Think💭 Styles that bring out a more feminine & softer side…
Xoo1 Kool
One of the main attractions on the style sheet is a trend that’s been running longer than expected.
Turns out.. that the mini skirt…is making a comeback.. for more than a minute!
MINI SKIRT SUITS are a number one fashion choice.
Of course fun and flirty suits featuring shorts… are still cool, but MINI SKIRT SUITS show off a bit more tailoring—and still give you a chance to show ofthose L E G S !!!!
A very sharp mini suit… is the perfect choice for a lunch date, bridal shower, fashion show..or even a shopping excursion —out and about with another diva… or two.. 👯
I love this look from Chanel!
This vivid color from Christian Dior is also fabulous! Notice the double pockets.
After a long hard bout of extensive quarantine periods… after COVID 19..
Ladies can step out into the new season looking more delicate..
Demure and delicate …. LACE is expected to Grace… a lot of wardrobes! I’m all for it!!!!! 🙌🏽✨
Lace always been one of my personal favorites… in one way.. or another for YEARS !!!! Lace Bras/ Lingerie, Lace Dresses, Shirts and Skirts,
There are even some very unique Jumpsuits and cat suits in the delicate material.
A Lace Dress from the Nordstrom collection.
Anything in LACE has always made my eyes ✨Sparkle!✨ It’s just so PRETTY!!!!
Lovely! Lovely! LACE
I gained a new respect for anything lace… after watching the traditional way it is made…
During a trip to Malta… not far away from Sicily… I watched the process in wide eyed wonder…. 👀
Bobbin lace is made by weaving threads wound on bobbins around pins holding a pattern to a pillow. It is a complicated and very beautiful art form.
Lace ensemble from MICHAEL KORS
Here’s a FANTASY LACE selection… A very fine creation from LOUIS VUITTON… Cape and ALL!
More Lace… that you can order on AMAZON !
STRIPES will probably keep sticking around…
Christian Dior has some traditional favorites..
CHRISTIAN DIOR also has a BIG selection of Striped purses and Tote Bags.
For my personal choice… Stripes have always been a FUN favorite!
In my mind… it’s just something about stripes that are uplifting!
I’m Feeling’ like Sunshine ☀️ wearing these gold stripes!
Whether it’s a sporty style… or a more formal look with Pin Stripes, it’s definitely an ATTENTION GRABER!
Boss Stripe Looks
This year, Instead of just a classic horizontal pattern, new variations of color, width, and direction will be used to give more structure.
Max Mara Design by Doro Olowu
We’re pushing forward from dark times! Retail therapy makes every woman feel better…
So Ladies… Next time you’re looking for outfits online, or searching through racks on stores..Cater to your softer side.
Anything WHITE… will help you stay in A lighter mood…
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while vivid colors can make you feel HAPPY & ALIVE!!! Whatever you choose… step out into these NEW SEASONS with confidence!
And Don’t forget to include your BEST accessory: YOUR SMILE! 😃
~ Evette Dabney, Founder, Owner and Creative Director of Sparkle-✨E✨ Entertainment & Promotions. http://www.sparkle-e.com 💎
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The Met Gala is a major fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Now you know…. Some serious cash 💵 was raised on this night for sure!
The event welcomes stars, politicians, young creatives, and industry influencers..
Cozy Date Night: ASAP Rocky (wearing ERL) and Rihanna (in Balenciaga) I call it comfort chic! Singer, Dancer, Actor, Jennifer LopezTennis star Naomi Osaka, Singing Sensations Chloe and Halle Bailey
People can’t wait to see what lavish and over the top costumes celebrities will wear…while strutting their stuff on the red carpet.
The much anticipated event comes a year-and-a-half- hiatus, after the coronavirus pandemic.
This star ⭐️ studded night did not disappoint!
Tennis star, Serena Williams
There were hundreds of unique fashions, but these featured in this blog… were my FAVORITES!!!! ✨♥️✨♥️✨♥️
Come on’ now…
Just go… with my flow 😉✨
Legendary fashion model IMAN made one of the most memorable appearances..
Ooooh…… Ahhhhh…..
YesSsSSss!!!!
Absolutely FABULOUS!!!
Iman stuns in a golden Dolce&Gabbana bustier and pants by Harris Reed, topped with a hoop skirt and feathered headdress.
More goodness… that’s ✨GOLDEN✨from Mary J. Blige..
