August 17, 2015

Orlando kicks it off…The RIGHT way

A 3 day epic event took place in Orlando this past week at The Battersby Art Gallery. Orlando Fashion Week kicked off on August 13 with makeup, models, hair and can’t forget…CLOTHES! I was able to nab front row seats to this runway show (opening night) and get to see up close the beautiful fashions grace nthe runway. It was an amazing display of just how well the right makeup/hair, the right model and an outfit go hand in hand. This first night featured designers Vanessa Shelly, Senia Soto, Fabiola Moreno, Jacquelyn Brooks & Hadascha Brutus, plus hair & makeup by the Florida Technical College Cosmetology Students.

Jarix Fashions at Orlando Fashion Week

Jarix Fashions at Orlando Fashion Week

I joined the before show fitting back stage and saw some familiar faces & met some new ones. Designer Senia Soto of Jarix Fashions is a good friend of mine whom I had met last year was showcasing her new line and met blogger/cosmetology student Pedro Y Neives a.k.a Yazer of http://yazersthoughts.com/ As you can tell from my photos it was an awesome night and definitely needed those other 2 nights 🙂 Its hard to fit all that greatness into one night.

Strawberry Blonde Clothing by Jacquelyn Brooks at OFW

Strawberry Blonde Clothing by Jacquelyn Brooks at OFW

Speaking of those 2 other nights, the show started out on August 14 for round 2 with opening entertainment Katherin Pena and designers Claudia Gutierrez, Joseph Lago, Gloria Woods and Jacquelyn Brooks. Since I was not there that night, photos on FaceBook said it all. Night 3 started off and ended with a bang featruing celebrity artist Jacqueline Valdez (remember her from VIP 😉 and designers Jacquelyn Brooks, Joseph Lago, Sonja Hendricks, Fabiola Moreno & Peter Morales.

More Fashions from Orlando Fashion Week

More Fashions from Orlando Fashion Week

I have been to many fashions shows but never one as up beat as this one. This is a definite must go to show if you are ever in Orlando at the time. Also, its a great opportunity for all designers, & models to showcase their talents to the right buyers. It also gave the students from the Florida technical College a taste that there really is more than just “behind the chair” work. Check out www.orlandofashionweekcorp.com for even more information on designers and more!

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April 12, 2015

“Under the sea” comes to Tampabay

For the first time in Florida Gina Sais Quoi Designs will grace the stage at RAW Artists first show of the 2015 season. The show will take place at The Orpheum nightclub in Tampa, FL on April 16. She will not only be showcasing her new line but will also be launching her newest fragrance. With a team of talented stylists, models and more, Gina Sais Quoi designs will take Tampa bay to the next level of fashion! Join Gina and her team this Thursday at the Orpheum and get your tickets here www.rawartist.org/ginasaisquoi

Check out these photos from her photo shoot at TSPA showcasing some her designs from “Under The Sea”. Photographed and edited by Chester Pigeon. Stay up to date with more GSQ events at www.ginasaisquoi.com and check out more photos by Chester at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chester-Pigeon/165725093446357

Photos courtesy of Chester Pigeon

Photos courtesy of Chester Pigeon

Stay tuned for more on the show coming soon!

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March 13, 2015

Toilet paper wedding dress contest

11th Annual Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin Rolls Out

(Boca Raton, FL) – March 12, 2015 If you can use toilet paper to make a beautiful wedding dress you just might win $10,000 and have your entry made into a real gown!

Everyone likes to save money here and there. And for some, saving money on weddings is more than a hobby, and a little less than an obsession. Laura Gawne and Susan Bain operate the popular website www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com.

The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest presented by Cheap Chic Weddings and Charmin begins March 12, 2015 for the eleventh year in a row.

For the first time ever, Kleinfeld Bridal will create a wearable gown inspired by the Grand Prize Winner’s Entry! Contestants have until May 12, 2015 to submit their paper masterpieces. Top ten entries will be chosen then online voting will be open to the public.

The top ten dresses and their designers will be flown to New York City to participate in a live fashion show finale event at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City on June 17, 2015 where the top three winners will be chosen.

At the Finale Event, the dress entries will be judged by members of Cheap Chic Weddings, Charmin, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld, Mara Urshel and Celebrity Judge Mikie Russo, event planner and host of “Mikie Saves the Date” on FYI Network.

“The contest has grown immensely over the last ten years and we are always in awe of the beautiful gowns created by the contestants.” says Susan Bain, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings. “We specialize in making weddings chic on a budget but these designs often surpass even our imaginations.” added Laura Gawne, Co-Founder of Cheap Chic Weddings.

The Grand Prize winner will see their design created into a beautiful gown and receive $10,000, the second place winner will receive $5000 and the third place winner will receive $2500.

Here’s How to Enter:

First: Plan your design.

Second: Grab some Charmin Toilet Paper (Ultra Strong, Ultra Soft or Basic), tape and/or glue and/or needle and thread (that’s all you can use)! To help offset the cost of designing these memorable creations; Charmin is providing coupons by request at TPDresscontest@gmail.com

Third: Make the dress and headpiece on your model or mannequin and take some clear, unaltered digital photos (front, back and side). The dress must be able to be worn by a human!

All photos and an Official Entry form are to be submitted to Cheap Chic Weddings at TPDresscontest@gmail.com by May 12, 2015 at 11:00 PM EST. There is no entry fee. The Judging Panel at Cheap Chic Weddings will judge the digital photo entries.

View top and winning entries: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2015.html

Official contest rules along with lots of other wedding cost saving tips and information can be found at www.Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com.

Toilet paper wedding dresses

Toilet paper wedding dresses

TP dress

TP dress


2014 Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest Winner Susan Brennan’s Entry she calls Romance on a Roll

judge

judge


2015 Celebrity Judge, Host of “Mikie Saves the Date” on FYI Network, Event planner Michael Russo

VIP judge

VIP judge


2015 VIP Judge, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld Bridal, Mara Urshel

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February 21, 2015

More “Under the sea” photos

More photos from the Gina Sais Quoi photo shoot!

Gina Sais Quoi models

Gina Sais Quoi models

TSPA students and GSQ model shot

TSPA students and GSQ model shot

Gina Sais Quoi Designs

Gina Sais Quoi Designs

Gina Sais Quoi Designs

Gina Sais Quoi Designs

See more on The Villages Salon Professional Academy at www.thevillagestspa.com and for Gina Sais Quoi visit www.ginasaisquoi.com

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January 10, 2015

Fashion forecast on Good Day Carolinas

Enya Flack of It’s a Glam Thing presents a 2015 narrative re: Girls/Boys/Teen fashion while presenting clothing and accessories to include brands from:

Video coming soon.

Laura Ashley
Nautica
Vionic
AZUL by moussy
Pret a Porter
SINGLE
Lola Shoetique​

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