Where The Models Should Be Heading....

... and where you could make moves.  We're holding another casting call for our upcoming fashion show on Monday, October 26 from 4:00 to 6:30 pm at ArtSPACE located on 50 Orange Street in downtown New Haven, CT.   Our last two had a fair turn out, but we're looking for more to fill the model pool for the designers to choose from.  If you're:

- a female 5'8" and up or male between 5'9" and 6'4"
- slender
- between the ages of 16-29

... you're halfway there to stomping it out on the runway and partying with good company on December 12, 2009 at ArtSPACE Underground's Anniversary shindig!  What else do you need?  All you'll need to do is have on a t-shirt, jeans, dressy shoes or boots, and the best walk you've got.

For more information about the show or any other casting dates, call Katrina (203) 503-7647 or Julius (203) 815-2075 or email us listentolife.eventplanning@gmail.com.

Behind The Scenes: 'Style Through The Ages' Shoot

Take a trip out to your neck of the woods one day, and you might be surprised by all the hidden gems you may find there.  Seriously, none of us ever knew about this spot in Hamden, CT for the first shoot until our good friend and photographer, Valmar Torre Bruno, took us along into the back of an undeveloped site, which looked to be a start of an upscale restaurant or heaven on earth.  Why they never finished it?

Our guess is the amount of money it took to probably finish it based on the Classic Greek inspired statues they have haphazardly lying about in crates and the amazing doorway reminiscent to Spanish wrought iron gates.  Unfortunately, we couldn't actually go inside, but the windows through the gate and shards of broken tile was our teaser to what could've been one of the most beautiful buildings we've seen around our area in a long time.

Ah, and speaking of 'teasers'...

Shoot One: Brandon Jhon, 1930's Worker

 Shoot Two: Chanelle Diaz, 1940's Housewife

Hair and Makeup by J. Stone

Styling by J. Stone

Candid Photography by K. Goldburn

If you'd like to see the actual photos, come down to Foster's Restaurant on Saturday, November 7th, 2009 where Valmar will unveil the rest in her "Style Through The Ages" gallery opening,  Great food, drinks, art and good company on a Saturday night? You just can't beat that, kids.

Um, Hotness?

"Concept, Couture, Charity: A Fashion Show Fundraiser For the Lupus Foundation of Connecticut" on August 15, 2009 at BoConcept in Milford, CT:

Photography by Wilfredo Hernandez

To see the rest of the shows photos, join our ListenToLife Event Planning & Management's group on facebook here in the photo section!

Designers included Seychelle's Boutique, Tia Lynn Waters, Devoir Clothing Co., Triple L Society, Fashionista, Donald Carter, April Marin, Leslie Santiago, Laura Marsh, Loki, BadBunchClothing, AccessoRehab, Bobby Graham, Kennies Clothing Co., Neville Wisdom, Joey Edwards, and MassART.  We thank them all, the models, our production team and all of the patrons for spending time with us for an extraordinary cause.

A special thanks to our guests of the night representing the Lupus Foundation of Connecticut, Monica Arroyo and Dani Nixon, and all of our friends and family affected by the auto-immune disease.

To learn more about lupus, vist their website at www.lupusct.org

the whole concept

Greetings all I am recently coming down from after show low. But I had no time to rest and no time to think of negative stuff. As the creative director of Concept Couture Charity it has been my pleasure to give you all a taste of what you missed at such an amazing event. below you will get to see some up and coming local talent both models and designers. I want every one to stay tuned to interviews and juicy details about the fashion industry. check this out

Concept, Couture, Charity: A Fashion Show Fundraiser For The Lupus Foundation of CT

BoConcept along with Stone.Marquez will premier "Concept, Couture, Charity: a Fashion Show Fundraiser for the Lupus Foundation of Connecticut" at BoConcept Milford on Saturday, August 15, 2009, at 8pm. The show is an eclectic mix of music, fashion, visual art, and interior design, and aims to heighten community awareness of the autoimmune disease, which affects 1.5 million Americans and nearly 5 million people worldwide.

"Concept, Couture, Charity", will be hosted by global retail furniture chain, BoConcept, and Stone.Marquez, an event planning specialty company focusing on events that help promote social and eco-friendly awareness, marketing new products and companies. Angel Sargent of BoConcept Milford, and Co-owner of Stone.Marquez, designed a unique floor layout for patrons to enjoy a two-story "catwalk" throughout the furniture installations while the models display haute couture and "ready-to-wear" garments by designers and boutiques from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and surrounding areas. Tickets can be purchased at BoConcept Milford, 1581 Boston Post Rd, CT 06460. The ticket price is $20, and donations will be welcomed and greatly appreciated on the evening of the event.

For additional information on Concept, Couture, Charity: a Fashion Show Fundraiser for The Lupus Foundation of Connecticut, contact Julius Stone by phone or email Stone.Marquez@gmail.com.

For more information on the Lupus Foundation Connecticut Chapter, visit www.lupusct.org.