The Guild of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. presented its Accessories for Success Spring luncheon/fashion show at The Beverly Hills Hotel featuring fashions from Neiman Marcus.

Actress Amber Valletta emceed the affair with Jackie Collins and Joanna Poitier serving as honorary chairs, Mary Willard as event chair, and Rochelle Maize and Brock Moseley as luncheon co-chairs.

Prior to the luncheon, a boutique was conducted offering high-end accessories donated by such Beverly Hills' Nelson J. Salon, Blue Medi Spa and the eco-aware accessory company Make Love Not Trash.

Financial management expert Laura Lizer received the "Excellence In Mentoring” award from Shirley MacLaineand philanthropist Joni Berry was given the "Sterling award" with comedian Norm Crosby doing the honors.

Laura, founder and president of Laura Lizer and Associates, a financial management firm for entertainment industry professionals, handles assets worth of more than $1 billion. Besides sitting on the BBBSGLA board, she is treasurer of SHARE and founder of the Mort Viner Scholarship Fund at Temple Israel.

Joni Berry is president of the Eichenbaum Foundation and has touched the lives of countless people through her generous giving and volunteer work. Her endowment of the Inez and Joseph Eichenbaum Health Center for Seniors provides a way for seniors 65 and older to stay active and healthy by providing a state-of-the-art exercise and fitness facility free of charge. In addition to the center, she has been involved with SHARE for 56 years; a founding participant of ECF/ERAS Center, which helps young people and families at-risk; and as board chair of the Professional Dancers Society.

Founded in 1986, the guild is dedicated to raising financial support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater L.A. Its primary fundraising event, Rising Stars Gala will be held Oct. 29.