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.

Bella Contessa Jewelry

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

Photos courtesy of Bella Contessa Jewelry

 

Bella Contessa Jewelry represents Cherkita Williams love for jewelry, fashion, vintage living and the occasional pretty plate! Cherkita Williams is the designer and creative genius behind Bella Contessa’s handmade designs.

To read more follow the link below!

http://www.examiner.com/article/bella-contessa-jewelry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information or to make purchase visit: https://www.facebook.com/BellaContessaJewelry

Tadashi Shoji Plus Size Collection

By TaNashea McLeod

Photos courtesy of http://shop.tadashishoji.com/

Tadashi Shoji is the founder and chief designer of the Tadashi Shoji collection. Tadashi Shoji was born and raised in Sendai, Japan, where he fostered his artistic creativity by painting and drawing. As a young man he relocated to Tokyo, to study fine art. Eventually Tadashi Shoji moved to the United States to attend university in Los Angeles, where he discovered his passion for fashion design.

To read more follow the link below!

http://www.examiner.com/article/tadashi-shoji-plus-size-collection

Grand opening celebration of Tadashi's new boutique in Shanghai

Video Credit: TadashiShoji



MYNT 1792 coming soon to Nordstrom

By: Farrah Estrella

MYNT 1792 at Nordstrom

Curvy Fashion Exchange is happy to announce that curvy girls in the U.S will be able to purchase Plus Size brand MYNT 1792 soon at a Nordstrom store near you.

We first saw MYNT 1792 at Full Figured Fashion Week 2012 in New York and we couldn't be more excited for them. Their collection is very urban and chic. Take a look at some the pictures from their FFF Week 2012 collection and tell us what you think. Are you guys excited to buy MYNT 1792 clothes?

MYNT 1792 Photo Credit Farrah Estrella

MYNT 1792 Photo credit Farrah Estrella

MYNT 1792 photo credit Farrah Estrella

Backstage Pass: Embrace Fashion Show

By: Farrah Estrella

Photo credit Farrah Estrella

One of the most exciting things about being part of a fashion show and any fashion event for that matter is what happens backstage. Curvy Fashion Exchange had the privilege to be backstage at Fashion Designer’s Audrey Pat McGhee “Embrace Curvy and Plus Size Fashion Show”.

We love to be able to share some of those backstage moments with our readers because you guys don’t get to see the behind the scenes action when you go to a show.We hope that you enjoy some of the backstage pictures from that event before all the makeup, the beautiful clothes, the hair and all the glitz and glamour.

Tell us what you think. Do you enjoy seeing the backstage pictures? We love to hear from you the readers. Feel free to leave your comments.

Photo Credit Farrah Estrella

Photo credit Farrah Estrella

Accessoreez by Leslie Belcher-Huston

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

Leslie Belcher-Huston is the lead designer of Accessoreez, a handcrafted line of contemporary art glass borosilicate jewelry. Her creative energies coalesce in the production of distinctive designs as elegant tropical hues synergistically merge with a high desert color palette of hot fired glass, fresh water pearls, turquoise, coral, hammered copper & silver, and other select materials.

To read the entire article click: http://www.examiner.com/article/accessoreez-by-leslie-belcher-huston-returns-to-haute-the-accessory-show

Curvy Fashion Exchange Giveaway: I Heart CFE Logo Tee

Curvy Fashion Exchange is pleased to announce our 1^st giveaway.

Whether you are a size 2 or 22 tell us what you love about your curves in the comments section below of this post and on the Curvy Fashion Exchange facebook page, lastly don’t forget to register as a CFE Blog Follower to be entered to win!

The randomly selected winners will be announced August 31^st 2012

Enter to Win Now!!

https://www.facebook.com/CurvyFashionExchange

http://curvyfashionexchange.blogspot.com/

If you already own a Curvy Fashion Exchange T-shirt send us a picture showing us how you rock your CFE Tee!!! Curvyfashionexchange@gmail.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.

Color is the New Black

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

 I'm loving this playful and colorful layered necklace and earring set by Farrah Estrella Jewelry.

Command attention in this light blue easy-to-wear plus size faux wrap, short sleeve ring dress by Avenue.

I recently revamped my closet with a few colorful additions. In the past if you were to take a tour of my closet, you would have been met by a sea of black. So needless to say this color overhaul was badly needed.

I’ve always considered myself a fashionista despite my failure to abide by a few of the age old fashion rules. You know the ones don’t mix patterns, never wear white after Labor Day, and don't even think about combining your metals. Well it’s a new day in fashion and those rules are old news.  

The one rule I’ve heard most over the years is "wear black because it’s slimming." I will admit as I got older and curvier I fell victim to this way of thinking. I’ve now come to the knowledge that it’s not necessarily the color of the garment, but more importantly the fit that determines how flattering it looks. Thanks to Avenue Fashion for Women Sizes 14 & Up I got the color fix I needed. Color is the new black!!!!

