA. Inventory will be replenished all day, every day during the sale and customers are encourage to return to the sale as many times as they want to shop newly added products. Cash, credit, and debit are accepted, and admission is free.
Event Address
285 Lafayette St.
(Between Houston St. and Prince St.)
New York, NY
10012
Subway info:
[B, D, F, M] Broadway – Lafayette
[N, R] Prince St.
[6] Spring St.
Hours are: 10am – 9pm.

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Madonna’s Make Up Artist Gina Brooke Creates Iconic Lip Color With MAKE UP FOR EVER For The Material Girl’s MDNA Tour

August 15, 2012

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Gina Brooke, Madonna’s longtime make up artist, has collaborated with MAKE UP FOR EVER to create the official lip color for the Material Girl’s highly anticipated MDNA tour — new Aqua Rouge #8 in an iconic shade of red. Brooke, a beauty expert in her own right whose work has appeared in every major fashion magazine, approached MAKE UP FOR EVER after falling in love with their Aqua Rouge collection for fall 2012. Together, MAKE FOR EVER and Brooke created the ideal shade of red lip color for the tour.

“I loved working with MAKE UP FOR EVER to create a custom shade of Aqua Rouge specifically for Madonna. My biggest challenge was to find a lip product that was reliable and long-lasting, and knew choosing something from MAKE UP FOR EVER’s Aqua range was going to be ideal especially with a minute and a half for touch ups between songs. There’s no room for mistakes,” said Brooke. “I wanted to come up with a perfect, pure red lip color that would exude confidence and beauty. To me, the shade looks iconic, which is the perfect word to define Madonna and her career.”
Aqua Rouge #8 is a true, classic red that brightens the entire face and is universally flattering on all skin tones. As part of MAKE UP FOR EVER’s new Aqua Rouge lip color collection launching in September 2012, the high-impact liquid lip color delivers the intensity and long-lasting coverage of a lip stain, with the eye-catching shine of a gloss. It is highly pigmented, and most important, smudge-proof, sweat-proof and dance-proof. Aqua Rouge #8 retails for $24 and is available at www.sephora.com, Sephora stores and MAKE UP FOR EVER Boutiques.

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Stores In More Than 500 Cities Nationwide To Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out On September 6, 2012

August 13, 2012

 

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 13, 2012—It’s hard to believe, but Fashion’s Night Out is in its fourth year, and stores in
more than 500 cities nationwide will celebrate the world’s premier shopping event on September 6, 2012. As of today,
shoppers can visit Fashionsnightout.com, powered by QVC, to view a growing list of stores and events for this year’s
celebration, an initiative created to support the fashion industry and give shoppers a large dose of retail therapy. In
New York City, shoppers for the first time will bask under the glow of the Empire State Building, awash in FNO red,
in honor of the celebration.

As always, from East Coast to West, retailers, designers, beauty brands, and celebrities will come together to transform
the nation into a one-night shopping spectacular. Fashionistas will enjoy fashion shows, hobnobbing with their
favorite designers, musical performances, limited-edition merchandise, gourmet treats, and more.
For this year’s celebration, FNO has designed another unique capsule collection that includes men and women’s tees in
various colors and styles along with a stylish new tote. As in the past, 40 percent of the proceeds will benefit the New
York City AIDS Fund in the New York Community Trust. FNO has already raised more than $1.5 million in the first
three years of the initiative. For a list of the retailers carrying the collection, visit
www.fashionsnightout.com/collection

Partial lists of some of the luminaries who will be celebrating FNO in NYC and across the country on
September 6.

Confirmed Designers & Beauty Experts:
Steven Alan, Max Azria, Lubov Azria, Joyce Azria, Ashley Baker, Walter Baker, Michael Bastian, Erin Beatty, Carly
Beck, Edward Bess, Vince Camuto, Georgina Chapman, Anna Corinna, Christian Cota, Keren Craig, Eric Daman,
Oscar de la Renta, Jillian Demling, Erin Fetherston, Patricia Field, Dana Foley, Tess Giberson, Maria Giulia
Maramotti, Gary Graham, Joy Gryson, Patricia Herrera Lansing, Sang A Im-Propp, Naeem Khan, Michael Kors, Reed
Krakoff, Francis Kurkdjian, Kara Laricks, Sabine Le Guyader, Colette Malouf, Carmen Marc Valvo, Jill Martinelli,
Faraone Mennella, B. Michael, Rebecca Minkoff, Margherita Missoni, Isaac Mizrahi, Karen Mulligan, Max Osterweis,
Kimberly Ovitz, Thakoon Panichgul, Nellie Partow, John Patrick, Monique Péan, Tom Pecheux, Christopher Raeburn,
Katy Rodriguez, Lela Rose, Christian Siriano, Michelle Smith, Peter Som, Jin Soon, Rebecca Taylor, Edward Tricomi,
Vera Wang, Stuart Weitzman, Gucci Westman, Carolina Zapf, Rachel Zoe.

