ELOCIN 10,000 LIKES GIVEAWAY

Everyone knows how much I love Elocin. Now I can say I am in the group of 9,999 other people who Liked Elocin Plus on Facebook. To show her appreciation, Nicole Nolan, designer and owner, is running a giveaway. See below for detail. You can visit www.facebook.com/elocinplus for more details.


Elocin has quickly approached our first facebook major milestone. This week, we reached 10,000 likes on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/elocinplus . That’s a testament to you, our awesome community of friends and clients who have joined us along the way.


So this is a very special moment in our trajectory, and we want to share thanks with you our loyal friends. We’ve set up a contest to celebrate this occasion.


The prize? $100 Elocin Bucks to be used on any item available on our website. A $20 gift card to use on www.empresslingerie.com. A brief write up about your personal style with blogger Smart Curves of the Blog www.TheCurvyParks.com.  And... we’ll also send the winner and 3 runner-ups a custom “Elocin Rocks 10,000 Likes” t-shirt — our first ever official t-shirt release, by the way.


Here's how it works

 Share a photo of you holding a sign stating "Elocin Plus Rocks everybit of 10,000+ likes"..lol. The more creative, the
better. The most memorable, moving, gone-with-the-wind -fabulously funny or chic submission will win.<---- I know right? ;-) And if appropriate, we’ll also publish your interpretation on elocinplus.com.


Here are some ideas:

• Create an 851 x 315 pixel image around the “New Age of plus size fashion” theme
• Pay homage to the old plus size selections by shredding them up (faking like it) while standing looking GWTWFabulous
• Just be creative

***Once you submit your image becomes the property of Elocin Fashions LLC and we have all rights to use/post/share/tweet
etc at our discretion. If you win, we’ll put it up as our cover photo on Facebook for a week and it will always remain on our 'Fullfigurlicious website page )


Here’s how to enter:

1. Like the Elocin Plus Facebook Fan Page if you have not already. You MUST be a fan of our page to be qualified to win
2. Send an email submission to elocinassistant@gmail.com   with yourphoto (.jpg) attached or in the body of the email. Make sure “10,000 Likes” is in the subject line
3. Post on our 10,000 likes event page
4. Submissions must be made by this Friday 11/1/2013 at 5pm PT.

Thanks again to everyone in the Elocin community, and we look forward to celebrating with you!

 

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National Chronic Invisible Illness Awareness Week

This week is National Chronic Invisible Illness Awareness Week. The theme this year is: “I choose to (fill in the blank).” I choose to let everyone know I have Fibromyalgia. I choose to not suffer in silence. I choose to help educate people about my illness. I choose to fight and not let Fibromyalgia run my life.

My Fibromyalgia consist of body wide muscle, joint and nerve pain. Some days I have little to manageable pain. I love those types of days. Those are the days I can enjoy my family, pull off a killer photo shoot or rip the runway and just enjoy life. Other days I can experience debilitating pain to the point where I cannot get out of bed.

Lately, I have been doing an extreme amount of research on Fibromyalgia and its symptoms. I came across www.fibroandfatigue.com and they listed every symptom I am experiencing. So I would like to share them with my readers.

Chronic muscle pain, muscle spasms or tightness Moderate or severe fatigue and decreased energy Reduced tolerance for exercise and muscle pain after exercise Insomnia or waking up feeling just as tired as when you went to sleep Stiffness upon waking or after staying in one position for too long Difficulty remembering, concentrating, and performing simple mental tasks (“fibro fog”) Tension or migraine headaches

Abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and constipation alternating with diarrhea (irritable bowel syndrome) Jaw and facial tenderness Sensitivity to one or more of the following: odors, noise, bright lights, medications, certain foods, and cold Feeling anxious or depressed Numbness or tingling in the face, arms, hands, legs, or feet Increase in urinary urgency or frequency (irritable bladder) A feeling of swelling (without actual swelling) in the hands and feet

I have found lots of good advice on WebMD too. I have found coping techniques, support groups, and exercises that can help me strengthen by body. Here is a link that keep in my favorites, http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/default.htm.

My life will not change because I have Fibromyalgia.  I will still write, rip the runway and be at as many events as I can. I will not let Fibromyalgia dictate my life, and no one else should. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at smartcurves@thecurvypark.com.  

