This article is from page 28 of the 2007-10-30 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 28 JPG
THE first ever Ennis Style and Glam- our Awards took place on Thursday last at the Old Ground Hotel. It was the highlight event of Ennis Fashion Week, an event organised to height- en the awareness of Ennis as the bou- tique capital of Ireland. Lisa Fitzpatrick, celebrity stylist, brought a touch of glamour to the night, together with her fellow judg- es, PJ Gibbons and Edward Alex Fit- zgerald.
Lisa was impressed, “For a first time event I was absolutely bowled over by the effortless glamour at En-
nis Fashion Week and by the sheer professionalism of all involved.”
The pinnacle of the evening was the awards ceremony where judges had a very difficult task choosing a BUONO e
Bernie Garry, from Cooraclare was named the Most Stylish Person at Ennis Fashion Week. A mother of one and a nurse by profession, Bernie wore a black and white halterneck dress and a fur stole.
Ennis Fashion Week Most Glamor- ous Person 2007 is Marie Slattery from Ballymaley, who is head of sales and marketing with Shannon Heritage. She has always worked in
tourism and previously worked with Delta Airlines.
The Ennis Fashion Week Design Student Style Award 2007 went to Siobhan O’Callaghan for her crea- tion, Urban Warrior.
Her design was inspired by the ar- chitecture of Ennis and also Quin Abbey, creating a look that com- municated the unique and complex landmark that spans and typifies Tem Nioay
The dramatic fabric mix worked into the dress represents medieval architecture and all its intricacies.
Siobhan is currently studying in The Limerick College of Art and
Design.
The Ennis Fashion Week Up-Style Hair Award went to Creative Edge for the best interpretation in relation to the student design titled Blathan- na. The hairstyle had autumnal flow- ers interwoven into the hair. A col- laboration by Caroline, Marie and Fiona at Creative Edge.
The Ennis Fashion Week Make- Up Award went to Aveda CSpa and Medi CSpa for their interpretation of Student Design titled Urban Warrior It was truly an artistic creation and had the absolute wow factor created by Claire Connellan at Aveda CSpa and Medi CSpa.