This time we got to volunteer at something a little more glamorous than a spay and neuter clinic!
The 6th annual Apoyo (help) Fashion Show, in support of the Childrens' education in Chuburna Puerto, a town about 20kms west of Progreso is always a lot of fun!
And this year the theme was a 1950's high school dance!
There were records, and 50's at the hop music, and streamers, and even a great librarian who was our MC. Barb Harris is a professional speaker and a lot of fun anyways, so this was right up her alley!
AND... this was my modelling debut, and I had a blast!
All of the clothes are second hand, brought down from home by most of the local expats,
and items are modeled (a few of them), and they and many others are sold afterwards for amazing
low prices from 20 to 60 pesos a piece!
We, the 6 models, were all professionally coiffed and made up by a team of artists
who usually do the same for movie stars, but who volunteer for this one.
Robert Abuda and his team were amazing and made us real superstars!
We 6 models got to know each other a little better over the course of rehearsals and fittings, and I managed to meet a really nice new group of women.
Our friend Xochitl was taking pictures as Vic was working too, selling bar tickets!
Our grand finale was the lollipop song, and here we are below in our very colourful garb -
I'm the one in the purple and red with the purple wig! :)
Vic's partner in crime, fellow "teacher" and bar ticket salesman, Deb.
A good time was had by all!! And we wait to find out how much money was raised by another great event!
Loved your dress.
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