Who Let the Girls Out Event 2011

The 3rd Annual
Who Let the Girls Out Event
Lake Stevens, WA

What silly, crazy chaos- what FUN!!!  I had the privilege of donating my time again this year to create a dress up photo booth for the ladies attending the event.

My friends Nicky, Trish and Cathy along with a huge cast of additional friends pulled off their biggest bash ever-complete with massage therapists, anesthetists, great beauty and food vendors and dozens of truly amazing raffle baskets donated by local businesses....all to help raise money for their journey during the Susan G. Komen 3DAY event this coming September.  The cafeteria at Hillcrest Elementary was bursting at the seams with women who in between their pampering were busy buying tickets and stuffing the jars in hopes of winning their desired basket.

This year I partnered with L. Sam Samano of Extraordin-Hair for one heck of a basket.  We offered up a pin-up experience.... An hours shoot time with me- and hair and make up by Sam who is a theatrical stylist- (she's pretty darned amazing I must say!) along with a bottle of wine and truffles... and voila! Perfect experience.  Even more fun was watching as my basket come up.... and all the ladies looking on anxiously because they had stuffed so many tickets in that jar (which..... was full!!  Yay!!!!)... and the screams of Joy when Kathleen's number was drawn... it was awesome!  So I got to meet my client right there on the spot- great stuff!!!!

If you haven't attended this event- you will want to get your tickets for 2012- after the new year- get a hold of me and I'll put you in touch with the ladies to get your hall pass to a kick-ass event!

Masquerade Ball

Hello! Well after a good night's sleep (which could honestly be likened to a coma) I've had a pretty relaxing day- getting caught up on photos.

I thought I'd give you a glimpse of the gala evening I was asked to cover last night. The Columbia Club, located on the 76th floor of the Columbia Towers in Downtown Seattle, put on one heck on an event! The event was a benefit auction for Auggie's Quest and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. It was open to their members and non members alike. There was honestly so many beautiful people there- that I could have shot for days- and the masks and costumes were breath taking! And it was head to toe beauty- sometimes the legs were just as intriguing as the masks! :)
Gabbi wanted to take a photo of me before I left- so I set up the shot, and she manhandled Big Bertha with the big lens and external flash like a pro. She was cracking me up. :)
This is only a small portion the hundreds of photos from last night- enjoy!

Masquerade Ball II

More from the event last night...

There's the ever lovely Ellen..... those purple feather's are workin'!

This lady was just lovely- I shot several of her-

This pretty peacock belonged to the court jester in the other post- and they were a scream!

more and more beautiful!

And sometimes you just have to embrace an accident- and make it happy... I rather like the funky colors in this one. :)

I met so many interesting people last night- It was honor to capture the beauty last night!

Cinderella....

Cinderella is going to the ball after all.....A Masquerade Ball that is....A full up ballgown and mask wearing extravaganza!!!!! Yours truly- (and let me just start by saying I'm super excited and scared spitless!).......has been asked to cover Seattle's Columbia Club 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball & Benefit Auction.

AND......I get to share that event with you!!!!!!

Mark your calendars for date night- either with your spouse or a group of your girlfriends- this should be an amazing time- and your are helping out MDA & Augie's Quest charities. Feel-good therapy all the way around!!!! :) So here's the info- get your tickets ASAP (that way I know someone there!!!!!!) xoox Didi

The 3rd Annual Masquerade Ball Saturday, October 24th 8:00PM

With a silent auction benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Throughout the evening, enjoy tarot card readings, magicians, dancing and more! Costumes and fancy dress are encouraged and the evening is open to everyone!

The cost for the event this year is only $45. Please RSVP with the Club Concierge at 206.622.2010.

http://www.clubcorpcharityclassic.com/participatingClub_columbiatower.htm

Need something to wear? A generous local costume company, A Masquerade, would like to extend a discount to attendees of the event. If you are interested in renting a mask or costume please mention the event at checkout and ask for a 10% discount.

Browse the selection online at http://ccmailersite.memfirstweb.net/mail/mail_click.asp?CODE=GIGITOOROBYIYNONYSOMMI&LID=1 but you must shop in person for the discount. The discount is also good on rental or purchase the vintage formal wear, of which we have a grand selection for men and women.

Hotel Accommodations After a night of masquerading, spend the night next door at the Arctic Club Hotel!

Guests may contact the hotel at (206) 340-0340 or visit us online at http://www.arcticclubseattledowntown.doubletree.com/, simply select your dates and enter the Group Code CMB in the Group/Convention Code box and the room type with the $129.00 rate will come up.

Music provided by Adam's DJ 253-952-2156 (office) or 425-652-6690 (cell).