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Eloquii announces permanent store in Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, VA

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY: JOVANNA REYES  @jovannareyesphotography

Earlier this year, Eloquii, the go to online retailer for sophisticated Curvy shoppers, opened a Pop-Up shop in Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, VA.  Last night at a private event for bloggers and supporters of the brand, Alexandra Amarotico, Social Media Manager for Eloquii, and Dani Axelrod, Director of Store Operations, announced Eloquii is placing permanent roots and moving into a larger space two doors down.  Eloquii chose to open their first brick and mortar location in DC over New York City or Columbus, Ohio due to the strong sales in Washington. Pink champagne and Georgetown cupcakes were served to attendees, along with a gift bag filled with Eloquii goodies.

The permanent location in Pentagon City is opening early August 2017.  The Pop-Up will remain open while construction of the new store is underway.  The group of influencers were escorted to the new location and Ms. Axelrod described what Eloquii customers can expect.  “Our new location will have more space for product, a larger fitting room area with champagne fridges.  It will be really special”.  She had me at “champagne”!

 

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From left to right:  Ati Williams of www.heyhoneycomb.com, blogger, Yolanda Nicole of @yolandanicolea, Dani Sauter of @blondeinthedistrict, Dionna Humphrey of @mademepretty, Tiffany of @policyandfashion, Yaya of @yosoyyayar, Joy of @districtqueens, Catherine of @dreamyrealist_, Yasmine of @darkerberrie
Dionna Humphrey of @mademepretty
Ati Williams of HeyHoneycomb.com and Dani Sauter of @blondeinthedistrict
Yasmine of http://www.darkerberrie.com

 

Alexandra Amarotico and Dani Axelrod of Eloquii
Alexandra Amarotico, Social Media Manager and Dani Axelrod, Director of Store Operations
Alexandra Amarotico, Social Media Manager of Eloquii
Ati Williams, Alexandra A., Dani Axelrod, Eloquii sales associate
Joy of http://www.joyofcurves.com and @districtqueens
Dani Axelrod and Ati Williams
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Dionne Humphries of www.mademepretty.com and Dani Sauter of Blondeinthedistrict.com
Dani of @blondeinthedistrict on Instagram

ABOUT ELOQUII(AS COPIED FROM THE ELOQUII.COM SITE):

ELOQUII IS A PRIVATE COMPANY BASED IN NEW YORK AND COLUMBUS, OHIO THAT DESIGNS AND SELLS FASHION APPAREL IN SIZES 14-28.  THEY SHIP TO THE U.S., CANADA AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS.  EMAIL ELOQUII AT CUSTOMERSERVICE@ELOQUII.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION OR CALL 1.844.693.5678.

 

“Exclusively Inclusive” with BYRON LARS BEAUTY MARK at KiaStyle360NYFW

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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”.

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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 straight size models. Sommer Green(@Sommerboogie), a Plus/Curvy model, opened the show in a “Gele”, pronounced gaye lay, an African head wrap, wearing a body conscious, multi-patterned dress.  Her silhouette at the start of the runway, set the tone for the entire show.

Mr. Lars embraced ethnicities, shapes, races and sizes.  His presentation was an easy example of what may be done and must be done in all runway shows.  He didn’t tease us with possibilities, he made it happen.

The show included Kristi Castlin(@kristihollywood), Bronze medal winner in Track and Field in the 2016 Olympics in Rio.  She wore a patterned dress of stripes and florals accessorized with her solid bronze medal and track shoes.

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Model extraordinaire and Hello Beautiful, style and beauty editor, Danielle James(@TheIslanDiva), walked in the show in her signature converse sneakers.  Mr. Lars was inspired by their last meeting when she wore her converse with a dress and appreciated her laid back, ultra-feminine style.

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Celebrities, models and fashion’s finest were all in attendance.  Fern Mallis, Ana Maria Sandegren of Precious7.com, Ashley Dobson, Supermodel Denise Bidot, Bonang, Geneva S. Thomas of Bravo’s “Blood, Sweat & Heels” and many more.

ANA MARIA SANDEGREN OF PRECIOUS7.COM AND DENISE BIDOT, SUPERMODEL
GENEVA S. THOMAS OF BLOOD,SWEAT & TEARS
NATURI NAUGHTON
BYRON LARS AND BONANG
MODELS-NAIMAH TERRY AND MOCHA MERCILUS

Models seen on the runway were from MSA Models, Major and True Model Management. TMM was the official model management sponsor of Byron Lars Beauty Mark. Jenna Rusnak(@thecurvyrebel), Frankie Tavares(@frankietavares), were just a few of the True Model Management models gracing the runway. As hard as it was to take your eyes off of Byron Lars’ beautifully patterned dresses, Tiannia Barnes, a luxury shoe designer, sponsored the Italian made stilettos featured in the show.  My favorite, the mustard fringe heels. The handmade, couture accessories were created by The Sheila Gray Collection. The best of accessories to compliment the best of NYFW.

