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Temple Beth Israel fashion show celebrates natural looks

The fashion show was held Feb. 4 at Michael's On East.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 5:20 p.m. February 4, 2019
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It was only fitting that the Temple Beth Israel fashion show start with the classic 1960s hit  “(You make me feel like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin.

The show, which took place on Feb. 4 at Michael’s On East, was titled “A Natural Woman” and featured clothing from Natural Discoveries on St. Armands Circle.

As the 140 fashion enthusiasts arrived, they were greeted with a flute of champagne and time to purchase tickets for the various raffle items.

Following social hour, the ladies, and the few men present, took their seats for lunch and the fashion show.

 

Event organizers Lynn Burton and Nancy Cohen with event chairwoman Sylvia Pastor
Event organizers Lynn Burton and Nancy Cohen with event chairwoman Sylvia Pastor
Diana Neely, Janis Cohen and Gail Joseph
Diana Neely, Janis Cohen and Gail Joseph
Carole Shaw kicks off the fashion show with a casual look from Natural Discoveries.
Carole Shaw kicks off the fashion show with a casual look from Natural Discoveries.
Nancy Cohen and Susan Morin
Nancy Cohen and Susan Morin
Barbara Pappas, Carol Kobak, Maxine Tauber and Denise Mattingly
Barbara Pappas, Carol Kobak, Maxine Tauber and Denise Mattingly
Fashion enthusiasts could take a chance on various raffle prizes.
Fashion enthusiasts could take a chance on various raffle prizes.
Susan Newmark is all smiles as she walks the runway.
Susan Newmark is all smiles as she walks the runway.
Joyce Cooper and Nessa Levine
Joyce Cooper and Nessa Levine
Susan Goren poses for the crowd during the fashion show.
Susan Goren poses for the crowd during the fashion show.
Gloria Feibus and Doris Kaplan
Gloria Feibus and Doris Kaplan
To complete the natural-theme of the event, lettuce served as the centerpieces.
To complete the natural-theme of the event, lettuce served as the centerpieces.
Judy and Bob Vigder
Judy and Bob Vigder
Mac Spitzer, Robin Green, Jamie Krasnow and Kathleen Mercker
Mac Spitzer, Robin Green, Jamie Krasnow and Kathleen Mercker
Sandy Krause walks the runway modeling clothes from Natural Discoveries.
Sandy Krause walks the runway modeling clothes from Natural Discoveries.
Anne Virag, Sylvia Pastor and Angela Stowe
Anne Virag, Sylvia Pastor and Angela Stowe
Teena Tessler smiles at friends as she walks the runway.
Teena Tessler smiles at friends as she walks the runway.
Susan Goren takes her walk down the runway.
Susan Goren takes her walk down the runway.
Robin Green poses on the runway as she models clothes from Natural Discoveries.
Robin Green poses on the runway as she models clothes from Natural Discoveries.
Temple Beth Israel Director Isaac Azerad, Jay Greenblatt, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman and Len Libman
Temple Beth Israel Director Isaac Azerad, Jay Greenblatt, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman and Len Libman
Carole Shaw models a “lunchtime” outfit from Natural Discoveries.”
Carole Shaw models a “lunchtime” outfit from Natural Discoveries.”

 

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