Goodwill Tips: Little Black Dress Fashion Show & Boutique Warsaw...behind the scenes

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Little Black Dress Fashion Show & Boutique Warsaw...behind the scenes

Hi Everyone!

Maxin and I have been busy pulling outfits and styling looks for the 20 models you'll see on the runway at the Little Black Dress Fashion Show & Boutique in Warsaw on Thursday, September 22.

We thought we'd give you a sneak peek into the behind the scenes of the show. We like to call this our 'managed chaos'! We've pulled together 60 looks for this year's event. On the runway, be sure to look for that 70's-80's influence in the trends. Also take note of the "pumpkin spice" and "bodacious" colors in the outfits.

This is going to be an amazing event that not only supports Goodwill Industries of Michiana, but also the arts through Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts. Can't wait to see YOU at the show, and show you how all this chaos becomes an amazingly styled event!

See you soon!

Lorie Marrero

Certified Professional Organizer® Lorie Marrero is the bestselling author of The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life and The Home Office Handbook. She is also the creator of ClutterDiet.com, an innovative program allowing anyone to get expert help at an affordable price. Her organizing books and products are sold online and in stores nationwide. Lorie is a spokesperson for Goodwill Industries International, and she is a sought-after media expert and Contributing Editor for Woman's Day. She has also served as a spokesperson for many other companies, including Staples, Brother, and Microsoft, and she happily lives in Austin TX.

Kathy Friend

Kathy is a nationally known Wardrobe Stylist and Image Consultant and the President of the Style & Image Institute.

She has styled looks for celebrities in Hollywood for Warner Brothers, amazing looks for red carpet events, for political campaigns, for everyday people like you and me. Kathy writes for several magazines and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs as a Fashion Expert.

Through the Style & Image Institute, she trains and certifies others who want to be a personal stylist and has founded ROCK! What You’ve Got, a program to celebrate inner and outer beauty of girls 8 – 108!

Kathy prides herself as a ‘fashion therapist, and is convinced that the right pair of shoes CAN change your life.

Debie Coble

Debie Coble is the President & CEO for Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc. She started with the organization in 1990 as a store manager. Later that year she started serving in the department that executes the mission of Goodwill.

In 1996 she became the Vice President of Workforce Development Services, and in November of 2013, she began serving as the President & CEO.

Debie has an undergraduate degree in business management from Anderson University and a Masters in Public and Environmental Affairs from Indiana University. She completed Goodwill Industries International’s Executive Training Program in 2007. She serves on the board of the Association for Fundraising Professionals, the St. Joseph County Re-Entry Task Force and the South Bend Violence Reduction Taskforce.

Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.

VISION

We envision a community where all individuals with disabilities and disadvantages will have opportunities to enjoy the full benefits of competitive employment. To make this vision become reality, we will focus on being the leading provider of workforce development services in the communities we serve. The core of our programs and services will continue to empower each individual to be productive and independent based on his or her abilities.

MISSION

Our Mission is to strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through education, training and job placement.

VALUES

Work - We believe in the inherent value of work; if there is work, there is hope. Work has a greater value than charity.

Respect - We treat all people with dignity and respect.

Stewardship - We honor our heritage by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible.

Ethics - We commit to strive to meet the highest ethical standards.

Learning - We challenge each other to strive for excellence and to continually learn.

Innovation - We embrace continuous improvement, bold creativity and change.