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Model Call for RVA Fashion Week, Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Short Pump Mall

Mar2

Hey Richmond, it’s about that time of year again. RVA Fashion Week is scheduled for April 15-21, 2012. It will be a week filled with fashion shows, designer showcases and more. I attended the finale show last year and was very pleased with what Richmond had to offer in the fashion field. So I’m super excited to see what’s planned for this years events.

Tomorrow, Saturday, March 3, 2012, there will be a model call for both male and females, all ages, & “all” shapes and sizes.

It will be held at Short Pump Mall in Glen Allen, Virginia from 12pm-4pm. Good luck to all who try out. Details below:

www.rvafashionweek.com

“New Jersey Full Figured Fashion Week” in Atlantic City, NJ, Friday, March 30th-Sunday, April 1st, 2012

Feb13

New Jersey’s Full-Figured Fashion Week to Take Place in Atlantic City, New Jersey, March 30th to April 1st 2012

 

Brought to you by Nfinite Form, New Jersey Full Figured Fashion Week is a buzz-worthy, “Girls Getaway” weekend of celebrity performances, plus size runway shows, daily shopping, panel discussions and notable guests.

 

This spring, fabulous full-figured women from all across the Tri-state area will come together in Atlantic City, New Jersey to experience an exclusive look into the world of fashion for every size. By creating a platform to raise mainstream fashion’s awareness of the plus-size industry, NJFFFW ® created by Nfinite Form, will empower women of all ranges to feel glamorous and confident with designers and brands that appeal to their curves.

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This buzz-worthy weekend of performances, runway shows, activities, shopping and notable guests is a must-attend event for every true lover of fashion. Shining the spotlight on never-before-seen plus-size style and taking mainstream women’s fashion to revolutionary new heights, NJFFFW ® will take over Atlantic City March 30th- April 1st, 2012. Among the ever-expanding roster of guests – two-time Grammy-nominated R&B legend Eric Benet and Grammy-nominated Melanie Fiona are slated to perform. Top TV Style Correspondent and author of The Bra Book, Jené Luciani and Heather Feather, Star of TLC’s Big Sexy, are amongst the fashion panelists. Star of Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” Lamman Rucker is also slated to appear, along with famed fitness instructor, dancer and actor Darrin Henson from “Stomp the Yard and Soulfood.” The overall weekend will be hosted by MTV Reality star Chelsea Settles. Additionally, Toccara Jones from America’s Next Top Model will be a panelist – many more yet to be announced!

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This highly anticipated three-day event will debut to an audience of thousands of women of all shapes and sizes. Much like fan favorites Lucky Shops and Shecky’s Girls’ Night Out, shoppers will have the opportunity to shop, party and mingle together all day, while taking place in Bally’s Hotel and Casino. Featuring celebrity DJs and Grammy-nominated performers (not to mention the latest trends on the market in Spring/Summer fashions, the hottest designers and vendors, and two runway shows happening live) women will get a chance to enjoy their custom-tailored favorite brands and looks.

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NJFFFW ® kicks off with an opening cocktail reception and runway show at 8pm, followed by an after party hosted by Tami Roman of Basketball Wives at One Atlantic. The following Saturday, March 31st, the shopping events begin with panel discussions, runway shows in both prom and wedding, drinks and appetizers continued by a night of dancing and performances at The Harlem Club at The Showboat Hotel hosted by Kiss FM’s Lenny Green. The final Sunday begins with a Zumba class hosted by celebrity choreographer, Darrin Henson, bruch, and then a state wide model search with Top Model’s Toccarra Jones and farewell SWAG bags.

www.njfffw.com

New York Fashion Week, Fall 2012: “Tadashi Shoji”

Feb10

Yesterday started New York Fashion Week for the Fall 2012 season. Everybody who is somebody is in New York for the next 7 days previewing all the designer collections that will be available later this year. One of the first shows yesterday was that of designer Tadashi Shoji. Tadashi’s clothing has become a favorite at red carpet affairs, especially awards shows. I really admire Tadashi Shoji because of his consideration for the curvy woman. Many full-figure starlets are seen in his gowns. Most recently SAG winner Octavia Spencer from “The Help”. I personally own a Tadashi Shoji gown that I have been waiting to bring out but I just haven’t had the occasion yet. Believe you me, it’s “Oscar” worthy too. But as far as his Fall 2012 collection goes, here are a few that stood out to me from his runway show yesterday:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video From The Show:

The Spring 2012 Paris Haute Couture Fashion Shows

Jan26

This week were the Spring 2012 Haute Couture Shows in Paris. Top designers from Donatella Versace, Givenchy, Chanel and Armani Prive showed their collections. This was actually Versace’s first couture show since 2004. Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2012 Haute-Couture Show was inspired by the style of the late Amy Winehouse. Haute Couture are designs that you would most likely see on A-list celebs at red carpet events or on stage during concert performances. The designs are 9 times outta 10 not everyday wearable. Designer Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel staged his show to look like the inside of an airplane while designer Elie Saab had his show based off of a fairy-tale. Take a look for yourself:. 

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Here are a few video links below from the shows:

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London Fashion Week: “Sass & Bide”, Spring 2012

Sep18

 

London Fashion Week started on Friday and I have to say that designer label, Sass & Bide, has wowed me again with their new Spring 2012 collection. If you noticed I didn’t blog on any of the New York Fashion Week shows last week because none of the collections really caught my attention. (Or maybe I was just too busy to really give my full attention to every detail). But now that London Fashion Week has started, I see pops of color and style that is very eye catching. Sass & Bide creators, Sarah-Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton, have incorporated bold hues of blue, yellow and orange and the neck pieces that are a must-have!


