"HAUTE" Gets a Makeover:

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The Fashion Movement: HAUTE Gets a Makeover 

 

Quietly and without much fanfare and hoopla HAUTE the accessory show, the platform exclusively for accessory designers has been re-branded to become HAUTE Accessories Week. The event which has experiences tremendous growth and success since its inception two years ago will again be held at Hunter’s Green Country Club in Tampa Florida. September 6^th is the date slated for the main runway presentation; an accessory designing workshop and a boutique shopping event will be incorporated in the 2013 program.

For the past two seasons HAUTE has grown exponentially to become THE PLATFORM FOR ACCESSORY DESIGNERS who desire to show and market their brands in a retail setting. When the event was conceptualized a few years ago the ultimate goal was to make it a week geared exclusively to the accessory designer and the accessories market, focusing on the retail segment. We strongly believe 2013 is the year to do that.

Following up on the success of past presentations, The Fashion Movement will bring another stronger array of designers to the 2013 edition of HAUTE Accessories Week. Prior to the main runway event a workshop teaching how to make various accessories will be held; this will be open to the public for registration. A boutique shopping event where accessory Designers products are available to shoppers is also planned.

Interested Designers please email haute@thefashionmovement.com

We look forward to seeing you at HAUTE Accessories Week 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information visit:

http://www.thefashionmovement.com/index.html

Haute Accessories Week

http://hautetheaccessoryshow.com/home_pg.html

 

 

 

 



 



 

Curvy Pick of the Day: Monif C.

 

Photo Courtesy of http://monifc.com/ 

 

 

"Fiona" Front Zip Peplum Dress - Navy

"Bridgette" Cape-Back Maxi Dress - Nude

"Alana" Colorblock Illusion Dress

 

 

For more information or to make a purchase visit:

http://monifc.com/ 

 

"Pon Di Replay" Cruise

Photo Courtesy of http://www.tashjohnson.com/

 

All you Curvy Fashion Exchanger's who's ready for some summer time fun?

This sunset cruise is a great way to start the summer, try something different, treat yourself or a loved one, network, or just mingle on the ocean. It offers flat screen televisions on the inside, casino on the first deck, cash bar, instant prints from the photographer, games, competitions, and prizes.

 

Join Tash Johnson & Co. members on a fun evening on the sea!
Non-members are welcome to join for this event.

Tickets are limited and on sale until June 13th. Must be purchased and reserved by then.
Early bird tickets have been EXTENDED TO JUNE 8th based on popular request: $15 (Members Only), $20 (Non-Members)

Regular Ticket price: $25 (Members Only) $30 (Non-members)

Dress Code: Cocktail Casual. Photographer will be on board.
Your Tash Johnson & Co. exclusive package includes: Boarding Pass, Appetizer, Dinner and Dessert on the Cruise, A Complimentary Glass of Wine/Beer/Drink, and $10 match play for casino games on the first floor

Saturday, June 15th @ 6pm-1am (Ship sails promptly at 7pm)

For tickets: http://www.tashjohnson.com/#/cruise-ticket/4576985118

Address: 177 Boardwalk Place West, Madeira Beach, Florida
Located by John Pass (St.Pete area)
Discounted Parking for attendees at John Pass Parking Garage: $5

Membership is free, so don't forget to sign up and pay even less for amazing cruise packages to the Gulf of Mexico.

 

 

For more information visit:

http://www.tashjohnson.com/ call 813-447-8538 or email events@tashjohnson.com 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Author:

Ta'Nashea McLeod, a plus model based out of Tampa Florida, is also a fashion & lifestyle blogger, spokesperson, and president/founder of the Curvy Fashion Exchange. As a professional plus size model experienced in commercial, print, fit, and runway modeling, Ta'Nashea has participated in countless fashion show events and featured in numerous magazines. Ta’Nashea definitely has a passion for helping society view full-figure fashion in a positive light.  

 

 



 



Toya Styles: Styles for your CURVES

Photo courtesy of http://toyastyles.com/

 

  

Curvy Fashion Exchangers meet my long time friend and personal stylist Toya Styles. As a plus size model and business women I attend countless events every year. Having someone that I trust to ensure I always look my very best is key in this industry. Like many of you I consider myself quite the fashionista, however I still enjoy having another perspective and someone to work out the details on photo shoots, or even just to help me plan my looks when my schedule gets busy. Whether you are tall, average, or petite Toya Styles is the go-to professional for curvy girls. So check her out at ChicDivineStyle  or http://toyastyles.com and don't forget to vote for her Lane Bryant | LB Style Off  look posted at the bottom of the page. 

