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

My Journey

FIJI SWEETHEART STRAPLESS RUCHED SWIMSUIT  MONIF C

Retro Bikini Empress Lingerie

The bathing suits above are two of my favorites. I want to have both of them on the cruise with me in August (Curves Fashion Week at Sea 2013). The only way this will happen is if I can get down to a size 16 or even size 18.  This is going to be a challenge; one that will affect my health and wellness in a positive way. Nevertheless, the reward will be so sweet and sexy.

My journey begins with my 10-day juice fast. I will be consuming nothing but fresh fruit and vegetable juice that I prepare every day. I am doing this to help jump start my body and help me get in the mindset of eating healthier. I am so lucky and excited that my husband will be juicing with me. If the next 10 days are successful, I will continue for another 20 days. My reward for successfully completing my 10-day juice fast will be Guilty Pleasures by Qristyl Frazier Designs. When I complete the additional 20 days my reward will be the Ruffle Romper by Empress Lingerie. I cannot wait to get started or finish so I can show off my rewards.

Guilty Pleasures by QFD

Ruffle Romper by Empress Lingerie

Today my starting weight is 327 pounds and I am wearing a size 22. I will update you on my progress. In the meantime, visit Empress Lingerie- www.empresslingerie.com Monif C.- www.monifc.com and QFD- www.qristylfrazierdesigns.com . Tell them Smart Curves sent ya!!!

Curves Fashion Week 2013

 I am so excited about Curves Fashion Week Bahamian Cruise in August. It will be full of fun, fashion, and beautiful curvy models. The cruise is from August 31 –September 5 leaving out of Port Canaveral in Orlando Florida. (See Itinerary below)

Cruise Itinerary

August 31          Saturday       Port Canaveral (Orlando, FL)    

September 1     Sunday      Freeport, The Bahamas              

September 2      Monday     Nassau, The Bahamas                

September 3      Tuesday    Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas    

September 4      Wednesday  Fun Day at Sea

September 5      Thursday      Port Canaveral (Orlando, FL)    

Once aboard, you can choose to take part in events like:

•      Rock Your Curves Deck Party
•      Rock Your Curves Pool Party
•      Rock Your Curves Open Bar Cocktail Party & Maxi Dress Social
•      Rock Your Curves Karaoke Night
•     and much more

    For more information about the cruise, you can visit www.curvesfashionweek.com . Alternatively, you can contact me on Facebook and I will point you in the right direction. I hope to see you there.

Now for all of you experienced beautiful curvy models, there will be casting at Elocin Boutique in Trenton New Jersey on February 2, 2013 from 1pm-3pm. Model requirements:

•     Experienced Runway Models Only
•     Must submit online application prior to attending casting
•     Must be at least 5’7 with a strong Couture Model Walk
•     All size men and women accepted
•     Current Comp Card and Two (2) Photos Required
•     Out of state models are required to submit a video in addition to the modeling application

You can find the application at www.curvesfashionweek.com under the casting tab. For more information about the casting, you can contact Nicole Nolan (Owner of Elocin Boutique) at elocinplus@gmail.com. Tell her Smart Curves sent ya!

SmartCurves Review of 2012

Smart Curves 

This year was full of new ventures for me. I started my blog in July. I had my first photos shoot in August; and experienced first hand what happens backstage at a runway show. Then in October, I had my very first experience walking in a runway show. Along the way, I met some awesome and inspiring people. I was able to share with you my fashion picks, and interviews with designers, models and people who where championing for a cause. I can guarantee that there will be much more from me in 2013.

I have had so many people who have inspired me this year to do what I am doing. It would only be right if I show them some appreciations the only way I know how.

Smart Curves & Nicole Nolan

Nicole Nolan owner of Elocin Boutique has been a great inspiration and a friend. She encouraged me to start blogging and gave me some killer advice. She has introduced me to a level of style that I never experienced before. Nicole is also an amazing stylist. You can find her at www.elocinplus.com or at her store location 230 East State Street Trenton, NJ 08608. Nicole is also on Facebook Elocin Boutique and Twitter ElocinPlus. 

Domonique Revere-Lincoln

Domonique Revere-Lincoln, plus model, co-creator of Curvy Closets and owner of Empress Lingerie is a bubble of knowledge and know how. I knew she was an amazing person when she took the time to call me and give me advice even before we met. If I have a question, she always gives me an answer and I thank her so much for that. Check her out at www.empresslingerie.com and on Facebook and Twitter Empress Lingerie.

Smart Curves & Angie de Milo

Angie de Milo, plus model, singer, and runway coach; let us not forget she is an enchanting. She is a straightforward person and a tough runway coach. I found that out when I took her class. I learned a lot from her about modeling and myself. You can learn more about Angie at www.angiedemilo.com.

