Coral Gables, FL – August 19, 2015 – Neiman Marcus Coral Gables hosted a Collection Party for Fashionably Conscious, Miami’s beloved fashion fundraiser, during Neiman Marcus’ highly anticipated semi-annual Trend Event. Over 100 of Miami’s fashion elite attended, including host committee Maria Eugenia Baco, Ali Codina, Laura Garcia, Marcia Martinez Laas, Rima Otrakji, Darlene Perez and Christopher Adeleke. The Trend Event featured a fashion showcase of the latest styles for Fall 2015. Guests sat front row to see the latest must-have trends, including the Folklorica Trend – handcrafted, artisanal details and embellishments, embroidery, romantic ruffles, lace and fringe. The Winter White Trend graced the runway, as well as the color Red – rich red’s, from full bodied Bordeaux to siren bright.  Shoppers enjoyed bubbly and bites from Bulla Gastrobar as well as a Herradura Tequila tasting. The event served as a kickoff to the Fashionably Conscious main fundraising sale event from Sept. 25-27 at Cocowalk, benefitting Coconut Grove Cares’ The Barnyard Community Center. For more information visit www.fashionablyconscious.org.

Ali Codina, Laura Garcia, Maria Eugenia Baco, Stephen Brunelle, Rima Otrakji, & Marcia Martinez Laas

Katharine Rubino, Ali Codina, & Darlene Perez

Marcia Martinez Laas & Darlene Perez

Iva Kosovic, Rima Otrakji, & Marcia Martinez Laas

Ali Codina

Katharine Rubino

Katharine Rubino, Vivian Duenas, & Rebecca Millare-Macias

Katharine Rubino & Rima Otrakji

Teresa Sarnoff & Rima Otrakji

Eli Otero, Annette Lopez Teal, Iva Kosovic, & Holly Morganelli

Ali Codina & Olee Fowler

Christopher Adeleke & Bridget Dadd

Christopher Adeleke, Olee Fowler, Bridget Dadd, & Rick Hertan

Laura Garcia, Eloisa Morales, Maria Luchsinger, & Marcela Erana

Norma & Tatiana Helou

Nelly Stromme & Jennifer North

Marcia Martinez Laas & Cristina Menendez

Charlotte Hicks & Abby Zanarini