The New Children's Museum Hosts Fashionable Nordstrom's Show

Downtown's New Children's Museum hosted a fashionable fundraiser February 24th, 2009.

The evening started with guests, that's very well dressed guests, enjoying cocktails and appetizers whilst perusing racks of the Spring's top designers. This fashion event is an annual must do produced by Nordstrom.

Sheryl White with Colette Royston and Valerie Cooper

Among the stylish mix there was Joan Jacobs, Iris Strauss, Elaine Murphy, Mary Drake, Susie Spanos, Patsy and David Marino, Rex and Steve Romande, Natalie and Alex Scoma, Vicki Eddy, Andrea Naversen, Kathryn Stephens, and Lydia McNeil.

More there included Sheryl White in Prada sweater and chic Oscar de la Renta skirt with a floral detail, Valerie Cooper in a dress by Victoria Beckham, Colette Carson Royston understated dress and beautiful 'booties' by Chanel, and Patsy Marino in a nicely embellished Pamela Roland dress and Temperly jacket.

Waters Fine Catering provided the tasty cuisine. There were tray-passed hors d'oeuvres and a plethora of fashion-lite items including Compressed Loch Duart Salmon with Black Mustard, Lemon Crème Frâiche, and Golden Trout Caviar, a 'stewarded salad station, and Lobster Pirogi with Sunchoke Sauce. Executive Chef Andrew Spurgin and his team put together all the culinary magic.

Then it was time for the show and it did not disappoint. Slim stilettoed models showcased Donna Karan, Missoni, stellar platformed stilettos and edgy designs by Versace, Dries Van Noten, Jason Wu, Dolce & Gabbbana, the magical draping of Michael Kors, the oh so simple and French Lanvin, and the finale, the timelessly elegant designs of Oscar de la Renta. He is definitely a San Diego favorite among the who's who sorts.

Then it was time to shop. There were a number of personal shoppers there helping clients including Nordstrom's Nancy Clark.

So does Executive Chef Andrew Spurgin. Dessert service included a selection of Cara Cara Orange Mini bundt Cakes zested with Meyer Lemon Glaze, and hand crafted Marshmallows of Cherry Blossom, Lemon Verbena and Strawberry Basil. But it was the popsicles that were the hit. Assorted Organic Seasonal Fruit with flavors like Lavender Lemonade, Key Lime and Mexican Chocolate were raved about. Lena Evans loved them so much she wrote about the popsicles on Facebook!

But the evening's underlying purpose was about the cause and the mission of the museum. To offer visual arts and unstructured play for children. As their website address says, think, play and create!

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David and Miriam Smotrich both in Yigal Azrouel

Valerie Cooper with Mary Drake and Suzan Black

Miriam Smotrich ** Joan Jacobs and Sheryl White

Valerie Cooper front row ** Sheryl White and Valerie Cooper

Margo Schwab with Joan Jacobs, Iris Strauss, Sheryl White and Valerie Cooper

Lisette Farrell and Olivia Farrell

Charna Sugar with Valerie Cooper

The Vibrant Balloon Art in the Atrium

Valerie Cooper ** Trying on stilettos in style!

David and Patsy Marino ** Blair Harris

Miriam Smotrich's shoes!

Natalie Scoma on the right with a friend

Iris Strauss with Sheryl White

Joan Jacobs with Iris Strauss

Iris Strauss with Sheryl White and Valerie Cooper

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The Nordstrom's Fashion Show!

Alex and Natalie Scoma

May Zawaideh with Valerie Cooper and Cheryl Smith

Terri Kelly with Lydia McNeil

Rex Romande with Mary Drake

Jeanne Lucia ** Blair Harris

Andrea Naversen with Jeanne Lucia

Terri Kelly with Kathryn Stephens, Denise Vila and Lydia McNeil

Elaine Murphy with Karen Coutts

To learn more about the New Children's Museum, please visit

www.thinkplaycreate.org

reported by Margo Schwab

photoshopped by Scott Johnston

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