Upstage Beauty Events (UBE) Presents Texas Plus-Size Diva™ (TPSD) Contest

The Texas Plus-Size Diva™ Contest is not just a beauty pageant for plus-size or full-figured women. It is an effort to reposition and rediscover the true beauty and positive image of the plus-size woman.

Because UBE understands the magnitude of the plus size audience and the importance of “image” in today’s society; they are currently sponsoring the Texas Plus Size Diva™ (TPSD) Contest. The Texas Plus-Size Diva™ Contest is not just a beauty pageant for plus-size or full-figured women. It is an effort to reposition and rediscover the true beauty and positive image of the plus-size woman. “Almost half the women in this country are size 12 or larger!” (Betsy Stark, ABC News).

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Highlights of the Upcoming 2011 International Fuller Woman Expo

The 5th Annual International Fuller Woman Expo, the 3rd in the United States, will be held on September 10, 2011 at the Detroit Historical Museum in Downtown Detroit,  Michigan.

The International Fuller Woman Expo features products, services and seminars that give plus size women a day of education, empowerment and enjoyment.   As the largest international consumer event for plus size women, the Expo provides an excellent opportunity for businesses and organizations to target their core audience as well as reinforce their company’s image within the plus size community.

Returning this year is talk show host, comedian and actress Ms. Kim Coles as the keynote speaker. She is best known for her portrayal of Sinclair on the hit television show, “Living Single” , a role that garnered her 4 NAACP Image award nominations. Ms.Coles is the host of the popular game show “Pay it Forward” on BET, making her the 1st African American Woman to ever host a prime-time game show.  Ms.Coles is also the co-host of  “My Black is Beautiful”, a talk show that celebrates the diverse and unique qualities in African American women.

Highlights of the 2011 International Fuller Woman Expo Include:

• DeLores Pressley. The 2009 keynote speaker returns to Detroit, Michigan.  She brings her impressive blend of personal and professional experience to her presentations that allow her to connect with her audience, inspiring and energizing them to take their confidence and success to the next level.
• Plus Modeling 101 with Jeannie Ferguson. As an aspiring model, you want to know all there is to know to make it in the industry. Learn the fundamentals from industry professionals such as Brand Management, challenges facing plus models today and how to overcome them, plus model etiquette, and more.
• Curvy Café. New this year is the “Curvy Café” where you can partake some great food in between all the networking and shopping.
• Curves in Motion Fashion Showcase. Join sponsors IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel and DailyVenusDiva.com in highlighting innovative, ready to wear fashions from around the world. The show presents a showcase exploding with entertainment and fashion for your curves!!  This year’s show will present a special wedding segment for the curvy bride.
• The Evolution of the Revolution” panel discussion. Every year the Fuller Woman Expo discusses ways to elevate the plus community. This year’s topic is “Plus Positivity In A Negative Society”.
• Plus positive Vendors. Businesses that cater to the International Fuller Woman will be in attendance from across the country. They will be bringing with them products and services that cater to the plus size consumer from the inside, out.

Admission to the International Fuller Woman Expo is $10.  This gives you access to the above highlights.  To purchase tickets, to become a vendor or sponsor and for additional information visit www.thefullerwomanexpo.com.

The New Thyck: A Full-Figured Fashion Exhibition

Full-figured organization Thyck Troupe™, set to host its premier fashion event at Creative Lounge Chicago, inspired by Toyota, showcasing innovative plus size designers.

Creative Lounge Chicago, Kokoro Creative and Talent Forum of Libertyville proudly present “The New Tyck: A Full-Figured Fashion Exhibition”.

“The New Tyck” will debut at Creative Lounge Chicago, on Thursday 28th April, 2011 beginning at 6:30pm with a welcome reception, and a 7:15pm show time. Creative Lounge Chicago is located at 1564 N. Damen Ave, 3rd Floor Gallery, Chicago, IL 60618. For tickets and sponsorship information, call 847.582.0555 or visit newthyck.eventbrite.com.

The exhibition’s theme, “The New Tyck” emphasizes originality, boldness, creativity and harmony in the world of full-figured fashion.

As presenting sponsor, Kokoro Creative is collaborating with the ThYck Troupe Organization in providing the creative lounge CHICAGO as a contemporary venue showcasing innovation in the diversity and style of full-figured fashion.

Featured designers include Coldwater Creek, Shavonne Dorsey Designs, Courbes Sera, Crescendo Apparel, J-Na Custom Designs, Just Human, Deztinni, SoundChick Accessories, Butterfly Kiss Lingerie, Chinoo Designs, Her Panache and Chocolate Sushi Couture.

