GLAM4GOOD

It's been one week since I embarked on the journey of a lifetime that  led me to meet new friends, see stunning sites, be offered unbelievable opportunities and help create the perfect atmosphere for four amazing girls. Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you this little story about my trip to Seventeen Magazine to assist one of the most amazing organizations in the world, Glam4Good, with their event to help four gorgeous Make-A-Wish girls fulfill their dream of becoming a model.

It's 8:45 and I arrive. I'm nervous and yet shaking with excitement as I make my way into the Hearst Building and up the elevator to the Seventeen studios. Today I have the opportunity to change four girls lives with something I've been passionate for years, fashion. Within the first ten minutes I'm put to work hanging designer dresses such as Zac Posen, Viktor & Rold, Dior, Alexander McQueen, shall I go on? Because I can... Versache, Oscar De La Renta, Dolce and Gabbana... You get the idea.

We then proceed to sorting the trunks  of shoes and bags  of accessories. Twenty-five trays of bangles, necklaces, rings, earrings, you-name-it, we-trayed-it, are laid out and sorted by style and color. After that, over 60 pairs of shoes, ranging from sexy metallic Pradas to the always classic red bottom Louis Vuittons, are arranged above the jewelry.

Even though we are preoccupied with sorting and arranging and drooling over all the fantastic items strewn throughout the studio, we can't help but notice Glam4Good founder, Mary Alice Stephenson, come in the room and introduce herself, as if she needs it. At six foot tall, Stephenson struts into the studio with a personality so welcoming, I instantly feel as though we were old friends, just catching up, instead of mere acquaintances meeting face-to-face for the first time. Two other girls also accompany me in volunteering their time to make this special day perfect. Leona (far left) and Jordan (far right) help with arranging the jewelry, sorting the shoes and helping to make the day perfect!

(From left to right: Breck Bruns, Tyerra Scott-Thurman, Taylor Nunez and Adahmm Quiroga)

Finally, the beautiful models arrive with their families. I'm chosen to be in a small group that meets them at the top of the stairs where the behind-the-scenes camera snaps the first pictures. It's then up the elevator and onto a mini tour of the Seventeen office before heading back down to the studios to begin the makeover of a lifetime. The girls, Breck Bruns, Tyerra Scott-Thurman, Taylor Nunez and Adahmm Quiroga (pictured above in their final look) are primped, pampered and, their outfits, perfected. After the spectacular hair and makeup crew clipped in hair extensions, created a Taylor Swift makeup look, perfected the smoky eye and had the popular teal eyeliner trend painted on their faces, they begin searching for the one dress that was meant for them.

Photo shoot time. The girls rock out to a play list of their choice; Taylor Swift, Rihanna and other popular artist blast through the speakers. With the beats reverberating throughout the room, every girls takes her turn posing and having a blast in front of the camera, receiving the whole experience as the Glam4Good crew touches up hair and makeup in between shots. Finally, after nearly eight hours being exceptionally glamorous, the day is over and it's clean up time. Dresses go back in their bags and shoes in their cases. I say my goodbyes and lock my memories in my mind so that they'll never fade.

Here's some pictures from my trip, I enjoyed it and so I hope you all love the pictures!

That's Gina Kelly on the left, she's Seventeen's Fashion Director!

All of the FABULOUS volunteers!

You'll Never Believe

 Look right, look left, look up, check the time. 17 Seconds have gone by! How fantastic! She clicks the refresh button and reloads her email for the fourth time that minute, but there it is. What she's been waiting for. You'll understand in a few days.

ABOUT THE LOOK: Isn't it supposed to be fall? Cooler weather is supposed to be coming, right? Because when I put on these fancy leggings, I didn't know I was going to sweat myself out of them. Anyway, today I went for a slightly more sophisticated style than I have been doing. Everything is from Rue21 except for the boots. I noticed a lot of cat print and inspiration on the runway this season, so I decided these cheetah print, baroque leggings would be a fine choice for such a day. Sorry to rant on and on, but I have some fantastic news that I'll tell you in a day or so! (Hint Hint, it has to do with the amazing organization Glam4Good)

Behind the Scenes

No words. Just pictures. Don't laugh. Or do.

Don't Double Cross Me

She's pretty excited, no, extraordinarily excited. She's grabbin' a home girl and heading to a bigger town for a weekend. Not just any weekend though, the Kansas City Fashion Week. It's going to be spectacular.

ABOUT THE LOOK: I'm not a super big fan of upside down crosses, but this dress was simply beautiful! The fit laid perfectly on me and I still love the asymmetrical trend. I mixed different styles here; I'm satisfied with the result. The dress has a somewhat rocker-chic vibe, but the necklace sends a tribal feel. Mixing trends and styles always seems to result in something marvelous. Give it try! 

BEHIND THE SCENES: None!! Yet... There were so many funny bloopers, I'm putting them in another post!

Bada-Bing Bada-Boom

Her eyes are heavy, her agenda is full, her room is messy. She's overworked, over-exhausted and is wondering why opossum has an o at the beginning of it on top of everything. It's time for her to toss her schedule into a garbage basket and wipe the slate clean. Take a break and take a nap. Anyone else with her?

ABOUT THE LOOK: I feel leggings are good for any nearly weather. When it's hot outside, they're thin enough to keep someone cool, yet, in the winter they seem to keep me warm, especially when one put tights beneath them. Everyone should have a pair (or 7!) of leggings for this fall. They're a staple piece and are right for everybody because they come in so many styles. I've seen rocker ones with studs and spikes, girly ones with ribbons and pretty pink designs, artsy ones with ice cream dripping down them and more! So grab a pair and tell me what they look like!

 BLOOPERS: I was trying to get up. What cha' gunna do?