Skin Cancer Foundation Gala

Oct 2, 2012 | What to Wear

This year’s Annual Skin Cancer Foundation Gala will be held on Tuesday, October 9th at The Plaza Hotel. Chaired by Gene Colón, Esq. VP, Medical and Media Relations La Roche–Posay L’Oréal Active Cosmetics Division, the elegant evening will include a cocktail hour beginning at 6:00, followed by a seated dinner and awards ceremony at 8:00. Genentech, The PGA TOUR, and Lucy Danziger, Editor-in-Chief of SELF Magazine will receive the Foundation’s Skin Sense Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievements in skin health, including public education about sun protection and skin cancer prevention. For more information please, contact Heather Simpson at 212.725.5176, ext. 105 or [email protected].

For what to wear to this festive occasion, we took our cue from the deep amethyst of the invitation and delved into SAKS.com to discover these elegant jewels. Through the ages, purple has symbolized wealth and royalty – the richness of the burnished metallic accessories create a royal compliment to the ensembles. Any one of these chic looks would also be just the thing to wear to a fall wedding.

DRESSES: Callula Lilibelle Pleated Silk Dress ($418), Ralph Lauren Black Label Asymmetrical Silk Dress ($898), Carmen Marc Valvo Silk Crepe Dress ($525)

ACCESSORIES: Alexis Bittar White Quartz Shield Earrings ($225), Marjorica Multicolor Pearl Earrings ($125), Alexis Bittar Embellished Lucite Bangle ($295)

BAGS & SHOES: Red Valentino Paillettes Ruched Clutch ($395), Rebecca Minkoff Summer Sanke-printed Acrylic Clutch ($195), B Brian Atwood Glitter & Suede-trimmed Pumps ($325), Stuart Weitzman Glitter Mesh Strappy Sandals ($385)

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