Project Emilie: Give Thanks This Thanksgiving

Emilie would like to wish her fans a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Our holiday traditions include wearing chic outfits, spending time with our family, and doing fun crafts.  Here's a glimpse into our Thanksgiving fun!  We hope you have a great day!

Project Emilie: This Girl Loves Katydid Christmas Tees

Ho Ho Ho, Y'all.  Katydid Collection has a new line of holiday tees that will make your Christmas even more joyous.  You might remember when I was first introduced to Katydid Collection this past summer.  I loved the colorful prints and wearable pieces in the Katydid line.  Dallas-based designer, Katy Messersmith, has released her holiday 2014 line of cute, fun t-shirts to get you into the spirit of the season.  

Everyone who's lucky enough to have met Emilie knows that she lives for holidays.  When a holiday is coming up, she decorates her room and brings out her stash of themed t-shirts.  When I told her that Katy was sending us Christmas shirts, she was pumped.  Katydid's "This Girl Loves Christmas" tee is perfect for Emilie.  Ho Ho Ho, Y'all and check out Katydid's fab Christmas collection. 

We took these pictures on Thanksgiving when my cousins (Emilie's nieces), Jacqui and Julie, were in town.  They wanted to join in on the Katydid holiday fun!  Hope you enjoy these cute pictures and check out Katydid.  

Merry Christmas! 

Labor Day Sales 2014

After spending time with family and friends this Labor Day, wind down and check out these awesome LDW steals from your favorite stores.  Most of these sales end at midnight tonight so act fast!

ASOS: 75% off + an additional 15% off sale items.  25% off select skirts (Code: SUMMERDONTGO)

Forever 21: Buy one get one free ALL clearance items (Code: BOGOFREE)

NM Last Call: Extra 35-75% off everything

Nordstrom: save 40% on clearance items

Anthropologie: Extra 20% off sale items

Best Buddies Fundraiser Tonight @ Vino 100 Featuring Chloe and Isabel Jewelry

Hi stylistas!  As you know, causes that support people with intellectual disabilities are very close to my heart.  I was recently chosen to raise money for Best Buddies through a campaign called Champion of the Year.  Tonight is my first fundraising event for the cause and I would love to see you all there.  Your favorite fashion model Emilie will also be in attendance!

Shay Lary of Chloe and Isabel is selling gorgeous jewelry tonight and proceeds will go to Best Buddies.  If you can't attend tonight, you can always shop online and 10% will go to Best Buddies Texas!  I love it!

The party starts at 7:00 at Vino 100 - 2090 McKinney Ave. in Dallas.  Join us for fun and fashion tonight!

Support SCC with Fashion Stars T-shirts

Look fab and support a worthy cause.  Now everyone can be a Fashion Star with the latest collection of FSFAC tees.  Bling is the New Black and Yvonne Crum have created a cute and classy design that is sure to stun.  They have lots of different styles to choose from like the classic crew that Emilie and I are wearing, long-sleeve shirts, and tanks.  Best of all, 50% of the proceeds will go to Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas.  Order yours online... Emilie wants to be "fashion twins" with you!

Grapevine Mills Makes Summer Sizzle Again in 2014

"Hot in Pink" at Last Call Grapevine Mills! Neiman Marcus dress found here and in store.

Grapevine Mills: long time, no see...seriously!  It had been nearly a year since attending a fashion event at Grapevine Mills.  But I couldn't stay away for that long - I did some spring shopping at Last Call at the beginning of the season.  The Last Call at Grapevine Mills is the best I've been to, by the way. 

The Cool Buddies: Dionne Dean, me, Leah Frazier, Briana Roker, and Emilie in the front!

The Mills crew was nice enough to let me bring Emilie to a "real fashion event" as she said in anticipation several times over the weeks before the event.  She was even more excited because the event happened to fall on her birthday (June 12) and was another celebration.  Grapevine Mills has a team of friendly and fabulous people who make sure every shopping experience at Mills is a special one.  At the summer event, Leah Frazier, Dionne Dean, and Briana Roker were also in attendance.  They became Emilie's new "cool buddies" quickly!  These fashionable, gorgeous girls were so sweet to her, and it makes me love them all even more than I did before.  

Black & White polka dots never go out of style... Neiman Marcus blouse (similar here and more in store!)

After mingling, we all headed over to Last Call for a mini summer runway presentation.  As soon as the last model finished her walk, the shoe-obsessed gals Leah, Dionne, and Briana sifted through designer kicks that were on major clearance at Last Call.  I returned that weekend and found at RED Valentino dress for $100 (normally about $600... find another cute one here). 

