November is one of my favorite months. The days turn brisk and cold and it’s the start of the holidays. In a few days, I’ll celebrate my 54th birthday and still say that it’s never too late to overcome one’s fear of trying new things… Like getting my hair cut short… … and wearing 2-piece swimsuits I’m… Continue reading Another Year Older…
Last night I had the pleasure of attending the introduction of Glamour x Lane Bryant. It’s part of a partnership between plus-size retailer, Lane Bryant and fashion magazine, Glamour. Announced in March, the collaboration also includes special issue magazines like the now infamous “Chic at Any Size” edition which named comedienne Amy Schumer as one… Continue reading Glamour x Lane Bryant
Last night I attended 2 events celebrating plus-size style during New York Fashion Week. First was Curvy Night Out, presented by CURVY Magazine and Lord & Taylor. The event was emceed by Patty Hughes, CURVY Magazine’s creative director, and Lord & Taylor’s personal shopper/stylist, Micah Feliciano. It was a pleasure to meet the magazine’s editor, Keke Simot… Continue reading A Night with L&T and LB
Today I attended the Celebrate My Size Expo, presented by Full-Figured Fashion Week and Plus Model Magazine. It was a chance to meet with plus-size clothing retailers and independent designers, preview fall collections and shop sample sales. My first stop was Fit for Me by Fruit of the Loom, one of Full-Figured Fashion Week’s main sponsors.… Continue reading Celebrating My Size
Lane Bryant’s once again in the spotlight… this time for claiming size discrimination by TV networks ABC and NBC for not approving their latest ad. Haven’t we heard this before? Why, yes we have. In 2014, ABC and Fox rejected LB’s Cacique ad featuring Ashley Graham for air before 9pm. Lane Bryant, wanting it to run… Continue reading No Double Standard Here
Shall we dance? In this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, body positivity’s engaged in a cha-cha. Let’s follow the steps…. One step forward: The gorgeous Ashley Graham! Last year she appeared in the issue as part of an ad for swimsuitsforall This year, she’s one of SI’s swimsuit models! Another step forward: Swimsuitsforall’s ad featuring (from right… Continue reading 1-2-cha-cha-cha
Last night I was at the launch event for Hot House Beauties fragrances, Kuba Rose and Crystal Honey, created by Isabel and Ruben Toledo for Lane Bryant. According to the press release, issued in August: Isabel and Ruben Toledo have envisioned a place where artistry meets joy of life, culminated in an olfactive journey that… Continue reading Hot, Beautiful and in the House
You may have heard about the backlash against Lane Bryant’s new #PlusIsEqual campaign because of its lack of size diversity (again!). You may have also heard about the backlash against the backlash. Madeline Jones, editor of Plus Model Magazine, posted a video where she posed a question: If we’re so angered by LB, why is… Continue reading A Different Conversation
Some plus size clothing designers and merchants haven’t caught on yet. We fat ladies want to see clothes modeled on bodies like ours. I want to see how a dress will look on my short apple frame or whether a swim suit has enough to cover my saggy big boobs and belly. When Lane Bryant… Continue reading Cellulite, Bellies and Boobs… Oh Yes!!!
There’s been some recent news regarding models, particularly about their sizes. Last week, France passed a bill to ban “ultra-thin” models in the fashion industry. Any agency using a model whose BMI (Body Mass Index) is less than 18 will face exorbitant fines and/or jail time of up to 6 months. The purpose is to… Continue reading No angels there… or here
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