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LuIS MACHIçAO www.luismachicao.com Passport For Fashion is honored to be collaborating with Luis Machiçao on Passport For Fashion. Luis Machiçao grew up with one thing on his mind… FASHION; however, it wasn’t until the age of 20 that he actively began to pursue his dream. Mr. Machiçao began his career in Peru by enrolling in The School of Dramatic Arts where he received his education, later he decided to move to another school and began studying Fashion Design in a local Fashion Institute where he graduated with honors. Afterwards he enrolled in the University to study Sociology, he is on the belief that fashion is a social manifestation of the human being. After 4 years at the university he flew to Paris where he knew he could complete his education with experience. It was while in Paris that everything came together on how to dress people from head to toe in good taste. Later, when Mr. Machiçao went back to Peru, he began working in TV miniseries, Soap Operas and Theater. He was then hired for the First Lady to serve his country with his impeccable taste, also dressing celebrities and socialites. While working he began showing his own collections in fashion shows. It was here that he found his passion – runways! Mr. Machiçao began to show his own collections internationally, resulting in a move to the United States of America. He has presented his collections in cities such as Houston, Austin, San Francisco, Miami, Charlotte and showing his latest Spring-Summer 2011 collection at New York’s fashion week.

bETH PILgER www.bethpilger.com No one should argue that fashion isn’t art — the colors, the cuts, the designs, the way a fabric accentuates a person’s fig-ure? All art. But local fashion designer Beth Pilger recognizes that dressing up is an art as well. Pilger has been interested in design since high school. She at-tended Parsons The New School for Design for three years before deciding to pursue business. “While I was there, I did everything from assisting and costuming and learned very quickly that fash-ion is predominantly business driven,” she says. After some years in the private industry, Pilger moved to Char-lotte and in 2009, started her own clothing line, which she unveiled at Charlotte NC Fashion Week. Her clothing line targets women in their twenties to sixties. “One thing that I am trying to focus on is actually getting back to more sustainable products where you can buy a dress or a shirt or a pair of pants and it actually be-comes a staple in your wardrobe that you could wear through several seasons,” she says. “For the spring and summer collection I focused a lot on having contemporary pieces that were made with classic fabrics and tailoring.” Pilger calls her staple items simplistic, but when you look at some of her custom pieces, they are anything but. From glancing through her portfolio online, some of the dresses stand out as dramatic, eye-catching, bold, and maybe even a little forbid-den.

TARA dAvIS www.flowbytaradavis.com FLOW by Tara Davis is owned and operated by Tara Michelle Davis of Charlotte, North Carolina. Tara has been designing since she was a child. She first began sewing beautiful dresses for her Barbie Dolls and is now creating dresses for mature and sophisticated women every-where. By the time she turned 20, Davis was attending the Art Institute of Atlanta seriously pursuing a career in Fashion Design, but cut her education short to start a family. Although she stopped her education, nothing could stop her childhood passion. As time passed, her ambi-tion and creative style grew causing her to start designing again; 2002 began a new era in her life. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Pfeiffer University and learned how to operate her own business. Now armed with knowledge, loaded with creativity and motivated by her best friend and family, a rusty but quite innovative designer pro-duced six original pieces for a local fashion show where she received rave reviews. Davis’ loyal customer base is always anticipating her new designs each season and is steadily growing. She continues to push her design skills to the next level as she has recently developed a ready-to-wear collection and is in the process of completing her MFA in Fashion Design.

HANNA LEI TAYLOR www.facebook.com/people/Hannalei-Taylor “Fashion design for me was a planted seed a long time ago. My mother made all my clothes when I was a little girl so I guess it runs in my veins, though I didn’t know it until my early twenties.” Hanna Lei Taylor was born in San Diego, California and raised all over the country. Her father was in the Navy, so her family moved every three years. Some of Hanna’s favorite memories are of living in Key West, Florida and the beautiful state of Virginia, where she met her hus-band who is also in the military. Hanna has always loved art in every medium. She took college courses of different art studies and applications; even interior design. It was at Radford University where she found her passion for fashion design. “I had finally found an outlet to focus my creative energy. While in college, I worked with Araks in Manhattan. This is when the reality of my dedication to fashion design sank in….I was hooked.” After college Hanna continued to move around. She collaborated with a bridal shop owner in Myrtle Beach where her designs were ordered for weddings and special oc-casion events. Last year, Hanna was selected as an Emerging Designer for Charleston Fashion Week. “It was such a wonderful experience to work with a great team and alongside so many talented designers. “ Hanna has relocated closer to the Wilmington area where she has been working on sustainable fashion design. 3Thimbles is a label the designer will be launching in the next few weeks. It consists of two eco-friendly approaches. The materials will either be sourced from thrift stores and repurposed or developed from organic cotton blend fabrics. “I am so excited to present this to people who want to make a change in this world of never ending consumption. My daughter is a huge influence behind my drive for 3Thimbles. I look forward to a clean, promising future for her. “ You will find 3Thimbles to be clean lines, artful edges and dedicated to feminine form. Hanna adores fashion from the 70’s and vintage little girls’ dresses. She translates that and bit of everything that influences her into the designs.

