Erica Wark’s fifth and final Revive Your Style event went out with a bang of big bucks, raising a record $27,000 for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s upcoming Bust A Move For Breast Health.
Erica Wark hosted her fifth and final Revive Your Style at the Sala San Marco on Sunday, January 31, 2016, while her husband, Corey Laurysen, volunteered at her fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health.
The banquet room at the Sala San Marco in Little Italy set the scene Sunday for an easygoing afternoon of primping and pampering, enjoyed with a glass of bubbly, some nibblies, and the company of fashionistas.
Melissa Grelo, co-host of CTV’s The Social talk show, brought energy and excitement to the event, pausing at one point to take a selfie of herself with her audience, or, as she put it, “250 of her closest friends.”
Melissa Grelo, co-host of CTV’s The Social talk show, took a selfie of herself with “250 of her closest friends” during Erica Wark’s Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
Regular admission was $40 but the event gave away dozens of raffle prizes worth thousands of dollars in generous gift cards to the hottest stores, beautiful gift baskets and desirable designer accessories. Up for live auction were: an all-expense paid shopping spree, worth $2,500, with Wark in Toronto, a private spa party for four, worth $1,695, at Minerva Spa, a girls’ weekend for four, worth $2,500, to watch a live taping of The Social in T.O. (plus lunching and shopping), and a five-day trip for two, worth $7,500, to the Cabo San Lucas Resort and Spa, with flights from WestJet.
Revive Your Style will be greatly missed on the social scene, investment fund advisor Christina Nesrallah told Around Town. She attended the first fundraiser to support both Wark and the cause, and has returned annually. “It was so much fun that it became something I looked forward to every year,” said Nesrallah. “I think it’s amazing.”
Also showcased was a fashion presentation with Wark, a popular fashion and style expert. She guided the audience through the top trends for spring. The show included creative looks that follow Wark’s think-outside-the-box philosophy: “Life is short and fashion is fun.”
Wark’s new husband, Corey Laurysen from the family-owned Laurysen Kitchens, was volunteering (in his dashing pink bow tie). Also back, to share tips and glamorize the guests were Fiorella DiNardo and her team from Rinaldo Hair Designers and Spa and beauty specialist Melody Iafelice. Those looking for that “take me away” experience could have it — for under three minutes — at the Minerva Spa corner.
From left, Fiorella DiNardo, co-owner of Rinaldo Hair Designer and Spa, with Nadine Hogan, co-owner of Wheelhouse Cycle, at the Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
Melody Iafelice shared beauty tips with her audience, using Golda Samra as her volunteer, at the fifth and final Revive Your Style fundraiser held Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Sala San Marco for Bust A Move for Breast Health.
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![Erica Wark hosted her fifth and final Revive Your Style at the Sala San Marco on Sunday, January 31, 2016, while her husband, Corey Laurysen, volunteered at her fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health.]()
Erica Wark hosted her fifth and final Revive Your Style at the Sala San Marco on Sunday, January 31, 2016, while her husband, Corey Laurysen, volunteered at her fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health.
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![The well-attended Revive Your Style benefit, held Sunday, January 31, 2016, attracted a style-conscious crowd, including, from left, Taryn Gunnlaugson and her friends, Lianne Laing and Andrea Gaunt.]()
The well-attended Revive Your Style benefit, held Sunday, January 31, 2016, attracted a style-conscious crowd, including, from left, Taryn Gunnlaugson and her friends, Lianne Laing and Andrea Gaunt.
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![Melissa Grelo, co-host of CTV's The Social talk show, took a selfie of herself with "250 of her closest friends" during Erica Wark's Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.]()
Melissa Grelo, co-host of CTV's The Social talk show, took a selfie of herself with "250 of her closest friends" during Erica Wark's Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
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![From left, Liane Cote from Gallo Winery Canada and Tami Varma from TC &Co. Events, were already looking their stylish best at the Revive Your Style benefit held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016, for the upcoming Bust A Move for Breast Health.]()
From left, Liane Cote from Gallo Winery Canada and Tami Varma from TC &Co. Events, were already looking their stylish best at the Revive Your Style benefit held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016, for the upcoming Bust A Move for Breast Health.
