There comes a time in every woman's life when it's just got to be all about her.
Two upcoming fashion shows will satisfy that moment for many Prince George women.
On Friday, Oct. 14, the Playhouse hosts The Little Black Dress, with proceeds going to the Prince George Hospice Society.
And on Sunday, Oct. 16, the Coast Inn of the North hosts A Flower in Fashion, presented with proceeds going to the Canadian Cancer Society, featuring clothing from Dandylines, Park Avenue Apparel and Vanilla Clothing.
The Little Black Dress, presented by Jacquie Clarke of Butterfly Threads, features Spanner and Ribkoff's casual and travel wear.
"We're going to start as if you're waking up in the morning and take people through the fashion world from morning 'til night," said Clarke. "It will feature a professional woman, a mother, a traveler - all the things that women do in their day."
An intermission will include hors d'oeuvres and a glass of wine, followed by the grand finale, the little black dress showcase.
"This is a chance for ladies to have an evening out," said Clarke. "You're doing a wonderful thing for the community by raising funds for Hospice but also think of yourself. Come and share a wonderful evening with a friend, a sister or a mother."
Hospice is especially important to Clarke, she said.
"My family has used the facility. I have had two in-laws that were patients at Hospice."
Clarke has been donating her metal-art tree ornaments to the cause for two years. She has also worked with chemotherapy patients at the hospital, where she first heard about the services hospice provides to patients.
The north region Cancer Society's A Flower in Fashion features women's fall fashions.
"There will be a silent auction component," said Margaret Jones-Bricker, regional director, northern region, Canadian Cancer Society, "with some lovely gifts from Kens' Goldsmithing, Parker Optometry and Gurney House of Vision, who donated some lovely sunglasses, there's dinner at the Shogun restaurant and a gift basket from Les Beaux Visage. It's all for women taking time out of their busy schedules ensuring they make time to enjoy themselves."
The Canadian Cancer Society's awareness campaign that emphasizes October as health month brings focus to breast cancer, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer, so the event's timing.
"Early detection leads to successful treatment of these types of cancer," said Jones-Bricker.
The fashion shows are so closely tied in timing and causes, they join forces and morph into one extravaganza next year, said Jones-Bricker.
"I think that really speaks to the idea that the community needs to support multiple charities that are close to your heart," she said. "Women have the opportunity this weekend to support both of these charities and have an enjoyable time."
Doors for The Little Black Dress open at 7:30 p.m., with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 at Studio 2880, Butterfly Threads and the Prince George Hospice Society.
Doors for A Flower in Fashion open at 12:30 p.m., with the show starting at 1 p.m. Tickets are $40 at the Canadian Cancer Society, Dandylines, Park Avenue Apparel and Vanilla Clothing.
