Last Wednesday night, My Sisters Closet, a gem of a store filled with wonderful finds (This social enterprise that supports Battered Women’s Support Services) was packed. Pedestrians glanced through the windows to see what was causing the laughter and fun. Our volunteer stylists teamed up with their volunteers to help find 6 of our ladies something special to wear walking down the Runway during Celebration of Dignity Gala Fundraiser at Hive Vancouver (128 West Hastings Suite 210).
“I can’t remember the last time I got to pick something out in a store,” said one participant. On Saturday, December 15th, 10 of our participants will walk down the runway for an eco fashion show. Laughter, hugs, and posing for photographer, Ken Villeneuve peppered the conversation and the act of trying on clothes.
Last night several of our participants gathered in the wellness room at the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre. While Beauty Night activities commenced upstairs, our volunteer stylists Angela, Christine and Emily worked on walking. Participants ranged from 19 to 87 years of age, body types, and ethnicities proving that all of us are beautiful.
“We are so grateful with the support of My Sister’s Closet,” explains Beauty Night Founder, Caroline MacGillivray. “For an eco fashion show, it felt like a natural alignment. The monies raised from their social enterprise support the wonderful work that Battered Women’s Support Services offers. We are thrilled that each lady got to pick out 2 outfits in. It’s been a beautiful opportunity to work with My Sister’s Closet, Hive Vancouver and all of our amazing supporters who are making this event possible. I can’t wait to see each woman walk tall and with confidence on Saturday!”
Top 5 Tips of Walking with Confidence
1) Own your space.
2) Take your time.
3) Face Book Photos – take time to pose.
4) Breathe
5) If you fall, get up and keep walking
If you would like to come to Celebration of Dignity, you can purchase tickets right here.
* If you enter promo code bnsbffs, you will get 50% off your ticket
