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Discove r Cit yV iewN C.co m's fre s h up d ate d loo k ! | 41 Top: Local women who are Talbots customers modeled for its show; bottom, Models struck poses at Spring Into Fashion (left and bottom right) and at Talbots (top right). Later in March came the Spring Into Fashion show, put on at Studio 215 in downtown Fayetteville by Lallier Event Design and Dressed + Blessed fashion blog. e sellout show featured outfits from nine local fashion businesses – Sani Anne Clothing, High Cotton Consignment, Whitgold Boutique, Epiphany Boutique, Monkee's of Fayetteville, Sani, Fabulous Finds Boutique, Pure Barre and Off the Racks. A big crowd of fashionably dressed women packed in to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, shopping and then the fashion show of everything from sunny, summery, casual outfits and athletic wear to dresses and pants that were slinky or flirty or elegant or a combination of all three. But the audience also learned about the beneficiary of the show's proceeds – Fayetteville Family Promise, a nonprofit organization that provides safe emergency shelter, affordable housing and supportive services for homeless families, children, pregnant women, grandparents and the families of these people. "I really think you're going to leave here feeling like you helped someone tonight," said Jessica Lallier of Lallier Event Design. Lallier and Anna Owen, the author of Dressed + Blessed, said their goals for the show were to educate people about Fayetteville Family Promise and to raise money for the organization and also to highlight local businesses. ey accomplished all of that – and said they hope to make the show an annual event. • Ranked #1 in the Niche.com 2019 Best Private High Schools in the Fayetteville, NC area • Chromebook and iPad pilot programs • Grades 4-7 LEGO ® Robotics Team • New Middle/Upper School STEAM SmartLab ® • 76 percent of AP exams taken resulted in a score of 3 or higher. • The 29 members of the Class of 2018 were offered more than $3.2 million in college scholarships and grants. • More than $500,000 in need-based financial aid awarded annually to qualified applicants. 910.868.5131 | 3200 Cliffdale Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 | www.fayacademy.org Fayetteville Academy Fayetteville Academy admits qualified students and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or religion in the administration of admissions, educational policies, financial aid, athletic programs, or other activities. NCISAA 2A State Basketball Champions Think Yourself Thin Sherry L Melvin, CHt, Life Coaching & Hypnosis 910.916.3024 | www.SherryLMelvin.com Maintaining a healthy weight doesn't have to be a constant battle! You CAN lose the weight and Hypnosis can help you get there. This four session Weight Loss Package is proven 95% successful. ARE YOU READY TO GET STARTED? Call for your FREE phone consultation. Evening & Weekend Appointments Available

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