Press Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Jessica Hohl
Date: October 19, 2008 PR Coordinator (Intern)
hohljess@msu.edu
FABULOSITY AVEC AMOUR FASHION EVENT:
“THE REVOLVING DOOR OF FASHION”
Chicago, IL– On Sunday, October 26, 2008, Fabulosity avec Amour presents “The Revolving
Door of Fashion” a sneak peek fashion event showcasing the latest fashion and talents of local
designers and models. The event starts at 12:00pm and will be held at Exposure Tapas
Restaurant, a trendy hot spot located in Chicago’s South Loop. The cost of tickets are $50.00.
For more information on Exposure Tapas, visit www.exposuretapas.com.
“The Revolving Door of Fashion” will showcase top notch models from local troupes, Lily’s
Talent Agency, Inc., and various influential designers and boutiques including: Corwyn
Apparel, Beauty Faye Fashions, Divine Sole Boutique, The Brown Elephant, Knee Deep
Vintage and Professional Eye Center. Guests will witness the unique vintage looks from
wardrobe stylists Signature Style and The Wardrobe Coach, along with products from Curvy
Q Foundation and Your Lace Wigs. Talented makeup artists and hairstylists from around the
greater Chicago area and Genacelli Salon & Spa provide the overall look for “The Revolving
Door of Fashion.”
Many of the evening’s models are provided compliments of Lily’s Talent Agency, Inc. Lily’s
Talent Agency, Inc., renowned for its representation of children and adults, is a full service
licensed talent agency for print, runway, film, voice-overs, theatre/musical theatre, and special
events. Lily’s Talent Agency, Inc. has been representing talent of all ages since 1982 and is a
SAG, AFTRA, AIA, WGA, and AFM franchised agency. For more information on Lily’s Talent
Agency, Inc., visit www.lilystalent.com. .
Guests should expect to munch on the delectable cuisine of Exposure Tapas while they witness
some of the hottest fashion trends by impressive designers. Also expect to walk away with a
specialty gift bag.
Victor Blackful, aka, “Tha Dizz,” from Soul 106.3 FM hosts the event as one of Chicago’s
most recognizable media magnets in attendance. Victor Blackful has been a driving force behind
Chicago's music scene since the early 1990s and has also been well known many years as an
On-Air personality at Chicago's urban radio station, WGCI 107.5FM.
The event will cap off with a drawing for a free custom lace wig provided by Your Lace Wigs,
where any breast cancer chemotherapy patient or loved one receiving the same type of treatment
will be eligible for the drawing. A portion of proceeds from the event will go to The National
Breast Cancer Foundation; an organization whose mission saves lives by increasing awareness
of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.
For additional information on The National Breast Cancer Foundation,
visit .. For ticket purchases for the philanthropic event, contact either
Loni Willis at loni@fabulosityavecamour.com, or Kim Thomas at kim@exposuretapas.com.
About "Fabulosity avec Amour":
Fabulosity avec Amour is a new charity organization hosting various fashion related events to
raise funds to support charities committed to increasing the awareness of Autism, Alzheimer’s
disease, and Breast Cancer. Additionally, Fabulosity avec Amour focuses on providing career
development and professional/networking opportunities primarily for college students pursuing a
career in fashion and media related industries.
LaNonda “Loni” Willis, Founder, CEO, President and Creative Director is a fashion and media
entrepreneur that’s also a breast cancer survivor, daughter of a parent with Alzheimer’s disease
and mother of an autistic child. Loni felt compelled to merge both her passion and experience in
fashion & media along with her desire to make a difference in the lives of others (through
philanthropy). This was her driving force behind creating Fabulosity avec Amour. To learn more
about Fabulosity avec Amour, visit www.fabulosityavecamour.com.
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Matteson, IL (April 20, 2009) – Victor Blackful “Tha Dizz” from Soul 106.3 FM will host
“Couture for Autism” from 4-9 p.m., on Sunday, May 31st at the Holiday Inn at 500
Holiday Plaza Drive. This event will feature performances by Spike’s Rebellion and
comedian Damon Williams. Tickets are $35. Fabulosity Avec Amour’s annual
autism fundraising fashion show will educate communities and raise funds for “Autism
Speaks.”
Founder of “Fabulosity Avec Amour,” Loni Willis is very passionate about donating a
portion of the proceeds to an autism charity in an effort to accelerate research and
find cures for the epidemic. As a mother of an autistic child, Loni feels this is the
perfect way to merge her passion for fashion with a worthy cause.
This charitable event will provide guests with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and live
entertainment from 4-6 p.m. The fashion show will take place from 6-7 p.m. and guests
can enjoy the DJ sounds of “Tha Dizz” from 7-9 p.m.
An expected attendance of more than 500 invites will relish the latest fashion trends
from established and up & coming local designers while enjoying live entertainment by
Spike’s Rebellion, comedian Damon Williams and special appearances by local
notables.
For more ticket and event information, visit www.fabulosityavecamour.com or contact
Loni Willis at 708.227.7043 or loni@fabulosityavecamour.com
ABOUT VICTOR BLAKCFUL “THA DIZZ”
Victor Blackful, “Tha Dizz,” from Soul 106.3 FM is one of Chicago’s most recognizable
media magnets, who has driven the force behind Chicago's music scene since the
early 90’s. He is well known for his tenure as an On-Air personality at Chicago's urban
radio station, WGCI 107.5FM.
ABOUT SPIKE’S REBELLION
Spike’s Rebellion is a quintet that has spawned a new sound blending Jazz, Hip-Hop,
Urban Soul, Dance Music and Inspiration. Their eclectic medley generates from
Singer, Producer, Spike Rebel; R&B artist, Danny Divine; Hip-Hop Lyricist, LyghtSkin;
Dr. Groove; and Blues Singer and harmonica player, Kensey “The Honeydripper.”
ABOUT DAMON WILLIAMS
Comedian Damon Williams is one of the young comedian/actors in the nation whose
popularity spiraled from his one-hour special on BET’s Comic View. His performance
for over 300,000 fans as the opening act for the highly successful “Kings of Comedy
Tour” and role in the hit musical comedy tour "Laughin' on the Outside Cryin' on the
Inside," has sustained his success. Continuing to drive his presence, Williams has
worked with some of the biggest stars in the business: Aretha Franklin, Pattie Labelle,
Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, Harry Belafonte, James Brown, Chris Rock and Little
Richard; and currently performs the first Saturday of every month at Funny First
Saturdays .
| “COUTURE FOR AUTISM” Autism Speaks Fashions Community Awareness with Fabulosity Avec Amour for charity |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brittany Johnson
Fabulosity avec Amour
708.439.8123
brittany.johnso@yahoo.com
Fabulosity avec Amour
708.439.8123
brittany.johnso@yahoo.com
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