Mary is sheer sophistication in this beaded, high-slit Dundas gown, with a plunging neckline. Her ensemble is beautifully finished with golden Casadei heels and Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Wow! These fashion looks went from one end of the spectrum…. to the other!
Fade… to BLACK!
And think…Mysterious….. Like Kim Kardashian’s statement for the night…
Stealth sophistication is what I call it….
But you know what… her bold entrance left a lasting impression….
Imagine…
arriving faceless to an event..where everyone else is doing their best to serve face… #HighFive! 👋🏽
The silhouette of all her best features…stole the show!
#BlackMagic 🪄
Now back to the Glitz & Glamour! Kim’s Sister, Kendall Jenner lightened the mood… with this dazzling✨ attire..
Whimsical, and wonderful…
This is a sheer, crystal couture gown by Givenchy, worn over a nude body suit, and sparkly choker.
With America coming back to Fashion… The movie coming to America ll, is still fresh in our minds…💭
Teyanna Taylor plays a stunning love match for the new prince of Zamunda!
This stunning ensemble reflects that royal flavor from the film.
Teyanna is wearing a slinky silver lamé gown, with beaded straps paired with silver-and-black heels.
An opportunity to come to this event…is every fashionista’s DREAM 💭 come true!
Check out more of MY top picks for the BIG night! 🌙
I was so proud of Billie Eilish, with this elegant salute to Hollywood ⭐️ Glamour!
#Graceful
This is a glorious Oscar de la Renta gown, with full train and tulle sleeves, and jewels by Cartier.
Eilish was one of the 2021 Met Gala Co-Chairs, along with Timothée Chalamet, Naomi Osaka and Amanda Gorman.
Timothée Chalamet was quite a sight… wearing white!
I love this white double-breasted jacket, couture sweats, with Cartier jewels and Converse sneakers.
And this other fella also got it right in all white!
Alton Mason looked like a dashing PRINCE! 👑
Alton is wearing a white suit with embroidered neck and shoulders and fringe cuffs, bead-embellished shoes and David Yurman jewels.
Amanda Gorman is a new voice for America… 🇺🇸
This celebrated poet looked gorgeous!
A #BlueBelle of the ball!
🌀💙🌀
Amanda looks graceful in this cobalt-blue s gown by Vera Wang, and matching blue Stuart Weitzman heels.
Oooh La Laaa!!! Megan Fox definitely turned heads…in RED‼️
Daring… indeed! Megan is wearing a hand-beaded, featuring lace-up gown, sensational jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz, paired with sandals by Jimmy Choo.
Love it! ♥️
This color is 🔥!!!
More RED, 💃🏻 I said…
…and up walks Jennifer Hudson looking absolutely radiant!
Jennifer definitely gets “RESPECT.” wearing this scarlet gown with portrait neckline, mermaid hem and oversized stole.
If you haven’t seen her NEW movie about the queen of Soul…Areatha Franklin, —>jump to it! It’s streaming now!!! Check your local listings…
The film is phenomenal!!! And Jennifer is FANTASTIC! You will be moved by her performance.
Yep, it appears that RED heat 🔥 is on!!!
Venus Williams warmed even more hearts..♥️ looking quite lovely as well..
Venus is wearing a ruby red dress, with a ruffled bodice and bow train. earrings by Swarovski. Love the Hair style! It all flows together splendidly!💫
Here is another of my favorite looks of the evening from Karlie Kloss!
crimson minidress with long train and sensational shoulders designs. De Beers jewelry, Christian Louboutin heels and a clutch covered in roses! 🌹
Okkkk…So YES…we’re -still- talking “Red!”
What can I say… this was “THE” color of the night…. Most of the images that made my eyes sparkle ✨ this year were Red…
There were more that I liked, and wanted to share..
I couldn’t resist adding this look from Tessa Thompson. It was sooo sassy & cute!
Tessa is wearing a ruffled red Iris Van Herpen minidress with black patent boots.
More Sass… and class from Taraji P. Henson!
Taraji sports a beaded and sequin Moschino jumpsuit, with silver trim, Roberto Coin jewels and Stuart Weitzman heels.
Gabriel looks GREAT!!!! Even majestic I might add…
Here’s Gabriel Union wearing a white Iris Van Herpen gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, and diamonds by Messika.
She’s perrr-fect in this pale pink!
