Live shows + Parties + Drinks + PLUS SIZE FASHION = A Good Time!
The Plus Size Diva-Stud Magazine Anniversary Fashion Show was a show I won't soon forget. Plus Size Diva-Stud Magazine is the brain child of Annette Jimenez Creator/CEO/ Plus Model. Filling one of many gaps in the plus size industry, Annette found her nitch with PSDSM.
PSDSM one year anniversary party was held in East Harlems Crystal Ballroom on November 6th. I hate to be late to any event, but dodging NYC traffic is no joke! Allowing myself 2 hours travel time; I drove some of the way, took a bus, the subway, and because of my poor navigational skills the CHEAPEST NYC cab ride ever to reach my destination. Needless to say I was 45 minutes late, but still fabulously dressed if I must say so myself๐ ๐๐๐!
While waiting for the elevator I was had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Louis Prada host of the event, and was also impeccably dressed himself, so in terms of networking the night was off to a good start. Taking my seat it the VIP section I sat among for lack of better word Plus Size Fashion "HEAVY WEIGHTS" like Plus Size Designer JustRaymona and M.U.A, Stylist, and Managing Editor of Full Blossom Magazine Magazine Barbie Armstrong; to say I was in fashion heaven would be an understatement! Through the course of the evening I learned quite a bit from these divas, things from hem lines to proper foundations; being a great student I sat back and absorbed all that I could.
As the models and designers began to showcase their collectons down the runway I readied my phone with anticipation. The collections shown that night were beautiful. Each designer put their imagination and personal style to work showing men's and women's clothing. Each had a "show peice" that was a bit unconventional but nice none the less. I loved each collection, but I was pleasently surprised to see that a good friend of mine
JUUL of
JUUL COUTURE showcased her designs at the show! Not seeing her In a while I had to express how proud and happy I am to see her doing her thang on the runway. Wearing too many hats to count (designer, makeup artist, model, etc.) I know my girl was going to wow me with her collecton, and she did not disappoint!
It's far from easy to take your dream (more like your baby), and the passion you have to persue it and show it to the world (believe me I know, MY FIRST NOVEL IS COMING OUT SOON!). I can't articulate in words how happy I am that I was a witness to hard work, and passion everyone showed. Not just the designers who made the clothing, but the models, organizers, volunteers, hosts/hostesses, and Mrs. Jeminez for pulling it together.
But not everything is rosy in the world of fashion! Not even the cocktails could camouflage the repeated disruptions caused by the music engineer. No show is perfect by any means (and this truth is NOT meant to bash in anyway), with that being said whomever this person was needs to get more practice before he/she books another show. Too obvious to ignore the music would start off fine then when it was time to loop the track, it didn't. Another song would come on, play for a bit then go back to the original track. Also, there was a loud screech or a short period of silence before the song repeated. To the models credit they remained PROFESSIONAL, and in character as they kept modeling through the technical difficulties. The models of PSDSM are a profession and diligent group of men/women with focus as to not have shown any appearance of surprise on their faces, cudos to Annette Jeminez for choosing these models to represent her and Plus Size Diva-Stud Magazine!
This event being the first of many I hope left a lasting impressionon me; I also hope that Annette Jeminez and her team of beauties will continue to inspire plus sizes, straight sizes, and all those that have yet to be claimed! I'm proud and I also appreciate the work that you do in fashion and within your community.
Enough with the talk...ON WITH THE PICS‼️
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