I just wanted to take this time to thank everyone who attended and supported our 2nd Annual Diva for a Day event. It was a wonderful experience, and thanks to you, we raised $200.00 for Voices of Women
Organizing Project (VOW) a project of the Battered Women's Resource Center. (www.vowbwrc.org)
This event was supported by the crème de la crème of the plus size community:
Gwendolyn DeVoe of DeVoe Signature Events www.dseventsinc.com,
Aja Stubbs of Belle Noir Magazine http://www.belle-noir.com,
Sonia Nelson and Josephine Lee of Curvesity Entertainment. http://www.myspace.com/curvesity
Expectations Mobile Spa http://www.expectationsmobilespa.com provided our spa services and
massage therapist Brian Adams has the hands of an angel.
Our commentator for the fashion show was the wonderful Josephine Lee of Curvesity Entertainment stay tuned for the future events that Curvesity and DeVoe Signature Events will be planning.
Also, a special thank you to:
Tasha Hill (Designer) and Jeannie Ferguson of BGU www.biggirlsunited.com;
Marcel Beckford for the wonderful Belly Dancing lesson (I was hurting but it hurt so good) -
jamaicanqueen77@yahoo.com
Ms. Gwen DeVoe, our Fashion Stylist, and the models who ruled the runway: Cherie Dennis, Canditar Robertson, Jaquelynn Sharpe, Veronica Calhoun, Abby, Caitlin, Rocky, Jazmin and Tonya. The ladies worked the catwalk in their stunning BGU outfits.
Tonya Giddens gave us some wonder makeup tips and ideas now we know why she always looks so stunning.
Mr. Al Etienne from CitiVan Lines Corp www.citivanlines.com for transporting the staff of Blissful Elegance Events in style
My Dream Team:
T Gabrielle Barnes, Creative Director
Tanisha Lomas, Director of First Impressions
Krishanda Kimbrough, Event Coordinator
T. Arthur, Asst Coordinator
Ivette Attaud-Jones, My Webmistress
The owners and event coordinators at Sage Theater: http://www.sagetheater.us that venue is so beautiful and everyone was so helpful and kind!
Our delicious dessert, courtesy of Lisa’s Velvety Cakes: www.lisasvelvetycakes.com her red velvet cake is to die for!
A special shout out to Amanda Rae an awesome singer who blessed us with a few songs from her CD.Amandarae_2000@yahoo.com
I have to send out a special thank you to my vendors and swag bag sponsors:
TruButter www.trubutter.com ask Trudie for the exclusive DIVA scent totally Divalious
Jafra: www.jafra.com/kwade-oden Their Stress Relief Gel is awesome
Laser Cosmetica: www.lasercosmetica.com
Lil Miss Thang Productions eyelash enhancement: Karen happygolucky8u@yahoo.com
Stilla Cosmetics: www.stillacosmetics.com
Hint Water www.hint.com
Soyjoy:
www.soyjoy.com
Kiss:
www.kissusa.com
Hieriphany: www.hieriphany.com
Essence of Vali: www.essenceofvali.com
Cetaphil: www.cetaphil.com
The Gym: www.thegym.com
Ebony Weddings: www.ebony-weddings.com
Brownstone: www.brownstonevirtual.com
Invitations Affair: www.invitationsaffair.com
Sky-Accessories: www.sky-accessories.com
Scrappin’ Madness: www.freewebs.com/mommycrafts
CITRMS ID theft awareness seminar: Ms. Shaun Stevenson 609-560-8370
The Merry Bird: www.themerrybird.com
Hot Vacations: www.hotvacationstravelagency.com
Pre-Paid Legal Services Inc: www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/kyowens
LIAJ Bridal & Floral Design:
http://www.liajbridal.com
Ameriplan: www.pandwservices.com
Watkins: www.watkinsonline.com/ryanes
I will be eternally grateful to our Raffle Sponsors:
Rafe:
www.rafeny.com
TruButter www.trubutter.com
Jafra: www.jafra.com/kwade-oden
Body Shop: www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/kafoster
A Gift of Love Please contact Cookie at agol665@optonline.net
check out my site on Friday for a picture of the beautiful basket!
Thank You and God Bless
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