Pink Champagne Gala Wrap Up!

Oh my goodness...you guys...I don't even know where to begin. If you were one of the luckies that got to get Pink with me this weekend, THANK YOU! If you were one of the not-so-luckies that couldn't make it: have no fear...ROUND 2 WILL BE NEXT YEAR!

But for now, let me just say that last night was absolutely everything I wanted it to be: so much fun, made new friends, so intimate and such good energy and to top it all off we were raising money to give to the local Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh. The night was simply magical. Period.

As you can see from the photos, a great (incredible, fantastical, amazing) time was had by all. There was so much laughter, so many smiles and a pink room filled with the most generous and wonderful people you'd ever want to know. And the FASHION! Oh my goodness!! It was like I died and went to heaven: pink designer everything everywhere I looked!

Big, huge, GINORMOUS thank you to every single person that came out Saturday to make mine and Raemie's very first (but not even close to last) gala a huge success! We could not have done it without each and every one of you. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

I'd also love to thank the list of folks below that came through to donate so many wonderful services and products. I'd also love to give a HUGE shout out to Annie O'Neill and Nancy Andrews for helping us get everything ready, and to Nancy: THANK YOU for these incredible photographs. I can't thank you enough for taking my camera off of me to make sure the night was documented!! You're the BEST!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU (repeat to infinity...)

Thank you for all the help! Wenning Entertainment: swanky uplighting Sweet B Sweet Shop: seriously delectable sweet treats Mosaic Linens for the special rate, allowing us to beautify my ‘lil studio!

Thank you for donating items and services for our raffle! Wyndham Grand/Tony Lee: One night's stay at the Wyndham Grand Everlasting Lips by Jenny: Gift basket containing a makeup bag, starter kit of LipSense (color, gloss and remover), additional lip color, additional lip gloss, BlushSense, ShadowSense, gift certificate Truly Eventful with Cherie: Swarovski crystal Hope necklace, rose ice earrings, rose ice bracelet, bliss earrings, chanelle necklace Laurie Nelson/Holland Mortgage Advisors: Kate Spade purse and Kate Spade earrings Aesthetic Skin & Laser Center: $1,000 towards ThermiVA treatment, mini facial with $150 skin care products, Breast Thermography Soncerae Yeager: $100 Il Pizzaiolo gift certificate Ashley Cecil: Original artwork Birdsafe Pittsburgh-inspired infinity scarf and set of 4 blank notecards, original artwork Annie O'Neill: "Ladies in the Garden" 8x10 original fine art print John Craig: 20x30 "Pittsburgh at Night" metallic foam core print John Craig: 16x24 "Copenhagen" abstract on canvas In the Kitchen with Raemie: Group cooking class for up to 6 people in Raemie's home or yours, including 3 course hands-on instruction, wine, leftovers, recipes Ecclectic Remedies: Dermaplaning facial gift certificate, 30-minute massage gift certificate, Stimulastine Nuit and Jour (night and day creams) Eau Micellaire face was and serum vital Victoria Bradley Studio: 11x14 stretched canvas original painting (exclusively for the gala!) Studio Booth: Moroccan Oil brand shampoo, conditioner, styling products, oil, 2 gift certificates for haircuts, breast cancer awareness nail kit, Sebastian hair product (as an aside, this is where I go to get my hair done. Ask for Lyndsay...she's a magician and she's so talented!!!!!) Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh: 1/4 zip black fleece, 25th anniversary edition t-shirt, ball cap, Swarovski crystal heart bracelet, Ford warrior scarf, breast cancer pin, drink huggie Lacy Messinger: Balayage Specialist: $200 Gift Certificate for hair services

Thank you for getting in on our Goody Bags!!7 Charming Sisters: sparkling pink ribbon earrings or necklace Everlasting Lips by Jenny: scratch off cards At Home Beauty: $25 gift certificate off of hair and makeup services Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh: Pink breast cancer awareness bracelet Sweet B Sweet Shop: Pink rice crispy treat Elizabeth Craig Photography: $50 gift certificate towards a photo session

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I'd also like to say congratulations to Ashley Giffin and Shana Lohr for being our GRAND PRIZE winners! Both Ashley and Shana came to win with their incredible pink outfits!! Ashley won the 7-night hotel stay and Shana won a photo shoot with me including complimentary hair and makeup by the ever-so-talented Lee Ann, owner of At Home Beauty! WOOT! Can you guess which of the beautiful ladies they are in the photo below?? Hint: to win you had to be wearing the most pink and all in one shade of pink....