SURI WEST RUNWAY FASHION SHOW Suri West in Wellington held it first fashion show on Tuesday, March 10. The tremendously successful event had more than 300 guests in attendance. Orchestrated by owners Maureen and John Pata, the fashion show allowed local designers to showcase the hottest trends in fashion, while guests enjoyed the updated and newly redesigned Suri West restaurant, formerly Coach House. Unique to this runway fashion show was that if patrons saw something they liked, they could purchase it that night. Featuring local designers Posch Boutique and Roxy Lulu, as well as hats by Designs by Rebecca, guests were sure to see something that caught their eye. After the show ended, the guests headed into a beautiful tent where everyone was free to browse, touch and take home some of the amazing looks that they just saw on the runway. The feedback from event guests was positive, especially since at most fashion events, attendees get a glance capturing the latest trends, but not the ability to purchase what they see the same night. That was the crucial element to event coordinator Maureen Pata. “I loved it,” guest Amanda Pedraza told Pata. “I always hate going to a show and leaving empty handed.” More than just a runway fashion show, the party kicked off at 7 p.m. with DJ Supreme launching the night’s festivities. Guests dined on the beautifully lit back patio, where they chose from a special fashion show menu and enjoyed the evening’s signature drink, a “Perfect Martini” made with Perfect Vodka, a sponsor of the event. After dinner, guests made their way to sit stageside along the runway to enjoy 45 minutes of nonstop looks featuring the latest fashions, showcased on exquisite models, along with the perfect hair and makeup touches to complement each look. Edmund James Salon was responsible for creating all the fabulous hair styles on all the models, while makeup was done by Arnovich Polania of Aarvada. The master of ceremonies for the event was Jule Guaglardi owner of Roxy Lulu, one of the first designers of the evening, which also showcased fashionable looks by Posch Boutique of Wellington. The beautiful hats seen on the models were from Designs By Rebecca, along with jewelry from B+ (Be Positive) Jewelry Co. Pata thanked everyone for their support, with a special thanks to the team at Suri West and expressed gratitude to Nicky Rogers Jimenez for Event Coordinator Maureen Pata all of her help and support. Suri West looks forward to more events like the March fashion show in the future as a way to thank all of its returning customers while meeting new customers and building new friendships. Owners Matthew Barger and John and Maureen Pata invite you to stop by Suri West, located at 13410 South Shore Blvd. in Wellington. The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to midnight. For more information, visit www.surirestaurant.com or call (561) 795-0080.
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may 2016 | wellington the magazine