THE REAL HOUSE WIVES OF ATLANTA STAR NENE LEAKES HOSTING ROCK THE RUNWAY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FASHION EVENT TO BENEFIT LIFTING UP LIVES

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Haute Living Los Angeles March/April 2012

THE REAL HOUSE WIVES OF ATLANTA STAR NENE LEAKES HOSTING ROCK THE RUNWAY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FASHION EVENT TO BENEFIT LIFTING UP LIVES

by Ashley Joy Parker

On February 4th, 2012, San Francisco charity Lifting Up Lives will celebrate the first annual Rock The Runway fashion event hosted by Real House Wives of Atlanta and NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice star NeNe Leakes.

With this inaugural event at The Clift Hotel, Lifting Up Lives hopes to raise awareness of domestic violence and funds for the organization. Rock The Runway will host an exclusive brunch for VIPs accompanied by a silent auction of a luxury lifestyle items, followed by a fashion show featuring Bay Area fashion designers Dahae Elyse Kim ,Daniel Sudar, Sonar Denim, Mikelsen and Danielle Pettee along with New York Designers Stevie Boi (Lady Gaga’s eyewear designer) and Devon Thomas. 100% of the proceeds will go to Lifting Up Lives.

One of NYC’s hottest female DJ’s DJ Mocha Sunflower will keep the party going with her amazing mixing abilities. There will also be live performances from the talented Kim Hill (formerly of The Black Eye Peas) and new pop sensation Nesta Rae. All three of these women are guaranteed to keep the guests entertained throughout the event.

This event is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross, Jazzy Girls Luxury Hair, Scout Model & Talent Agency, Ricch hipee, She Luxe, Kingdom Cake, Carmichael Salon & Color Bar and more.

VIP Admission: $100 Includes brunch, reserve show seating, valet parking, and a premium gift bag. General Admission: $25 Fashion show and performances

Donations will be accepted as well for those who can’t attend this event.

Lifting up Lives is an organization that empowers women affected by domestic violence and seek to fill their lives with hope, happiness, and opportunity by engaging the survivors into fitness programs as a way to start the rebuilding of self-confidence and establishing a connection with others.

www.liftinguplives.org

www.rocktherunwaysf.com

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