TODAY: YWCA New to You Accessory Party

TODAY from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the YWCA Columbus is hosting its "New To You" Accessory Party. Grab your friends and join the YWCA for the ultimate girls' night out complete with bargain priced shopping, lively music, silent auctions, tasty appetizers and refreshing beverages. Best of all, event proceeds benefit the 100+ women who call the YWCA their home. The YWCA is lcoated at 65 South Fourth Street. For more information please contact: Jessica Hackman at jhackman@ywcacolumbus.org or call 614.627.1246. To register for the event please visit www.ywcacolumbus.org. Early bird registration is $25.00 and standard registration is $30.00.

TOMORROW, May 8th: CCAD Senior Fashion Show

TOMORROW from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Columbus College of Art & Design is hosting its Senior fashion show fundraiser benefitting student scholarships. Tickets are $65 each. For more information visit: www.ccad.edu.

TODAY: Girls' Night Out at Rowe Boutique

TODAY from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. stop by Rowe boutique in the Short North for a Girls’ Night Out happy hour event hosted by Lisa House. Enjoy wine, appetizers, fabulous shopping, and 15% off of all denim! Rowe is located at 718 & 720 North High Street in the Short North.

Tuesday, May 11th: Rebecca Minkoff NYC Sample Sale VIP Night

On Tuesday, May 11th from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. shop the Rebecca Minkoff sample sale in NYC before the sale opens to the public. Enjoy champagne and treats and shop exclusive styles before they are available to the public! RSVP here to attend the VIP night: SSVIP@REBECCAMINKOFF.COM. The sample sale is located at 155 Fifth Avenue between 21st and 22nd street.

TOMORROW Saturday, April 24th and Sunday, April 25th: Heather Moore Trunk Show at Collier West

TOMORROW, April 24th from noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 25th from noon to 4:00 p.m., Collier West is hosting a designer trunk show featuring the custom jewelry creations of Heather Moore. Every item is one of a kind and exclusively made to your specifications. Heather Moore jewelry ranges anywhere from about $290 to $4,500. Reservations are encouraged. Please contact Collier West at (614) 294-9378 or info@collierwest.com to schedule your private creative consultation. Heather Moore orders placed prior to April 30th will receive a $50 gift certificate toward a future Collier West purchase. Collier West is located in the Short North at 787 North High Street.

TOMORROW, April 10th: Smocks Trunk Show at Rowe Boutique

Come meet Kelley Culp, Smocks Designer, TOMORROW, April 10th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and see Rowe Boutique's new larger space in the Short North. Smocks aprons, retailing for around $40, have been seen in the New York Post, Daily Candy, the Today Show, the Bridal Bar, and more! Mimosas and lite bites will be served. Rowe is located at 718 North High Street in the Short North.

TOMORROW, April 10th: Spring Shoe Style Show at Saks Fifth Avenue

TOMORROW, April 10th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. experience the new Jimmy Choo 24:7 collection during Saks Fifth Avenue's Spring Shoe Style Show. The show will be held in the Ladies' Shoe Salon on the first floor. 5% of Jimmy Choo sales on Saturday, April 10th will be donated to the Women's Fund of Central Ohio. For more information call 614.430.3500 ext. 352. Saks Fifth Avenue is located at Polaris mall in the C-bus.

THIS Thursday, March 25th: Contemporary Week Cocktail Party

THIS Thursday, March 25th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., learn about Saks Fifth Avenue's newest contemporary vendors while listening to music spun by a DJ and enjoying martinis at a martini bar. For more information, call 614.430.3500 ext. 388. The event will be held at the Saks Fifth Avenue located in Polaris mall in Columbus.

TODAY: Columbus Symphony Orchestra League Spring Style Show

TODAY from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. enjoy light refreshments, live music, and a fashion show with surprise models on the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue. Guests will receive a special storewide 15% discount shopping pass to be used that evening (some designer exclusions apply). Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. 100% of the ticket price will be donated to the Columbus Symphony. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Sue Inglis at sminglis@gmail.com or 614.734.1958. The show will be on the upper level of Saks, located at Polaris mall in Columbus.

TODAY: Spring Trend Presentation Event at Saks Fifth Avenue

TODAY from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres as you learn all about the latest trends in fashion and accessories for Spring 2010 at Saks Fifth Avenue. The event benefits the Women's Fund of Central Ohio. Tickets are $100. 100% of the ticket price will be donated to the Women's Fund. Ticket price also includes a ticket to The Women's Fund Keyholder 10 Tributes Featuring Diane Keaton Event in May. Guests will also receive a 15% discount shopping pass to be used that evening (some designer exclusions apply). For more information and to purchase tickets, call 614.430.3500. The event will be held in the Private Event Room at Saks Fifth Avenue located at Polaris mall in Columbus.

TOMORROW, March 13th: Ann Taylor Loft Spring Shopping Event

TOMORROW, March 13th, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. enjoy music and refreshments and get your 5-day style forecast from a Loft fashion stylist at the Ann Taylor Loft stores located at Lane Road Shops in Upper Arlington, Polaris mall, or Easton mall. All day you'll receive 30% off your full-priced purchase. No coupon necessary. Offer also good online at www.anntaylorloft.com. Enter code "106020132" at checkout.

