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Archive for December 5th, 2009

Divine Design ~Your Only Holiday Shopping Destination

Posted by The Bender Sisters on 5th December 2009

Thursday night the Bender Sister’s strapped on their heels and headed straight to the red carpet in Beverly Hills, CA for the Divine Design-Project Angel Food Gala held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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This annual affair kicked off what has become one of the biggest retail shopping events on the West Coast, and we were there to get the scoop Bender Sister Style. From backstage to chatting with celebrities like Julie Benz of Dexter, Pauley Perette of NCIS, and Carrie Preston from True Blood.

Te-see, Pauley Perrette, & Beth

Pauley Perrette has been supporting “Project Angel Food” for years, and understands the importance of helping those who are home bound, and need good nourishment. One of the most gracious actors, and so passionate about this cause. She looked stunning in her vintage black fitted dress.

Te-see, Julie Benz from Dexter & Beth

Julie Benz loves coming each year to shop and help the cause since all profits go directly to “Project Angel Food.” And as she told the Bender Girls…“she gets all of her holiday shopping done in one night!” BTW…Julie can’t live without her Urban Decay Rockstar eyeliner.

Beth, Christina Hendricks of Mad Men, & Te-see

Christina Hendricks of Mad Men was honored with the ‘Woman of Style’ award and looked absolutely stunning as she made her way down the glorious carpet stopping every few seconds to pose for a pic. Celebrity Stylist Rachel Zoe presented the ‘Fashion Icon’ award to Barbie – yes, Ken’s girlfriend, and of course looked so great in her vintage floor length dress. A big BeautyStyleWatch thumbs up!

Steven Kolb, Exec. Director of the CFDA was awarded winner of the ‘Man of Style’ award looking very dashing in his beautiful blue suit. The dinner was capped off with a Barbie fashion show with creative styles from the FIDM Debut 2009 alongside special designer renditions of a Barbie look, circa now! The pink runway and Barbie-look-a-like models were enough to excite the crowd.

Brenda, Adrian, Te-see, Liz, Beth, Lacey (the designers for divine design barbie runway show)

We were able to speak first hand to a few of the young designers who were debuting their pieces to a star studded audience and they were so excited to be there. This young talented group of designers will be on top of the fashion radar very soon. Keep your eyes open…

Divine Design is a 4-day shopping extravaganza with goods by designers galore, that are sold at 50% off retail on day 1, going to 60%, 70% on days 2 & 3. Then finally to 80% off on the last day of the sale. For anyone who loves to shop, it’s a dream come true, and the best way to buy your holiday gifts while helping those in need. Located in the old Robinsons May building on Wilshire Blvd. right next to The Beverly Hilton Hotel.

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All proceeds of the sale benefit Project Angel Food, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and is an amazing organization that prepares & delivers over 1,400 meals every day to people in Los Angeles living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Most are unable to leave their homes and Project Angel Food makes sure they have a meal, a hug, and lots of love!

Beth with Carlos who did the makeup for this "Barbie Model" (before the show)

Gala guests were also treated to VIP passes good for in & out privileges during the entire sale event as well as a preview before the sale was officially opened to the public. The retail floor was divided into various departments from home, luxury fashions for women, men, children & gift items. There was something for everyone and The Bender Sisters didn’t see anyone leaving without a purchase. There were Berliner C shirts (an absolute BSW must-have), beautiful dresses and tops that had our names all over them.

Beth, Carrie Preston of True Blood, & Te-see at the Old Robinsons May getting ready to shop

Elizabeth and James, the Olsen twins latest fashion venture with a collection of lust-inducing tops including a tiger print situation that we fell in love with at first sight. After dinner, a Barbie fashion show featured a bevy of bouncy blonds in outfits created by FIDM students,and California designers Bob Mackie, Kevan Hall, Sue Wong and Robin Piccone.

Te-see behind the scenes with Claudio owner of C the Salon in Studio City and "The Ken Model" for the Barbie Fashion Show...

The Divine Design Marketplace is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Monday at 9900 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills which is the old Robinsons-May space. Tickets are $25, and worth every penny. For more information, click here.

A big thanks to Joanie Morris for trailing along and taking our photos!