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JUDGESMIKE WATSON Mike Watson, public speaker, fine artist/painter of visceral figures and believer in the power of nonverbal communication. Mike is also an educator of fashion marketing and design at The Art Institute of Char-lotte where he has collaborated with community powerhouses like the McColl Center for Visual Art, Neiman Marcus and the Southern Women’s show. He is a lover of Nike SBs, has been featured in the Charlotte Ob-server style section, and contributed fashion articles to the Baltimore Sun, the Florida Ponte Vedra Beach Recorder, WBTV Charlotte, and oth-ers. Additionally, Mike was the emcee for the inaugural TEDx event and the 2011 ADDY awards as well as creator and emcee for The Art Institute of Charlotte’s Creative Showcase. Watson was one of eleven local artists invited by the Mint Museum of Art to create an original ‘response’ piece for their 2011 grand opening in their uptown location. He also was the featured speaker at the Mint Museum of Art, Charlotte, on Andy Warhol and His Iconic use of Imagery. He is a winner of the SILO public works project awarded by ASC and has produced a fashion show at Toronto fashion week. Mike worked on the ASC creative committee’s 10 year Charlotte arts plan and has collaborated with Neiman Marcus on their Fashions Night Out and Art and Fashion events. In the past Mike has created his own clothing line, styled for major retailers, won national awards for visual merchandising and store design, has lead a variety of creative and fash-ion focused workshops and firmly believes that the happiness in his life comes from his wife, vinyl records, yoga, and always asking the question WHY.

bRIdgETTE WEST Bridgette West is the President and CEO of STYLE Media, LLC. In this role she is responsible for overseeing the company’s various entities including Charlotte STYLE Magazine, Charlotte’s Day of STYLE and The 25 Most Stylish Events. She is also the Creator of STYLE Week Charlotte, a city-wide celebration of Charlotte’s stylish culture; and is responsible for the launch of The STYLE Foundation, a non-profit orga-nization dedicated to the economic and professional development of the Fashion & Style industry in North Carolina. West’s previous projects include working with esteemed compa-nies and organizations including Essence Magazine, Athletes United for Youth and The NBA’s All Star Weekend. She also led a campaign to nickname UNC Charlotte “Niner Nation”. Bridgette graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in Marketing, Management and Public Relations. West is also a strong believer in “Giving in STYLE” as evidenced through her phil-anthropic support for The American Heart Association, Birthday Blessings and Dress for Success to name a few. She is also launching Sugar N Spice , a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of women and girls.

MAuREEN ROYALE Jamaican born Maureen Biggs-Royale migrated to New York City at the age of 19, where she studied Cosmetology and pursued the art of Make-up Artistry and Fashion. In the late 70’s, Maureen started her own company ,“Simonique Fash-ions”, at which time she designed clothes and hand painted silk home accessories. Maureen also coordinated fashion shows, showcasing her own fashions at various resorts throughout the Catskills. Moreover, she has coordinated fashion shows for several high profile companies such as Sears, Harley-Davidson, CIAA and Sara Lee Branded Apparel which includes Hanes, Champion, DIM, Unno, Playtex and Bali. She has also worked on movie sets utilizing her Make-up artistry and fashion skills. Additionally, she has worked with top high profile models and actors such as News Icon Barbara Walters, Cher, Robin Givens, Pauletta Washington and others. As a trend setter and with her passion for fashion, Maureen continues to set the pace and speak to women about inner and outer beauty, helping them to utilize their fashion sense and teaching them the value and beauty of accessorizing. In 2005, Maureen started a new company, “Jamonique Precious Oils”, incorporating the romance of scents & fashion.Maureen’s Motto in life is “Inside Out Makes You Feel Good and Outside In Makes You Look Good”.

