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While never forgetting her small town roots from a Midwestern farming community in rural Missouri, she’s fit right in the “Big D” since coming here in 1984. After 11 years of promoting the music scene, hobnobbing with the most popular bands from coast to coast, she switched gears after meeting her husband at the first Polo match she ever attended. Always one for excitement, Polo became her new rock n roll.
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Writing has been a lifetime passion of Dena’s. Besides working on a book that proceeds will benefit domestic violence organizations, she writes for two national polo magazines and is a frequent contributor to Dallas area publications, winning Best Contributor Award from Dallas Morning News Neighborsgo. Dena is co-host of an internet radio show "Disclosure with Nicole and Dena".
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Dallas Tootsie’s Does Fashion’s Night Out New York Nightclub Style

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September 14th, 2011 3 comments

Tara Harper, Drew Ginsberg and Courtney Kerr of Most Eligible Dallas (Photo Credit: Bob Manzano)

Tootsie’s, widely recognized as one of the finest shopping experiences in America, went all out for Fashion’s Night Out.  A pioneer in specialty store retailing, Tootsie’s carries a vast array of American and elite European designers, contemporary and classic collections, denim, accessories and shoes. Dallas Tootsie’s is a well known hot-spot to the local socialites for hosting the parties that everyone who is anyone in the Big D will attend.

Tootsies’ Plaza store features an abundant selection of timeless fashion from some of the best designers on both sides of the Atlantic. Here you’ll find everything from exclusive contemporary and classic collections to accessories and shoes by some of the finest names in the world. Dallas socialites shop Tootsies for major event attire and Tootsies dresses the local VIP’s for important moments, such as Tara Harper’s gown for her red carpet premiere.

Tootsies turns NY nightclub for FNOier (Photo Credit: Thomas Garza)

 

On Sept. 8th, Tootsie’s turned into a New York-style nightclub, dressed to the nines in pink, black and white for the nation’s 3rd annual Fashion’s Night Out. Disco balls, pink lighting and dance floor were provided by Dallas Light and Sound. Upon entering, guests walked the “pink” carpet before heading upstairs where the entire second floor had been transformed.  “Club” Tootsie’s now featured an in-store dance floor, guest DJ  Red Bull spinning hot tunes, two bars serving craft cocktails featuring Buffalo Trace Bourbon.  An animal skin lounge VIP area was roped off for guests of the hosts for the evening, Tara Harper and Drew Ginsburg, cast mates from Bravo’s Most Eligible Dallas reality show.  A second VIP lounge for Buffalo Trace executives featured a white leather trimmed spot.  Some of their guests included Rhonda Sargent Chambers, Jack Son, Hamilton Sneed, Cynthia Smoot, Bethany Siggins, Allison Edwards, Jennifer Buxton, LeeAnne Locken, Dena Miller, Deb SoRelle, Tyler Kerbyson, and Janee Harrell. Tootsie’s was a reality show fans dream come true.  Fellow cast mate Courtney Kerr joined the gang after hosting the Intermix party, Landon Ledford (who appears often in the show) attended and Melissa and Maddie Poe from Style’s Big Rich Texas even stopped in on their way back from the An animal skin lounge VIP area was roped off for guests of the hosts for the evening, Tara Harper and Drew Ginsburg, Hudson Ferus Vodka along with bottomless bottles of red and white wine and food tastings by Wynnwood Catering. Live mannequin models by Envy Us posed provocatively around the room, giving guests a sneak peek at featured Fall brands from Rachel Zoe, BCBG, Alice & Olivia to name a few.  Designer David Peck and jewelry designer Jill Reno made special appearances.

Dena Miller and Deb SoRelle kick back in the VIP Lounge (Photo Credit: Friend of Dena Miller)

Want to host a fab party like Tootsies? All Tootsies events are organized by francisco +co! For information  call 214-728-2918. Special shout outs to: Plan B PR , Buffalo Trace , FD Luxe, Blanc Hair Salon and Jarrod Fresquez.

WHERE:
Tootsies
8300 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 696-9993

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Closed Sunday

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