Merrick Park fashion fundraiser supports West Grove kids’ center

September 25th, 2012
Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Fashionably Conscious shoppers Paola Garcia and Caroline Candib. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Shoppers find designer fashions at incredible bargains. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Bargains included shoes, clothing and accessories. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Shoppers look for bargains at the Fashionably Conscious fundraiser. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Shoppers at the 5th annual Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Shoppers browse through donated, barely used fashions. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Sale proceeds benefit the Coconut Grove Cares' Barnyard Community Center. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Fashionably Conscious shoppers at Merrick Park. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Allyne Pascual, Sabrina Domenech and Karen Jarquin. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Anne Owen and Cece Feinberg. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Claudia Succar Ferre, Meme Ferrer and Leila Farah. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Daisy Casuso and Ana Hernandez with their bargains at the fashion fundraiser. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Jackie Rascco and Lili Chrisholm. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park

Marcia Martinez and Darlene Perez. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Fashionably Conscious shoppers Paola Garcia and Caroline Candib. Photo by Betty AlvarezShoppers find designer fashions at incredible bargains. Photo by Betty AlvarezBargains included shoes, clothing and accessories. Photo by Betty AlvarezShoppers look for bargains at the Fashionably Conscious fundraiser. Photo by Betty AlvarezShoppers at the 5th annual Fashionably Conscious fundraiser at Merrick Park. Photo by Betty AlvarezShoppers browse through donated, barely used fashions. Photo by Betty AlvarezSale proceeds benefit the Coconut Grove Cares' Barnyard Community Center. Photo by Betty AlvarezFashionably Conscious shoppers at Merrick Park. Photo by Betty AlvarezAllyne Pascual, Sabrina Domenech and Karen Jarquin. Photo by Betty AlvarezAnne Owen and Cece Feinberg. Photo by Betty AlvarezClaudia Succar Ferre, Meme Ferrer and Leila Farah. Photo by Betty AlvarezDaisy Casuso and Ana Hernandez with their bargains at the fashion fundraiser. Photo by Betty AlvarezJackie Rascco and Lili Chrisholm. Photo by Betty AlvarezMarcia Martinez and Darlene Perez. Photo by Betty Alvarez

Shoppers found incredible bargains on barely worn, luxury brands at the fifth annual Fashionably Conscious benefit sale Sept. 21-23 at the Village of Merrick Park.

Participants donated $5-$25 for the chance to purchase donated clothing and accessories from brands like Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Dior, Prada, Escada, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Yves Saint Laurent and more.

All proceeds will go to Coconut Grove Cares’ Barnyard Community Center, which offers free after-school and summer programs for over 250 children in the West Grove.

Photos by Betty Alvarez / Events Photographer