T STRONg From red carpet reporting and event hosting (emcee) to being an on-air personality and fashion blogger reviewing the hottest trends, T. Strong is the go-to resource for style advice for the every day, yet chic and fashionable woman. Utilizing over 10 years of experience in the New York fashion industry, she always strives to add excitement to ev-ery occasion and appearance. T.Strong works tirelessly to assist in fur-thering the development of Charlotte’s fashion community and having worked with and for such well known brands and corporations as Nau-tica Enterprices, Federated Department Stores (ie. Macy’s, Lord & Tay-lor), Sean Jean, Roacawear, The Source Magazine, Essence Magazine and Jones Magazine, T.Strong has gained unparalleled knowledge and industry expertise. Currently featured on FOX News Rising with a weekly segment entitled “The Life & Style Tip of the Week with T.Strong”, serving as the resident fashionista for a local Charlotte radio show, and through regular posts on the StyleMayvin website (www.stylemayvin.com), she continues to keep the QC “In the KNOW”.

JOEY HEWELL Joey hails from Atlanta and has been in Charlotte for over 10 years. He originally arrived working for a modeling agency, moved on to become the 1st graduate of The Aveda Institute and after a year in the field opened J Studio in SouthEnd / Wilmore. He’s been involved in the fashion scene ever since - his work has been published in Uptown Magazine (where he was fashion editor for 4 years) and Elevate Lifestyle Magazine and has styled numerous shoots for local stylists and boutiques. His runway shows and many shoots feature clothing and shoes of his own design creation. Joey is also the creative director for Fashion Soul, the runway and show element of SouthEnd Soul each Spring and is the Fashion Editor for Fox News Charlotte - he is the stylist for the on-air talent and has a weekly regular segment called “Fashion Friday” on Fox News Rising.

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bRIO - ITALY www.brioitalian.comTo Eat Well Is To Live Well.BRIO offers a lunch, dinner and Kid’s menu daily along with a brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. The food at BRIO is simply prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients, with an emphasis on high-quality steaks,

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ENSO - JAPAN www.ensocharlotte.comFrom the exotic flavors offered on the menu to its contemporary, elegant design and decor, ENSO is a feast for the senses. ENSO is the latest in “vibe dining”, offering a dynamic, upscale scene in which guests can enjoy cre-ative twists on Asian classics, exceptional and distinctive sushi that can be

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AMELIE’S - FRANCE www.ameliesfrenchbakery.comAmelie’s… a French Bakery first opened the doors to it’s NoDa location in May of 2008. It’s goal was to serve the community of NoDa and it’s neigh-bors as a small, neighborhood pastry shop. It quickly grew, and less than a year later, the bakery unlocked it’s doors, vowing to remain open twenty

four hours a day, every day. Its doors have not been locked since. Locally owned and operated, Amelie’s serves gourmet coffees from local roastery Dilworth Coffees and fresh baked French pastries and confections from expert chefs, some of whom attended Charlotte’s own Johnson & Wales University. Amelie’s also serves an array of delicious soups, sandwiches, salads and tartines, which come from time-honored family recipes as well as new and cutting edge creations.

SAN ANTONIOS - MEXICO www.centraarchy.com/sammSan Antonio’s Modern Mexican is the neighborhood’s lively watering hole located at SouthPark Mall next to Dick’s Sporting Goods. This Modern Mexi-can restaurant and Tequila Bar has a tempting array of over 50 varieties of tequila with daily drink specials- $3 Coronas, $2 Sangrias and $1 Margari-

tas! The menu features a variety of Mexican favorites - try the Guacamole prepared tableside, sizzling Fajitas, stuffed Chili Relleno or the slow roasted Giant BBQ Beef Rib. With three nicely appointed banquet rooms for your next social or corporate oc-casion, San Antonio’s has the perfect ingredients to make it memorable. So pull up a seat amigo – Salud!

RuTH CHRIS - AMERICA www.ruthschris.comFrom our humble beginnings on Broad Street in New Orleans to our cur-rent position as the world’s largest fine dining company, Ruth’s Chris Steak House has come quite a long way in its first four decades. In 2005, we celebrated our 40th anniversary, and we consider it a celebration of the life of a woman who broke the mold – our founder, Ruth Fertel.

