Fashion Designer Zandra Rhodes is colorful, as evidenced by her pink hair. But she is also the hardworking, creative, and multi-talented Production Designer for the San Francisco Opera’ production of Aida. See what she had to say about designing opera costumes versus ready-to-wear clothing, her role model, and pink feather boas.
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Alright moms, let’s be honest now, some days you totally wish you could rock your daughters’ wardrobes. And with cocktail-length dresses becoming more en vogue for fancy events like fundraiser galas, how can you know if something is too short, too low, too tight or just plain too young? Use this flow chart to find out!
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Up-do or blow-out? Smokey eyes or crisp and light? We followed our Co-Chairs to Saks Fifth Avenue where they took time out of their schedules to try out some different looks in hair and make-up for the upcoming Opera Ball.
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Fact: Women love shoes. Factoid: Vivanista women love one thing even more than shoes, and that’s making a difference (helps if they have fabulous shoes on whilst saving the world, though). Now with so many eco-friendly and vegan shoe companies emerging this could end up the most successful love triangle ever!
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There are two ways to plan for an efficiently successful new fundraising event. One, of course, is to have Vivanista plan it for you, but as a second alternative, you can also follow these basic guidelines, as exemplified by Melissa Lamkin, one of four co-chairs for a first-time fundraiser this past May
Some say change starts from the ground up, but these guys say ‘Change Starts with Your Underwear’ and they aren’t just trying to be funny. Not your traditional business motto, but for Jason Kibbey and Jeff Denby, founders of organic underwear company PACT, this philosophy explains the way in which they run there business.
This year’s Super Saturday, or the “Rolls Royce of garage sales,” will feature merchandise from over two hundred prominent fashion designers, including Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Theory, and Diane von Furstenberg.
Vivanista recently spoke with Entrepreneur, Ambassador, and Fashionista, Kristina Lee Grandstaff to find out more about her organization: History Starts Now, and her upcoming event: Fashion Starts Now.
Kathryn Hall has had a distinguished career as a successful attorney, community activist, Ambassador to Austria and mother of four to name just a few of her accomplishments. So why did she accept the Co-Chair role for the Wine, Women & Shoes event coming. Find out more.
Vivanista’s partner Wine, Women & Shoes has collaborated with Hall Winery and
Planned Parenthood: Shasta-Diablo (PPSD) to provide an afternoon of delicious wines, delectable foods, incredible fashion, and a look into how Planned Parent-hood helps women, families and our community stay healthy.