"Hot in Pink" Rebecca Minkoff Blazer (found at Last Call online and in store at Grapevine Mills)

Grapevine Mills is the home to tons of retailers, most of them name-brand stores with a discount.  It's only about 20-30 minutes from North Dallas and trust me... it'll be worth the trip! 

Leah scored this chic jacket for a steal at Last Call Grapevine Mills!

They're also going to be starting a renovation with new stores this fall.  Mills really does mean more... especially Grapevine Mills!

Project Emilie: The Party Has Just Begun

Join Small 4 Style in wishing Emilie a happy 47th birthday!  The Project Emilie star had a fab celebration with family last weekend, but the fun isn't over yet.  If you've met Emilie, you know that her birthday celebration starts around April and goes through the entire month of June.  Emilie proves that you can be fabulous at any age!

We love you, Em and we're excited to see your modeling career progress this year! 

xoxoxo

Project Emilie: Getting Famous at Fashion Stars 2014

Fashion Stars for a Cause 2014 was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Raising money for the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas and meeting 11 other Fashion Stars was overwhelmingly rewarding.  But the highlight of it all was the gala last March.  I felt blessed to have 10 supportive members of my family by my side on the big night.  Everyone looked like stars in gowns and tuxes.  But it goes without saying that everyone's favorite fashion model stole the show during the Tootsies runway presentation.  As we walked the runway, each Fashion Star was given a beautiful introduction by Terry Bentley Hill.  Once it was my turn to get up there and attempt not to become fashion roadkill, Terry mentioned Small 4 Style and Project Emilie.  Seconds later, Em stood up and did her princess wave to her adoring fans.  It was so cute!

Emilie is always eager to meet new people, and it was no different at Fashion Stars.  Her fearlessness and confidence to be herself is inspiring.        

Emilie's response to her fame?  She's gonna work that runway next time!

 Meeting a new fan and bestie, Val Valentine

 With fellow Fashion Star Regina Bruce

With her new pal, the fabulous Yvonne Crum

Fashion Stars for a Cause 2014

2014 Fashion Stars for a Cause: Hilary Kennedy, Alex Small, Toni Munoz-Hunt, Antonia Hubert, Britt Harless, Ashley Burghardt, Cynthia Smoot, Robin Brock, Carla Miller, Regina Bruce, Rhonda Marcus.  Not pictured: Janee Hill.  Photo by Danny Campbell

The night we were all waiting for finally happened on March 21.  Friends and supporters of the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas convened at the Dallas Country Club to promote suicide prevention.  The first Fashion Stars for a Cause event was a huge, SOLD OUT event.  Hundreds of people from the Dallas fashion and charity community, plus 10 members from my family, were in attendance.  The chic soiree began with the signature Fashion Stars Cocktail and a runway show.  After the 12 Fashion Stars strutted on the runway in Tootsies dresses, Terry Bentley Hill inspired the audience with a message of hope.  All of this was possible because of Yvonne Crum.  She's tirelessly dedicated to important causes, especially the SCC for the past several years.  Her energy and involvement is inspiring.  Thank you, Yvonne for making it happen.  It means so much to me that I was nominated alongside these dynamic, accomplished, and compassionate women.  This was an experience of a lifetime that I'm forever grateful for.  

Fashion Friends: Dawn Mellon, Alex Small, Shona Gilbert, Val Valentine, Cheryl Rochefort Rios, Lisa Petty.  Photo by Danny Campbell

On the runway!  Cynthia Smoot looked stunning in yellow.  Notice Grant, my official photographer, in the right corner.  Photo by Danny Campbell.

It's not too late to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a Cabo trip - $50 each or 3 for $100.  Remember to mentioned Alex Small when you buy your raffles online!  The winner will be announced on May 24 at the Beverly Drive Polo Cup and Concorso at the Prestonwood Country Club. 

Rhonda Marcus, Alex Small, Regina Bruce. Photo c/o Regina Bruce

Rhonda Marcus, Hilary Kennedy, Ashley Burghardt, Alex Small.  Photo c/o Regina Bruce.

Alex Small and Val Valentine.  Photo by Danny Campbell

The Small Family

Photo by Danny Campbell

Yvonne Crum and Hilary Kennedy.  Photo by Danny Campbell

Photo by Danny Campbell

 Stay tuned to read about Emilie's star experience at the Fashion Stars for a Cause event.  She's very dedicated to her fans!  You know she loves a good runway show...

Louise Murphy (Aunt Lou Lou), Alex Small, Elaine Small (Mom), and Emilie Dufour (fashion model).  Photo by Danny Campbell

Yvonne Crum, Alex Small, Grant Small, Emilie Dufour

Special shout out to these girls!  Caroline and Yvan volunteered to sell a lot of raffle tickets at the event.  And they're graduating from high school this spring... congrats!