Photo gallery: Arc of San Diego builds a 'Wonderland' of food and fashion

Photo gallery: Arc of San Diego builds a ‘Wonderland’ of food and fashion

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It was a “Winter Wonderland” of fashion at The Arc of San Diego’s benefit luncheon Dec. 3. (Vincent Andrunas)

Jennifer Navarra, Maria Stanley, Malissa Sanfilippo, Cici Drummond and Mariel Filippone

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Jennifer Navarra of The Arc of San Diego, event chairwoman Maria Stanley and co-chairwomen Malissa Sanfilippo, Cici Drummond and Mariel Filippone (Vincent Andrunas)

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Darlene John, Roxi Link, Jeanette Arthur and Julie Main (Vincent Andrunas)

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Maggie Watkins, Dee Ammon, Darcy Delano Smith and Daran Grimm (Vincent Andrunas)

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Model Kay Black and fashion designer Ugophi Iwuava (Vincent Andrunas)

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Nadia Kuznetsova, Rose Apodaca and Diane Benaroya (Vincent Andrunas)

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Models take on a snow queen look in the Leonard Simpson-directed fashion show. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Winter chill is no deterrent for wearers of this sparkling dress. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Fashion show director Leonard Simpson, daughter Brittany Shiperly, grandson Carter James Shiperly and event emcee Aimee Fuller (Vincent Andrunas)

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Models walk the runway in The Arc of San Diego’s fashion show. (Vincent Andrunas)

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The stars are aligned on a model’s headdress in The Arc of San Diego fashion show. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Mary Azevedo, Sandra Calderon, Jan Barstow, Barbie Souza and Lauren Grondona (Vincent Andrunas)

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Bonnie Wright, Kathryn Vaughn and Charlotte Rand (Vincent Andrunas)

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Cristull Hasson, Marilyn Barrett and Laura Applegate (Vincent Andrunas)

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Andrea Da Luz, Karinna Feliciano, Daniel Silva, Marissa Bagaso and Therese Garces (Vincent Andrunas)

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A model is awash in holiday glow. (Vincent Andrunas)

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A sharp-dressed man and his best friend go for a walk on the runway. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Gene Storms, Dianne York and Barbara and Dr. Howard Milstein (Vincent Andrunas)

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Heather Huddleston, Jennifer Bisharat, Salem Ciuffa, Margarita Wilkenson and Mariangela Pretto (Vincent Andrunas)

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Sandra Schafer, Carol Towne and Ory Tamsen (Vincent Andrunas)

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A look to make spirits and winter bright. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Models parade in a show of colors. (Vincent Andrunas)

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Auctioneer Clint Bell and Christina Maggiora (Vincent Andrunas)

Dec. 10, 2021 5:49 PM PT

The Arc of San Diego presented its “Winter Wonderland” luncheon and fashion show Dec. 3 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel to raise funds for the not-for-profit organization’s efforts to support children and adults with disabilities.

The event included silent and live auctions and a runway show directed by style personality Leonard Simpson.

— La Jolla Light staff ◆

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