Well, 2013 is upon us and just like every year the first month seems to fly by in a blink of an eye. I'm excited to start blogging and sharing things about myself and others around me. Since we're already in the month of February it only seems appropriate to talk about a local event that I will be performing at this week.

The Girltrend Shop in downtown Gardiner will be having it's 2^nd annual "Girls Night On The Town Fashion Show" on Thursday February 7^th at 6:00pm. I highly suggest booking your babysitter now! If you're not familiar with The Girltrend Shop, it is a local  consignment boutique run by three very talented and hard working ladies Kaili Henderson, Megan Cox and Sarah Coughlin. These woman have worked hard to give you great products and make you feel like you're at home. What's really exciting is the life this shop has given to downtown Gardiner. The shop originally opened  in 2011 and soon had 60 consignors. As of 2013, the shop has over 900 consignors! It was voted one of the best consignment shops in Maine by Down East Magazine! The window displays are changed often with flashy sequined dresses, knee high leather boots, scarves, hats, and handbags. You name it they've got it!  This shop is for everyone! They carry top notch brands such as Coach, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess, True Religion, Gap, American Eagle, Chico's, Talbot's, and many more! Not to mention the jewelry selection they offer featuring handmade pieces from local woman. Girltrend also carries a high end chameleon like make-up product called Starz Cosmetics. Invented by Ben Divine. When applied it appears to be a metallic gold. and in one simple stroke changes to a vibrant rose. He's a drag queen!! Who could do it better?? LOL :- )

Last years event went over magnificently! Over a handful of gorgeous local ladies (including myself) came down to strut their stuff on the runway. Gift bags were given out to the first 50 woman who arrived. This year Kaili has made 64 bags stuffed with goodies.  I won't tell you what's in them! You MUST find out for yourself. There were tons of prizes and giveaways from local shops. The place was packed and this year will be just as memorable.

Their second show is looking to be even bigger. The models (some new, some old) will be making another appearance...ooh la la. Gift sets from Avon, Mary Kay, Bath and Body Works, and Starz Cosmetics will be given away! Other prizes include gift certificates from The Water Street Cafe, Serendipity, Knack for Nails, Lisa's Legit Burrito's, Pastaz, Sweet Mojo, A1 Diner and Girltrend themselves!. Everyone's excited about The Village Jeweler and Weeping Willows donation of a beautiful pieces of jewelry. Berry and Berry Floral will have complimentary bouquet of flowers .  I myself will be giving away handmade hula hoops and performing an 80's themed hula hoop floor show!

If you haven't been down to check out the fun, you should make it a point to come out on the 7^th, preferably with your girlfriends!

 Check out The Girltrend Shop on Facebook

 http://www.facebook.com/the-girltrend-shop See you there!!!

 Thanks so much for reading my first blog!  It's another creative outlet to continue as part of my career in the performing arts. I hope you come back. I'll be posting here as often as possible. In the future the blogs will become more personal. Stay tuned!! 

Nikki Hunt xoxo