Kate Hudson wore a furry, baby-pink coat, with a two piece ensemble by Michael Kors and necklaces by Lorraine Schwartz.
Oh what ~Fun~ !!!!
Ciara Scores Big time!!! Woo-hooo!!!
Everyone still swoons over her fairytale courtship, marriage, and family devotion. 💚💙💚
Tonight… The Met Gala proved to be another way to showcase true love ♥️, and support for her hubby!!!
Ciara proudly wore a lime sequin Dundas gown inspired by her husband Russell Wilson’s football jersey.
She was definitely on the ball, 🏈 carrying this bejeweled football-shape clutch, and wearing Russell’s Super Bowl ring.
This is what you call a fashion #Touchdown!
And here’s more FUN…🤩 with Lil Nas X !!!
and you’re super ✨sparkly✨ too!
This is the big reveal, and part 3 of a Versace ensemble…. Worn by Lil’ Nas X
He started off the evening in a very regal robe, and then moved to a shiny gold knights suit…
…to finally reveal this amazing jumpsuit! A stunt definitely worth the time, and effort! #YouGoBoy!
🗣 “May I have your attention please!”
A BOSS BABE has entered the building!
Regina King… stepped up wearing this glittering pinstriped gown, with a matching suit jacket/cape, (sequin lining & all), by Michael Kors, and Harry Winston jewels.
Yeahhh! I like this! I like this!!! 🙌🏽✨
Can I say how much I love seeing MEN in fancy tuxedos?!
This one I absolutely dreamy! It’s simple…. but ultra SHARP!!
Simu Lou is wearing a Fendi formal look. It’s a modern ivory dinner jacket, with thin black piping, matching shirt and slacks.
A distinguished gentleman of the evening for sure!
And boy did I L♥️VE these looks too….
….and Denim never looked so FABULOUS!
Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita Nyong’o is ALL THAT… in this Atelier Versace ballgown, with pleated train/crystal detailing… and diamonds 💎 by De Beers.
Debbie Harry also did it up In denim… in an American way! Her date for the affair is Zac Posen.
he looks magnificent in this tux, while she wore an American flag-inspired gown with visible hoop skirt of his design. A denim jacket completes this spectacular onlook.
Alicia Keys hit a DELIGHTFUL note 🎶 on this night… wearing a sheer collared shirt, and tiered white ballgown skirt with a girls best friend: diamonds by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Introducing Gemma Chan everyone !!!!
I really liked this look… accended with a mint train… to keep it fresh!
A very sharp black sequin minidress with a dragon 🐉 design, highlighted with a pale green bow train, Harry Winston jewelry, and Christian Louboutin heels.
The met gala exhibition will include a series of events celebrating American fashion. Part one, entitled In America: A Lexicon of Fashion , will debut on September 18, 2021 and run through September 5, 2022 to “celebrate The Costume Institute’s 75th anniversaryby his
A table at the Met Gala costs around $275,000 and an individual ticket costs $30,000…
While it’s great to see fashion supported in this way… I certainly hope these generous patrons, and corporate sponsors.. continue to also support others in need.
Now that this big night has come to a close…Thousands of Americans are STILL suffering, and need money to get back on track.
After this horrific pandemic.. ravaged the world, along with hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires and sickness… America 🇺🇸 is devastated…
This wonderful adventure in fashion gave us a much needed escape, and boosted our spirits with beautiful images…
Let us continue to do all we can.. to help everyone less fortunate.
#ToWhomMuchIsGiven MUCH is required….
Caring for others, and HELPING them do better…will NEVER go out of style!
~Evette Dabney
Owner, Founder, Creative Director of Sparkle “E” Entertainment and Promotions
Red, ♥️ White, 🤍 Metallic, and Golden 💛 Hues were dominant colors at 93rd annual Academy Awards, held at Union Station in downtown LA.
Lights! Glamour! Action! Hollywood is camera ready! 📸
Union Station was built in 1939, this historic train station has been featured in several Hollywood 🎥 including:
Blade Runner.
Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid.
Drag Me to Hell.
Gable and Lombard.
Bugsy.
Pearl Harbor.
Chandler.
In the Mood…and many more!
After Covid-19 forced Hollywood to go dark…. The lights and cameras have been powered back up for the 2021 #Oscars!
How refreshing to see HOLLYWOOD Stars shining bright in FABULOUS Haute Couture!
