down4earth fashion

"NORMAL TEENS TO RUNWAY SHOW MODELS AND DESIGNERS"

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WE ARE ALL FINISHED THANK YOU GOD. IT WAS NERVE RECKING.

HEAR WE ARE ALL OF US AT THE SAME TIME THE LAST WALK ALL IN A GROUP

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SHE HAS THE MOTHER NATURE LOOK GOING ON, DOSENT SHE LOOK LIKE A WILLED FLOWER IN THE AMAZON?

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HERE'S ERIK WEARING TE FAMOUS HAWAII-EN SHIRT WITH THE FLYING GUITAR THAT GUITAR IS SO WICKED DUDE

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THE MERMAID IS ON THE RUNWAY WHAT A FANTASTIC DRESS

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AND JOE IS @THE TOP MODELING THE BUTTON SHIRT WITH THE MUSIC NOTES(MUSIC 2 MY EARS)

JUST A CLOSE UP OF THE OUTFIT THAT SHE WAS MODELING

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GOOD JOB MY MODELS YOU GUY'Z ARE THE GREATEST YOU ALWAYS HAD IT IN YOU ALL YOU DID WAS LET IT OUT SO WE COULD ALL SEE YOUR TALENT!

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YUO 2 JOE!!
YOU GIRLS MAKE ME SO PROUD!

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MODELS STILL HITTING THE RUN WAY FIERCE GIRLS FIERCE

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MODELS HITTING THE RUN WAY SHOWING THE NEW DESINGS OR TODAY.

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WERE HERE ALL DRESSED READY 2 SALE OUR CREATIONS MODELS LOOKING KIND OF NERVOUSE THERE. "ITS GOING 2 BE GREAT"

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ON THE ROAD TO OUR DESTINATION TO SHOW WHAT WE CAN DO!!!

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TAKING THE TEAM PHOTO LOOK @ EVERY ONE DONT THEY LOOK GREAT!!

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ON ARE WAY 2 THE SECOND SHOW
OUR GRAND FINALLY THEY ARE
REALLY GOING ALL OUT ON OUR HAIR ITS WILD WE REALY LOOK LIKE HIGH TOP MODELS NOW

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JUST GETTING THE HANG OF THIS MODEL THING "HUH, GIRLS" AND BOY'S

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Getting ready 2 walk the run way @ our first 10am fashion show, Here we go! "Is every body ready"

Come to the Fashion Show

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The big event.

This is It: Last page of the Catalog

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9.

Was that YOUR shower curtain. Oh, sorry. Size 2. Starting bid: $21.00
10

Joe is as cuddly as his shirt says. Size L. Starting bid: $15.00
12

Phung designed this little number from an old tank, a curtain, and well we found the shrug in someone's old disco trunk. Size 2. Starting bid: $21.00

13.

Nicole is wearing that little jean skirt and tank you wish you'd found earlier this summer. Size 4. Starting bid: $18.00

14

Adriana is precious in medieval velvet. Size 2. Starting bid: $26.00.

15
Jen in girl-scout shift she designed with Alejandra. Size 10. Starting bid: $15.00

16
Devon's ever so sweet in this pink and black number (velvet, silk, and sequins). Size 2. Starting bid: $18.00

17
Felisha's mermaid dress looks great on sporty Crystal. Size 14. Starting bid: $27.00

18
Ashley is elegant in this simple business to evening dress by Diana. Size 14/16. Starting bid: $18.00

19
Phung is so cute in this fairy jacket with skinny jeans. Size 2. Starting bid: $29.50. Jeans not included.

20
Little leafy strapless number. Size 12. Starting bid: $21.00

21
Vernon looks so cool in Felisha's instrument applique shirt. Size XXL. Starting bid: $15.75

22

Nastasha in Baroque denim skirt with yellow satin top. Size 8. Starting bid: $19.50

23
Ashley's Ninja-curtain empire waist dress makes her super happy! Size 12. Starting bid $18.00

24

Tyanna in skirt dress. Size 8. Starting bid: $12.00

25

Eric sports the extreme Carpe Diem Guitar shirt (by Felisha/drawing by Tyanna). Size XL. Starting bid: $23.00

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Vernon what ARE you doing? That's Miss Veronica's dress! Size 6. Starting bid: $19.50

We have more (52 total) including accessories. Come to the fashion show and see!

Catalog of Items Page 2

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8
Alejandra models this sassy little wrap number with matching black velvet top. Size 10, starting bid $22.00
9
Diana's party dress is a shower curtain overskirt with star-studded tulle under. Includes fitted white top, gray gloves. Size 16. Starting bid $30.00

10
Ruben models this updated MJ (RIP)/surfer vest studded with woven pop top chains. Completed by silver gray board shorts. Size M/30w. Starting bid, $30.00

11
Mayra loves her reconfigured Harley Tee and tie-on-the-side shorts. Size 6. Starting bid, $18.00

12
Little white capris get an update from Dad's closet (oops where IS that purple tie darling?) Topped off with blousy tube top. Size 6. Starting bid, $18.00

13
Big old sweatshirt makes a pretty pouch or market bag. Starting bid $9.00.

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Little shoulder bag with lots of colorful felt flowers. Starting bid, $10.00.

