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Canadian retailer Lola & Gigi gives us a look of the top trends for this Spring. Featuring designers Anna Scholz, Melissa Masse, Rachel Pally White Label, David Kahn Jeans, Svoboda Jeans with more fashion forward concepts for the curvy girl. This 16 page look book will help you pick key pieces if you are still lost with your Spring/Summer purchases.
There are even more pieces online!!! Visit them at Lola and Gigi
MAC Cosmetics has signed the singer to create a limited edition collaboration with products expected to hit counters in June. In celebration of the partnership, Ditto will attend this evening’s Gala Sidaction Dîner de la Mode as a guest of John Demsey, group president of the Estée Lauder Cos. Inc. and chairman of the MAC AIDS Fund, and Karen Buglisi, MAC global brand president. The MAC AIDS Fund will donate 190,000 euros, or $246,620, to Sidaction this year. – WWD
By far, 17 Sundays has the most impressive “about us” page I have read for a designer thus far. Not because it tells the biography of the design team or it boasts on their accomplishments in the industry … but because it is open and honest. How many of us can remember what it was like to be “17”? Knowing all the lyrics to every song performed by your favorite artist, practicing the latest dances moves and the rush to be an adult while our parents were screaming “not in my house” – okay maybe that was just my Mom. Lol. Nonetheless, these are the memories that flooded my mind as a browsed the website for 17 Sundays a few weeks ago.
I have to admit, I honestly did not hear of the Australian brand until they were announced to participate in the inde designer showcase during Full Figured Fashion Week™ taking place in NYC (June 13-16th, 2012) and I’m really disappointed in myself. How did I miss the appeal of 17 Sundays? Have I been living under a rock??? L <my official sad face> If you have been following me on Pinterest, you know I have a newfound addiction to dresses. The 17 Sundays dress collection offers pieces that are soft on the eye with a great mix of trend and edginess, the design can definitely be styled to make it very easy to go from the office to happy hour or an after work dinner date. And their denim boutique allows to you to take on the weekend in a very chic ensemble.
Recently, I had the opportunity to catch up with Claire from 17 Sundays to discuss their participation in FFFWeek™.
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More often than not, I can be a little erratic. In April I joined three different sample sale sites including BirchBox. For the longest I really couldn’t bring myself to pay for “samples”; I kept thinking – “who really does that?” Much to my surprise there are a whole lot of people taking part in the BirchBox program!
Shortly after I joined the program, I was please to find out that my first BirchBox would be a part of the special month dedicated to Gossip Girl. 1: I <3 this show! 2: As a native New Yorker I adored the idea that the contents are geared towards the city’s lifestyle. There are rumored to be several different versions of the Gossip Girl Birchbox. I received the Hampton Beach Party. Photos from the box are below.
I am however a little disappointed. I logged into BirchBox.com today to get my referral link for a friend and realized one of the items listed as a part of my May box was not in there. I would of really loved to have tried Keihl’s Abyssine Cream!
Note: posted from iPhone 
I can’t believe we are already approaching the two month mark for Full Figured Fashion Week! The closer we get to June, the more my excitement builds. Like most of you, I am really looking forward to the inde showcase on Friday, June 15th, 2012 (purchase tickets here). As a member of the 2012 Fashion Front I recently had the opportunity to catch up with La Krisha S. Joseph-Baker, CEO & Founder of Lavender’s Jungle.
How was Lavender’s Jungle born?
Lavender’s Jungle, LLC was born out of a necessity to find clothes to fit my body type. I’ve always had a large muscular frame and I’ve always been tall. So many years ago I started making my own clothes because I could not find clothes to fit me.
After I had my son I was now plus sized and I realized that a lot of the retailers that carried plus size clothing were just “big” clothes without any regard to our actual shapes. While many of the clothes were stylish they weren’t fashion forward. I wanted to wear what I saw on the run way and I could not find it.
Do you feel there are any strengths and weaknesses in the plus-size fashion industry?
Yes!!
As far as strengths, there are a lot of designers and retail establishments that are realizing that we don’t just come in one body type. Buyers are beginning to purchase and fill their stores with clothes that fit a variety of body types. Not to mention, FFF Week is a testament to just how far this industry has come.