A PIECE OF HAvANA - CubA www.apieceofhavana.comA Piece of Havana Restaurant was created by a Cuban Family in Char-lotte to celebrate their cultural heritage, and their family Cooking tradition in Cuba. Juan Plasencia, one of the owners, has a love of cooking from his mother, who is a Cuban Chef in Havana, Cuba. Juan is realizing his dream

of delighting local diners with those Authentic Cuban dishes. At A Piece of Havana, the signature dishes, daily specials and homemade desserts are made to order. The food is as good as the service. The main goal for A Piece of Havana is that service has to be ac-companied by the professionalism of the Management and staff, including the waiters, servers, bartenders, cooks, host/hostesses and administration. Our staff are dressed with our Traditional “Guayabera” a very elegant shirt worn for centuries in Cuba by all men during very special occasions.

bASIL THAI - THAILANd www.eatatbasil.comRefined Thai Cuisine and an invigorating dining experience in the heart of downtown Charlotte. Basil’s infectious atmosphere centers around a prominent glass kitchen as the

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CRAvE - FuSION www.cravedessertbar.comIn March of 2009, the creators of Crave Dessert Bar opened their doors to the public. Featuring a cosmopolitan design complimented by the rustic na-ture of its urban loft setting, Crave represents a new breed of Charlotte evening entertainment: a world-class dessert boutique that naturally evolves into an upscale lounge catering to the desires of Charlotte’s late night enthusiasts. With a focus on providing decadent desserts, sensa-tional cocktails, and savory small bites, Crave Dessert Bar as-pires to be the Queen City’s guilty pleasure of choice.

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TASTEE CREATIONS www.tasteecreations.comYou have come to the right place to find those old-fashioned desserts and pastries. We specialize in the home-style fashion that brought you to grandma’s table for des-sert. When walking into our bakery you can almost smell the history in the air of those days gone by. We carry an assortment of country style cakes, pies, cookies, pastries and other party foods. And we haven’t forgotten you special folks out there who have special health needs that forbids processed white sugar. We are actually one of few top of the line bakeries in the area that actually produce our own sugar-free desserts. That’s right, we make our own using primarily maltitol and some splenda. I kid you not, they are delicious!!!!!!!! All of our products are quality products made with fresh ingredients and to top this all off, the prices are the best in town relative to the high quality of what you are getting.

YOFORIA FROzEN YOguRT www.yoforia.comYoforia is a refreshing twist to frozen yogurt. Made with organic milk and organic yo-gurt, Yoforia bursts with natural goodness. Nonfat and at only 25 calories per ounce, you won’t feel guilty when you indulge your senses! Look for new Yoforia locations coming soon throughout Georgia and the Carolinas!

LE COEuRd’OR bELgIuM CHOCOLATE www.lecoeurdor.us.comLe Coeur d’Or – the golden heart – Personalized Belgian Chocolates. Spoil your cus-tomers, guests, friends or loved ones with the ultimate delicacy: a personalized Bel-gian chocolate. Delicious Belgian chocolates with your company name or logo printed on it in HD quality with 100% edible ink! The perfect corporate gift and ultimate token of customer appreciation. Our personalized chocolates can also be your subtle sig-nature for customers at the end of a wonderful dinner at your restaurant. Or they can be the complimentary touch in your guests’ room and one more way to perfect their stay at your hotel.

dIvINE CuPCAKES ANd YOguRT CAFE www.cupcakesnyogurt.comAt Divine, we are dedicated to baking with only the freshest and finest ingredients. Our cupcakes are prepared on-site daily. (Gluten-Free, Diabetic-Friendly & Vegan Cupcakes available daily.) Visit “Today’s Menu” to discover which wondrous delights our bakers have been busy baking. Our frozen yogurt is smooth, creamy, low-fat and delicious! We offer two flavors daily, rotated from a selection of over 40 flavors. And to design your fro-yo just the way you like it, our Toppings Bar has a variety of 20+ goodies to sprinkle on top: Oreo pieces, Butterfingers, Fruity Pebbles, Raisins, Nuts, Fresh Fruit and more.

THE MELTINg POT www.meltingpot.comWith more than 142 locations across 36 states, The District of Columbia, Canada and Mexico and with more than 19 locations under development, The Melting Pot Restau-rants Inc., is North America’s premiere fondue restaurant franchise. The Melting Pot opened its first international location in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in the spring of 2010. The company opened its second international location in Mexico City, Mexico, in December 2010. Six locations are currently in development in three provinces of Canada as well as six more units in development in Mexico. Stay tuned for updates on the The Melting Pot’s expansion plans! At The Melting Pot, fondue truly becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different - and discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.