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Leather handbag. Starting bid, $18.00

15
Little flour sack gets new life as a market bag. Starting bid $9.00

To bid from afar, please click on comments, enter the item number, your bid, and your contact info. Happy shopping and thank you in advance for helping to strengthen these kids opportunities!

Catalog of Items Page 1

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Our fashion show is next Thursday and we are giving our friends a sneak preview in the form of this online catalog. Interested in bidding? comment on this blog and we'll contact you. Please give us your contact information in the comment and the amount of your bid.

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1

Tyanna models a tube dress designed by Diana by reconstructing a wrap dress. Size 8. Starting bid $21.00

2

Jennifer models this little Baroque number: denim skirt made from jeans with brocade inserts and various fancy trims with a satin and lace cami. Size 8. Starting bid $17.00.

3

Lavelle's burlap and plastic with Vogue inserts little number (sort of evening bag meets Beverly Hillbillies.) Starting bid $6.00

4

Gray handbag with black strap. Simple and functional. Starting bid $7.00

5

Denim messenger back with felt flowers. Starting bid $9.00

6

Another denim messenger bag; this one has a plaid flap and little patches. Starting bid $8.00

7

Diana's patch pouch with elegant scarf. Starting bid $9.00

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MORE GREAT PICTURES OF OUR GROUP @ WORK PUTTING OUR MINDS TOGETHER AND GETTING THE JOB DONE TO ITS POTENTIAL AND ORS OF COURSE WERE PUTTING OUR HANDS TO THE PLOW AND WHAT WE PLANT WE GROW!

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CLASS @ WORK

THE PHOTOGRAPHER ME DIANA BARAHONA

FELICIA AND MS.VERONICA TAKING MESUREMENTS FOR A NEW CREATION AND THIS IS ARE MODEL GETTING READY FOR THE BIG EVENT. EVERY ONES DOING GREAT......

TANIA AND PHONG MACHING UP THERE FINISHED PIECES TOGETHER TEAM WORK. GOOD GOING GUYS THATS GOOD TEAM WORK AND SPORT MANSHIP

ERIK SEWING THE REST OF HIS PROJECT READY TO ADD THE LAST FINISHING TOUCHES GREAT SOON WILL BE ABLE TO SEE WHAT THIS GROUP OF TALENT KIDS HAVE BEEN DOING BEHIND THE SEANCES...........

PHONG@WORK MAKING MORE OF THESE GREAT FELT FLOWERS TO DECORATE PUT YOUR HANDS TO THE PLOW AND MAKE IT HAPPENED BIG!!!!!!!

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HERE IS THE DESIGNER @ WORK IN HER MASTER PIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ERIK LOOKIN HOT, IN A M.J. (R.I.P) INSPIRED HAWAIN TOP! TO BE CONTINUED...

SHIRT DONE BY FELISHA!

LETS NOT FORGET ARE MODELS IN ACTION JUST HITTING THOSE RUNWAYS STRUT YOUR STUFF BOYS AND GIRLS FASHION MODELS COMING THREW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DRESS DESINGED BY DIANA BARAHONA.

WOW! HARD AT WORK MAYCO, ERIK,DEVANTE,MS VERONICA, AND LIL DIEGO MAKING FELT FLOWERS DONT WORK TO HARD.

BY:DIANA THEIR CO-WORKER

PHONG AND JOE WITH THE FELT FLOWERS YOU GO PHONG TEACH JOE HIS STUFF ITS ALL ABOUT THE FELT!!!!!!!!!

Runway Training Begins (aka Ruben's Bootcamp for Beauties)

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Phung in the latest Galleano-esque by Felisha.

Alexander McQueen's got nothing on us.

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Who knew the butt of those tight jeans could look so good in another life.

skirts skirts skirts

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Joe models the latest design by Phung. SOOOOOOOOOO chic!

Pink skort (ugh!) gets sliced up and plaid monstrosity is grafted on for a whole new flirty loook!

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Next teenie-weenie denim skirt expands its repetoire with skater checks and gets punked out, by Felisha.

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Design team DFP (Diana, Felisha, Phung) come up with a trendy 80's, military club-ready look, complete with lace legwarmers, made from the sleeves of a hideous turtle neck, modeled here by Phung.

Rubidoux Youth Make Fashion History

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Using tin cans, kool aid pouches, banged up teeshirts, and jeans that are old but not old enough to be cool, this group of 14 to 21 year olds are making unique ensembles that would wow the likes of Jean-Paul Gaultier, if he were here to see it.

The first week was a chaotic, hardworking success with 12 handbags and a scarf completed. Stay tuned for daily updates of this hip-hop meets punk and attacks the trashman youth project.

ps: Fashion show in August at the Riverside Community Arts Association . 8-6-09 7 pm. Bring your check books! (all proceeds benefit the Youth Opportunity Center).