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My Secret Life as a Model ~ Fashion Show at Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach, CA

  WCR Fashion Show Fundraiser “Havana Nights“, September 13th 

Luncheon and Fashion Show at Inn at Spanish Bay

Benefits the Housing Resource Center and the WCR Education Fund

My Secret Life as a Model

Susan Clark modeling Ericka Engelman in the 2015 WCR Fashion Show

I’ve mostly spent my life as a Stewardess (Pam Am), as a teacher (SFUSD), and as a realtor both in  San Francisco and Carmel (Alain Pinel Realtors).  BUT,  I always had this secret desire to model so when I was in my 20’s I gave it a whirl.  I went to a modeling school in San Francisco and some how wound up teaching “Walks and Turns” at the same modeling school on Saturdays – all while teaching 5th grade.  It was my secret life!  I did do some live fashion shows, but alas, it was obvious this could not be a part-time gig.  And I was certainly not emaciated enough to do print and liked a steady job – plus I loved teaching.  I decided it was not my calling, but it had been fun!  To this day, I love fashion!  Some days you can’t tell by the way I dress, but issues of  Vogue, Elle, and Bazaar are always stacked up on my coffee table.

by Oscar de la Renta ~ SF exhibit at De Young Museum

Did any of you reading this catch the Oscar de la Renta exhibition at De Young in San Francisco?  Now that man knew how to make a dress!

Oscar de la Renta

The qualities I most admire in a woman are confidence and kindness. ~Oscar de la Renta

by Oscar de la Renta, exhibition at De Young Museum, SF

But I digress, if you love fashion, and love supporting good causes, come to our WCR Fashion Show Fundraiser, “Havana Nights”

It’s going to be an amazing time, with Delicious food, fabulous fashion, at an incredibly beautiful place (Inn at Spanish Bay), and lots  of fun MOST IMPORTANTLY!  Salsa dancers, latin music to get your blood boiling, and the “experience” of steaming nights in Havana in the 50’s!  Only $95 a ticket if you act NOW!

“Havana Nights“

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The Housing Resource Center helps those less fortunate find and obtain housing.  Thank you for helping this worthy cause.

I’ll see you there, and yes, I will once again get my “Kicks” up on the runway!

Call me for more information or just BUY A TICKET.

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Spinning in a “Dior Turn” in a previous WCR Fashion Show modeling fashions from Marita’s in Pacific Grove.

People will stare

MAKE IT WORTH THEIR WHILE!  ~Harry Winston

See you there!!!!

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WCR Fashion Show Fundraiser ~ “Havana Nights” September 13th 2017

“Havana Nights”  WCR Fashion Show Fundraiser

September 13, 2017    ~  11:00am Luncheon ~ Inn at Spanish Bay

Benefits the Housing Resource Center and the

WCR Education Fund.

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Women’s Council of Realtors has a treat for you!  A fabulous luncheon and fashion show to benefit the Housing Resource Center and the WCR Education Fund.  August 31st is the last day to buy pre-sale tickets at $95.  Price goes up to $115 September 1st.

It will be held at the beautiful Inn at Spanish Bay in the ballroom.

Don’t miss this amazing event!   You’ll be transported to the island of Cuba with it’s steamy hot nights and Latin sounds and gorgeous fashions.  Fashions by our best boutiques on the Monterey Peninsula modeled by our WCR members.  We thank all of our fabulous sponsors who have made this event possible and all the fabulous WCR members who have volunteered their time.

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Another Successful WCR Fashion Show/Fundraiser in Pebble Beach

“Escape into the forest”

Susan Clark modeling Ericka Engelman Couture
Susan Clark modeling Ericka Engelman Couture

An amazing crowd gathered at the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach September 18th to enjoy a Fashion Show Fundraiser “Escape into the forest” sponsored by the Women’s Council of Realtors, Monterey Peninsula.   A participant’s ticket included a champagne reception, a  fantastic lunch, a wide array of silent and live auction items to choose from and an incredible fashion show.  The fundraiser benefited the Housing Resource Center and the WCR Education Fund.  WCR is known for putting on the best fashion show on the Monterey Peninsula and they did not disappoint anyone modeling clothes from Ms. Fabulous, Biba, The Boutique, Nest, Heart Beat Boutique, Carried Away, Coast Carmel, Ericka Engelman Couture, Men’s Wearhouse, and Patrick James.  The models are not professional models ~ they come from the real estate industry and are your favorite realtors, Title Company representatives, Lenders, etc.   But, for this one day, they are runway models on a catwalk!

Backstage at the fashion show
Backstage at the fashion show

I get asked, “What is it like being backstage at the fashion show getting ready?”  Well . . .  crazy, amazing, and fun!  Brian and his team from Oye Hair Salon in Monterey worked on our hair, Blush, a makeup studio in Monterey applied makeup and the models all prepared their clothes  by unzipping zippers and unbuttoning buttons to make those fast changes possible — that is when we weren’t posing for photos!

Modeling Ericka Engelman Couture
Modeling Ericka Engelman Couture

On a personal note I loved modeling Ericka Engelman Couture.  She is an incredible designer and creates very unique designs.  She does  a thriving bridal business, but is now venturing into a ready to wear line.  For a fascinating wardrobe, give Ericka a call.

To put on a successful event of this scale is a large undertaking.  We want to thank all of our wonderful sponsors, silent/live auction donors, our clothiers, our hair and makeup salons, our models, our dressers, our tuxedo clad greeters,  and our Fashion Show Committee led by the two co-chairs,  Sandra Schirmer and Carol Duncan.  It is a thrill to raise money for a good cause and at the same time provide a fantastic venue for many to enjoy!

 

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Escape into the forest . . . WCR Fundraiser/Fashion Show in Pebble Beach

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Susan Clark flows down the runway in a previous WCR Fashion Show at Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach

Women’s Council of Realtors, Monterey Peninsula Chapter will welcome 250 lucky people to their 2015 Fashion Show/Fundraiser luncheon, “Escape into the forest”.  It will be held at Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach on September 18, 2015.  The event will raise funds to benefit the Housing Resource Center and the WCR Education Fund.  The fashion show which is always a sell-out is immensely popular so purchase your tickets soon!   Tickets are $85 and can be purchased at Purchase ticket (no tickets will be sold at the door).  The models who are local realtors and other women and men from the real estate industry have been busy having fittings and practicing for that walk down the runway.  They will be modeling clothes from the following local clothiers:  The Boutique, Ms. Fabulous, Heart Beat Boutique, The Nest, Biba’s, Carried Away, Coast Carmel, Ericka Engleman Couture, Men’s Wearhouse, and Patrick James.

This is always a fun event and raises money through generous sponsors and a fabulous silent auction with many great donations from local restaurants, wineries, stores, spas, hotels, and many other businesses.  Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors and silent auction donors.

Hope to see you there!