Rung & Sprung Boutiques' Blogger Party - Shopping for a Great Cause

Thursday night, I had the awesome opportunity to attend a blogger event at two second-hand boutiques in St. Louis.  The connected shops, Rung and Sprung, offer second-hand and vintage finds in a boutique atmosphere for a personalized and unique shopping experience. 

Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

Rung and Sprung are non-profits, with proceeds benefiting the Women's Foundation of St. Louis (which distributes resources to women and children all over the St. Louis area) and Nurses for Newborns.

Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

Rung offers professional clothing for women at a reasonable price, while Sprung specializes in clothing and other items for pregnant women and children. 

Loving the Arch-themed books!!

Looking through the racks and aesthetically-pleasing displays, I saw items that ranged from vintage to Target to Dolce & Gabanna. 

Dolce & Gabanna heels

The boutiques also showcase art from local female artists, including jewelry designer Erica Dunk of Hyper Haute jewelry.

Erica, the designer behind Hyper Haute wearing some of her own pieces
Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

Necklace:  Hyper Haute
Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

Hyper Haute jewelry

Guests at the Blogger event enjoyed light bites (including yummy cupcakes), cocktails, fun fashion trivia, and a fashion show featuring on-trend looks available at Rung Boutique.

Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

Carmen (center) of The Ruby Zipper and host for night with models in Rung fashions
Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

It was great to see a few familiar blogger faces, such as Carmen from The Ruby Zipper (who is also a stock associate at Rung), as well as to meet some new ones like Summer from Hipster Hijabis and Latoya of Latoya Elnora.

Carmen of The Ruby Zipper
Photo:  C/o Carmen Boeser

St. Louis blogger, Summer from Hipster Hijabis
Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

Latoya of Latoya Elnora, right, with model in dress from Rung
Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

I enjoyed chatting with the Executive Director of Rung and Sprung Boutiques, Mallarie Zimmer.  Besides the fact that she was a delightful person, what struck me was the level of passion and commitment to servicing the community through both the boutique experience and the charitable giving.

Mallarie, the executive director of Rung & Sprung
Photo c/o David Kilper from Arkitography.com

I can't wait to get back out there to pick up some amazing and unique pieces for both me and my kids.  It truly is fashion with a heart!

P.S.  This event was possible due to the partnership of Rung and Sprung with Alive Magazine, Ivy Hill Boutique, Pinnacle Vodka, David Kilper, The Dam, Leopard Boutique, Byrd Style Lounge, Bronx Diba Shoe Outlet, and Hyper Haute.