Warm up to spring fashions at Thaw

Fashion and philanthropy come together at the Thaw fashion show on Thurs., May 3, at Western Bridge. Put on your prettiest spring outfit and spend an evening sipping cocktails and ogling spring and summer fashions from local boutiques. Proceeds benefit the Huntington's Disease Society of America.

In keeping with the local flavor, independent designers from Seattle and Portland will be featured along with designers from New York and Los Angeles. Keep an eye out for some fashion-forward styles by Alula from Seattle, and Portlanders Liza Rietz, Elizabeth Dye, Kate Towers, Souchi, and Dayna Pinkham (who makes fabulous hats).

Both the live and silent auctions have some notable goodies you'll want to bid on including:

• Fashion Week for two in NYC, a Marc Jacobs runway show, and gift certificates to Nobu and Bliss Spa.
• A Gisele Bundchen supermodel gift bag with a Carolina Herrera handbag, Vogue sunglasses, and more.
• Marvelous accessories including jewelry, handbags, and hats from local designers Lisa Kinoshita, Kimberly Baker, Amy Tavern, Pinkham Millinery, Crystalyn Kae, and many others.

Cocktail hour and silent auction begin at 7 p.m., followed by a live auction at 8:15 and fashion show at 8:45. Tickets range from $100 to $500. A C-note will get you reserved seating, martinis, wine, nibbles, and dessert. For $500 (don't forget this is a good cause) you'll receive table seating, drinks, hors d'oeuvres and dessert, plus discounts starting at 20 percent at Tulip, Ericcé, Sway and Cake, Les Amis, Carmilia's, Impulse and Bowie Salon. All guests will receive 15 percent off at Julep Nail Parlor. Tickets are available at Tulip, Ericcé, Sway and Cake, Les Amis, Carmilia's, and Bowie Salon.

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