Sharon Quinn - Smart Curves- Gwen DeVoe

I also want to mention the wonderful women I met in the last few months that proved to be inspiration to countless others and myself. Gwen DeVoe of DeVoe Signature Events (www.fffweek.com), Sharon Quinn of DeVoe Signature Events, Colleen Stovall (www.shortcurvyfierce.com), Jeannie Ferguson (www.biggirlsunited.com) , Samantha Lebbie (www.SamanthaLebbie.com), Lori Ruffin (www.seananthonydesigns.com ), Veronica Lipscomb (trudiva.com), Shellice Beharie (www.blacklistedcouture.com), Telisha Gibson of Perfectly Flawed, Kalyea Moss (kalyea-moss.healthcoach1.integrativenutrition.com) Kat Quarterman of Sense of Style Boutique (www.senseofstyleboutique.com), Vanessa Mays-Hinds and Jessel Ramos. There are countless more wonderful people that I have met but I would be here all night listing them all. I know in 2013 we will connect again and do it big.

Center Shellice Beharie

Lori Ruffin

Telisha Gibson

Finally, I have to give a huge shout out to my new inspirations, Michelle Vicks and Kiera Robins of H2BN. They have been my crouch in my natural hair journey. I am in love with the Coco Almond Hair Milk and the Rejuvenation Bar. My skin and hair improves everyday as I use there products. You can check out www.h2bnboutique.esty.com for all-natural body & hair care needs. H2BN (Happi 2 B Natural), LLC is here to help you (and me) edify your beauty the natural way. If you are in the Louisiana, Texas, or Mississippi areas, you can contact Michelle Tapps-Vicks (225-223-3749) about scheduling a Free Mini Spa Party. You can find them on Facebook H2BN Naturals. Tell them Smart Curves sent ya!

2013 will be a big year for me and I am so happy I can share it with all of you. Thank you for your continued support.

XOXOXO

Smart Curves

Telisha D. Gibson Project Inc

Telisha Gibson

A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Telisha Gibson on Twitter and she asked me to check out this link. (http://drivensociety.com/perfectly-flawed-a-young-womans-purpose/#.ULuuZuSpRuk) I am so happy I did because I was inspired by her story. Her story brought to my attention, a skin condition that I was not familiar with, Vitiligo. Vitiligo is a skin condition where there is loss of pigment (melanin) in areas of the skin, resulting in irregular white patches. In researching this condition, I found that this affects people of all races and there is no cure. There are treatments to help slow the loss of melanin but that is not guaranteed.

Telisha Gibson is a beautiful woman who is fighting for a good cause. I am thrilled that she is not letting her condition stop her from moving forward.

Smart Curves:  Please tell me about yourself and your organization?

Telisha: I am 23 years old. I am the president of Telisha D. Gibson Project Inc. (Non-Profit) Within my organization I have started a campaign called Perfectly Flawed. PF is a movement teaching and showing people all across the world that embracing and understanding uncontrollable conditions such as vitiligo is possible and I am a living testimony of that. Having vitiligo has been an uphill battle, from being depressed and suicidal to understanding and accepting. The PF motto "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."

Smart Curves: What motivated you to start your organization?

Telisha: My experiences in life honestly is what has pushed me into this field. I want to help people. I know what it feels like to not fit in and feel you don't have a place in life. Seeing the world in a negative light, never seeking and taking a hold of the good that the world has to offer.  

Telisha Gibson

Smart Curves: What is the overall goal of your organization?

Telisha: Our overall goal is to spread awareness about this beautiful condition called vitiligo. I want the world to see the good, the bad, the myths, the facts, and the faces. Our way of doing that is creating a documentary which is now in pre-production. We want to take this documentary and send it to film festivals.

Smart Curves: How can people get involved?

Telisha: People can reach out to me on twitter and instagram @justflawed or www.facebook.com/atswork  or emailatswork6@gmail.com 

Let’s show Telisha that we appreciate her hard work and commitment to bringing awareness about Vitiligo. I cannot wait to see the documentary. For more information, you can visit www.atswork.myshopify.com. Tell her Smart Curves sent ya!!J

Changing

Everyone should know by now that I love my curves.  I am proud of the skin that I am in. I am stepping out; trying new things and different styles.  But I want to try something way outside the norm.  I am open to suggestions. So please send me your ideas and thoughts.  

I am open to work with different photographers, make-up artists and designers. Then I can share my experience with my readers.

I am ready to go!!!

Photography by Andre McNeil of Olympus Studio.
Styling by Nicole K. Nolan of Elocin Boutique