Welcome to the Charlotte, North Carolina
Pure Fashion 2008-09
Celebration of Style and Virtue!
The Charlotte Pure Fashion model training program for 2008 will include many fun and exciting opportunities for a young lady's personal and physical development! Classes will include everything from how to walk the runway, hair and make-up lessons, developing public speaking skills, how to dress appropriately for every occasion, and improving manners! The 2009 Pure Fashion models will also participate in an outreach project. The training sessions will be offered over a course of 7 months which will culminate with the Pure Fashion Show in early April 2009. Date and location to be determined. Participation is open to girls ages 14-18. Applications are available online.
What’s it all about?
The following is an outline of the 2008-09 Pure Fashion Model Formation program designed to help teen girls develop into confident, virtuous, competent women. For as Aristotle said, "Happiness is a life of virtue." Don't miss out on this exciting program where you, or someone you know, can become a model of style and virtue. Please note that minor changes may be necessary as the 2008-09 program is finalized.
Opening Session: Orientation Sunday, September 14th. Spotlight on Beauty 2:00-4:00, St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Welcome from the Pure Fashion committee. You and your mom will meet the Pure Fashion organizational committee and learn what it means to be a Pure Fashion model. Distribute the Pure Fashion "Creed." We'll have snacks and watch clips from last year's fashion show!
Heart & Soul Retreat: Project Runway Saturday, October 18th 10:00-5:00, St. Patrick's Family Life Center (Dilworth)
This retreat will help develop the model's awareness that the fashion industry mitigates against true beauty and to commit them to working toward a culture of authentic beauty. The girls will learn about purity and how to live it personally, in their relationships with others, and with God.
Mother Daughter Tea: Sunday, November 9th at Charlotte Country Club 2465 Mecklenburg Avenue 2:00-4:00
Get ready to be treated like a princess while learning how to act like one, too! An afternoon focusing on "Pure Manners and Social Graces." Our young ladies will be reminded of the necessity of good manners which encourage respect and decency. The models will be inspired to act in accordance with their dignity as confident, capable, respectable young women. Price of the model's tea is included in the training program. Mothers/guests can order their tickets in October.
Christmas Mission: Sunday, December 14th, 1:00-4:00. Place and time TBD.
"Blessed are the Pure of Heart"
As the Pure Fashion models prepare their hearts for the Holiday Season, what could be a more beautiful way to display their true beauty than by creating an opportunity for them to love and serve others. Our Pure Fashion models will have an opportunity to do an outreach project and help those in need while cultivating the virtues of charity and generosity. For as we know, authentic beauty stems from a heart filled with love and concern for others.
Reflections: Sunday, January 11th Varji & Varji Salon and Spa 720 Govenor Morrison Street Suite 720
As a Pure Fashion model, you will receive a complimentary haircut from one of Charlotte's premier hair salons. In addition, you will be invited to the salon for a workshop in makeup and hair styling. On this day you will also have your Pure Fashion headshot taken which will be used in the program book at the Pure Fashion Show in April. The 2009 Pure Fashion models will also receive their own "Pure Fashion make-up kit with the make-up they need to enhance their own natural beauty! This will be a fun day for the girls to learn make-up tips and hairstyling techniques from some of Charlotte's most talented hair and make-up artists!
Elegant Expression: Sunday, February 8th Place and time TBD.
Charlotte's Pure Fashion Models are going to be leaders and trendsetters, and will therefore benefit by developing their communication skills. Models will develop confidence as they learn that their fresh and virtuous message captivates their audience. They will learn about overcoming stage fright and how to write a talk or presentation.
Runways of Life: Sunday, March 8th: Place and time TBD.
Charlotte's Pure Fashion models will not only talk the talk but they will walk the walk...with elegance, confidence, grace, and dignity! Our body language and posture speak volumes before we even say a word! Pure Fashion aims to develop personal confidence through instruction on walking, sitting, and standing like a young lady....because we never get a second chance to make a first impression.
The Week Before the Show:
Fittings and final rehearsals. All models must be available for fittings! This is an exciting week in Pure Fashion as we go through the final touches and prepare for our big show! Fittings will be held at Dillard's at South Park Mall from 4:00-9:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the rehearsal on Saturday before the Sunday show.
The Fashion Show
Early April, date TBD
It's Showtime!! Our Second Annual Charlotte Pure Fashion Show will be held in early April (venue decision pending). Stay tuned more details to come as the date approaches!
Particpation in all of the scheduled sessions is required. Any model who misses more than one training session, will not be able to model in the fashion show. In addition, all rehearsals and fittings are mandatory for particpation in the fashion show.
Through the program, all the Pure Fashion models will receive:
- A free hair cut and make-up consultation
- Professional training from talented guest speakers
- Pure Fashion make-up
- Pure Fashion t-shirt
- a DVD of the 2009 Pure Fashion Show
and an opportunity to model in Charlotte's largest and most spectacular fashion show! All of this for only $225.00. Models must be in grades 8-12 or 14-18 years old. For questions, please contact Kristin Smith at bsmith885@carolina.rr.com
Apply any time! Just click on "Become a Model", and fill out the online application. The application is free. Model selection takes place in September. Program fees will be due with the Model's acceptance. All applicants will be considered for the 2008-09 program which kicks off in September 2008.