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Have I told you how jealous I am that so many of the fashion bloggers out there have gotten to attend & cover the shows this past week?  Well, I am.  I think.  I mean, the fashion – I die (or I pee – if you read the Bubble)!  But the crowds, the mess, the stress, the total unorganization of it all…  I just don’t know.  I don’t know if it would all sit right with my total anality.  I guess I’m happy to watch the shows vicariously (but quietly) through a group of such amazing & articulate bloggers.  Never mind the fact that you guys score the best runway pictures!  Wheeeee!  I’m short & would never have a front row seat -<wink>. You guys never let me down.

Anyway, I got up to a bit of my own fashion show fun, on my own, in my southwestern corner of Florida during the weekend.  Two of my really good friends were starring on the catwalk of a local fashion show/luncheon put on by the Fort Myers Chapter of the IAAP (which they are both involved in).  The benefit raised money for their scholarship fund but it also gave me a chance to flex my (very awkward) press muscle.  I had full backstage access as well as spending time with good friends!  Wonderful Cloris came down from the Cape Coral Belkto provide all the fashion as well as commentary & plenty of prizes.  I personally won a door prize provided by the Party Lite rep in attendance – a nice little candle kit with lots of smellies.  Some of my favorite pics are below: 

 My adorable friend Stacy in our favorite of her outfits – a black & white combo with a tie-dyed top.  Hanging out with her is always so much fun.

Here we were backstage, pawing through the goods. That’s my friend Chris with her paws all over everything.  I chose not to leave prints LOL.

My personal favorite from the entire show – this painterly graphic skirt.  I like how raw the pattern looks.  Imagine it worn as a strapless dress with a black satin sash just under the bust.  Now, add some killer heels – with spikes.

And here is Chris modeling her fierce & sassy look in anything but boring neutrals.  I love how the abstract print calls up leopard print as well as how amazing all these colors look on her.

That was my foray into the world of the local catwalk.  I do intend to try to cover more local events like this so stay tuned for more Southwest Florida fashion culture!