Create your own love story with this sleeveless, romantic ruffles, and ultra-feminine fuchsia dress by Avenue.

Add white hot style to your wardrobe with this one button plus size blazer by Avenue and nude heels by Steve Madden.

Get a cool, edgy look with this hot pink, princess seamed, mixed zip and button hardware blend cropped chino jacket by Avenue.

Don't for get to break the rules with an unexpected splash of color. I was comfortable and chic in these mustard colored open toe flats also by Avenue. 

My side pocket front tie dress, belt, sunglasses, and clutch are all part of my many thrift store finds!

Shop these looks and countless more at: http://www.avenue.com/

How do you feel about wearing color? Please share your thoughts, with us!

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.  

Style369.com’s London Style

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

All eyes are on London with the 2012 Olympics starting in a few days and there has been a lot of talk surrounding fashion. Everything from what the athletes will be wearing to London’s very own street style.  

Style369.com has taken away the guess work and made it easy for you to get the inimitable, enviable look of a London fashionista.

Style369.com celebrates all that is fabulous with “London Style” a feature on their products that represent London’s open-minded, cutting edge approach to curvy fashion.


To read more follow link below!
http://www.examiner.com/article/style369-com-s-london-style?cid=db_articles

Photos Courtesy of http://www.style369.com/

Take 5! (Bras that is)

by Liz Black

Personally, thanks to being *ahem* well-endowed, I am always thinking about bras. Before I was properly measured I was wearing a 38/40DDD… well, turns out I’m actually a 38GG/H! While finding the proper bra size was an enormous step in the right direction (clothes look & fit better, my posture is better, shoulder/back/sides/neck don’t hurt as much) I knew that I was going to have to drop some cash on building a better bra wardrobe. Worried that I was going to go bankrupt buying bras I tried to hammer it down to the exact 5 bra styles I thought would benefit me most and be the most versatile.

First up, a smoothing t-shirt bra. Completely versatile, a t-shirt bra can be worn under tissue-thin cotton t-shirts (without worry of show-through), as well as under tank tops, sweaters, button-downs, etc. The smooth, molded cups guarantee that you won’t have any extra lumps and bumps under your shirts, giving you a streamlined silhouette. I would encourage you to purchase one in a “nude” shade so it is virtually invisible under white tops. While “nude” is subjective, try to find one that’s as close as possible to your skin tone. But believe me, a white bra under a white top will show!

Next, you’ve got to get your hands on a supportive strapless bra. Nothing ruins an outfit more than chunky bra straps sticking out of a strapless top or dress! A strapless bra is exactly what you need for summer’s skimpiest styles; whether you’re wearing a spaghetti-strapped tank top, an edgy asymmetrical one-shouldered top, or a completely strap-free top, you’re going to need a perfect strapless bra!

While summer is the perfect time to get in shape, you shouldn’t even think of stepping into a gym without wearing a sports bra! Breasts can bounce up to 5.5 inches (in all directions) when you’re working out, which will increase the chance of sagging, pain and overall discomfort. But when you’ve got the right sports bra on, bust bouncing is a thing of the past!

Now, these last two put the fun in functional. If you’ve got a little extra money in your bra budget, pick up a sexy little number & a t-back bra. It’s important to have a sexy bra in your lingerie drawer, whether you want to wear it on date night, girl’s night out, or as a boost of confidence to have on under your clothes. Knowing that you have on a racy lace or wild animal print bra will bring out your inner sex kitten!

A t-back bra is a fantastic new style that sometimes gets looked over. If you’re wearing a tank top, racerback top, or any type of sporty style, the t-back (also sometimes known as a racerback) bra is your new best friend. If you prefer the support of straps & don’t want to go strapless (although if you’re wearing the right size bra all the support should be coming from the band, not the straps), then a t-back bra is right for you!

If you don’t know where to begin, I always start (and end) my lingerie search with Bare Necessities & Bare Plus (their plus-size website). Being that I can fit into products on both sites I’m always looking through both to find the exact style I want! Take my bra advice & bra shopping will be a breeze! (Just make sure you go get properly measured first!)

About the Author:

Photos courtesy of  http://www.barenecessities.com/

Liz Black is the fashion copywriter and editor for BareNecessities.com and Bareplus.com. Bare Necessities has one of the largest selections of intimate apparel online carrying over 180 well-known brands of bras, panties, shapewear, hosiery, swimwear, men’s underwear and more.

Chat with them at:
www.facebook.com/barenecessities  
www.facebook.com/BarePlus
http://gplus.to/barenecessities
@BareNecessities
@BarePlus 

Evie Foster: Kiss my Curves

The Australian born Designer premiered her plus-sized clothing line at this years Full Figured Fashion Week in New York City. Evie's collection was seductive yet comfortable, there was an effortlessly elegant quality to her designs that the media and attendees responded to.


To read more follow link below!
Evie Foster: Kiss my Curves