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.  

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

Slices of Style: Toni Hardman

by Toya Styles

There are plenty of people behind the scenes at photo shoots that are never seen, Toni Hardman, Master Make-up Artist out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of those magic makers. Starting with crayons when she was young Toni says “color is a passion for me” and the love of it led her into make-up.

  

  

This Philly native was just featured in Essence magazine showcasing her exceptional talent. I asked her how it went and she said that she was genuinely surprised and excited that they contacted her. Looking at the behind the scene pictures you can see the transformation of the model under Toni’s skill. A connection brought her to Essences’ attention. She is amazed at how that happened and stresses the importance of connections in the services industry.

When asked about herself, she is very humble and down to earth stating that she “rarely gets an opportunity to talk about herself” she is usually a sounding board for her clients, but soon she will be the center of attention. Toni has been picked up to teach models make-up classes at Tru Model Agency in Philadelphia, Pa.

We joke about what makes a good Philly cheesesteak sub, which is the Ambrose bread, and pet peeves we have, it was like talking with a friend that you haven’t seen in a long time.

Getting back on track we talk skin; Toni is also a skincare expert. “One of the things that woman don’t take into consideration is healthy skin” she states, “When you have a beautiful foundation make-up accentuates it”. Some make-up artists are not concerned with the health of the skin that they work on, but that is not the case with Toni. She affirms, “Women underestimate the importance of exfoliation”.
Some tips she had for healthier skin were to take fish oil or cocoa oil supplements, wash your face twice a day and exfoliate twice a month. It will take time to see the results of good skincare but stick with it and you will see the benefits. To reach Toni for appointments email her at tigertonimac@yahoo.com. Be on the lookout for what Ms. Toni will do next I guarantee greatness!

Photo Credits: Toni Hardman

For more information on visit:

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1019056

https://www.facebook.com/ahardmanmua#!/

http://twitter.com/#!/makeupartist1

Be.Epic.

Toya Styles

CURVY PICK OF THE DAY…. RING ACCENT SURPLICE DRESS BY LANE BRYANT

This dress has a metal ring accent and flattering faux wrap shape, the surplice front neck-line makes the most of your curves! It has a pull-on style with an elastic waist and cap sleeves. Perfect for office, evening or weekend, simply add accessories and you've got a winning style that turns heads.



Photo Credit: http://sonsi.lanebryant.com/