My eyes 👁👁 were wide open…and I was smiling at everything I saw!
Yesssss!!!!!!!!!!!
Hollywood DID NOT disappoint in the fashion arena!
The stars were socially distanced….but still thrilled to be dressed up… and in good company.
And now….I’m delighted to share my FAVORITE Fashion Choices for #Oscars2021 !!!!
Some are single… and picture perfect!👌 while others… were even BETTER…. T O G E T H E R
in a party of TWO!
Ready???
Get Set……
Let’s Glow…. with the Gold! ✨✨✨W🤩W !!!!!✨✨✨
Oscar nominees Andra Day, Carey Mulligan, and Leslie Odom Jr. smoothed the way with liquid gold✨
Andra Day wore a custom Vera Wang dress… made out of metal… and enhanced with cutouts. Another best actress nominee…Carey Mulligan also wore liquid gold…in a two-piece dress from Valentino Haute Couture. Leslie Odom Jr. wore a Brioni suit made out of …. ..wait for it…thread dipped in 24 carat gold!
Audra Day in Vera WangCarey Mulligan , Valentino Leslie Odom Jr. Bruins
Absolutely Stunning!!!! That’s how you go for the GOLD!!!
Fashionable Cut out designs were a big part of my top picks! Zedaya was radiant in this sunshine ☀️ yellow!
A longer look… at this vibrant Valentino Haute Couture gown!
cut out designs continue with this unique white gown worn by Academy Award winning actress…Viola Davis.
Davis was escorted by her husband, Julius Tennon…
A devoted Hollywood power couple indeed!
New power couple alert!
Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry, and significant other Van Hunt.
Here’s a look at my other favorite Oscar fashions this year:
Laura Dern
Let’s turn up the heat with these RED HOT 🔥 GOWNS!
Angela Bassett Amanda Seyfried, Armani Academy Award Winner, Reese Witherspoon Daniel Kaluuya, winner of Best Supporting Actor for “Judas and the Black Messiah.”
Kaluuya dressed to impress in a black double-breasted Bottega Venetta suit with a Cartier diamond necklace.
Margot Robbie
Robbie looks sensational in this spaghetti strap gown. The dress featured a metallic floral print design.
Academy Award Winner, Brad PittNine year old Alan Kim, child star of Minari… wearing a dapper ensemble by fashion designer Thom Browne. Heyyy!!! Nice new sock trend! 👍🏽
Kim walked the red carpet with the film’s producer, Christina Oh
💙💓💙💓💙💓💙💓💙💓💙
Lakeith Stanfield, One Night in Miami
Two Pops of Color! #Pow!
HER, in cobalt BlueColman Domingo in HOT PINK.. by Atelie Versace,
Make way… for these FABULOUS Gowns by Louis Vuitton!
These masterpieces not only share the same designers… but one other special quality: ✨Magic!✨
Maria Bakalova ( “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,”)
Bakalova looks absolutely elegant. A pristine vision in white… with a plunging neckline and full skirt.Regina King sparkles and shines! Her regal gown looks like it was enhanced with a magic wand!
It’s like a princess… and a queen lived in Hollywood ⭐️ happily ever after…
The End….
Evette Dabney, Founder, Owner of Sparkle ✨E✨Entertainment & Productions,
Singing: ( In the tune 🎼🎶 of the love boat TV 📺 show theme song.)
🎶 “Beau-ti-ful GOWNS….. all shin-y and NEW!!!” 🎶
Look around….. metallics… and beads with those sequins and pearls!!!!
🎶 I loveeeee ♥️ this!!!! 🎶
Ok…. …enough of the singing 😆 I hope you got the rhythm and tune to flow….
Let’s take a look at those gowns I loved MOST… for #Oscars2020 !!!!
Regina King was so pretty in pink! 💕 This dress was pure sophistication!
Next…. I swooned over Scarlet Johansen’s dress! It was so dreamy and romantic!
Now this was a whole LOT of FABULOUS DRESS! Oh! Oh! Sandra Oh! Gorgeous!
A BIG salute Bree Larsen in this mesmerizing metallic striped gown. Captain Marvel looked
MAR-VELOUS !!!!
And speaking of “sparkly” Janelle Monae was shining BRIGHT on the Red Carpet!!!
