"Vent Post"

I recently started shopping online for my new wardrobe. I tend to look for sites that showcase their plus size clothing right along side the other sizes they carry.

One pet peeve of mine is how sites segregate plus size clothing to one tab under the other five to ten tabs that are catering to nonplus size consumers as if we dont noticed this. I can only speak for myself but I think that's a confidence shaker subconsciously. Before I even see the merchandise I am reminded that most of the fashion industry sees me as a lesser.

I've been buying things i wouldn't normally buy. With that being said I look for models that have similar body frames and silhouettes as mine. This is what prompt me to write this "vent post". I know I'm not the first and I won't be the last to voice their discontent on this matter.

You see I'm a plus size girl with small (no hips) hip huge boobs and a flat butt. Most companies don't hire models with these physical attributes which adds another hurdles for me to have to master while online shopping. I can't tell you how many times I've went out on a limb and bought something online for it to arrive at my door step,wrapped and shiny, and quickly see that my hips were not the hips the manufacturer had in mind when crafting this garment.

I see sites like gslovesme.com and I admire how they showcase so many different women with different shapes and sizes. This makes shopping on their site so enjoyable. Ugh well I feel better...later loves

Touch MY Body!

I'm finding a new trend on the rise. I don't know if i'm late for the party but i'm loving everything velvet! Here are a few things i cant wait to get my hands on.

Crushed Velvet Bodysuit 

This sexy piece is everything and more. It can be paired with jeans are worn alone for a sexy date night. Oh! and it also comes in blue...

Plus Size Short Velvet Dress with Tie in Black

This simple yet chic black velvet dress needs to be in everyone's closet. From dinner or a night out with the girls its versatility is undeniable. The front wrap effect is also flattering for us full chested ladies. 

The next Three items all come from Curvy Sense...

PLUS SIZE OFF THE SHOULDER CRUSHED VELVET DRESS

 Nothing like some velvet and color. This dress compliments all skin tones. The off the shoulder detail add character to this dress that makes it sexy and classy at the sametime. Shop today and you can get 15% off your online order.

PLUS SIZE CRUSHED VELVET LACE DRESS

 Silver and black with a little back is all you

need to make this sexy statement scream. Your sugarpie wont be able to keep their hands off of you. 

PLUS SIZE VELVET LEGGINGS 

These leggings are the perfect picnic mall daytime piece with stretch and a pop color to add some flare. these velvet pants are comfy and stylish. 

Baddie on a Budget

Who doesn't like something cute, sexy, and affordable? Here are some of my favorite pieces that any girl on a budget can buy and not feel shoppers guilt. 

1. RainbowShops

Plus Size Slay Graphic Bodycon Dress

This cute and versatile dress is only 8.99 and it come in four different colors. 

2. BOOHOO

Plus Bianca Tape Trim Long Sleeve Midi Dress

3 Plus Size Models You Should Really Get To Know

First on our list is Fluvia Lacerda

This Brazilian bombshell has a face and body only the Gods could have constructed.

Fluvia Lacerda for Mar & Nua, Barcelona

 In June 2011, Full Figured Fashion Week honored Fluvia as Model Of the Year for her contributions to the plus sized fashion community

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Bust Magazine 2012

Fluvia has worked with major brands such as Torrid, Igigi, Monif C. Fashion Bug, and many more. 

SPRING/SUMMER 2014 Mar&Nua Barcelona

Fluvia Lacerda Twitter

Fluvia Lacerda Facebook

Up Next is the stunning Lizzie Miller.

 Lizzie Miller first broke through the glass ceiling when she appeared in a 2009 September issue of Glamour Magazine. Untouched and unclothed Lizzie shared her beauty with the world and we embraced it and admired her.

Lizzie started her career very young and the age of 13 when she entered and Model Search and was signed to the amazing Wilhelmina Modeling Agency in New York. 

Lizzie isn't just a model. she also enjoys being a motivational speaker and being involved in many outreach programs 

All photos via lizziemiller.com

Lizzie Miller Facebook
http://lizziemiller.com/

Third is the brunette bombshell Ashley Graham.

Ashley in Harper’s Bazaar

I was first introduced to Ashley Graham body of work when I heard about her Lane Bryant Commercial being banned for showing too much skin.

Ashley has done everything from Vogue to being the face for multiple Levi campaigns.




Currently Ashley has partnered with Addition Elle  and launched an amazing Lingerie collection

Ashley Commercial Spring Collection from justinervin on Vimeo.


http://www.ashleygraham.com/
The AshleyGraham Collections
Ashley Graham Twitter
Ashley Graham Instagram


All of these women are different and beautiful. They aspire to inspire. I can not wait to see whats next for these talented women.

A Perfect 14 Teaser Trailer

Jihan Elly Mayday Kerosene Deluxe

"This film explores the controversial term plus-size and the divisive influence it has on society by interviewing designers, 

photographers, standard models, agencies, magazine editors, industry leaders and plus-size pioneers in the meccas of the fashion 

world. It combines the stories of the models with an exploration of the largely ignored topic of weightism, one of the last 

acceptable types of discrimination. Interviewing experts in the field of fat studies and body image, the film also exposes the 

collective unconsciousness of size-based segregation. It also asks the question of the media's responsibility in its single focus 

portrayal of thin role models and how it takes a heavy toll on the self confidence and body image of women.

A Perfect 14 shows the desperate need for diversity and a true reflection of today's society in our media and role models. The 

subjects of the film are determined to eliminate the established perception in society that one size fits all."

via APerfect14.com

Elly Mayday is one of the fastest rising plus-size Canadian models in the world today. At 25, Elly 

discovers she has an extremely 

rare form of ovarian cancer but continues to model even through her rapid weight and hair loss. 

Temporarily set back by her illness, 

she has to wait until she has recovered to sign her dream contract with one of the largest modelling 

agencies in New York. With 

over a hundred thousand fans on social media, Elly has become an inspiration to women who deal 

with body image issues on a daily basis.

Kerosene Deluxe is a legendary European plus-size model whose career has taken her throughout the 

world and has

appeared in lingerie line for plus-size women

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countless fashion magazines and covers. Her traumatizing childhood has fueled her passion as a 

spokesperson against fat shaming 

and bullying. Kerosene dispenses wisdom to women who struggle with their body image in an advice 

column for the newsstand

publication Missy/Ink Magazine. With the support of her dedicated husband she is working toward 

the goal of creating her own

Laura Wells is an established international top model from Australia who was named Woman of the 

Year by

 Plus Model Magazine. At first she refused to become a model when approached because of doubts 

about her 

body “not looking like the 'norm'”. She is an ambassador for Greenpeace and the Sydney Breast 

Cancer 

Foundation and is an avid positive and healthy body image promoter. Using her degree in science, 

her goal is 

start a career in television in order to educate the public in environmental concerns.

Giovanna Morales Vargas | Director | giovanna@aperfect14.com
James Earl O'Brien | Producer & Editor | james@aperfect14.com