 

Plus+

I am so honored to have been introduced to the Founder and President of Plus+, Nicki Lynch. From our conversation, I learned that she is a caring, ambitious, and courageous women with a plan. I am so excited to be attending the official Launch of Plus+, in Atlanta on August 10th. To give you some background about Plus +: Mission: Our mission is to promote “PLUS Positivity” ™ by empowering plus size men and women globally, to impact their local communities. We focus on the areas of personal & professional development, community service, fashion and entertainment. Plus+: + Promoting  size diversity in the fashion and entertainment industries (with a touch of class) + Enabling plus size men and women to  gain the skills and knowledge that will allow them to overcome obstacles in life, and to employ that strength when engaging with society.  + Encouraging  volunteerism to positively impact our ...communities. Some of the Programs that will be offered are: Heart to Heart: A open discussion on topics affecting daily life. Some topics that will be discussed is bullying, sexual and physical abuse and much more. MaKenzie Matters: A program focused on providing CPR awareness and education, ensuring that families of children in the Pediatric Intensive Care Units are able to thrive through community support, and giving positive experiences to the children in need. See Positive: Self- Esteem Campaign mission is to help the youth see positive within themselves and their future by  providing  mentor-ship opportunities to build self-esteem through education , advocacy, social media, and visual promotions . Renaissance Man University is a program designed to enhance the lives of men through education and sharing of life skills. You can learn more about Plus+ and the programs that are offered at www.pluspositive.org. I can not wait to get involved!   Nicki Lynch is the Founder and President of PLUS+.

I'm Back

After a few months away from my blog due to illness, I am happy to be back.  I have so much to catch up on. I am so very excited about Full Figure Fashion Week. One of my favorite designers will be showing on Friday June 21st, Nicole K. Nolan of Elocin Boutique. Look for my recap of the show.

Review of Posh Facial in a Bag

After using the Perfectly Posh samples I received in my gift bag from the Intimate Fitness Event, I wanted to smack myself for not using them sooner. My skin felt so refreshed even after just the first set in the four-step process. Lisa Homan, a consultant, was kind enough to provide an instruction sheet, explaining how to use each sample. The process was so astonishing it is difficult for me to put into words. However, I am going to try.

• The first step in the facial process was to wash my face with the Gender Bender soap. This soap made my skin feel extremely clean. I never noticed how weighted down and heavy my skin was until I felt the after affects of this soap.
• The second step was to apply The Stripper. This grey clay like mask felt like my face was receiving a cleansing massage. I felt the tingle on my face, which started to feel relaxing after a while. To tell the truth, I almost fell asleep with it on.
• The third step was to use The SugarFix. I have used many sugar scrubs but this was sets itself apart. It did not leave my skin overly dry or even greasy. My skin had the same pure glow it had when I was pregnant. I never thought I would see that again.
• The fourth and final step was to apply the Lemon Rice. This moisturizer smelled good enough to eat. In fact, my husband said I smelled like a piece of candy. Even though, this cream was thick, it did not leave a heavy feeling on my skin.

Overall, this was one of the best facials I ever had! I would recommend that everyone try these products. The products are easy to use and they actually work. I will definitely purchase the products above and cannot wait to try any of the other products Perfectly Posh has to offer. You can check out there products at www.perfectlyposh.us/lisahoman . Don't forget to tell her Smart Curves sent ya!

Smart Curves

South Jersey Fashion Weekend Event Photo's Only

Pictures Courtesy of 

Jay Matthews Photography: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jay-Matthews-Photography/

Empire Photography: Beth Revere-Lincoln http://www.empire-photography.com

R. Jones Photography: Rick Jones www.facebook.com/rdjones2

Richard Carey www.facebook.com/rdjones2

SJ Fashion Weekend

I am so excited about SJ Fashion Weekend. Kat Quarterman, Owner of Sense of Style Boutique, is producing this amazing event to spotlight designers and boutiques in South Jersey, bring awareness, and raise money for Fight Colorectal Cancer. This 2-day event will be held on March 8th and 9th at The Mansion in Voorhees New Jersey. 

