Bay Area's First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala- this Saturday!!!!

I am so excited to be a part of this amazing event!  Being a plus-sized woman myself, I am glad that the fashion industry is waking up to the fact that not all women wear a size 2, nor do we want to.  For that matter, I'd like to see someone other than a walking hanger go down the runways (trust me, they're all skinnier in person than they are in the magazines).  I'm so excited to be covering this fashion show.... look for a blog post with all the 411 next week!

Countdown Begins in the Bay Area for the First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala
New York, NY, 1/26/2010: The models were selected, rehearsals have been underway, and in a little under a week and a half, Kiss the Curves: “The First Ever Plus-Size Fashion Gala in the Bay,” will be center stage on February 6, 2010 at the Historic Sweets Ballroom in Oakland, CA.

This historic platform, hosted by Bay Area's Quiet Storm 102.9 KBLX-FM radio personality, Sterling James, will allow plus-size designers such as Ashley Stewart, Igigi, Marie Denee, Corinthia Peoples Designs, Chocolate Sushi Couture, A Clothes Mind, Tru Diva and Isle’s of Paradise to debut their latest collections to an audience of media outlets, VIP guests, socialites and fashion enthusiasts under the direction of renowned runway talent coach, Charleston Pierce.

While the excitement is brewing for a successful event, the recent fatalities and devastation in Haiti has broken the hearts of the entire Kiss the Curves staff. Compelled to extend monetary help to the Haitian relief efforts, Executive Producer, Tracie Collins will donate proceeds from this monumental event to the Red Cross.

Advertising sponsors of Kiss the Curves includes, Clear Channel Radio, PLUS Model Magazine, Ashley Stewart, SKORCH Magazine, Lexus, Daily Venus Diva Magazine and Black Entertainment Monthly. Lead photography will be provided by celebrity photographer, Nana of 510 Media.

Pre-sale tickets to Kiss the Curves for general admission are currently on sale for $20, with VIP tickets on sale for $35 and can be purchased through Airbourne Tickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $25 on the day of the event.

For more information or press inquiries, please contact: Renee D. Jennings: reneejennings@rmediagroup.com

SEE YOU THERE!!!

Image(s) courtesy of Kiss the Curves

Condoms and Couture: Verrieres and Sako Supports Project Inform

Condom Couture

(Union Square)

Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market St.

Event time: 6 p.m.

Event Website

Phone: 415-558-8669, x211

$175

Support Project Inform (a nonprofit dedicated to providing information, inspiration and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS) by attending "A Night of Life-Saving Fashion". Enjoy cocktails, culinary delights and music while you browse the silent auction items. The star of the evening is a Condom Couture Fashion Show featuring the amazing designs of Verrieres & Sako and other designers.

Guess and GQ - Exclusive Cocktail Reception

In Support Of
Kids On The Move America

Shop the Holiday 2009 Guess Collections For Men And Women
While Enjoying Cocktails and Music By Dj Solomon

Thursday, October 15
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Guess
865 Market Street
San Francisco Center
San Francisco

Please reply by Tuesday, October 13 to info@bigpicpr.com


A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Kids on the Move America, a non-profit youth impact project that develops, evaluates and disseminates programs that support health, social, and intellectual development in low-income children in Alameda County.

Receive 20% off of your purchase with a $5.00 minimum donation
to Kids on the Move America during the event hours.

Receive an exclusive gift in the Guess green re-usable tote
bag, including products from Guess, GQ, Bed Head,
Every Man Jack, Kiss My Face, Patron and more, with any
purchase and sign up to the Guess list loyalty program.*

*gift with purchase available while supplies last.

Image and information courtesy of Charleston Pierce Presents

Video Footage from Macy's Passport Show 2009

I don't have any still pics for you (camera issues), but here is a better alternative... VIDEO from Macy's Passport 2009!

Thank you to my good friend Erwin Montalvo for taking this footage for me.

Macy's Passport Fashion Show- A Not-to-be Missed Event

Macy's Passport Fashion Show comes to San Francisco only once a year, and it all starts tonight! Together with American Express, they put on one of the coolest events that supports local HIV/AIDS organizations.

Not only does it support a good cause, but it is a really fun event. This is not just a fashion show, it's more like a Vegas production. You have to see it for yourself... Fort Mason, Thursday. Buy tickets here.