Holy camoley, people!!! This evening's TWC/Diva's Doing Good fundraiser for Kanu Hawai'i was DA BOMB!!! The turn out was fantastic!
The afternoon started with a fun makeup session with my ever so talented brother-in-law, Jonathan Freitas (Makeup by Jon Freitas). He worked on both Aubrey and I.
BEFORE:
(We thought we'd do the traditional "i-look-like-sh**-warmed-over" shot)
(Photo by: Kauanoelehua)
After applying his beautifying touches with his magical brushes he created this:
HELLO?!?!? No wonder why the makeup and cosmetic industry brings in billions of dollars!!!! Now we can confidently expose ourselves to the real world!!!
MAHALO Jonathan for making us look like divas!
We arrived at the historic Aloha Tower to find that the place was already hopping and jumping! In the distance I could hear one of my favorite island duets, Maila Gibson and Ben Vega, filling the event with their mele. Shmooooooth....
I cannot even begin to tell you what a great time I had with my fellow J.U.Gettes!
Olivia, Kalele,
Aubrey and I excitedly entered the event and were greeted by so many happy familiar faces.
So nice to run into Mr. Jet Setter himself,
Derek Wong..
Aubrey and I were so honored to be chosen as one of the 50 Divas Doing Good.
Each of the honorary Divas needed to do a video interview and give their mana'o (thoughts) on what Kanu Hawai'i means to them and what commitment they are willing to make.
My main commitment: To help clean up Hawai'i's beaches!
After we finished our interviews it was off to more grinds, hugging and laughing!!
Great to see IMUA's
Fred DeAngelo and his crew of
Ola's volunteering their time, kau-kau and energies to a great cause!
Fred's beautiful wife (another IMUA graduate), Cheryl DeAngelo
along with her equally stunning sister, Brandy Antonelis, joined in on the festivities as well.
(Ummm...please note that it was a bit windy this afternoon)
Ladies, be on the lookout for these two sisters! They're opening up their own boutique in Manoa Marketplace in October and it is going to be fashion heaven! I can't wait for
Adoracion Boutique to open it's doors!!! Stay tuned for more exciting information!!!
Okay, where was I...oh yes! On to the bar!
You can ALWAYS count on a good time when
Dave Miyamoto and his honey, Michelle Guda are in da house!
I LOVED seeing CJ Bae with Kim and Tara!
We LOVE Erin!!!
It was awesome to meet the faces and driving forces behind Kanu Hawai'i. Here's Punahou's James Koshiba (one of Kanu's Directors) during the fashion show...
And I FINALLY got to meet the infamous Andrew Aoki, another Director for Kanu. What a cool guy!!!
I'd like to mention that the Silent Auction was a HUGE success.
Ulu Art contributed a piece:
Here's my girls cheering the piece on! Isn't she beautiful??? Kalo...Please visit
Ulu Art for more information! "To Inspire, To Reflect, To Change..."
It was fun partying with my sister, Daisy...
for donating and providing us these exquisite LOUNGE FURNITURE to rest our intoxicated selves!
We LOVE Naomi!!!
During the event, I briefly saw
Kelly Sugano of a Perfect Day running around with her very busy crew. I was so happy that Mary actually got to stop for a second for a quick photo. MAHALO, Mary, Kelly and APD Crew for all your kokua!!!
We LOVE Allison! Goooo Lancer!!!
And of course, a great big MAHALO to the main Diva and her INCREDIBLE TEAM!
Diva, YOU DONE GOOD!!!
MAHALO for allowing me to be a part of a very significant and empowering event!
Peeps, remember to PLEASE sign up with
Kanu Hawa'ii at www.kanuhawaii.org. It only takes one commitment to make a difference!
Aubz, Lele, Olives, Daiz, you gals are such beautiful women and the bestest gal palz EVER!!! MAHALO for a sensational time! We miss you Bee, Deb, KVN, Misty, Linda, Barracuda and Hawaiian!!!
Until next time...
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