The moment that Kimberly Cutchall walked into the art-filled home of John and Becca Cason Thrash, she captured the party lights in her pretty-in-pink Marc Bouwer cocktail dress from Tootsies. On this evening during which little black dresses seemed to reign, the uplifting palette (pink with accents of platinum) was undeniably eye-catching.

Her strappy sandals were Stuart Weitzman from Joseph's in Highland Village. And her Sondra Roberts handbag was a find at Tootsies.

The occasion was the Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse "Home Safe Home" fundraiser, a very tasteful evening in which a dozen chefs served samplings of the best their kitchens had to offer.

"I love wearing pink . . . and thought the color represented 'happy' and 'upbeat.' AVDA is such a bright spot for so many people," she said.

Kimberly Cutchall is president and CEO of Accendo International, an executive talent management firm. When not at the office, she is busy at home with two youngsters and hubby Michael Cutchall.

— SHELBY HODGE