The FIRST Model Call is just a few days away!
Wednesday, March 30th from 5pm – 7pm at the Goodwill store located on SR 23 in Granger, IN.
We are looking for female models that are at least 18 years old, between the sizes of: 0-24+
As a reminder, all who are interested MUST attend one of these open calls. Those chosen to be in the show will be notified by (approx.) April 10 at the latest.
See the flyer for more details!
Join us in Merrillville, IN on October 15th for the Goodwill Little Black Dress Fashion Show and Luncheon.
We are looking for a few mother/kid teams to be a part of our in-store fashion show! The show will take place on Saturday, May 9th in the Merrillville Goodwill Store. The fashion show will begin at 11:30am CST, however we would like the models to be there at 10:30am.
If you are interested, please let us know (email: [email protected]) so we can count you in! Details for the show are below.
We would love to have you join us for a HOLIDAY GLITZ Fashion Show at the Warsaw Goodwill Store. Our fashion Guru, Kathy Friend will show you some creative ways to use Goodwill finds to meet all of your wardrobe needs this holiday season.
Fashion Show starts at 11am!
The Goodwill Fashion Show Team is hard at work again to bring you an amazing runway show on October 16, 2014 in Merrillville, IN.
For months we’ve been hunting down perfect looks at local Goodwill Stores, casting models of all ages and sizes, and finishing outfits for the runway. I can promise that those who attend this season’s show will not be disappointed!
The pop-up Boutique that will be at the luncheon will be the best yet. Dozens of racks of great on-trend clothes, gobs of shoes, tons of designer handbags, barrels full of great jewelry… it will all be at the store!
We know that you all love coming to our luncheon fashion show events for several reasons: an amazing Runway Show, 50% Off Shopping at the pop-up Boutique and a nice luncheon with your friends. BUT, there is so much more to this event.
All proceeds from fashion show events will benefit Goodwill’s Mission to provide jobs, training and placement services for people with barriers to employment. Giving back into our communities can help people with barriers find a new sense of dignity, meaning and purpose. The intent of this event is to raise awareness of the many job programs that our Workforce Development Services Division has to offer as well as educating individuals about the affordable name-brand fashions that can be purchased at our Goodwill Industries of Michiana Retail Stores.
There is still a little time for you to get in on the fun, get some great deals and support a great cause. Tickets can be purchased HERE. $45 per Ticket – act fast! Seats are selling out!
Major Debit and Credit Cards Accepted
Hope to see YOU at the Luncheon and Fashion Show…or maybe in the pop-up Boutique!
This time every year, we start our intense search for a group of models for the Goodwill Industries of Michiana Little Black Dress.
This year, our search will begin on Wednesday, March 19th!
This is an open call which means all that are interested are invited to come and express their interest. Kathy Friend, our fashion guru and producer of this event, will be on-hand to answer your questions and tell you all that is involved with being a Goodwill Model.
Those will be seen by Kathy on a first come-first served basis. Each interview will take about 10-15 minutes. During your interview, you can expect:
Everyone interested in being a model must attend one of our Open Call events. There will be one more Open Call on Wednesday, March 25 from 2pm – 4om.
Have you ever considered creating your own wedding dress?
I read somewhere that a $10,000 wedding is a good budget to keep in mind for a conservative wedding. WHAT? Who has THAT kind of money in today’s economy. Most of us can afford closer to $100…and that is a few zeros away from the $10K mark.
This grand number got me to thinking…how can brides save some money planning their wedding?
We all can agree one of the most important aspects of the wedding (along with the bride and groom) is the wedding dress. This is also one element that consumes a lot of the overall wedding budget. What if I told you that you can make your own wedding dress and save THOUSANDS of dollars?
Love the ideas on this blog for DIY wedding dresses…YES, you read that right…Do It Yourself Wedding Dress! I especially love the advice on this blog that says:
Have you come across a dress you absolutely love, but there is something about it that you don’t like? Well, instead of passing this by, get it! You can easily breathe new life into a dress and turn it into something all your own. For example, you could add tulle to the bottom of a dress to make it more like a ball gown. Or you could even shorten a dress so it’s more casual.
If you aren’t able to do these things on your own, then you better find a good seamstress in your area. This professional can make just about anything happen as long as you give them enough time to do so. Your ideas with a dress can come to life, but you have to make sure you use a pro who can actually help you get to the end result that you want.
A lot of brides are choosing to give dresses new lives because it can save them so much money. For example, some brides use their mother’s wedding dress and simply have it changed to be the way they would like. A lot of alterations can be made to create a dress that really fits your every desire.
– See more at: http://www.weddinggownpreservationkit.com/wedding-dress-options-create-pm-22.html#sthash.6Bbiqpi6.dpuf
“Give Life to a New Dress”Have you come across a dress you absolutely love, but there is something about it that you don’t like? Well, instead of passing it by, get it! You can easily breathe new life into a dress and turn it into something all your own. For example, you could add tulle to the bottom of a dress to make it more like a ball gown. Or you could even shorten a dress so it’s more casual.
If you aren’t able to do these things on your own, then find a good seamstress in your area. This professional can make just about anything happen as long as you give them enough time to do so. Your ideas with a dress can come to life, but you have to make sure you use a pro who can actually help you get to the end result that you want.
A lot of brides are choosing to give dresses new lives because it can save them so much money. For example, some brides use their mother’s wedding dress and simply have it changed to be the way they would like. A lot of alterations can be made to create a dress that really fits your every desire.
I found a few other blogs with great ideas, pictures and step-by-step guides for creating the wedding dress of your dreams…ON A BUDGET!
OTHER DIY WEDDING DRESS BLOGS:
http://www.care2.com
http://www.abeautifulmess.com
http://makezine.com
Have you heard? You can have your dream wedding or host a dream event on a budget! See you at this amazing event sponsored by who else? Goodwill!
Event
The Little White Dress Fashion Show / Boutique / Vendor Presentations
Date / Time
Saturday, March 1 / 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location
Windsor Park Conference Center
4020 Edison Lakes Parkway
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Contact
Katie Paceley / Public Relations
Phone – (574) 472-7379
Email – [email protected]
Goodwill Industries of Michiana presents The Little White Dress – Dream Weddings & Events on a Budget. It will be held on Saturday, March 1st at Windsor Park Conference Center in Mishawaka. Admission is free and doors open at 10:30 am with presentations by select vendors, a fashion show and shopping in the on-site Goodwill Boutique. Stylist and Image Consultant, Kathy Friend, will offer style tips for the big day while models present Goodwill fashions for weddings, vacations and special occasions. The afternoon will include light refreshments and helpful hints from photographers, caterers, florists and others. “Those who are
planning a wedding, or just looking for something beautiful to wear for a special event, will enjoy this opportunity to see the latest looks and shop for them in our Goodwill Boutique. And, they’ll be supporting our mission to provide jobs, training and placement services for people with barriers to employment,” shares Debie Coble, President and CEO. The boutique will include: wedding attire, honeymoon / vacation wear, prom dresses, special occasion pieces and accessories. “Is it really possible to plan a dream wedding without spending a fortune? Yes – with the help of Goodwill and our vendors. Even a destination wedding can be affordable; and we’ll show you how to do it in style,” comments Kathy Friend. Join The Little White Dress on Facebook so you don’t miss out on the vendor selection for this special event!