Fashion: Melting point

Subzero temps couldn't cool the turnout at Vita.mn's Hotness gala at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis.

August 17, 2012 at 9:11PM
Clockwise from top - Amanda Chaffin Reddy, Savanna D'Amico, Katie Lowe, Cardele Cediti Catchings
Clockwise from top - Amanda Chaffin Reddy, Savanna D'Amico, Katie Lowe, Cardele Cediti Catchings (Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Amanda Chaffin Reddy

23, local clothing designer (Dawson)

What are you wearing? Dress from H&M, garage-sale clutch, tights from Colors.com, Sam Edelman shoes from Opitz.

Describe your style: Whatever, plus take-one-thing-off-before-I-leave-the-house.

You feel hottest when you're wearing: Statement jewelry and anything leg-baring.

What's your go-to item of clothing? Anything black.

Savanna D'Amico

24, wedding consultant

What are you wearing? A 1960s dress from Lula, BCBG shoes, vintage pearl earrings and a borrowed clutch from my neighbor, Amy.

Describe your style: Edie Sedgwick meets Bond Girl meets Elizabeth Taylor.

What style do you look for in a potential date? I enjoy men who can accessorize well.

What's your go-to item of clothing? My brown fur shawl.

Katie Lowe

23, waitress, nanny, promotional model

What are you wearing? MP Black dress from Metropark, Carlos Santana shoes.

Describe your style: Fun, classy, colorful.

You feel hottest when you're wearing: Dresses.

What style do you look for in a potential date? Casual comfortable. Not too dressed up but not sloppy.

What's your go-to item of clothing? Jeans and T-shirt.

Cardele Cediti Catchings

25, host/waiter assistant at Thom Pham's

What are you wearing? Banana Republic vest, red skinny jeans, Steve Madden boots and a vintage bowtie.

Describe your style: I just do what I want. If you dress to express who you are then you'll feel and look correct.

You feel hottest when you're wearing: Layers. And when I get new accessories.

What's your go-to item of clothing? Skinny jeans and V-necks.

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