Mba | Top Image and Fashion Consultant | Milwaukee

I was asked by the Metropolitan Builders Association to create and produce 2 fashion shows at their Home and Remodeling show. They decided to go in a slightly different direction this year and try some new ideas. Enter: Impeccable Image LLC. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fashion show at a home show but I thought it was a great idea. Give the attendees some unexpected excitement and some great fashion ideas.

I decided that a high fashion vibe wouldn’t be entirely appropriate for the attendees of this event. A more approachable, semi-casual and somewhat dressy look would be much better. I met with Tina Christy, the owner of Mainstream Boutique in Delafield and we determined what clothes would achieve that vision. Tina is a dream to work with and her clothes are gorgeous (as you see from the photos). I highly recommend you visit her boutique and get your fun items from her. http://www.mainstreamboutique.com/franchise/wisconsin/index.html

Wendy Bain, who is an instructor at John Casablancas Modeling & Career Centers, was my right-hand woman who helped tremendously with finding some of the models, including herself. She also chose and prepared all of the music for the show. I couldn’t have done it without her!

Joann Ringer, who is a cosmetologist, did the hair and makeup with her usual aplomb. She is an absolute joy to work with and does everything with excellence. Joann sells Motives Cosmetics which is an excellent line of makeup that people such as Jennifer Lopez wear. You can check out the products at http://www.joannringer.com/

Rachel Womack, who is a professional videographer and owner of http://www.todayandforevervideos.com/home, put aside her camera to be a dresser for the models. Rachel was a huge help to the models who were very glad she was there to help since they only had a couple of minutes to change between looks.

The 2 fashion shows went off without a hitch and got rave reviews, including from the sponsors. We’ve been asked back next year with our choice of dates and times. Mission accomplished!

Models' first looks

Heather getting beautified by Joann

Wendy's LBD & embossed jacket

Denise's pleated silver dress

Karen's blue coat and blingy top & bottom

Heather's silver flower dress

Kerry's red coat & LBD

The whole crew in final looks

The Women’s Council of the Metropolitan Builders Association hosted and sponsored their second annual Woman’s Career Workshop at La Casa de Esperanza in Waukesha, WI on June 1st.

There was a moving, motivational opening speech by Sarah White (@imsosarah on twitter) and then the attendees went to different workshops with valuable information about resumes and interviewing. There were booths they could visit with resources for them to use and potential professional opportunities.

At lunch time I put on a fashion show that educated the attendees on dressing for different aspects of professional life including interviewing. The majority of fashions were donated by Hope Center of Waukesha, coordinated by Griselle Cruz.

There were 20 looks in 3 categories of interviewing, on the job and casual Friday. The looks in casual Friday were still professional, yet comfortable; no typical jeans were shown.

The best thing about this fashion show was that all of the clothes were raffled off to the attendees after the show so they went home with a free new outfit, garment or accessory to further their professional journey.

A huge thanks to Karen Brienzo, the president of the Women’s Concil who put in countless hours to make the workshop happen, along with the committee and all of the volunteers who gave their time and expertise.

An enormous thanks to Beth Thompson and her hair and makeup professionals from The Academy Waukesha/Paul Mitchell. They did an awesome job with the models’ hairstyles and makeup.

An extra special thanks to the models who did an outstanding job showing off the fashions. Below are pictures of the fashions modeled and given away. I included a picture of Patricia that’s totally out of focus, but if you look at the audience’s faces, you can see that they’re loving it because Patricia is working it so hard.