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

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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!

NAIAS 2015 Charity Preview | Friday, January 16

Warm yourself up on the hottest night this winter at the NAIAS Charity Preview from 6 to 9 p.m. at Cobo Center. Dress in your black-tie best and enjoy a first look at everything the NAIAS 2015 has to offer all while mixing, mingling and listening to the Steve Miller Band. Proceeds directly benefit many different children’s charities and tickets are $400 per person For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit http://www.naias.com/tickets/charity-preview-tickets.aspx.

Cobo Center is located at 1 Washington Blvd., in Detroit.

The Children’s Center’s AutoGlow 2015 | Friday, January 16

Enjoy a delicious food and dancing at the 2015 AutoGlow presented by Ford Motor Co. from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Ford Field. The event, hosted by by Lisa and Bill Ford and Jane and Mark Fields will take you on a journey into the future getting a glimpse of what’s to come. Shuttles to and from Cobo Center and the Book Cadillac are available and valet is complimentary. More information can be found at www.thechildrenscenter.com/autoglow.

Ford Field is located at 2000 Brush St., in Detroit.

Orleans + Winder Pop Up Shop, On the Road | Saturday, January 17

Orleans + Winder is going on the road to Headliners Design Studios from 11 to 3 for a pop up shop of fashion, art and objects. Receive 20% off the purchase of FW14.

Headliners Design Studios is located at 516 Park Rd., in Jackson.

NAIAS 2015 Public Show | Saturday, January 17 through Saturday, January 24

If you’re busy Friday night, don’t forget that the Auto Show opens to the public this Saturday. Tickets are $13 per person, $7 for 65+ and children 7-12 and kids 6 and under are free. Purchase tickets at http://www.naias.com/2015-show/public-show.aspx or at the ticketing office at 1900 West Big Beaver Rd. Suite 100, in Troy.

Cobo Center is located at 1 Washington Blvd., in Detroit.

Runway Bridal Detroit | Sunday, January 18

Connect with hundreds of brides and grooms and see a show that caters to all cultures of metro Detroit at Detroit’s largest international bridal show. This inviting atmosphere and multicultural experience is from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Atheneum Suite Hotel and tickets are $5. More information can be found at www.runwaybridalshow.com.

Atheneum Suite Hotel is located at 1000 Brush St., in Detroit.

Open City Detroit – Be the Change: Social Entrepreneurs Making a Difference | Monday, January 19

This is a not during the weekend, but there’s no reason you shouldn’t celebrate your entrepreneurial spirit with networking and drinks at Cliff Bell’s. The panelists include speakers from Ponyride, Detroit Dirt, Lips and Hips- A ROUNDtable Discussion and Kiva Detroit who will discuss entrepreneurship, and the panel discussion begins at 6:30 p.m. with casual networking to follow. The kitchen will be closed, so stop for a bite to eat before you arrive, but remember the first drink is on the house.

Cliff Bell’s is located at 2030 Park Ave., in Detroit.

On The Town: Automotive Design and Fashion Merge at the 2015 MAIN Event

The North American International Auto Show is back, which means it’s an exciting time for automobiles (of course), Detroit and fashion. One of the kick-off events to the Auto Show (or #AutoSnow as we are now seeing all over Twitter) was the 2015 MAIN Event that featured an Executive/Designer Awards and Presentation, buffet, fashion showcase, desserts, drinks and networking.

Located in the beautiful Max M. Fisher Music Center – Orchestra Hall, this event had two bars, plenty of seating, a photo booth and a delicious dinner. The programs started a bit late, but with the schmoozing and people watching happening, we hardly noticed (until our stomachs began to rumble, that is).

The dress code was business professional – and some women definitely came dressed in their office pantsuits – but other ladies really stepped it up in colorful dresses, fun accessories and stilettos. Some of the men were a bit more casual – the eternity scarf was a popular accessory – but they looked great, too.

Once the award show was over, the fashion presentation began. Local brands Julie Lindsay Handbags, Cynthia LaMaide, CUREiosities and The Paper Dress Code were a few of the designers who showed on the runway. In addition to the fashion show, the designers were challenged to make outfits using some of the automotive sponsors’ materials and The Paper Dress Code from Matthew Richmond won the challenge with a volumous and structured strapless dress.

All in all it was a great way to get into gear for auto show season, and we can’t wait to see the fashion hits at all the other auto show events.