Monthly Archives: November 2011

Tips For Planning A Fashion Show



Are you going to be organizing a fashion show? There are lots of things to consider for pulling off a mammoth task like this and much attention to detail is needed. Ok, so you may not have to consider every little detail like pest control services for a termite problem that would be taking it too far as those tasks need to be handled by others. However, there is a lot to consider and it can be a very rewarding job if you get it right.

First up there is the budget to think about. Initially, you will need to set the budget and consider which types of sponsors you would like at the event. Do not leave this until the end; make it a first priority and start approaching company’s from the get-go.

The venue needs to be considered, and in doing so, think about the type of show you are going to be holding. Is it a young and funky show or something aimed at pleasing older people? Think about these things and the types of people attending when making the decision on where to hold it. Also, consider transport and the needs of the attendees.

The theme is a major deal with a fashion show as well. It can make or break a show. Once that has been decided, the music, decorations, how many visitors will be attending, the layout of the seating and the types of models needed all need to be thought about.

Space for after the show will also need to be made before the show starts to allow a place to serve drinks at the end of the show. In addition to this, the space where the models prepare for the show has to be large enough to house a certain amount of people.

Invitations will need to be sent out and there needs to be enough time put aside so that the invitations can be chosen, created and sent out.

Advertising must be made prior to the event to make sure enough people are aware the show is coming up and to ensure they keep their schedules free for the event. When you are scheduling a date for the show, it is important to check to make sure there are no other significant events happening on the same night, you do not want to be competing with an equally as popular show.

Every detail when planning and organizing an event is equally important. If one thing does not flow, it can cause or sorts of disharmony throughout the planning process, not to mention the event itself. Before you start absolutely anything for the show preparations, get out your pen and paper and draw yourself a mind map. Start with a large circle in the center and put the name of the show you will be holding. From there, draw lines extending out from the circle and at the end of those lines put the main category name in each circle. Then add lots of words to each of those circles that directly relate to each of them. This little map will be a great start to any show.

School Fundraising Ideas – The Fashion Show



Schools are constantly in need of funds. There are many fun activities available to help raise money such as worm charming or a car wash but a great favourite that involves everyone is the fashion show.

Whilst a fashion show will take a lot of planning (several months), the event can really pay off.

The school raises money by ticket sales, a raffle on the night and commission from clothes sales so it is potentially a good money spinner.

Seeing clothes close up can sway a persons decision on whether or not to buy so it is also good for the audience, plus its always nice to see friends and family modelling.

Getting outside help with the show is useful and there are companies specialising in this sort of thing. They will often supply a PA system, music, till, carrier bags and a full length mirror.

Make sure the company you go has experience of putting on fashion shows and that their stock is appealing to your audience. It will also be useful if they have the means to accept credit and debit card payment as this will increase your sales on the night.

You will need to decide whether you want to include refreshments in the ticket price and how much profit you are hoping to make on the night. Be realistic as you don’t want to put people off with the ticket price.

The venue you choose will need to be big enough to seat everyone expected and it needs to have a flat floor. A raised stage area will be an added bonus as it will make the catwalk more of a feature. Plenty of electrical points will be needed, as will a room for the models to change. Changing rooms for the audience to use after the show will also be required. The school hall may be suitable, but if not, consider the village hall or other venues nearby. Seating will also need to be sourced.

A good turn out is needed for the show so you will need to market it to your target audience which will probably largely consist of parents. Send a press release to the local paper, notify the parish magazine and make up posters to put up near the school. The school art department should be quite handy with the posters.

Pupils, staff and parents can all be used as models. Several rehearsals will be required so that everyone knows what to do on the night.

With careful planning, your fundraising fashion show should be a great night out and a financial success too.

Playing Fashion Design Games Online



Most people find that they spend most of their time working, but you may want to spend some of your time playing fashion games online. These days we all work a bit too much, which means that we all need some time off. It is said that we spend more than half our waking lives working. It is not hard to believe, because if you were to look at it you would see that you work from about 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon. Add two hour of travel to that in the morning and afternoon, it means that you have to leave home at 7 to get back home around 6, depending on traffic. That nine hours working and a total of 11 hours including travel. So, you may want to spend a little time playing some fashion design games online.

There are a number of web sites online that offer you games that you can play for free. There are also a number of different types of games online, not just fashion games. However, if you are into fashion and finding out about the new fashion trends of the time you will want to look into the fashion games.

Here you will be able to dress up the model with all sorts of fashion accessories. You will also find that some web sites allow you to upload a picture of yourself so that you can dress yourself up and see how certain clothes look on you. This type of software is being used widely these days, and you will be able to find them on some clothing shop website. This means that you will be able to buy clothes online without needing to fit them on. This is because you can see it on your before you make the purchase.

Online fashion design games are not just played for fun, they are made as software for companies, as described above, and these are known as fashion design software programs or free fashion design software programs. You will find that you will be able to download this type of software from online sites. This means that you will be able to fit yourself with clothes of all types without the need of the internet, because it will be downloaded onto your desktop.

You will want to find the type that you can upload a picture of yourself. This will make it more fun for you, as you will be able to see what you will look like. The other great thing that some of the software offer is the fact that you can change your hair styles too. This means that you will be able to see what you can change your hair style into with certain outfits.

So, do not overwork yourself anymore. Take some time off, look for fashion design games online and do a little relaxing while you have some fun. There is no need for you to work all the time, so take it into consideration.