San Diego fashion: Exxotica, Lena Trotsko, Sparkles Foundation, and more
SAN DIEGO The avant-garde was on display at the Exxotica Art Fashion Show last month The show was presented by Frances Taylor on Sept at the Granger Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter debuting her fall collection with a fantastic runway show produced by Liese Victoria Hair artistry was provided by Portal Salon while DJ Kimmy spun the tunes for the evening Jabria Hoington served as mistress of ceremonies During the evening the guests were treated to a seductive burlesque performance by Ruby Diamond along with live paintings by Lola Grant on model canvas Ari Blanco Lena Trotsko Atelier Boutique Lena Trotsko Atelier Boutique celebrated its grand opening on Sept with a glamorous red carpet event The celebration featured hors d oeuvres champagne and a ribbon-cutting ceremony Models mingled among guests with a red Duesenberg parked outside creating a striking background for photographs Trotsko with a mission to enhance women s beauty is renowned for her stunning evening gowns She also carries beautiful kimonos by Apheafashion jewelry from Paris and hats by a local millinery Located in La Jolla Village at Fay Ave the boutique invites visitors to stop by and take a peek Sparkles Foundation The Sparkles Foundation held the fourth annual Children s Benefit Fashion Show Luncheon on Sept at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines The event began with boutique shopping followed by a blessing from the Very Rev Fr Pakrad Berjekian introduced by mistress of ceremonies Zanni Kalaydjian District Attorney Summer Stephan served as the guest speaker sharing her lifelong dedication to protecting children Event co-chairs were Kathy Kassardjian and Dr Anna Khatchatrian Guests enjoyed An Auction-tainment led by benefit auctioneer Chris Aslanian along with entertainment by Ava Grace Nichols Mari Simavonyan and Isabel Mkrdech and music by DJ Saint The fashion show wowed the crowd with outfits from Macy s UTC Frances Taylor design Photo by Diana Cavagnaro Special to Beach Bay Press Frances Taylor design Photo by Diana Cavagnaro Special to Beach Bay Press Frances Taylor design Photo by Diana Cavagnaro Special to Beach Bay Press Model with designer Frances Taylor on Lena Trotsko Atelier Boutique Photo by Diana Cavagnaro Special to Beach Bay Press Ribbon cutting Photo by Diana Cavagnaro Special to Beach Bay Press Fashions from Macy s UTC Photo by Diana Cavagnaro Special to Beach Bay Press Fashions from Macy s UTC Photo by Diana Cavagnaro Special to Beach Bay Press Proceeds from this event benefit the Sparkles Foundation for underprivileged children Upcoming events Sunday Oct Amoura Runway Fashion Show Music Festival by Vixen Productions and Westside Queens at the El After Social Club at Fifth Ave For tickets http bit ly pXBhwG Saturday Nov Design San Diego fashion event pop-up and runway show at J St at p m Tickets at http bit ly Ky aQ Friday Dec Winter Wonderland Fashion Show Luncheon hosted by The Arc of San Diego at the U S Grant Hotel a m For tickets arc-sd com winterwonderland Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned Couture Milliner based in the Southern California area Learn more about our hat designer mentor and podcaster at dianacavagnaro com
