Well, I didn’t win Fashion Group International’s Rising Star Award for fine jewelry, but it was fabulous to be a finalist. I got a plaque as a souvenir and a corsage to wear for the Rising Star lunch at Cipriani 42nd Street. I don’t think I’ve gotten a corsage since eighth grade!
I was delighted to have many of my peeps with me for the occasion.
Left to right: Stacy wearing her own design, BarbaraB, Christine, me wearing Jacques Tiffeau and holding my plaque, Alyssa and Tina. Not shown: MrB, Zang Toi and Jennine.
Margaret Hayes, the president of FGI, found me after the ceremony to give me a few encouraging words. Thanks, Margaret! And thanks again to gorgeous blogger/designer Stacy Lomman for nominating me in the first place.
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UPDATED TO ADD: Here’s Stacy’s report on the event.
Absolutely an honor to be a finalist, so Good on ya!
Congrats!
You are welcome!! You deserved the win!!
Why do I look like I’m walking away from the picture?
Hehe
I like the distortion in this picture!
i think MrB did it on purpose.
he got his creative freak on!
Hooray for WB Jewelry!
How fabulous to be a finalist! Good girl! I am sure your designs shoulda won. xoxo
Well done for being nominated. Stacey’s dress is gorgeous, I clocked it as soon as I opened the page and then saw it was her own design – clever girl!
Thanks Penny!
Hi my dear-sounds like a fabulous event and very well done indeed xx
Well done miss thang! A plaque is pretty serious. I’ll have a drink in your honour.
Huzzah! And twice huzzah! Good enough.
You were robbed of the win!
I was so glad to be there with you and it is an honour to be nominated, but you deserved the win.
Congratulations!
Christine xo
A corsage! So cute. I have not had one since middle school I don’t think!
Congrats on teh nomination still!!
Dear Wendy, well done! And that colour’s great on you xx
Congrats!
P.S. Wearing the squirrel necklace today.
Wish you had won. Love what you are wearing. Xxxx
You are fantastic and this really is an honour. xo
congratualtions!
Good for you!! Your green dress is fabulous, in fact that is a nice line up of beautifully dressed and good looking people, I’ll be stealing outfit ideas from all of you.
congratulations, wendyb!
Congrats hun.
You’re already a star!!! So happy to have been there!