"Fashion My Way" was the theme for the 2019 Ventura County 4-H Fashion Revue held at UC Hansen Agricultural and Research Center (HAREC) in Santa Paula on Saturday, March 23^rd. It was a beautiful day at the farm! 

Ten 4-H'ers participated in Fashion Revue!

Ten 4-H members from two clubs, Conejo-Simi and Loma Vista, were judged by two community members, a teacher and an artist, who are also seamstresses. Participants were evaluated on their Self Esteem, Poise, and Posture, Personal presentation, and Grooming, Verbal Communication and Interaction with Evaluators. On their garment they were judged on choice of style, fit, Workmanship as it relates to outside appearance, and how the whole look was coordinated.

This year's categories included: Traditional, where participants construct any type of garment; The Box Challenge, where participants create a garment that contains 3 colors – red, white, and blue and an extra component, such as a zipper, buttons, or trim; Retro/Historical Challenge, where participants create a garment that is inspired by or looks like an old design, from before the year 2000, using new fabric and notions; and the Consumer Science Purchased, $40.00 Limit, where participants shop for an entire outfit with the total cost not to exceed $40.00, including shoes but not sales tax.

Participants showed off their creations to family and friends in the pre-awards ceremony fashion show, where they were escorted to the gazebo stage by 4-H members Sammy Belik, Andrew Pyler, Kelly Quinn, and Matthew Ziegler. The day ended with everyone enjoying delicious chocolate cake!

Olivia's skirt was entered in the Intermediate Traditional category

Alexander's apron was entered in the Intermediate Traditional Category

Adeline's nautical-themed romper was entered in the Intermediate Box Challenge

Livia's dress was entered in the Senior Retro/Historical Challenge

Adler's dress was entered in the Senior Traditional Category

This dress was entered in the Intermediate Division Traditional category

This skirt was entered in the Junior Traditional category

This entire outfit was purchased for the Intermediate Consumer Science Purchased Challenge

Rachel purchased her outfit for the Intermediate Consumer Science Purchased Challenge

This skirt was entered in the Junior Traditional category

And the winners are...

Senior Division, Traditional: Adler Striegel, Loma Vista, medalist and county winner

Senior Division, Retro/Historical Challenge: Livia Vertucci, Loma Vista, medalist and county winner

Intermediate Division, Box Challenge: Adeline Vertucci, Loma Vista, medalist and county winner

Intermediate Division, Traditional: Alexander Bloomquist, Loma Vista, medalist and county winner

Intermediate Division, Traditional: Olivia Bloomquist, Loma Vista, blue ribbon

Intermediate Division, Traditional: Malia Maldonado, Loma Vista, blue ribbon

Intermediate Division, Consumer Science Purchased: Rachel Lipscomb, Loma Vista, blue ribbon

Intermediate Division, Consumer Science Purchased: Irelyn Kennedy, Conejo-Simi, medalist and county winner

Junior Division, Traditional: Rossilyn Buchanan, Loma Vista, blue ribbon

Junior Division, Traditional: Chloe Pickett, Loma Vista, blue ribbon

Best Fashion Revue EVER thanks to Consumer Science PDC Chair Rachel McClanahan! Everyone had a wonderful day at the farm!

Fashion Revue combined with Presentation Day was a smashing success!