Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Caner Awareness month, and in honor of the all women affect by this disease I'm dedicating this weeks post to the women who continue to fight the good fight and look beautiful will battling their illness.Before researching Breast Cancer, I didn't know much about it. The most I knew without researching is that it is deadly to some, and treatments include radiation treatment and/or mastectomy. I was basically ignorant to the causes of this illness. The first I found in my research was that Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 women. Let's rewind that...1 in 8 woman, can you imagine that? Well, imagine this; get seven of your closest friends together, now visualize that one of you statistically may have a high chance of developing breast cancer. Scary right!

 What's the facts? 

Breast Cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal breast cells. It occurs as a result of abnormality in genes that regulate the growth of healthy cells. The presents of the mutated cells can divide like normal healthy cells usually do, and continue to replicate itself until a tumor is formed. 

There are 2 types of tumors. Tumors can be benign which isn't dangerous or it can be malignant which can has not only the ability to be dangerous, but deadly. Most likely cancerous, malignant cells can spread to other parts of the body causing the process to repeat.

*Information provided from BreastCancer.org

Fabulous regardless of diagnosis!

In fashion, we tend to want to make everything appear perfect regardless of the chaos born of trying to give the appearance of being flawless. In life we all know that avoiding chaos is damn near impossible, so instead of celebrating the the false sense of perfection we all crave; we should embrace if only for a moment the fact that beauty is found within. 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awarness Month I've found several retailers and designers that have georgous items that we all can wear to show support to women who fight everyday. 

(NOTE: these items are not all associated with Breast Cancer Awarness, I just thought it would be a great way for us plus sized girls to show support.)

We can show our support through fashion!

Zelie for She

Monif C

Bella Rene'

Torrid

Eloquii 

Hips & Curves

Amazon.com

Nordstrom

Asos Curve

Together We Conquer, Divided We Fall!

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Curves and Fashion Shows!

Hi Beautiful People! Last night I attended Fashion Bang Out Fashion Show in Newark, NJ; this event also supported Breast Cancer and many audience members participated in the Walk that took place earlier in the day. I was also there to support one of Fashion Plus's Beauties of the Week who walked in the show. I'm here to tell you that the designers showed up and showed off! Of course, I have my favorites and YES! there were defiantly crowd pleasers, but (there is always a but right?) I wanted to see more from the full figured community. The designers had great collections only most were for the "sweet & petite" and not for the "thick & sexy." Although, there were two designers who showcased mostly plus size garments( only very few sweet & petite) one of them show outfits were geared more for a older woman. What happened to the early 20's to mid 30's ladies?

The other designer was in a word "AWESOME" she had a different style that really brought out a woman's curves no matter the age range she was in. Most of her outfits were African inspired, and for me it was love at first sight. Unfortunately I don't have any websites, but I promise I will do some digging and post them as soon as I can. I was also happy to see that even the designers that featured small models had a few curvy girls in their roster with beautiful clothing on; however, those outfits won't fit a woman bigger than a size 18.... Well, we win some; we lose some...

Overall, we were kind of left out. For all the progress Full Figured Fashion has made there was almost no evidence of it last night. That was the only part I would have changed( well that and I would have gotten a better seat).

The fashion show itself was a great event to attend; I really got inspired by the hosts, the presenters, the designers, and last but NOT least the confidence of the models! I don't know if I could ever do what they have done, but I do know one thing they came there with a purpose and the fulfilled it with not even a hint of hesitation; and for that and the awareness that was raised for Breast Cancer I salute you!

Stay Beautiful, Confident, and Sexy!

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