Put On The Gloves: Photo Highlights

 Thanks to everyone who came out in full force to support Put on the Gloves!!!!!

The  event  was filled with hundreds of people who were ready to take a stand against bullying of the LGBT Youth. Put on the Gloves is dedicated to raising awareness of and eliminating bullying's powerful role in the lives of our youth. POTG is a double entendre that represents literally putting on your gloves for prom but also putting on your fighting gloves and standing up for yourself and our youth. The shows beneficiaries' are the Trevor Project and the Capital Queer Prom. The event was co-hosted by Emmy award winning reporter and Fox 5 news anchor Will Thomas and Anji Corley of WPGC 95.5.

Nobody made a dime off of the event--- and as show organizer Elaine Mensah said, "That says a lot in this city." But the issues and the cause were so important, that everyone came out (despite not so great weather) in full force and made sure that this event was a huge success. 

Attendees at the event

Everyone came together to support this important cause.

I am pictured with french model and actor who strutted the runway taking a stance against bullying!

A certain  Real Housewife was in attendance.

And this housewife says she is all too familiar with bullying!

Grammy award winning artist Mya came out  to perform and support!

Stay tuned for my interview with Mya.

Mya performed her new single live on stage -- "Love is the Answer" and she also threw in a little old school "Ghetto Superstar."

I think Mya sang it best. Love is the answer. Nobody deserves to be bullied. So take a stand and Put on the Gloves! 

Special thanks to Designer Betsy Garcete of Zophiaonline.com for outfitting me in my spectacular dress. 

Photos by: Ashton Payne

More video to come by: Jordan Shartzer

Besos xoxoxoxoxo, 
Vanessa

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STOP THE BULLYING!

“PUT ON THE GLOVES FASHION SHOW”

TAKES ON BULLIES ONE PROM AT A TIME

Nobody likes a bully! And that's why on on Thursday, January 27, 2011, the first annual “Put on the Gloves” Fashion show will be filled with hundreds of people who are ready to take a stand against bullying of LGBTQ Youth. This unique fashion show  promises to “take on bullies one prom at a time”, and will benefit the Trevor Project and the Capital Queer Prom.

The event will feature cutting edge designs and will be attended by hundreds of local community leaders, LGBTQ activists, and supporters of the Trevor Project and Capital Queer Prom.

“Taking a stand against bullying is not just a gay issue.Young children, teenagers and even adults of all walks of life are harassed daily, just for being different. It is ok to be different and this event sends a message that we will support teens in crises, and that things will get better,” says Eboné Bell, Founder of B.O.I. Marketing & Promotions and Executive Director of Put on the Gloves and the Capital Queer Prom. “We are now calling all friends and allies, to take on the bullies…one prom at a time.”

“Fashion is the ultimate expression of self,” says Elaine Mensah founder of Fashion BS, a premier podcast for the world of fashion, “What better way to celebrate Capital Queer Prom and the Trevor Project but with the most fashion forward formal attire and accessories.”

LISTEN TO ELAINE'S MESSAGE: 

This fundraising event is dedicated to supporting LGBT youth, and supporting their expression through fashion and the fundamental “coming of age” American tradition – PROM. Guests will enjoy an evening of cutting edge designs that showcase the diversity of fashion and will highlight exceptional designers from across the country. Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with celebrity supporters, enjoy cash bar cocktails, complimentary passed hors’doeuvres, and a special performance by Mya.

I interviewed the lovely Mya back in '09

The singer, actor, dancer also known in the biz as a "triple threat" was back in her hometown of DC not too long ago, shooting a music video at hot spot Lima, for her new single titled: "Love is the Answer" with Miami producer and DJ, Cedric Gervais.

I love how she's mixing it up with this new house/dance track.

Also in attendance at the event will be celebrity stylist and author Phillip Bloch,

Fox 5 anchor Will Thomas,

and Anji Corley of WPGC 95.5.

For ticketing and event information, please visit the Put on the Gloves website at www.putonthegloves.com.

AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY!

PLAYTIME - The album release party for DJ Neekola's debut album "Playtime"

Venue: DISTRICT

9:30pm till 2am

$15 Advance Admission ticket purchase
Additional Discount for 1st 100 POTG purchasers - Discount Code "FashionBS"

That's all from DC ON HEELS "Bringing you the best in food, fashion and fun in the metro area."

   Besos xoxoxo Vanessa

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