Some of the designers/boutiques featured will be, Hustling Spirit (www.hustlingspirit.com), Sense of Style Boutique LLC (www.senseofstyleboutique.com), Ruby Ribbon by Kat (www.rubyribbon.com/kathleenquarterman), Elocin by Nicole K Nolan (www.elocinplus.com) and Empress Lingerie by Domonique Revere-Lincoln (www.empresslingerie.com). Yours truly, Smart Curves along with Kare Johnson, Brittnie Scurry, Vanessa Mays-Hinds and Mychiel Williams, just to name a few, will be ripping the runway on both nights. I really want to mention that there will be survivors modeling in the show and their children.

Brittnie Scurry, Domonique Revere-Lincoln, Kare Johnson, Mychiel Williams and Smart Curves at  SJ Fashion  Weekend Casting Call. Picture by Rick Jones

The event agenda goes as follows:

AGENDA:

Friday, 3/8/2013

5pm - Doors Open

5-6:30pm - Shop, Mix & Mingle

6:30- 8pm - Series of Workshops & Live Entertainment

8-9pm - Jewelry & Accessory Fashion Show

9pm - Networking Party with the Industry's Best!

Saturday, 3/9/2013

5pm - Doors Open

5-7pm - Shop & Mingle

7-8:30pm - Fashion Show

8:30pm - After Party

For more information, you can visit www.sjfashionweekend.com. There is only two days left to take advantage of discounted Early Bird tickets from http://sjfashionweekend.eventbrite.com/. Do not forget to tell them Smart Curves told you about the show.

Casting Call for Curves Fashion Week at Sea 2013

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Calling all experienced Plus Size Models with a strong runway walk. Curves Fashion Week at Sea 2013 casting call will be in Trenton New Jersey this Saturday February 2^nd. Elocin Boutique and Empress Lingerie will be on the casting panel looking for 30 models to participate in the fashion show and other events on the Bahamian Cruise on August 31^st –September 5^th, 2013.

Requirements are:

·         Experienced Runway Models Only

·         Must submit online application at http://www.curvesfashionweek.com/casting.html

·         Must be at least 5’7 with a Strong Couture Model Walk

·         Current Comp Card and Two Photos Required.

Location and time for the casting call is:

Big Easy Restaurant & Lounge

120 South Warren Street

Trenton, NJ 08608

Time 1pm-3pm

For more information, please contact Elocin at 609-331-9366. I hope to see you there:)

NYC Model Network Casting Call

Smart Curves (by the end of the night)

The NYC Model Network Casting Call hosted by Joy Ashley at Chelsea Studios was an amazing event. Joy and her team did a wonderful job in coordinating the flow of the hundreds of models that showed up. I absolutely enjoyed the Casting Etiquette seminar by Catherine Schuller. She was informative and entertaining. To be honest, her seminar helped me get rid of the butterflies that occupied my stomach. The Model & Talent Q&A Panel was jammed packed with talent and beauty. Some of the panelists were, Christina Mendez, Jeannie Ferguson, Samantha Lebbie, Nina Taylor, Nikki Gomez, Asia Mone’t, and Liris Crosse. The only word I can use to describe the information provided by the panelists is enlightening.

Autumn Perez & Nicole Nolan

Chanell Jones, Tykesha Reed & Smart Curves

I was in awe of the number of models that showed up for the casting call.  I met beautiful women from Texas, Virginia, Ohio, New York, Illinois, Maryland, and Massachusetts. I met Autumn Perez from Brooklyn New York. She is a knock out Model, Make-up Artist, and Hair Stylist. I also met Chanell Jones and Tykesha Reed, Co-Creators of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend in Baltimore Maryland. Portice Lamb from NFINITE FORM, Shanda Freeman, Jovanna Reyes, and many more wonderful people I was able to connect and network. I was able to reconnect with fabulous women that I have met at past runway shows.

Nicole Nolan & Domonique Revere-Lincoln

Samantha Lebbie & Nicole Nolan

I want to give a special thank you to Nicole Nolan, Designer, and Owner of Elocin Boutique. She was on the casting panel representing Curves Fashion Week at Sea. Nicole was not just my travel companion; she took the lead in introducing me to some of these amazing women. Nicole has sponsored this blog post so let us show her some appreciation. You can visit her website, www.elocinplus.com where you can purchase the gorgeous dress she was wearing. Do not forget to tell her Smart Curves sent ya!!

Shanda Freeman & Nicole Nolan