Sept. 10: Shopping Event partners with Fashion's Night Out, First Look at Fall Fashions

This fall, the City Opera Thrift Shop celebrates fashion during by partnering with Fashion's Night Out (http://www.fashionsnightout.com/) - a global retail initiative to promote retail and restore consumer confidence.

Be among the first to preview our fall collection of clothing, accessories, jewelry, home furnishings, furniture, artwork and books on Thursday, September 10th, 2009 from 6pm - 11pm. As a special treat, experience the thrill of opera while shopping with a surprise performance by City Operas own mezzo-soprano, Heather Johnson, singing a selection of arias from some of the worlds most beloved operas. In addition, guests can enter to win tickets to New York City Opera performance with no purchase required.

Also on hand throughout the night to assist with styling your fall wardrobe will be Lori Sutherland, aka Dame Lori, a fashion soul stylist and thrift shop consultant. Lori's 10+ years experience with City Opera Thrift Shop includes creating and producing fashion & home events. With her 25 year old passion for vintage and thrift, she is a resource for developing a chic & cheap personal style that educates, entertains and serves the fashion forward shopper.

Shoppers at this year's annual Fall Preview can look forward to a fantastic selection of fashions from renowned designers such as: Marc Jacobs, Marchesa, Adam Lippes, Malo, Roberto Cavalli, Hickey Freeman, Lauren Moffatt, Valentino, Christian Dior, Armani, Ralph Lauren, St. John, Donna Karan, Theory, Sonia Rykiel, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss, Luca Luca, Escada, Betsey Johnson, Juicy Couture, Max Mara, John Varvatos and many more. Sample items photographed.

Unique furniture and home accessories will also be featured at this years Fall Preview including a pair of Federal Style High Backed Sofas in beige - $650 each, Hand Painted Asain Motif Table - $175, Continental Secretary with leather accents and locking drawers - $2,200, Coquille Art Glass - $175, Wedgewood pitcher, cream on dark green - $75, Art books ranging from $5 - $325, Additional pieces by Wedgewood, Royal Doulton, Denby and much more.

Price: Free admission!

General pricing 50 - 75% off retail prices.
Women's items: Suits & Dresses $35-$250, Jackets & Coats $35-$500, Shoes & Handbags $25-$525, Hats and Jewelry $15-$300.
Men's items: Suits $50-$350, Coats $50-$425, Shirts $15-$250.

Where:
City Opera Thrift Shop

222 East 23rd Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)

212.684.5344

Subway: 6 to 23rd Street

When:
Thursday, September 10, 2009

6:00pm - 11:00pm

About the City Opera Thrift Shop

City Opera Thrift Shop is an excellent resource for Women's and Men's clothing and accessories, house wares, art and furniture. Donations to the City Opera Thrift Shop can be made by dropping of your goods during shop hours or calling for a free pick up for large quantities. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. For more information on City Opera and their current season please visit, http://www.nycopera.com/

June 1: Styling for The Soul – An Afternoon of Fashion

The G.S. really believes that wearing clothes that fit great and make you feel sassy can change the way you feel about yourself, which will in turn help you to live a more fun-filled fab life. Give it a shot and learn how on June 1:

Styling for The Soul – An Afternoon of Fashion
with Dame Lori, the Duchess of Finesse and Marianne Talbot, Directrix of Modern Venus Ltd.
Hosted at the Alicia Mugetti Design Salon
Sunday, June 1, 2008
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Wouldn’t It Be Amazing . . . to own your styling vision, own your beauty, own your body and own your spending before you begin shopping?

The Dame and Marianne want to take each of you on your own personal style journey in one afternoon …. And as an added treat, there will be special Alicia Mugetti designs for you at special prices!

Come play with Dame Lori and she will:
* Become your personal stylist for your soul
* Help birth you into chic beauty as your Pleasure Doula
* Teach you to be your own Mistress of Metamorphosis

Learn how to:
Find out what turns you on! Who are your fashion icons and muses? Let’s create your Collective Soul Style today!
Get inspired about creating your Styling Spending Plan. Where to go? What are the best sources for you so that you can get instant gratification and get it for free or almost free? Or at full price!
Collect the 7 most important pieces that will bring you maximum wardrobe pleasure.
Conjure the most fabulous and perfect items effortlessly and with endless creative fun!

In addition, Marianne Merritt Talbot, the Directrix of Modern Venus Ltd., New York’s premiere lifestyle and career coaching company, will dance you through a “Top 10 List on the Art of Presentation”– which will add more substance, power and sparkle to your professional presentation style, particularly in the workplace.

Date: Sunday, June 1, 2008
Time: 12-6 p.m.
*Registration and special shopping opportunities: 12-1 p.m.
* Program: 1-5 p.m.
* Networking, wine and more shopping!: 5-6 p.m.

Location: The Alicia Mugetti Design Salon, 675 Madison Avenue (near 61st St.)
Price: $95.00, which includes a finessed fashion find!

To register or for any questions, email info@ModernVenus.net or call 212.929.9999