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St. Mary dreams up spring fashion show

On March 11, more than 200 people gathered in the Harbourside Ballroom for the "Daffodils & Dreams" fashion show.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 2:40 p.m. March 11, 2019
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The St. Mary Star of the Sea Women’s Guild sprang into spring March 11.

On Monday afternoon, more than 200 people gathered in the Harbourside Ballroom for the guild’s annual fashion show, which was themed “Daffodils & Dreams.”

This year’s fashions came from Dillard’s and ranged from tunics to dresses. Six models took the runway with each wearing five outfits.

Before sitting down to lunch, fashion lovers perused raffle items ranging from concert tickets and jewelry to restaurant gift cards and spa days.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Catholic education and local charities.

Event chairwomen JoAnn Sifuentes, Bonnie Schneider and Cindy Noble
Event chairwomen JoAnn Sifuentes, Bonnie Schneider and Cindy Noble
Mary Del Pup models a Niche Pacific tunic. The fashion show took place on Del Pup’s birthday, so the crowd sang to her before the show.
Mary Del Pup models a Niche Pacific tunic. The fashion show took place on Del Pup’s birthday, so the crowd sang to her before the show.
Susan Gilmore-Clark and Jane Cronin
Susan Gilmore-Clark and Jane Cronin
Jean Marie Seidl is all smiles as she walks the runway.
Jean Marie Seidl is all smiles as she walks the runway.
Susan Pariseau and Gloria Long
Susan Pariseau and Gloria Long
Catherine Costello models a gray linen top during the fashion show, which featured clothes from Dillard’s.
Catherine Costello models a gray linen top during the fashion show, which featured clothes from Dillard’s.
Clara Martini, Dragana Cupic, Linda Muller and Diane Blake
Clara Martini, Dragana Cupic, Linda Muller and Diane Blake
Dottie Pirelli models a marigold dress on the runway.
Dottie Pirelli models a marigold dress on the runway.
Pat Watson, Carol Hammer and Jo Franz
Pat Watson, Carol Hammer and Jo Franz
Daffodils decorated each of the tables in the room.
Daffodils decorated each of the tables in the room.
Linda Litwin models a black tunic on the runway.
Linda Litwin models a black tunic on the runway.
Judy Thelen and Joyce Tappin
Judy Thelen and Joyce Tappin
Raffle items ranged from games to gift cards.
Raffle items ranged from games to gift cards.
Norma Mladineo, Mary Jo Stauffer, Jane Vorel and Dolores Engelke
Norma Mladineo, Mary Jo Stauffer, Jane Vorel and Dolores Engelke
Sheila Eiss-Gerling, Sharry Hopkins and Irene Klemens
Sheila Eiss-Gerling, Sharry Hopkins and Irene Klemens
Lee Ann Rosenthal models a patterned tunic and black pants from Dillard’s.
Lee Ann Rosenthal models a patterned tunic and black pants from Dillard’s.

 

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