November 7, 1-3 P.M.
Fashion Show, Refreshments & Prizes

Have you ever looked in your closet and muttered, "I have nothing to wear!"?

Yearned for clothes that fit your body AND your style?

Wondered what kind of statement your clothes make? And what more you could be saying?

It's time to rediscover your inner diva, with ideas, tips and inspiration from Donna Lindeman Porter, who turns the task of daily dressing into an art!

As an artist, performing artist, curator, educator and world traveler, Donna has an eye for the unusual and can demonstrate how a simple accessory, bold choice of color or unexpected combination of textures can make a whole new look-one that is wholly you.

Her tips work for any age and any style. The trick is to develop your own! As a skilled thrift store shopper, Donna can share insider tips on how to find some true treasures in the most unexpected places.



So grab your best gal pals and share a great afternoon of fun. Or come on your own, and be inspired. You won't want to miss it!

RSVP by October 29, 2009. Call 425-556-8161 or reserve your spot by e-mail. Be sure to include your name, phone number, and the number of people in your party.

Park at adjacent Redmond High School, located at 17272 NE 104th Street. Shuttles to the Emerald Heights campus will run from 12:15 to 12:50 p.m. Program will start promptly at 1:00 p.m.





About our presenter
Donna Lindeman Porter earned her MFA from the University of Washington and works as both a painter and a sculptor. She is an artist-in-residence whose work has included the Harborview Hospital Burn Unit, schools and theaters. Her work has been exhibited at Bellevue Art Museum, Nordic Heritage Museum, University of Puget Sound and many other venues. A member of the Kirkland Cultural Council, Donna has been a regional arts advocate for more than 20 years. "I've worked hard, flirted with fame, had success and failure, and am a lifelong learner," she says. "It does continue!"

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