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Everyone’s favorite shopping experience is back November 1st. Yup! Sassy City Chicks is back in Los Angeles. Known as the “ultimate chicks night out,” this one will have a holiday-twist and you’re invited. I even have a FREE ticket code (below) for the first 25 readers to sign up! Read more
Hey Los Angeles ladies! We’re always complaining that there’s not much for us to do around here when it comes to plus size fashion. Well…no more complaining. I have two events that are happening this week to share with you! They sound like fun and a great opportunity to embrace fashion. I hope to see you there! Read more
Ohhhhh Fashion’s Night Out…you were an interesting one. The Beverly Center (right around the corner from my house) was the scene and the FNO events were on everyone’s mind. Of course, I was late…but I made it just in time for the fashion show. The mall was packed and I realized I forgot my camera after I entered the parking structure. All of my pics are courtesy of the trusty old Blackberry. Read more
Are you one of the many who can’t decide if you’re going to head out tonight for Fashion’s Night Out (FNO)? There’s so much going on like the start of NYC Fashion Week, the President’s speech at the DNC, and MTV Video Awards (to name a few). Or maybe you just don’t want to deal with the crowds. If you fit in any of the above categories, I have the solution for your FNO problems! Read more
School is back in session ladies…well that’s what Land’s End wanted us to experience. They sent a few bus loads of us to Land’s End University when I was in New York last week at BlogHer. We had report cards and everything! Ty from Gorgeous in Grey and I hung out on a very hot afternoon checking out some of their latest collections, including plus sizes. Read more
Phew!! I’ve finally uploaded all of my Full Figured Fashion Week photos to the Curves and Chaos Facebook page! View them here. It felt like it took forever, but it was sooooo worth it! I rediscovered my love for photography and can’t wait to start taking a few classes and investing in equipment. Watching these models walk down the runway, I was so inspired to capture every moment. I’ve gathered a few of my favorite runway images below. Read more
Are you a fitness fashionista or looking to become one? Cult of California recently had a launch party for their collection and it was pretty awesome. Held at the infamous Writer’s Room in Hollywood, invited guests were treated to black licorice flavored candy, music by Betty Ninja and the Nunchix, and a runway show.
Jen Wilder, the designer behind Cult of California, has given us fitness apparel you won’t be afraid to wear at yoga, Zumba class, or running errands. The line is definitely fierce with edge. I have a lot of favorites…don’t think I can choose just one. Check out the collection today…oh…and they are now accepting pre-orders!
Full Figured Fashion Week 2012 was jammed pack with activities for bloggers, which I loved! I mean, come on…we’re the voice of fashion in the social media world. But, of course, that’s just my opinion LOL! I know one brand that appreciates that and definitely knows it is Sonsi. If you’re living in a cave and don’t know who they are…they’re an online marketplace destination that offers shopping and socializing for women sizes 12 and above.
Sonsi hosted the “Be-You-tiful” Pop-Up Party for us bloggers and it was so much fun! Not only did we get a look at some of the latest fashions from Sydney’s Closet, S.W.A.K, and Catherines, but we took pictures, won prizes, got mini-manicures, and makeup touch ups! There were a lot of fashionable bloggers there too.
Of course I have pics for you…
*All photos were taken by me and are my personal property. No use of these images without my written consent.
Disclosure: I received a swag bag and goodies at this event. The above is my true and honest opinion.
And the photos keep on coming! Yes, I told you I took over 2,000 photos…I was not kidding. LOL! On day two of Full Figured Fashion Week, we were invited to a breakfast by Just My Size (JMS). We got a look at their summer collection and a sneak peek into their fall/winter line. I’m loving their undies!
We chatted and ate yummy food. It was also a great way to meet the JMS team whom I’ve been working with. They’re so great and dedicated to dressing the plus size woman.
Are you a JMS fan?
Disclosure: I received a swag bag at this event. The above is my true and honest opinion.
