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Photographer Amanda Sorensen interacts with Reita Grace, daughter of Krista Starr, during a Matilda Jane trunk show featuring little girl's fashions, at Eclectic Echo on Main Street Duncan. Toni Hopper/The Duncan Banner
Krista Starr selects outfits for her daughter, Reita Grace, 20 months, at a special trunk show featuring Matilda Jane clothing. Toni Hopper/The Duncan Banner
Local photographer Amanda Sorensen teamed up with Debbie Sledge at Eclectic Echo on Main Street Duncan, for a Matilda Jane trunk show and photo session for little girls on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013. MJ consultant/dealer Lisa Doan of Norman came down with a line of MJ clothing, after contacting Sorensen. Toni Hopper/The Duncan Banner
Amanda Sorensen pauses for a moment during a photo session at Eclectic Echo Friday, as her model, Reita Grace, 20 months, daughter of Krista Starr, goes toward mom (off camera) to change outfits. The session was part of a trunk show EE shop owner Debbie Sledge coordinated with Lisa Doan of Norman, who is a Matilda Jane consultant. MJ clothing is geared toward little girls. Sorensen is a local mom of four and enjoys photographing little children when she has a few spare moments. Starr made the headband worn by her daughter and has a booth in Ooh La La in Marlow. She produces a variety of items, including painted furniture under the name Vintage Flair of Marlow. Toni Hopper/The Duncan Banner

February 24, 2013

Following their passion

Toni Hopper The Duncan Banner The Duncan Banner Sun Feb 24, 2013, 10:17 PM CST

DUNCAN — Debbie Sledge, owner of Eclectic Echo on Main Street Duncan, hosted a trunk show featuring Matilda Jane clothing, brought by dealer Lisa Doan of Norman, on Friday.

Local photographer Amanda Sorensen designed a special set for the event, and photographed the toddlers and young girls in MJ outfits. Sorensen is a local mom of four and enjoys photographing little children when she has a few spare moments.

One of the little models, Reita Grace, 20 months, is the daughter of Krista Starr, who creates vintage style headbands for little girls among other unique items.

Sledge, Sorensen and Starr are all women who have found success in following their passion so they can enjoy family time and have a business.

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