MSFW is just around the corner, but there are a whole host of other events on between September 5 and 11 to tempt even the most tired fashionista.

Pop on your fanciest frock and enjoy a night of celebrations at Fashion Connect 2011.

The first 200 guests will receive luxury VIP goodie bags chocked full of high end treats valued at over $200, and thanks to generous sponsors, Fashion Connect will be giving away $3000 worth of prizes on the night including a MAC makeup gift box valued over $1000, a weekend in a MINI Demonstrator from Bib Stillwell MINI Garage, leather Prada cuffs worth $500 from Madam Virtue & Co, Marc Jacobs Fragrances, a $250 Beauty Gift Card from Manhor, a $250 Gift Card from Chadstone and a FASHIONTREND Australia yearly subscription valued at $80.

Guests at Fashion Connect MSFW will also be treated to Mini Dippers, bite sized balls of Trampoline gelato on a mini waffle cone, dipped in smooth couverture chocolate and decorated to look all FASHION and a selection of delicious beverages on arrival including Chambord Cocktails, Finlandia Vodka & Cocobella water.

This event is for 18+ patrons and tickets are $30, available now at www.trybooking.com/QVZ
Proceeds go directly to The AIDS Trust of Australia.www.aidstrust.com.au

WHERE The Carlton, 193 Bourke St, Melbourne
WHEN Wednesday, Sept 7th
TIME 7PM till late