Ladies, it's time to get those spring pedicures and new heels for the annual "Stiletto Strut" at Neiman Marcus Willow Bend and just in case you've got a budget badger, remind him that those new stilettos are for charity.
Shoe-lovers of Collin County are counting the days until the April 14 Neiman Marcus Willow Bend Stiletto Strut benefitting Star Children's Charity.Ê The annual event boasts big names and large donations for the children's charity that donates funds to several Collin County children's charities.
"We are strutting for the children of Collin County," Jan Richey, co-chair and Star member, said. "Each day the demand grows for services to meet the safety, health and well being of our children.Ê Neiman Marcus Willow Bend and Star have partnered to create a fun event to raise much needed money to support the nonprofits of Collin County who serve children.Ê It is an honor to chair the Stiletto Strut with my dear friend, Maureen Steitle."
The evening is dedicated to raising funds for the children of Collin County through Star Children's Charity, which provides significant financial support to improve services for medical, education, enrichment and safety through children-serving, nonprofit organizations in the county.
Beneficiaries of Star Children's Charity include Boys and Girls Club of Collin County, Children's Medical Center at Legacy, CITY House, Plano Children's Medical Clinic, The Samaritan Inn and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. Sponsorships and ticket reservations for the Stiletto Strut are available at www.StarChildrens.com or by calling 972-943-3344.ÊÊ
Get a pair of summer shades that fit perfectly at the sunglass fit event, or grab a snazzy sketch to take home by the stiletto sketch artist. A party photo booth will also be on hand to capture new looks after the Chanel makeovers and participants will have a chance to win $1,800 worth of designer shoes from Neiman Marcus during the designer shoe raffle.
A runway workshop will also take place to help obtain the perfect strut and swagger, not to mention the celebrity shoe auction featuring shoes from Magic and Cookie Johnson, Victoria Snee and others.
Participants will have a chance to mingle with celebrity co-chairs Victoria Snee of 102.9 and The Beauty Buzz with husband, Jeff Crilley as well as Lev Glazman, founder and creator of FRESH in Cosmetics.
Beauty experts and authors Sandy Linder and Lois Joy Johnson will be on hand at the Lancome counter in cosmetics where guests can receive a complimentary copy of their book, "The Make Up Wake Up" with any $100 Lancome purchase.
This year, men are also welcome to hang out in a special lounge while the women enjoy a little pampering and a lot of high fashion. Men can relax in the "Loafer's Lounge," which includes casino tables, a sports viewing center, cigar rolling, a Robert Graham Men's Fashion presentation, and complimentary men's facials in The Man's Store.
"Neiman Marcus Willow Bend is excited to partner with Star Children's Charity on our second annual Stiletto Strut event," Marcus Wyss, Vice President and General Manager for Neiman Marcus Willow Bend said in a release. "We know women in Collin County love designer shoes and we have the best selection from vendors like Chanel, Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Prada, Gucci and more. ÊThe event will be an evening of fashion and fun while raising money for seven Collin County non-profit agencies.
