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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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Curvy Girl Spotlight of November: Ms. Candy J


This month’s Curvy Girl will be rocking the runway alongside Emilie Alpert, Founder of CurvyAndCurious.com! Watch out for these ladies on Saturday, November 9th, 2013 at the Evolution Of Curves NYC Finale Show for Haiti! Visit http://nyceofcurvesfinale.eventbrite.com for your tickets now!
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Name: Ms. Candy J.
Age: 23
Measurements: 40D-35.5-50
Location: Bronx, NY
Tell us a little bit about yourself?
I am an aspiring actress and model. I recently relocated to New York from Miami, FL. I’ve lived here for two months and I am just getting used to the big city. I love the entertainment industry and I am very much dedicated to making a lucrative career in modeling and acting. I have trained at Barbizon School of Modeling and Acting. I have experience as an extra in film, television, and commercial. I also love to sing, I would to see if there is a possibility of me making it in the music industry, but I know that I need to work on it a little more. I am planning on taking acting classes and vocal lessons to hone my craft and make myself more marketable.
What inspired you to get into modeling?
I’ve wanted to model since I was 13
What type of modeling have you done? (runway, glamour, print, etc)
Plus Size Fashion, Commercial, Runway, and Print
What are your likes and dislikes about modeling?
I dislike that there are so many limited opportunities for plus size models who are not 5’9″
I like the fact that so many aspiring plus size models are making the opportunity for themselves
Are you with any modeling agencies or teams?
I am the President of an up and coming modeling agency in South Florida, Star Plus Model. But I am not a part of any agency.
Appearance is a big factor in the fashion world.  What words would you use to describe your personal style?
I have a versatile personality, so when it comes to my style
What does Curvy and Curious mean to you?
Curvy and Curious, I love my curves and I want to see just how far I can make it in this industry
Where do you want to be 1 year from now in the modeling industry?
I want to be on the cover of Plus Model Magazine and I want to be the featured model in music videos and commercials
What type of advice have you been given that you would give to aspiring models?
I was once told that preparation plus opportunity equals success. So if you want to be a  model do your research and invest in yourself don’t wait for opportunities to come to you go out and find them.
Where can Curvy and Curious viewers see more of you?
Twitter: @MsModelBehavior
IG: MsModelBehavior22

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!

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