On Friday morning I went to visit my friend from school, Daniella Robinson who now runs her make up business from her home. I wanted to make sure that my make up for the Chief Constable’s Charity Ball would stand up to a full day, from the tech runs to the Charity Ball itself.
From there it was a dash over to the hair salon for an up-do 🙂
Then with hair and make-up complete it was time to drive in to Manchester for my sound check and rehearsal at the Hilton Hotel, which was Manchester’s first true Sky Scrapper.
The management of the technical aspects of the event were being handled by WRG with TechPro handling the audio/visual. It was fantastic to work with both companies who made me feel so welcome and helped me so much with the staging for my performance.
Following a quick snack and plenty of water it was time to get changed 🙂
Then down to the venue to wait for my cue. I was due on at 20:30 pm, I waited with Russell Lomas who was accompanying me on piano and as we entered the room I felt so excited. The audience was lovely and I ran through my 30 minute program and enjoyed every minute of it.
Then after we finished it was back up to the room to change into my “Miss Scarlett” dress for the remainder of the fund raising evening. The Greater Manchester Police Band had a great set and we danced along, although I wished I’d got my jive dress on.
The event was a tremendous success for the charities involved, Retrak and the Greater Manchester High Sheriff’s Trust. A special thank you needs to go to Tracie Carmody who had organised the whole event on behalf of Sir Peter Fahy, the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. There was a Cluedo game, raffle tickets, and a silent auction. The work that Sir Peter and Tracie do in raising money for these charities is amazing and I feel so lucky to be a small part of this event.
You do clean up real nice, Miss Scarlett! What gorgeous pictures. 🙂
Thank you Peter, I love that my school friend Danielle has qualified as a make-up artist, I never wore makeup at school so I’m still a bit of an amateur but every time I see her I learn a bit more.
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Charlotte
Wow. You are so amazing and beautiful. God Bless you.
Thanks TJ 🙂
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Charlotte
Lovely photos! Both of those gowns are divine.
The red dress I’ve had for a couple of years and the black one was the first time I wore it for a concert, I didn’t want to eat in it in case I split something down it! 🙂
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Wouaw, very nice share Charlotte, a great event . Congratulation to Sir Peter, Miss Tracy Carmody and her team !
And congratulations to you. You’re are really fabulous. You can be proud of you !
A great singer, with a very nice soul, you’re a Lady ! All the very best for U.
Thank you for your lovely donations to the charity, Tracie said how wonderful they were and all lots were bid on during the evening. We heard all about the fabulous charities the evening was supporting so very worthwhile. Merci
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Charlotte
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Scarlett you looked beautiful for the program. So happy all went well. xxxx
Thanks Mary, it was very well organised, great fun ideas and I think they raised something like £40,000 in the one evening so that’s brilliant.
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Both dresses are lovely but I like how the first one is led into with the statement that you needed plenty of water. Is that because you look like a mermaid in the silvery dress?
Haha, I have a reputation for drinking water like I’m a fish, I’d love to be a mermaid and swim underwater for miles with the fish.
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WOW!!!!!! You look incredibly beautiful – wow!
Thank you it’s amazing what a bit of makeup can do 🙂
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that has nothing to do with makeup Charlotte! Stand tall, be proud and take the world by storm. 🙂
Dear Scarlett, JD (jake) Parker here. I am ‘spreading the word’ now that I have started to amass a lot of follower’s, G+ circles and such. ex. On FB Mark Mcquire, a sports hero here, is one of my friends. We chat on occasion. One day he did a post about L.Price and her wonderfully voice, career and such. It was then I was able to get your information to him, which will lead to a bunch of people. Hey, you are a busy young lady, do not worry about writing back etc. I do this sort of thing for all deserving younger talents.(you make me wish I was not 60 lol) peace,jake
Hi Jake, I wish I had more time to answer everyone on G+, Facebook etc. but I do read all my lovely messages of support and encouragement and thank you for yours.
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Charlotte
You look amazing in every single costume you wear – and you sing! I’m sure you will have helped these charities enormously by your presence.
There are so many people that make these events such a brilliant evening and it was super being asked to be a part of it, especially as Tracie first listened to me on Facebook through a friend sharing.
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That sparkly dress is just amazing – how did you manage to perform in it? And yeah, I’m not into that sort of thing normally but it is great altogether. What a wonderful event!
It’s very comfortable to wear, lots of breathing room. I didn’t dare eat in it though so I changed. It was a great event.
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Charlotte
+1 to all of the previous comments 🙂
Thank you as always, you are so supportive I really appreciate your encouragement.
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Charlotte I was privileged to attend the ball and hear you sing,and yet again I was so moved by your performance. You truly are a star. Xxxx
So pleased you could get tickets Gill, it sold out really quickly. So happy you had a good night too.
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Charlotte
All so beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us.(your fans)
You’re welcome John, singing in live performances is fabulous experience and ultimately what I love to do so this was super, happy to share.
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Charlotte
Truly a fun time. Thanks again.
Beautiful !!! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Ricky #1.
Hi Ricky, Greetings to you.
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Methinks they had a ‘clue’ that you would be a crowd pleaser! I see many more gorgeous gowns and beautiful hair-dos in your future; they suit you dear Charlotte!
I took my travel yoga mat to Italy with me so that I could enjoy the yummy pasta meals and fit in my gowns at the end of the five weeks lol. I was happy to discover there is a swimming pool nearby too. I wish someone could just do my hair every week he he.
