Music Couture Fashion Show

Last night, I worked my first Fashion show with Dallas's very own, Jan Strimple! It was the "Music Couture Fashion Show" held at Caruth Auditorium at SMU. "Music Couture"... sounds so intriguing right?! It was really a creative concept. The Irving Symphony Orchestra played a two hour show, and the models walked in conjunction to their music. It really brought LIFE to the symphonic music!

I worked this show as a dresser and the show backstage ran very smoothly. Since it was a concert, the show was not fast-paced which gave the models time to get ready between each look without too much rushing.

Another unique feature of this show is that one of the models danced as an en point ballerina in her evening gown during one of the musical numbers. Her gown flowed about and looked exquisite as she danced across the runway. Another bold statement look was that of a rocker. The model was dressed in a black leather vest with a chain-metal vest that covered her entire torso. She wore thigh-high leather boots, chains on her pants and wrists, and her hair was big and bold. She played the part with fierceness and looked so hardcore!

Since I worked this show as a dresser, so I was backstage most of the show, but I did get to see the Grand Finale which was wonderful! The models were attired in couture evening gowns, adorned with sparkling jewels and extravagant feather boas, fans, and masks. Their hair matched their accessories as each model wore an art-deco styled head piece that blended as an extension of their hair. The music was just as dramatic as the looks!

It was a FANTASTIC show and such a good experience for me! I loved working with Jan Strimple and her team, and I look forward to working many more shows with them!

(I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to snap any pictures. I will be better at that next time.)

Snowflake Ball

On the night of December 5, 2011, my sorority at DBU, Alpha Delta Kappa, hosted our first annual "Snowflake Ball" at a very urban-style three-story event venue called "Off the Grid" in Dallas. It was a completely magical night, and I have never been more proud to be part of the production of an event! Not only was it an awesome event, we did it on a major budget which makes me feel even more successful. It was a Date Night so each of our member's invited a date of their choice to share a special night with! We had a total of 90 people come to dance the night away!

Off the Grid was perfect for our party size and needs

It had 3 stories and the top story had a breathtaking view of Dallas

Our theme was 1940s GLAM so all gowns were floor-length & in the primary color scheme of black, white, & red

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Centerpieces done by Mockingbird florist with white hydrangeas and frosted twigs & jewels

White full-feather centerpieces

Scrumptious finger foods appeased all appetites

Cupcakes baked by two of our very own members

Cupcake bar!

Bold Entertainment kept us dancing the whole night

DJ Brian and Social Director Lindsey Adams

Having a GREAT time:)

We crowned a King & Queen

The decor was PERFECT!

I am so proud to have shared such an unforgettable evening with my beautiful sisters!

 

Internship Begins...

This past Fall semester, I attended and worked a number of wonderful events. Going to so many different events inspired me to start a blog that I can analyze and write about.  In fact, one event I went to was an art benefit auction where I met Katherine Mathes, owner of the Dallas event planning boutique Mathes and Co. She and her company planned the art benefit event, and I was so inspired by it's modern touches and fluidity.

I am an aspiring Event Producer and would like to eventually specialize in planning Fashion Events to combine my two passions in life. As a last semester Senior in college at Dallas Baptist University, I need to learn all that I can about the Event Planning industry, and I begin my journey as an intern with Mathes and Co. tomorrow!

This semester I am eager to learn the ins-and-outs of becoming a successful Event Producer (and I use the word "Producer" because events are productions that are planned and executed for people to enjoy!) I am so blessed to be with Mathes and Co. this semester, and I hope that you will join me as I begin my journey to launch my career! 

Mathes and Co.