AMELIE’S FRENCH bAKERY www.ameliesfrenchbakery.comKnown for its “Paris shabby-chic” interior as well as it’s unprecedented operating hours of twenty four hours a day, every day, Amelie’s has become a hub for night owls, early birds and everyone in between. Reminiscent of the café scene of Mont-martre, the famous bohemian zone in Paris, Amelie’s is a home away from home for grassroots politicians, modern day revolutionaries, starving artists, businessmen and women, students and lots and lots of architects. The staff at Amelie’s is equally di-verse, ranging in background from Ph d’s to high-schoolers and of every race, origin and creed. First opened in 2008 by owners Bill Lamb and Lynn St. Laurent, Amelie’s has grown from a small neighborhood pastry shop to well-known establishment with a staff of close to sixty. Opened in September of 2010, Amelie’s Uptown will strive to bring a bit of artsy NoDa fun as well as a delicious alternative to lunch time in the heart of Charlotte’s banking district. Complete with Amelie’s signature blue striped walls and an array of handmade chandeliers and decorations by co-owner Brenda Ische of Ische Interiors, this small former coffee shop has been converted into a comfortable space for approximately twenty that invites you to either sit and stay a while.

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Our extensive collection of affordable, hard to find wines will satiate the pallette of even the most educated wineaux! Don’t let that scare you. We’re really the most layed back group of people you’ll ever meet! The Corkscrew combines comfort and style with friendly, educated staff, to create the ultimate wine lovers sanctuary! So, whether you’re a seasoned wine vet, or just getting your feet wet, The Corkscrew has a bottle for you!

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We got our start as a “garage wine” back in the Sixties but really stepped up what Barefoot was about in 1986 when Michael Houlihan and partner Bonnie Harvey de-cided to relaunch the brand. The two of them, along with the first Barefooter, Randy Arnold, believed in making and selling wine that was both delicious and affordable and that could be enjoyed by everyone from first-time wine-consumers to hard-core aficionados. We believe that we can both promote our brand and satisfy our desire to make the world a better place by partnering with various non-profits and pouring at various fund-raising events. Over the years, Barefoot has been a part of thousands of non-profit events and our popularity has grown along with our support of these ground-breaking organizations. Over the years, our wines have garnered numerous accolades and professional awards, but more importantly to us, we have a growing circle of loyal fans who love to enjoy our wine and who have joined us in the spirit of giving back to our communities and to our world. For us, and we hope for all of you, that’s an achievement well worth toasting with a glass of Barefoot wine.

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In March of 2009, the creators of Crave Dessert Bar opened their doors to the public. Featuring a cosmopolitan design complimented by the rustic nature of its urban loft setting, Crave represents a new breed of Charlotte evening entertainment: a world-class dessert boutique that naturally evolves into an upscale lounge catering to the desires of Charlotte’s late night enthusiasts. With a focus on providing decadent des-serts, sensational cocktails, and savory small bites, Crave Dessert Bar aspires to be the Queen City’s guilty pleasure of choice.

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LuIS MACHIçAOSTYLE MOdEL HAIR MAKEuPSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Kristen Cheatam Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings iMpact Color CosmeticsSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Lizzie Sibley Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-upSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Brandy Eargle Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings iMpact Color CosmeticsSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Brittlyn Boudreaux Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-upSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Kayla Hill Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings iMpact Color CosmeticsSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Irina Shumskaya Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-upSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Ashley Loehr Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings iMpact Color CosmeticsSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Madison Mills Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-upSpring / Summer Couture 2011 Rebekah Rick Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings iMpact Color Cosmetics

