EVENT RECAP: The 22nd Annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Benefiting the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden

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The most fun, elaborate and creative hats adorned ladies’ heads at the 22nd Annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, today April 22, at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. The Divas and Dahlias event chaired by Sharon Ballew will begin with a champagne reception, silent auction, entertainment and hat judging. One of last year’s winners, D’Andra Simmons is the Honorary Chairman.

The judges faced with the difficulty of selecting the winners in five categories are: Shirin Askari – Designer, Project Runway, Sarah Eveans – Associate Editor D Magazine and yours truly,
Steve Kemble – America’s Sassiest Lifestyle Guru.

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The hat categories are:
• Kudos from Carolina – Most Creative
• Raves from Ralph – Best Vintage/Elegant
• She Fell Off Her Choos – Most Whimsical/Outlandish
• St. John’s Dazzling Dahlias – Best use of Dahlias/Botanical
• Divine Diva Best of Show

Time for some SASSY and FABULOUS photos from the event! CLICK the thumbnail to see the larger version!

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Guests were treated to a fashion presentation produced by my dear friend Jan Strimple. Gorgeous fashions from Carolina Herrera, Jimmy Choo, Ralph Lauren and St. John of Highland Park Village will be featured.

In addition, the winners of the Chance tickets were drawn. The fabulous chance ticket items are:
• $2,000 Highland Park Village gift certificate that can be used at all stores
• Jimmy Choo fine leather designer handbag in Napa Yellow, fringed with studded stars Value: $,1295
• Exclusive Chef’s table for 8 at Lone star Park in Grand Prairie. Value $665
• $1000 Carolina Herrera (HPV) gift certificate
• Designer, one of a kind Aquamarine cut glass & fresh water pearl necklace by Love It Value $585

This chic ladies’ event is the signature fundraiser of the Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens presided by Kathy Cothrum. For the past twenty years, the major goal of the Women’s Council has been the design, construction, funding and endowment of a garden at The Dallas Arboretum. A Woman’s Garden is now a reality. Phase I opened in September 1997 and Phase II in March 2006.