TOMORROW, March 6th: Spring Beauty Trend Event Show at Saks Fifth Avenue

TOMORROW, March 6th at 8:30 a.m. enjoy a continental breakfast, raffle prizes, and giveaways on the lower level of Saks Fifth Avenue all while learning about the newest looks and products for Spring 2010. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance at Saks Fifth Avenue. For more information, call (614) 430-3500. The event benefits Flying Horse Farms. Flying Horse Farms is a magical, transforming, and fun camp for children with serious illnesses and is currently under construction in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. The camp is on target to begin serving campers in the fall of 2010 and is a provisional member of the Association of Hole in the Wall camps. For more information visit www.flyinghorsefarms.org.

Spring Beauty Week at Saks Fifth Avenue

From TODAY until March 6th receive your choice of three bright tote bags with deluxe samples and irresistible offers with your $75 purchase at Saks Fifth Avenue. For more information, call 614-430-3500. Saks Fifth Avenue is located in Polaris mall in Columbus.

TODAY: Saks Fifth Avenue Blue Jackets Style Show

TODAY Saks Fifth Avenue and the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation will be hosting the fashion event of the season benefitting the fight against pediatric cancer.
The event will be held at the Hilton at Polaris. The evening will begin with a Columbus Blue Jackets player meet-and-greet and wine tasting followed by the 4th annual style show featuring Columbus Blue Jackets players and their wives, modeling alongside pediatric cancer heroes.
For sponsorship and ticket information, please call the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation at 614.246.3707 or visit http://www.bluejacketsfoundation.org/.

TOMORROW, February 13th: A Date 2 Remember Date Auction and Fashion Show

TOMORROW, February 13th, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., the Columbus Young Professionals Club will be hosting its third annual "A Date 2 Remember" date auction and fashion show for charity at BoMA in downtown Columbus. Members of the Central Ohio community are invited to "make a date" for this unique event – one that combines a date auction for singles and couples with a fashion show featuring clothing from Columbus-area boutiques and shops. All proceeds raised from the event will benefit TWO local non-profit organizations: A Kid Again and Capital Area Humane Society.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for registration. The cocktail hour begins at 7:00 p.m. (with food donated by local restaurants, a beer sampling booth, and other exciting surprises). At 8:00 p.m., get ready for an evening full of entertainment and fun as the date auction and fashion show begins. As a twist on the traditional charity date auction, double-date packages will be available for couples and friends. Date participants will walk on stage modeling clothing and jewelry from local boutiques, showcasing the best of Columbus fashion and style. The after-party will begin at 11:00 p.m. at BoMA following the event.

Tickets: $25 (purchased prior to February 8, 2010) or $35 at the door.

More more information visit: http://www.cypclub.com/events/2010/123/ohio-a-date-2-remember-2010.html.

TODAY: Chanel Spring 2010 Handbag Trunk Show

TODAY get a sneak preview of Chanel's 2010 handbag collection on the first floor of the C-bus Saks Fifth Avenue located at Polaris mall. A Chanel representative will be on hand to assist you with your selections. For more information, call (614) 430-3500 ext. 360.

TOMORROW: Local Artisan Craft Show and Confections

TOMORROW, Saturday, December 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sugar Inc. and Etsy are hosting a holiday craft and confection show at 36 North High Street in Old Dublin. The show will feature jewelry, bags, aprons, glassware, clutches, and more from local artisans. Plus, get free gourmet cupcakes and tea samples!

TOMORROW, December 6th: Girls' Night Out with Sunny 95

TOMORROW, December 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. enjoy a night out with the girls at Saks Fifth Avenue and help make a child's wish come true. Enjoy hors d'ouevres from local restaurants and view a holiday show featuring local Sunny 95 celebrities. Tickets are $20 and 100% of the ticket sales will be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit Saks Fifth Avenue, www.sunny95.com, or call (614) 451-2191. Saks is located at Polaris mall in Columbus.
Event details are subject to change.

TOMORROW, December 6: CMA Trunk Show

TOMORROW, December 6th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Columbus Museum of Art is hosting a holiday trunk show, featuring unique handcrafted gifts by local artists. The artists featured will be selling a wide range of unique and affordable products including hand-dyed silk scarves, sewn stationery, fused glass jewelry, hand bound journals, and colorful purses. The Museum Shop offers an unusual array of household objects, jewelry by localartisans, note cards and stationery, posters, toys and educational items for kids, and distinctive gifts for everyone.
Admission is free to attend the CMA Holiday Trunk Show. The Columbus Museum of Art is located at 480 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Visit www.columbusmuseum.org
for more information.

TODAY, November 15th: Junior League Holiday Shopping Party

TODAY, November 15th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. enjoy a festive evening of delicious dining from Columbus's best restaurants, fabulous shopping with an exclusive 15% discount, lively entertainment, a silent auction of beautifully themed holiday trees and an extravagant raffle of merchandise at Saks Fifth Avenue. Tickets are $40 pre-sale or $50 the evening of the event. All proceeds benefit the mission of the Junior League of Columbus. The cost per ticket less $10 is tax deductible as a charitable donation. For more information and to purchase tickets, please call the English House at (614) 464-2717 or visit www.jlcolumbus.org. Saks is located at Polaris mall in Columbus.