I can’t go—I don’t have anything to wear! My first thought upon securing a ticket to Looking Great and Feeling Great! You think I’m exaggerating? What would YOU wear if you had the chance to meet Joan Lunden, Dr. Gail Saltz, Jeanine Pirro, and Stacy London—plus a host of other incredibly stylish, accomplished women—in one night? Thank you!
The brains (and beauty) behind It’s My Turn Now (Jeanine Pirro, Amy Rosenblum, Elise Silvestri, and Roseanne Paniccia) put together the extraordinary evening, part of an event series based on the concept of women helping women.
Quoth the ladies: “It’s My Turn is about women helping women. Born of the idea that we are all in transition—whether single, married, separated or divorced ... pregnant, menopausal, empty nesting or widowed ... we all need support and empowerment. Every month, nationally recognized experts share the insight that we all need in our journey as women.”
How much more Betty can you get?!
After driving in hilarious circles for about half an hour (mental note—ask Santa Claus for GPS device … perhaps we can celebrate Christmas in June this year?), my friend Ella and I arrived pool-side at Jeanine Pirro’s Westchester manse just in time to slither our way to a seat up close to the stars of the evening and hear Amy Rosenblum’s welcome. Clad in a divine Lafayette 148 dress, Amy served as a the chicest MC/crowd control you’ve ever seen—in between introducing the speakers and cracking jokes, she managed to keep the exuberant crowd quiet—no small task as the evening progressed. (White wine + fashion show + incredible personalities + hundreds of women = noise!)
Amy first introduced her friend Melissa, a woman who normally doesn’t talk publicly about this, but who came to this event in support of a fundraising effort to honor Melanie, the daughter she lost to Cockayne Syndrome. Truly amazing to see this woman, honoring and celebrating the life of her beloved child. I can’t imagine how she does it. On sale that night were adorable little butterfly bracelets created to raise awareness about the disease—I have a feeling they made a good haul for the cause judging by the swarm around the table after the show (and yes I’m wearing mine right now).
