The SECOND AuH2Obama Fashion Show, Oct. 2, 9pm at LUNASA

Hi everyone!

In a few days, AuH2O will be celebrating its 2-year anniversary! I’ve been open now for almost TWO years. Pretty exciting. In honor of this, Obama kicking ass in the debate last night, and the success of the last AuH2Obama fashion show, we’re having another this Thursday, October 2 at LUNASA on 1st Avenue between 7th and St. Marks. It will take place directly after the VP debate!

All models will wear AuH2Obama wear down the runway, I’ll be selling Obama tops for only $20 (guys and girls, 50% going to the campaign) and handing out free Obama buttons, stickers, window signs, and VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS as the deadline to vote in New York is approaching: October 10th. I know you’re already registered, but you can grab a bunch and bring them to work or hand them out wherever.

There is no cover charge for the show and drinks will be $5- beer, house wine, and well drinks, and any donations will go to the campaign. The show will start at 9pm, get there early to get a good spot!

What:   AuH2Obama Fashion Show
Where: LUNASA
126 1st Avenue b/t 7th and St. Marks
When:  Thursday, October 2, 9pm
Who:
25 Hot models:
Afruz Amighi
Meghan Asha
Annabel Auger
Jill Bea
Lindsey Blank
Elena Cohen
Cameron Cole
Rachel Gold
Sarah Hyde
Bri Johnson
Rachel Kay
Fiona Korwin-Pawlowski
Kaitlin Large
Lauren Lewis
Leanne Linsky
Rachel Northrop
Annie Raso
Annelle Sheline
Sarah Simon
Namrata Singh
Val Smith
Najva Soleimani
Lia Stone
Christie Rentas
Dana Tarasavage

…and DJed by Avi Flombaum.

There will also be vegan cupcakes by Bitchin Vegan Kitchen for sale, all proceeds going to the campaign.

Hope to see you there!

ALSO- I will be selling AuH2Obama tops at a Beers For Barack event this Monday, September 29th at D.B.A.- 41 E. 1st Avenue b/t 2nd and 3rd street. D.B.A. has donated two kegs, so all the proceeds from the drinks will go directly to the Obama-Biden campaign. The fundraiser starts at 6pm and goes til around 10. Come by if you’re in the area and forward to friends!

The AuH2Obama Show raised over $300 for the campaign!

Thanks everyone who came out to the AuH2Obama show last Thursday! The show was a huge success with 21 beautiful models (plus one adorable dog,) an amazing DJ, delicious cupcakes from Bitchin Vegan Kitchen, 17 AuH2Obama shirt and dress sales, and over 100 people in attendance who went home with free buttons and stickers. Not to mention the event was filmed by the Associated Press, and once I get the video, I’ll post that here as well. Thanks so much to all the models, Hilary Blasco and Rachel Kay for hair and make-up, and Cafe 81 for being a great venue.

Here’s the breakdown of the money raised:

• $45 in online donations
• $20 door donations
• $50 in cupcake sales
• $380 in AuH2Obama shirt and dress sales, $190 (50%) to the campaign

TOTAl: $305 to Obama  (that’s MY form of community organizing, donations made in honor of Sarah Palin)

Because the show was such a success, I’m going to have another AuH2Obama show October 2nd with new outfits and new models to raise even more for the campaign. No location has been set yet, but hold that date: Thursday, October 2nd at 9pm. Depending on how well that goes, there may be one more Thursday, October 23 too. If so, that show will have a liquor sponsor and that would obviously be awesome.

Below are a few photos from the show. See more on in my flickr site.

Some stills before the show:

Elena Cohen and Leanne Linsky

Lindsey Blank

Alex Tsocanos and Valeria Smith

Annie Raso and me (in AuH2Obama and Donatella Quintavalle Obama ring)

Chloe in AuH2Obama dog dress

Lia Stone on the runway

Dana Tarasavage in “Wholesome Midwestern Girl for OBAMA”

Anika Paris

Cameron Cole

Lauren Lewis and me at the end of the collection walk

Also, I received a bunch of emails from out-of-staters who were interested in purchasing AuH2Obama wear but couldn’t come to the show. So, I’m finally starting up an online store on etsy: www.auh2odesigns.etsy.com. The only problem is- I’m going home to Wisconsin tomorrow, so I won’t be able to manage and ship orders until next week. Therefore, I won’t be listing anything until Wednesday, September 24. So please check back then! Those of you who really, really like AuH2O or live in Florida, Ohio, Virginia or another battleground state can email me if you’d like to have a look at items before I post them online- you have TOP priority. PLEASE wear Obama stuff all up in everyone’s swing-state faces.

OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA!

Love,
Kate

AuH2Obama Fashion Show Thursday the 11th, 9pm

Hi friends of AuH2O!

In honor of Fashion Week, AuH2O will be having a fashion show this coming Thursday- Obama themed! Last week I was lucky enough to be in Denver for the Democratic National Convention and saw Obama’s acceptance speech live at the stadium, which completely inspired me. Now, hearing McCain and Palin belittle community organizing has motivated me to do just that- with a fashion show! So, I invite you to come out Thursday the 11th at 9pm to an AuH2Obama fashion show (don’t make fun of the name… okay, you can) at the bar/restaurant Cafe 81, 81 E. 7th Street, right across the street from my store. All models will wear AuH2O for Obama dresses, I’ll be selling Obama tops for only $20 (guys and girls, 50% going to the campaign) and handing out free Obama buttons, stickers and window signs. There is no cover charge, all drinks will be $4- beer, wine, and liquor, and any donations will go to the campaign. I know I’m in the East Village and I’m preaching to the choir here, but come get a free button or buy a shirt and wear it anyway, and send one to your friends out of state. Plus, it’ll be fun.

What: AuH2Obama Fashion Show
Where: Cafe 81
81 E. 7th St. b/t 1st and 2nd ave
When: Thursday, September 11, 9pm (sorry about the date… it was the only day during fashion week that worked for me)

Who:
Hot models:
Lindsay Blank
Karisa Butler-Wall
Cameron Cole
Anne Davies
Jenny Dumlao
Sarah Hyde
Rachel Kay
Lauren Lewis
Leanne Linsky
Sam Mehlman
Carla Milo
Ida Nilsson
Anika Paris
Annie Raso
Val Smith
Cassie Sprietzer
Lia Stone
Erica Swallow
Dana Tarasavage
Alex Tsocanos
…and DJed by Avi Flombaum. The show will start at 9pm, but Avi will spin all night!

Oh, and $4 drinks! Hope to see you there!