Wondering what I’ve been up to? Building my home studio. I may not model anymore, but here’s a fun little video showing I still got it!
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My Long Overdue Update (Part One)
Hello guys and gals!
Well, let’s be honest. It’s been a few years since I’ve posted on this blog. I’m sorry for leaving all of my readers, though it seems like your support for Curvy And Curious somehow hasn’t faded. I guess we are a strong community! I guess that meand I should feel comfortable sharing my story with you…
Let’s call this Chapter 1)
It was 2014, Curvy And Curious was still in full swing, but behind the scenes things were becoming a bit too much. I ended up struggling with Bipolar disorder, and left my family to move in with a male Photographer I hardly knew to Newark, NJ (not a very nice place). We turned the place into a studio. I went slowly from being a confident model to fading behind the scenes as abuse started going on – both mental and physical. I learned how to work the camera, assisting on photo and video shoots. However, soon things took a turn for the worse after he started becoming more and more abusive, sending me into a downward spiral.
One day in October, 2015 it all came crashing down and I had had enough. I decided that was it. I decided it was time to boss up and get the police involved. He was taken away and a weight was lifted. I was free from the negative force keeping me from living my life. Now it was time to start over.
I was all alone with just my cameras, and had to learn to make due with what I had invested in. Practice makes perfect, and I have now been a professional photographer on my own for over 4 years now. I’ve had my own Portrait Studio for the past year and a half. I also am an expert Real Estate photographer. I have also Filmed abd Edited an award winning Documentary film called “Fascination: Helena’s Story.”
If it hadn’t been for the man that tore me down into shreds of nothing, I wouldn’t be the strong, successful, single and strong woman that I am today. Am I still damaged from what he did to me? Of course – soneone I loved tried to take my life. But would I change it for anything in the world? Not now I wouldn’t.
Keep an eye out for two of my shoots being published in two of Black And Black Magazine’s March issues!
Feel free to send in any questions about where I’ve been the past few years and any ideas to get CurvyandCurious going again!
Please check out my photography work at WWW.ELLIPORTRAITS.COM
Keep Curvy and Stay Curious
Thrift Store Swagg 2 is RESCHEDULED
Hello Curvy Girls!
Today was planned for the event, Thrift Store Swagg 2, but unfortunately is being rescheduled to January 11th, 2014 due to inclement weather.
It’s ok though, more time to clean out your closets and get your early bird tix at http://www.thriftswagg2.eventbrite.com
Keep Curvy and Stay Curious
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Thrift Store Swagg 2 – Early Bird Tickets on Sale Now!!
Get your tickets online now for $15!
They will be $20 at the door so don’t miss out!
Thrift Store Swagg 2! Plus Size Clothing Exchange Returns to NYC
It’s Baaaack!
Thrift Store Swagg is a clothing exchange, shopping, and runway event that was first held on October 12, 2013 by Curvy And Curious. Since the event was such a hit, we are now getting ready to do it all again! This time we will be donating toys to Toys for Tots and again, all extra clothes will be donated to Goodwill.
Thrift Store Swagg 2 will be held at Break Bar and Billiards, located at 32-04 Brodway, Long Island City, NY 11106. $15 admission gets you half price drinks and free pool all day, plus the clothing exchange! Bring your best gently used clothes and trade them for other peoples’ hot looks! Also enjoy a fashion runway show by Oh So Fabulous Boutique and Curvy Girlz Lingerie. Don’t forget to shop with Chocolate Cream Beauty Supply too!
Tickets on sale for $15 now at http://www.ThriftSwagg2.eventbrite.com
Click the flyer below for all the details!
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Buzz Around the Web: Evolution Of Curves NYC Finale 2013
On November 9th, 2013, One Chance Entertainment held its 4th Annual Evolution of Curves Tour Finale in NYC. This charitable show rocked the DiMenna Center for Performing Arts. This event was a huge success and many media outlets came out to capture the dangerous curves in the building! Check out all of the photos and videos from around the web!
Photos by Doug Swaim – Never Forgotten Photography
Also make sure to check out Full Blossom Magazine‘s Nicole Flores’ blog Xponential Curves coverage of the event!
Stay Curvy and Keep Curious!
Thrift Store Swagg Plus Size Clothing Exchange was a Success!
On October 12th, 2013, CurvyAndCurious held it’s first event, “Thrift Store Swagg” Plus Size Clothing Swap and Runway show at Pioneers Bar in NYC. The event was a lot of fun – Full figured women from all over brought bags of gorgeous clothes to exchange for new ones! I know I’ve been enjoying my new wardrobe. Ose (Uh-Seh) and Mad! Couture showed some fabulous looks on our gorgeous models (more pics coming soon), and I even previewed my line pf upcycled t-shirts 🙂 This is a must-repeat event! Check out the photos by Turf Photography below!
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Fashion With A Passion Fundraiser Photos
Hey Curvy Girls!
I was blessed enough to work with Unique Blend Models last weekend at the Fashion with a Passion Show. Take the time to check out the amazing photos by Rick Jones and Doug Swaim!
RJones Photography:
http://rjonesphotographyllc.smugmug.com/Fashion-With-a-Passion-Fund/i-xxNq6v7/A
Doug Swaim:
http://www.nfphotography.com/f111430186
Here are my shots 🙂
FASHION WITH A PASSION Fundraiser Fashion Show
Order tickets via Eventbrite:
http://ubmfashionwithapassion-efbevent.eventbrite.com/
Tickets are $25.00 general admission and $40.00 VIP
Ladydoves Self Enrichment Organization and Unique Blend Models together with their friends Fashion Avenue News Magazine presents Fashion with a Passion Fundraiser to be held on October 5, 2013 at the NY Hotel Pennsylvania located at 401 7th avenue (at 33rd street), New York, New York. This wonderful event is to benefit our scholarship fundraiser which will assist underprivileged high school graduates in their goal to pursue their college education.
The event will include a fashion show that provides an entertaining and inspiring demonstration of models showcasing todays high-fashion designs with musical entertainment from local artists along with vending opportunities during the show.
TIME: 6:00PM-10:00PM
SPONSORS: Occasions Banquet & Catering Hall, Diva Dynasty Magazine
DESIGNERS: Juul Couture, Douglas Says, Dee Couture, Lonie Cisco, Azure-Marie, D. Diamond by Daniel Kydd, Kianna Marie Tracy, FJC, RicLamar and Ashley Stewart
ASHLEY STEWART collection will be on the runway.
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Rick Jones, Doug Swaim
MEDIA SPONSORS:
Ernest Jackson, CEO of MNS Media…StricklyForThePromo, Fashion Avenue News Magazine
MUAS: Yvette Hunter-Bennett, LabelleLadiva Enterprises LLC, Alice Young (DivaEye Studio, Glam Squad AC, Iesha Nicole Mua
PERFORMERS: La SoStereo, Alyssa-Marie Prendergast
AFTER PARTY LOCATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED!
Get Your Tickets Now! – PLUS SIZE Thrift Trade
Come trade your best used outfits for better ones at “Thrift Store Swag!” There will be a Clothing Swap, runway show, Happy hour specials, Live DJ, Photography, and more!
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