RECYCLAbLE / REINvENTION COLLECTION bY LOCATIONLOCATION STYLE dESIgNER MOdEL HAIR MAKEuPBentala Salon Highlight Foils Amanda Wagner Jessica Wayashe Bentala Salon Bentala SalonBentala Salon Highlight Foils Amanda Wagner Brennan Jenkins Bentala Salon Bentala SalonMercedes Benz Brochures Franklin Headen Emi Mizobuchi Charles Grayson Charles GraysonRE’ Salon-Med Spa Men’s Ties RE’ Salon-Med Spa Rochelle Harris RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’Salon-Med SpaPaul Mitchell School Store Bags Paul Mitchell School Angie Cottone Paul Mitchell School Paul Mitchell SchoolTasty-Yo Cereal Boxes Stephanie Goldstein Wilhelmina Davis Salon Tribeca Rachel RagoneMichael Kors Store Bags Erika Diamond Brooke Grady Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaKISS 95.1 CDs Erika Diamond Andrea Howard Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaDHL Bubble Wrap Erika Diamond Davon Beale Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaSalon Tribeca Bags / Bottles Salon Tribeca Arielle Vari Salon Tribeca Kym WalkerLesan Entertainment Wire / Material Bohumila Augustinova Fanicia Hooper Salon Salas Sandra YelaLesan Entertainment Plastic Bags Bohumila Augustinova Vanessa Seminario Salon Salas Sandra YelaLesan Entertainment Wire / Material Bohumila Augustinova Kanika Moore Salon Salas Sandra YelaVivian B. Boutique Trash Bags Scarlett Latoya Bynum Bentala Salon Cara KollmanCharlotte Seen Magazine / Burlap Yvonnia Elrod Taylor Griner Paul Mitchell School Paul Mitchell School

FLOW bY TARA dAvISSTYLE MOdEL HAIR MAKEuPFall /Winter 2011 Noelle Cheatam Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup ArtFall /Winter 2011 Ajang Majok Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup ArtFall /Winter 2011 Alexis Taylor Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup ArtFall /Winter 2011 Ashley Simpson Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup ArtFall /Winter 2011 Angelica Clark Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup ArtFall /Winter 2011 Grace Provost Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup ArtFall /Winter 2011 Emily Richardson Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup ArtFall /Winter 2011 Olivia Pires Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup ArtFall /Winter 2011 Anna Wolf Jon Ric Joy Randall - Flawless Makeup Art

RECYCLAbLE / REINvENTION COLLECTION bY ERIKA dIAMONdSTYLE MOdEL HAIR MAKEuPAudio Reel to Reel Tiffany Cochran Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-Spa Newspaper Allison Jennings Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaPlastic Bags Claire Browder Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaAluminum Pop Tabs Katie Patterson Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaProduce Netting Victoria Henley Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaHarris Teeter Bags Manish Damani Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaPacking Peanuts Jennifer Gamboa Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaUmbrellas Hayley Schnakenberg Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-SpaBottle Caps Ford Quarterman Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-Spa2-liter Bottles Kjnel Jacksin Modern Salon-Spa Modern Salon-Spa

CHARLOTTE SEEN / bOdYguARdSSTYLE MOdEL ARTIST Banana Republic Andrew Swartwout Banana Republic Rob McDowell Banana Republic K.C. Cardwell Banana Republic Benjamin Clark Banana Republic Samad Smith Banana Republic Siah Reed Banana Republic Seth Carter Body Art by Monique Luck

APPRECIATION ANd dRAWINg Rita Miles, Ken Magas, Rob McDowell, Lulu Rodriguez, Lauren Price, George Hodge, Jonatha Camp, T. Strong, Maureen Royale

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LuIS MACHIçAOSTYLE MOdEL HAIR MAKEuPSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Jay Bird Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-UpSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Ceasar Stovall Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings - iMpact Color CosmeticsSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Jeremy Bonham Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-UpSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Kristopher Moore Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings - iMpact Color CosmeticsSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Michael Capella Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-UpSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Tommy Faircloth Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings - iMpact Color CosmeticsSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Justin “Ceasar” Hingleton Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-UpSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Davis Albershardt Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings - iMpact Color CosmeticsSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Benjamin Clark Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-UpSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Chad Cadwell Carmen Carmen Stanley Owings - iMpact Color CosmeticsSwimsuit Spring / Summer 2011 Douglas Wilson Carmen Carmen Cherita McKee - Blush Make-Up

HANNA LEI TAYLORSTYLE MOdEL HAIR MAKEuPEco-Friendly Fashion Olivia Pires Salon M2 Jaime JonesEco-Friendly Fashion Anna Wolfe Salon M2 Jaime JonesEco-Friendly Fashion Erin Montgomery Salon M2 Jaime JonesEco-Friendly Fashion Jacey Vail Salon M2 Jaime JonesEco-Friendly Fashion Arielle Chambers Salon M2 Jaime Jones

