The Celebrate My Size Expo was an official stop on The Ashley Stewart #LOVEYOURCURVES Tour in conjunction with Full Figured Fashion Week, #FFFWEEK.
FFFWEEK and Plus Model Magazine hosted a "Celebrate My Size" Blogger Experience that allowed us to 'sip and speak' with some of the many Full Figured Fashion Week Sponsors and with this being Wordless Wednesday across the interwebs I couldn't think of a better day to share my photo highlights!
This Latina Full Figured Fashionista got to meet:
Above: I thought the display from Ask Fashion was cute, 'Don't Guess Ask'
Above: Ask Fashion Designer, Amanda Koker proudly displays her designs!
Above: Designer of Cameo de Boré Clutches modeling her design! We have invited them to join our Featured Handbag in the Spotlight Feature, so stay tuned butterflies hopefully we will have something fun to present you with soon!
Above: Fruit of the Loom’s Fit for Me Collection put the emphasis on comfort and fit for their plus size underwear
Above: I am HUGE fan of Fox's television series Empire, so this stopped me in my tracks! I HAD to know more!
Above: I stopped to watch Artist Lena Jackson in action. Nothing better than a photo of an artist at work!
Above: I just had to stop and get a "GLAM-A-CATURE' by Lena J! She NAILED it. I love mine and made mine the profile picture for my facebook page!
Above: TIH - True Indian Hair was on display at the Celebrate My Size Expo!
Above: XPANDASOX caught my eye as they are socks that accommodate those of us with Wide Calves. Just like you shop for boots with Wide Calves, why not make sure your socks are too?
MY TAKE:
My apologies to designer Cherie Christmas and to Ashley Stewart for some reason my photos of their collections on display came out super grainy which is odd because I did bring my pro-cam and was pretty proud of most of my shots!
The Town Hall discussed the #DropThePlus/#KeepThePlus campaign debate, delving into maintaining the mainstream exposure for the need for plus-size fashion and the future of plus-size representation in consumer marketing. No matter where you stand on the issue, it's an important debate!
I greatly enjoyed being exposed to such great brands, and being curvy girl myself, finding brands that cater directly to my fashion needs is super helpful!
Are any of the brands above new to you? Which would you most like to try for yourself?
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FTC Disclosure: This is an event recap, this is NOT a compensated post, no monetary compensation has been received, Press Passes to the Celebrate My Size Expo were provided to Ascending Butterfly for Editorial Consideration and all opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.
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FTC Disclosure: This is an event recap, this is NOT a compensated post, no monetary compensation has been received, Press Passes to the Celebrate My Size Expo were provided to Ascending Butterfly for Editorial Consideration and all opinions are 100% my own! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.
That's really cool! I think it's great that there's good looking clothes for plus size women now. When I was coming up, all my plus size relatives had to wear really frumpy stuff.
ReplyDeleteI really think it's awesome to see full figure woman taking over with fashion.
DeleteI haven't heard of most of these vendors but love everything they stand for. Couldn't love "Celebrate My Size" any more!
ReplyDeleteWow - there are some really cute clothes there from some amazing brands! I love that you were able to see them all in once place!
ReplyDeleteI would have been in piggy heaven at Full Figured Fashion Week, #FFFWEEK. ; It' wonderful to see fashion for larger ladies that fit and flatters . OMG love your Sketch by Artist Lena Jackson and the ones of Empire . thanks for always bringing us the great trends !
ReplyDeleteI like the socks. I think my calves are getting wider as I get older. In fact, I think everything is getting wider as I get older, but that's another story. ;)
ReplyDeleteI think the photos you took are gorgeous, and they don't seem grainy at all to me at least! Looks like a fun event celebrating the women! :)
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great event with tons of fashionable booths! Looks like a good time!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great event! I love the pink dress in the Fruit of the Loom pic.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to see that fashion designs are embracing all sizes. It looks like a lot of beautiful fashions will now be available for all sizes.
ReplyDeleteI love your avatar. What a great picture and I would use it to on my different social media pages. This seemed like quite an event. I am glad they have a full figured fashion week.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great event. I would like to check out the Fruit of The Loom collection. Catherine S
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting event! It's nice to see the fashion industry finally coming around and recognizing that not everyone is a size 0.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a fabulous time! I always love getting those drawings of us ever several years.
ReplyDeleteTo plus size or not to plus size doesn't matter all that much to me. I just want designers to get on the same page in labeling so we can get clothes that fit reliably by looking at the tags (you know, like guys). Thank you for your coverage - it looks like you had a lot of fun at the event!
ReplyDeleteSeveral of these brands were new to me. It looks like this was such a fun event to attend, and I LOVE your "Glam-a-cature." I've wanted to get a caricature done for years.
ReplyDeleteI love clothes. Everything here in your post looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love how many really great looking options there are. There's something fashionable for any taste possible!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad society is progressing toward a phase where full-figured women aren't shamed about their bodies! People should be allowed to embrace who they are!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting event. The clothes look amazing and finally, there are more clothes for the plus sized.
ReplyDeleteI like to see an artist at work too. Good photo. And I haven't heard of 'Empire' yet, but you've made me curious. I'm going to go Google it. :)
ReplyDeleteThe outfits are really cute - it is getting easier to find stylish plus size clothing......:)
ReplyDeleteHow cool! Sounds like a really fun event. I love the photos, so great especially of the drawings. I've always loved drawings like that! - Jeanine
ReplyDeleteI love that they have this event and it's not all about the super skinny models. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun event! I love that bright colorful dress on Lena. Those socks you mentioned... yes I could for sure use those!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like this was a really fun event! I love your 'GLAM-A-CATURE'!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a great event. I would love to see an artist at work too. If I was there, I would have taken a photo of her too. :)
ReplyDeleteHonestly haven't heard of any but I'm sure it's because we in different countries. Looks like an awesome event.
ReplyDeleteWow lots of beautiful designer and designs out there. Looks like a fun event to attend to.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great expo to go to. I would love to have my GLAM-A-CATURE done.
ReplyDeletelol this sounds like it was something super fun to attend. I just love attending events like this. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteThis event sounds like so much fun! I love the designs by Amanda!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful event. I bet you had a great time. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this post so much! Your pictures are beautiful and this event is exactly what society needs!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see that plus size fashion has definitely evolved. Designer of Cameo de Boré is working it, outfit and all. I hate when fashion experts look a mess or like an average person. It's like how are you an expert on Fashion you don't look any different than the rest of the world. Anywho I would definitely buy her clutches and bags.
ReplyDeleteI love the drawings. I'm glad that your standing up for plus sized fashion. I am heavy and I struggle with finding clothes at times.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great event and happy to see that there are some really cute options for plus size ladies!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ben, I remember plus sized clothing being really unattractive when I was younger... I'm so glad that designers realize that we are all women who are beautiful no matter our size and make clothing that shows that.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a great event, and I happy to see all the options for women of all kudos. Great post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun event!! I've never heard of any of these organizations.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an awesome event! It was nice to see the event from your point of view and it looks like a blast.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful time. It's refreshing to see women's fashion that isn't just for a size 0.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such an awesome event! Love all the pics you shared!
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