Alright, I’m not trying to toot my own horn here, but one thing is for certain – there is no way I would have snagged the title of “Most Fashionable” during my senior year of high school without the help of my beloved Nordstrom. Back in my long forgotten spoiled brat days, I spent a large majority of my after school time perusing the racks at Brass Plum, spending exorbitant amounts of my parent’s money on the trendiest, of-the-moment apparel I could get my hands on. What else can I say besides, I just HAD to have it? Oh right, thank you Mother for supporting my extravagantly bad teenage habit. I owe ya.

Flash forward five years later and you’ll find that Nordstrom is still my one-stop shop for all things fashionably chic, savvy and simply irresistible. I’m sorry, I just can’t help it. That floral Free People tunic was begging me to take it home. And yes, those distressed Frye boots were totally worth my entire paycheck. Don’t judge me. I know Versace wouldn’t have. After all, it’s all in the name of good style…

If you’re a fashion-forward Nordies freak like me, trust me when I say that you won’t want to miss out on the hottest shopping event of the season. On Wednesday, February 23rd, grab your Amex – or the Nordstrom Visa credit card you wish you had never acquired – and head into Landmark Aviation on Pacific Highway for an exclusive preview of the Spring 2011 collections.

This event marks the first opportunity in San Diego to view the most inspired – and inspiring – designs of the spring collections from renowned American and European designers. The event will take place at Landmark Aviation where a special on-site merchandise boutique will be set up to showcase the collections featured on the runway. Attendees will enjoy cocktails and tray passed hors d’oeuvres from 6 - 7pm, followed by a runway fashion show from 7 - 7:30pm. Afterwards, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in decadent desserts and more shopping.

The 2011 Nordstrom Designer Preview fashion show will feature looks from:
Céline
Dolce & Gabbana
Emilio Pucci
Jason Wu
Lanvin
Missoni
Oscar de la Renta
Stella McCartney
Versace

Individual VIP tickets cost $300 per person and general admission tickets are $150. The entire percentage of ticket sales directly benefit The New Children's Museum and attendees will also earn Double Rewards points when you use your Nordstrom credit or debit card for any Designer Collections purchase made, or order placed, at the event. For more information or special accommodations, email dwoerner@thinkplaycreate.org or call 619.795.1723.