Chicago Designer & Artist Pair with Ronald McDonald House

If follow me on twitter you probably are watching me chase whales (or tequila, quac,..) off the coast of Mexico… But wrote this about some killer artist friends w/a great event happening earlier to share, so sending it in to my blog from the boat now!

Everyone checkout this true art infused event powered by a love of fashion, a knack for art and a bond over fellow women across the world. Wednesday, March 10th allow yourself to experience “Gold Rush” – a combination of an art exhibition and fashion in one, featuring local designer Sahar Dad and local artist Misa Verbeek.

Sahar Dada might not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking of “mainstream” fashion but you’ve more than likely seen her work, seeing that she’s been outfitting Chicago’s South Asian community for almost six years.  Previously acclaimed for her eccentric Eastern themes stemming from her roots of Pakistan, she has built a strong clientele all over the U.S., Canada, England, Dubai and Pakistan.

In August, 2009, she was selected by the Chicago Sister Cities International Foundation to represent Pakistan at the annual World Fashion Chicago (WFC) Runway Show. There she shared the runway with world renowned designers including Dolce & Gabbana and Escada. Building on the success of WFC, Sahar introduces her first western inspired collection –

The Gold Collection. These Modern designs uniquely transition Sahar’s multi-cultural background into an exemplary display of graceful flair, sophistication, and exquisite feminine elegance.

When Misa Verbeek was a little girl in the Czech Republic, she used to watch her grandmother – a fashion designer – work with women. She too was a visionary; a very talented lady. Sadly, because of many circumstances during those times – most notably the war and communism – she never fulfilled her dream. Misa knew from a very young age, she would become an artist, to make her grandmother’s dreams and hers, a reality. Whether wood, metal or abstract…Misa has dedicated her artistic creations to women and the emotional voyage of love, grandeur, and passion. With a keen understanding of pureness and the vulnerability of finding inner strength, Misa’s art liberates emotions and compliments Sahar’s vision and designs.This Wednesday you can see these two worlds collide for yourself – tickets and more info at www.goldrushchicago.com – one of my favorite elements being that all goes to benefit The Ronald McDonald House, an organization I have always deeply respected and supported