"HAUTE" Gets a Makeover:

Photos Courtesy of SpiritWolf Photographe

 



 

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.  

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

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.