Who doesn’t love shopping? Really? The Full Figured Fashion Week “Curves In The City” shopping event was pretty much what I needed at this point. I snatched up a beautiful Queen Grace dress for $34! In my world, that’s pretty exciting!
Vendors sold clothes, jewelry, beauty products, and accessories. I even got a bra fitting by Cacique, which you should get every 6 months by-the-way. And don’t get me started on the cake pops I devoured courtesy of MYNT 1792-they definitely have my attention right now.
Of course, I was snapping away…here are more pics!
*All photos were taken by me and are my personal property. No use of these images without my written consent.
Disclosure: I was an official member of the 2012 Full Figured Fashion Week’s Fashion Front. I received a gift bag and complimentary access in to all events.
As we waited in line to board Full Figured Fashion Week’s “Curves at Sea” All White Sunset Cruise, all I could think of was how beautiful everyone looked. Of course, I was also looking to see how many of these beautiful ladies were wearing the same thing, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that there were only one or two repeats. Yay! I know it was hard to find what I was going to wear. LOL!
The cruise was so much fun with the Sonsi Photo Booth (that I missed), the swag bags, and the FFFWeek Big and Tall Male Fashion Showcase. The ladies were definitely loving the men! There were giveaways, dancing, and a beautiful view as we cruised around the island of Manhattan.
I snapped a few photos below…I’d love to know what you think! Were you there? Will we see you next year?
*All photos were taken by me and are my personal property. No use of these images without my written consent.
Disclosure: I was an official member of the 2012 Full Figured Fashion Week’s Fashion Front. I received a gift bag and complimentary access in to all events.
PHEW!!! I’m back from Full Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek) in New York and I’m exhausted! LOL! But, it’s a good kind of exhausted. Let me just start off my saying, that if you haven’t made it out to any of the FFFWeek events, then I highly recommend you trying to attend next year. It was such an amazing experience!! To see fashion for us on a runway in New York City never gets old!
I was a member of The Fashion Front, a selected group of bloggers to cover all of the FFFWeek events. We were given early access and behind the scenes look into all of the plus size happenings. I did take over 2,000 photos while I was there. I will try to post them daily…I ask for mega-patience! LOL!
On the first day, I attended a special press event at 320 Studios (the terrace was amazing). It was a packed house! Most of the designers that were showcasing were in attendance and the press had a chance to meet them and get a sneak peek into their collections. It felt like a reunion as I ran into so many friends, but also met a lot of great people along the way. Take a peek at a few of my photos below!
*All photos were taken by me and are my personal property. No use of these images without my written consent.
Disclosure: I was an official member of the 2012 Full Figured Fashion Week’s Fashion Front. I received a gift bag and complimentary access in to all events.
Hello my loves! The countdown to Full Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek) is almost complete. Tomorrow I will be in New York City! It feels so awesome to say that. I will be surrounded by fashionistas in one of my favorite cities. I’m looking forward to so much while I’m there, I don’t even know where to start.
If you couldn’t make it this year (which sucks by the way), then you can follow me on Twitter via @CurvesandChaos where I’ll be tweeting the entire week. I’m part of the official Fashion Front, so I’m going to be everywhere!! You can also keep up with us by following the #SonsiFFFWeek hash tag on Twitter as well.
I am going to try and post while I’m there, but I know I’m going to be super busy! I’ll try my best. If you’re going, I hope to see you there! And if you’re wondering about tickets, I just read it’s all sold out.
New York City…here I come! xoxo
I seriously CAN NOT believe that Full Figured Fashion Week is only 18 days away!! Did I mention that I am completely not ready? Yes, I’m part of The Fashion Front and I’m unprepared. Wow…it just hit me!
If you’re realizing what I’m realizing then you’re probably panicking like I am.
Do you have your tickets to some of the hottest events??? Go here…
Did you see who will be rocking the runway??? Go here…
Have you booked your hotel??? Go here…
Just take a deep breath Monique…we can do this! NYC here I come!
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