Strutting the DVF Catwalk

Denverites (no clue how or why Denver residents coined this term) had a very rare treat last Friday. We were graced with the presence of the iconic Diane von Furstenberg. Nary is Denver a mecca for fashion, but for an event benefiting Children's Hospital we were treated to a real live fashion show debuting Diane von Furstenberg's Spring 2011 collection. Not only did we get an official fashion show, but Diane herself was here to present it. Wowza!!

I was super psyched. What to wear? What to wear? I couldn't buy anything off the scanty stocked racks of our local Saks or Neimans. It would be absolutely tragic to run into someone wearing the same signature wrap dress at the show. As I predicted there was a sea of wrap dresses at the show.

I chose to wear the ultra feminine DVF Pintura blush colored blouse with a Forever21 fit & flare skirt. I polished off the look with an unexpected pop of color in a plum DVF Powerstone Belt. I would have loved to be decked out in DVF from head to toe but I couldn't pull the trigger on the $500 leather Bolo skirt that I was lusting after. I can't express how much I love, love, love this blouse. The subtle ruffle detail in the collar, shoulder and sleeves is just to die for. I wish I could have gotten better pics of the entire look. I didn't have time to snap any pics before I left. This is the best pic I've got and it is not my greatest moment due to the fact that I downed a mojito shortly before this pic was taken.

{Top: DVF Pintura Blouse, Belt: DVF Clarie Powerstone in Plum,
Skirt: Forever21, Shoes: Prada croc embossed St. Coco pump}

For such a special event I took it upon myself to make an appointment with a MAC makeup artist at Nordstrom for a full makeup application. If you don't already know, the artists at the counter will technically do this for free. Ultimately they would like you to purchase a couple of items, but if you choose not to buy anything you wouldn't be charged for the session. I showed up to the appointment, told the makeup artist what I was wearing and let her work her magic. I gave her free reign to do what ever she wanted. She ended up doing a smokey eye with a nude lip. The artist showed me her application process along the way and I manage to learn a couple new techniques. I loved the outcome. I'll do a separate post of what I came home with.

It was a fun night and all for a good cause. After the event was over (and a few drinks) we took turns strutting our stuff on the DVF catwalk. I read that a net of $250K was raised for the Children's Hospital. A big shout out to MAX Boutiques for hosting the event and being able to lure such a big force in fashion to the Mile High City. I'll leave you with a sampling of the DVF Spring 2011 line.

{A new take on the signature wrap dress.}

{Diane's bringing the fanny pack back!}

{One of my favorite looks of the night.}