That’s what you call
✨ S E N S A T I O N A L ✨
What a sight! My glorious visions in WHITE! These ladies are PURE beauties indeed. My top choices! ⭐️Salma Hayek
Renee Zelweger
Cynthia Erivo
Black 🖤 always comes BACK…. and commands YOUR attention!!!!Zazie Beetz
👉🏽 Wowww!!!!!!
Charlize Theron never….. ever disappoints!!!! #Classy yet #Sassy! These lovely designs… aren’t just “BASIC….”
They’re dreamy…. BOLD…. and really charming too…Penelope Cruz,
Your Favorite MALE actors were so handsome!
I just love♥️ a man in a classic tuxedo!
Quite a few guys were afraid to step out In Colored tuxes…
Spike Lee wore a custom made PURPLE & GOLD tux… in honor of the late great Lakers basketball star 🏀 Kobe Bryant.
The number 2 4 on his lapel was Bryant’s Jersey number.
Elton John demonstrated his passion for PURPLE too!
The winner of the BEST original song Oscar… has always been original and Creative with his clothes for decades! Keep shining Elton! This Rocket 🚀 man is farrr out!!!Evette Dabney, Founder, Owner, and Creative Director of Sparkle “E” Entertainment & Promotions
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But wait….
There’s more….
Great styles for MEN, WOMEN and KIDS!
I’m #proud to #rock this #top #quality #footwear! #awesome #shoes! #Bravo to keenfootwear.com
Trot on over to that website…Check out MORE great options. Cool shoes…..year round!
🙌🏽🙌🏽♥️🙌🏽🙌🏽
~Evette Dabney
Founder, Creative Director of Sparkle “E” Entertainment & Productions
The color RED signifies strength… passion and Love! We L❤️VE Red Roses, and beautiful RED attire. It puts everyone on alert..🚨 that you have arrived!
Proudly vivid red lipstick💄 seals the deal. Your power look is perfect!
Make a strong statement….
and GO RED! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ There are some other good reasons why this fashion statement is important.
The American Heart Association has chosen the color, RED for power! They encourage women to wear it proudly… and promote their signature women’s initiative.. promoting heart ♥️ health… and information to help women live healthier lifestyles.
Go Red for Women, is a platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness to improve the lives of women globally.
It’s all about women standing together in Unity! Women taking charge of their own heart health… and the health of those they LOVE!
…. and speaking of L❤️VE… Red has forever been symbolic of romance.
Psychologist and writers focus on the impact of the color red, because this tint appears to have been connected tosexuality for thousands of years.
Even today in parts of Africa… and Asia.. women still display red during wedding rituals.
Extensive studies have also shown… that RED enhances women’s attractiveness to men!
It makes them feel warmth, and desire. It also increases PASSION!
Well now… It seems everybody has got a fair chance of making a strong connection with their hearts desire… just put on this power color… keep a positive spirit… and good energy about you.. and WORK IT !!!
Let’s go people! I’m giving you a head start… with all the right places to shop for HOT 🔥 RED FASHIONS!
By the way… I have some personal reasons why “I” love wearing RED. I believe you are demonstrating a love for GOD 🙏🏽 In red… you are covered by the blood of Jesus! #Protection & #wellbeing. 🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽🙌🏽 I also love festive holidays like Christmas 🎄 and
Valentine’s Day!❤️ ✨😃✨✨
And also very dear to my heart… because It’s my official DELTA sorority colors! #DST 🔺🐘🔺
-Evette Dabney, Owner, CEO and Creative Director of sparkle-e.com
Evette is a native of Atlanta,🍑GA…and graduate of #CAU Clark Atlantauyy University… in the #AUC ( Atlanta University Center), and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.,🔺🐘 Links Inc., 💚and Women in Film…🎬🎥
( just to name a few of her beloved connections! 😉
“Miss Dabney” has worked as a reporter/anchor 🎤in a number of television 📺 markets all across the country…
She is an EMMY nominated TV news talent, available to serve as a media technical advisor, and work free-lance.
She’s a “spirited” LIVE announcer indeed… with a ~velvety voice! ~
Evette is READY to take on producing gigs, theatrical roles, 🎭 commercials, 🎬 industrials, radio talk show roles… and any other kind of voice-over work…. animation included… 😉
Follow her on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @evettedabney
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A steady stream of curious visitors… were amazed by this exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
(FIDM)–>Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising… is located in downtown LA…
The school collects the previous year’s major movie costumes, (including those worn by 2018 Oscar nominees, )..and puts them in the spotlight!