If I were to identify weaknesses I would say mainly that some still do not understand the purpose of tailoring a garment to the needs of a full figured woman. While their intentions are good the clothes are still ill fitting. For example, when you have a larger busted woman you can’t simply just make the cup larger. You have to add structure and stability within the garment to support the weight of a larger busted woman.
Is this your first year participating in FFFWeek?
Yes … I am very excited about participating
What can the audience expect to see on the runway from Lavender’s Jungle?
A play on femininity. This line has something for everyone. Whether you are spending a day in the office or relaxing after work during happy hour. This collection is about playful feminine pieces. Taking us back to the days of how fun it was when we played dress up as little girls.
When I was doing the photo shoot for this line you could see the models really having fun with it. Some stared at themselves in the mirror while others spent several minutes twirling around in the dresses. That is the response I hoped to get. I want women to feel beautiful when they put on pieces from this line.
Is there a specific era and/or time period that inspires your line?
Not particularly, my focus for this line is not identified by a certain era but the focus was more towards the enjoyment of being a woman. If I had my choice, my daily wardrobe would consist of all these pieces.
Photo Courtesy of Lavender’s Jungle.
It seems that the excitement for Full Figured Fashion WeekTM by DeVoe Signature Events is well under way. If you’ve have not had the opportunity to check the schedule, you may want to head on over to the official website. Gwen DeVoe, CEO, Executive Producer & Founder of the first ever FFFWeekTM has made a promise to give this year’s attendees an ultimate fashion experience. In a surprising and bold move, Ms. DeVoe and her team are coordinating not one but TWO runway shows this year. In addition to access to the world of plus-size fashion, DeVoe Signature Events has committed itself to providing consumers and industry insiders to what it takes to be successful in the industry.
So while we are all excited about the fashion shows, the All White Cruise featuring the FIRST Big & Tall Male Fashion Showcase and *drool* the sample sale, be sure to check out the events below as well – knowing how to “be” in business can definitely make a difference on how long you “stay” in business.
In the last few years, the world of blogging has grown into a full fledge BUSINESS. Whether you are a professional blogger or you are doing it for a hobby; whether it is a passion or you are doing it as an extended section of your corporate website then you should consider checking into the
“Building Your Brand Through Social Media: Blogging 101 Workshop”
Affinia Manhattan Hotel – Grand Ballroom (Mezzanine Level) – Thurs June 14, 2012
371 Seventh Avenue, (corner of 31st and 7th)
New York, NY
Event Summary: Tapping the vast audience of the social web is a low-cost way to catapult a small-business brand onto the global arena. Building your brand using social media allows you to develop new (and strengthen existing) relationships, which often leads to everything from brand awareness, loyalty and word-of-mouth marketing. This workshop will explore; the purpose of blogging, using social media for your brand, how to leverage the tools to give your brand a voice, how to take your brand to the next level and more.
Moderator:
Marie Denee, The Curvy Fashionista
Panelists:
The Blogger: Alissa from Stylish Curves
The Magazine: Madeline Figueroa- Jones from Plus Model Magazine
The Designer: Marina Zelner from Queen Grace
In addition to the workshop on Thursday, FFFWeekTM directors have gathered some amazing minds to provide you with the need to know information on legal side of business. Learn what it takes to protect your brand and start-up options in fashion and entertainment.
“Fashion And Entertainment Arts Legal Panel”
320 West 37th Street (bet. 8th and 9th Aves), 14th Floor – Fri June 15, 2012
New York, NY
Event Summary: This panel will provide an overview of valuable information about starting and operating a business in fashion, apparel and design, including jewelry. This class will touch on important issues that every fashion and design entrepreneur needs to know including: selecting and forming a business entity; financing; common issues in product development, production, marketing, and sales; regulatory issues and business licenses; branding, licensing, and intellectual property (copyright, trademark, design patents, publicity rights) and contracts. The panelists will also address specific audience questions and concerns.
Panelists:
Elena S. Paul, Esq., Executive Director, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA)
Charles Colman, Esq., Principle, Charles Colman Law, PLLC
Event Tickets can be purchased online at the http://fffweek.com/2012/schedule-tickets. See your there!
xoxo…. Kimberly
