On Manhattan’s Upper East Side, an address disclosed only upon RSVP, Mother’s Day arrived early — and with a purpose. Actress Julianne Michelle hosted an elegant charity shopping afternoon for Mommy’s Heart, the nonprofit supporting abused parents and children, joined by a host committee that included H.H. Dr. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, Leslie Barrett, Bumi Sirotka, Joseph Fichera, and Nadira Saban.
Guests arrived between four and eight in the evening to soft florals and a calm, curated room. The featured collection came from T.TANDON, whose modern designs gave the afternoon its fashion center of gravity — and every ticket included a shopping voucher, so browsing naturally became buying.
Twenty percent with every purchase
The philanthropic engine was simple and direct: twenty percent of all sales went to Mommy’s Heart. Each purchase doubled as a contribution, a model that treats luxury and compassion as partners rather than opposites.
The supporting cast of brands reinforced the tone. L’Occitane en Provence and Lush brought beauty and wellness; Eros Flowers NYC shaped the room’s floral identity; WinesToGo NYC Wine and Spirits, McCabes Wine and Spirits, and Serafina kept glasses filled; Sojourn Social added a community-driven current to the guest list.
A voice for children
Prince Mario-Max used the occasion to press a point close to him: children need stronger advocates and louder voices. His remarks landed squarely on the organization’s mission — events like this one, he suggested, are platforms for awareness as much as fundraising.
Timed just ahead of Mother’s Day, the afternoon invited guests to hold two ideas at once: celebration of motherhood, and responsibility toward mothers and children facing hardship. By every account in the room, it succeeded — style, community, and advocacy moving in step from the first arrival to the last goodbye.
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Originally published on Times Square Chronicles.
