Plus Size Wedding Dresses By Kiyonna

By: Farrah Estrella and TaNashea Mcleod

Photo courtesy of Kiyonna

Curvy Fashionistas if you are looking for the perfect dress for your wedding day check out www.Kiyonna.com. They have a variety of plus size wedding dresses starting from size 10 to 32.

The prices are also very affordable from $250 to $350 dollars.

Because every woman wants to look fabulous on their wedding day!!!..

http://www.kiyonna.com/

Little Black Dresses for Curvy Women

By: Farrah Estrella and TaNashea Mcleod

Photo Courtesy of IGIGI

Every woman's wardrobe should include a Little black dress, and plus size ladies are no exception. Check out Curvy Fashion Exchange Picks for Best Little Black Dresses:

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

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

If you like the looks visit http://www.kiyonna.com/ and http://www.igigi.com/ to shop.

IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel

By: Farrah Estrella and TaNashea Mcleod

Photo Courtesy of IGIGI

IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel is an award-winning American designer brand that celebrates your beauty and curves in plus sizes 12-32.

Photo Courtesy of IGIGI

 Full-figured women can find stylish, good quality,well-fitting clothes for all occasions on their website.

Photos Courtesy of IGIGI

For more information visit their website at http://www.igigi.com/

Models Casting Call for Fashion Designer Nali

By: TaNashea Mcleod and Farrah Estrella

Fashion Designer Nali is getting ready to launch her new collection and is looking for models. Here are the guidelines:

**Models Requirements**

*Confident Females & Males
*Height of 5'8" or taller (Female)
*Height of 6'0" or taller (Male)
... *All ethnicities
*Strong facial features (High Cheek bones)
*Sizes 0-8 (Female)
*Model forms to be completed at open call

If you do not meet the above requirements but have modeling experience and/or a strong runway walk, you are welcome to attend.

Event Location:

Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel in the Crown Ballroom (Downtown Tampa)

111 W Fortune St.
Tampa, Florida 33602

Date: Sunday April, 29th

Time: 1:00pm 

Models should arrive with:

1) Heels and be prepared to walk
2) Portfolio, recent head & full body shot or comp card
3) Wearing clothing that allows us to see the natural shape of your body. Your measurements will be recorded on site.

About Nali:

Inspired by the tropical island of Jamaica, Nali brings exquisite retro style with a vibrant Caribbean feel. The clean lines will conform to the feminine silhouette of the everyday fashionista.

For more information e-mail: naliinternationaldesign@gmail.com or visit her website at http://www.nali-design.com/

CALVIN KLEIN IS DOING IT BIG WITH THEIR PLUS COLLECTION

"Calvin Klein, Inc. is one of the leading fashion design and marketing studios in the world. It designs and markets women's and men's designer collection apparel and a range of other products that are manufactured and marketed through an extensive network of licensing agreements and other arrangements worldwide. Brands/lifestyles include Calvin Klein Collection, ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear. Product lines under the various Calvin Klein brands include apparel, accessories, shoes, sleepwear, hosiery, socks, swimwear, belts, eyewear, watches, jewelry, coats, suits and fragrances, as well as products for the home."

Photos courtesy of Nordstrom

        

For more information or to purchase visit: http://shop.nordstrom.com/

 



Plus Size Blazers from Ralph Lauren

By: Farrah Estrella and TaNashea Mcloud

Ralph Lauren has a collection of Blazers sizes 14 to 22. These Blazers are super chic and can be worn with jeans or with more dressy pants for a more sophisticated look.

Visit http://www.ralphlauren.com/ to purchase or follow the link below

 

 

Photos courtesy of Ralph Lauren

http://www.ralphlauren.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2661305&cp=1760782&ab=ln_women_cs1_woman(sizes14-22)

CURVY PICK OF THE DAY….THE SANTA FE TANK DRESS FROM RACHEL PALLY

THIS SHORT AND FLIRTY TANK DRESS FEATURES AN ASYMMETRICAL FLARE AND CAN BE WORN WITH OR WITHOUT A BELT!

