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Santa Cruz Designer Jill Alexander Dresses Singer Carnie Wilson for Red Carpet at the UCLA Visionary Awards

Jill Alexander dresses singer for event to honor those that support neurological disorders

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Jill Alexander Designs (JAD), creator of high quality women's clothing, announced today that the designer dressed singer/songwriter and television host Carnie Wilson, for UCLA's 2014 Visionary Ball at the Beverley Wilshire hotel last night. The event honored individuals, including Kelsey Grammer, whose efforts have supported patients with neurological disorders.  Wilson walked the red carpet and also performed with Wilson Phillips in one of Jill Alexander's black sequined custom designs.

Carnie Wilson wearing a custom design from Santa Cruz, California-based designer, Jill Alexander (Jill Alexander Designs) at the UCLA Visionary Ball in Los Angeles on October 30th, 2014. Photo credit to Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images.

"I was thrilled to wear a stunning dress designed by Jill Alexander for the UCLA Visionary Awards last night," said Carnie Wilson.  "My dress was custom made for me with both matte and shiny sequins in an amazing pattern! The dress fit me like a glove and I felt like a million bucks on that red carpet! Thank you Jill!!!"

"I am thrilled to be working with Carnie Wilson and have the chance to get to know her personally," said Jill Alexander, head designer and CEO of Jill Alexander Designs.

"I have always admired all that Carnie has achieved in her career, and what she has done as a role model to empower women and positive self image for all of us.  She is an inspiration and I admire her greatly."

The Visionary Ball raises critical funds and awareness in support of patients who face the most complex neurological disorders. Millions of Americans battle disorders of the brain and spine each year, and these disorders have become the leading cause of disability and loss of life in the United States.

Since launching her line in 2009, Alexander has continued to design for the widest range of sizes in the industry and specializes in dressing any figure.  Jill Alexander Designs has continued to gain notoriety in the fashion industry, and celebrities such as actress Melissa McCarthy, actress Kim Coles, comedian Loni Love, Olympian Sarah Robles and actress Kirstie Allie all own some of JAD's designs.

About Jill Alexander Designs

Jill Alexander Designs (JAD) specializes in creating beautiful clothing for women. Founded in 2009, the company has established a reputation for creating high quality garments with versatility and attention to detail.  Ms. Alexander brings a wealth of expertise in fabric manufacturing and tailoring to her designs, creating clothing that is comfortable, flattering and easy to care for.  Jill Alexander is one of the only women's fashion designers, worldwide, to offer her entire collection in sizes 2 – 24.

For more information about Jill Alexander Designs, please visit: www.jillalexanderdesigns.com

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