FRISCOVANIA: The Graphic Designers

Friscovania has two very distinct parts—there’s the kids’ haunted carnival from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and the live music and haunted fashion show from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. which is geared toward adults. When creating the aesthetic, we had to develop a logo, color scheme, and graphics that would work equally well for both portions of the event.

First, we worked with Allison Hyde of Hyde Graphics. Before the Friscovania logo and stadium map, Allison created each of our hand-lettered Wellness Wednesday theme words and accompanying quotes. You can see a lot of her beautiful hand-lettering here. As soon as we got the go-ahead on Friscovania, we contacted Allison to see if she’d be interested in creating the logo and a mock-up of what the stadium would look like with all the different stations.

It took her about 2.5 milliseconds to say yes and hop onboard this amazing cause.

Toni had an idea of what she wanted to incorporate and the general layout of the logo. She wanted it to look like a skyline over the outline of Texas with some instantly recognizable Frisco landmarks. Plus, maybe a few fun and spooky Halloween elements. Allison took that idea and ran with it. We went back and forth, tweaking and revising each draft until we ended up with the final product that you see today!

September 22, 2016September 22, 2016

Behind the Scenes of the Friscovania KISS Photo Shoot!

One of the best things about Friscovania is that it’s a Halloween extravaganza for absolutely everyone. From 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. there will be a haunted carnival with trick-or-treating, face painting, and games for the kiddos. Then, when the sun goes down, things will take a wild turn with live music and a haunted fashion show that you won’t want to miss! Get your photo taken with some local celebrities and wear your most spooktacular costume for a chance to win prizes.

FRISCOVANIA: Frights of the Round Table | Model Behaviors

September 14, 2016October 27, 2016

FRISCOVANIA: The Frights of the Round Table

Last week, we introduced you to Friscovania—a spooktacular Halloween extravaganza, fun-filled for all ages with trick-or-treating, a haunted carnival, games, live music, and a phantasmic fashion show, all to benefit City House of Collin County! To put together an event like this, an all-star group must be assembled, people who are not only passionate about the mission but willing to put in long hours and hard work. With such a limited amount of time and so many details to iron out, this dedicated team had to be comprised of individuals with a diverse range of skills and backgrounds and complete devotion to our collective cause—Kelly!

At our first meeting, the bar was set high. Everyone had to be one hundred percent committed. Once we took a vote to see who was all in, it was time to brainstorm. Kelly not only inspired this event, but we wanted it to be representative of the fashion industry, something in our wheelhouse, and something unique to North Texas.

Once our team was assembled, it was time to come up with a frightening name to get down and do business with. We assembled our group of nineteen, The Frights of the Round Table. And here they are!

September 7, 2016September 8, 2016

Welcome to Friscovania!

It’s official! We’ve got some exciting news to share. Model Behaviors and FC Dallas present one of the most epic events of the year on behalf of City House of Collin County—Friscovania! This Halloween extravaganza will be filled with tons of fun for everyone, in memory of our dear friend Kelly Whaley.

As you many of you know, Kelly was unexpectedly diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in April, and in less than two months after her diagnosis, she passed away, leaving behind her four-year-old son, Gunner. She was a single mother and a well-known hair and makeup artist in the fashion community here in Dallas, but what some of you may not know is that she was also deeply rooted in the rock music scene and had a passion for Halloween and special effects makeup.

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June 8, 2016June 2, 2016

Wellness Wednesday: COURAGE

I strive to live my life in chapters because there’s a sense of growth and momentum toward the future, giving permission to the different periods of my life so that they may have a beginning and an end. Not every chapter is as perfect, or as profound, or as difficult as the chapter before or after, but they transition into each other, and hopefully, like any chapters in a good book, they just keep getting better.

As most of you know because you took this journey with me, in this recent chapter of my life I was there when my friend got the news she had terminal cancer. I was there when she wanted to fight for her life. I was there through her final days. And in the end, I was there to celebrate her life with everyone who loved her—the only way we all knew how—with tons of laughter, tears, music, stories, and some good ole Texas fun.

I’m forever changed by this experience, seeing my friend in ways I’d never seen her before. She couldn’t have been more beautiful. Most people would’ve given up when everyone, including a team of experts, had given up on them. But her dignity, integrity, and grace grew from her courage, and I’m renewed because of it.