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Beachside fashion show benefits Children First

The annual Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon and Fashion Show was held at Sharky’s on the Pier.


  • By Niki Kottmann
  • | 4:56 p.m. November 3, 2016
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No stilettos were seen at Flip Flops and Fashion on Thursday, Nov. 3 at Sharky’s on the Pier. Instead, it was all about sand in the toes as attendees dined along the shore and watched both adult and child models showcase the latest trends from Sun Bug, L. Boutique and Malibu Fox.

The fashion show was emceed by Sally Schule, and the speech that followed was the inspiring story of Tiffany Morales and how Children First drastically changed the life of her and her daughter, model Jazzibella Morales.

Co-Chairwomen Janna Kim, Audrey Coleman and Andrée Keebaugh with Vice President - Development Carol Butera and Co-Chairwoman Sarah Macrae
Co-Chairwomen Janna Kim, Audrey Coleman and Andrée Keebaugh with Vice President - Development Carol Butera and Co-Chairwoman Sarah Macrae
Megan Nisberg and Alyson Treadway
Megan Nisberg and Alyson Treadway
Sandra Reardon and Kathy Lyons
Sandra Reardon and Kathy Lyons
Carol Ayers and Penny Schwan
Carol Ayers and Penny Schwan
Lorie Romano and Shari Phillips
Lorie Romano and Shari Phillips
Jazzabelle Morales hits a pose on the runway as the last model of the show.
Jazzabelle Morales hits a pose on the runway as the last model of the show.
Justin and Donna Pachota with Margaret Roberts and Carol DeLeon
Justin and Donna Pachota with Margaret Roberts and Carol DeLeon
Tatiana Twarowski and Jena Wilson
Tatiana Twarowski and Jena Wilson
Development Manager Samantha Kingsley hits the stage with son Cooper, the first model of the show.
Development Manager Samantha Kingsley hits the stage with son Cooper, the first model of the show.
Margaret Sears, Nancy Shirreffs and Katherine Kaya
Margaret Sears, Nancy Shirreffs and Katherine Kaya
Pat Williams and Lisa Jackson sell raffle tickets to raise money for Children First.
Pat Williams and Lisa Jackson sell raffle tickets to raise money for Children First.
Kids toys, books and art supplies line the auction table.
Kids toys, books and art supplies line the auction table.
Melanie Wright, Natalie Fung and Amy Lenhart
Melanie Wright, Natalie Fung and Amy Lenhart
Megan Wenger, development manager, with Linda Monda and Wendy Surkis
Megan Wenger, development manager, with Linda Monda and Wendy Surkis
Amy Esper, Keli Crowley, Kimmie Mangum, Beth Bobb, Meredith Plazza, Tanya Ramos and Sara Ferguson
Amy Esper, Keli Crowley, Kimmie Mangum, Beth Bobb, Meredith Plazza, Tanya Ramos and Sara Ferguson
Denise West and Silvanna Medina
Denise West and Silvanna Medina
Deborah Whisner, Tamara Pasquale, Lynn Moseley, Mary Schwass and Mary Moscatelli
Deborah Whisner, Tamara Pasquale, Lynn Moseley, Mary Schwass and Mary Moscatelli
Jennifer Kelly walks the runway with her daughter Ava, both in outfits from Malibu Fox.
Jennifer Kelly walks the runway with her daughter Ava, both in outfits from Malibu Fox.
Susan and Sarah Macrae with Allison Scibelli and Sally Schule
Susan and Sarah Macrae with Allison Scibelli and Sally Schule
Sonja Viklund and Michelle Perrone
Sonja Viklund and Michelle Perrone
Vice President of Development Carol Butera welcomes guests.
Vice President of Development Carol Butera welcomes guests.
Nikki Kochis, Evan Morgan, Jane Morgan and Ashley Carson
Nikki Kochis, Evan Morgan, Jane Morgan and Ashley Carson
Barbie Nilsen and Erin Christy
Barbie Nilsen and Erin Christy
Sarah Horvath walks the runway in a dress from L. Boutique.
Sarah Horvath walks the runway in a dress from L. Boutique.
Doris Johnson, Charmaine Downie and Shirley Miller
Doris Johnson, Charmaine Downie and Shirley Miller
Nola Hietbrink, Carol Elliott and Ollie Johnson
Nola Hietbrink, Carol Elliott and Ollie Johnson
Melissa Hembree strikes a pose on the runway with daughter Annabelle, both in outfits from Malibu Fox.
Melissa Hembree strikes a pose on the runway with daughter Annabelle, both in outfits from Malibu Fox.
Lisa Napolitano and Jeanne Paulus
Lisa Napolitano and Jeanne Paulus
Phillip Tavill, CEO of Children’s First, with John Bean
Phillip Tavill, CEO of Children’s First, with John Bean
Anna Ourednik walks the runway in an outfit from Malibu Fox.
Anna Ourednik walks the runway in an outfit from Malibu Fox.
Wendy Rossiter, Nicole Ruth, Rebecca Blitz and Kim Mancini
Wendy Rossiter, Nicole Ruth, Rebecca Blitz and Kim Mancini
Alexandra Jupin and Kathy Coffey
Alexandra Jupin and Kathy Coffey
Director of Advancement & Stewardship Kristen Theisen, Chair of the Board of Directors Lacy Ray Jr. and Vice President of Development Carol Butera
Director of Advancement & Stewardship Kristen Theisen, Chair of the Board of Directors Lacy Ray Jr. and Vice President of Development Carol Butera
Rita Bicknell and Kirstin Fulkerson
Rita Bicknell and Kirstin Fulkerson

 

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