Last week I introduced you to my models for the Goodwill Industries NY/NJ Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) Fashion Show in conjunction with the New York City’s Mayor’s Office for People With Disabilities.
In case you’re just tuning in I was one of a handful of bloggers asked to style 3 brilliant models with visible and non-visible disabilities in business attire for a fashion show honoring National Disability Awareness Month.
image provided by goodwill
Above is the whole gang! Models, bloggers and organizers.
Oh Patsy! He was the biggest cheerleader all night. Ecstatic in the Armani suit and Marc Jacobs tie I pulled for him in the Goodwill East Harlem store. He kept singing I Got the Moves Like Jagger! Such a great spirit that Patsy. So thrilled he was my male model.
Felicia BEFORE
AFTER!
Felicia is literally sunshine, the happiest and most positive type of person there is. And she’s a stunner in this dress from Target, blazer by Ann Taylor, and Nine West shoes all thrifted from Goodwill East Harlem.
One of the points I was trying to get across is not to be afraid to add fun to your 9-5 wear by adding color and texture. This gem colored purple dress goes from day to evening easily, but really I think it’s her smile that makes her whole look. Felicia told me she felt so great and so happy in her outfit.
Back story! I really could not get out of work early enough to dress my models and Felicia’s rack got a little disheveled. I had pulled the below outfit which I kind of felt in my heart she would pick. Being a young, super pretty, super sexy woman I knew Felicia would love the leopard, and she DID! All the models got to take outfits home and after a lot of debate and parading around the below dress I pulled from East Harlem Goodwill is what Felicia ended up choosing.
Athena BEFORE!
AFTER!
Athena was the only model I actually got to pull with. She works at the Goodwill East Harlem store and she is adored by everyone. We had a great time pulling clothes! When I first met Athena I asked her how she wanted to look and she exclaimed, “I want to look really NICE!!!!” And so I put her in this vintage velvet dress with a multi-strand necklace. The texture and richness of the dress is amazing and throwing this cardigan over it made it work appropriate. She was such a fun model to work with!
And here are some pics from the event.
Top-waiting audience; below models prepping 🙂
MODELS! MODELS! MODELS!
I LOVE this image of Athena, it’s totally a moment. It was after the show and she jumped up and said YAY!
Everyone on the runway at the end of the show :).
Oh friends! I had the best time! The energy was so positive and happy. All the models looked fantastic and were super excited about their outfits.
It’s crazy because I took away something incredibly profound from the DMD Fashion Show. Clothing is waaaaaay more than fashion. I don’t know if I can describe the empowerment and happiness the models evoked; from getting their makeup done to being styled by us bloggers to getting asked for a million pictures, I heard more than once that they were going to remember this forever…and really it made me so so happy.
Thank you again to Goodwill NY/NJ for allowing me to be a part of the DMD Fashion Show. It was an amazing night!
If you’d like to see more pictures (there’s much more to see) head over HERE and if you’d like to read the Goodwill coverage head over HERE.
This is amazing – seeing people who wouldn’t be that affected by fashion in their everyday life suddenly being so excited and empowered by it is so inspiring!
Thanks for sharing this,
Laura
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what an awesome opportunity! great makeovers 🙂
xoxo
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Awww, this looks super fun!!! It must have been a great experience. You made them look absolutely FAAAAAAB-ulous, darling. 🙂
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This event is so amazing! I wish this happened every season in every city! A brilliant idea!
You did a wonderful job, and I’m just so happy to read your blog about it! A very inspiring moment indeed!
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friend, you are one of the most beautiful people I know! this looks like such and amazing event to be a part of and as I said before, I can’t think of a better blogger suited for the role. I would have loved to be there, even just as an observer. The energy of the event really resinates in your photos. The East Harlem goodwill has some killer finds!
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Aw Jamillah this just warms my heart. You did an amazing job styling them. I need to visit that goodwill, seems like there are some great pieces in there. I think is just great that you got to be part of that event. That positive energy really came across in your post.
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Jamillah…I adore you! You are a beautiful, gorgeous, most kind-hearted girl I have ever met. You did a great job on the girls, especially Athena! She looks, hot!!! It is truly a memorable event!
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YEY – great post!
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What a great moment to capture with Athena! I really love reading about events like this. This is wonderful Jamillah, nice work. 🙂
You did a great job! I love that purple dress on Felicia and Athena looks fabulous in the black velvet. I like what you did with Patsy too. tie just the right length and sleeves of dress shirt peeking out of the suit jacket! Excellent!
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What an incredible event! I can just feel their joy as I was reading through this! How awesome of you to participate in this! 🙂
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That last photo is priceless! What an amazing experience, Jamillah. I’m so happy you got to do it. Your models all look fabulous, though I have to admit that Felicia’s outfit is my favorite. 🙂 Awesome job!
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I must admit that this post brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing opportunity to do good. I feel so proud of everyone!
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Aw Courtney, thank you so much. It warms my heart that the post touched you. Have a wonderful day, friend.