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Curvy Event: Curve Nation Brings Fashion Powerhouse to Orlando!

Guess what is happening in Orlando this weekend curvy divas? Events organizer, Curve Nation is hosting a fashion weekend of exponential proportions in the City Beautiful at the International Palms Resort & Conference Center in Orlando, July 11, 12 &14Who is Curve Nation, and what do I mean by exponential?  First, Curve Nation is an organization that hosts events geared towards plus-sized and curvy women; but not just for us curvy divas, our tall and handsome men are included as well.
Photo from: http://www.clubcurvenation.com/#!expo-2014/c18yv

After reaching out to Kimberley Dolson, I received an invite to Curve Nation's Kickoff Welcome Reception this Friday, July 11th! Of course I jumped at the opportunity.  This happening event is being lauded as Curve Nation's first Annual Plus Size Expohosted by plus model and star of Curvy Girls on NUVOtv, the fabulous Rosie Mercado.

Why did I say exponential?  Well, just look at the planned activitieswho will be making appearances and what they will be sharing with attendees to the conference and expo!  

Lifetime’s Double Divas, Molly Hopkins and Cynthia Decker of LiviRae Lingeriewill speak about breast health and how to fit our undergarments, yes, those bras can be a handful (pun intended)!  

Kelly Glover, media personality and blogger of BigCurvyLove.com and creator of the project 50 Fat Dateswill share about sex, dating and the plus size woman.

You will be able to shop, attend a pool party, a fashion show, and have a massage for your tired, but happy feet.  There will be experts on hand to offer health assessments as well, kind of like a one-stop bee-hive of activities geared to all of us!

On Saturday night, get your party on by attending Curve Nation’s Curves in Paradise Party, and a meet and greet with Rosie Mercado; CEO and Founder of Full Figured Fashion Week, Gwen DeVoe, whom I've had the pleasure of "interviewing" (by email) for an article write up I did earlier this year, will also be launching the next phase of her career at this event. This is the last year DeVoe will be presenting Full Figured Fashion Week in New York - (angels out there, I want to be at this event).  At the Expo, she will be speaking on personal branding and discussing what she has learned touring the country scouting models for Full Figured Fashion Week.  DeVoe will also be filming the first episode of her new talk show, Mogul Moments.

It is wonderful to note that Curve Nation has partnered with Dress for Success of Greater Orlando, who has a major need for work appropriate suits and separates for women sizes 14 and overA silent auction will be held and donations are being accepted. All proceeds will go to the charity.

So hop on the bandwagon curvy divas & gents who love us, check out the registration for the Expo includes swag bag with samples and other items provided by sponsors and vendors, among other things!

Think of the connections you can and will make when you attend the Curve Nation Plus Size Community Expo.  It's a great way to learn more about our plus-size community! So, tell me, is that exponential or what?!!!

Do visit http://www.clubcurvenation.com and also contact Kimberly Dolson for more information about the conference and Curve Nation

See you at the Welcome Reception on Friday!!

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