Every girl has a gorgeous outfit thats never seen the light of day, or moonlight, because its just too dressy to wear in impossibly casual Seattle. Well, ladies, drag it from the back of the closet and dust it off, because heres the occasion. If its anything like last years edition of Fashion First, the models wont be the only ones strutting their stuff. Started five years ago by Seattle Art Institute instructor Joan Kelly, tonights shindig goes under the theme of The Ultimate Color Tour. That means gawking at over 100 brightly hued new fall looks from (hipper than Ill ever be) boutiques like Sway and Cake, Tatters, Alhambra, and Marqsmen (for the fellas). Proceeds from the benefit evening go to the Starlight Starbright Childrens Foundation, so you can feel good about dropping the cash, no matter what tax bracket youre in. The people-watching alone will be worth the price of admission. Lake Union Park Naval Reserve Building, 860 Terry Ave. N., www.fashionfirst.com. $40-$1,000. 7 p.m. SUZIE RUGH
Thu., Aug. 7, 7 p.m., 2008