As I previously mentioned here, Youth In Need held its first charity fashion show; clothing was from Potentials Resale Boutique and boots were provided by Cat Footwear.  My sole responsibility in preparation for the show was clothing selection and styling.  It gave me a chance to actually use my college degree.  I spent a lot of time trying to remember what I had learned in my fashion show production class years ago.  That class was one of my favorites out of the whole four and a half years I was in the fashion program. 

The Fashion With A Passion fashion show raised almost $10,000 for Youth In Need.  It raised awareness for Youth In Need as well as the resale store, Potentials.  Audience members could see affordable looks on the runway that actually came from a resale store.  By purchasing clothes and accessories from Potentials, they're not only helping themselves to runway looks, but they're also helping children reach their full "potential."

{The Runway.  Photo:  Pixelography}

 The fashion show was held at The Big Club Hall in St. Louis' Italian district.

{Before the show.  Photo:  Pixelography}

Fashion show attendees snacked on appetizers and sipped drinks before the show.  There was also a silent auction upstairs. 

{Kelly, Me, Lisa, Rebecca, and Mary.  Photo:  Pixelography}

The Potentials staff before the show.

{Nite Owl.  Photo:  Pixelography}

Nite Owl was the host for the evening and Pixelography provided all of the photos.

{Hollister T-Shirt, American Eagle capri on Candace.  Photo:  Pixelography}

{Missoni cardigan, Rock & Republic denim on Jordan.  Photo:  Pixelography}

{Banana Republic shirt, vest, and American Eagle pants on Nicholas.  Photo:  Pixelography}

{Tommy Hilfiger cardigan, Worthington blouse, Merona skirt on Candace.  Photo:  Pixelography}

{Cache dress on Carolyn.  Photo:  Pixelography}

{Ann Taylor dress on Julia.  Photo:  Pixelography}

{Alfani suit on Peter.  Photo:  Pixelography}

{BCBGMaxAzria dress on Abigail.  Photo:  Pixelography}

{Diane von Furstenberg tunic, Old Navy capri (what a pairing right?) on Jordan.  Photo:  Pixelography}

The professional models were from West Models.  Though I was backstage with the clothes and models during the actual show, I hear it was amazing.  I did sneak out to see the final walk and finale.  It was so cool to see outfits on the runway that I had put together.  There were a total of 72 different outfits on 10 models.  Several outfits sold that night to those in attendance.  I ran around like a crazy woman after the show with my outfit binder getting clothing tags for purchases.

It was such a great night and I'm so glad I was a part of it.     

This past week was exciting for several reasons.  One being I Spy DIY Style by Jenni Radosevich was finally out on Tuesday (buy it here or here.)  I've been waiting for months for this book to come out.  I ordered mine on Amazon and hopefully it will be here soon.  I first saw Jenni on the Rachael Ray Show a while back, then started following her blog. 

{I Spy DIY Style in stores and online now.}

Also this week, I noticed that there were flowers popping up every where in my yard.  This is our first spring in the new house so I had no idea what, if anything, would grow in the yard.  Keep in mind I have not planted a single thing all spring, and really haven't even weeded or managed anything at all.  I feel like the lady who used to live here drives by, sees that I haven't manged the flower beds, and curses me.  She obviously liked to garden.  I don't know that I have the patience for it. 

{Flowers from our yard.}

After months of preparation, the Fashion with a Passion fashion show through Potentials and Youth In Need was on Wednesday.  Having the styling and clothing selection placed on my shoulders meant that this show all but consumed my work life for weeks.  I was back stage during the actual fashion show, so I didn't see how everything turned out, but I hear the models and clothes looked great.  (More on the show itself later.) 

{Backstage after sorting the clothes by model and order of appearance.}

The week ended with an impromptu trip to Klondike Park in St. Charles on Saturday.

{After hiking up a very steep hill.}

With the fashion show now over, I can focus on upcoming events in May and read my new book when it arrives.

I've been wondering what to do with my old Pujols t-shirt.  I only have a couple of Cardinals team shirts, one of them having Pujols 5 on the back.  While a lot of people had Pujols jersey burning parties last December, I held on to mine.  While browsing Pinterest I found an idea for my old t-shirt.

{My t-shirt and some sewing necessities.} {Sewing the skirt.} {Goodbye Pujols t-shirt.} {My new Cardinals dress.} {Baseball print ribbons.} {Ok, so the Pujols 5 is still there.}

I love my new dress, but now I'll have to find a new Cardinals t-shirt to wear.

Last year on Easter, we were stuck in St. Louis due to stormy weather (read about last year here).  This year we were able to make a quick trip to Kennett to spend Easter with our families.

On Saturday, my mom and I stimulated the local economy by visiting local shops and yard sales.  Look for posts on those purchases soon...I will say I scored an awesome Marc Jacobs dress at a consignment shop for $12!  That's crazy. 

We went to Easter services at my home church, First Baptist in Kennett, then spent the rest of the day with family and eating Easter candy.

{Traditional Easter family photo.  Note:  Jason had already changed out of his church clothes.}

{Sadie playing soccer.} {Pretty.}

 

On Thursday night I accompanied my boss to the Alive Magazine spring fashion show, "Glow."  I had an absolute blast and was glad to be back in the St. Louis fashion scene. 

{Photo by Alive Magazine}

The show was held at Windows Off Washington and featured several local boutiques.

{Photo by Alive Magazine}

{View from the balcony}

 The show had several sponsers including Little Black Dress Vodka.

{Photo by Alive Magazine}

{My delicious cranberry and vodka.}

{Photo by Alive Magazine}

{Photo by Alive Magazine}

With music by DJ Nune, the show featured looks for guys and girls from 10denzo, Devil City, Erker's fine eyewear, Esther, Ivy Hill, Ola, Skif, and Sole & Blues.  Some of my favorite looks came from Ivy Hill and Devil City.  When the show started, I was so focused on the show that I forgot to take any photos of my favorite looks.  Thankfully I found these photos online after show.  Here are my favorites:

{All photos by Alive Magazine}

The looks included polka dots, bright colors, neons, and flowy fabrics.  For some reason I keep being drawn to shades of green lately.  It's no surprise some of my favorite outfits included shades of green.  The show gave me a much needed mood boost.  I liked being in the company of some of St. Louis' most fashionable inhabitants.