Tickets for the event are available at www.ocfashionshowcase.com/tickets

Dulce Candy, top fashion and beauty icon for the social media generation, will be hosting the OC Fashion Showcase (www.ocfashionshowcase.com) closing night!

Orange County Fashion Showcase is dedicated to pulling together the fashion and business communities in Orange County in order to support philanthropic goals of all concerned. While we love fashion, it is our belief that philanthropy is essential to the development of strong communities. By partnering with charitable organizations, we are able to serve our communities while finding new inspirations for our industry.

The October events include three nights (October 20th – October 22nd) of fashion shows, networking, music, silent auction and celebrity. This year we are focusing our fundraising efforts in support of Casa Teresa in Orange, CA.  Tickets for the shows are available  at  http://www.ocfashionshowcase.com/tickets

Dulce Tejeda, or better known as Dulce Candy, always dreamt of being a school teacher. Now 23 years later she teaches millions of followers on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter her beauty and fashion secrets. With currently over 100 million views on YouTube, Dulce Candy has become one of the top fashion and beauty icons for the social media generation.

Dulce Candy accredits her independence and strength as a woman to her experience in the Army. In 2006, as a personal challenge to herself, Dulce impulsively decided to join the army working as a Mechanic. Although her experience in the Army was a positive and rewarding one, Dulce found herself becoming very defeminized; wearing the same uniform day in and day out and not being able to display or express her passion for fashion. It was finally in 2008 when she quickly discovered that the internet was a tremendous outlet for her to express her femininity and love of fashion. One evening, Dulce came home from a long day at work took off her uniform, turned on the camera, and just began talking about nothing other than girl stuff; makeup, fashion, and shopping. Consequently the phenomenon we now know as Dulce Candy was created.

Dulce recognizes her mother as the major inspiration behind her love of fashion, but she also turns to other fashion, décor, and lifestyle bloggers for a daily dose of creativity. Using her passion and her undeniable talents, Dulce has become one of the most sought-after social media icons to date.

Being an expert of social media, Dulce realizes the importance of staying in constant communication with her fans and followers. She is constantly uploading new pictures or tweeting what she is doing at any given moment (she even documented the birth of her child on her blog). The driving force behind her is the feeling she gets knowing that she inspires other girls to feel more beautiful and have a higher self-esteem.

While Dulce has accomplished a lot in her 23 short years, she is not even close to being done. Her plans include launching her own clothing and make-up line, as well as opening up her own boutique in Los Angeles.

Recently, Dulce was chosen as the “Official Blogger” for Fashion’s Night Out 2011 as well as being selected for the cover of The Stylist Handbook.

Kathy Hilton recently launched a ready-to-wear special occasion dress collection at the New York Fashion Coterie, and the Insider was there to talk to the socialite about her latest venture. The Kathy Hilton Collection has everything from cocktail to party dresses, and Kathy envisions women of all ages wearing her special designs.

After focusing on custom-made wedding gowns and spectacular one-of-a-kind dresses for the past two years, Octavio Carlin is excited to re-enter the fashion scene with a whimsical, 1920′s-inspired collection of ready-to-wear dresses and separates for Spring/Summer 2012. Carlin aims to make women look beautiful and feel glamorous in his luxurious pieces that are versatile yet extremely chic.

Long flowing dresses, sheer blouses paired with matching skirts and shorts inspired by 1920’s lingerie make up this collection executed in black and white with vibrant splashes of color. Octavio Carlin’s line is full of easy going silhouettes that are both glamorous and on trend with his carefully chosen palette and designs that flatter the female figure.

Orange County Fashion Showcase is dedicated to pulling together the fashion and business communities in Orange County in order to support philanthropic goals of all concerned.

While we love fashion, it is our belief that philanthropy is essential to the development of strong communities. By partnering with charitable organizations, we are able to serve our communities while finding new inspirations for our industry.

The October events include three nights (October 20th – October 22nd) of fashion shows, networking, music, silent auction and celebrity. This year we are focusing our fundraising efforts in support of Casa Teresa in Orange, CA.   More information available at www.ocfashionshowcase.com

Kathy Hilton, designer and entrepreneur, is launching a ready-to-wear special occasion dress collection at the upcoming New York Fashion Coterie.

New York, NY (PRWEB)  -   Kathy Hilton, designer and entrepreneur, is launching a ready-to-wear special occasion dress collection at the upcoming New York Fashion Coterie. She created and designed the collection for women who want to look fabulous on every special occasion in their life – from cocktail and party dresses, through to elegant gowns for Gala occasions. The Kathy Hilton collection is being designed and marketed in collaboration with Mon Cheri, and its CEO Stephen Lang.

The Kathy Hilton Collection will be headquartered in a boutique building located in the heart of Fashion’s “Seventh Avenue” at 552 7th Avenue in New York, NY. Hilton has assembled a team of fashion experts to handle merchandising, brand development and sales management. The team is headed by Evelyn Anastos, who brings more than 20 years experience in this market niche. Anastos is joined by Elias Gutierrez, as Associate Designer, and Clarissa A. O’Connor, as key Account Sales Manager. Gutierrez and O’Connor are both experienced executives in the social dress market.

Kathy Hilton has traveled the world and has always been a lover of fashion designs. Hilton is aware that today’s women need stylish clothing at down to earth prices. “My collection will allow women searching for a glamorous ‘special occasion’ dress, long, short or in-between, to find something unique for their lifestyles, without breaking the bank. I have always wanted to reach these women, and with this Collection, I believe we have.”

Mon Cheri CEO, Stephen Lang also adds, “I’m more than thrilled to collaborate with Kathy on this new collection. With Kathy’s innate fashion sense combined with Evelyn’s tenacity and merchandising background, I have no doubt that this new collection will flourish and succeed in today’s market.”

About Kathy Hilton
Kathy Hilton is married to real estate CEO Richard “Rick” Hilton and is the mother of four children. Kathy became active in various charity organizations. She has received many honors for her commitment and dedication to the causes she cares passionately about. In addition to her charity work, Kathy is also a TV entrepreneur.
Today, Kathy is extremely active in the business and charitable communities and continues to make a mark on the industry with her personal, unforgettable style.

About Mon Cheri, LLC
Founded in 1991, Mon Cheri, LLC is an acclaimed manufacturer of wedding dresses, evening wear and children’s dresses. Today, the company produces over twenty branded special occasion product lines worldwide.

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