When the American Cancer Society Victory Gala Board came to us to talk about promoting the annual Gala, “A Night of Flight” taking place at the Gruber Aviation Hangar on November 5, they mentioned a possible photo op with a very special lady – a Douglas DC-3 owned by Lance Toland. We were instantly inspired. Thoughts of Casablanca brought to mind other silver screen starlets and fashionable celebrities and their jet-setting ways. Without further ado, we give you Marla, Courtney, Valerie, Alexa, and Kate as inspired by Ingrid, Marilyn, Audrey, Jackie O, and Ginger.
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Nick Toth, The Darkroom Photography
2016 ACS Victory Gala Board
Kate Danowski, Alexa Scott, Valerie Dunn, Courtney Reid, Marla Melnyk
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Nick Toth, The Darkroom Photography
Iconic Timeless Style
Jackie O was always the picture of chic in her travels. In a trendy off-the-shoulder dress by Tibi and Christian Dior sunglasses from Coastal Eye Care, Alexa Scott follows the path she blazed. Her jewelry is from Evelyne Talman, and the Stuart Weitzman pumps are from The Pampered Foot.
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Nick Toth, The Darkroom Photography
Some Like It Hot
Attired in fuschia and black polka dog swing jacket with white tank and skinny jeans from Evelyne Talman and accessorized with Prada sunglasses from Coastal Eye Care, a shiny statement necklace from Ronne’s on Market Street, and bracelets from Butler’s Stash, Courtney Reid makes casual comfort look sexy in that effortless way that Marilyn Monroe did. Vintage style handbag is from Evelyne Talman.
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Nick Toth, The Darkroom Photography
As Time Goes By
Ingrid Bergman's timeless beauty is captured by Marla Melnyk in a gorgeous black trench coat and starred blouse from Tibi. The necklace she wears is made of vintage watch faces and is available at Ronne’s on Market Street. The fedora that makes the “Casablanca” look complete, as well as her bracelet and earrings, come from Butler’s Stash. Evelyne Talman supplied the handbag and scarf.
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Nick Toth, The Darkroom Photography
Breakfast in Paris, or Spain, or...
Whether jetting to Tiffany’s or off for a Roman Holiday, Valerie Dunn shows off Audrey’s sense of fun in this matador print skirt and black blouse by Tibi. The rhinestone bows on her Kate Spade slingbacks from The Pampered Foot, sunglasses from Ronne’s on Market Street, drop earrings from Evelyne Talman, plus vintage hat, gloves, and pearls create style that sparkles no matter the destination.
Our glamourous Gala Girls invite you to join them at the Gruber Aviation Hangar for a fun black-tie optional evening on November 5 with delicious food provided by Halyards Catering and live music from the Second Chance Band. The stylish silver vintage DC-3 will be part of the backdrop for “A Night of Flight” and the live auction includes private jet hours with Wheels Up. There will also be 20-30 select silent auction items specially curated for the event by the Victory Gala Board. McCall Dempsey will be speaking at the event as well, reminding us that the real cause here is raising money to help care for cancer patients and continue to work toward a cure. There will be a cash call with donations collected going directly to the building of Hope Lodge. For more information about the event or to purchase tickets, contact the American Cancer Society office at 912.265.7117, follow the American Cancer Society Victory Board on Facebook, or contact any of the Victory Board members pictured here. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Thanks to the generous hospitality of Renn Gruber, who offered up the hangar as well as his own plane for the shoot and Gruber Aviation for the use of the office, hangar, and coordinating the use of planes, as well as gallantly providing transportation through the rain, and a vehicle with A/C for cooling breaks. Our gratitude to the wonderful makeup and hair team of Beth Hall and Mary Kicklighter for creating the glamorous retro looks from our starlet inspiration shots. Huge thanks to Tracy Toth and Julie Andrew for lending extra hands and calm during the storm. And a final thank you to all of our Victory Board models for letting us turn them into somebody else for the day and for being fantastic sports through heat, rain, etc.
