FORAYS into FASHION

 

FORAYS INTO FASHION

by Naomi Lloyd (Black)

Since 2012, I’ve loved bringing local fashion shows to life – from the 

Fall Fashion Fiesta and Spring Fling to the Roaring ‘20s show in 2021.

Admittedly, it’s been a minute since I’ve had the energy to organize a

runway show. It is not without a bit of trepidation - and a lot of 

excitement, I am announcing the return of the Fall Fashion Fiesta!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 2, 2026.

the host for the event will be CEDO and the show will be held 

at their architecturally beautiful Campus in Las Conchas.

The event is Free. There will be shopping! so come early.

CEDO will provide wine, drinks and snacks to be purchased. 

I highly encourage that you plan to make a donation to CEDO

because it will support their ongoing work which is extremely 

valuable for all of us who enjoy the Sea of Cortez! 

I have invited Dalia to be my honored guest designer. She has been 

involved with every Fashion Show I have presented over the years.

We both work with a similar Re-Purpose vision - taking existing items

and ReViving them to ReCreate new Designs. 

I have many details to get "pinned" down (sewing humor) in November.

Models. 
Hair & MakeUp.
Jewelry Designers.

To stay updated, follow the Facebook page: Fall Fashion Fiesta.

Just for fun, I put together a brief look back at the past fashion 

events that I have presented here in Penasco. 

How many of these do you remember?

November 2012.  
Fall Fashion Fiesta at Wrecked at the Reef

April 2013.  
Spring Fling at Puesta del Sol

October 2013. 

The Penasco Runway Project: Altered Ropa.

A clothing Re-Design Contest.

November 2013.  
Fall Fashion Fiesta at Hotel Baja & Cantina.

November 2014.  

Fall Fashion Fiesta at Caribbean Parrot.

November 2016.  
Fall Fashion Fiesta at Southside Jillz.

November 2018.  
Fall Fashion Fiesta at Manny’s Beach Club.

Summer 2020.(Covid addition).
A Virtual Fashion Show.
Below: YouTube video of the Virtual Show
It was the Covid Times. ugh.

November 2021.  
Fall Fashion Fiesta the Roaring 20’s edition
at Manny’s Beach Club
Below is the YouTube Video of this event:

Besides these Fashion Shows, in more recent years

I also have participated as a guest designer at several

Local Fashion Shows:

June 2024.  

Sizzling Boho Sashay at Jenny’s Collective.

SweetNaomi ReCreations : 2024

May 2025.  

Mimosas and Models 

at Bottoms Up Yacht Club.

SweetNaomi ReCreations : 2025

October 2022.  
Guest Designer: Border Fashion Week. 
At the Old Bullring in Nogales, Mexico.

In October of 2022, I was invited to be a guest 

Designer at Border Fashion Week in Nogales, MX

This was a fantastic & memorable experience! 

  SweetNaomi ReCreations : 2022

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Now. . . 

December 2, 2026.  

Hope to see you at CEDO for 

my latest Fashion Foray!

 

Mimosas & Models: A 2025 Fashion Show

In May of 2025 I was invited to be

a guest Designer in a Fashion Show

at Bottoms Up Yacht Club.  

There were just a few weeks to prepare.  

I decided to use some of my growing number of donated and thrifted scarves in this collection. 

I also had a bag of long sheer curtain panels that I had often looked at and never actually decided on anything. I searched for inspiration and found ideas. 

So with a thrifted corset and a bag of curtain sheers I went to work.

Along with a few other outfits, here is the "Runway" of my designs:

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I just want to say that the local ladies & gents who

agree to model for me are absolutely THE BEST!

Everyone always look so fantastic in their outfits.

I just am always in awe of these models!

Thank you TONS!!

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And, as always such a great audience including

some of the ladies who have modeled in the

past and who have made some of my

"Re-Designs" their own.

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Thank you again for the great photos that

make everyone look their best, Tony.

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Christal, Thank you for the great makeup!

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Thank you to my super cool friends,

Tamra & Alberta who show up to help me

waaay beyond what I ever deserve!

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Thank you to my parents who support me on

my darkest, most rugged and wretched days -

and, in contrast could be here for this Sunday

"Fashion-Craziness Day", too!

(You finally got to be here for one!) ~Love you.

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As always.....Until Next Time!