The Olana Partnership’s 2014 Frederic E. Church Award Gala will be held on Thursday, June 19 at the New York Public Library in New York City. This year’s Gala, Inside and Out: Celebrating Design and Decorative Arts, honors three individuals for their transformative work in the disciplines of decorative arts, architecture and design: our dear friend, Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, and fellow honorees, Peter Pennoyer, and Katie Ridder.  In addition, Sara Griffen will be recognized for her 25 years as a creative leader of The Olana Partnership, which supports the conservation, preservation, development and improvement of Olana State Historic Site, the home of Frederic Church. The Frederic E. Church Award (FEC) is given as a celebration of art, landscape and culture. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Olana Partnership  or contact [email protected] or 212 921 9070 ext 12.

For what to wear to this elegant evening of celebration, we chose a beautiful coral that is so pretty for summer formals and parties.  All three possess a refined femininity in the drape and folds that we find so flattering.  Each beautiful neckline has a strong point of view.  The jeweled halter is so elegant, the scoop neck so feminine, and the sweetheart strapless is extremely flattering to most silhouettes.  We love this shade complemented by highlights of gold. Choose the  Jimmy Choo sandals are so special and  will waltz you through all of your summer soirées.

For more information and to purchase, please click on the links.   Carmen Marc Valvo Toga Necklace Gown $1075   /   Oscar de la Renta Curlicue Clip-On Chandelier Earrings $195   /   Adriana Orsini Pavé Crystal Hinged Bangle $250   /   Clare V. Fold Over Clutch $185   /   Jimmy Choo Vamp Glitter Lamé Platform Sandal $795   /   Black Halo Honour Dress $575   /   Oscar de la Renta Swarovski Crystal Flower Clip-On Earrings $315   /   ABS by Allen Schwartz Jewelry Faceted Three-Row Chain Bracelet $85   /   Prada Saffiano Metallic Lux Frame Clutch $1195   /   Jimmy Choo Lottie Mirror Leather Sandals $795   /    Badgley Mischka Rosette Shirred Strapless Gown $357