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Mini models blaze UMi fashion runway

UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. The children, especially the little girls, took to the runway as if they were experts or seasoned models. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Ms Sharie B. de Castro - Fashion for Festival 2013. Photo: VINO
Ms Sharie B. de Castro - Fashion for Festival 2013. Photo: VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Hair styles - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Hair styles - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Hair styles - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Hair styles - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Special guest Candy Smith - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Special guest Candy Smith - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Mini me - Fashion for Festival 2013 by Mini me on UMi fashion runway. Photo:VINO
Mini me - Fashion for Festival 2013 by Mini me on UMi fashion runway. Photo:VINO
UMi's Funky Friday Fashion runway of yesterday August 2, 2013 was one with a difference and drew a fashion minded audience. Photo: VINO
UMi's Funky Friday Fashion runway of yesterday August 2, 2013 was one with a difference and drew a fashion minded audience. Photo: VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Miss World BVI representative, Kertis Kassandra Malone on the UMi festival fashion runway. Photo: VINO
Miss World BVI representative, Kertis Kassandra Malone on the UMi festival fashion runway. Photo: VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
UMi kids - Fashion for Festival 2013 by UMi. Photo:VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Funky Friday Fashion runway of UMi was one with a difference yesterday, Friday August 2, 2013- a difference that drew a crowd unlike the others as the mini models put on a challenging competition for the more seasoned adults models.

It was a Funky Friday that featured fashion for tots, teens, young adults and the mature adults. The afternoon event, which attracted a large crowd at the UMi store in Road Town location, saw models in the ‘Biker Chic Fashion. “Biker Chic is a hard and soft look that is really trendy and hot this summer. From there we went on to dare to be black but with a punch so we had coloured and the black. After that we took you to all whites, pure white but splashes of colours as well,” said an obviously excited Deborah O’Neal as she spoke with Virgin Islands News Online following the hectic afternoon of models on the runway.

It was an unusual show for the people of the Virgin Islands and they just couldn’t pass by the fashion show without stopping to get a glimpse of the little ones on the runway. “I wanted to make sure what I was seeing was for real,” said one woman who abruptly stopped her car to take a view. “UMi just know what to do to draw the market and that’s why I choose to come and shop here when I want something really fashionable,” added the woman.

The children, especially the little girls, took to the runway as if they were experts or seasoned models. “Well my ladies these little girls are definitely the runway models and Miss BVIs of tomorrow. Just look at them doing their thing so innocently and so positive,” said one woman who was among a group of people taking in the show.

“The kids wore a lot of glitters. In their beginning outfits they had a lot of colours. We also featured in our fashion show ‘Mini Me’ which is another kids store,” Ms O’Neal said.

Appearances were also made by Miss BVI 2012-2013 Ms Shari B. Y. de Castro and Miss BVI World Ms Kertis Cassandra Malone. The special guest appearance this time around was from Love and Hip Hop music, Ms Yandy Smith.

Asked about the specific message that was being promoted this year, Ms O’Neal responded, “Oh my gosh, its festival have fun.”

Customers had the usual treat of special discounts of 20% and more. Persons who would have spent $100 or more for the evening were given 25% discounts. These were offers that customers did not let slip by and it seemed there were not sufficient hands in the store immediately following the fashion show as person stormed inside to grab the outfits of their choice.

But according to Ms O’Neal, there are a lot more surprises for the festival season and customers are encouraged to take advantage of that as the store will be opened throughout the holidays.

18 Responses to “Mini models blaze UMi fashion runway”

  • SORT OUTTT! (03/08/2013, 10:09) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    WOW THIS WAS HOT DEBBIE YOU DOING BIG THINGS
  • Fan (03/08/2013, 10:40) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just love the clours and the style Debbie keep up the good works girl
  • Cutty Wise (03/08/2013, 11:16) Like (19) Dislike (50) Reply
    Thank you UMI for maintaining stability and seeking to improve fashion in the BVI from those cheap things from the Arabs
  • weed (03/08/2013, 11:26) Like (29) Dislike (0) Reply
    just lovin your photo display VINO
  • big girls rule (03/08/2013, 12:41) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Thoes shirtless guys are hot!
  • denise (03/08/2013, 13:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    those children started early
    • dog (04/08/2013, 19:27) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      kinda like Toddlers and Tiaras. Start them early to think they are all that and the only kids on the planet that count. I hope Parents teach real values like kindness and empathy, sharing and helpfulness instead of fashion plate additude.
      • ?/ (04/08/2013, 22:17) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        You've got to be kidding me. The children are just having fun modeling clothing. They are not being scored on attractiveness, beauty, or talent.
        • dog (05/08/2013, 11:23) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
          as long as the distinction is made. they have to start somewhere... kindness trumps "pretty"
  • Good job! (03/08/2013, 15:22) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    The kids were fantastic. The Kids clothing were from UMI, but the 2 older boys outfit were from Mini Me the new Children's Store on Main Street. Big up, Mini Me.
  • ann (03/08/2013, 15:41) Like (14) Dislike (3) Reply
    lo-rock ad bmore too sexy for themselves...lol
  • kevin (03/08/2013, 16:31) Like (8) Dislike (2) Reply
    i must say this is one of the better Umi fashion shows that I have attended on a Friday...much improved from those big girls they usually show off on Fridays after a hard days work!!
  • GRANNY (03/08/2013, 19:56) Like (0) Dislike (10) Reply
    Did they have those beautiful kids out in the dew? What happen when they get sick? Does this mean granny will have to mix up the usual concoction, Vicks, bush tea, the “Herb” etc? lol something to get back the little body strength for the children?
  • onlooker (03/08/2013, 20:34) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    No it ended around around 6:30
  • hard times (03/08/2013, 21:08) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    When is she having another sale?
  • Good stuff (06/08/2013, 16:53) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good Stuff never comes cheap! Go to BFF if you want Cheap. Excellent job UMI! The Fashion Show was awesome.


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