Learning to love yourself: Fashion show allows good vibes only

Online boutique Cities and Oceans is presenting its third annual fashion show, the Good Vibes Glamour Gala, on April 27 — with ticket proceeds going toward ARCH hospice.

Shop owner Connie Carello presents the evening as a place where others can "feel confident in their own skin while wearing pieces they love." The event is a celebration of body positivity, empowerment, and cultivating confidence. It’s a vibrant showcase of spring and summer apparel that serves to ignite self-love while breathing life into the boutique’s mantra to always “love yourself along the journey…”

Last year’s Cities and Oceans “Tropicana Fashion Show” raised $3,500 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada; this year money will be donated to ARCH Hospice.

Following is the complete news release submitted by Cities and Oceans.

Good Vibes Only – Cities and Oceans hosts third Annual Fashion Show. Get ready for an unforgettable evening as Cities and Oceans proudly presents our third annual fashion show, the Good Vibes Glamour Gala on Saturday, April 27 at the Water Tower Inn.

More than just a fashion show, this event is a celebration of body positivity, empowerment, and cultivating confidence. It’s a vibrant showcase of spring and summer apparel that serves to ignite self-love while breathing life into the boutique’s mantra to always “love yourself along the journey…”

As an online boutique that offers personal shopping appointments and an open invite to the public to participate in photo sets featured on our Instagram and online storefront, the fashion show is an opportunity to invite the public to share in the self-love movement and view apparel in person.

Boutique owner, Connie Carello, wishes to encourage others to feel confident in their own skin while wearing pieces they love – including stunning swimsuit apparel, quality glam cozy dresses and timeless pieces that can be worn for both work and play. It is an event that advocates for inclusivity and redefines the term “model” as locals from a diverse mix of ages and backgrounds will be walking the runway highlighting Connie’s message that everyone is “authentically beautiful.”

Last year’s Cities and Oceans “Tropicana Fashion Show” raised $3,500 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada for vital research efforts. This year, ticket proceeds will benefit the model’s charity of choice ARCH Hospice to support their compassionate end-of-life care.

Tickets are $68 and include a menu of rotisserie chicken, roasted potatoes, seasonal vegetables, crisp house salad, crepes with ice cream for dessert as well as a cash bar. The festivities kick off at 5:30 p.m. with music spun by Gemini Music DJ Entertainment and the runway commences promptly at 6 p.m. which will be led by our MC Luis Moreno.

Dinner will be served during the evening’s activities followed by a Pop-Up Shop where attendees can enjoy an exclusive 10 per cent off  discount on purchases including pieces featured by the models on the runway. To add to the excitement, Cities and Oceans is currently offering a promo code - “GOODVIBES” – to be used on our website to save $10 off signature hoodies, comfort T-shirts, and our summer tank – including pieces from our signature "Authentically Beautiful” designs - the perfect pieces to share in the body positive message while at the event. The event’s anticipated success will also be thanks to our incredible collaborators who will receive honourable mention at the event including our Platinum Sponsor Broadbent Law.

The event will also have a door prize comprised of a “HIS & HER Jones New York Watch Set” provided by Gateway Casinos & Entertainment, a $50 Gift Certificate to CC Photography and additional prizes. Dive into an ocean of positivity by joining us for a night of good vibes and glamour from a front row seat. Purchase your tickets online today by visiting https://citiesandoceans.com/product/good-vibesglamour-gala/ or phone (705) 255-6605.