Monday, June 2, 2025

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! 








Saturday, June 8, 2024

SIZZLING BOHO SASHAY



Artwork on poster by @bethanyhartwickart
















I was invited to be a guest designer 
at a local Fashion Show to be held 
outdoors in the courtyard at 
Jenny's Collective. 
I accepted and got busy
working on a summer collection 
of bright and happy colors. 

I already had saved a selection from 
the 2023 Border Fashion Week 
Collection that I had presented in Nogales.
 
(* You can find all the photos
from Nogales in the following 
blog story below.)
 

Jenny and I before the show. 




















Models "chilling" in Ginny's studio.
Thank you for the great dressing room space! 




















Me appearing way more forceful
and bossy than I ever intended.















The models make the show! 
Thank you to all of you: Jeri, Leti, Alma, Joy, Adriana, 
Gabriela, Sandi, Terri, Deb, Ginny, Lena, Colby, Diana, 
Karen, Ken, Michelle and special thanks to Randi.... 
Randi has been in every fashion show that I've done 
in Peñasco. In a crazy mishap of a couple of 
"no-show models", Randi became the 
finale of the show. . . 
Which was exactly how it should be!
Thanks again everyone.


Here is the video recap. 
Click the link to either Instagram or Facebook. 

Instagram Reel/Video of all of the models here: 


Facebook Video Recap of the models here:



About the dress that I wore during the
Fashion Show: It wasn't really on-theme
as a Boho Summer style.
But it's my Russ dress.
Suit, shirt, necktie, belt buckle and tie pin. ♡

"Your memories linger in every corner of my heart,
shaping who I am and guiding my every step.
I can still feel your warmth and hear your voice,
reminding me that true connections go
beyond the boundaries of life and death.
I carry you with me always. . .
In laughter and in tears
in both misfortunes and in triumphs."
(Author unknown)


 
'bye . . .  until next time.