 

 



 Model Ta'Nashea McLeod Styled by Toya Styles

 

 

Stylist and beauty consultant Toya Styles has her own Marketing and Fashion Styling company named ChicDivineStyle. She currently resides in southern Georgia and is centrally located to Atlanta, Savannah, Tampa, Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Orlando. She makes her services accessible to anyone by styling virtually as well as in home.

 

She's also a fashion blogger and Marketing Consultant to small businesses as well as other projects. Styling photo shoots, look books for boutiques and designers, wardrobe auditing, consulting and personal shopping are services that Toya provides and loves. Specializing in the average sized woman (8-24) she is extending her services during Full Figured Fashion Week with her agency Glam Concierge.

She has been in Charleston Magazine and is on the promotion video for Charleston Fashion week 2012. Toya is always looking to expand her brand and help others in the creative industries by collaborating with them.



Currently, Toya has been selected as one of the Lane Bryant Blogger/Stylists for FFFWeek 2013.

 

To vote for Toya go to the link below and vote!

https://www.facebook.com/LaneBryant/app_518902761478076

For mobile users use this link: https://www.wf-site.com/microsite/pages/2d733294fbb92ee0

 

 



https://www.wf-site.com/microsite/pages/2d733294fbb92ee0

 

 

For more information visit her website at:

 

 http://toyastyles.com

 

https://www.facebook.com/ChicDivineStyle

 

 

 

 

About the Author:

 

Ta'Nashea McLeod, a plus model based out of Tampa Florida, is also a fashion & lifestyle blogger, spokesperson, and president/founder of the Curvy Fashion Exchange. As a professional plus size model experienced in commercial, print, fit, and runway modeling, Ta'Nashea has participated in countless fashion show events and featured in numerous magazines. Ta’Nashea definitely has a passion for helping society view full-figure fashion in a positive light.  

Curvy pick of the month: Wrap dress by IGIGI

By: Farrah Estrella

Wrap Dress from IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel

IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel has some of the best figure flattering dresses for plus size women around.

You can take this dress from day to night easily by changing your accessories and shoes.

For more information go to www.IGIGI.com to see more gorgeous dresses.

What do you guys think of this look? let us know. Leave your comments below.

Plus Model Spotlight: Rosie Mercado

By: Farrah Estrella

Plus Model Rosie Mercado

It is hard to label Rosie Mercado as simply as a plus-size Latina model because not only is she a celebrity make-up artist, actress, radio personality, host, community philanthropist, and a single mother of three but she is also today's antithesis to models half her size and a role model for plus-size women all over the globe.

Plus Model Rosie Mercado

Rosie's was born in the heart of Southern California but cultured in Las Vegas. She spent years overcoming weight struggles before getting her big break in 2009 at The Miss Plus America Pageant, winning the runway competition and being crowned "Miss Nevada Plus America". She was also featured on “Taboo: National Geographic” and then being on the reality show Curvy Girls on NuVo Tv 2011.

Plus Model Rosie Mercado

Rosie's modeling profile includes Miss Plus America Covergirl, Miss Plus America Runway Model, Miss Plus America Peoples Choice, the face of Full Figure Fashion Week 2010,Curvy Qt, Oscar Picazo Book, Curvy Girl Clothing and Igigi.

She has been featured in magazines like Miss Mexico International, Plus Model Magazine,SKORCH, Manik, New Beauty and Daily Venus Magazine. 

Plus Model Rosie Mercado

Rosie is also an experienced business woman; she created Bellisima a cosmetic collection built upon a love, art, fashion, and classical Hollywood glamor whose mission is to "help every woman celebrate herself through self-confidence, knowledge, and unique beauty”.

Plus Model Rosie Mercado

For more information visit her website at www.RosieMercado.com

Plus Model Rosie Mercado

Plus Size Celebrity Style: Queen Latifah

By: Farrah Estrella

We are loving Queen Latifah's Caftan from her Queen Collection at HSN. 

The Caftan comes in size XS-3X and it cost $89.00 Dollars. It looks super comfortable and the mix of different animal prints makes it easier to take it from day to night. Wear it with flats for a beach look or add some wedges and a clutch for a night look.


What do you guys think of Queen Latifah's Caftan? Love or Hate?
CFE loves it!!

Feel free to leave your comments.

You can purchase this Caftan at www.hsn.com.