The Urbanworld Film Festival, held at the AMC Empire theater in Times Square, NYC, premiered the midseason of OWN’s Queen Sugar. The red carpet featured cast members, Rutina Wesley, Kofi Siriboe, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Ava DuVernay and director Julie Dash. The screening was followed by a Q&A. moderated by author Michaela Angela Davis. More photos…
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Eloquii announces permanent store in Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, VA
Eloquii will open their permanent location early August 2017 in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, VA.
Bubbles and Bloggers at Via Umbria, Georgetown
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…
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…
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…
#ModelFocus:The Jose Pagan Tour
Curvysta magazine sponsored Jose Pagan’s Photo Tour in Maryland. The sponsorship included featuring the amazing models that participated and here they are! The models were from the Washington D.C. and Baltimore Maryland area. Their occupations vary from the medical field to finance and are the true example of the complete package! Kristina Denise of the…
“Exclusively Inclusive” with BYRON LARS BEAUTY MARK at KiaStyle360NYFW
Byron Lars of Byron Lars Beauty Mark presented his collection during New York Fashion Week at Kia Style 360. Mr. Lars goal for the season is to be “exclusively inclusive”. The runway was culturally diverse and body positive. Byron Lars featured a variety of Curvy models on the runway and each dress just as fierce as the…
the end of summer…
the end of summer… photographed at Coney Island Park, Brooklyn, NY model: morgan whitney @morganthemodel hair: yolanda nicole @yolandanicole photography: jovanna reyes http://www.jovannareyes.com
The Beauty of Afro Punk 2016
The Afro Punk Music Festival, held at the Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn, NY, embraces the alternative music, fashions and lifestyles within the African American community. This year the festival hosted Janelle Monae, Ice Cube, Gallant, Earl Sweatshirt and more. The festival is not only about music, it draws creatives from all over the city…
