By: Dira Ve with Peekapose Productions
New York Institute of Beauty’s (NYIB’s) 20 Year Anniversary Beauty Gala, a diva inspired, high fashion costume fundraiser for the LGBT community, was in one word “euphoric”. Held at the Heritage Club in Long Island on November 1, 2018, this fashionista was so ecstatic with such elegance and attention to detail, I just had to write about it! As I entered the Heritage Club, I was greeted by Humaira Sheikh, the Beauty Director of NYIB, wearing a gold and black gown that made her gleam, hugs and kisses soon followed, such a warm greeting I thought. I then entered the foyer and saw appealing hors-d’oeuvres. As I indulged with antipasto, imported cheese, shrimp and scallops paired off with a lovely glass of wine, the doors of the ballroom opened (It’s relevant to my readers to know that this fashionista was famished and you will see the emphasis on food as you continue reading). As I entered the ballroom the other guests, dressed in several diva inspired garments, sashayed to their tables. A unicorn wearing a chic black dress was seen along with a gentlemen wearing a horned goat mask, and lets not forget my darling sister, Marly Lotus, Miss Ice Queen with her opulent blue stilettos.
Performances by a diva, @Ohmahlife, a tall beauty, @Axelandrews88’s, electric dance moves, and finally, the lovely @Kaijaadonis, entertained the crowd as we dined with three types of cuisines. Yes, three, Italian, Asian, and American.
