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Category Archives: Events
Celebrating the Big Game
Are you hosting a party to celebrate the Big Game this weekend? Here are a few party supply ideas to make your football-themed event super festive.
Game Day Table Runner – perfect for a main table or a buffet table.
Ceramic football stadium chip and dip serving set – This hand painted set would look fantastic placed on the table runner and filled with your favorite chips and dip. The football dish is removable so it’s easy to go refill your favorite dip or salsa when needed throughout your party.
Balloons – Everyone loves balloons and they are an easy way to add a little flair to your party. Tie them together with ribbons to display as one decoration or tie a few together and display throughout your party room. You can also tie the balloons to a decorative weight and use them as a centerpiece on your table.
Foam mini football stress balls – Treat your guests to a football themed party favor. Your guests will get a kick out of the favor and may even make use of them during the game. Enjoy!
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Fashion Event to Raise Awareness to End Bullying
One of my friends and fellow models, Vuli Ahmedi, has organized a wonderful fashion event to benefit an important cause – ending bullying. As Mrs. Albania International, Vuli has been committed to this cause and has worked tirelessly to raise awareness to stop bullying. The fashion show is August 27, 2016 at 6pm in the Minooka Village Community Room (121 McEvilly Road, Minooka, IL 60447). It’s going to be a fabulous show as the models are from One Magnificent Model. Admission is free and donations will benefit Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Model & Talent
If you’re looking for trade show models, promotional talent, runway models or commercial print / lifestyle models, I’d love to work with you!
Trade shows & Promotional/Special Events: I’m happy to help you make your next trade show or promotional event a success. My marketing background makes me an excellent representative for companies at trade shows and events. I have strong sales and public speaking skills. I am very aggressive as far as approaching as many people as possible who pass the booth. I understand the importance of engaging attendees and gaining leads to increase sales and overall brand awareness.
- Trade show model – I’ve worked over 40 trade shows nationwide. Duties include: spokes model, booth hostess, product demonstrator, and sales assistant.
- Promotional model – I’ve worked nearly 50 promotional, corporate and special events. Duties include: atmosphere model, brand ambassador, character model, event planner, event emcee, hostess, demonstrator, and sales.
Runway: Runway fashion shows and informal modeling for boutiques, charity events, hair shows, ladies luncheons, and bridal expos.
Print: Commercial print, lifestyle, fitness and beauty – Some companies I’ve done print work for include: Argus Brewery, Craftsman, do.Active Products, Groupon, Homewerks Worldwide, JL Adornment, Kankakee County, Pivot Point, Walgreens, and Unilock.
I enjoy what I do and look forward to hopefully working with you!
For additional information, competitive rates, and bookings please contact Angela at ShesSoPoised@gmail.com.
DuPage Senior Citizens Council presents 5th annual Dancing with the Starz Gala
If you enjoy dancing and are looking for something to do next weekend, check out the DuPage Senior Citizens Council’s Dancing with the Starz Gala on May 7th. The gala, now in its fifth year, is a wonderful and entertaining evening benefiting an excellent cause. Local celebrities are paired with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios to showcase their ballroom dance skills and even compete for a prize. This year’s event will be held at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.
The evening will begin with a reception, live entertainment and open dancing. Then, a live auction & raffle followed by dinner, dance performances and the celebrity dance competition.
The 2016 celebrity dancers are: Senator Tom Cullerton, State of Illinois, 23rd District; Patty Gustin, Naperville City Councilwoman; Rosina LaPietra, Small Business Owner; Michael Gragnani, Turano Baking Company; TC Leonard, Grant Staff; Paul Audia, Audia Motion & Still Photography, Dr. Mary Ann Hollis, Partner-Grove Dental Associates; David Miranda, WGN Radio 720; and Jason Samatas, Lexington Health Network.
The Dancing with the Starz Gala benefits the many services DuPage Senior Citizens Council provides to homebound elderly including: “Meals on Wheels,” health and wellness checks, home maintenance, and activities.
I had the opportunity to be part of this wonderful event as a celebrity dancer (competition winner) and committee member and had a blast.
Dancing with the Starz Gala – Help support the DuPage Senior Citizens Council & enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, and fun! Tickets are available at www.dupageseniorcouncil.org
The popularity of this event has grown year after year. I know this year’s dancers will be awesome! Their performances will be judged by a team of celebrity judges at the gala, however fundraising makes up 40% of their scores. Voting is open for the dancers and is $1.00 per vote. Visit dupageseniorcouncil.org for additional information and to purchase Dancing with the Starz Gala tickets.
