RECAP: The Cinderella Foundation Presents...Fashion With A Purpose

 

Last Sunday, I got the chance to sit front row with some fabulous women to see Mrs. Diane Cole Stevens put on a great fashion/beauty show! The beautiful Terrace at 101 Constitution Avenue was the perfect venue for such a fabulous event like this and what made it even more beautiful was the spectacular view and weather. Check out my recap from Fashion With A Purpose below:

 

 

Gift bags were filled with beauty products that I can't wait to try!! Thank you Cole Stevens :)

 

Hello, from the other side of the capitol! It was a little windy but I had to finally debut this romper that I've been wanting to wear for about  two months now and I decided to rock my #furreal shoes I copped..I'm obsessed!! 

 

 selfies with my ladies before the show! 

 

It was almost show but I had to get another pic on this spectacular rooftop! What a view :)

 

Make-up check ; )

 

Host/Hostess of the night from Fox5 News Wisdom Martin and Allison Seymour started off the fashion show with some jokes, meanwhile helping everyone bid during the charity auction.

 

 

 

AMAZING! I was speechless!

 



 

 

Deidre Jefferies had some amazing pieces from her collection! Definitely a designer to watch!

 

Then there was live music between the charity auction and the Cinderella Girls had a front seat to all the amazing talent!

 

 

The beautiful and God-fearing, Mrs. Diane Cole Stevens! What an incredible woman, an inspiration to so many---did I mention I got the VIP treatment at her hair salon the weekend of the show? Absolutely loved my experience! If you are in the DMV area, make sure you ask for Jackie :) 

 

 

 

Korto Momolu from Project Runway showed off her skills with this very whimsical collection. I want everything!!

 

Deidre Jefferies auctioned off this one-of-a-kind gown! So beautiful :)

 

Kamaria, Myself, Naseya & Ashleigh = BLACK WOMEN WHO ROCK!

 

Selfie with the woman of the hour, Diane :)

 

And then there were more selfies!! Ahhhhh what an amazing night :)

 

 

 

WHAT I WORE:

Hair by : Cole Stevens Salon 

Black romper by: The Strut Truck

Faux Fur Heels by ASOS

 

Happy November everyone! I'm super excited the Holidays are around the corner, I've been extremely busy these days but I've got a few things planned for Ms. Style & Grace, so stay tuned!

 

*bows out gracefully*

 

 

SAVE-THE-DATE: Cinderella Foundation Presents Fashion With A Purpose [11-1-15]

 

Happy Wednesday Beautiful People!

I wanted to share this very special event taking place on November 1st, 2015 at the Rooftop Terrace (101 Constitution Avenue NW). Last year, I had the honor of attending The Cinderella Foundation-Fashion With A Purpose Fashion Show and it was truly a wonderful experience. This year the fabulous owner, Diane Stevens is doing it again featuring renowned fashion designers Korto Momolu and Deirdre Jefferies to showcase their 2016 spring collection. The fashion show, VIP reception and charity auction benefitting at risk teens in Washington, DC and Sierra Leone, West Africa will be hosted by FOX5 Allison Seymour and Wisdom Martin. I'm super excited to be partnering with them as I'll have all Behind-The-Scene access and front row seat to the fashion show you don't want to miss! Save-The-Date and get your tickets in advance :)

To learn more about the Cinderella Foundation visit: www.cinderellafoundation.org

 

Interested in attending? Purchase tickets here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/2015-fashion-with-a-purpose-tickets-17961227515?aff=es2

 

 

 

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RECAP: The Cinderella Foundation presents 2014 Fashion With A Purpose

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of sitting front row at the Fashion With A Purpose fashion show benefitting the Cinderella Foundation. I was invited by my dear friend from high school and I pleasantly surprised at the beautiful venue and event in itself. 

         L to R: Me, Ashleigh & Kamari 

The event was hosted by Jennifer Donelan of ABC7 and Jazz musician, Marcus Johnson complete with tasty hor d'oeuvres and wine thorough out the night. The event included music, a live auction, two fashion showcases and major networking courtesy of the fabulous Diane Stevens of Cole Stevens hair salon. Diane is phenomenal and is not only the owner of the very successful Cole Stevens hair salon but she is the founder of the Cinderella Foundation. 

The Cinderella Foundation was designed to mentor young girls by giving them the opportunity to maximize their strengths, foster their dreams and make them see their God given potential. Diane has also travelled to Nigeria to donate her time by teaching and doing the hair of many aspiring stylists, etc. Her humanitarian efforts had me swooning before the show even started. If you know anything about me it's that I'm a giver, so to hear all that she's done for the community pulled at my heart strings. Check out pictures of the Fashion With A Purpose event below: 

 

  Beautiful tunes by the talented Tulani! 

Fashion Designer, Deidre Jefferies collection was amazing! I was obsessed with the vinyl pants and the intricate attention to detail. Next up was the talented hair stylist, Josh Wagner who was able cut a bob in 5 minutes....omg it was so incredible I wish I had video! What a moment! 

 

Then there was Diane & her fabulous team at Cole Stevens that took the runway by storm in bold hair cuts and styles! Now I want a bob #fixitdiane

Finally, it was the last showcase  presented by Project Runway contestant Korto Momolu. I have to admit I was geeked to see what Korto had been up to, she was one of my favorites from the show and of course she didn't disappoint. Check out my favorites below: 

  

                  Werrrrrk Koto! 

What an incredible night full of talent giving back to a wonderful organization! Front row guests walked away with amazing gift bag (If I do say so myself ☺️). 

Pretty nice gift bag, right?! As for what I decided to wear...I decided to keep it simple and chic by wearing all black and wearing my favorite lipstick by MAC. Fall is in full effect so I'm embracing the darker lip these days, you guys like? 

WHAT I WORE: Gold studded earrings/ Black crop top by Zara/ Tuxedo pants by Victoria's Secret/ 'So Kate' by Christian Louboutin heels/ 

Be sure to check out the www.colestevenssalon.com and www.cinderellafoundation.org for more events, hair needs and to donate to a worthy cause! Thank you again to the Cole Steven's Salon for allowing me to cover such an amazing event! It was an honor to sit front row to such greatness happening in DMV area.