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Curvy Girl Spotlight of January – Ashley Terry
Name: Ashley Terry
Age: 25
Measurements: 47 – 42 – 52
Age: 25
Measurements: 47 – 42 – 52
Size: 38G / 18
Location: Raleigh, NC & Hampton Roads area of VA
Tell us a little bit about yourself?
I am from Portsmouth, VA. I moved to Raleigh, NC to go to Shaw University. That is where I began modeling. In 2006 I joined a plus size modeling troupe called Pure Elegance. I have a BS in Business Management and one in Accounting. I am still living in Raleigh and building my print portfolio. My goal is to do runway full-time.
What inspired you to get into modeling?
I have always been into fashion and when I stepped on a runway I fell in love!
What type of modeling have you done?
I have done runway and print.
What are your likes and dislikes about modeling?
Again, I LOVE runway and how being on the stage empowers me.
I do not like worrying if people will like my work.
Are you with any modeling agencies or teams?
No.
What words would you use to describe your personal style?
Versatile, Frugal, 40’s
What is your guilty pleasure when it comes to fashion?
I love shopping and I cannot pass up a good deal whether it’s a sale, thrift buy, or free.
What does Curvy and Curious mean to you?
It means to be shapely and open. We should not hide from the world just because we have a more meat on our bones.
What type of advice have you been given that you would give to aspiring models?
If it’s your dream, go for it at 100%. I think you need full dedication to reach your full potential.
Where can Curvy and Curious viewers see more of you?
IG: @TerrysThe1 / http://instagram.com/Terrysthe1
Hiphopnc.com (Women’s Empowerment 2013 fashion show video)
I have the Bridal, Fashion and Couture Convention coming on February 16, 2014 in Norfolk, VA. Also some promo shoots in 2014.
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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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- Thrift Store Swagg Plus Size Clothing Exchange was a Success! (curvyandcurious.com)
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!
The Model Bag Rules
So lately I’ve noticed that most new models have no idea what to bring to fittings or shows. This is ok girls! We all start somewhere and I am going to share with you the necessities of your MODEL BAG!
The NECESSITIES
1) The Bag – A small suitcase is convenient and about the perfect size. Remember – backstage is always cramped so you dont want to take up too much space. Try something like this to put your sacred belongings in:
2) The Shoes – 2 pair – Black pumps and Nude pumps. Heel must be at least 3″ and no wedges. Good to bring an extra pair of black open toe and/or a colorful choice with you just in case.
Jessica Simpson Nude Pumps
Steve Madden Black Pumps
3) SHAPEWEAR! – This is important no matter how great your figure is. Shapewear smooths you under tight garments and distribute your weight more evenly. This is a MUST! Check out my article here for my best shapewear picks.
4) Stockings – Ah, the one I didn’t even know about until as of late. Nylons are great to have on hand. thank god I brought them to my last runway show 🙂
5) BRAS! – Lots of them! OK, maybe I’m just a little too obsessed with boobs, but I wear a full-coverage bra (like this) to every fitting or show, and bring at least 2-3 more (black strapless, white strapless, black convertible), plus bandeau tops in case I need to smooth things out. Check out this article all about my favorite bras.
6) Foundation – This is another one I just learned how important it really is. I prefer to bring a full eyeshadow palette along with all my makeup necessities. Most makeup artists I know reccomend Smashbox High Definition, but for us drugstore-budget girls, I personally use Revlon PhotoReady Airbrush Mousse Foundation.
$39.99 at Sephora.com
$12.99 at Ulta.com
I hope you ladies have found this helpful! From now on, anyone I spot WITHOUT a full model bag will be immediately directed to the nearest computer to visit CurvyAndCurious.com!
Keep Curvy and Stay 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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PLUS SIZE Clothing Exchange & Fashion Event!
I am hosting my first clothing exchange!
| Date/Time: October 12th, 2013 1pm – 6pmLocation: Pioneers Bar NYC 138 w. 29th (b/t 6th & 7th) New York, NYHAPPY HOUR SPECIALS ALL DAY FOR PARTY GO-ERS!!!Admission: $20 Contact: Emilie Alpert & Tahirah Sharif Here’s how it works: For every item of clothing you donate, you get to take a brand new piece home with you! The more you bring, the more you take! This is not only a clothing exchange and shopping day, but also a great place to network, meet people, party your ass off! We Plan to have some awesome Vintage & Retro style designers give us a live show!! Show up at ON TIME by 2pm please so we can swap all sizes Sizes 12 and up only! **PLEASE BRING CLEAN, FASHIONABLE CLOTHING ONLY** Events will include: |
ASHLEY STEWART Model Explosion – In-Store Show – August 17th, 2013
Myself and these other lovely ladies will be not only having an in store runway show, but also will be live mannequins at the store! Pageant contestants will be donning our sashes! Presented by D.I.V.A. NYC Pageant 2014!
Click the Pic for all the details!
Energy Up Yo! Brunch – August 18th, 2013
I’ll be geting my groove on with the other lovely ladies thanks to Catherine Schuller! Come support Energy Up! Click the Pic for all the details!
Am I Curvy or Fat – What’s the Difference?
Fat /fat/
Adjective: Having a large amount of excess flesh
Curvy /ˈkərvē/
Adjective: (esp. of a woman’s figure) Shapely and voluptuous
Hmm… “excess amount of flesh” sounds pretty relative. I know plenty of girls who have “excess flesh,” but they are far from what I would consider “fat.” (Don’t you hate that?) So, all in all, I see that must draw he conclusion hat all of us curvy girls are fat. There, I said it. We are fat. But we can still be curvy too – no matter how fat you are.
@PreciousKissOfDeath and myself (@xosersclub) on instagram
This weekend was filled with new experiences. I went to a runway show in Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn. I had work prior, so I was fashionably late. I sat down next to a young, African-American, plus size girl to change my shoes. Dressed in an all black sweatshirt and sweatpants at a block party on a hot summer day, she asks me, “Do you do a lot of modeling?” I told her somewhat, and that I do more acting and such. We engaged in some conversation, and I found out she was only 11 1/2 years old! I told her about this site, and I hope she reads this.
Anywho, after our little talk and mingling with some beautiful straight size models, I realized that – not only was the I only other Full-Figured model there, but I was also the only white person there. Hey, no problem with that, but needless to say I stood out like a sore thumb. Well I made it through my walk, but during the final walk around, I fell on my fat ass at the end of the runway! As the crowd gasped, I gracefully grabbed the next girl’s hand, stood up, an kept walking. The crowd applauded. I stopped feeling fat and felt curvy. If I could make it through that, I could make it through anything. At the same time, I felt like I showed that young girl how hard modeling can really be sometimes.
We are Plus Sized, BBWs, Fill Figured, Curvy, Thick, PHAT, and Fat, but we are as sexy as we want to be as long as we dress right, look right, and keep a fabulous mentality!
Keep Curvy and Stay Curious
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