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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Showing Love….

Happy Valentine’s Day all!

I hope everyone is enjoying their VDay (I’m still snowed in…ARGH!!!). I’ve come to learn that VDay is not only for couples but its a day to show love to family, friends and more importantly yourself.  I want to put a different spin on a traditional VDay post and highlight some brands that deserve some  love this holiday!

Curvaceous K

Curvaceous K is one of the few plus size boutiques in NYC that house curvy labels such as IGGI, Chinoo Designs and MYNT 1792.  Unfortunately they need our help so they can continue to stay open to provide quality clothing to curvy fashionistas.  Curvaceous K owner Kelly has started an Indiegogo campaign to generate funds to help keep her store operating.   As plus size women we all know the frustrations we feel because of the lack of brick & mortar stores for us.  We now have an opportunity to help this boutique in their time of need.  This VDay lets show some love to Curvaceous K and support her amazing boutique.

Josephine Swim

Josephine Swim is a new plus size luxury swim line. They aim to offer chic and quality swimwear to curvy girls.  Josephine Swim is not the frumpy, garish suits of old. These bathing suits aim to highlight and show off your curves.  I already have my eye on theZanibar one piece for the Summer! With sizes ranging from 0x-3x you might find one that appeals to you so definitely show them some love!

IGIGI

iggiIt’s no secret I’m a huge fan of IGIGI and their wonderful dresses.  As you already know IGIGI is all about loving your body and using fashion to express this.  Check out their Spring look book here and show them some love this VDay!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!

Weekend Edition: Curvy Closets Fashion Show

Happy Sunday all!

Last night I had the pleasure of attending my first Curvy Closets charity fashion show.  Curvy Closets is the creation of Dominique Revere-Lincoln (CEO of Empress Lingerie) and blogger/plus model Collen Stovall.  Their goal is to “bring the best of plus size fashion to Philadelphia…”  On top of being a great fashion show, the event also raises money for a charity of their choice.  This year over $2000 was raised for Hairless 4 Her Awareness, a non profit organization that is dedicated to promoting breast cancer awareness through community outreach.  It was great to be apart of an event that celebrates our curves and gives back to the community.

The show featured designers BellaNOR Boutique, Sean Anthony Designs,  Empress Lingerie, Kiyonna, KSY+,  Elocin,  Ace Blakley  and the debut of September Plus Model Magazine cover girl &  Curvy Closets hostess Allison McGevna’s new line Twenty Four 20.  I gasped, ooohed and ahhhed and cheered the clothes coming down the runway.  The models were fierce and made me want to buy everything I saw! Here’s a look at  some of the amazing fashions from the night!

As an added bonus, I got to hang out with some of my favorite bloggers at the show. These ladies looked AMAZING and exuded so much positive energy!

If you’re wondering what I wore to the event well that’s a whole different story! I received a complimentary rental from Rent the Runway (they now offer plus sizes…woo hoo!) and when I went to put on the Carmen Marc Valvo dress I picked, it didn’t fit! YIKES! I totally went into panic mode and grabbed the first thing that I saw which was a dress that two years ago was baggy but now is TIGHT! Needless to say, I did not have a good fashion day! LOL

Despite my dress mishap, I had so much fun at the show. If you’re in the Philadelphia area next year, definitely check out Curvy Closets!

Have a wonderful day!