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!

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H2D Social Club-Craft Work wsg/Jordan Bronk | Thursday, August 6

The Haute to Death social club is coming to Craft Work for a night of dancing and drinks! This ultra-smooth, summer-jams party in the West Village will feature drink specials and no cover from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Guests must be 21 and up to attend.

Craft Work is located at 8047 Agnes, in Detroit.

Historic Boston-Edison Attic Sale 2015 | Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9

The annual two-day attic sale in the Historic Boston-Edison District is here and happening from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Walk this historical neighborhood, while shopping for good deals on furniture, clothes, artwork, antiques and much more.

Mixtapes and Pancakes V | Saturday, August 8

Enjoy an array of pancake flavors and listen to a few of the live performers at 5 p.m. at the premiere breakfast-themed networking experience of the summer. Guests are invited to enjoy various flavors of pancakes while listening to live music and shopping vendor booths. Admission is $12, and more information can be found at www.mixtapesandpancakes.com.

This event is located at 314 E Baltimore, in Detroit.

Lafayette Park Yard Sale 2015 | Saturday, August 8

Don’t miss out on the Lafayette Park Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chrysler Elementary School. Shop a yard sale so big, it will take place on East Lafayette, but may likely spill around to the park behind the school, too. Rain or shine, goods will be out for browsing, so stop by and look for that one thing you didn’t know you needed until you laid your eyes on it.  

Chrysler Elementary School is located at 1445 E Lafayette St., in Detroit.

Homebase Trunkshow @ Red Bull House of Art AIR Gallery | Saturday, August 8

Orleans + Winder is back at home-base for a pop up trunk show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The summer collection will be on sale, and ready for the taking.

The Red Bull House of Art is located at 1551 Winder St., in Detroit.

On the Town: Art of Detroit is Back at Saks

Artwork by Andrea Del Rio, CCS '15
"Sassy"
Watercolor, glitter, transparency print and resin

Celebrate the city and the surrounding suburbs with the 2^nd Annual Art of Detroit from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, August 21 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Guests are encouraged to “travel the M-1 Rail” through the store to enjoy food from local restaurants, sip on custom cocktails and view original artwork by students and graduates of College for Creative Studies.

“Things are getting bigger and better - in the city, and with our event,” said Saks Fifth Avenue Marketing Director Maureen Conway. “We’re embracing the opportunity to showcase all that Detroit has to offer – from our generous restaurant partners, to the amazing student artists – we truly aim to create an environment that blends all things Detroit, in a way that can be appreciated in an abstract fashion.”  

Café ML, 220, Townhouse, Imerman Cake Company, Rock City Eatery, Atwater Brewery, London Chop House and more local favorites will provide food stations and custom cocktails. Jared Sykes and CCS graduate Ben Sharkey and will provide entertainment and music for the evening, while attendees can browse exclusive designer trunk shows featuring fine and fashion jewelry, clothing and accessories.

Tickets for the event are $75, and include chances to win a number of luxury giveaways, luxury gift baskets, fashion accessories and other items. Visit the College for CreativeStudies website, or call 313.664.7464 to purchase tickets.

Wear It's At: Dressing for Fash Bash, Part 2

Fash Bash is 10 days away, and we are here to give you another outfit post. Again, feel free to copy exactly (We promise we won't be wearing what we suggest! Although, a "Who Wore It Better?"-style standoff would make for a very interesting evening.), or take inspiration from what you see. Fashion is always better when it's a collaborative effort. Happy shopping!

1. Topshop Cutout Crop Top $68, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

2. Chloe Metallic Clutch $38, Francesca’s, metro Detroit locations.

3. Vince 'Addie' Sandal $395, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

4. Queeny Knit Jacquard A-line Skirt $198, BCBGMaxazria, metro Detroit locations.

5. Nicholas Exclusive Bonded Cut Out Strapless Dress $598, Intermix, 248.643.1997.

6. Steve Madden 'Sandalia' Sandal $130, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

8. Edie Parker Jean Bambi Marble Box Clutch $1295, Intermix, 

7. Sterling Silver + 18k Gold Plated Delicate Rectangle Hoop Earring $14, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.

9. Mara Hoffman Cutout Tea Length Dress $340, Found Objects, 248.220.4999.

10. Resin Cuff Bracelet $15, Express, metro Detroit locations.

11. Vicenza Gridwork Heels $138, Anthropologie, metro Detroit locations.

12. Tessa Pouch $68, Anthropologie, metro Detroit locations.