Written by Posted by: Gen v. Caracena
Fashion is not only for the business, the fashion enthusiasts and the consumers. Fashion can also be used as an effective platform to voice, support and advance a noble cause.
A-Line Style Services brings fashion to a purpose of greater significance by partnering with Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (CCH) in the fight against the issue of homelessness, particularly in Chicago. Taking advantage of fashion as a weapon in fighting homelessness, A-Line Style Services is bound to present the 3rd Annual Dangerous CURVES AHEAD Charity Fashion Show & Women’s Expo on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the beautiful Zhou B Art Center (1029 W. 35th) in Chicago from 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
DCA is an ALL SIZES fashion show presenting the latest collections of Chicago’s fashion designers showcased by models of all shapes. Apart from showcasing that real beauty and confidence comes in all shapes, DCA empowers women to walk down the runway to aid in the fight against homelessness.
Known as a “shoppers dream, the event is expected to be fabulous, fun and stylish affair featuring a number of businesses (fashion, beauty, lifestyle and entertainment) during the exhibitor show, a silent auction, the lines of 5 talented fashion designers, and a live cooking demonstration with Celebrity Chef Lovely (as seen on Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen). On top of it all, the event is the shoppers’ way of sharing or giving back to a more noble cause.
While enjoying the show and treating yourself to a shopping spree, you likewise aid in the fight against the issue of homelessness. As you relaxes from shopping, you can also enjoy free beauty treatments, delicious cocktails sponsored by Hennessey Black, and the hip-swaying music of Chicago’s own Sundance, and more. For event highlights, please click here: http://www.dangerouscurvesahead.org.
Other event sponsors include Absolutely Fabulous LLC (VIP Reception Sponsor) What U Need Is…, C’est Si Bon Hospitatlity, Creative Turkey Cuisine, The BOSS Network.
Yes, when you support the event, you likewise support a noble undertaking because all silent auction proceeds along with a generous amount of ticket sales will be donated to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. So, get your tickets now via online at www.dangerouscurvesahead.org/tickets.
VIP Ticket Includes:
Complimentary H’orderves & Cocktails during VIP Reception (6pm-7pm)
Goody Bag
Admission into the Expo & All Sizes Runway Show
Complimentary Private Parking
General Admission:
Admission into the Expo & All Sizes Runway Show
Complimentary Private Parking
About the woman behind A-Line Style Services and Dangerous Curves Ahead:
Tamika Maria Martell is the founder of A-Line Style Services and creator of Dangerous Curves Ahead. Her success has inspired her to share her blessings to the homeless. Tamika’s family was homeless then when she was a child. This is how and where her passion and advocacy to prevent and end homelessness stemmed from.
Tamika’s A-Line Style Services, which was launched in 2009 is an award winning Chicago-based wardrobe styling and personal shopping consultancy that services men and women with their style needs accommodating to any budget, body type, and lifestyle. She has been featured on The Rachael Ray Show, NBC 5 News, and more. Recently she was honored as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Game Changers’ by Black Enterprise Magazine.
She plans to develop the brands of ‘A-Line Style Services’ and ‘Dangerous Curves Ahead’ into a national touring event.
About Chicago Coalition For the Homeless
The mission of Chicago Coalition for the Homeless is to organize and advocate to prevent and end homelessness because they believe housing is a human right in a just society. For over 30 years CCH has offered outreach at family and adult shelters, transitional and interim housing, and single-room occupancy facilities. Each month CCH visits more than 30 facilities across Chicago, talking to people about their experiences with homelessness and making plans for how they can help these individuals make better lives for themselves. CCH leads strategic campaigns, community outreach, and public policy initiatives that target the lack of affordable housing in metropolitan Chicago & Illinois.
For more information, visit www.chicagohomeless.org and learn the different ways in which CCH is fighting to end homelessness. .
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