Exclusive Orange County Soirée Unites Local Heavyweights in Business and the Arts
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High-End Local Boutique Unveils Luxe New Handbag at Paradise-Themed Gala, Held at the Former Estate of Vicki Gunvalson from The Real Housewives of Orange County COTO DE CAZA, Calif.--(Business Wire)-- Glitter Girl, a high-end Orange County boutique specializing in unique clothing and accessories, unveiled its highly anticipated "Jeana Bag" handbag-named after Jeana Keough from The Real Housewives of Orange County -at an exclusive Orange County gala at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2009. Glitter Girl representative Stacy Friederichsen hosted the Hawaiian-themed bash at her prestigious new residence, former home to Vicki Gunvalson from The Real Housewives of Orange County in Coto de Caza, Calif. Featuring Hawaiian music, hors d`oeuvres and elaborate décor, the event provided Glitter Girl and Friederichsen with a premier platform for unveiling the stylish new handbag. In addition, the gala united powerhouses from the arts and business communities, creating an innovative forum for corporate networking in light of the slowed economy. "In a whole new way, this event connected some of Orange County`s most influential people," said Friederichsen, a former chief operating officer and executive vice president of a NASDAQ financial services firm who is currently reinventing her own career due to uncertainty in the financial sector. "The state of our economy has changed the face of business for everyone, and people are using new skills to recreate their professional identities. The gala provided a unique opportunity for local heavyweights to exercise these skills, and exchange their new plans and ideas." Event highlights included the Jeana Bag by Glitter Girl product showcase, lei greetings, Polynesian dancers, fire throwers, drummers, an open bar and live entertainment by the DJ from Code nightclub in Newport Beach, Calif. The exclusive guest list of 300 included Jeana Keough and Tammy Knickerbocker from The Real Housewives of Orange County, and local business leaders including Ray Thousand, president and CEO of Alliance Acceptance Corp.; Ray Fernandez, CEO and board of directors at Pension & Benefit Insurance Services; Rob Roof, executive vice president of business development at Pension & Benefit Insurance Services; Bill Ellermeyer, principal of Power Connections; Dan Koblin, senior financial planner at Pinnacle Financial group; and Nick Newsom, president and CEO of F-9 Group. Epicuren®, Karen`s Specialty Skin Care, Spa Gregorie`s and Toni & Guy sponsored the gala. About Glitter Girl Glitter Girl is a retail clothing store specializing in unique clothing and accessories. Located in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., its mission is to understand its customers' hopes and needs. The high-end boutique encourages customers to be experimental with new clothing styles. Glitter Girl makes its clothing accessible to the community through its retail location, fashion shows and events. for Glitter Girl Lauren Ellermeyer, 714-573-0899 ext. 29 lauren@echomediapr.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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