New Logo
An amazing new logo was designed and donated to us in 2013 courtesy of program sponsor, Ben Bronstein
Beacon's Closet
We received a VERY generous donation of dresses, jewelry and shoes from Beacon's Closet for our 2013 program.
Sam Edelman Shoes
Sam Edelman shoes also sent in a VERY generous donation of new heels for our young ladies to choose from.
New Partners for 2013!
Many great new partners joined us to collect donations in 2013
Pretty in Pink Party
We held our first fundraiser for the Belle of the Ball Program - the Pretty in Pink Prom Party!
Post Party Setup
The ladies relaxing before the crowd
Gift Bags!
Each Pretty in Pink Party attendee received a tax receipt, Tres Belle Spa coupon and a Tieks by Gavrieli $50 gift card
Party Tiaras
Each attendee at the Pretty in Pink Party received a sparkly tiara
The Prom Queen
Tres Belle Spa owner, Allison Tray, with aesthetician Osana
Tres Belle Princesses
Aestheticians Carrie and Oksana
Tres Belle Beauties
Our friends from Tres Belle - Owner, Allison Tray and aestheticians Oksana and Carrie
Cupcake Lady
Lindsey from Elegantly Iced Cake Designs donated mini cupcakes for our Pretty in Pink Party
Itty Bitty Cupcakes
The yummiest mini cupcakes from Elegantly Iced Cakes at our Pretty in Pink Party
Our First Guests
Allison from Tres Belle Spa with the first guests at our Pretty in Pink Party
JLB Then and Now
JLB Sustainer Anne with current JLB members
New Friends
We met some new friends at our Pretty in Pink Party
Community Presence
2012-13 JLB Community VP Daria Hall mixing with community members at our Pretty in Pink Party
Lady in Red
One of the gorgeous dresses donated at our Pretty in Pink Party
Champagne and Cupcakes
A great combo at our first Pretty in Pink Party
Accessories Galore
Some of the great accessories donated at our Pretty in Pink Party
Hugs all Around
Tres Belle Spa owner, Allison, greeting guests at our Pretty in Pink Party
What a Smile!
2012-13 JLB Communications Chair Tramayne Osbourne flashing her pretty smile
2 Generations of JL Ladies
JLB Sustainer Arlette Ferguson-Mathis and her daughters, Ashley and Gabby
Honorary Members
JLB Daughters Gabby and Ashley enjoying our Pretty in Pink Party
A MAN at the Party
Tres Belle Spa owner Allison with the only brave man at our Pretty in Pink Party
Friends Partying for a Cause
Tres Belle Spa owner Allison with friends at our Pretty in Pink Party
What a Crowd
The crowd enjoying their time at our Pretty in Pink Party
Raffle Prizes!
Raffle prizes at our Pretty in Pink Party - a $200 Tieks gift card and a Sugar Flower Cake Shop cake decorating class
Fishing for Winners
Tres Belle Spa owner Allison picking our raffle winners
Cake Shop Winner
Tres Belle Spa owner Allison with the Sugar Flower Cake Shop gift card winner
What, I won?!?
A surprised and happy raffle winner
Pretty New Shoes Winner
Tieks gift card winner Tramayne with Tres Belle Spa owner, Allison
Sweet Winner
The winner of our end of the night cupcake raffle was one happy lady!
The end of a great party...
Tres Belle Spa owner Allison showing off all of the donations we received at our Pretty in Pink Party
DJ Judson
Kicking off the 2013 Day of Beauty
Day of Beauty
Our 2013 Day of Beauty was the biggest yet - we served 165 young ladies and their families.
Day of Beauty
Attendees spent the day shopping for a new look, having mini-makeovers and posing for professional photos
Scholarship Winners
The Four winners of our Inaugural Belle of the Ball Scholarship, with JLB President Michelle Wonsley, DBP Sandra Chapman and JLB Member Michelle Gay
Rosa
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Genesis - One of our 4 Scholarship Winners
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Ashley
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Ketrina
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Kadejah - One of our 4 Scholarship Winners
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Annalys
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Shanetta
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Cierra
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Jiyang
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Breyanna
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Teja
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Teja and her Mom, Celina
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Linda
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Ashley - One of our 4 Scholarship Winners
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Quintajah
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Sarah
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Nicole (in her mother-approved dress!)
Photo courtesy of Phaats Photos
Van Dyke Community Center
Our amazing venue in Brownsville, Brooklyn
Music set the scene
DJ Judson kept us dancing all day long
Calm before the storm...
The dress boutique before doors opened
Final Details
Going through final details with volunteers before doors opened
AMAZING VOLUNTEERS
The entire crew of volunteers to make this event possible
The Line to get in...
Our line as of 11am
Leading Ladies
Our wonderful registration volunteers
And then some
The line continued around the block
Shoes and Accessories
Attendees shopping for accessories
Makeup
A few of our amazing professional makeup volunteers
Help from the YWCA of BK
Tonya from the YWCA of BK volunteered with us
Hair
We blew a few fuses... oops!
Sustainer Support
JLB sustainers enjoying their day at Belle of the Ball