RECYCLAbLE / REINvENTION COLLECTION bY ARTISTARTIST STYLE MOdEL HAIR MAKEuPMonique Luck Magazines Chandler Darden Bentala Salon Cara KollmanChristine Cook Paint Drop Cloths Allie Robbe The Style Studio The Style Studio April Reich Canvas / Brushes Kim Browne Salon Salas Sandra YelaAmanda McCorkle Bottle Caps Callie Heisler Salon Tribeca Kym WalkerAndre Jarrid Pepsi Cans Ajang Majok Jon Ric Jon RicVance Harden Recyclables Melissa Delgado The Style Studio The Style StudioFlavia Lovatelli Magazines Ankita Singh Salon Tribeca Rachel RagoneFlavia Lovatelli Magazines Hermella Tecle Salon Tribeca Rachel RagoneTerri Reimer Recycled Cloth Jana Tindall The Style Studio Terri ReimerAlicia Bachardy Denim Amaris Grant Bentala Salon Cara KollmanJeni Wheeler Patchwork Kendall Harless Salon Tribeca Kym WalkerJulie Payne Pottery Tiles Mackenzie Johnson Salon Tribeca Rachel RagoneFranklin Headen Rug / Bubble Wrap Kealoha Abe Charles Grayson Charles GraysonFranklin Headen Mattress / Caps / Bags Mike Press Charles Grayson Charles GraysonFranklin Headen Tissue / Plastic Table Cloth Chandler Simpson Charles Grayson Charles GraysonFranklin Headen Plastic Table Cloth / Sponge Ashley Bigger Charles Grayson Charles GraysonFranklin Headen Plastic Table Cloth / Sponge Ryan Duncan Charles Grayson Charles GraysonFranklin Headen Pillow Case / Raffia Kendall Draughn Charles Grayson Charles Grayson

bETH PILgERSTYLE MOdEL HAIR MAKEuPSpring / Summer 2011 Anne Marie Runne RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’ Salon-Med SpaSpring / Summer 2011 Raquel Marmor RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’ Salon-Med Spa Spring / Summer 2011 Lissette Ocampo RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’ Salon-Med SpaSpring / Summer 2011 Megan Scott RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’ Salon-Med SpaSpring / Summer 2011 McKenzie Bowers RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’ Salon-Med SpaSpring / Summer 2011 Carly Austin RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’ Salon-Med SpaSpring / Summer 2011 Kristen Cheatam RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’ Salon-Med SpaSpring / Summer 2011 Chelsea Fuller RE’ Salon-Med Spa RE’ Salon-Med Spa

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INTROduCTION

CHARlOttE SEENRITA MILESIn 2010, Rita Miles created Charlotte Seen. Charlotte Seen strives to create events, galas, charity events and grand openings that are unique and memorable. We have a team of professionals that are at your service and that strive to raise the bar on the Charlotte event scene. A reputation of style and sophistication keeps the com-pany growing strong.

In 1996 she launched Miles Interiors, Inc. a full service residential and commercial interior design firm. Found-ed in classical design, Miles playful approach to design illustrates itself through her use of color and textures. With a team of designers, sub-contractors, architects and custom craftspeople, including professional instal-lation and quality control personnel, they provide clients with the highest possible level of service anywhere in their area.

Dilworth Jubilee Tour, Home Builders of America, NARI Association, Board Member of JDRF - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, Committee of American Heart Association - Heart Ball, Producer of Passport For Fashion Show, Producer of Charlotte Seen Fashion Week in Fall, Producer of MiLES of iMPACT Fashion Show, Small Business Leaders of Charlotte, Voted One of the 25 Most Stylish in 2011

KEN MAgASIn 2010, Ken’s desire to connect with the many faces of the Charlotte community and promote “creative life” in Charlotte made him a perfect fit to partner with Rita Miles and her company Charlotte Seen. Ken recognized early on that Charlotte Seen could play a key role in promoting the creative communitiy in Charlotte and partnered with Rita in September of 2010.

Ken’s role as an Art and Photography Director for Char-lotte Seen includes website design, logo design, event graphics, print management, online ticket development and photo direction.

“Charlotte has a large number of very talented creative professionals and Charlotte Seen gives many of these creatives a chance to shine and develop their talents. We also promote the best that Charlotte has to offer. I believe that each event we do is helping to define part of Charlotte’s identity.”

With over 20 years of experience, Ken Magas has made his mark on Charlotte with his graphic design and advertising business focused on creative problem-solving and building long-term client relationships. More important than his talents in web, logo and print design is his unique gift to listen and understand each client’s needs.

