It can be easy to get caught up in all the glitz and glamour associated with the fashion world and lose sight of the true meaning of community…which is helping each other and supporting those less fortunate than ourselves when we are able. That’s why I was thrilled when Cha’rron of CChicChicago invited me to the Fashion for A Cause event last week to honor the Maryville Crisis Nursery.

The Maryville Crisis Nursery provides short term care for children who are experiencing a severe disruptive crisis in their family and/or are challenged with an urgent family matter.

It is so important to give back to organizations like this one that do so much good! The Fashion for a Cause event brought together artists, designers, jewelry designers, and leaders in the fashion community to raise money for the Maryville Crisis Nursery. It was a fantastic event and celebrated fashion and the true meaning of the word “community.”

Here’s a few pictures from this fantastic event.

This “Empress Gown” by Oscar’s Design Challenge 2011 Winner Borris Powell was auctioned off during the event and the proceeds (or a portion of them) goes to Maryville Crisis Nursery.

The Foundation Room at the House of Blues was an unbelievably luxe and detailed Indian-themed palace. It was a sumptuous backdrop for the night’s festivities.

What an amazing night…for such a worthy cause! I’ll definitely attend more of these events in the future.