2008 Baltimore's Fashion Week Magazine

An Evening View of City Hall (Across From The War Memorial - Location of Baltimore’s Fashion Week)

Office of the Mayor Mayor Sheila Dixon became the 48th Mayor of Baltimore on January 17, 2007, succeeding Mayor Martin O'Malley. She holds the distinction of being the first woman ever to hold this position.

For two decades in public office, Mayor Dixon has been a champion of neighborhoods and a pioneer for women and minorities. In 1987, she won a seat on the Baltimore City Council representing the 4th Council District, where she served for 12 years. In 1999, she became the first African-American woman elected as City Council President.

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KAS COLLECTION, INC.

Photograph Courtesy of Realistic Art Photography

KAS COLLECTION, INC.

Photographs Courtesy Realistic Art Photography

KAS COLLECTION, INC.

Photograph Courtesy of Diamond Digital Portraits

KAS COLLECTION, INC.

Photograph Courtesy of Realistic Art Photography

KAS COLLECTION, INC.

Kenneth Flannagan, Designer ~ KAS Collection, Inc. Gown designed specifically for Mayor Sheila Dixonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance during the Opening Runway Event on Monday, August 11, 2008 ~ THINK PINK!!

A portion of the proceeds from this event were donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Maryland Photograph Courtesy of Realistic Art Photography

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“I [remember when I] did a lovely young lady for a photo competition, Cornwell said. Her mother was coloring her hair with products she could buy from the local store, she was a very light blonde, and it was a very bad color. Her hair was also very long. She was just signed with a local agency, we worked on her model portfolio for her, I knew she had much more potential-she just needed a new look. “ Cornwell decided to ask her agent if the team of him and Coburn could

LCE WITHOUT GABBANA.” give the young lady a makeover.

Within a few hours, the agent approved and Cornwell falicitated a makeover with impact.

“She told me I changed her life,” Cornwell said. To me that is what a makeover is about. We shot a new portfolio for her for free! It made such a difference!”

Cornwell treats all his clients with the same respect and gratitude because a makeover isn’t just skinning deep, but it’s life altering.

“I want them to feel that they were advised,” Cornwell said. Their opinion of their hair and how it works in to

their lifestyle matters to me. When you communicate you gain your clients trust. When these elements come together you can create a look that people are happy with, a look that people can style, and you keep them feeling fresh and fabulous!â&#x20AC;?

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Photographs Courtesy of Diamond Digital Portraits

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EVENT PROCEEDS RECIPIENTS Susan G. Komen Foundation -- Maryland Sylvan Beach Foundation HERO Today’s Youth Center

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