Fundraiser Ideas – Non-Profit Fundraising, Event Recap
At the third annual New York Junior League Bags and Bubbles fundraising event, over 500 fashionable ladies bid on more than 150 new and vintage designer handbags, sipped Domaine Carneros by Taittinger champagne, and enjoyed delicious sweets from Renaissance Confections.
Celebrities in attendance included designer Ruthie Davis and Real Housewife Ramona Singer.
Guests bid via a silent auction (using BidPals) on new and vintage handbags from designers including Carlos Falchi, Carson Bag, Catherine Malandrino, Cleo and Patek, Coach, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Gucci, Liberty of London, Louis Vuitton, Milli Millu, Miu Miu, Prada, Rebecca Taylor, Ruthie Davis, Tiffany & Co., Tory Burch and more!
VIP ticket-holders gained access an hour early for the first opportunity to bid and had exclusive access to the Beauty Bar, a beauty and party destination. Warren-Tricomi makeup artists and stylists – including the incredibly talented Justin Hissey – made over guests. Celebrity stylist Jill Hammelman, celebrity eyebrow shaper Ramy Gafni, Sadick Dermatology, and Equinox also provided free services. VIPs left the event with a special gift bag valued at over $800.
The dynamic design team of Reform-Creative transformed the New York Junior League headquarters for the event. The décor ideas they incorporated brought a contemporary-vintage feel to the event.
Proceeds benefited the Women’s Cancer Prevention program, which works with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS) to educate the underserved and at-risk communities, particularly women, about cancer prevention.
Below are some photos of the event courtesy of Carla Phillips.
Additional photos from the event can be found on the following sites: Guest of a Guest, Teleflora and Charity Happenings.
Were you at the event? What did you think?
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July 26, 2011 at 8:37 am (UTC -4)
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July 27, 2011 at 9:21 am (UTC -4)
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July 27, 2011 at 8:04 pm (UTC -4)
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