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Fashion Show 2021

Greetings! This year, for Fall 2021, we bring to you “This Is Your Season!”

During the last 23 months a lot has changed; we are living a different normal. However, we know clothes can change our attitude, disposition and brighten up our day without having anything to say. Clothes can even Fashion Show Executive make others smile, oh yes! You know what I am talking

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Director about, as you strut in your season, whether it is Winter, Elizabeth Ellis Spring, Summer or Fall, when you choose the right outfit it helps you to bring it All. Some of you are working from home meeting after meeting with presentations on Zoom, while you set up an office in your bedroom; knowing good and well from head to waist you have to bring it or you might be displaced. We want you to exude confidence, peace, control, poise and a readiness to do the task at hand; with clothes that are fun, casual, business, professional, and transforming. It is up to you to be! Today we will show you clothes that can do just that! Clothes that can be worn in all seasons. Jean wear, sweat suit, clothes that can be worn on a long drive exploring the coast or to a business meeting and so much more. You should feel comfortable and stylish at the same time. But above all take care of yourself, your faith, your family, your finance, and your friends and enjoy your freedom! I would like to thank the Fashion Show committee – Totress Beasley, Elois Moore, Cheryl Denise Scott, and Lady Dee Weathington, and DJ Geoffrey Gilstrap. Thank you to our awesome Designers: Hazel Salomon-Jimmy with Hazelsbagz, Valerie Johnson with “You Are So Beautiful” YOUnique Boutique, and Carolyn Wilbourn with Wilbourn Sisters Designs.

Thank You to Our Models:

Aine Baxter Alexis Bridges Desiree Glover Erin Green Jahmal Ellis Jairus Ellis Rhona Harris

Agnes Herz Stephanye Howard Donnie Johnson Jonathan Kennedy

Julian Spratling Lindsay Fletcher Weiss

Totress Beasley Elizabeth Ellis

Cheryl Denise Scott

Dee Weathington Elois Moore

DJ Geoff Gil

“The Motown of SoCal Real Estate”

Our Featured Designers:

Hazelsbagz & Apparel

Hazel Salomon-Jimmy established Hazelsbagz in 2001. She has raised thousands of dollars for women’s and children’s organizations on the West Coast including: City of Hope • Cystic Fibrosis • Teen Challenge •California Council of the Blind • Emblem Clubs • Pasadena Symphony and many more. Hazel is a Soroptimist International member since 2010, and was recognized by Business Life Magazine in 2016 as a Women Achievers Honoree.

Wilbourn Sisters Designs

Designer extraordinaire Carolyn Wilbourn got her unique gift for designing from her mother Elizabeth, along with six other Sewing Sisters! Her creative styles are Afro-Centric with an Carolyn Wilbourn international flair crossing all cultures. Living in Paris, France and Germany gives her designs an edge that exudes confidence! She and her youngest sister have been partners for 39 years and currently own “Wilbourn Sisters Designs” in Los Angeles at 4745 W. Slauson Ave. and in Atlanta GA, at 134 Peachtree S. NW. Their specialty is custom designing on the spot, and ready-made designs from exotic lounge wear and resort wear to exclusive Red Carpet Elegance! Please make a conscious effort to have Carolyn dress you for your next engagement! You will greatly appreciate this chosen Woman of God!!

“You Are So Beautiful” YOUnique Boutique

“You Are So Beautiful” YOUnique Boutique is a Fashion Apparel Design studio in Riverside, CA. Valerie and Asia Johnson are a gifted mother & daughter design team. Together Valerie and Asia Johnson they offer a collection of one-of-a-kind, signature creations that can be transformed seven different ways. Designs to assist you in maximizing your YOUnique God-given beauty. Their designs include custom-made Shawl Wraps, Hats, Handbags, Fashion Jewelry and dolls. Valerie Johnson is a Fashion Coordinator, Artist, Image Consultant and Interior Decorator. She has been in business and in the fashion industry for the last 25 years. In 1990 Valerie attended LA Trade Tech where she studied fashion, interior design and merchandising. She became a instructor for FIDM (The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising) where she taught and recruited students in high schools and colleges. Her Motto: “Strut to Your Own Beat” and……. Always know that YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

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