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The Curvy Fashionista features those making moves within the plus size community and beyond! From plus size models, interviews with plus size designers and community leaders, and plus size women like YOU with our Show and Tell series!

FASHION BLOGGER FRIDAY – Nadia Aboulhosn

January 20, 2012
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Nadia’s daring style is similiar to how I aim to be. Fearless with her curves but still respectful of them. I met Nadia at a blogger conference last year. She was calm in her demeanor – but that may have been [...]

Introducing Sorella Swim- Plus Size Designer Resort Wear

December 5, 2011
Plus Size Designer Resort Wear- Sorella Swim

It’s the middle of winter, yet you are seeing collections with bathing suits, lounge-wear, long flowing pieces, and who could ask why… In between the Fall and Spring Collection comes Resort Wear! This is usually the perfect time where people escape [...]

Up Close and Personal with MTV’s Chelsea Settles

November 1, 2011
Interview with MTV's Chelsea Settles

Initially when I heard the title, I was confused. Like, what is Chelsea settling for? As a plus size woman, so much was running through my mind about what she could be settling for, was this going to be another [...]

Curvy and Confident. Men, Speak Out: A View from Two Male Models

October 21, 2011
Curvy and Confident from a Male Perspective

As a woman, being able to wear the pants (or a fierce skirt) in today’s society comes with its up’s & downs. The upside is that as a curvy AND confident woman, we accentuate our curves and breathe empowerment to [...]

Crystal Renn and Kate Dillon For Marina Rinaldi Fall 2012

September 30, 2011
Marina Rinaldi Fall 2012 featuring Crystal Renn and Kate Dillon

When you think of high end designer plus size fashion, you cannot leave out the Italian Max Mara powerhouse, Marina Rinaldi. Having shared with you before the loveliness of their denim and prior campaigns, Marina Rinaldi has stepped out for [...]

Having a Proud Big Sis Moment

September 26, 2011
Having a Proud Big Sis Moment

Okay… so last week, I teased, shared over on Facebook, and tweeted a bit and now I am soo happy to share with all of you my proud big sister moment. My little sister, Krystee (mom of my adorable nephew [...]

Big Sexy’s Tiffany Bank Graces Obvious Mag

September 19, 2011
Big Sexy's Tiffany Bank Covers Obvious Magazine

If you haven’t been watching Big Sexy, you have missed it! This mini episode trailed five plus size women in the world of fashion across various challenges, celebrations, and real life situations that we all go through! On last week’s [...]

FASHION BLOGGER FRIDAY: LOVE BROWN SUGAR

September 2, 2011
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It’s clear that in addition to blogging myself I stalk blogs and happily follow their journey. Crazy enough, I can’t even remember where I met Christina (of LoveBrownSugar.com) from but I’ve become totally engaged in her blog journey, uber jealous [...]

Up Close and Personal with Nicolette Mason

September 2, 2011
Nicolette Mason

There are quite a few people who I admire in the plus size fashion scene and I love sharing them with you. One of those amazing people is the ever so talented Nicolette Mason! From personal style, to her words [...]

Project Curve Appeal Honors Chenese Lewis with Curvy Icon Award

August 12, 2011
Chenese Lewis: Plus Model Radio

I am so excited for my sis, Chenese Lewis, who has her hand in quite a few things in the plus size community! As an ambassador of the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA), first Miss Plus America, host of Plus Talk Radio, [...]

Tara Lynn for BY S.Oliver Fall 2011

August 12, 2011
Tara Lynn for S Oliver Fall 2011

How I wish I lived overseas as an adult, rather than as a child. I mean, I guess it’s the grass is always greener mentality, but the options for amazing plus size fashion seem endless and plentiful on the high [...]

FASHION BLOGGER FRIDAY: STYLEPINT.COM

August 12, 2011
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It’s undeniable that a great fashion and style blogger is an individual that truly shares with their readers who they are. Your favorite bloggers (& ours too) have a great ability to tell their journey through each post. Tis true [...]