Presentation High School - Fashion Show 2013

- Hostesses

Congratulations on being selected as a hostess

for Presentation High School's Fashion Show 2013!

Please click here to see a copy of your Welcome Letter

If you have any questions, contact the Hostess Chairs,

Mrs. Kelly Burns at (408) 398-2496 or kellyburns1451@comcast.net or

Mrs. Mollie Pine at (408) 391-6995 or molliepine@mac.com

Your next steps are:

Complete these required items before January 11

  1. Sign your hostess contract & provide basic information (click here)

    Completing the step 1 survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes start to finish.  You cannot save mid-way.  Before you begin, please make sure your parents approve your participation and gather your parent's contact information and your emergency contact information.  All other answers you should know. To see a sample of the contract click here.

  2. Mark your calendar for all mandatory dates (click here for a list)

  3. Pay your $65 hostess fee (Either mail check to address below or click here to pay online)

  1. Print and have your parent sign a Student Gallery Seating permission slip if you intend to watch the dinner show. (click here to print)

You can send your signed permission slip with your hostess fee if you pay by check.

Recommended Items

  1. Join the Fashion Show 2013 - Hostess Facebook Group (click here)

  2. Like the Fashion Show 2013 - Facebook Page (click here)

  3. Make sure your friends & family get tickets to see the show!

    - Purchase individual lunch or dinner tickets

    - Student Gallery Seating Tickets

  4. Order a Video of the Fashion Show

Other Items

  1. Mandatory Dates

  2. Hair Information

  3. Makeup Information

  4. Hostess Dress Information

  5. Grand Finale & Escort Information

    At this training you will receive information about the Grand Finale segment of the fashion show.  Hostesses should dress casual for rehearsal, but wear the heels they plan to wear the day of the show. Escorts should dress casual for rehearsal.

    1. Tuxedo (optional) Information for Escorts

    2. Tickets for escorts to attend dinner

    Escorts are on stage during the final segment of the show.  If they would like to enjoy lunch and the beginning of the show, they should purchase a regular ticket.  Otherwise, we have a waiting room back stage where they cannot see the show.

  6. Parent Information

  1. Nominate a Senior Boy Model

Click above if you know of a Senior Boy with a tie to Presentation High School who you think would be interested in participating in Fashion Show 2013. For more information, such as mandatory dates, click here.

  1. Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

Participation Fee

Each hostess is asked to pay a $65 participation fee. 

This fee helps cover hostess training, food, and program costs. 

You may pay now online by clicking below. 

(Online payments will have a $1.00 convenience fee added to cover the cost of online processing.)

Hostess Name

      

OR

 

Mail your check payable to "Presentation High School"

To: Kelly Burns at 1451 Mercer Avenue., San Jose, CA 95125

 

 

Hair Information

We are very excited to inform you that Dustin David Salon of Los Gatos will be providing hair styling for the hostesses on the day of the show. 

Dustin David Salon has offered all Presentation High School Hostesses the opportunity to receive a pre-show haircut during the 3 weeks prior to the show (Monday-Friday, Saturday excluded). This haircut will be with a Junior Stylist at a special one-time introductory price of $25 (valued at $40-50). A list of names will be given to Dustin David Salon, and your ID will be required to avoid duplication. Appointments are to be made directly with Dustin David Salon no later than March 13, 2013.

Dustin David Salon, 50 University Avenue, Ste 230-C, Los Gatos, CA 95030, 408-395-6225

 

Makeup Information

Marinello’s will be providing makeup artists for the day of the show. You will arrive with your own foundation and powder applied. Due to the intense lighting on the runway, we recommend that you bring a pair of false eyelashes, which Marinello’s artists will apply. You should arrive with natural nails, neutral polish or French manicure.

 

 

Hostess Dress Guidelines

The guideline for the hostess attire are the same the school has for a prom dress. This year’s hostess attire will be your own semi-formal black cocktail style dress. Please wear comfortable shoes, as you will be on your feet prior to both the Luncheon and Dinner Shows. Flip flops are not allowed.

 

Hostess dresses should be tasteful and sophisticated. There should be no bare stomachs or cutouts on the stomach or sides. There may be no visible tattoos. The backless area on the dress may extend no lower than the waist. Low cut dresses in the front and see-through dresses are not acceptable. Spaghetti straps and strapless are ok. You will be asked to bring your dress(es) for approval to the Hostess Dress approvals on Wednesday, March 13, 6.00 – 7:30pm in the Gym Foyer.

 

 

Grand Finale Formal Dress Guidelines

Formal Dress Guidelines (same guidelines the school has for prom dresses).  As a hostess, you will walk in the Grand Finale at the Lunch Show escorted by your father or other significant adult figure.  Dresses should be tasteful and sophisticated.  There should be no bare stomachs or cutouts on the stomach or sides. There may be no visible tattoos.  The backless area on the dress may extend no lower than the waist. Low cut dresses in the front and see-through dresses are not acceptable.  Spaghetti straps and strapless are ok.  If you plan on wearing a different dress for the Grand Finale that you wear as a hostess, both dresses will need to be approved. Grand Finale dress approvals will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 from 6:00 – 7:30pm in the Gym Foyer.

 

 

 

If you have any questions, contact the Hostess Chairs,

Mrs. Kelly Burns at (408) 398-2496 or kellyburns1451@comcast.net or

Mrs. Mollie Pine at (408) 391-6995 or molliepine@mac.com

All of the proceeds benefit endowment for financial aid at Presentation High School.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

General

  1. I know a Senior Boy who also has a tie to Presentation that I think would like to participate in this year's Fashion Show.  Are you still accepting nominations?  Yes.  If you know someone you think we should consider for Fashion Show 2013, please nominate them by clicking here.

  2. Where can I find the mandatory dates? click here for a list

  3. What is Student Gallery Seating?  Student Gallery Seating is set-up to allow students to watch the Dinner Fashion Show (without dinner.)  All Hostesses are given a free, reserved student gallery seating ticket.  However, to use your ticket, you must complete the Student Gallery Seating permission slip that can be printed by clicking here.

  4. We get to watch the dinner show, what do we do after we are done with our responsibilities for the lunch show? When you are done greeting guests and inviting them to purchase Benefit Drawing and Grand Prize drawing tickets, you will get ready for the Hostess Grand Finale.  After the Grand Finale is over, you have a break until the hostess evening call at 4:30pm.

 

Grand Finale

  1. What is the Grande Finale? The Hostess Grand Finale is the last segment of the Luncheon Fashion Show.  During this segment each Hostess will walk the runway in an formal gown of their choice with their father or another significant adult figure if their father is unavailable.

  2. Who can be an Escort? Your escort should be your father, if he is available.  If not, another significant adult figure may escort you.  For example, past escorts have been mothers, brothers, uncles or brothers-in-law.

  3. What should I wear in the Grand Finale? You should wear a formal gown such as a prom dress.  Gowns may be long or short, but typically are long.  We have specific guidelines regarding Grand Finale attire and all dresses must be pre-approved during the Grand Finale Gown Approval meeting on Wed. March 13 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm int the Gym Foyer.  See more details by clicking here.

  4. What should my Escort wear in the Grand Finale? Your escort should wear a suit or tuxedo.  Tuxedos are optional, and selected by only some of the fathers.  We have a special promotional offer from one of our clothing partners - Eli Thomas on Santana Row- that enables escorts to rent a tuxedo for only $94.95 if reserved by March 17, 2013.  Click here for more information on how to order a discounted tuxedo.