Cousins Catwalk

The cousins did a runway show in the Spring, with my extensions, dresses, makeup, and direction. Unfortunately Patrick could not record upright from his tight position - - one gets the idea :) hehehe they all did amazingly well, like they surely practice... !

Family Time in Los Angeles

Late February I had treated P and C to the amazing horse/Cirque du Soleil show, "Cavalia". I had seen this show 4 years previously with my sister Sara and it was so beautiful and well-done that she and I sat and sobbed through all of it.

This time it was pretty much the exact same show save for 1 or 2 changed skits. I only sobbed the first few minutes when the horses come running out across the stage sans bridles, saddles or anything. Just free, playful and happy. Then I just sat on the edge of my seat and clapped hard and appreciatively throughout the show. It is a beautiful, highly recommended spectacle but if you especially know a thing about horses, your breath will be taken away at the massive training in front of your eyes. It is so beautiful and encompasses everything most dear to my heart: the Stage, live, ethnic musicians, an amazing, ethereal soprano, glorious lighting, detailed, colorful costumes, dancers and, of course, the horses.

After the show and before leaving Los Angeles we drove to the famous Olvera Street - one of my old haunts when I lived up there pursuing acting. Located in East LA, it's a tourist spot, not unlike Old Town in San Diego - with Mexican restaurants and shops galore. It is quaint and we had an amazing meal with margaritas for P and I.
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Olvera Street - LA

KUSI NEWS promotion for Fashion Plates show

My gazillionith time on morning news KUSI over the past 10 years. This time promoting the Fashion Plates show I just blogged about. Leonard Simpson (our runway producer who has hired me now some 11 years) always does a Style Guy segment each weekend and he featured knit designer Sharon Plache. See me model with 17 year old talent Alex Womack who just left San Diego to NYC where she signed with a boutique agency. The lighting is iffy at best at KUSI but if you want to see 2 girls really work hard in front of the camera and play off each other watch our portion of it towards the last couple minutes. I love modeling with girls 20 years younger than me - - a fun challenge! At least mine was the only name Leonard remembered and introduced :)

Video from Sharon Plache knits' segment

This is hilarious. The song for design knitter, Sharon Plache, increases so quickly that by the time my friends Feben and Saam do their walk after Nadia and I they are practically running. See quick-thinking Saam zigzag behind Feben who opted to do a one and a half on the runway, unbeknownst to Saam. (Young models, take note at how quick-thinking, chemistry and personality can overcome a snafu) hehehe. I love these girls!

Fashion Plates runway show

In late winter I walked the Fashion Plates runway show benefiting students who take home a backpack of food every weekend from The Food Bank in order to feed them until they get to school where they are fed breakfast and lunch by the State. Oh, yes - - there are starving kids in San Diego. Most of my teens qualify for the free lunches at my district but it was different to see the Caucasian-only contingent participate in the show and program that day. That said, good for the Food Bank!

I unfortunately deleted accidentally the professional photos from the show (drat! drat drat!) but luckily dear mom Teresa to young model Blayke had snapped away and we can see most of the show and enjoy the amazing backdrop set like a 50s diner.

I loved our opening Bettie Page looks - - you know Elsa loves period looks with her curvy hips!

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Fashion Plates Runway Show

Festival of Brides - Temecula, Ponte Winery

Festival of Bride's ~ Temecula from Impressive Creations on Vimeo.

I found this of an upscale bridal show I did last year for M Bride. It's called the Festival of Brides and there are about 4 or 5 in Southern California each spring. I do usually 2 of them. This videographer is stupendous at catching all the vendors and the glorious hot day out in wine country Temecula, CA. These shows are so detailed and beautiful and our couture gowns are amazing! I am so lucky to model in them!

**For those not wanting to watch the whole video (it is really well-done) you can see me at 1:40ish and 2:30ish and the very end with the girls. But it's worth it to watch the cinematography of the whole video. Courtesy of Impressive Creations.