Hey there! I am really excited about this new project that Margot O’leary and I started (she has a fashion, travel and philanthropy blog in the works). Our new venture is called The Prom Project. What we do is play dress up to give deserving girls a chance to be a princess for a night at their prom. Simple as that!
It was really important to me that when I started this blog, that I found ways to give back the talents and resources God has given me. When I met Margot, working together made perfect sense because she also loves fashion, but has a passion for sharing gifts and lending a hand. We are all in need of others gifts from time to time…I am certainly no stranger to that. As much as I adore it (and will never quit it) just Fashion can get superficial FAST. This felt the perfect opportunity to do what we love AND give back.
We have a big vision for The Prom Project and would love any referrals. If you know anyone who can’t afford the prom experience they deserve, please email me anytime in the next 10 months (we have until next April, so no rush).
Because Kiki is a minor, I won’t go into detail about her story, but let me just say this girl deserved the pampering in a big way. She was so sweet and lively. I asked her what she wanted to be and she said “something in the entertainment industry.” Her sister then jumped in and said “She wants to be famous!” She manifested that in the pictures above. My favorite shots are of her twirling because you can feel her infectiuous personality.
We could not have done this without Jade Baird (makeup), Lindsay Cantano (hair), Simon Blundell and Ypsilon Dresses. Which reminds me….if you are a dress, jewelry, shoe or any other type of prom vendor that would like to get involved, we want to hear from you!
Thanks for stopping by! Much love to you all
chelsea says
April 16, 2014 at 8:58 amWow, what an incredible project, I love this. And she just looks so beautiful and radiant. Great to see a group of insanely talented ladies give back and help this cute girl!
Angie says
April 17, 2014 at 9:48 amthx Chelsea
Harley says
April 16, 2014 at 9:22 amShe looks so happy and beautiful.
Angie says
April 16, 2014 at 1:07 pmShe was an absolute joy
Jess says
April 16, 2014 at 9:39 amSo beautiful and touching. I’d love to get involved somehow. If you ever need extra helping hands, let me know! 🙂 xx
Angie says
April 16, 2014 at 1:08 pmThank you Jess!
Sofia says
April 17, 2014 at 5:28 amBeautiful!!! The smile says it all.
Love,
Sofia
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Shelly says
April 19, 2014 at 7:20 amSuch a wonderful idea to mix your love of fashion with helping young girls feel radiant for a night! Kiki looks absolutely gorgeous, and she looks like she had the time of her life!
Shelly
Angie says
April 21, 2014 at 10:59 pmThank you for your kind words. xo
Chrissy says
March 16, 2015 at 8:32 amYou gave this beautiful young lady a priceless gift that she will never forget. Every young lady deserves to feel like a beautiful princess but unfortunately not every young lady does. I think this was a wonderful way to use your god given talent. I hope you do more projects like this one. I volunteer at a homeless shelter for single women and children and I’ve seen makeover’s done on the client’s and it is amazing to see how much of a difference it makes in their lives.