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Bravo, Charlotte! 🙂
Thanks Fabio.
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And what a beautiful Ms. Scarlett you make 😉
Thank you Randall, I loved the light up character boards.
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Awesome.
🙂 cheers Eric
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Charlotte
Beautiful Charlotte! I love it all !
Ahh thank you 🙂
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Charlotte
My dear Miss Charlotte, you do make a spectacular Miss Scarlett – you look fabulous!
Thank you Noelle, I love any excuse to get dressed up.
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Charlotte
So glad it was a success.
Thank you Joseph 🙂
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Charlotte
You’re as pretty as a picture . . . prettiness will always stay!
Thank you Paul 🙂 after all of my makeup free photos recently it was nice to get dressed up.
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Charlotte
You looked beautiful, and the hair and make-up held up well!
It certainly did, I sometimes wish I could sleep in such a lovely hair do to save it for the next day 🙂
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Charlotte
I can relate. Me too! 🙂
You always make one think you are having the most delightful adventure.
Quite honestly it is one big adventure I never know what’s coming next!
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Charlotte
Stunning dresses. You are a beauty before and after makeup! I bet you were amazing at the fundraiser! Have a wonderful week ahead Charlotte! 🙂
Ahh thanks Koko. I had lots of lovely feedback. I’m having a very hectic time in Italy just as I like it.
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Charlotte
All very lovely, and great thoughts for charity too! 🙂
When you listen to the videos and the talks about the work that is done with the money raised it is very humbling.
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Charlotte
WOW! Those dresses are gorgeous – as are you! And even though red is my favourite colour, I am actually leaning towards the silver as the outstanding stunner on the night. And such beautiful posture 🙂
Thanks Gwen, years of dance training with very strict teachers 🙂 I love both dresses too.
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Charlotte
You will thank them when you are sixty – the strict teachers I mean.
I now realise there is down side – having to wear make-up! You look great in your outfits.
I agree on the make-up I rarely wear it, I should make more effort I guess but then it wouldn’t look special when I go to the trouble he he 🙂 I love having the excuse to wear long dresses they are so elegant.
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Charlotte
You got to wearing two fabulous dresses in one evening and still wanted a third! Granddaughter breezed in, looked, said, ‘I like the silver one more,’ and breezed out again. I hadn’t asked.
Seems like a very good show all round!
A girl can never have too many dresses Col 🙂 My brother is a bit of a jive, rock and roll specialist so it would have been great to bust a few moves with him.
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Charlotte
I’ll right, I suppose you’ve heard it enough by now, but still–you looked fabulous! I actually liked the red dress best. Sounds like a fun evening, and I’m sure you have many more in store–let me know when you’re in something around Buckinghamshire/London, and I’ll come see it!
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Cate
I have a function in Bucks next year, March I think, I’ll let you know when I know more.
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Charlotte
Charlotte your make up looked wonderful on you, and may the Lord continue to bless you in your career to the glory of God.
Thank you Rev Tim 🙂
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Charlotte
FABULOUS blog, Charlotte, sounds like a good night, love the photos (beautiful) your hair & makeup were lovely.. The dresses were fantastic too, I love the sparkly one..😘
Did you see the photobooth pictures I shared on facebook, they were really funny.
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You look gorgeous… Very nice pics dear Charlotte, The third one is definitely my favorite one!… Sending love and all my best wishes. Aquileana 😀
Thank you my lovely friend 🙂 I love reading your blog.
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Charlotte
What beautiful dresses on a beautiful lady.
Thank you Joan 🙂
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Stunning red dress. It is interesting to hear about all the background activities supporting a performance.
I love wearing red, thank you.
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great photos … fabulous red dress.
I was pleased with my photograph of Manchester on my phone; it looks so green from that view but just below was the busy tram stop.
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You look wonderful dear Charlotte!
I prefer this hairstyle, perfect makeup and dresses!
You look like a princess! Bravo!!!
I just wish I could put it up myself; it was so lovely at the back all loops and curls. Ah my childhood dream to be a Disney Princess.
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Charlotte
Just wonderful pictures! Beautiful.
Thank you 🙂
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You look gorgeous, Charlotte! What a wonderful event to sing at I am so pleased it went well. Best wishes, Clare 🙂
Thanks Clare, I sang Danny Boy as a special request and it was lovely to see Sir Peter Fahy’s table all joining in the singing absolutely super.
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Charlotte
How wonderful!
You look fabulous, as always. Glad you had a great time and that the fundraiser went well. 🙂
Thanks Stephanie, my Dad had his camera but everything went so quickly we hardly took any photos 🙂
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Charlotte
Very lovely photos & thank you so much for sharing your participation in the event.
You’re welcome Les, happy you enjoyed hearing about it.
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Charlotte
Sparkling all round 🙂
You can never have too much sparkle Alex 🙂
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Charlotte
Love love the Miss Scarlett dress!! Your makeup was flawless!! Beautiful
Daniella did a lovely job, I love that she has her own little studio room now and is really trying to build up her own business.
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She did an excellent job! I am also trying to do the same thing. I want to open an only be boutique.
You are the perfect Miss Scarlett. Congratulations!
Thanks Dianne, I’m sure that Scarlett was innocent 🙂
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Charlotte
Wow. Good luck to your career. Soar high Ms. Charlotte. Thanks for dropping by. 🙂