Smiles for Life-AAWD...

I was VERY fortunate and thrilled to be asked to take part in the Smiles for Life-AAWD. AAWD is the American Association of Women Dentists, who have put on a fashion show for the last 3 years, this year makes 4. The Smiles for Life event creates a fund for victims of domestic violence so they can receive free dental care at UK. The event consists of a fashion show, brunch and silent auction as well as a few vendors who donate part of their proceeds. ALL of the money that comes in for the event is donated to the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Center.

How lucky was I to be a vendor? Second line on the left... Sage K and Co.

I asked my friend beth to help me out, I had a hunch that I might need it. She was super cool about staying with me when it got incredibly busy considering she has a HUGE test coming up.

There were a few vendors, one was Lexington Healing Arts which offered a short massage right there. Another jewelry vendor who sat behind us, I would explain her jewelry as old lady-ish. Don't get me wrong, I like some of it but I can see my grandma and Aunt Carol (grandpa's sister) going nuts over there. I was extremely happy to be selling my earrings to such a young crowd, it did me well!

The set up, left side

right side

I sold my earrings as singles but they did really well in sets too.

And yes I made (painted, attached and whatever else) the frames and fabric pin board. In fact I worked long and hard to 3 days straight to get ready for this.

I decided I would give away two pairs of earrings (marketing ploy), it was a total hit and by chance a mom and daughter who entered at different times won.

You might want to stay tuned you may get a chance like this every once in a while.

And me, looking like a dork!

The brunch was amazing and the fashion show was really fun to watch, everyone came out in super stylish clothes and had so much fun being up there. Even some of the teachers participated in the show.

This is Dr. Larken

Dr. Abadi

I didn't put any pictures up of the girls or guys because I thought that might be kind of weird since we're not best-ies! I am glad I could donate some of my proceeds, I had a great time and am so appreciative I was invited!