Napoli Design Salon

Fire and Ice", Napoli Design Salon/Human Art demonstrated that they were just getting started. On Sunday
August 31st the team descended on the VooDoo Lounge at Harrah's Casino to
present "Fire and Ice" a body paint fashion show. The VooDoo Lounge Stage was
transformed into a lighted-staircase runway descending from above the bar down
to the floor. Flanking the sides of the runway were scarves where local
aerialists performed suspended an additional twenty-five feet above the stage.
More than a runway show, the models were in character and put on a great show.

The night began with limber gymnast Roxy as "Ice". Painted blue accented with
mirror shards, her graceful entrance truly froze the audience. At the top of
the stairs, appeared Chelsea Dawn as "Gargoyle". Painted head to toe in deep
red complete with wings and horns, she commanded the stage. Only when she
reaches the bottom can you see that the design on her torso is made of eyes.
"Arctic Butterfly" shone as she floated down the runway. Painted in blue and
silver luster with intricate patterns of blue and silver mirrored mosaics, her
iridescent wings fluttered. Articia Ice Princess was painted into her blue
and silver strapless, asymmetrical dress with glitter "beading" at the bodice.
Several layers of lightweight fabrics attatched at the back kept the flow and
feel of the asymmetric lines of the dress. Anastacia Ice Princess appeared
next painted in an off the shoulder light blue with mirrored mosaic edges. A
dramatic bustle and flowing sleeve completed her regal look. The Fire
Princesses drew inspiration from Moulin Rouge. Amanda was "wearing" an orange
and red wrap around dress finished with ruffled accents. April appeared in a
dramatic off the shoulder thigh-skimming red painted frock. Gold sparkle on
the bust and orange and red silk flame fringe brought heat to an already hot
look. Dancer Alana as "Fire" was the final model to appear. She was painted
in fluorescent flames. The glow in the dark flames danced the way fire should
as she made her way down the runway. The models remained out for several
tracks spun by DJ Chili-C who provided music for the night.
The event was a huge success receiving rave reviews and accolades all night.
Jessica Dana of Human Art and John Napoli and Dason Van Oppen of Napoli Design
Salon were resposible for the nights imaginative creations. Stay tuned for
more from this group as they continue to join forces to take this art form a
new level. Photographers were on hand from Alive Magazine, Riverfront Times,
and various freelance agencies. Photos from the event are available at the
following web addresses:
www.NapoliDesignSalon.com
www.riverfronttimes.com/slideshow/view/136607
www.L2photography.net