Longboat Harbour travels to 'Paris' in style

About 100 residents gathered for an afternoon of food, fashion and fun Feb. 28.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 12:40 p.m. February 28, 2018
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The women of Longboat Harbour took a fashionable trip to Paris on Feb. 28 without ever leaving the island.

The Harbourettes' biennial fashion show whisked attendees away for an afternoon of “Springtime in Paris.”

About 100 residents and friends gathered in the clubhouse where a mini Eiffel Tower decorated the entrance, and pink decorations colored the tables. While the fashionistas enjoyed lunch from The Rosemary, 10 models showed off clothing from Chico’s new brand aimed at empowering women to be bold and unique.
 

Gretchen Burns shows off her style during the fashion show.
Gretchen Burns shows off her style during the fashion show.
The fashion show theme was “Springtime in Paris.”
The fashion show theme was “Springtime in Paris.”
Fran Bogue, Maureen Shea, Connie Jones, Carolyn Nareske, Rickey Carr and Pam Euerle
Fran Bogue, Maureen Shea, Connie Jones, Carolyn Nareske, Rickey Carr and Pam Euerle
Kathy Sever models clothes from Chico’s during the fashion show.
Kathy Sever models clothes from Chico’s during the fashion show.
Delores Stefanski smiles at the crowd.
Delores Stefanski smiles at the crowd.
Mary Jean Drugan begins to twirl for the crowd.
Mary Jean Drugan begins to twirl for the crowd.
Marge Geiger smiles as she walks the room during the fashion show.
Marge Geiger smiles as she walks the room during the fashion show.
Pat Marshke, Barbara Siira and Sue Troup
Pat Marshke, Barbara Siira and Sue Troup
Joyce Mazurek models clothes from Chico’s.
Joyce Mazurek models clothes from Chico’s.
Susan Claudio turns to show off her outfit from Chico’s.
Susan Claudio turns to show off her outfit from Chico’s.
Pam Euerle, Judy Blair and Judy Hershberger
Pam Euerle, Judy Blair and Judy Hershberger
Gail Gilvey shows her outfit without a jacket.
Gail Gilvey shows her outfit without a jacket.
Sherry Bock and Ode Willaert
Sherry Bock and Ode Willaert
Eileen Sheridan and Eileen Gildea
Eileen Sheridan and Eileen Gildea
Carol Shaw shows off her Chico’s clothing.
Carol Shaw shows off her Chico’s clothing.

 

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