Saturday 20th September 2014 went in a whirlwind of colour, music, make-up and laughter! The Catwalk Show at The Railway Telegraph took place showcasing local designers taking part in Forest Hill Fashion Week. All I remember that I was working on about two hours sleep and that I had a LOT of fun! Thanks to Kate Addoh, Catwalk Organiser whose patience (and capacity to send copious emails in the wee hours) knows no bounds! Thanks also to Louise Brooks, Charlotte Cameron (unofficial self-appointed Reddskin show segment photographer), Super Models and booty shakers Layia Johnson, Sharon Samuels and Jordan Bolessa and the WONDERFUL designers I had the privilege to work alongside. As well as the talented Make-Up Artists, dressers and helpers who made this AWESOME day possible!
Make yourself a cuppa and pull up a seat. Here is a small selection of photos from the day. Enjoy!
The ever smiling face of FHFW Layia Johnson.
Model Sharon raring to go
Make-up corner. One of our wonderful volunteer MUA starting to work on model Jordon.
Backstage. Calm waiting before the storm...
One of the BEAUTIFUL hairstyles created by our team of volunteer hairdressers.
Catwalk ready. Spaces filling up...
Sharon begins the Reddskin show strutting her stuff in a two-piece and matching upcycled slouch shoulder bag.
The legs are revealed!
Jordon looking fierce in an upcycled shirt with matching drop-crotch trousers, bow-tie and upcycled hessian Duffle bag.
Layia rocks a bespoke upcycled hessian wedding gown with African cotton head wrap and sheer veil. Jordon gets ready to move in!
The happy couple turn the FHFW catwalk into their dance floor!
Happy? Much?
FUN TIIIIMES!
Well well well! What a day! I don't need to tell you how much fun I had and you can see that my models weren't too shabby in the boogie down stakes either!
There are many more photos of all the designers involved at www.foresthillfashion.com
If you want to see the upcycled wedding gown in all its gorgeous glory pop down and have a look in the window display at Calabash!
K x