Tootsies Hosts Salvation Army Fall Style Show

DALLAS – The incomparable Jan Strimple presented a Fete and Fashion Fall Style Show at Tootsies on Thursday, November 7. Doris Jacobs hosted the event and invited a savvy crowd of real estate movers and shakers to come and bring a donation of gently worn clothing and accessories to benefit the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon scheduled for May 5 at Brook Hollow Golf Club.

Guests gathered on Tootsies newly refurbished lower level and enjoyed treats provided by Nick & Sam’s Grill and then headed upstairs for a “salon style” show produced by Jan Strimple. Store Manager, Nerissa van Helpenstill welcomed the guest and extended her appreciation to Doris Jacobs for organizing the special event and Gina Jones who is the Luncheon Chair for the 2014 fashion show and luncheon.

The “salon style” show is an informal format with no music and staged on a back drop with information about all of the clothing presented and options on ways to wear it. With only 6 professional models, Jan focused on day into dinner/cocktail needs. “Guests at SAWA’s annual luncheon marvel at the show and always enjoy seeing their re-energized donations on the runway so I thought it would be fun to share of the behind the scenes styling secrets we use to provide the wow-factor for the show,” said Strimple.

10:00 a.m. -3:00p.m.
Brook Hollow Golf Club
8301 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75235

May 8-10 The WEARhouse Sale
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Christmas& Disaster Center
9216 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75235

From Chanel handbags to couture suits, the gently worn or never worn clothes and accessories donated by the Metroplex’s best dressed make this annual fashion event the ultimate recycling opportunity. **The Salvation Army’s Doing the Most Good with Your Clothes Fashion Show was founded in 1990. Since then, through continuing generations of caring and service, The Women’s Auxiliary has given $7.5 million back to Salvation Army programs. Margot Perot’s vision, twenty one years ago, continues to thrive as philanthropic women donate their couture clothing to create a fabulous runway show and the very popular Chic Boutique. The WEARhouse Sale is open to the public and donated items not purchased at the luncheon will be on sale on May 8-10, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Cost: $250.00 per ticket for the luncheon. No charge to the Wearhouse Sale.