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Triad Goodwill Steps Up the Fun at Rock the Runway

Comedians from the Idiot Box will perform at Triad Goodwill’s fashion fundraiser GREENSBORO, NC – Triad Goodwill is putting the FUN in FUNdraising by adding a new feature to this year’s Rock the Runway fashion fundraiser. Comedians from the Idiot Box Comedy Club will take the mic during the event. The fashion fundraiser and silent auction will take place Friday, February 24 at the Elm Street Center in downtown Greensboro. Doors open at 5:30pm. “Rock the Runway is such a fun, unique event to raise money and awareness for all of the great career services Triad Goodwill provides in our [...]

By | 2017-02-13T14:28:39-05:00 February 13th, 2017|

2017 Unconventional Material Challenge

Triad Goodwill's 2017 Rock the Runway Unconventional Material Challenge is presented by the Greensboro News & Record. At least 75% of the visible material on the garment should be made of newsprint, provided by the News & Record. The goal is to create a look from paper - that doesn't look like paper. Vote for your favorite design! The News & Record will then choose a winner from the three looks with the most votes! The winner will be announced during our Rock the Runway Fashion Fundraiser on February 24, 2017. Tickets are still available. Photos courtesy: Torey Searcy Photography [...]

By | 2017-01-20T11:15:31-05:00 January 16th, 2017|

2017 Rock the Runway Judges

Ashley Carter Ashley Carter - Creator & Editor, FabEllis Ashley Carter is the creator and editor of FabEllis, a beauty, life and style blog.  Her passion is encouraging women.  She is dedicated to showing women how to embrace their beauty and affordable ways to be fabulous.  She shares affordable beauty and style tips, including how to incorporate thrifted items into your wardrobe and professional work attire with flare.  As an avid thrifter, she believes you don’t have to spend a lot to look fabulous. In addition to FabEllis, Ashley has been highlighted as one of [...]

By | 2017-01-03T11:08:30-05:00 January 3rd, 2017|

Florence Wallace: Create a Celeb-Inspired Look for Less

Florence's Beyonce-inspired look This one is for my ladies and gentlemen as well. We all have our favorite celebrities that have style and wish we could afford those beautiful outfits they wear.Well, here's a fun way to challenge yourself and you can even include a friend to make your shopping experience at goodwill a fun one. A few years ago I did a celebrity inspirational look for less. I got my pieces from Goodwill and added some pieces I already had at home and I had a blast doing it. My inspirational look came from Beyonce. I'm pretty sure that [...]

By | 2016-08-30T09:29:04-04:00 August 30th, 2016|

Lakeasha Mccrimmon: No Longer Just Pillow Cases

I painted two pillow cases using acrylic paint (canary yellow and Caribbean blue). My vision is to have a yellow veil that will match the design. Also there is a little something special that will be added to the design to give it a grand entrance!!! The design will have two pieces top and bottom separate. This design was a fun challenge to construct.  

By | 2016-08-30T09:29:45-04:00 August 18th, 2016|