Posts Tagged ‘Georgia Public Broadcasting’

UC and Beyond

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

urbancouture-vincent-martinez-fashionadoOver the years, I have kept in touch with former grads of UrbanCouture, UC. Being a ’senior designer’ is an intense and powerful experience for them and for me. We, parents included, go through so much emotion, stress and excitement as our fashion rock stars are busy creating looks for the runway and producing big events. ts a bonding experience for all.

This summer, I had lunch with Sarah Darrow and her mom Melissa. We talked about moving away for college and fashion careers. I’ve also stayed in contact with Taylor, Savanna, Shelby, Sarah C. and Kelsi, who stopped by to visit this week before she leaves for college next week.

As an educator, it is incredibly rewarding to feel that perhaps you’ve had an impact or made a difference in these young lives – to the point that they want to stay in contact with you.

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Yesterday, I met up with UC Designer Claire Buyens and her mom, Jenny, for lunch at Rosebud, in Virginia Highlands. (more…)

Sexy Poodle

Friday, July 16th, 2010

SIMONE’S Makeover…

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A few years ago, I met this man with the most spectacular looking standard poodle I’d ever seen. We were at a shoot for an independent film about dogs. I had wanted a standard for a very long time and this encounter pretty much sealed the deal and my search began.

The man’s name is Barry Bourgeois and he owns a doggie daycare and grooming salon. I was so impressed with the look and cut of his dog that I knew right there and then, he would be my dog’s groomer, someday.

Canine House of Style, in midtown, is Barry’s establishment and Simone’s beauty parlor every six weeks.

Simone – Before Makeover:

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Puppy Love

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

For 3 wonderful hours, it was puppy love at Piedmont Bark Sunday afternoon. Pets Are Loving Support hosted their annual Pet Cotillion where they choose the new  ”Spokespet” for the year. Eighteen precious doggies and one sweet feline named “Liz” entered the competition about a month ago. Owners campaigned feverishly for weeks for the chance that their beloved pet could win the  coveted title.

*Cast your free, online  VOTE HERE and help PALS continue to feed the companion pets of the critically ill and elderly.

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