Monroe women band together to offer makeovers to those in need
Five Monroe women, who each know how to put their best foot forward, are helping other women who need a leg up.
They’ve organized Freshen Up Your Image With Monroe’s Main Makeover for Sept. 15.
Women may submit a 500-word (or shorter) essay about why they or someone they know deserves a makeover. Entries are due Aug. 20.
For more information, call Paula Fortier, 360-805-5136.
There will be first-, second- and third-place winners. The first-place winner will receive a $1,000 package including clothing, shoes, jewelry, photography services, a hair salon visit, makeup, skin and spa products, and a dining certificate. Second-place receives $350 in gifts and services, and third place receives more than $175 in services and gifts.
The idea took shape during the Valentine’s Day sales season.
“Some of the women met through business organizations and three of us through another combined business promotion,” said Sharon McGill. “We find that combining our efforts builds loyalty in the business community.”
Business owner Paula Fortier, Main Clothing Company, 202 W. Main St., was raised in a family of entrepreneurs with strong work ethics.
“I have been in retail for 22 years and clothing and gift sales for 16 years,” Fortier said. “The goal I have for my business is not only to be successful but to also help women to feel good and gain confidence.”
She prides herself and her staff on providing customer service and a great inventory.
“I meet and talk to many women throughout my day — and so many that I just see around town,” she said. “I try to help any lady who walks into my store with their clothing, accessories, or maybe their confidence and outlook for themselves. I always want women to see themselves the way others see them.”
Fortier wants women to walk into her store and feel kindness, helpfulness and joy.
She visualized the event with Jodi York, who owns The Hair Depot at 321 N. Lewis St.
“I have had a lot of fun serving women for 30 years in hair styling,” York said. “When a woman feels great about her hair, she feels good about herself.”