 

 

 

“Fashion’s Night Out Plus and Model Call”

Aug4

 

Yes, yes, yes, finally, the curvy girls get a “Fashion’s Night Out” event. As all fashionistas should already know, Fashion’s Night Out is “the” hottest event of the year for retailers and designers. It’s a night filled with shopping, fashion and fun. It’s usually the first or second Friday in September leading up to New York Fashion Week’s tent shows. Although this year it will be held on Thursday, September 8th. The past couple of years, more cities globally have been getting involved in this event.  But up until now there hasn’t been much recognition in the plus-size community on this special night. I for one must say that in addition to having a successful “Full Figured Fashion Week” the past few years, this “Fashion’s Night Out Plus” is groundbreaking. Not to mention that it’s being held right here in my home state of VA, so I can’t complain at all. Please support this venture and I will keep you all posted on further info as it comes my way!!!

MODEL CALL for FASHION NIGHT OUT PLUS

Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 2pm-4pm at BeautyFull Boutique

                                         Looking for models size 14-18 and at least 5’8″ tall. 
                              Please bring heels at least 3″ high and wear your foundation garments. 

                                                             118 N. Fayette Street
                                                             Alexandria, VA 22314
                                           For more information, call 240-463-5466

Looking for all of the gorgeous, curvy women in the Metro DC/VA/Md area. 

Visit www.FNOPlus.com for more information on the event.

Like them at Facebook.com/fashionnightoutplusatBeautyFull

Twitter@FNOPlus

FashionNightOutPlus@yahoo.com

www.fnoplus.com

Pics from “The Full Figured and Fabulous” Competition during FFFWeek

Jun26

While at FFFWeek last week in NYC, I attended the “Full Figured and Fabulous” modeling competition that Friday night. Twenty curvy aspiring models competed in three rounds of categories for the crown. The categories were 1) Creativity with the official “FFF” T-Shirt, 2) A Funky Outfit and 3) A red evening gown. The contestants really came out of the box for this competition. There were dresses made with actual bubbles on them, a lil’ old school flavor and a whole lotta creativity all the way around. But in the end Niemah Haskins was the lucky winner who took home the new Ms. “Full Figured and Fabulous” crown.

The K-Mart “Bloggers Brunch” During Full Figured Fashion Week™

Jun20

On this past Saturday morning, a select number of curvy-bloggers were privy to viewing the new “LYS”, (Love Your Style, Love Your Size), collection from K-Mart. Long gone are the days of frumpy fashion in the plus-size departments. K-Mart has really stepped up to the plate, as many plus-size retailers are doing nowadays. In this new line from LYS there are jumpsuits, trendy skirts, maxi dresses and prints that are all right on trend. One of my favorite dresses from the collection is a navy blue print mid thigh dress and the back is cut-out which looked to me like a “butterfly” design. Too cute. The burnt orange jumpsuit is a knock-out as well. Many curvy shoppers are catching on to the K-Mart style change. A couple of ladies in the room had on the same piece from the line. That was oddly coincidental. No one will believe these stylish ensembles are from K-Mart. The brunch was hosted by celebrity stylist Jorge Ramon and the LYS design team. I for one will be visiting ALL my local K-Mart’s ASAP to find my fave pieces before they’re gone!!!

http://KmartFashion.com

Video: “The Ashley Stewart Fashion Show During Full Figured Fashion Week™”

Jun20

The finale for Full Figured Fashion Week™ was this past Saturday night in NYC and I was so lucky to be in attendance. One of the presenters there was Ashley Stewart. They debuted their new Fall 2011 collection. Very hot I might add too. I was drooling over high-waisted pants, a ruffle leather-type shirt and a black jacket with sheer inserts that I could have jumped on stage for. As always Ashley Stewart’s jewelry and accessories were on point. Here’s the video re-cap:

www.ashleystewart.com

OOTD: Colorblocking with the Anna Scholz Jumpsuit for Simply Be

Jun18

My outfit for the panel discussion yesterday was by Anna Scholz for the UK company Simply Be. It was the stretch jersey jumpsuit in purple. This was another one of my outfits I put together in my head a while ago, even before I received it. (Thanks to Simply Be for getting it to me in the knick of time. They were great at sponsoring me with quite a few items for Full Figured Fashion Week™). I wanted to try the colorblocking trend with this jumpsuit and therefore I added a different colored belt than the one that comes with it. My shoes were a multi-zebra print and I added accessories with colors from the shoe print. My earrings are a pair that I got while in NYC are they are from Earrings Plaza. They’re representing the “feather” trend. The jumpsuit was ultra comfy and made of a great jersey material. I like when I can have a jumpsuit that has gathering at the ankles because that allows you to not have to keep making sure they’re not covering your shoes. Afterall, you want those fierce pumps to show! 

Outfit Breakdown:

Jumpsuit: Anna Scholz for Simply Be   $62 www.simplybe.com

Clutch: Paparazzi for Asos  $30?    http://us.asos.com

Shoes: Iron Fist – Zebracorn Platform   $39 (Courtesy of) www.torrid.com

Belt: Dots  $8 

Jewelry: Earrings Plaza, Ashley Stewart & It’s Fashion