Owner Robin Fleming of LaCasaHermosa.com will be the keynote speaker as we bid farewell to MAOT 2008 Caitlin Brunell

Orlando, FL - The Miss America's Outstanding Teen organization announced today that La Casa Hermosa, a premiere boutique near Palm Beach, Florida will sponsor the Winner's Luncheon and store owner, Robin Fleming, will honor Caitlin Brunell and her accomplishments as Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008 as the selected Keynote Speaker. The luncheon will take place August 15, 2008 from 12-2pm at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida during the MAOT competition week.

As a full-service pageant shop, La Casa Hermosa specializes in both preliminary and national pageant wardrobes, from swimwear and interview suits to evening gowns and appearance attire, including shoes and jewelry accessories. The site of Pageantry Magazine's Spring Fashion Showcase for 2007, La Casa Hermosa's clothing has been featured in numerous national fashion editorials and on local, state and national winners.

La Casa Hermosa has been a supporter of Brunell's charity, Caitlin's Closet, throughout her year of service as Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008 by orchestrating several collection drives for the organization. Caitlin's Closet was started by Brunell in 2006 so that young women could have the opportunity to outfit themselves in donated formal wear for their proms, homecoming dances, academic awards or sports banquets.

"When we give to others in need, we reaffirm our own humanity. Nothing is more important to a high school girl than she look and feel good about herself, especially at her prom event. Caitlin's Closet meets the needs of high school girls nationwide, especially now, given our economy," said Fleming owner.

Contestants, parents, supporters and guests will also have the opportunity to hear Fleming as she addresses the crowd as the keynote speaker for the event. Fleming will honor Caitlin for her dedication to her cause and will challenge each girl to take up the challenge of daring to put their dreams, ambitions, hopes and desires on paper, and truly make a difference during their year of service as a state titleholder. Each girl will receive a designer Swarovski pen to record those dreams.

"I applaud Caitlin for using her year as MAOT to make a difference in the lives of thousands of girls her own age through Caitlin's Closet," Fleming said. "Caitlin's time spent as MAOT has inspired girls within the organization to work harder and reach higher, and inspired girls outside the organization to participate! She will be long remembered as a titleholder who really made a difference!"

"Robin Fleming is a savvy business woman and leader in the industry who understands that hard work and determination are the winning combination for a successful future. She's an inspiration to me and I know she will greatly motivate the girls in this competition" said Kim Parrish, President, Miss America's Outstanding Teen.

Tickets for the Winner's Luncheon are available at the MAOT Information Booth at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Purchases must be made in advance, no tickets will be available at the door.


For information about MAOT, please visit www.maoteen.org.

Additional information about La Casa Hermosa is available at www.lacasahermosa.com. Click here to view their ad.