Latino Fashion Week’s spectacular closing night
Although Latino Fashion Week Chicago 2015 recently ended, the fashions presented were “Timeless.” As stated on LatinoFashionWk.com, “the theme for LATINO FASHION WEEK®, “TIMELESS,” celebrates the ability to create fashion that is beautiful to the eyes, stimulating to the spirit and forever imprinted on the soul.” This year’s fashions did just that. The clothing and styles presented for men and women of all sizes throughout the week were amazing to see. I attended the closing night show and it was truly a moving experience.
I was impressed that the designers took the time to match music with their collections for this event. The music selections really added to the experience and feeling of the show. For example Adan Terriquez, a Mexican born designer, showcased his gowns while models glided down the runway to a passionate Mexican inspired tune. As you can see in the photo below, Terriquez creates colorful quinceañera dresses and beautiful dramatic evening gowns perfect for black-tie or red carpet events.
Collection by Adan Terriquez at Latino Fashion Week Chicago 2015
Ukrainian designer Roksolana Bogutska presented her bohemian chic fashions in the next segment of the show. This collection was beautiful and timeless. I especially liked her mix of textures and fabrics. She mixed velvet with silk prints on several long dresses and it totally worked. She presented many luxurious coats and vests detailed with fur and embroidered in rich colors.
Collection by Roksolana Bogutska at Latino Fashion Week Chicago 2015
The final designer of the night was Laura Santana from Ecuador. Her collection was filled with beautiful ready to wear dresses and jumpsuits in brilliant jewel tone colors. Like all of the designers, the details on the clothing were impressive. For example, she added ruffles along the shoulder to a couple of the jumpsuits. Other details included: beading, cut-outs, and one shoulder designs. Sananta’s dress and jumpsuits were tailored, fitted, and very feminine.
Collection by Laura Santana at Latino Fashion Week Chicago 2015
I had the opportunity to walk the runway during Latino Fashion Week at the Sophisticates Luncheon. The event (along with all of the Latino Fashion Week Chicago shows) was held at Block 37 on State Street in Chicago. I modeled clothing from AKIRA: black jumpsuit, faux-leather jacket, and necklaces. In addition to AKIRA, models wore fashionable styles by e&e Aubé Designs and sophisticated lingerie/nightwear by Moi Soli.
Backstage at the Sophisticates Luncheon fashion show -Latino Fashion Week Chicago 2015
The great thing about Latino Fashion week is that both local and international designers are given the chance to showcase their designs. Next year will be the 10th anniversary of Latino Fashion Week Chicago. I can’t wait to see what designers and fashions the creators and staff of Latino Fashion Week will present in 2016.
Fashion Forward: A fashion show & benefit gala celebrating young people of all shapes, sizes and abilities
Fashion Forward: A fashion show & benefit gala celebrating young people of all shapes, sizes and abilities. Purchase tickets at www.tellintales.org
Fashion shows are always so much fun to attend, especially when they spotlight people from the community. Join Tellin’ Tales Theatre on May 17th as they celebrate young people of all shapes, sizes and abilities at Fashion Forward: A Mixed Ability Fashion Show and Gala. “It’s time young people with disabilities got a chance to show off what makes them feel beautiful right alongside with their able-bodied peers,” says Tekki Lomnicki, Artistic Director of Tellin’ Tales Theatre*.
This lavish event will be held at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago. The evening revolves around a gorgeous fashion show featuring attire by Chicago area designers, custom made for models (ages 14-25) with and without disabilities. Light bites and spirits will be served. Participate in a live & silent auction and dance the night away by the sounds of a local Chicago DJ. Special guests will include Academy Award nominee Richard Jenkins, and Karen Tamley, Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. Tickets for Fashion Forward are available at www.tellintales.org.
Event: Tellin’ Tales Theatre’s Fashion Forward fashion show & benefit gala
Date/Time: May 17, 2014 at 7pm
Location: National Hellenic Museum, 333 S. Halsted St., Chicago
Tickets for the event are available at www.tellintales.org.
*The mission of Tellin’ Tales Theatre is to shatter barriers between the disabled and able-bodied worlds through the transformative power of personal story. We bring together children and adults from both communities to share their stories in theatrically innovative productions and programs to promote awareness, understanding and acceptance.