Fashion's Night Out 2011

Between Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and Fashion's Night Out, my inbox has been flooded with invites. Go to fashionsnightout.com for the complete listing of events and participating stores, jam-packed with designer and celebrity appearances, performances, music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, giveaways, makeovers and shopping specials.

Here's are some of the events at the top of my list:

1) BCBGMAXAZRIA, 461 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10017
6-11pm
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with my favorite designer! Max and Lubov Azria will stop by, and the first 100 guests to buy the new fragrance will receive a bottle signed by Max. The first 250 customers to make a purchase will get a Runway Survival Kit with a .25 oz. bottle of fragrance and a limited-edition Maybelline Great Lash mascara designed by Max.

2) Lisa Perry, 976 Madison Avenue NY NY 10075
Celebrate 60's style with Lisa Perry and the cast of the upcoming television show PAN AM for shopping and cocktails!


The first 50 people to arrive will receive this vintage PAN AM explorer bag!


3) Votre Vu, 9th Avenue between 13th Street and 14th Street New York NY 10014
6-11pm
In the name of fashion & beauty, Votre Vu presents “VU-lin Rouge,” the revival of history’s most glamorous and exciting cabaret! Experience the decadent VuBAR Airstream, fanciful French Can Cans & a mesmerizing contortionist. Sample handcrafted French skin care and Vu’s all-natural beauty beverage served through an icy sculpture by a stunning SnapDragon Sprite. Vu la la!


4) Rolando Santana Showroom, 306 West 38th Street, Suite 603, New York NY 10018
Swing by for a cocktail, discounts and mingling with industry professionals and fashionistas alike. Enter for a chance to win his signature Trenchcoat and spend some one on one time with the designer himself. Event will begin at 7pm.


5) Talbots, 525 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10022
Please join TALBOTS, celebrity stylist and fashion and beauty expert MARY ALICE STEPHENSON, and beauty specialists from SALLY HANSEN for FASHION'S NIGHT OUT. Mary Alice Stephenson will provide fashion tips and advice while Sally Hansen beauty experts will offer mini-manicures and eyebrow shaping. The first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with treats from Sally Hansen.


6) Ann Taylor, Madison Avenue flagship at 60th Street, New York, NY
6-11pm
Special live performance by world-renowned multiplatinum singer / songwriter Natasha Bedingfield as well as two fashion shows featuring real, inspiring women across multiple generations. Enjoy shopping, styling, refreshments, a live DJ, and a free “Ann Loves Fashion” tank with any purchase over $100. Ann Taylor stylists will also be on-site to help clients put together chic, new fall looks.

7) Spa Merge, 102 W 57th Street New York, NY 10019


- Kim Weling