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Don't Miss Out on this Amazing Event! Purchase Your Tickets Today! "Light the Runway" Fashion Show and Dress for Success Fundraiser sponsored by Katydid Collection 2013.
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KATYDID COLLECTION TO SPONSOR “LIGHT THE RUNWAY” FASHION SHOW AND DRESS FOR SUCCESS DALLAS FUNDRAISER
Fashion Label Creates Stylish Tee With All Proceeds Benefitting the Dallas Affiliate
DALLAS – Katydid Collection is proud to announce its sponsorship of the second annual “Light the Runway” father-daughter fashion show, benefitting Dress for Success Dallas. The event – produced by Harriet Kellie Gibbe – will take place Friday, May 19 from 7 p.m. to midnight at 129 Leslie in the Dallas Design District.
Katydid Collection owner Katy Messersmith Mattox encourages local fashion lovers to come and enjoy a night of great wine, fashion and light bites. Event tickets are between $35 and $125 and can be purchased  at http://dfsdallas.org/light-the-runway-sponsor-levels/.  In addition to serving as the event’s host, Messersmith Mattox will be the show’s featured designer, and part of her spring collection will be featured on the event’s runway.
Every woman can now wear Katydid designs while also supporting Dress for Success Dallas. Katydid Collection has created a “Going Places, Going Strong” women’s tee, echoing the organization’s mission and motto. One hundred percent of proceeds from the tee will benefit the Dallas chapter of Dress for Success. The cotton tee is short-sleeved and loose fit with a scoop neck. The tees can be purchased at katydidcollection.com as well as at the Dress for Success Dallas offices at 13331 Preston Road, Suite 2122.
“There are few organizations that so closely mirror my desire to empower women. Like me, Dress for Success wants women to feel confident in their attire, and by extension – in their own skin,” said Messersmith. “As a female entrepreneur who believes deeply in the DFS mission, it is my honor to be an ongoing sponsor and to host this special night of fashion.”
The funds raised at the May 17 fashion show will support the Dress for Success mission of promoting economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Last year, Dress for Success Dallas provided suits to more than 500 women, and the organization expects to double that number in 2013.
For sponsorship or other information about the event, please contact 972.392.9770 or dallas@dressforsuccess.org.
About Katydid Collection
Katy Messersmith first arrived on the fashion scene in [...]

We love our fans who love to support causes such as Autism Awareness. Keeping the support strong year-round by reminding your friends with this cute badge; post it, pin it, tag it, share it, like it, or just pass it on... And don't forget this month is Autism Awareness month, show your support by wearing a Katydid Ribbon Tee.

Earth Day this year is on April 22nd. You too can participate in Earth Day just by re-using something old. Don't forget to check out our updated DIY Pinterest Board, for fun project ideas you can even use with Katydid Tees!

Katy loves to support Women who are Going Places and Going Strong! This year she is offering a new unique tshirt design, all proceed from the sales of this style will directly go to Dress For Success Dallas. You too can Empower the Women in your life!

What a cool way to show your support this month for Autism Awareness! With our "Hope, Faith & Love" Puzzle Piece Ribbon Design, printed on our black short sleeved scoop neck tee. Now anyone can see that supporting your favorite cause is a priority to you and a statement in style!

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It's true! We are completely Obsessed with our newest fashion tops; fresh for the spring and summer seasons! Available in many styles and colors and each one has a special trending detail. From fringe and lace to studs and crochet... Katydid Collection offers the stylish easy looks perfect for a casual day or dressed up to go out on the town.

Opening day is here! Grab a cute pair of embellished flats, your favorite cut-off jeans and spiff it up with our Newest Baseball Rhinestone Tee in Red. Accessorize with a nude leather tote, gold toned drop earrings, a pop of turquoise and don't forget some fabulous oversized sunglasses!  Comment below on this post and tell us how much you LOVE it and we'll pick one random winner to receive a FREE baseball tee!

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Cowgirls don't just wear jeans and boots! Check out this fabulous pairing of the sweet and edgy to create the "Smitten Kitten" trend. Pinkish-nude cat-eye shades, sparkling sequined hot pants and an edgy leather frame clutch come together with our Original Cowgirl rhinestone tee for a Purr..fect ensemble.

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We love our Katydid Faithful Cross Design so much, we put together this fun collection to inspire ways to wear your newest Katydid Fashion Tee. Freedom Dream is a collection of Americana themes mixed with vintage modern coolness. Wear your Faithful tee with your favorite jeans and strapy wedges; accessorize with sunglasses and pops of bold red.

Leave you comments below and let us know what you think!

2013 FGI Dallas Board of Directors   Announced

DALLAS - February 1,   2013 -- The 2013 Board of Directors for The Fashion Group   International of Dallas, Inc. (FGI Dallas) was announced at the Annual Members Meeting today by Regional Director, Jenny Siede, President and Chief Operating Officer of IX Professional Fashion Design and Manufacturing.

Board members include:

Treasurer - Maxine Trowbridge   - Founder and Editor-in-Chief of PinkMemo

Secretary - Sarah Blacketer -   Director of Runway at Kim Dawson Agency

Program Co-Chair - Lauren Stack - Account Executive at S. Collier Showroom

Program Co-Chair - Jennifer de Socarraz Fleming

Fashion & Lifestyle Night of Stars Awards Co-Chair - Chuck Steelman - Special Events Manager at Neiman   Marcus Corporate Public Relations

Fashion & Lifestyle Night of Stars Awards Co-Chair - Katy Messersmith - President of Katydid Collection

Student Membership Chair -   Dr. Marilyn Sullivan - Fashion Marketing Professor at El Centro College

Career Day Co-Chair - Rosanne Hart - President of The Hart Agency, Inc.

Career Day Co-Chair - Marilyn Stewart - Designer

Public Relations Chair-Elect   - Amy Power - President and CEO of Power Public Relations

Membership Chair - Jessica Robertson - Assistant Director Marketing & Business Development at Galleria Dallas

Sponsorship Chair - Ann Schults - President of Flips for Feet

Dallas Market Center Liaison   - Meredith Hite - VP Corporate Communications at Dallas Market Center

FGI Dallas Operations Manager   - Esther Morales

Advisory Board

Amy Hutchtons Harper -  Director of Retail Relations at Dallas Market Center

Susanne Taylor - President of Susanne Taylor and Associates

Social Media/Newsletter Board Assistants - Jennifer Burns and Rachel Cates

FGI Dallas kicked off 2013   with a high-density cardio+strength Stacked! event at Equinox Fitness Preston   Hollow and their 2013 event calendar is set to be another year of   professional programs in topics such as Social Media, Beauty, High   Fashions/High Jewels, Home/Interiors, members mixers, and signature events   such as the 45th annual Career Day, April 12 at the World Trade Center;   Fashion's Night Out; Trend Reports & Forecast; and Fashion &   Lifestyle Awards "Night of Stars" in November.

About FGI

Fashion Group International,   founded in 1930, is a global, non-profit organization of dynamic professionals   in all areas of the fashion and design-related industries of apparel,   accessories, beauty and home. FGI's mission is to be the pre-eminent   authority on the business of fashion and design and to help members become   more effective in their professional lives.

For more information, contact   Esther Morales at the FGI Dallas office, 214-634-0204, or visit the website   at http://dallas.fgi.org.