IMPACT 360: Fashion Show Spotlight!

As IMPACT 360 quickly approaches, we want to continue to share with you a little more about our fantastic fashion show participants! As most of you know already, we have 10 Dress for Success clients walking down the runway on June 5th at IMPACT 360, showcasing their stories and beautiful confidence to give us a better understanding of what happens after our clients leave the doors of Dress for Success Vancouver.

For some background on our IMPACT 360 event, visit our previous blog post about what you can expect to see there. You can also purchase your ticket before it's too late!

TARANA SULTAN

What has been your most important lesson from the PWG program?

​I met many different women and learned a lot from them. I got an insight into issues that women in Canada face. More importantly by participating in inspirational workshops by PWG I felt myself empowered and encouraged to further develop myself and achieve my professional career goals.

What made you want to be a part of IMPACT 360?

​I appreciate all the support and the assistance that received I from DFS and want to contribute back with my participation in the IMPACT fundraising event. I believe this project  will ​have a significantly positive impact on many women,  their personal and professional development.

DEEPIKA D. GUPTA

When did you first get introduced to Dress for Success Vancouver?

I first got inroduced through Langara College, where I completed Business & Computer essentials certificate course. 

How has this experience impacted your life?

My experience with Dress for success was a touchy one. I came in all nervous & unknown of the fact that the team at DFS is so nice and helping.

What has been your most important lesson from the PWG program? 

Every moment of life teaches us a new lesson, but some learnt are treasured and so is the my experience with PWG. The lesson of collectively and consistently working leads to an overall success.

What is your occupation? 

I am working as an administrative assistant in an engineering company.

If you could share a piece of advice to other women looking for a career, what would you tell them?

My advice to other women would be: The journey of life is not meant to be feared, it is meant to be traveled and enjoyed. Hence, keep trying never lose hope and keep moving consistently on the paths of self improvement and development cause you never know what grand is coming your way.

What made you want to be a part of IMPACT 360?

I wanted to be a part of Impact cause I believe "There's no substitute for rolling up your sleeves and working with the people who can make a difference. They get the benefit of your participation and you gain a direct understanding of the real problems and potential solutions, which makes you a more informed giver.”

What inspires you?

My inspiration is my dad, who left us alone in this journey of life years ago, but left some very important principles of life for us. One of which I keeping telling my kid too. He always use to say Education, learning are the most valuable treasures, that can make you grand in all aspects but no body can ever steal them from you.

Where is your dream vacation?

My dream vacation would be at VIRGINIA BEACH. Nothing works for me better than Sand & Sea.

What is your motto?

My motto in life is to be successful & to be happy in whatever I do!!

Let's Hear It For The Girls!

Grace is all dolled up and ready for her interview with Kim

This past Saturday, three of our previous clients and active PWG members came in for a photoshoot! The ladies had a great time getting their make-up done and having their photos professionally taken! Why all this fun, you ask? This is all in preparation for our largest fundraiser of the year, IMPACT 360! This year, we are going to be celebrating fashion, hosting a fashion show fundraiser! We will be inviting 10 of our clients to participate and share their stories in an effort to give our donors a new perspective on our clients and what we do here at Dress for Success Vancouver.

Geraldine is getting her makeup done!

Our Dress for Success volunteer mentor, Kim Conroy, was on-sight interviewing the women to find out more about their stories. The three women involved--Carrie, Grace, and Geraldine--were kind enough to open up to Kim about their experiences with Dress for Success Vancouver, and will also be participating in the upcoming fashion show at IMPACT 360 on June 5th.

Carrie, being photographed at our Dress for Success Vancouver office.

If you would like to hear more about these women's stories, and others like theirs, be sure to mark your calendars and attend our biggest fundraiser of the year:  IMPACT 360! Tickets go on sale in April so be sure to stay tuned for more information on our Facebook page!

Boots, Bags and Bubbles at VLounge

Ladies and gents alike gathered at V Yaletown to support Dress for Success Vancouver, by way of gently used boots, bags and monetary donations, rewarded with treats from Barefoot Bubbly and a fashion show from Wear Else!

Selection of fruit at the "Make your own champagne cocktail" bar


WearElse gave away a beautiful Kate Spade purse to a lucky guest

WearElse fashion show

This event raised over 117 handbags, 25 pairs of shoes and 30 pairs of boots for Dress for Success Vancouver.

Click here to see a video of fashion show!

Boots, Bags & Bubbles

Doors at 7
Boots & bags fashion show at 8
Bubbles until L8

If you’re facing a closet crunch from those Boxing Day blowouts, fret not. Donate your gently used yet completely fashionable boots and bags to Dress for Success in support of disadvantaged women re-entering the workforce, and score a $25 gift card to Wear Else plus a complimentary glass of bubbles! Grab your girls, kick up your good karma quotient and score style tips courtesy of a fashion show from Wear Else. And if you need one more benefit, remember – even haute couture is best accessorized with a touch of that giving-back glow.

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION

Featuring a create-your-own custom champagne cocktail and martini bar!