On Tuesday, October 8th (as an "Uncommon Women on Common Ground" hosted event), we presented the Penasco Runway Project: Altered Ropa Contest. With an estimated attendance of at least 90 onlookers, a group of 9 Contestants faced the panel of 4 judges for an exciting evening!
The designers had their option of modeling their recreated garment themselves,
or having a model who would show off their Re-Design.
Here are the 9 outfits:
“Imagination is the beginning
of creation.
You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine,
and
at last, you create what you will.”
~ George Bernard Shaw
Our panel of judges: Claudia, Dalia, Virginia and Judy.
they had "Before" Photo Enlargements to see what each contestant had started with...
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| So. . . Let's get started! |
“Creativity takes courage.”
~ Henri Matisse
We originally had 14 contestants complete the application.
However, 9 completed their projects and competed at the contest.
So, in my opinion, everyone who competed were total winners!
We presented an Honorable Mention award to each contestant
who competed and did not win one of the 4 Prizes.
“Creativity
is inventing, experimenting, growing,
taking risks, breaking rules, making
mistakes
. . . and having Fun!”
~ Mary Lou Cook
The time and effort along with the heart and soul that each competitor poured into their project was fantastic and impressive! I respect each of them for all of their incredible hard work and passion!
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AMPARO: Intricate hand beadwork!
Casual Category - Honorable Mention
“Original minds are not distinguished by being
the
first to see a new thing,
but instead by seeing the old, familiar thing that is
over-looked
as something new."
~ Friedrich Nietzsche |
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ANGELICA: Designed a Cute & Flirty Up-Cycled Dress
Casual Category - Honorable Mention |
“Creativity comes from trust.
Trust your instincts!”
~ Rita Mae Brown
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DEISY: Worn backwards a Man's shirt becomes an innovative Evening Gown
Formal Category - Honorable Mention |
“Original minds are not distinguished by being
the
first to see a new thing, but instead
by seeing the old, familiar thing that is
over-looked
as something new!”
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
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LEONORILDA: Plain dress Re-Created into a Flamenco-inspired Skirt
Casual Category - Honorable Mention |
“To
be creative means to be in love with life.
You can be creative only if
you love life enough
that you want to enhance its beauty,
you want to
bring a little more music to it, a little more poetry to it,
a little
more dance to it.”
~ Osho
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RAFAELA: Floral summery dress with colorful beadwork
Casual Category - Honorable Mention |
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“Imagination is everything.
It is the preview of
life's coming attractions.”
~ Albert Einstein
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EILEEN: Stunning and Creative Design in Black & White
WINNER: People's Choice Award |
“Creativity doesn’t wait for that perfect moment.
It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.”
~ Bruce Garrabrandt
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SUSANA: Absolutely Lovely Down to every last Detail. Amazingly Creative.
WINNER: 1st Place - Casual Category |
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| Gisel - A beautiful model with Susana's great style to show off! | |
“Every day is an opportunity to be creative –
the
canvas is your mind,
the brushes and colors are your thoughts and feelings,
the
panorama is your story.”
~
Innerspace
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TAMRA: From curtains and bedskirts to Romance with a hint of Victorian elegance.
WINNER: 1st Place - Formal Category |
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| Can I say? . . . "Pretty in Pink!" |
"Everything that people create
is a projection of what's inside
them."
~ Stuart Lichtman
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ROSA ELVIRA: From simple garments she Re-Created an Ingeniously
Accessorized outfit perfect for a Fun Outing! Fantastic Ensemble.
WINNER: GRAND PRIZE |
With friends and family to congratulate Rosa Elvira!
“You can’t use up creativity.
The more you use, the more you have.”
~ Maya Angelou
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| CONGRATULATIONS! |
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THANK YOU . . .
“Thank You” to the Patrons of the Event
"Satin and Silk" Patrons
Who wish to remain anonymous along with:
Judy Sorensen
Major Accounts/National Services LAWYER'S TITLE
Shandra Keesecker
RockyPoint360.com and Translation Services
"Linen and Lace" Patron:
Linda Mottle
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“Thank You” to Mike and Maru at Baja Hotel and Cantina
“Thank You” to our all-volunteer panel of Judges:
Claudia, Dalia, Judy & Virginia
“Thank You” to the local businesses who contributed prizes:
Telas Girasoles - Fabric store on Josefa Dominquez
Telas Yeme - Fabric stores 2 locations Benito Juarez and Simon Morua
Bonita Inn Spa - located on Simon Morua
Azteca Sol Beauty Salon - located on Luis Encinas
“Thank You” to Heath and Jennifer
Our super cool Accounting Team and Back-Stage Help!
Nobody knows the Behind the scenes story... I will save that for another blog!
And, of course "Thanks" Russ!
He always seems to be wondering what the heck I am doing. . .
“The most important thing to remember is that you
can wear all the greatest clothes and all the greatest shoes,
but you’ve got to
have a good spirit on the inside.
That’s what’s really going to make you look
like you’re ready to rock the world.”
~Alicia Keys
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SOMEDAYS YOU JUST GOTTA GO WITH YOUR INSPIRATION.
THIS WAS A BLAST.
HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED IT!
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