Confirmed Celebrities & Models:
Alessandra Ambrosio, Azealia Banks, Nigel Barker, Alexis Bellino, Julissa Bermudez, Lauren Bush Lauren, DJ
Cassidy, Chairlift, Jessica Chastain, Alexa Chung, Steven Cojocara, Claire Courtin-Clarins, Jenna Courtin-Clarins,
Prisca Courtin-Clarins, Virginie Courtin-Clarins, Luann de Lesseps, Cirque du Soleil, Scott Disick, Erica Domesek,
Miroslava Duma, Kelly Framel, Bethenny Frankel, Melissa Gorga, Lucy Hale, Mary Helen Bowers, Jennifer Hudson,
Sara James Mnookin, Kendall Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Clinton Kelly, Karlie Kloss, Solange Knowles, George
Kotsiopoulos, Carson Kressley, Ali Larter, Aerin Lauder, The Lonely Forest, Felix Mercado, Marc Murphy, MYA,
Janel Parrish, Elena Perminova, Lauren Remington Platt, Nicole Richie, Britt Robinson, Kelly Rutherford, Jessica
Seinfeld, Amar’e Stoudemire, Chrissy Teigen, Robert Verdi, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Allison Williams, Kristi
Yamaguchi, Jill Zarin, Anya Ziourova.

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Belen Echandia launches new handbag diffusion line

August 13, 2012

Luxury limited-edition leather handbag designer Belen Echandia has launcedh its brand new diffusion line ‘B.E. by Belen Echandia’. True to form, Belen Echandia’s new collection is inspired by style seen out on the street, taking everyday chic, stylish women for its muse. The new line is a pared down Belen Echandia aesthetic and is intentionally a streamlined but immensely elegant collection of bags.

B.E. by Belen Echandia pieces range in price from £30 to £350 (approximately $45-$525). This more accessible collection is a collaboration between Belen Echandia and the Italian artisans who hand-make each and every Belen Echandia bag and who are the very soul of the brand, further strengthening our support for them.

Jackie Cawthra, Belen Echandia’s Creative Director explains:

“The economic climate has caused many accessories’ brands to relocate their production facilities to China in an attempt to slow the squeeze on margins caused by the mass of discounting of the last few years. This has put many European craftsmen out of business. We are not willing to compromise on the incomparable quality of our workmanship nor to walk away from the loyal, talented artisans that have brought the brand this far. Our ethos is to connect our customers with local artisans and our new diffusion line, B.E. by Belen Echandia, helps to protect our atelier so that future handbag lovers can experience the quality of a hand-made piece.”

The first bags in the new collection include two chic, wearable totes – one vertical and the other horizontal, a smart satchel and a soft hobo with detailed handle in the most fabulous of this season’s colours – vermillion; petrol blue; fiery red and light gold. These sumptuous colours are hand-crafted into individual creations by our family-run Italian atelier in leathers such as saffiano textured calf and soft pebbled cowhide. These four key pieces are made from gorgeous, more readily available leathers than some of the specialty leathers often used in our main line. We haven’t scrimped on good materials or leather however, so some of our regular leathers feature in both this and our main collections.

Janelle Walters, Personal Stylist to Belen Echandia’s customers, describes how these colours work with the season’s key trends:

“Fashion’s blue hues for the Aw12-13 season are wearable but vibrant and Belen Echandia’s saffiano petrol hue is no exception, fitting beautifully with the prevalence of celestial blue. Metallics this season are softer and more muted than the dark Rock and Roll metallics of the last few seasons. Our autumnal reds and dark orange are vibrant yet wearable. Our lovely taupe is the perfect year-round neutral.”

Belen Echandia’s diffusion range is designed to be much more accessible to the customers who have asked for it. It is a higher-volume line with less fuss and fancy but with all the standard features and craftsmanship of a Belen Echandia bag. The customisation that Belen Echandia is renowned for is not available on this line.

