Style took the quick observe to fabulous as greater than 400 trendy Houstonians zipped into River Oaks Nation Membership for the twenty first anniversary of the Salvation Military Ladies’s Auxiliary‘s beloved fundraising occasion. Themed Style within the Quick Lane, this sold-out soiree celebrated the candy spot the place timeless model meets high-speed aptitude, all whereas elevating $1.1 million for neighborhood applications.
Spearheaded by chair Ann Ayre, the day revved up with a bustling buying expertise and a full of life luncheon.
The theme completely captured the twin spirit of magnificence and momentum, with a nod to each high fashion and horsepower. Fashionistas buzzed over racks laden with treasures on the Stylish Boutique, masterminded by co-chairs Alison Gemp and Melanie Jarrell, whereas the Stylish Boutique Showroom, curated by co-chairs Stick Delaup and Maura Montgomery, showcased designer desires from Valentino to Chanel, Oscar de la Renta to Loewe.
Donae Chramosta, this yr’s trend chair, ensured each hanger and purse sparkled with model cred, whereas silent public sale chair Jean Peck saved bids racing quicker than a Components 1 end line. From Cinq A Sept clothes to Alice and Olivia separates, attendees have been spoiled with decisions that blended luxurious with philanthropy.
The occasion additionally honored a driving drive in Houston’s charitable scene: Hannah McNair, VP of the Houston Texans Basis. A devoted neighborhood champion, McNair has helped steer initiatives just like the Ladies Flag Soccer Program, increasing alternatives for younger athletes throughout the town. Her philanthropic engine runs deep. In spite of everything, her mother-in-law, Janice McNair, was the 2014 honoree, making Hannah’s second within the highlight a full-circle celebration.
Following the luncheon, visitors loved unique early entry to the Stylish Boutique Showroom’s four-day trend extravaganza, the place “pre-loved” designer gems waited for brand new closets to name dwelling. Purchasing by no means felt so righteous.
Amongst these noticed cruising the trendy scene have been Main Robert Webb, Main Carolynn Webb, Lt. Colonel Ann Penhale, Cal McNair, Sippi Khurana, Brigitte Kalai, Sidney Faust, Jane Smart, Cherie Lindley, Jeanie Kilroy Wilson, Melissa Sandefer, Jana Arnoldly, Ginger Blanton, Susan Binney, Roslyn Bazzelle Mitchell, Maria Moncada Alaoui, Kaleta Blaffer Johnson, Sandra Smith-Cooper, Joanna Marks, Cynthia Petrello, Amanda Boffone, Jennifer Allison, Tena Lundquist Faust, Tama Lundquist, Maureen Higdon, Joan Johnson, Stacey Lindseth, Kathryn Smith, and Elizabeth Abraham Colombowala.
