Giving In Style

Behind the scenes with the Leigh’s team, l-r: Chris Trezciak, Patrick Plank, Natalie Cleary, Leslie Krumpschmid, Lauren Beattie, Katie Oostema, Carly Hanson-Birkhold, Giovanna Reilly, Lynnae Kalawart, Lesley Goebel, Billi Sue Potter back: Jane Hall

Our beautiful models ready to walk the runway, r-l: Anna DeBoer, Alex Rozema, Abbie Strange ,Blair Badge , Emma Hall

The finale of another amazing runway show by Leigh’s!

Leigh’s partnered with the Babies Welfare Guild for their Giving In Style fashion show to raise funds for Camp Blodgett. Camp Blodgett provides educational and camping opportunities to children that might not otherwise have these special summer experiences. It always warms my heart when we can do fashion shows to shine the spotlight on some of our community’s worthwhile organizations that support programs for women and children. Once again, my Leigh’s team put together an outstanding show for our guests. As I watch the different looks come down the runway and the ease of the show, I am reminded how talented our team is! Thanks to The Guild for inviting us to be a part of your event, to our beautiful models, to my team and everyone who attended….what a success the night was and what fun the kids will have this summer at camp!

Couture For A Cure…What A Success!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What an amazing night we had last Thursday at Couture for a Cure! This is Leigh’s 6th year partnering with the VanAndel Institute to raise funds for important research and educational opportunities at VAI. The doors opened at 6pm and guests were treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Suggested attire was cocktail….and there was some fabulous fashion going on with the guests….Grand Rapids stepped it up for this fashion event! Everyone looked amazing! The VanAndel Institute was transformed into a New York style runway – just as you would see during Fashion Week.  We even had to extend the runway because of how many tickets were sold!  This was our most successful Couture for a Cure….most tickets sold and most money raised! The show started off with great fall fashion from Leigh’s. Our models looked fantastic!! Then everyone was treated to a sneak peek of spring. We flew in New York Designer Douglas Hannant to show his spring 2012 collection….love it!!  Thank you to the entire Leigh’s team, our fabulous models (yes, they are all from the area…Grand Rapids has incredible modeling talent), Blue Water Technology, Douglas Hannant, the VanAndel Institute and their team and all of our guests!  Pic 1: Behind the scenes – Ashley Cole, Kelly Millikin, Jacalyn Wood, Patrick Plank.  Pic 2:  Jacalyn Wood and Emma Hall get the nod to pose with Douglas Hannant for the many photographers present.  They looked beautiful in his spring pieces.  Pic 3:  Rebecca Wierda, Douglas Hannant and Carol VanAndel…strike a pose!  Pic 4:  Sam Clark – yes she is a “Ye Ye Girl” (one of the segments for the best of fall at Leigh’s) Pic 5:  Jordan Carson owns the runway. Pic 6:  We love Anna DeBoer modeling all of this rich color!  Pic 7:  Gloria Goya…elegant and gorgeous!  Pic 8:  Ashely Cole shows some great Yigal Azrouel! Pic 9:  Jessica Hilzey…breath-taking in Douglas Hannant.  Pic 10:  Alex Rush…love this look from Douglas!  Pic 11:  Kelly Millikin looked right on trend with this great red tuxedo!

Fashion Event 2010 Big Success!

Pic 1: Guests arriving.  Pic 2: Patrick Plank puts the finishing touches on Jessica Hilsey’s runway look. Pic 3: Our models and the Leigh’s team. Front row:  Anna DeBoer, Diane Teall Back row: Kelly Faran, Jordan Carson, Emma Hall, Sam Clark, Jessica Hilsey, Jane Hall, Lesley Goebel, Megan Knape, Patrick Plank Pic 4: Jordan Carson  Pic 5: Samantha Clark Pic 6: Kelly Faran  Pic 7:  Jessica Hilsey Pic 8: Design 1 model showing Avande Garde hair

We had a great night on Tuesday partnering with Design 1 for Fashion Event 2010 to benefit the DeVos Children’s Hospital.  Leigh’s took the runway showing fabulous fall & winter fashion.  Design 1’s team put together an amazing runway presentation of Rock, Classic, Men, Vintage Glamour & Avant Garde hair styles with fashion from B. Vain Couture out of Saugatuck.  The event raised $25k for the Children’s Hospital!  It was such a fun and festive event!  Thank you to everyone who attended and thanks to my team and the Design 1 team for all the hard work you invested to make this year’s event another success!

5th Annual Couture For A Cure

Pic 1:  Rebecca Wierda, Douglas Hannant, Carol Van Andel Pic 2: Jacalyn Wood Pic 3: Anna DeBoer Pic 4: Jordan Carsaw Pic 5: Ashley Cole Pic 6: Jessica Hilsey Pic 7: Kelly Ferran Pic 8: Kelsey Mouw Pic 9: Designer, Douglas Hannant with models Emma Hall & Samantha Clark Pic 10:  Patrick Plank and Deb Clark – the fashion show experts!  Pic 11: Behind the scenes with makeup and hair  Pic 12:  l-r Kelly Ferran, Jessica Hilsey, Alex Rush, Kelsey Mouw, Ashley Cole, Emma Hall, Jacalyn Wood, Jordan Carsaw, Samantha Clark             The 5th annual Couture for a Cure was a HUGE success!  Partnering with the Van Andel Institute last Thursday night, Leigh’s showed the best of fall fashion from Leigh’s and flew in New York based designer Douglas Hannant for a sneak peak at spring with Hannant’s spring 2011 collection.  VAI was transformed  into a chic venue for a New York style runway show that entertained over 250 guests in helping to raise funds for important science research and education at VAI.  I’ve posted as many pictures as possible – it was such an amazing evening!!  Thank you to the Leigh’s team for all of your hardwork!  Thank you to the team at VAI and to Rachael Ruiz from eightWest for your commitment to the event.  Thank you to Douglas Hannant for coming to Grand Rapids to treat us to something very special!  Thanks to our fabulous models – great job!  And thank you to everyone who attended – you made the night a success!!!