Boston Proper Inc., a leading direct-to-consumer multi-channel retailer of women’s high-end apparel and accessories, in partnership with the Achievement Centers for Children & Families are hosting the 2nd annual Proper Affair on May 4, 2010 at the Delray Beach Club. The fashion show fundraiser will feature a red-carpet party for event sponsors, an elegant dinner, runway fashion show, silent auction and an after party celebration designed to raise money for scholarships for low-income children at the Achievement Centers. Event tickets are $150 and after–party tickets are $35. Advanced reservations are required. For more information, please contact the Achievement Centers Foundation at (561) 266-0003.
Marci Gonzalez and Steve Weagle from WPTV NewsChannel 5 will emcee this fashion forward event that provides guests a unique way to shop. Guests can bid on stand-out Boston Proper fashions that will be showcased in the runway show. From accessories and shoes to sensuous and distinctive fashions, Boston Proper has generously donated thirty complete outfits that will be auctioned at the event. Fabulous raffle prizes to the Bahamas and Orlando and a turquoise diamond pendant from Honeybee Collection will be raffled off and an extensive silent auction of fine jewelry, spa services, and luxury items will be awarded to the highest bidder. The Proper Affair will conclude with an after event poolside celebration featuring live music from Ryan & The Rockers.
O2 Media's hit morning show The Balancing Act, featured on The Lifetime TV network-- will cover and tape the event for an upcoming segment to be featured on the show. Beth Troutman the show’s co-host, will be on site to interview guests and provide ‘behind the scenes’ coverage.
“I am thrilled to partner with Achievement Centers for a second year to raise money and awareness for the families in our community. The work the Centers do every day is both humbling and inspiring. The event promises to have the best of our spring collection, great guests and an incredible party! We are really looking forward to topping last year’s success” says Sheryl Clark, CEO and President of Boston Proper.
ABOUT BOSTON PROPER: Boston Proper is a leading direct-to-consumer retailer of women’s apparel and accessories based in Boca Raton, Florida. Boston Proper provides sensuous, distinctive fashions designed for today’s independent, confident and active woman. The brand’s focus is about creating a daring, modern style with a sensual feel. The catalog and online site differentiate Boston Proper in the marketplace with exotic, provocative and inspirational creative that takes the customer away and creates an emotional connection with her individuality and femininity. Boston Proper is located at 6500 Park of Commerce Blvd in Boca Raton. For more information, please call (561) 241-1700 or visit http://www.bostonproper.com/; www.facebook.com/bostonproper; www.twitter.com/boston_proper.
ABOUT THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES: The Achievement Centers for Children & Families is a non-profit social services agency that provides comprehensive services to educate, train, and support at-risk children, youth and families ensuring school readiness, skill and capacity building opportunities, higher academic performance, increased economic self-sufficiency and improved quality of family function with healthier lifestyles. Their award-winning services and NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited programs serve children, age 12 months to 18 years, and adults on two campuses. Programs include quality, affordable childcare, after school and extended day programs, teen programs, adult education and community outreach services. The Centers’ main campus is located at 555 NW 4th Street in Delray Beach and the Beacon Center at Village Academy campus is located at 400 SW 12th Avenue. For more information about the Achievement Centers, call (561) 276-0520 or visit http://www.delraychild.org/.
ABOUT THE BALANCING ACT: The TV show airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT) -- and is America’s only morning show that’s about women, for women, and trusted by women. Celebrating life and all there is to accomplish, The Balancing Act inspires and empowers with entertaining and educational segments, placing women in the best position to achieve success in every area of their lives. For additional information or to view a segment visit http://www.thebalancingact.com/
Contact:
Tina Snider
Marketing Director
(561) 266-0003 office
(561) 756-0171mobile
Margot Tiernan
Social Media & PR Liaison
(561) 241-1700, Ext. 282
Limor Windt
O2 Media VP of Marketing
(954) 691-1102