These costumes wrangled in groups. The details stopped folks in their tracks… I liked watching people inch forward… narrowing their eyes… just to get a better perspective.
Sometimes… it seemed as though visitors…were under the spell of “Wonder Woman” and her magical lasso…
Details! Details! Just powerful! 👊🏽
What a privilege to see these costumes up close… and all the little things you may have missed watching the movie!
The display recently closed… but was free… and open to the public.
This year, the designs of more than 125 costumes were featured. Including creations from FIDM alumni.
An FIDM spokesman, was quoted as saying: “The designers “unsung heroes….working very hard…and quietly behind the scenes.
These talented forces create characters…that help tell the story.
I’d like to add… that costumes always leave a lasting impression!
Costumes set the tone on how the audience will receive characters… and connect with them.. during particular time periods… key events…
They can evoke certain emotions…and set a certain mood…
Fun! Carefree!Lighthearted… and bright!
You know… like the vivid fashion featured on “Girl’s trip”
…and the cute outfits on “Lady Bird”
….or eerie… and dark… dare I say creepy looks from “IT!”
But let’s not forget the ✨magical moments✨ either!
Its amazing to feel like you’re able to turn back the hands of time… and examine the fashions and style trends from the past.
Costumes that are replica’s from unforgettable figures… and moments in history.. wow!
Dazzling looks created by Ellen Mironjnick, for “The Greatest Showman, Twentieth Century Fox
For “The Shape of Water,” best costume nominee Luis Sequeira designed more humble-looking clothes…
Jacqueline Durran was nominated for the magical Disney film…”Beauty and the Beast”
She was also nominated for her World War II era costumes in “Darkest Hour.”
Nominee Consolata Boyle designed extraordinary costumes “extravagant” enough for a queen” for the film “Victoria and Abdul.”
In “Phantom Thread” several hundred yards of film were used for women’s costumes.
Fifty original wardrobe pieces were created for the film..
Phantom Thread… was a 2018 Academy Award Winner.. in Costume design!
Mark Bridges, Costume Designer, Focus Features
Costumes for add so much to movies, and it’s hard to believe an Academy Award for costume design wasn’t given until 20 years after the Oscars started….
As the cameras keep rolling over the years… Designs have gotten more.. and more creative!
These pieces from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.. (Lucasfilm), are out of sight!
Michael Kaplan is Costume Designer..
To date… Costume design has become one of the most competitive categories!
A category I look forward to celebrating every year!
…. and “sew on..” and
“sew forth!”
I hope this pun “stitches up” this fashion blog for you… just right!
Can we get a round of applause for the unsung heroes… keeping things together behind the scenes… of film! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #Thank-you!
-Evette Dabney
Evette Dabney, Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Sparkle-“E” Entertainment & Promotions
Evette is a native of Atlanta,🍑GA…and graduate of #CAU Clark Atlanta University… in the #AUC ( Atlanta University Center), and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.,🔺🐘 Links Inc., 💚and Women in Film…🎬🎥
( just to name a few of her beloved connections! 😉
“Miss Dabney” has worked as a reporter/anchor 🎤in a number of television 📺 markets all across the country…
She is an EMMY nominated TV news talent, available to serve as a media technical advisor, and work free-lance.
She’s a “spirited” LIVE announcer indeed… with a ~velvety voice! ~
Evette is READY to take on producing gigs, theatrical roles, 🎭 commercials, 🎬 industrials, radio talk show roles… and any other kind of voice-over work…. animation included… 😉Follow her on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @evettedabney
Let Sparkle-“E” 💎 promote YOU… Your BUSINESS, ORGANIZATION or SPECIAL EVENT…. in aggressive marketing efforts, and SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS!
Hey! 👋🏽 A well known MARKETING INFLUENCER… is right at your fingertips!
Evette will make SURE the consumer market takes NOTICE…. of what you have to offer!
To arrange TALENT BOOKINGS, AUDITIONS, & MEETINGS with
Salma Hayek
Renee Zelweger
Cynthia Erivo
These lovely designs… aren’t just “BASIC….”
Evette Dabney, Founder, Owner, and Creative Director of Sparkle “E” Entertainment & Promotions
These costumes wrangled in groups. The details stopped folks in their tracks… I liked watching people inch forward… narrowing their eyes… just to get a better perspective.
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