Scholarship Contest at FIDM...

It was my pleasure to work with FIDM students yet again for an amazing scholarship opportunity. The student chosen would be given financial assistance to join the IMPD program. In this program, students travel, work with actual brands, and design their own collection based on the brand and trend. I have worked with them several times before, and it's great to see how hard these students work to deliver the best product. Here's a behind the scenes look at the models getting ready to be judged. Can't show off too much.......this IS a contest!

This one had a long skirt with a train on it, think if Rihanna got married with that red hair she's been rocking...this design put that image in my head, really cool idea!

There are some truly talented students at FIDM. This designers concept was a tribute to her Colombian heritage. She actually had hand made fruit made out of fabric sewn on to this model's skirt. Very creative! May the best designer win!!

And the winner is....

We've been talking about the Prom Makeover Contest for a few weeks now, and the Sacramento winner had her makeover today! Congratulations to Davis High School's own, Bianca Brown. After reading her heartfelt story, it was clear how deserving she was. (Bianca tearing up below)

A bad hair day comes and goes for most, but for Bianca Brown “bad hair days” are plentiful. Not so in the traditional way, but in a symbolic way that reflects the current situation of her family. Having to care for her ailing mother each day, Bianca wishes that she could stress over and think of simply having a bad hair day.

For the past 3 years, Bianca has been the rock that keeps her family together as her mother struggles with overcoming brain surgery. Bianca’s mother is unable to work, thus leaving very little extra money for the fun stuff and high school memories such as prom. As Bianca nears her prom, she worries that she will not have all that she needs including the help from her mom to give her the classy sewn in weave that she wants. Though not a professional stylist, Bianca’s mom always made sure her girls looked good. Because of her strength, Bianca deserves a day of fun and excitement that is just about her. I hope that you will consider her and make her prom memorable and special.
We were really excited to have chosen her as the winner of our contest. She had her hair styled by Sharie Lewis of DreamGirls Fine Hair Imports & Salon in Elk Grove, and her make up done by me! The day was full of fun, laughter, and at some moments, tears. Bianca was very thankful, and we were all humbled by the experience.

Here is a before and after shot of Bianca.

Thank you FIDM Fashion Club for involving me in such a wonderful gift!!

Prom Makeover Giveaway!! So excited...

Two lucky winners will get their hair and makeup styled for Prom at Dream Girls Fine Hair Imports and Salon for a total value of up to $350 (for each winner)! Plus, celebrity Makeup Artist Tai Young-Jackson will be styling the makeup!

All you have to do is write (in 150 words or less) about a bad hair day you experienced and why you deserve a Prom makeover. Send your story along with the following information in an email to contest@dghair.com with the subject line “Prom Makeover Contest:”

• Full name
• Age
• Phone number where you can be reached
• High school and city
• Date of your prom (as in calendar day)

There are two Dream Girls Fine Hair Imports and Salon locations. One winner will be selected for the Culver City, CA location (in the Los Angeles area), and the other winner will be selected for the Elk Grove, CA location (near Sacramento). The winners must arrange for their own transportation to Dream Girls Fine Hair Imports and Salon.

To qualify, you must be a senior in high school, and your Prom must be between April 24-June 13, 2010.

The contest starts today. All entries must be received by midnight on April 22, 2010. Good luck!!

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