Photo Credit: http://www.rachelpally.com/

St Pete Art & Fashion Week dates announced

By: Farrah Estrella and TaNashea Mcleod

Photo Credit: http://www.stpeteartandfashionweek.com/

Luxe Fashion Group announced the 2nd annual St. Pete Art & Fashion Week 2012 dates.

The show will be held on September 10th-15th, 2012 at One Progress Plaza in St Petersburg, Florida. SPAFW is a series of art & runway fashion shows presented once a year in September.

SPAFW also announced the 2012 benefiting charity, the Children's Dream Fund.

The week-long event features activities for the whole family including free workshops, boutique shows, art shows, and live music along with a fashion & art gala.The gala will feature spring/ summer 2012 designer collections, hair show, exclusive art show and charity presentation.

Designer collections will be available for a private viewing for buyers before being shown on the runway, a complete schedule along with locations will be announced a couple months prior to the event date. Buyers can register online and will receive VIP tickets and front row seating during the gala. Boutique and specialty fashion buyers, fashion representatives, selected VIP's, socialites and corporate sponsors are also sure to enjoy this event.

This is a great event for St. Petersburg, Florida creating job opportunities for stylists, models and others involved in the fashion and art industries throughout the Tampa Bay area.

St. Petersburg visitors will have another fun and unique activity to attend this year.

For more information visit http://www.stpeteartandfashionweek.com/

For press inquiries, photos and additional information contact:

Dona Crowley at (727)580-9328, Email her at SPAFW@yahoo.com or at Dona@stpeteartandfashionweek.com

Wilhelmina Models 30+ Model Search

Wilhelmina Models is searching the nation for women in their 30's, 40's, 50's and beyond!

Photo Credit: http://www.wilhelmina.com/

Wilhelmina’s first of many Open Casting Calls takes place this Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 10:00 until 3:00pm in NYC!

Adam Glassman, the Creative Director of O, The Oprah Magazine, and supermodel Roshumba will be on-site sharing their top style and beauty tips. Plus, get your makeup done by top makeup artists, and have your photo taken by a professional photographer. Your best shot will be entered into the contest for your chance to become a Wilhelmina Model.

 Three ways to enter!

 1. In-person at one of several nationwide open calls

 2. Online by visiting the model search website, http://www.wilhelminamodelsearch.com/ (starting April 10th, 2012)

 3. In the mail (by mailing in your favorite photo)

Prizes include!

10 finalists will be chosen to win a three day all-expense paid trip to New York City to participate in a finals event and fashion show. One Grand Prize winner will be awarded a contract with Wilhelmina Models, a photo shoot feature in O, the Oprah Magazine, a $1,000 gift card to Macy's, and a $1,000 Miraclesuit® swim wardrobe!

$20 entry fee required, must be 30 years of age by May 23rd, 2012.

You can also register and receive a $20 coupon off any Miraclesuit® swim purchase at Macy's.

There are no height or size requirements, They are just looking for women with beauty and confidence that are 30 years of age or older!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

 For more information Visit:

http://www.wilhelminamodelsearch.com/wms.html

http://www.wilhelminamodelsearch.com/contest/enter.html

Wilhelmina Models

300 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010

CURVY PICK OF THE DAY....FROM BAKERS

Send the message that you have impeccable taste with this attention grabbing peep toe pump featuring a floating buckle ankle strap, hidden platform elevation and covered heel vertically lined with bold stud ornamentation. By Wild Pair

Photo Credit: http://www.bakersshoes.com/

CITY CHIC CELEBRATES THEIR LAUNCH ON ONE STOP PLUS

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

City Chic is having a 30% off full price fashion sitewide sale to celebrate the launch of City Chic on ONE STOP PLUS.com online fashion mall for sizes 12W to 44W.