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![From left, Fiorella DiNardo, co-owner of Rinaldo Hair Designer and Spa, with Nadine Hogan, co-owner of Wheelhouse Cycle, at the Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.]()
From left, Fiorella DiNardo, co-owner of Rinaldo Hair Designer and Spa, with Nadine Hogan, co-owner of Wheelhouse Cycle, at the Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
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![Brea Wilkins checks out the results after getting her hair spruced up by a Rinaldo stylist during the Revive Your Style fundraiser for breast health, held Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Sala San Marco banquet hall.]()
Brea Wilkins checks out the results after getting her hair spruced up by a Rinaldo stylist during the Revive Your Style fundraiser for breast health, held Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Sala San Marco banquet hall.
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![Ladies looking to update the modern suit might want to try this floral number from Banana Republic, modelled at Revive Your Style as part of a fundraiser held Sunday, January 31, 2016, for the upcoming Bust A Move for Breast Health.]()
Ladies looking to update the modern suit might want to try this floral number from Banana Republic, modelled at Revive Your Style as part of a fundraiser held Sunday, January 31, 2016, for the upcoming Bust A Move for Breast Health.
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![Melody Iafelice shared beauty tips with her audience, using Golda Samra as her volunteer, at the fifth and final Revive Your Style fundraiser held Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Sala San Marco for Bust A Move for Breast Health.]()
Melody Iafelice shared beauty tips with her audience, using Golda Samra as her volunteer, at the fifth and final Revive Your Style fundraiser held Sunday, January 31, 2016, at the Sala San Marco for Bust A Move for Breast Health.
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![Spa concierge Warren Eaton from Minerva Spa helped Sarah Dumoulin work the kinks out during the Revive Your Style benefit held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016, for Bust A Move for Breast Health.]()
Spa concierge Warren Eaton from Minerva Spa helped Sarah Dumoulin work the kinks out during the Revive Your Style benefit held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016, for Bust A Move for Breast Health.
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![Head to Nordstrom this spring if you like this outfit, a sequined sleeveless dress with lace-up Jimmy Choo sandals, modelled at the Revive Your Style fashion show as part of a fundraiser held Sunday, January 31, 2016, for the upcoming Bust A Move for Breast Health.]()
Head to Nordstrom this spring if you like this outfit, a sequined sleeveless dress with lace-up Jimmy Choo sandals, modelled at the Revive Your Style fashion show as part of a fundraiser held Sunday, January 31, 2016, for the upcoming Bust A Move for Breast Health.
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![Ruby Cheng was seen at the Revive Your Style benefit held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016, with Janet Wilson, editor of the Ottawa Citizen Style Magazine, and Maria Iglesias, co-owner of the Sala San Marco.]()
Ruby Cheng was seen at the Revive Your Style benefit held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016, with Janet Wilson, editor of the Ottawa Citizen Style Magazine, and Maria Iglesias, co-owner of the Sala San Marco.
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![Erica Wark's Revive Your Style fundraiser for breast health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016, included a spring fashion show with affordable outfits, like this off-the-shoulder top and skirt combo from Zara, priced at under $100.]()
Erica Wark's Revive Your Style fundraiser for breast health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016, included a spring fashion show with affordable outfits, like this off-the-shoulder top and skirt combo from Zara, priced at under $100.
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![Melissa Grelo, co-host of The Social on CTV, brought energy and excitement to Erica Wark's Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.]()
Melissa Grelo, co-host of The Social on CTV, brought energy and excitement to Erica Wark's Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
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![Korey Kealey and her daughter, Rebecca, 12, got their tresses styled courtesy of Rinaldo Hair Designers during the Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.]()
Korey Kealey and her daughter, Rebecca, 12, got their tresses styled courtesy of Rinaldo Hair Designers during the Revive Your Style fundraiser for Bust A Move for Breast Health, held at the Sala San Marco banquet hall on Sunday, January 31, 2016.
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