Performancing Metrics

10.14.2011

Cat Talk for a Cure


I'm opening the blog today with some sobering thoughts. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. The chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer some time during her life is a little less 1 in 8. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about 1 in 35. While there is great sadness and fear in these facts, I was heartened last night by the spirit, hope and joy that I experienced at the Catwalk for a Cure event. A brilliant fundraiser, Catwalk for a Cure was part cocktail party, part silent auction and serious part runway show from local designers spotlighting breast cancer survivors as models (You can see videos from my two favorite shows: Drea Couture and Wesley Nault, on my You Tube Channel).

My outfit photos don't really do the event justice, but I wore a pink silk dress in honor of the cause, and, when I was taking outfit photos, I could not keep Winston and Clinton from getting involved...



 
Dress: Vintage
Belt: H&M
Shoes: Kate Spade
Earrings: ???
Cuff bracelet: c/o Ann Taylor

Follow my blog with bloglovin

14 comments :

  1. Wow! Great blog and photos! I love it :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. Breast cancer is certainly a worthy cause. One of my very best friends is a breast cancer survivor so it is a cause that I really get behind. You look lovely as always.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I agree with Lissy, definitely a worthy cause. Love that they had breast cancer survivors as models. You look great Kristen. Love the pink, for breast cancer, dress :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anonymous10/14/2011

    Lovely dress; I like the sheen. Saw some of the photos on Twitter from the event; bravo to the survivors on walking the runway.

    ReplyDelete
  5. well, if your outfit is any indication of the loveliness of the event, it was amazing! you look fabulous & sexy, and a great representation for a great cause!

    -suzanne

    ReplyDelete
  6. Beautiful outfit! Your cats look so cute :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Anonymous10/14/2011

    Sounds like a great event. Your outfit is perfect for it!

    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  8. A great cause, and you looked amazing for the event (seriously that dress - love)! Also that last photo with the cats may be an all-time fave.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Anonymous10/14/2011

    I am in love with that dress, and it looks so perfect on you! I've been hearing great things about Catwalk for a Cure-- so inspiring!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. I loved how you supported the cause by wearing a pink dress, you look lovely, and your cat is so cute
    xx
    mariale
    My Fashion Bug

    ReplyDelete
  11. I have to tell you all - it really is shocking how many women are stricken with this disease. Watching those survivors go down the runway...it brought tears of joy to my eyes!

    ReplyDelete
  12. I meant to post on this on Friday since I loved it so much but time got away from me -- gorgeous dress -- (so different!), great cause, and the cats really just complete the look!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Great dress for a great event!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Your dress is gorgeous (duh) but the kitties steal the show!!

    ReplyDelete