“This will be a very powerful exhibition,” says Tressa Thomas, Founder & Artistic Director of ThYck Troupe Organization, NFP. “Our focus is real women, from all walks of life, showcasing collections from a variety of esteemed Chicago designers. With full-figured fashion increasing in necessity and demand within the worldwide fashion community, ThYck Troupe aims to highlight the incredible talent of plus-size designers and the diverse demographic of women that support it,” Tressa continues.

For more information regarding this exciting exhibition and the ThYck Troupe™ Organization, visit www.thycktroupe.com – or – call 847.582.0555.

For tickets, visit: newthyck.eventbrite.com. Tickets are limited!

About the ThYck Troupe Organization, NFP
ThYck Troupe™ is a non-profit organization founded in 2009, dedicated to the empowerment and success of full-figured women of all ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds pursuing careers in entertainment and seeking training & development for modeling, acting, singing, directing, writing, and producing.

About Creative Lounge Chicago, inspired by Toyota™
Part of the TOYOTA Creative Global Network, the Creative Lounge Chicago evolved from the TOYOTA collaboration with the Chicago fashion world. The lounge promises to be a space that facilitates the interaction between TOYOTA engineers and public opinion leaders, personalities, creative spirits and artists brought together to foment ideas for the betterment of the society of tomorrow.

See ‘Fat Pig’

If you live in the Salem, Oregon area, then you might be interested in going to see Neil LaBute’s latest play entitled ‘Fat Pig’ which opened last week at the Salem Repertory Theatre. As the StatemanshJournal.com reports, LaBute chose this title precisely to make us feel guilty just by saying the name of the play, and therefore getting us into the whole mood of the play. Director by Rhett Luedtke this play toys with our sympathies, engages our emotions and keeps us off balance in this romantic comedy/drama about an uncertain young man and his plus-size girlfriend.

This play will be showing until 2nd March, 2008. Find out more about it and purchase tickets for the show if you’re interested. I’d love to go and watch, but obviously I am way out of the area. If you happen to actually go and see this play, please let me know about it and how it was by commenting below!

Monif C. Invites us to Curvy Girls Night Out

Monif C. is calling all curvy girls, and also the men that love them, to attend the Curvy Girls Nigh Out, the most anticipated event of the year. Curvy Girls Night Out is the ultimate plus size fashion show and shopping event, which is being held on Friday, November 17th in New York City at 6pm.

This is your chance to experience an amazing fashion show featuring high-fashion style for plus size fashionistas as seen on BET’s Rip the Runway, Monique’s Fat Chance, and countless magazines! Attendants also have the chance to take part in a once-a-season opportunity to shop the entire Monif C. line including one-of-a-kind pieces made specially for the show, with prices at 10-50% off – A true plus size fashionista’s dream! Monif C. will also be present during the Curvy Girls Night Out and you will get the chance to get styled by Monif C. herself. For more information visit the Monif C. website and make sure you book your tickets soon as this event is bound to get sold out very quickly. I wish I lived close to the area, I would already have my ticket in hand if I did.

Monif C. is also looking for models for the Curvy Girls Night Out. If you are interested visit Monif C. for more information.

LUSCIOUS – Women with Curves Calendar Party

BeautyPlusPower.com is inviting all curvy ladies to a celebration in honor of their 2007 calendar, “LUSCIOUS – Women with Curves”. Several of the models that appear in the actual calendar will be on hand to autograph copies of the calendar, plus there will also be fabulous goodie bags and an amazing raffle for cool prizes.

The party is going to be held on Saturday October 21st, at 9:30pm. The venue is Sin-Sin, 248 E. 5th St. (corner of 2nd ave), New York, NY 10002.

To receive an invitation please send an email to scoop@beautypluspower.com.

The Ultimate BBW Vegas Party coming up!

If you love meeting and mingling with other big beautiful people, then you must definitely make it a point to be present at the upcoming Ultimate BBW Vegas Party.

Organized by Big Boogie Nights, the Ultimate BBW Vegas Party will take place at The Big Boogie Mansion on Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 9pm until late (strictly 21 and over). Join Big Boogie Nights as big beautiful people invade Las Vegas with the hottest Plus Size Party the desert has ever seen!

The Big Boogie Mansion comprises of 10,00 square feet of private, secluded party space including pool, jacuzzi, dance floor, big screen t.v., rooms, even golf greens for those players with clubs!

Ticket prices are $50 per person, or $85 per couple. For more information check out the official website at http://www.ultimatebbwvegasparty.com/.