Shopping and style magazine Lucky, kicked off LUCKY SHOPS 2012 with a VIP charity night, hosted by Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Jennifer Hudson.

Hudson was joined by Megan Hilty, (pictured) Amy Carlson, Claire Coffee, and Sami Gayle, among others who shopped and walked the red carpet.

A portion of event proceeds will go to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City helping those affected by Hurricane Sandy, in addition to Hudson’s personal charity, the Julian D. King Gift Foundation.