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

“Embrace” A Curvy & Plus Size Charity Fashion Show.

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

Tampa Fashion Designer Audrey Pat McGhee of APM Fashion presents “Embrace” A Curvy & Plus Size Charity Fashion Show.

 

Audrey “Pat” McGhee creates custom designs for clients specifically with the client's figure in mind. She designs clothes for women who are sizes 6 to 24, with a focus on the women who were the forgotten sizes (12 - 24).

This charity fashion show will benefit ASAP (Aids Service Association of Pinellas) and The Heart Association.

 

Audrey “Pat” McGhee

Embrace Fashion Show

 

When: August 25^th, 2012

Where: Sunset Ballroom at The Vinoy Club
600 Snell Isle Blvd. NE

St. Petersburg, Florida 33704

Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM; the show starts at 7:00 PM

Tickets: VIP $75.00 Dollars (includes special sitting, gift bag, photo opportunities and exclusive shopping experience before and after the show)

General Admission: $35.00

Early Bird Special (before June 30^th): $25.00

Day of the Event (at the door): $45.00

Standing Room: $15.00

Tickets are available online at: http://www.audreypat.com/ 

For more information call (813) 300-3199

Reah Norman Represents Sorella Swim at FFFWeek

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

Sorella Swim prides itself on using the highest quality fabrics and trims with specific focus on fit and figure flattering details. The ultimate goal at Sorella Swim is to give the sophisticated, curvy women a luxury brand that not only accentuates her body, and helps her feel sexy while chic, but also is a brand she can call her own.

Founder and designer Jessica Petersen of luxury swimwear brand Sorella Swim teamed up with Reah Norman, Stylist and Executive Fashion Editor of PLUS Model Magazine for Full Figured Fashion Week 2012.

Neither of these talented women are newcomers to the fashion industry. Reah Norman was named “Plus Fashion Stylist of the Year” at FFFWeek 2010. While Ms. Petersen has designed for many high profile labels in the past, and is a graduate from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.    

This top-notch collaboration ensured Sorella Swim a lasting impression on and off the runway in the plus size community.

For more information or to make a purchase visit: http://shop.sorellaswim.com/

View the Sorella Swim 2012 Resort Collection showcased at FFFWeek below!

**Photos taken by Farrah Estrella**

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EVANS

by Ta'Nashea McLeod


Evans is a leading fashion retailer for women sized 14-32 with over 300 outlets nationwide, over 60 stores worldwide and can be shopped on-line at http://www.evansusa.com/ & http://www.evans.co.uk/

Evans has special expertise in designing, fitting and styling the latest fashions to flatter the curvy woman. They hold “fit & flatter training sessions” for every sales advisor, and all head office buyers are given a tool kit detailing which styles best suit the different types of curvy body shapes.

Team Evans believes that every woman should feel both confident & beautiful in her curves, and have made it their mission to provide plus size women with clothing that celebrates every shape.



Evans Logo

Evans graced the runway on June 16th 2012 at Sonsi Full Figured Fashion Week with a mixed collection of Evans clothing and the brand new collaboration between influential fashion talents, Clements Ribeiro.

This exclusive collection is not yet available, but look below for a sneak peek of what’s to come from Evans!

**Photos taken by Farrah Estrella**

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EYANI COUTURE

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

"Eyani Couture is high fashion couture clothing for the confident classy and curvy!!"

Eyani Couture showcased their latest collection Saturday, June 16th during the Retailers/Boutiques Runway Showcase and Industry Awards Ceremony at Full Figured Fashion Week 2012 in New York.

Eyani Couture Logo

Eyani Couture accommodates and compliments all types of ladies, from the everyday woman to those of celebrity status, offering glamour and sexy sophistication with trendsetting looks varying from party wear to red carpet gowns.

This brand will evolve into the new “haute couture” line for curvy women worldwide.

For more information or to make a purchase visit: http://www.eyanicouture.com/



Check out their show stopping couture looks below!!

**Photos taken by Farrah Estrella**

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