John Bickford

Heather Oates ~ Southern Influence Spokesmodel

November 15, 2012 By John Bickford Leave a Comment

Recently, Southern Influence, the growing child of North Georgia Leisure, reached out to the south, and WOW! Did we ever strike gold! The beautiful Heather Oates, 5’9″ trained runway and print model, said YES to joining our training staff and working our model workshops in her region (and wherever she wants, for that matter)!

The brown-haired, green eyed beauty has been photographed by some of the top photographers of the Wiregrass (that’s south Alabama and the Florida panhandle to those unfamiliar with the area).

Take a look at their work and see what we found!

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Filed Under: Featured Model

Lexus Show Was a Hit!

November 9, 2012 By John Bickford Leave a Comment

It was a night of fashion and fun as the Southern Influence Model Team showed off the designs of Isabel Thomas and the clothing of Blush Kennesaw! We even got to show off Nickie Summers’ Jewelry!

We had the distinct honor of helping Lexus of South Atlanta unveil the all new 2013 LS 460 F Sport!

Here are a few photos from the evening, starting with the runway shots as taken by Houston Smith:

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Filed Under: NGL Events

Toys For Tots Benefit and Santa Costume Party!

November 7, 2012 By John Bickford Leave a Comment

Join Southern Influence and our fashion team as we kick off our Christmas season with a Santa costume party benefiting Toys For Tots. Bring your new and unwrapped toy as a optional donation and join the fun!

Tantra Restaurant, 2285 Peachtree Road NE, will be the host of our “Santa at Tantra” event on Nov 30 from 7pm to 11pm!

There will be plenty of pretty “Santas” and “Elves”, and lots of flashbulbs! Pay a dollar to enter our “Sexy Santa” costume contest and keep the entry money as your prize! All in fun as we raise toys for the less fortunate. All donated toys will be delivered to the Toys For Tots bin at the Chick Fil A on Chastain Rd in Kennesaw.

Merchant tables and sponsor packages are available, and can be reserved at our SIMG Event website here.

Filed Under: NGL Events

Mama’s Blue Dress Coming to Senoia and Duluth!

November 6, 2012 By John Bickford Leave a Comment

For showtimes and locations, go to www.mamasbluedress.com

“A hillbilly Wilson Phillips. Absolutely amazing.”
- Samantha Stephens, CMT Radio

“The Dixie Chicks with a side of Alison Krauss. The harmonies sound like they have been singing together for years.” – CMA Music Festival review, Rock on Together.com

“Songs that blend literate yet hooky construction with a strong dose of sisterhood…a convincing and entertaining piece of work.”
-Critics’ Pick, The Nashville Scene

“Likeable.” – CMT.com

“Four charming women you may want to keep an eye open for in the near future.” – Sports and Entertainment Nashville

“So good it’s scary.”
- Bobby Rains, 30A Radio

“Nashville’s answer to The Bangles.”
-Mike Grimey, Grimey’s New and Preloved Music

“Unbelievable harmonies. One of the best things I’ve ever seen or heard.” – John MacDonnell, WUWF Pensacola

Filed Under: Outside The Perimeter (OTP)

Moroccan Delight

October 28, 2012 By John Bickford Leave a Comment

photo courtesy of http://blog.promove.com

This Tuesday, October 30th, Southern Influence Marketing Group will be hosting a workshop-style networking event like none other you’ve come across.

At Imperial Fez, 2285 Peachtree Road NE, beginning at 7 pm there will be stations set up for dancers and models to network and photographers, for a $10 fee, to shoot at their disposal.

Imperial Fez prides itself on their authentic Moroccan food from North Africa. The unique dining atmosphere creates an exciting meal for patrons and event attendees alike.

On Tuesday, their specials include $3 Grey Goose Vodka Shots, a FREE soup or salad pairing with your entree (patio dining), and other dining specials. For more information, please visit their website http://www.imperialfez.com/

An added bonus to the evening we will be taking donations and raffling prizes for Jessica Deal, a team photographer, to assist her in replacing her stolen photography equipment.

Filed Under: Other Events

NGL and Primetime Studios Collaborate With Miss Priss Tutus for a Stunning Workshop!

October 16, 2012 By John Bickford Leave a Comment

Model: Amy Mahoney; Photographer: Brian Page

Recently, NGL brought some Southern Influence fashion models to the Primetime Studios. With the help of the Primetime crew and Miss Priss Tutus, participating photographers created some stunning images!

Here is a sneak preview of the images captured, these by Photographer Brian Page:

All Clothing by Miss Priss Tutus and all Makeup by Kimberly Boenker

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