Fashion and beauty announcements and events.
Philanthropic Fashion: “Jersey Boys” will take their moves from the stage to the runway in an interactive fashion show event to benefit HELP of Southern Nevada from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Show mall. The event consists of a clothing drive, fashion show, prize raffle and exclusive meet-and-greet with “Jersey Boys” cast members. KLAS-TV news anchor Dayna Roselli emcees the event. Clothing drive donations will be accepted beginning at noon.
Good Cause: Las Vegas Premium Outlets is teaming with Susan G. Komen for the Cure to support breast cancer awareness, outreach, research and treatment programs in its local community. During October, shoppers can visit the onsite information center to donate $10 and then shop at the onsite Premium Outlets Pink Event. For each donation of $10 or more, shoppers get a special savings card witih deals from participating merchants. All proceeds benefit the Southern Nevada affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Suit Up: La Isla Uniforms, the largest uniform store in Nevada, has launched Las Vegas Tactical, a 5.11 Tactical concept store. The new store specializes in law enforcement, EMT, military and security uniform gear as well as hunting and camping gear.
Haute Home: The Roberto Cavalli Group has signed a license agreement to enter the home sector. Products will range from furniture to furnishing accessories, ceramics to wallpaper, textiles to porcelain. Collections will be shown in 2012.
Spaaah: Ravella at Lake Las Vegas is giving happy hour a makeover with its Sip & Spa Thursdays, a weekly ladies’ event from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at The Spa at Ravella. Each week, The Spa will feature a fun new duo like Martinis & Manicures, Mojitos & Makeovers, and more.
Sak it to Me: It’s Men’s and Women’s Contemporary Week through Sunday in the contemporary department at Saks Fifth Avenue. Get a Joie handbag or Psycho Bunny socks with a $250 purchase. It’s also Lafayette Focus Day Friday. Enjoy Beauty Week Friday through Oct. 8 in cosmetics. Get a metallic tote filled with samples with your $100 purchase.
Gorgeous Grin: Smiles for Survivors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of cancer treatments’ impact on oral health, is holding its inaugural Blow Out Breast Cancer fundraising event from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 20 at Square Colour Salon + Spa. There will be salon treatments, food, champagne, live music and a silent auction. Tickets range from $20-$70, depending on salon services.
Haute Home: Las Vegas Design Center brings back its Design Center 101 tours from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Oct. 8, Oct. 22 and Nov. 5 at the Las Vegas Design Center at World Market Center. It’s open to the public and offers the largest selection of fine home furnishings and decor in the city. Call 599-3093 for more information and to RSVP.
Miles and Miles: For the month of September, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood will collect donations in its fountain for Shriners Hospitals for Children in honor of the 2011 Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. The official tournament trophy as well as a wax figure of Justin Timberlake from Madame Tussauds Las Vegas will be on display at Memorabilia International. Shoppers are encouraged to take pictures with the trophy and wax sculpture after tossing their spare change into the center’s fountain. All collections will be donated to Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Yay for Yoga: Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars celebrates National Yoga Month with a variety of yoga classes and a complimentary dosha reading for guests who participate in any yoga class in September. A traditional form of Eastern medicine, dosha readings are designed to promote better health and well-being. Yoga classes are $15 and led by yoga master Swami Ramanada. For more information, log onto quabathsandspa.com.
Grand Opening: Local hair, makeup and body painting artist Krystle Randall now has a home base at SkinCity studio at 1209 S. Main St. SkinCity Body Painting and much more will be conducted out of this studio.
Playing Games: Shapewear designer Nancy Ganz has combined her experience in the worlds of fashion and business to create Fashion Fantasy Game, an innovative online platform that allows teens to design, create and manage their own clothing lines and virtual boutiques. It offers monthly contests and real-world opportunities. Start playing at fashionfantasygame.com.
Be a Man: Misura, a men’s fine apparel boutique, is now open at The Mirage. Misura offers brands such as Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Tommy Bahama, True Religion, Affliction, Puma and Calvin Klein.
Wax Poetic: The Birthday Suit has opened in Las Vegas at 7645 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 101. A wide range of waxing and mini spa services are offered here.