Blogging from my hotel room in Everett Wa at the nicest Holiday Inn I’ve ever seen…no really?!
They have marble and chandeliers in the lobby! I’m here as a judge and sponsor of the Washington Plus America pageant and so honored to be here to help select the first WA Miss Plus America and to have Skorch as an official sponsor!!
Will bring you more pics and video, but here is day 1 with my roomie, plus industry mogul *she’ll deny if you say to her face* Chenese Lewis….the FIRST Miss Plus America! Stay tuned for more pictures and video, and if you’re in Everett WA, you can still buy a ticket to see who wins! Visit www.waplusamerica.com and tweet @waplusamerica! Visit on Facebook too http://www.facebook.com/WAPLUSAMERICA.
All my life I’ve struggled with finding cute tall boots that would fit my 19.5″ calf. Luckily, I have a size 11 foot, so I know I have an easier time of it than most of my wide calf friends. This last fall, I went on an obsessed crazy person search to find cute custom tall boots. Luckily, I found the ones from Torrid that I’m wearing in the picture above, and thanks to a tip from Sarah Sapora, Director of Marketing for Sealed With A Kiss Designs, I learned of DUO Boots. Honestly, why did I not know of them before? I place that offers cute and quality boots custom to YOUR foot and calf measurement – genius. They are pricier, but everyone I know that has purchased boots from DUO sings their praises – this is why I’m proud to partner with them to introduce you to DUO.
My favorites are the brown boots! My picks are the VERDANA and the TAMORA. And, the best part? Shipping is FREE to the US!
You must check out www.duoboots.com, you’ll be pleasantly surprised .
Meet The Plump Pinay bloggers Stacy and Danah. These women are so inspiring and empowering and we are so excited to share with you an exclusive interview and a peek into why these ladies are catching the world by storm with their Body Love Warrior blog.
After numerous attempts to become skinny and stay skinny which resulted to eating disorders (Stacy suffered from Anorexia-Bulimia for 7 months while Danah got obsessed with calorie counting and over exercising), the twins finally learned how to accept the way their bodies were meant to be–voluptuous and chunky.
Their commitment towards self-love combined with the exhaustion from the world full of corrupt views on body image sparked ideas into writing about body appreciation. Seeing plus size models from the US and Europe, and wonderful fat positive websites finally urged the sisters to sit on their thinking chairs and start typing to promote this body revolution in their wonderful motherland, the Philippines.
We are so glad they did!! You’re going to love their one-on-one’s, a must read!
This issue is proudly presented by Karen Kane, luxury fashion for sizes 14-22. www.karenkane.com
UK based label Anna Scholz has been a favorite of mine for years. I’m a huge fan of prints and color but the combination of Anna Scholz’s luxury and ability to create unexpected pieces for curvy women are what set the brand apart. I had a chat with the one and only Anna Scholz about her spring 2012 collection and here’s what she had to say: Click to read interview and view all the images >>
By Jovanna Reyes, Skorch Special Projects Creative Director www.curvysta.com
We are so excited to bring you this exclusive issue featuring one of our favorite plus designers! Qristyl Frazier is a designer and plus size brand on the rise. Skorch was able to catch up with her right on the brink of her launch of the Epitome Collection with Lane Bryant on January 24th.
Read my one-on-one interview with Qristyl and a photoshoot we did for her new pieces. It was such a fun shoot and I can NOT wait to wear some QFD Cóllection!
QFD Cóllection will be available in select Lane Bryant Stores and
We are so excited to announce that Skorch Network owner, Jessica Kane, has just joined the Perez Hilton family as a plus fashion contributor for the fashion site, Coco Perez, alongside Skorch favorite, Netta P!
You most likely recognize our cover girl Nina from the hit gossip show, TMZ, but there is so much more to this woman and we are so honored to have had the opportunity to sit down and chat, one-on-one.
It’s so cool when you meet a woman like Nina who has worked so hard for everything she has and truly breaking down barriers. My favorite quote was one about tenacity and how it’s undervalued….Nina, I absolutely agree. One of the things team Skorch is most known for is their tenacity and I think it’s our most powerful trait. I’m so proud of team Skorch for pulling this all together. Cali Ann Lee for making it happen and Marcy Guevara for the awesome interview, you ladies rock.
Check out Nina modeling Pinup Girl Clothing exclusively for SKORCH!
Watch our exclusive behind the scenes interview with Nina Parker!
Fun Facts about Nina!
Describe your style: Funky, with a little bit of classic thrown in.
Favorite makeup brand(s) : MAC devotee, but have been cheating with NARS.
Your go to spot for makeup/beauty item: Naimie’s beauty supply in LA. AMAZING spot. Tons of makeup, brushes, skin care and hair products in one place.
Inexpensive beauty tip: Wash your face every night before bed. It’s annoying but so necessary.
Red lipstick (do or don’t): Do
Favorite technology gadget: My iphone, can’t live without it.
Twitter or Facebook & why?: Both. Facebook for the friends, Twitter for the public.
Celeb crush?: COMMON!!!!!!! I love him.
Fav celeb interview: Toni Braxton, she was fun and goofy. Not at all diva-like.
Who inspires you?: I’m really inspired by my peers. Other young women in entertainment like Karen Civil or Issa Rae who are on their grind and working like crazy to make their dreams come true. It keeps me focused and positive.
Top 5 songs on your playlist: Do ya thang – Rhianna, Thinking about you – Frank Ocean, Talk that Talk – Rihanna, Rack City-Tyga, Underground Kings – Drake
Stilettos or Flats: Stilettos all day!
Favorite quote that inspires you to keep pushing. I heard Oprah say once, “I don’t mind failure, but I have to have done everything I possibly could to succeed”. I try to apply that to situations when I get frustrated.
Tell us something we don’t know about you: I am a nerd at heart. I love the Twilight books, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter.
How different is life today than a year ago? I’m Working at a new network and show… it’s a total change!
Would you change anything? Nope!
Any thoughts on these words: plus size, curvy, thick, voluptuous, bombshell. I hate the word thick, I don’t know why, but it bugs me. lol
Last Saturday my daughter and I went to see the Dallas Black Dance Theatre company perform. My daughter’s teacher, who is in the company, was kind enough to give us 2 tickets. What a BLESSING!! They did an amazing job and my daughter was so inspired and motivated to get more focused on her dance. It was very spur of the moment so I had to wear what I already had on. Ironically, it was a tutu!! lol Because this outfit has sort of a ballet meets military theme I thought it would be fun to pose in some military positions.
Position 1: “ATTEN…TION!!!” (with a handbag of course) lol
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