So…I hope you’ve enjoyed all of the runway shows I’ve been posting from the Fashion Fetish Fete. But if not, you’ll be happy to know that this is the last one! I’m wrapping up the series with a few shots of me and what I wore.
I found this cobalt blue and black ruched dress at TJ Maxx, and I thought it’d be perfect for the night. I didn’t count on the reflectiveness of the fabric…which actually makes the dress look worse in pictures than it did on me. lol. It was actually quite flattering…but in some of these pics, the light reflects off of my midsection (the site of the dreaded roll). 🙁 Oh well, as long as I know it looked better in person, then I’m OK. lol
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| What is my leg doing in this picture??? I have no idea how it got like that!!!! hahahaahahah. |
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| I loved meeting Christina Raddi from the Catholic Charities (the beneficiary of the event). She was fabulous! |
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| I managed to get a pic with the hostess for the evening, Aleah Connect (from WCIU’s Fashion Express). She was very friendly…and looked gorgeous in that bright pink! |
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| In the taxi…headed to another party. 🙂 |
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| This is a much better representation of what the dress looked like…See? Not so unflattering! |
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| My friend Wendy made me pose for this picture. lol. I’m supposed to look cool and casual. lol. Did I pull it off? |
Dress: TJ Maxx
Check out the other shows from the Fashion Fetish Fete:
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I’m not sure of the story behind this line, but I think the designer’s name is Jessy Doolin. The line is called Doolin, of Adela Red. Her designs are playful and sexy with a touch of innocence. I love the sassy jewelry, shoes, fans, parasols and accessories she paired with the clothes. They truly set the tone for the show…and I adore it! This is how I would dress everyday if I had the resources for it!
Fashion For Good: Fashion Fetish Fete, part 1
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Crescendo Apparel designs clothes for women with “small waists and full hips.” The collection seems to emphasize a-line skirts/dresses with cinched or belted waists…which is pretty universally flattering. I appreciate the targeted nature of these designs, and even though I’m not a pear-shape, I know these dresses would work for me as well. Here is a video I took of the show and a few still shots. What do you think? Could you rock these fashions?
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| This was my favorite dress…it’s unexpectedly futuristic with the non-traditional portrait collar. |
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| The founder of Crescendo Apparel, Kathryn McKetchnie, takes a bow. |
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Another one of my favorite shows from Fashion Fetish Fete: Shavonne Dorsey. What I like especially about this line, is that it has something for woman of all shapes and sizes. Dresses that flatter thin shapes, and curvier shapes were sent down the runway one after another. I like that her line isn’t only for one body type…it is truly what fashion should be (in my humble opinion)…inclusive and celebratory…showing off the clothes and the woman in them to their best advantage. I can’t wait to see what else Shavonne Dorsey comes out with in the future! I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on her career!
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| I was so happy (and surprised!) to see my friend Nikeya Young walk the aisle in this stunning, colorful floral dress. It flattered her full-figure gorgeously!!! |
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| I was still focusing on Nikeya in this pic…but this dress was gorgeous…so elegant! I’m sad I didn’t get a better picture! |
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| Simple and elegant seem to be defining characteristics of this line. |
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| Another beautiful dress for curvier physiques! Love the lattice work pattern and the fresh blue color. |
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| These shoes were ridiculously fierce. 3 Spikes coming out of both sides!!! |
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| This is one of those dresses that will work for many different body types…and occasions. |
What do you think of this line so far?
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I’ve fled the city in order to enjoy some fall sunshine up in the mountains! Let’s hope the weather cooperates… But, while I’m romping through the wilderness, I’ll leave you with another runway show from the Fashion Fetish Fete. This line is called Modahnik. It’s bright, fun, a little wild and definitely surprising! It was one of my favorite shows of the night. What do you think?
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| How fun and different is this little bubble dress? Complete with pockets!!! The model definitely had fun walking in it.! |
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| This dress was pretty cool…but the model could barely walk in it! She had to take itty-bitty steps, and it was still touch and go. I hope the designer will alter it and put a slit in the back, just for simple mobility! 🙂 |
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