LOuRdES ROdRIguEzLulu’s specialty is event coordination, promotion, mar-keting, and business development with Charlotte Seen. Lulu is a professional Social Media Marketer, Promoter, and Entertainment Specialist.

During her career, Lulu has suceeded in many ventures including participating in national talent conferences, acting and comercial modeling and has worked in industries such as music recording, public relations, customer service, investment banking.

ROb McdOWELLSince the beginning of Charlotte Seen, Rob has been on the advisory board and actively participating on the Board of Charlotte Fashion Week, the MiLES OF iMPACT Fashion Design Event and the Open Modeling Calls.

With his love for fashion and design he assists in the de-sign and fabrication of runway design pieces each year. Rob also assists with the marketing and advertising for Charlotte Seen events and partnering events.

Rob says “be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the ordinary.”

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LAuREN PRICELauren has always had a knack for communicating with people and helping with their marketing and image. Using that passion as a guide, she studied Communica-tions at UNC-Charlotte with a focus in public relations. She is now using her skills as a Sales and Marketing Assistant with Charlotte Seen. During her career, Lauren has worked in industries such as hospitality, event coor-dination and professional sports, honing her marketing and public relations skills along the way.

PHOtOGRAPHYCharlotte Seen owes much to our photographers. We are honored to have such talented professionals on our team.

RObERT CHRISTOPHER PHOTOgRAPHYwww.robert-christopher.com

bLu PHOTOgRAPHYwww.facebook.com/pages/Events-blu-Photography

CATCHLIgHT STudIOwww.catchlightonline.com

dEAN WALKER PHOTOgRAPHYwww.facebook.com/2a-walker-unltd-photography

JIM dEdMON PHOTOgRAPHYwww.jdedmonphoto.com

PAM’S CREATIvE IMAgESwww.phcreativeimages.com

RAMAJ CuLTuREwww.ramajculture.com

ALEX ROMERO PHOTOgRAHYwww.flickr.com/photos/26905168@N02/galleries/

JIM MCguIRE PHOTOgRAPHYwww.jimmcguire.com

OPEN uP PHOTOgRAPHYwww.openupphoto.com

MARKvERKS PHOTOgRAPHYwww.markverks.com

bANKS PHOTOgRAPHYwww.facebook.com/Osborne61

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Red CarpetVIP

Carolina International PageantsGirls Night Out

Photography by Pam’s Creative Images

Charlotte Symphony GalaBlumenthal Performing Arts Center

Photography by BLU Photography

Second String Santa EventFounders Hall

Robert Christopher Robert Christopher Photography

10th Annual Bartender’s BallBlake Hotel

Photography by Catch Light Studio

Creating and Promoting Exclusive Charlotte Events

and VIP Red Carpet Services

LOGOS

WEBSITES

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PRINT ADS

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iMiLES OF iMPACTFashion Design Event

High Fashion Charity Event

Coming Fall 2011www.milesofimpact.com

Charlotte Fashion Week

Coming Fall 2011www.charlottefashionweek.com

2011 Derby Experience2011 Derby ExperienceSaturday, May 7, 2011

5:30 p.m. - race starts at 6:25 p.m.Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte 950 Polk Street, Pineville, NC 28134

$50.00 per ticket

PRESENTED BY CHARLOTTE SEEN

tickets available online at HatsAndHooves.com

mint juleps, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, giveaways, silent auctionContest for Best Derby AttireProceeds to benefit Jack and Jill of America Foundation, Queen City Chapter

Under IRS guidelines, $20.00 per ticket is the value of goods and services provided. Therefore, the value of the benefit received by the foundation is $30.00. The balance of your payment may be a tax- deductible contribution to the extent allowed by law.

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tHANK YOUtHANK YOU

George HodgeMaureen RoyaleBridgette WestMike WatsonJoey HewellT. StrongRob McDowellJason SherardCourtnei WellsZeke FarringtonKristan MagasAleah DorseySeen Uptown Magazine SouthPark MagazineEpicurean MagazineIce Model Talent Mngt.Carolina Talent Rachel RagoneJaime JonesBlush Make UpFlawless Makeup ArtSandra YelaCara KollmaniMpact Color CosmeticsKym WalkerMike Ryon Matt HookerJeffre ScottKimberlie NguyenZuriStephanie CalinoffDany EasonJameka S. WhittenKen Magas DesignImperial Printing ProductsSign Solutions of the CarolinasHotel SierraDJ Base

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