All decked out in salon-client garb, Roxi Jones arrived for her Saturday appointment at Paul Mitchell the School located at SOCO and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa. While the hair and beauty school caters to a human clientele, on this particular day the school opened its doors to Roxi and her furry friends in costume as part of its third annual Halloween Pet Fashion Show.
The fun-filled morning began with 15 costumed dogs strutting their stuff on the runway along with pet parents in tow, some dressed in matching outfits. The event encouraged participants to get creative with costumes and join in on the Halloween spirit with prizes for best costume and best pet, best pet-and-owner duo as well as pet swag and raffle prizes. Entry fees were earmarked for assorted charitable organizations.
Top dog was Bella, a Sheshon mix who won first place costumed as a witch. She was there with her pet parent, Farzaneh Rafiei.
Baylie Suarez, admissions leader of Paul Mitchell the School, said it was her first time hosting the event. “People like animals, they like people and it’s great to be able to host that,” Suarez said. “This is one of our favorite fun events.”
