It was one afternoon in very-early May that I felt the need to actually stand up and do something about the devastatingly horrible Breast Cancer (did you know that one in three women is affected by BC in their lifetime? Shocking…).
I decided that although I would never ever want to study medicine (I can’t stand blood, feel faint at the mention of needles, and am generally terrified of all things hospital-related), I could still help out via my passion – fashion styling.
And so began the six months of preperation for my event, FASHION FIGHTS: Breast Cancer.
The event was overwhelmingly stressful to organise, but by October 15th I’d independently organised and accomplished a hugely successful event with over 250 guests in attendance, 15 awesome local (established & emerging) designers showing off their talent, champagne and slushy-cocktails flowing, and some delicious canapes…+ great music mixed by local DJ Jackness…+ some seriously hot Scene models…+ some fabulously dressed people…+ some publications and a TV show in attendance…the list goes on really.
FF:BC raised over $6,400 for The National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Laura GregoryMy wonderful backstage crew
- She Said Yoo Hoo
The runway!
- On Tour
Filming...
- T-SHAY
Amazing MC Ashleigh Munro-Smith
- Betty Sugar
National Breast Cancer Foundation speaker, Lindsay
- Natasha Mapleson accessorised by Belle Bijoux
Mylie, backstage co-ordinator extraordinaire
- Jonte Pike
Models' interval outfits from Cite Clothing
- Lonely 8-Bit Heroes
Crowd
- Pardon My French
- CINNshe
Catering by Catergirls
- Bernice Sara Swim & Resort accessorised by La Belle by Claire
Calling the show!
- LittleGracie
A sweet end to the evening, thanks to Catie's Cookies & Cupcakes!
- Poppy Lissiman
Despite the exhaustion post-event, I feel so incredibly proud to have been involved in fundraising for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and am beyond thankful to every single person who helped turn my dream fashion fundraising event into a reality.
Plans for another FASHION FIGHTS event will begin in 2011, and this time I’ll be looking for one or two assistants to help ensure the next event is even bigger and better!
Forever keeping you Stylish (and charitably!),
E
xo
P.S. Many thanks to John Koh photography for the above photos.
P.P.S. If you’d be interested in joining my FASHION FIGHTS team as an assistant, email your resume through to fashionstylingbyeb@gmail.com!
