Hi! I am Linda Vaughan, Founder and President of Special Affairs and Events, a full service event planning, design management company. My passion, combined with education and expertise in the fashion and cosmetics industry and the corporate world has culminated in a vast wealth of knowledge that transformed into the launch of Special Affairs and Events.
Let me share a little about me, with you.
I hold a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising at Penn State and an Event Management Professional Certificate from George Washington University. I am a member of the International Special Events Society with contacts all over the world.
While pursuing my B.S., I fell deeply in love with couture fashions after corresponding with Pierre Cardin for a class project. After graduation, I began a career in the heart of the Fashion Industry … New York! I developed a passion for fashion and travel and was no stranger to the Paris couture and jewelry houses. Later, my career path turned toward the Cosmetics industry where I continued to develop an eye and appreciation for fashion and beauty while building my clients’ business and exceeding goals through creative promotional campaigns and events.
Today, I do what most people only dream of doing;
I DON’T GO TO A JOB! I LIVE THE FANTASY! I WORK HARD, ENJOY LIFE & HAVE FUN!
My motto is “If your mind can conceive it; and your heart can believe it; then you can achieve it.”
Ok, you’ve met the creative end of our team now meet the person who makes it all happen because she’s into the details, the planning, and the organizational end of our dynamic duo. Shari Brown the other half and the driving force behind Special Affairs and Events.
Hello, I’m Shari
I hold a Bachelors from Duquesne University and a Masters from Ashland University coupled with 25 years working through the details in corporate America. I’ve met a lot of people on this journey and I believe you should play as hard as you work!
We welcome the challenge of developing new relationships and working with emerging designers. We share your passion, vision and understand your business. Between the two of us we possess over 30 years, in-depth experience in event planning, marketing, sales and management in the fashion, cosmetics and corporate environment.
Our focus primarily is designing and managing, creating and producing events for the emerging designer …YOU!
We recognize that you are an exceptional designer and we remember what it’s like to be an emerging business and how difficult it was to break into the industry. Every designer is different. Successful designers are innovative and surround themselves with an experienced, fresh thinking support system.
We want you to be free to focus your energy toward developing your designs while we create an event atmosphere for success that will help you realize your wildest dreams.
Come, Blog with us! Pick our brains; we’ll freely
- share professional techniques and ‘know how’ so you can make the most out of your event
- keep you informed of events geared specifically for emerging designers and you don’t have to spend time researching – let’s us do it for you
- guide you through event land mines
- share what works and what doesn’t
- provide you with a tool box of useful ‘tips’ – ideas you can actually use
- and so much more…
Join us, register and participate. We welcome your comments … We encourage your ideas … We promise to write back.
Take a look at our up to the minute events calendar so you don’t miss current connections, trade shows, fashion shows or meet & greets in the global event world specifically for emerging designers.
Until next time,
Linda and Shari
blogging@special-affairs.com
Special Affairs, LLC