We hope the beautifully elegant pieces that make up the launch collection of B.E. by Belen Echandia will attract the same loyal following as the main line always has done and concurrently fit the aspirations of our customers in the way the world is now

Belen Echandia is a London-based lifestyle brand specialising in luxury handbags and accessories. Founded in 2004, Belen Echandia has quickly gained a global following and has become renowned as much for its uniquely personal service as its exclusive, limited edition handbags and purses. All Belen Echandia bags and accessories are produced in a family-run Italian atelier with a long history of producing for the top European luxury brands.

Foreseeing the future of bespoke and customised products and the importance of social responsibility and personal customer service, founder Jackie Cawthra left a successful legal career behind to create a luxury lifestyle brand that focuses on hands-on customer service and high-quality, artisan production. Belen Echandia’s uniquely personal customer service and bespoke bag service have enabled the company to grow quickly into a global brand and distinguished it from other luxury boutiques. Despite the company’s expansion, the Belen Echandia team continues to gives genuine personal attention to every customer.

In addition to the main lines, the bespoke service goes above and beyond every other handbag brand on the luxury market by making Belen Echandia’s entire handbag archive available online: by clicking through a number of simple steps, customers are able to browse the archives, select a bag style and then adjust everything from the colourway and leather (with options including luxury materials such as python, printed and patent leathers), to the hardware and the length of the straps. Belen Echandia’s custom design atelier will then make a bag that precisely fits the customer’s lifestyle.

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Fashion Icon Patricia Field Hosts 2012 Fashion’s Night Out at Las Vegas’ Crystals at CityCenter

August 10, 2012

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Emmy Award-winning fashion visionary Patricia Field will bring her designer prowess to Las Vegas’ Crystals at CityCenter to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) on Thursday, Sept. 6. The legendary stylist, renowned for her work with Sarah Jessica Parker in “Sex and the City” and Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada,” will join top designers and local charities at the exquisite shopping and dining center for one of the largest fashion events Las Vegas has ever seen.

From 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Crystals will offer unique in-store and destination-wide experiences, feature performances from Nevada Ballet Theatre and spotlight the hottest looks with models strolling the center dressed in the latest fall fashions. Crystals also will host celebrity stylist and designer Patricia Field’s first fashion trends showcase in Las Vegas. Fashion’s Night Out is a global initiative created in 2009 to put the fun back into fashion through dynamic events and partnerships.

Crystals invites FNO attendees to shop for a cause at their favorite designers with the second annual “Charity Crawl.” Participating retailers will donate a percentage of sales to the local charity partner they have selected for the evening, which include:

“This year’s Fashion’s Night Out celebration at Crystals is an incredible opportunity for Las Vegas locals and visitors to enjoy and learn about fashion while supporting a wide array of charitable causes,” said Farid Matraki, senior vice president and general manager of Crystals. “We debuted the philanthropic element to Fashion’s Night Out in 2011 with incredible success and are elated to introduce even more charity-designer partnerships this year.”

Throughout the night, retailers will celebrate with in-store activities including cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, DJs, photo booths and more. Other festivities will include:

• Dream Racing Pit Stop – Take part in a luxury experience that will get your adrenaline pumping with 3D Ferrari racing simulators and fully suited driving professionals on hand to give first-hand racing advice. Sip cocktails at the private bar and enjoy time in the “man cave,” a haven for all things masculine.
• Nevada Ballet Theatre – Enjoy intimate “pop-up” performances by the brilliant Nevada Ballet Theatre, the state’s largest professional ballet company and dance academy. Featuring talented dancers performing their vast repertoire of styles, this will be a performance you won’t soon forget.
• Spa & Salon Vdara – Vdara Hotel & Spa will offer complimentary hand massages, exciting prizes and special resort discounts at its “mini spa.”
• Gallery Row – CityCenter’s featured gallery artists Dale Chihuly, Rodney Lough Jr. and Richard MacDonald will present mini galleries of their spectacular works.
• Michael Shulman – Las Vegas social maven Michael Shulman will serve as the evening’s master of ceremonies as well as provide high-energy DJ stylings, adding a new level of fun to the evening’s events.
• smartwater hydration lounge – Take a break from shopping and enjoy complimentary ice-cold smartwater® served by stylish smartwater® brand ambassadors in a chic lounge area with picture-perfect views of the main stage.

