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Photo Focus: Women’s Coalition of St. Croix Fashion Show

The Fashion Fest, Sunday, raised funds for the Women’s Coalition of St. Croix for a total, over five years, of around $30,000, said the organizers, Joyia Jones and Lori Hirons. This year, the donation of the Castle STX for the event saved several thousand dollars.

John and Andrea Alexander, major sponsors and owners of The Castle STX, welcome guests to Fashion Fest. (Photo courtesy of Joyia Jones)
Event founders Joyia Jones and Lori Hirons pass the torch to Courtney Mills, right, who will manage the fashion show next year. (Photo courtesy of Joyia Jones)
Daughter and mother, Indigo and Yemaya Jones, wear their silk creations for the Fashion Fest. (Source photo by Susan Ellis)
The audience anticipates the start of the fashion show while nibbling appetizers and sipping wine and other drinks. Nibbles included ribs, egg rolls and more by Chef Charles Mereday. (Photo courtesy of Joyia Jones)
Irene Ali and Abbie Massicott model their outfits on the patio of The Castle STX. (Source photo by Susan Ellis)
Courtney Mills wears the dress from Envii Boutique and Crucian Gold jewelry that were auctioned at the end of the fashion show. A man’s ensemble was also auctioned. (Submitted photo)
Melody Rames modeled an elegant, sunny yellow dress. Other models included Corey Mills, Avory Resca, Nekalah Murray, Rhyane Hurtault, and Charlotte Halk. (Photo courtesy of Joyia Jones)
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