WHAT // Saint Louis Fashion Week Neiman Marcus Fashion Chat benefiting COCA
Saint Louis Fashion Week is in full swing, and the first show—a fundraiser for COCA, which raised more than $6,000—was recently held at Neiman Marcus. Attire and jewelry from Jonathan Simkhai, Lisa Freede and Frank & Eileen were presented while the designers commented on the looks, explaining intimate details the average customer may not know—such as, Frank & Eileen is named for designer Audrey McLoghlin’s grandparents. Without a doubt, the best line of the evening was from Jonathan Simkhai. As the three-quarter sleeve black dress (pictured below) was presented, he mentioned that he designs for women who go from commitment to commitment each day; many looks were designed to go “from office to oysters.” I love it—not oysters, at all, but the concept, totally.
The evening included not just fashion, but music; light bites and desserts; snacks from The Hive; and drinks from two of my favorite brands, Pinnacle and Skinny Girl. Oh, and I even won an Instagram contest that I didn’t know was underway! Neiman Marcus graciously gifted me a Jimmy Choo perfume set. Thank you! (Note to Julia: The weird amount of pennies you have been finding seem to be lucky… Keep picking them up, and keep an eye out for a magic lamp.)
![STLFW - Neiman Marcus Fashion Chat - Jonathan Simkhai (1)](https://ohjuliaann.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/STLFW-Neiman-Marcus-Fashion-Chat-Jonathan-Simkhai-1-1024x680.jpg)
![STLFW - Neiman Marcus Fashion Chat - Frank and Eileen (1)](https://ohjuliaann.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/STLFW-Neiman-Marcus-Fashion-Chat-Frank-and-Eileen-1-680x1024.jpg)
![STLFW - Neiman Marcus Fashion Chat - Lisa Freede (2)](https://ohjuliaann.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/STLFW-Neiman-Marcus-Fashion-Chat-Lisa-Freede-2-1024x680.jpg)
![STLFW - Neiman Marcus Fashion Chat - Jonathan Simkhai (2)](https://ohjuliaann.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/STLFW-Neiman-Marcus-Fashion-Chat-Jonathan-Simkhai-2-680x1024.jpg)
![STLFW - Neiman Marcus Fashion Chat - Frank and Eileen (2)](https://ohjuliaann.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/STLFW-Neiman-Marcus-Fashion-Chat-Frank-and-Eileen-2-1024x680.jpg)
![STLFW - Neiman Marcus Fashion Chat - Lisa Freede (1)](https://ohjuliaann.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/STLFW-Neiman-Marcus-Fashion-Chat-Lisa-Freede-1-680x1024.jpg)
WEAR // Vintage lace dress with a leather biker vest
Currently wearing… Vest, Saks Gray Label, Off Fifth [LAST SEEN / SIMILAR] | Dress, vintage | Socks, H&M [SIMILAR] | Boots, Steve Madden [SIMILAR] | Bangle, vintage (And no, the green bracelet is not part of the outfit; it was my ticket!) | Purse, Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot To Handle Tote, Off Fifth [HERE in current color] // Outfit photo snapped by Jill at Stilettos on Sunday Morning
More STLFW events are coming soon! Grab your tickets here.
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