This post is written by guest blogger, Kyleigh Baliva, manager of Pastimes Antiques and Music Director of Vintage Now Fashion Show.
On Tuesday, October 22, the 4th Annual Vintage Now Fashion Show fundraiser will be held with the proceeds benefiting the local Safe House for Women. Deb Maevers, owner of
Pastimes Antiques, is the founder/director of the show and has been showing women how to wear vintage, NOW - by mixing vintage garments with modern pieces. 40 models will walk this year's "Great Gatsby" themed show at the The Venue with two fashion segments: "Just for Fun, Old Sport" and "Jazz Age Glamour." Attendees are welcome to dress up that night and can expect a lot of fringe, sequence and flapper music.
What they might not expect is the special guest speaker, Jacque Waller's sister. With October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, it's only appropriate that Cheryl Brennecke explain the story "Jacque Waller: A Life Cut Short...A Sister's Story." Even though coverage of this local tragedy has somewhat halted, her memory will be kept alive and shared that night. And hopefully someone in the audience will be inspired to use the Safe House's resources themselves or encourage someone they know to get help that might prevent another tragic event.
The doors will open at 6 p.m. with the runway show starting at 7 p.m. A silent auction will also be held with a variety of items that have been doanted by businesses and organizations in the community. Everyone attending will receive a complimentary drink and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
Don't wait until the night of the event to get your tickets! They are available at Pastimes Antiques (45 N. Main) or online at
www.vintagenowfashionshow.com. You can keep up with all of the excitement leading up to the event by following the
Vintage Now Facebook page. For more information or if you have questions, please call 573-332-8882.
"Can't repeat the past...of course you can!" Well, especially when it comes to VintageNOW fashion.