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PHOTO GALLERY: Make-A-Wish Little Black Dress


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. September 27, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Make-A-Wish Little Black Dress
Charlotte Griffin receives makeup tips from Amy Kolbe.
Charlotte Griffin receives makeup tips from Amy Kolbe.
Meredith Strahle and Alla Johnson chat before the makeup tutorial.
Meredith Strahle and Alla Johnson chat before the makeup tutorial.
Linda Ozley, Pam Griffith and Nancy Maher enjoy wine.
Linda Ozley, Pam Griffith and Nancy Maher enjoy wine.
The event featured shoes, makeup and other accessories for attendees to browse.
The event featured shoes, makeup and other accessories for attendees to browse.
Melissa Ebling and Laura Campbell say
Melissa Ebling and Laura Campbell say "cheese."
Jane Killoran relaxes before the event starts.
Jane Killoran relaxes before the event starts.
Taylor Golden and Sophie Macleod are the youngest event attendees.
Taylor Golden and Sophie Macleod are the youngest event attendees.
Ariyal Wagner, of the Make-A-Wish Foundation stands flanked by Patty Townson and Ethel Pawley.
Ariyal Wagner, of the Make-A-Wish Foundation stands flanked by Patty Townson and Ethel Pawley.
Stacey Kolbe and Merle Bellot wait for the makeup tutorials to begin.
Stacey Kolbe and Merle Bellot wait for the makeup tutorials to begin.
Carrie Lamb and Tammy Woolever enjoy a night out.
Carrie Lamb and Tammy Woolever enjoy a night out.
Shelley Jones, Sonia Klauber, Charlotte Tuyo, Annette Royster and Kim Earley show off their black dresses.
Shelley Jones, Sonia Klauber, Charlotte Tuyo, Annette Royster and Kim Earley show off their black dresses.
Lindy Foster accepts the $10 admission fee, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Lindy Foster accepts the $10 admission fee, which benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Mary Lou Kovac and Iris Mahon dress for the occasion.
Mary Lou Kovac and Iris Mahon dress for the occasion.

 

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