Tuesday, August 7, 2012
"Patch" had several St. Louis-area editors to nominate their favorite posts from Local Voices bloggers. After an overwhelming response, we've narrowed it down to the top seven.
Most Patch readers know that I’m a huge fan of our Local Voices bloggers. But many don’t realize that I’m not the only one—in fact, many of our St. Louis area editors feel the same way. That’s why this week, I asked my colleagues to nominate their favorite posts for the week. I got an overwhelming response, and to be honest, there isn’t enough space to share them all with you here, so I’ve narrowed it down a bit. Check out seven of the most interesting, entertaining and/or useful posts we found around Patchland this week. As you might know, this is only a very small cross-section of the Patch Local Voices blogger population. Which blog posts did you enjoy this week? Share your favorites in the comments section, below. Got something to say…
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Salvation Army ran a fashion show at the Moonrise Hotel to raise awareness about homelessness. Designers and models featured fashions made entirely of trash bags and duct tape.
Trash bag couture. That’s what the Moonrise Hotel and The Salvation Army St. Louis served up Friday night at the Garbage Bag Gala. The Project Runway-like event highlighted The Salvation Army's homeless services as models showcased creations made of garbage bags and duct tape, created by some of St. Louis's top fashion designers. Models took both casual and evening wear looks to the runway, turning trash into high fashion. An extensive photo gallery from the night is available on the University City Patch Facebook page: www.facebook.com/universitycitypatch.) The event was emceed by Heidi Glaus of KSDK. Fashion judges included Debra Bass of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Fox2News meteorologist Angela Hutti and Alive Magazine's Gwen Ragno. …
Friday, July 27, 2012
The event to benefit the Salvation Army will be held at the Moonrise Hotel.
Trash bag couture. That’s what the Moonrise Hotel and The Salvation Army St. Louis are serving up tonight at the Garbage Bag Gala. The event runs from 7-11 p.m. The Project Runway-like event will highlight The Salvation Army's homeless services as models showcase creations made of garbage bags and duct tape, created by some of St. Louis's top fashion designers. Models will take both casual and evening wear looks to the runway, turning trash into high fashion. Tickets are $45 and include entrance to the fashion show, food, two drink tickets and entertainment from Cruse Entertainment and DJ Epic. All proceeds from the event will go to The Salvation Army St. Louis. Special room packages are also available at the Moonrise Hotel for attendees. …
My team of volunteer designers shared the lessons they learned after spending more than 100 total hours researching, designing and sewing for the Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala.
Tonight's the night! Who is going to see me model my trashy (get it?) couture at the Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala? I asked my team of volunteer designers what they learned about sewing duct tape and plastic. Here’s what they said: To see these tips in action, come to the Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala at 7 p.m. July 27 at the Moonrise Hotel in the Delmar Loop. Read more about tonight's event here:
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Want to go to the Garbage Bag Gala? Worried about the ticket price? Here's a special deal for a 22 percent discount.
So if you're like us, you've been hearing a lot about the Garbage Bag Gala, the Salvation Army fundraiser where local volunteers model outfits made out of garbage bags and duct tape. If the ticket prices have been keeping you from coming, then check this out: Deal Chicken, an online coupon website, is offering two tickets for $70, a 22 percent discount. The deal ends Thursday, July 26, or until they sell out of tickets. Hope to see all you Patchers at 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Moonrise Hotel for the Garbage Bag Gala! (I'll be the one wearing this!)
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Meet the women who designed a wedding dress and a party dress totally out of garbage bags and duct tape.
Meet Sue and Karen, two of the dedicated, creative, inspiring, loving and talented women behind my garbage bag couture. Sue Thomas, of Webster Groves, and Karen Vehlewald, of Mehlville, jumped at the chance to volunteer and create two outfits out of garbage bags and duct tape for the Salvation Army’s Garbage Bag Gala, a fashion show fundraiser to prevent homelessness. Now, if you think sewing garbage bag dresses sounds a little, well, loopy, you’re not alone. “My kids and grandkids are all laughing,” said Karen, smiling. “They think grandma’s gone goofy.” When Sue and Karen heard about the Garbage Bag Gala at an American Sewers Guild meeting, they jumped at the chance to try a new challenge. “We didn’t know what we were getting into,” Sue …
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Editor Lindsay Toler gives a sneak peak at the garbage bag and duct tape sundress she'll be modeling at the Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala.
Who knew garbage bags and duct tape could be so...cute? As a trusty Patch editor, I'll be modeling this dress down the staircase in the lobby of the Moonrise Hotel at the Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala, a fundraiser to help the homeless and prevent homelessness. If you'd like to see me and other St. Louis locals wearing our garbage bag best, come see us in action at the Garbage Bag Gala at 7 p.m. July 27. Stay tuned for interviews with my designers! Check out University City Patch's other coverage of the event:
Saturday, July 14, 2012
The event to support the Salvation Army is Friday, July 27, at the Moonrise Hotel.
Are you ready for a fashion show unlike any you've seen before? The Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala will shine the spotlight on The Salvation Army's homeless services as models showcase creations made of garbage bags and duct tapes, designed by some of St. Louis's top fashion minds. A panel of judges will decide the best model/designer combo and award a prize. The show begins at 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Moonrise Hotel. Food and beverages will be provided by Eclipse Restaurant. The $45 ticket price includes entrance, show and food. For more information on the event, see the Salvation Army's site. You can also follow the event on Facebook or on Twitter using hashtag #GarbageGala. Check out our previous coverage:
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Affton Patch editor Lindsay Toler is volunteering to model trash bag couture for the Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala.
I'll be honest: I never thought I'd wear a wedding dress made out of garbage bags and duct tape! Luckily, it's not for my actual wedding. The boyfriend is still the boyfriend, not the fiance. My wedding dress is for the Salvation Army's fundraiser, the Garbage Bag Gala. Three members of the American Sewing Guild are making me a wedding dress and a sun dress—both made from garbage bags and duct tape! So far, my talented and hilarious designers have made the bulk of my wedding dress. My train (which I think is taller than I am!) is made out of a white plastic table cloth. My veil? Clear garbage bags. I think my dress will be much more embellished by the show on July 27 at the Moonrise Hotel, but you'll have to buy a ticket to see! Check out…
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The Salvation Army event is July 27 at the Moonrise Hotel.
Are you ready for a fashion show unlike any you've seen before? The Salvation Army's Garbage Bag Gala will shine the spotlight on The Salvation Army's homeless services as models showcase creations made of garbage bags and duct tapes, designed by some of St. Louis's top fashion minds. A panel of judges will decide the best model/designer combo and award a prize. The show begins at 7 p.m. Friday, July 27, at the Moonrise Hotel. Food and beverages will be provided by Eclipse Restaurant. The $45 ticket price includes entrance, show and food.
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Earl Higgins
11:05 am on Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Forgot to mention, though, it does look great! My niece has made some really cool purses/bags entirely out of duct tape. more ›