Friday, October 8, 2010

Children Ages 5 - 10 Invited to SouthPark for Model for a Day Contest

Charlotte-area children between the ages of 5 and 10, who are Simon
Kidgits™ Club members, will have the opportunity to "walk the walk"
for the chance to model during a Simon Fashion Now runway show,
presented by Land Rover Charlotte. The show will take place at
SouthPark on Saturday, October 23.

Contestants are invited to SouthPark to walk for a panel of judges,
including local media personality Bridgette Wright, publisher
ofCharlotte Style Magazine and Kimberlye Worth, public relations
director for Barbizon Modeling & Entertainment Center-Carolinas.The
panel will select 30 child models to receive the ultimate Model for a
Day package, including a custom fitting for his/her runway look and
the opportunity to walk in the 12:30 p.m. Simon Fashion Now show on
Saturday, October 23.

Each of the 30 children selected to walk in the Simon Fashion Now
children's show will receive an exclusive Simon Fashion Now Kidgits
gift bag and will have their name announced on SouthPark's Facebook
and Twitter pages!

Representatives from Barbizon will be at SouthPark from 10:00 AM –
9:00 PM on October 9 to meet with shoppers about modeling
opportunities and answer questions about program offerings.

WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Registration and runway contest will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00
p.m., or after the first 100 eligible entries are received

WHERE: SouthPark
Circle Court

MORE INFO: See entry form at check-in for complete rules
and regulations. Those wishing to review the complete rules and
regulations prior to October 9 may do so a Simon Guest Services.

Children wishing to compete must be members of the Simon Kidgits Club.
Those who are interested, but who are not yet members may sign up
online at www.simonkidgitsclub.com or at Guest Services through
October 9. Membership includes a Kidgits Club membership card and T-
shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday
Club (including birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique
programs and offers, discounts, and a quarterly newsletter.

SouthPark celebrates dynamic fall fashion and trends with Simon
Fashion Now™ presented by Land Rover Charlotte. Simon Fashion Now is a
series of energetic fashion shows and interactive entertainment
designed and presented by Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE:SPG), the
country's largest owner, developer and manager of high quality retail
real estate.

The concept is a vibrant mix of accessible, luxurious and affordable
style that affords shoppers the ability to purchase straight from the
runway. Each event offers advice and insight into the latest cosmetic
trends, must-have accessories, and, of course, fashionable flair
available at select Simon properties. This event is open to everyone
and offers dynamic free entertainment.

Visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com. Simon Fashion
Now is also on Facebook – fashionistas looking for the latest style
news, contests, photos and event information for each stop can visit www.facebook.com/SimonFashionNow
.


About Barbizon Modeling & Entertainment Center-Carolinas
Barbizon Modeling & Entertainment Center-Carolinas is a proud
recipient of the Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from IMTA.
Since 1939, Barbizon has trained thousands in modeling, acting and
self- improvement.

All of Barbizon's Programs offer the highest quality of instruction.
Subjects include: Runway Technique, Print Work, Skin Care & Makeup,
Projecting Self Confidence, On Camera Photo Shoot, Personality
Development, Speech & Voice Projection, Interview Skills, Acting
Workshops, Dress to Succeed, Model Posture, Nutrition & Exercise, Hair
& Nail Care, Developing Model Manners and much, much more!!

Barbizon is also proud to announce its annual Scholarship
opportunity. We give you an opportunity of a lifetime to win a free 4-
year College Scholarship up to $100,000 to the school of your choice.
One winner is randomly chosen every 12 months.

About Simon Fashion Now™
The concept of Simon Fashion Now was conceived through grand opening
events at properties like The Galleria in Houston, TX, The Forum Shops
at Caesars in Las Vegas, NV and The Domain in Austin, TX. Through the
success of these events, which became fashion focused in 2003, Simon
decided to take the events national and Simon Fashion Now was
introduced. The contemporary program was designed to make the runway
relevant for the everyday fashionista. Spring 2010 stops included The
Westchester in White Plains, NY; La Plaza Mall in McAllen, TX; The
Fashion Mall at Keystone in Indianapolis, IN; Lenox Square in Atlanta,
GA; The Domain in Austin, TX and The Galleria in Houston, TX.

About Simon Property Group
Simon Property Group, Inc. is an S&P 500 company and the largest real
estate company in the U.S. The Company currently owns or has an
interest in 393 retail real estate properties comprising 263 million
square feet of gross leasable area in North America, Europe and Asia.
Simon Property Group is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana and
employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. The Company's common stock
is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SPG. For further
information, visit the Simon Property Group website at www.simon.com.