Bubbles and Bloggers hosted by the lovely Dani Sauter of http://www.Blondeinthedistrict.com was created to for top influencers to meet and network in the DC, Virginia and Maryland area. This month’s event was held at the Italian eatery, Via Umbria on May 18, 2017. Via Umbria graciously allowed the use of their Art Gallery on the second…
#ModelSpotlight Actress and Model, Anaya Toppin
Anaya Toppin, of Palmdale, California(a desert suburb in the outskirts of L.A.) is an actress and model featured in several short films and plays. She’s played Maggie in The Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Lois from A Dance on Widows Row, Linda from The Death of a Salesman. She also is a lifestyle…
BLONDE IN THE DISTRICT, Dani Sauter in Gatsbylady London/UK
THIS PAST WEEKEND, WE HAD THE PLEASURE OF PHOTOGRAPHING THE ONE AND ONLY, “BLONDE IN THE DISTRICT” OF THE DMV AREA. WE MET DANI SAUTER AT THE ELOQUII GRAND OPENING EARLIER THIS YEAR. AS SOON AS WE SAW HER WE KNEW SHE HAD TO GRACE THE PAGES OF CURVYSTA. HER SIGNATURE PLATINUM BLONDE HAIR AND…
FYI…Tory Burch and video director, Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, appropriates from Black music without using Black models
Tory Burch and video director, Giovanna Battaglia Engelbert, appropriates from Black music without using Black models in her Spring 2017 video campaign.
Eloquii Shop is open for business!
Eloquii, the brand known for its great selection of Plus clothing for women sizes 14-28, opened its first Brick and Mortar/Test Shop(they don’t want to call it just another pop-up) at the Fashion Centre in Pentagon City in Arlington, Virginia.The location is on the second level next to Macy’s. Why DC? Mariah Chase, CEO of…
#WomanCrushWednesday with April Shari
Curvysta’s #WomanCrushWednesday is April Shari from the Tristate area. April Shari is a Plus model, photographer, mother, wife and social worker. A Bicoastal Management model, April can be seen on the runways of PNO, Ashley Stewart and more. Presently pursuing her Masters degree, she never stops learning to enrich her mind, body and soul. As…
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Fashion Collections and Where To Buy Them
Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center Beauty and the Beast premiere decor, made every woman feel like she was Belle. There were floral flourishes strewn throughout the Hall, from the backdrop to the presentations and in most of the garments and accessories. Christopher Kane, the UK fashion designer, presented Disney Style’s first eco-friendly collection. Three…
Chearice Vaughn in Lane Bryant
Lane Bryant is known for celebrating the body of a Plus woman. Their capsule collections with top tier designers like Isabel Toledo, Christian Siriano, Sophie Theallet, and now Prabal Gurung are unequivocal. They have their finger on the pulse of a curvy woman’s needs and wants. Their new #ThisBody campaign is a movement to reflect…
NYFW:The Shows-Nina Tiari RTW F/W 2017
Article and photos by Jovanna Reyes The Nina Tiari runway show for IMG/NYFW:The Shows, held at Skylight Clarkson Square was my last event for the week. The backdrop in Gallery 3, was all white, a glossy runway and benches, perfect for the colorful collection by Ms. Tiari. Her models were diverse and equally stunning. The…
NYFW:AMCONYC FALL/WINTER 2017
Article and Photos by Jovanna Reyes AMCONYC is produced by Adriana Marie and was held at Gary’s Loft during NYFW F/W 2017. This is their third year in production during New York Fashion Week. One of the highlights of the runway event was designer EMULEOS. The designer showcased varying prints and textures. Her thoughts are to…
NYFW:THE SHOWS-Francesca Liberatore
Article and Photos by Jovanna Reyes NYFW: The Shows featuring Francesca Liberatore Fall/Winter 2017 at Skylight Clarkson Square. Here are a few of my favorites. I shared the front and the back of the garments because they were so beautiful coming and going. Her attention to details and choice of fabrics is undeniably luxe throughout the…
NYFW 2017:The Shows: GYPSY SPORT
Article and Photos by Jovanna Reyes The Gypsy Sport runway show was the second time I was in Gallery One in Skylight Clarkson Square. It was dark and extremely hot in the photographers pit. It didn’t help that I was wearing a fuzzy black sweater I couldn’t remove. I was standing next to photographers that…
