Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed

This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!

Benefit for Daelyn Alexa Short | Thursday, October 9

Closet NV and On the Fly have come together to support Daelyn Alexa Short in her dreams to make it to the National Miss American Coed Pageant in Orlando, FL. Get together with girlfriends and daughters for an evening of shopping, store specials, raffles, refreshments and fun from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 9.

Closet NV is located at 6889 Orchard Lake Rd., in West Bloomfield Township. To RSVP, email daelynshort@gmail.com.

Nina McLemore and Karen Egren Appearance at Nina McLemore| Thursday, October 9 and Friday, October 10

Nina McLemore will make her first in-store appearance with Karen Egren at Nina McLemore in Birmingham. Kick off the fun with wine and appetizers, which will be served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday while Nina speaks about philanthropy and entrepreneurship. Both Nina and Karen will be in store from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday for personal appointments. To schedule yours, call in the number below in advance. From October 9 to October 16, 15% of the purchases will be donated to MFW.

Nina McLemore is located at 550 W. Merrill St., Suite 230, in Birmingham. For more information or to make an appointment, call 248.430.4365.

2014 Gala Afterglow at MOCAD | Friday, October 10

Enjoy amazing entertainment to benefit MOCAD at the 2014 Gala Afterglow party starting at 10 p.m. Tickets are $35 and will give you access to an exclusive DJ set by Ghostly International’s Matthew Dear, an iconic dance-music producer, experimental pop artist and bandleader. This event will also feature a DJ set by Detroit’s own WAAJEED playing his own eclectic Detroit mix. All proceeds will benefit the museum.

To purchase tickets to the Afterglow or for more information, visit www.mocadetroit.org/afterglow or call 313.832.6622. MOCAD is located at 4454 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.

Let Me Cater To You | Friday, October 10

Celebrate your mind, body and soul and receive styling tips at Zarkpa’s Purses & Accessories in Detroit for the Let Me Cater To You event. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served while the night of networking, style and fun ensues from 5 to 10 p.m. The event is free but an RSVP is a must, so go here http://www.eventbrite.com/e/let-me-cater-to-you-tickets-13442194967 to let them know you’ll be there.

Zarkpa’s Purses & Accessories is located at 214 E. Grand River Ave., in Detroit.

Wanderlust Boutique 1-Year Anniversary | Saturday, October 11

Wanderlust Boutique is celebrating its 1-year anniversary with a fashion show, sales, cider and donuts! Receive 10% off all purchases and free cider and donuts when you shop, and be sure to stick around for the fall fashion show at 6 p.m. Plus, if you bring in a new or gently used coat, your “one warm coat” donation will give you one raffle ticket for a chance to win free merchandise.

Wanderlust Boutique is located at 404 S. Main St., in Rochester. For more information, call 248.652.3300 or visit www.wanderlustmainstreet.com.