April 22, 2015

“Sais Quoi” goes RAW

Hair, makeup, fashion and a runway it could only mean one thing… Fashion Show! Last Thursday, Gina Sais Quoi designs graced the runway at the first RAW Artists show of the 2015 season at The Orpheum in Tampa, FL. Having been in front of the camera and working the runway most of her life, Gina Sais Quoi is a veteran when it comes to her shows.

Sais Quoi goes RAW photos courtesy of Cameron Balmer

Sais Quoi goes RAW
photos courtesy of Cameron Balmer

RAW Natural Born Artists is an organization to help up and coming artists to showcase their talent. With everything from musicians, fashion designers, makeup artists and more, RAW is every talents dream. Gina knew that RAW was for her when she did her first show. “Everything about a RAW event is so organized and well put together, not to mention very stress free” (Quote by Gina Sais Quoi)

Sais Quoi goes RAW Photos courtesy of Cameron Balmer

Sais Quoi goes RAW
Photos courtesy of Cameron Balmer

When picking her models and her team Gina looks not only at the outer appearance but also the inner appearance. To her these girls are going to be looked up to and admired. They are real people. I was invited to be one of her models alongside many beautiful young ladies who are from all walks of life. Students, mothers and career woman, Gina Sais Quoi designs says it all!

The “Sais Quoi” team:
Models: Monique Buscemi, Aimee Nicole, Kaitlyn Smith, Reiko Hardy, Elyse Christine, Megan Damaron, Elizabeth Francis, & Annie Hatcher
Makeup Artists: Mason Hartenstein, Aimee Nicole
Hairstylists: Cameron Balmer, Manna McCloud, Monique Buscemi, Mason Hartenstein

Behind the scenes GSQ Photos courtesy of Gina Sais Quoi

Behind the scenes GSQ
Photos courtesy of Gina Sais Quoi

If you want to see more about Gina and also more about RAW check out www.ginasaisquoi.com as well as www.rawartists.org/ginasaisquoi

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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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February 21, 2015

Under the sea..”Sais Quoi” style

Seaweed is always greener… at TSPA! Thursday, Feb. 19, The Villages Salon Professional Academy surfaced life from under the sea in a photo shoot competition for fashion designer/ educator Gina Sais Quoi’s line of beautiful fashions! 4 models, 8 students, and a lifetime of memories, Gina held this competition for a chance for her students to experience editorial makeup/hair as well as see whose model will appear on her new fragrance. Now how exciting is that for the students? To be able to have their model showcased on a “Sais Quoi” fragrance bottle!? Dripping with glitter, clothed in shells, TSPA once again rocked the house!

Here are the models and names of the stylists:

Gina Sais Quoi Models

Gina Sais Quoi Models

I had the honor of being one of Gina’s models Thursday. Gina is a very sweet, beautiful person with a talent that is just through the roof. If you asked me to sum up her dresses in one word it would be…. STUNNING!!!! Every dress and every makeup/ hair look literally had its own theme. Taking Gina’s vision, the personality of each model and the personality/creativity of each student, combining it into one “walking ocean” design, showed that these students will be ready for anything in this industry!

Gina Sais Quoi models

Gina Sais Quoi models

Gina’s show and fragrance launching will be held on April 16 at the Orpheum in Tampa. Stay tuned to my blog for updates on the winner of the photo shoot competition and for the upcoming show! For more info on Gina Sais Quoi Designs visit www.ginasaisquoi.com

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