Bay Area Fashionista


LisaBerck handbags: created from a miracle

LisaBerck designs an amazing collection of handbags; both her patented “B Bag” which is a cross body, mini bag designed to carry essentials, hands-free, as well as more traditional and on-trend handbags such as hobos. Interestingly enough, Lisa Berck did not set out to become a handbag designer by trade; she “accidentally” became one.

Lisa Berck worked as a sales manager for a construction equipment company where she enjoyed a good salary and job security. Unfortunately, she was injured while on-site at work and was forced to go on disability as well as endure daily pain. To make matters worse, Lisa Berck was soon diagnosed with more than one disease as well as other physical injuries. She was in pain and not feeling very healthy. To lift her spirits and keep herself as healthy as possible, she and her husband began taking short walks in 2009. Lisa Berck discovered that it was impossible to find a handbag for her walks which was small and hands-free yet convenient enough to carry her keys, cell phone and ID card.

This need for a mini bag which was lightweight and hands-free, inspired Lisa Berck to cut up a patent leather handbag from her closet and design her own bag. The result? An amazing handbag which was soon highly sought after by anyone who saw her wearing it. She began making the handbags for friends and then turned it into a viable business which is growing every month!

LisaBerck’s handbags and “B Bags” have become a favorite of celebrities and Fashionistas everywhere. The detachable chain strap on the “B Bags” is easy to adjust and allows the handbag to be worn cross body or as a shoulder bag. Lisa Berck’s collection is unique yet still on-trend for the fall season with the use of metallics and highly sought-after embellishments such as tassels. All of her handbags are made from fine lambskin, suede and leather. For more information about Lisa Berck handbags, please visit lisaberck.com

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Art for AIDS raises much needed funds for the UCSF AIDS Health Project

Art for AIDS took place Friday night at The Galleria at the San Francisco Design Center and attracted a large crowd ready to bid on amazing artwork in order to help raise money for the UCSF AIDS Health Project. The event started at 6pm and guests arrived within the fifteen minutes of the doors opening. By 6:15pm, the venue was packed with an enthusiastic and friendly crowd perusing the artwork which was up for bid.

Art for AIDS offered a generous buffet and hosted bar which helped keep the lively atmosphere alive. There were three main sections for the silent auction which included the “Red Section” for Mixed Media, the “Blue Section” for Photography and the “Purple Section” for paintings. Within the first half-hour of the event, the majority of silent auction items attracted multiple bidders and the bidding wars ensued.

The live auction kicked off with a once-in-lifetime live performance by Franc D’Ambrosio who thrilled the crowd with “Phantom of the Opera.” After his performance, the first live auction item was an oil and acrylic on canvas painted by the singer himself.

The live auction generated a lot of enthusiasm and items earned multiple bids, many of which went well over their expected value. This is good news for the UCSF AIDS Health project which directly benefits from the funds raised during the Art for AIDS event.

The UCSF AIDS Health Project works hard to provide emotional support and psychological support for HIV patients. The testing services and health services provided by the UCSF AIDS Health Project are invaluable to the community and rely largely on donated funds.

To learn more about the UCSF AIDS Health Project, please visit ucsf-ahp.org

To learn more about Art for AIDS, please visit artforaids.org

*Article originally written and published by Cathy on Examiner.com

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Bay Area Fashion Week features local and national designers while raising money to end hunger

Bay Area Fashion Week took place Saturday night at San Jose State University and raised much-needed funds for Second Harvest Food Bank and Mainitnons Sa Amerika. Both charities work hard to ensure everyone has a meal on their plate. 

The first annual Bay Area Fashion Week was a two hour, fashion and charity extravaganza which featured fashion from local designers such as LHC Couture and ahr.es.ihm as well as national designers from shops at Santana Row, Valley Fair Mall and the Great Mall of Milpitas.

Bay Area Fashion Week also featured celebrities including Miss World-Canada, Riza Santos, who was on hand to help raise money for the cause and model in the runway show. Comedian and Mix 106.5 DJ Sandy Stec hosted the event and opened with a comic routine that kept the crowd falling off of their chairs in laughter.

To learn more about Bay Area Fashion Week and to stay tuned for the second annual event, please visitbayareafashionweek.com

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