Collectable and Delectable at Phillips Point Club by The Breakers (West Palm Beach, Florida)

This month I enjoyed photographing another event for Collectable and Delectable ((http://stores.ebay.com/Collectable-and-Delectable)! :-) This time it was for their Shop & Drop For A Cure luncheon and fashion show where they partnered with the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) in an effort to raise awareness and funding for the fight against cancer. Their collection included high end luxury handbags, shoes, dresses, jewelry, and vintage pieces. They made a generous donation of 20% of all sales proceeds from the event to the American Cancer Society. There was also the option for individuals to donate their slightly loved items to the worthy cause and in doing so 75% of all proceeds were donated directly to the American Cancer Society! The event turned out lovely and was well attended. It was held at Phillips Point Club by The Breakers (www.phillipspointclub.com). Some of you will remember from a previous post, the awe I have for the Breakers Hotel so it was with sheer joy that I enjoyed photographing at their other location, Phillips Point. It was a pleasure meeting the person responsible for membership sales, Meg.

The event was particularly touching for me as I observed Lindsey in tears as she, Mae, and Meg received plaques from the American Cancer Society with appreciation to their dedication to the fight against cancer. Both of Lindsey's parents passed away due to cancer and Mae's father was also diagnosed with cancer so the event was very personal for them. Within the past week, I have also had 2 friends from my university years who passed away. Even though it wasn't because of cancer, I understand the pain death causes to family and friends and thus the need to do what we can to help to fight illness. I chose the song for this slideshow with that in mind and dedicate it to them.

It was a pleasure meeting the editor of Vive Magazine (www.vivemagazine.com), Carla and guests received copies of the magazine in their goody bags. Vive Magazine is the definitive source for life and luxury for the Florida woman and I'm delighted to let you know that yesterday I was selected to be one of their photographers capturing their Palm Beach county events for their 1/2 million readers!!! :-) Thanks Carla! :-) Thanks again Mae and Lindsey for choosing Shelly Edwards Photography to capture your special event!

I have included some of the pictures from the event below. You can view the slideshow by visiting www.shellyedwards.com/CDP or click on the link below: