Curvy Events:Love Thy Curves Showcase

I'm always stoked to hear about curvy events, especially in my  hometown curvy divas.  Two months ago, I had the pleasure of meeting the team from Beyond the Curves Boutique, a plus size online retailer whose clothing was oh so curvilicious!  On October 18, 2014, they will be hosting a Showcase in partnership with A Grind Time Productions Event (a new promotions company that is geared towards helping small businesses further their success), appropriately named Love Thy Curves Showcase!  The event's hostess will be Alyssa "Redd" Carswell, yes "The Luscious Loudmouth" from Season 12 of Oxygen Reality TV's Bad Girl Club.

I managed to have a chat with Owner, Elizia 'Lizzy' Pierre, along with Co-Owner, Kenya 'KeKe' Hodge to get the 411 on their upcoming showcase.

Fabulously Curvy (FabCurvy): 
Is this your first event of this type?

Beyond The Curves Boutique (BTCB): 
Yes this is our first event of this type.

FabCurvy: What does your upcoming event mean to you as a fashion brand for curvy women?

BTCB: To me this event means allowing plus size women to showcase their modeling talents, as well as, letting the curvy women in the community know that there is a boutique that caters solely to them and fit their curvy needs.

FabCurvy: You said you were introducing, or bringing more exposure to your brand (not your exact words), would you consider this a "reinvention" of your brand?

BTCB: No, I wouldn't consider this as a reinvention, but an introduction. We are only 7 months old, and (we) need exposure.

FabCurvy: What are your views on how far fashion for women of size have come?

BTCB: I feel that the fashion for women of size has grown, but still has a lot of growing to do. Over the years, the trend for women of size has become more up-too-date and in style. I feel that there are still a few clothing companies that aren't trendy enough for the extra curvy woman that isn't a “normal” plus size woman.

FabCurvy: I like that observation! What type of fashion do you offer for curvy women?

BTCB: We offer trendy casual, and business casual wear for curvy women.

FabCurvy: Ultimately, what is your hope, and your goal as a plus size brand?

BTCB: My goal is to provide a brand that plus size women will love, and feel confident in wearing and bring up their confidence as well.  I hope that when a plus size woman wears, and visits our website, they see that we are here to show them that curves are meant to be shown off and worn with confidence.

FabCurvy: Amen to that!  How would you like us as curvy women to think of your clothing?

BTCB: I would like curvy women to think of my clothing as chic, classy, and form fitting.

This event will showcase the merchandise from Beyond the Curves Boutique with a fashion show of beautiful plus size models. Special guest host Redd from Bad Girls Club Season 12 and a live performance by Orlando's own Ralphdeem. There will also be  music,vendors and liquor. 

So not only will you be able to shop exclusive styles from Beyond the Curves boutique, you will be able to enjoy a fashion show, shop other vendors, and get your drink on!  Sounds like a plan to me!  

If you are a vendor and would like to be a part of this curvy showcase, go to the website linked below to complete the vendor application; and while you're on the website, take a look around and check out Beyond The Curves Boutique's fashion conscious styles!

Don't forget, the Love thy Curves Showcase happens at the International Palms Resort & Conference Center on October 18th,  8p

$15 General Admission $30 VIP

Tickets can be purchased on their website www.beyondthecurvesboutique.com