Sunday, May 5, 2013

New Yorkers For Children 10th Anniversary Spring Dinner Dance

Olivia Palermo and me
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The New Yorkers for Children Dinner Dance was a dazzling soiree that congregated the city’s most beautiful and affluent people. Sponsored by Valentino, the ritzy event took place on the 34th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

The sparkling crowd included celebrities, socialites, and models like Olivia Palermo, Nicky Hilton, Phillip BlochTinsley Mortimer, Lindsey Wixson, Hilary Rhoda, and Emmy Rossum.

Event Chairs included Derek Anderson, Allison Aston, Marisa Brown, Alina Cho, Natalia Echavarria, Nicole Esposito, Lydia Fenet, Rory Hermelee, Victor Kubicek, Amy McFarland, Euan Rellie, Susan Shin, and Honorary Chair Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos. Special guests at the event included ten young people in foster care who are leaders in New Yorkers For Children programs.

New Yorkers For Children (NYFC) works in partnership with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to improve the prospects of children supported by the child welfare system and to engage New Yorkers in that effort. With a focus on young people in foster care, NYFC supports programs that promote paths to stable adulthood through education and sustainable relationships with caring adults.

The evening featured dinner, music and dancing with DJ D-Nice, a silent auction, and NYFC’s youth speakers Vanessa, Amara and Shavonn.

A record high of over $650,000 was raised during the event to benefit youth in foster care in New York City.
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Candle lit tables adorned with cherry blossoms illuminated the room as guests took their seats for the dinner portion of the evening. 

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I wore a jewel encrusted Grecian dress by THEIA which I had also worn to the FIT Cocktail Party earlier that evening. I’ve always had such an admiration for Grecian style dresses. What I loved most about wearing THEIA is how much the dress made me feel like a Grecian Princess. It’s such an indescribable feeling that just made my evening at both of these fancy soirees that much more special and unforgettable. 
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Socialite and Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff was one of the most beautifully dressed women at the event. She wore a stunning high-low Zang Toi Spring 2013 ball gown that would make any Princess envious. We actually saw each other a bit earlier that evening at the FIT Cocktail Party where the always glamorous Mrs. Shafiroff opted for a beautiful cocktail dress. 
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Another one of my favorite people to spend time with at the event was celebrity Stylist Phillip Bloch. We spent the later portion of the evening dancing the night away with all of the other beautifully dresseguests.

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The New Yorkers for Children Dinner Dance was certainly a magical evening that I'll always remember. 

A big thank you to legendary NYC photographer Grayson Dantzic, who captured all of these exceptionally beautiful and iconic photos. 


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