Project Pink – Reader Inbox

When I first heard about the Project Pink fashion show put on by The Bay Area Fashion Stylist I was super excited.  I’ve been wanting to meet the beautiful Hasti, for quite some time now, but my schedule is insane making it impossible thus far.  With plenty of notice, and a hell of an excuse (it was my 45th birthday), I booked my tickets and told my hubs we had a date. Working from my home office doesn’t give me a lot of excuses to put on the stilettos and a LBD too often, so I was thrilled when I had the chance to get all girled up for the event.

To put the cherry on top of the already perfect scoop of fashion ice cream, I found out Gretchen Rossi, my favorite of the Real Housewives of Orange County was going to be there as well.  You could feel the excitement as soon as the valet drove away in my Rav4 (mom car).  We were suddenly getting whisked away to new world even if just for the night. Right away, BAM, the pink carpet  shot for photographers. Such a fun moment!  Once in the ethereally lit fashion tent, it was hard to contain my giggles.  Wine? Why yes, thank you.  Hor’dourves? Maybe just a few.  Wait, is that my friend Ginger? Looks like she’s having fun with her mom and her girlfriends.  I think I’ll go give her a hug.  The show starts with the extremely charming Slade Smiley, the beautiful Hasti, and the brave, funny, and very heartfelt stories from 3 amazing cancer survivors.

There was even beautiful dancing, celebrating life and hope.    The fashions were both edgy and wearable.  Even the men’s fashions wowed.  I’m still trying to justify one of the Betsy Johnson black and white party dresses.  The show ended with beautiful Gretchen dressed in almost a retro/bridal glam look, holding hands, together, in the air with the three strong fighters who showed us all what’s in for fall….HOPE.

P.S.  My mammogram is scheduled for Oct.12.  Like they say, “Here’s to more birthdays.”