City Chic is the plus size destination for plus size fashion, plus size denim & plus size dresses in sizes 14-24. The plus size clothing store for curvy girls who want to look hot with what they've got!
...

City Chic caters to every aspect of a busy lifestyle, from clubbing on a Saturday night to relaxing with friends, from a formal occasion to a BBQ, They have it covered. With new styles in every day there is always something for you at City Chic.


Photo Credits: http://www.citychiconline.com/



This SALE last four days April 5^th through April 8^th!!



Video Credit: citychicstyle

For more information visit:

http://www.citychiconline.com/index.php/

https://www.facebook.com/citychiconline

Queen Grace Limited Edition Vieta Handbags

By: Farrah Estrella and TaNashea Mcleod

Queen Grace Collection Special Limited Edition Series.
Introducing the popular and ultra stylish handbag line by Vieta Accessories!

Vieta handbags are 100% sustainable, eco friendly, luxe looking, super stylish and the best part? They are a fabulous compliment to our gorgeous QG spring color palettes and we think these luxe bags are priced perfectly just for YOU.

This special, limited edition series will be running through Spring 2012 so get your Queen Grace Vieta bag now - they just may sell out before you blink your pretty little curvy girl eye!

Visit http://www.queengrace.com/ to get yours today.

Fashion Illustrator: Dres Henri

By: Farrah Estrella

Dres Henri is a London based forward thinking, innovative & progressive Fashion Illustrator for up & coming designer labels, websites & magazines. He has been featured on numerous fashion websites and Blogs.

With many years of commercial experience of networking as a Fashion Illustrator (F.I.) under his belt, he is used to working with big portfolios and drawing fashionable illustrations from garments to accessories. 

Here is a Q& A with Dres Henri:

What has been the highlight of your illustration career so far?

Ithas to be recently working with LEVI's for a fashion magazine. I’ve done Menswear illustrations based on the Legendary Jeanswear brand summer casualwear collection.

How long have you been in the Fashion Industry?

I have been in the Fashion Industry for over 12 years now, I started off as a Fashion Designer for about 8 years then decided to work behind the scenes with my first love which is Illustration.

The Fashion Industry is such a broad field, why illustration?

Behind every great recording artist is a great producer. Every fashion collection starts with illustration designs. Besides all of that, my artwork is the main reason why I got into fashion college (London College of Fashion) in the first place.

What inspires your designs?

My artwork is inspired by all the elements of the earth including shapes, colors, music & people. It doesn't take much for me to start a new body clothing collection. For the most part, its mainly me competing with the man in the mirror, challenging myself to the next level.

What is your signature piece?

Despite the fact that I illustrate collections of clothes, I also have a whole new portfolio called “'Fashion Art” which consists of just Accessories. It has no color, just fine-line artwork and you can see it on my Facebook page.

Where can we find these pieces?

You can mostly find my pieces on fashion illustration websites like; Artists & Illustrators, NINETEEN74, Fashion Industry Networking & Facebook.

What is something that you cannot live without?

I cannot live without my pencil, pen & drawing pad.

Briefly walk us through your design process.

The process of my artwork usually starts with a rough sketch of a garment then gets develop into a illustrated collection.

What were you like in High School/University?

 I haven't changed much, I am still fun, vibrant & focused.

Describe your personal style?

I would say my personal style is clean & coordinated.

What would you say sets you apart from most Fashion Illustrators?

I'm defined by my page layouts which allows me to incorporate matching accessories, collaborated with smooth hand-drawn fine lines.

Tell us about the first thing you ever created

As a Fashion Designer, it was a dress for my first university course. As an Illustrator, it was a 1960's costume when I was on work-experience.

Do you have any words of encouragement or advice for future Fashion Illustrators?

Be inspired. Don't lose your focus. Keep updating your artwork on your website & on Fashion Illustration websites. Also interact with Bloggers & Art Directors to promote your artwork.

For more information on Dres Henri visit his website at www.Dresdecour.carbonmade.com or his Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/DresHenri.