Admission to Fashion’s Night Out is free and open to the public. For additional details on Fashion’s Night Out, visit crystalsatcitycenter.com and fashionsnightout.com and follow Crystals on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news.

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ABOUT CRYSTALS AT CITYCENTER

Crystals at CityCenter is an exquisite 500,000-square-foot shopping and dining experience at the entrance to CityCenter, an unprecedented development on the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by Studio Daniel Libeskind and Rockwell Group, Crystals delights the senses with its contemporary art, elaborate water and ice displays, lush floral decor and iconic elements including a 70-foot-tall tree house. Rivaling shopping meccas throughout the world, Crystals features the largest Louis Vuittonstore in North America, as well as flagship stores for Prada, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Roberto Cavalli and Ermenegildo Zegna. Unique-to-the-market retailers include TOM FORD, Stella McCartney, Paul Smith, Donna Karan, Kiton, Kiki De Montparnasse, Marni, Assouline, H. Stern, Tourbillon, Porsche Design, de Grisogono, Lanvin and rLo Gallery (Rodney Lough Jr. Wilderness Collections Gallery). Crystals is also home to a selection of premier restaurants, many of which are new to Las Vegas, including Mastro’s Ocean Club; Todd English P.U.B; and Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina. Crystals has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the world’s largest retail district to receive this level of recognition. For more information on Crystals, please visit: crystalsatcitycenter.com.

About Fashion’s Night Out

Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an unprecedented global initiative originally created in 2009 to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and boost the industry’s economy during the recession. On September 8, 2011, in response to overwhelming demand, Fashion’s Night Out will return to New York City and over 100 cities nationwide to highlight fashion and support retail with exciting events that include designer appearances, celebrity guests, fashion shows and musical performances. In the United States, the program is a collaboration between American Vogue, the Council of Fashion Designers of America, NYC & Company, and the City of New York. For more information visit www.fashionsnightout.com, or join us on Facebook and Twitter (@fnonyc, #FNO)
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Shopbop Reveals Its Fall 2012 Advertising Campaign

August 10, 2012

 

NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Shopbop.com reveals its Fall 2012 print advertising campaign featuring model Frida Gustavsson shot by photographer Guy Aroch.

Speaking to Shopbop’s versatile approach to dressing, mixing apparel and accessories across all designer categories, the campaign highlights effortless, chic silhouettes with statement jewelry.

Taken against the back drop of Paris, the “Fall in the City” campaign features fashion from Robert Rodriguez, McQ – Alexander McQueen, Ellery, Julie Haus, Tibi, and Helmut Lang, amongst others, speaking to Shopbop’s global customer’s interest in looking to Shopbop for introductions to new brands, access to their favorite collections and advice on how to wear them together daily.

 

The campaign will run September through November in issues of Vogue, InStyle, and Elle

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Ballerina : A NEW BOOK BY BOB CAREY

August 9, 2012

USA- Photographer Bob Carey’s much anticipated compilation of self-portraits in a tutu will be available September 2012. Ballerina, a hard cover 9 x12 book with a foreword by Amy Arbus, showcases color photographs and back-stories about the journey behind the images. The captured images present both impertinent playfulness and vulnerability, themes that run though-out much of Carey’s work. The project has taken Carey from Italy to Times Square, and he hopes to turn the photos of himself into an inspirational force behind breast cancer awareness. Net proceeds from the sale of Ballerina will go directly to The Carey Foundation, a non-profit organization established by Carey and his wife Linda to provide support to women diagnosed with breast cancer and their family members.

Carey has always had a unique approach to self-portraits. In 2002, when he was asked by Arizona Ballet to interpret what ballet meant to him, Carey donned a tutu and took a bow. He continued using this pink piece of tulle to express himself and in 2003 this quickly turned into a way to cope with his wife Linda’s breast cancer diagnosis. When he realized that these images helped her, and others dealing with this disease by bringing laughter into their lives, The Tutu Project was born. The project has received worldwide acclaim and helped fund the self-publishing of Ballerina.

THE CAREY FOUNDATION
The Carey Foundation’s mission is to provide financial and therapeutic support to women diagnosed with breast cancer and their family members. We raise awareness with the help of The Tutu Project, a photographic journey of a man and his tutu, created by photographer Bob Carey and his wife Linda. The Foundation will seek to alleviate the stress and burden of breast cancer so that individuals can focus on life.

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Ode to Sparkle

August 9, 2012

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