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Grand Bahama Island - On the breezy but sunny Saturday afternoon of March 28th ‘Fashion on the Lawn’ took place at the Boat House, an exclusive home owned by Duane and Jill Crithfield at the Grand Bahama Yacht Club. Never before has the island seen a fashion show of this caliber, length and variety. The Boat House served as an idyllic setting for the fashion show which featured local models, the Miss Grand Bahama 2009 contestants, and young and older new faces to the runway. Any photographer would have loved the backdrop of the beautiful Boat House with the runway leading out from it into the garden, all set on the edge of the Port Lucaya Marina.
Over 130 guests were pampered from 3-5 pm as they sipped mimosas and nibbled on fine chocolates, all while everyone enjoying
an afternoon of fun, friends and fashion featuring designs from Seventeen Shop, Animale, Bandolera, Traffic, UNEXSO, Clothesline, Bahama Brides and accessories from After Seven and Colombian Emeralds.
The "piece of resistance"
of the show was the grand finale when Miss Grand Bahama 2008, Kerel Pinder, dressed in a wedding dress from Bahama Brides came gliding up to the dock in the Crithfield's boat and walked up to the stage like a princess bride.
The event raised over $5,000 and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Harvest Foundation, of which Jill Crithfield is the founder. The Harvest Foundation is a non-profit organization moved by the love and compassion of Jesus Christ to see the hungry fed, the hurting comforted, the uneducated taught and the poor profit.
It looks to break the cycle of poverty of both body and soul. Harvest Foundation is presently assisting the Lewis Yard area with a community outreach program there with the help of many volunteers they facilitate a community centre where they are teaching such activities as
sewing, computer skills, carpentry, parenting skills and cooking.
The Foundation wishes to thanks all those that made this event a success. The lovely models:
Rashan Albury, Rayne Ambrister, Kianna Baldwin, Trevara Bridgewater, D’Jan, Jackie Fahey, Julia Geiger, Stacey Gibson, Hazel Hallett, Nelly Hoeler, Garelle Hudson, Laura Miller, Theo Pekanos, Kerel Pinder, Kezia Pratt, Nikki Severe, Trent Simmons, and Keithora Young.
The participating stores;
Karen Ferguson for commentating the fashion show;
Jennifer Williams, Event Director; Glenn Davis, Runway Director and Jan Lowe, Program Director.
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For more information on the Harvest Foundation, please contact Jill Crithfield at 242-533-1227 or email at jilka@tampabay.rr.com .
Miss Grand Bahama 2009 Garelle Hudson during Fashion on the Lawn at the Boat House, Grand Bahama Yacht Club. Photo: Robbin Whachell
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SLIDESHOW -As guests approached the entrance to the fashion event, they were met by a showcase of wonderful and exciting handmade items, such as jewelry, handbags, scarves, art, and all types of Bahamian wonders. Items from local spas and other pampering places. Photos: Robbin Whachell
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Fashion on the Lawn – Help Give Lewis Yard a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
A young model on the runway at Fashion on the Lawn at the Boat House on March 28, 2009. Photo: Robbin Whachell
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SLIDESHOW - Photos: Robbin Whachell
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SLIDESHOW - The "piece of resistance" of the show was the grand finale when Miss Grand Bahama 2008, Kerel Pinder, dressed in a wedding dress from Bahama Brides came gliding up to the dock in the Crithfields boat and walked up to the stage like a princess bride. Photos: Robbin Whachell
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