TRUE MODEL MANAGEMENT AND THEIR MODELS
TIANNIA BARNES
TIANNIA BARNES LUXURY SHOES

 

All photos by Alec Turner and Jonathan Rodriguez

Written by Jovanna Reyes

Curves Rock Slays Again…

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Tykesha Reed and Chanell Jones, the sister duo producers of Curves Rock Fashion Weekend, continue to give life to the plus fashion industry.  The event, held in Baltimore, Md at the Marriott Hotel in Camden Yards, was packed with Curvy fashionistas from Cleveland, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and the DMV area.  The audience made up of hopeful models, Plus bloggers and other industry professionals.

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Celebrity stylist, Denise Caldwell(top left), Plus Model(top right), Stylist and Blogger, Nanthale Collins with Ready to Stare, Alysse Dalessandro and her mother. 

Lonnie Bee, comedian of Youtube fame, hosted the event. 

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Designers Tru Diva Designs,  Alek Risimnic Couture, Wes Taylor Designs, Ashley Stewart, House of Diggnity, JBri Designs and Total Chicness Boutique inspired the audience with one of a kind garments, innovative designs and the feeling of inclusion that cannot be imitated elsewhere.

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“FRINGED” with Jill Alexander Designs at PNO 2015

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The casual and effortless grace of the “Jill Alexander” woman is easily attainable with her new collection seen at PNO 2015.  The soft color palette and luxe stretch fabrics were eye candy.  Her use of purple to accent her lighter pieces were perfect to fight the upcoming winter doldrums.  Her fringe technique on her skirts and dresses were on trend and are perfect for the curvy woman, who can carry off a little more than a smaller body type.   The lovely, Jeannie Ferguson started the showcase off with the ivory fringed sheath, perfect for the holidays or an evening out.  Nicole Zepeda and Ariella Vazquez were graceful ballerinas in their ballet inspired wrap dresses and soft, neutral color palettes.  The ‘piece de resistance’, was Vicky Poole in the beautifully designed gold print finale dress.  Perfect for the holidays!  This collection just might get me through winter while I’m “California dreaming”.

JEANNIE FERGUSON IN JILL ALEXANDER DESIGNS
JEANNIE FERGUSON IN JILL ALEXANDER DESIGNS
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NICOLE ZEPEDA IN JILL ALEXANDER DESIGNS
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INDIA ROBINSON IN JILL ALEXANDER DESIGNS

Bravo Housewives or Housework?

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Ok Curvystas, so I am going to raise my hand and admit that I love watching the Housewives series.  I’ve been a fan since the beginning, when the Orange County housewives were still interesting and had money.  Why am I so ashamed to admit that I enjoy watching these catty, over-pumped lipped, frozen-forehead women, that would never invite me to their homes for dinner?  Because I know that I should do something more productive with my time.  I could catch up on the 2000 emails that I’ve never read.  Dust my lampshades and ceiling fans.  Organize my jewelry box.  Hang up the last three picture frames still sitting on the floor of my bedroom….the list is long.

Alright, so you get what I’m saying,  but it is one of the many reasons I need the mind-numbing entertainment of Camille and Kyle’s constant bickering. The need to try to understand why in Kyle’s mind, it’s okay to ditch your sibling and then go to the Polo Lounge with housewives that don’t like or respect her only sister.  “Especially after she tried to defend you at the dinner table in Camille’s house.”  Alright, so I deviate.

Honestly, after a full day at a computer, phone calls with teachers, doctors, bill payments, cleaning the house, laundry for four girls, making dinner, washing dishes, reading social studies chapters to ensure that their homework is right and trying to understand the new math, I would prefer a couple of shots of vodka. Now that I’m a mother of four, I left the woo woos (the vintage, 80′s term for cranberry and vodka) in the club and choose to get the same effect by staring at Nene’s new nose and Kandi’s strange choices in hair design .  Judge me if you want, I’m still a good person.  Time to stop typing.  Watch What Happens with Andy Cohen is about to start and it’s live this week.

FIENDING JEFFREY CAMPBELL!

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Jeffrey Campbell Shoes, how I love you so!  Your spring collection has this shoe addict fiending and foaming at the mouth.  How long must I wait to quell this jonesing I have for your platforms?

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Curvysta Sculpture in HOMEGOODS

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Hi Curvystas!

I’m still in need of some furniture pieces in my new place but am trying to avoid overshopping.  I no longer have my own personal garage to hoard things in anymore, now that I’m a city girl.  My go to place is HOMEGOODS, the sister furniture store to Marshall’s/T.J. Maxx.  They have the best selection of decorative items, at an affordable price.  Here are some of my fave pieces that I would’ve purchased without thinking about it, just because I liked them.  Clutter is no longer an option and therefore I have these lovely pictures to hold on to instead.  Check out the Curvysta sculpture!  LOVE IT!  I’m going to try to find a spot for it somewhere in my house.