Denvhere Acceptance Issue 2013

The Acceptance Issue 2013

Editor’s Thoughts!

Paint The

The World Of

Drag!

Fashion On a Budget!

RUNWAY!

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STREET FASHION!

Rachel Marie Hurst!

Table of Contents: Page 6........................................................Facebook Winner Photo shoot Page 8.........................................................Moms Rock The Runway Page 10......................................................The World Of Drag Page 16......................................................Rachel Marie Hurst Page 20......................................................Fashion On A Budget Page 26......................................................Denver Paint The Runway Page 30......................................................Erie Art Winners Page 32......................................................Mona Lucero Part ll Page 38.....................................................Textiles- Denver Art Musuem Page 40.....................................................Street Fashion Page 42.....................................................Nicole’s Pics Page 52.....................................................Full-Figured Column Page 58.....................................................Editor’s Column Everyone Involved In This Issue:

DenVhere Staff: Georgez Dabit, Editor-In-Chief/Creative Director Georgez Dabit, Graphic Designer Elizabeth Sostizzo, Photographer Kenneth Hamblin, Photographer Suzie Kaufman, Photographer Nicole Marcelli, Photographer Christina Waheed, Journalist Camiell Davilla, Journalist Mike Bomberger, Journalist Kimberly Clerkley, Journalist Stacia Affelt, Journalist Kellie Johnson, Junior Editor

The Cover: Cover Models: Shanae “Otpie” McCain, Katie French, Jay Hill, Talia Violet, Alexa Pedersen, Lauren Paige, Satchella, Victor Villalobos

Photographer: Kenneth Hamblin Designer: Rachel Marie Hurst

Other Involvement: Georgez's Models Vista Ridge Community Center Jim Medford Erie High School Denver Art Museum

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Facebook Contest Winner!

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Moms Rock The Runway Author: Mike Bomberger Photography: Jim Medford

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he Moms Rock The Runway event was a casual, small, and inviting occasion that was enjoyed by many. The preview

show had models of all ages and genders performing photo shoots and there were many shops offering beauty products,

weight loss services, and jewelry. The fashion show started with Jamie Alexander who featured great summer fashion items that ranged from day to evening wear. The next designer, Carlos Melendez, shared many wedding vests for men.

There was an assortment of form-fitting patterns that were simple yet elegant. After Carlos, there was an intermission where Bijou Prive shared fantastic jewelry pieces. The last two designers were Multiblazer and Heather Stewart.

Multiblazer introduced a line of attractive office attire for everyday working men and women. And finally, Heather Stewart showcased eye-catching everyday clothes that could be worn either day or night. The show was a success, featuring great fashion and jewelry that anyone can enjoy!

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The World of Drag READ WHAT COLORADO DRAG QUEENS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT DRAG LIFE! Gathered By: Camiell Davilla

Alexus Vain: “My favorite thing about drag is just all the options you have!

Women have much more exciting clothes than men!”

La Texa D'vynal: “My favorite thing about drag queen fashion is that it is outrageous. There is a fine line between costume and couture, and you get to blur that line when you walk out your door in something you created.”

Scarlett Fever Shelby Allen: “I would describe my drag fashion as classy, understated, and always under construction.

I am inspired by the total transformation from the beginning of the foundation to the costume, hair, shoes, jewelry, and the ability to become someone else for a night.”

Kyile Vanderpump: “My most favorite part about doing a drag show is the moment right before I go on stage and all the nerves running threw my body are at an all time high and for a split second, I think I can't do it because I'm too nervous, but the moment I hit the stage all the fear disappears and I realize this is the moment I live for. My least favorite part about a drag show is right after my performance. I’m all sweaty and tired and my legs feel like they are giving out it takes me about a hour and half to get into drag.

The hardest part about drag is finding the balance between your boy life and your drag life.

I started on New Year’s Eve of 2011.

“How I get my fashion and outfits are just the same as everyone else, I get an image in my head and I have to create it, so I shop everywhere imaginable from Home Depot to Macy's. The quote I live by is "live the life you love and love the life you live"

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Q&A Lexi Montoya: -Q1: Do you or have you ever felt any struggle as a drag queen?

“It's a hell of a fight. Being gay isn't easy. Having people around who support you and accept you for who you are, are hard to find. Most people would rather go with the crowd. But even some of the gay community doesn’t see drag as an art, but rather, they see it as someone just dressing up in girls’ clothes.”

-Q2: What advice do you give other queens or even ‘new’ queens in the industry?

“I would tell them to keep their head up high. Don’t get bothered by anything anyone is saying because at the end of the day, what you do matters the most. You are beautiful the way you are. And this art of drag is awesome, so keep it classy and clean. Just be yourself and don’t give one about what anyone else is saying. Of course there will always be people hating, but don’t you worry about that because you have a higher goal to accomplish.”

-Q3: What's your favorite part about doing drag?

“The mere transformation; it’s like magic to me. Just showing my artistic side through drag is so much fun.”

-Q4: Who do you idolize or look up to in the celebrity or drag world?

“I tend to keep it as simple and as original as possible. I would say I idolize Nina Flowers, she is an amazing queen.

Her presences alone makes you feel special.”

Victoria Sexton: “My favorite part about drag is the energy from the crowd and how they react to what I’m doing. I don’t care what the reaction is, as long as I get one.

There’s art in everything we wear.

Even if it’s just a cocktail dress, the fact that under all of that fabric and body cringes, padding and fake boobs, there’s a man there.”

Q&A -Q1: Do you or have you ever felt any struggle as a drag queen?

“Struggle as a queen? Well, that answer is kind of complex. I remember when I first started drag alongside with my sister Venus Sexton, and we were young, pretty boys. You know, the kind they call ‘twinks.’ We were listening to young pop divas such as Ciara, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera and wanted to portray that. During our beginning drag years, all the queens were wearing sequined gowns and shoulder padded outfits that looked like they had stepped right out of the set of Dallas, or Dynasty; that just wasn’t us. I remember being made fun of and called ‘K-Mart queen’.

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-Q2: What advice do you give other queens or even ‘new’ queens in the industry?

“There are so many ‘new’ queens who think that they can throw on a wig, put on a pretty face, add a breast plate, and call it good. They think everyone should bow down to them because they are ‘pretty.’ That's not how it works! Respect is earned, not given. Many queens think they can get away with their attitudes, but the reality is that they're still just a boy in a dress, no matter what they do. They need to learn to be kind to others. For instance, when taking tips, make sure you aren’t snatching them out of peoples’ hands, take them with dignity and respect and thank the person, whether it be a prop or outfit, saying thank you: it's just respectful. No one should have to tip you their hard-earned money. Other words of advice are, just because you are pretty and have performed once, doesn’t mean you need to demand payment for a show! We've all done our fair share of free shows to make it big. There are those of us who worked to pave the way for the new queens to get into a paid show and that took time. Most importantly, be professional, be humble and be kind.

Not every show deserves payment. Take the time to honor your community and help those around you. I’m sure you’ll gain more success by doing a charity show or two faster than you will demanding payment for yourself. Lastly, no one wants to work with a diva, so if you think putting on a wig and being sassy to everyone around you will make you queen bee, think again. Just be you and the right time will come for you.”

-Q3: What's your favorite part about doing drag?

“I love makeup. So whatever I can to do transform my face with it, I love. Being Ginger, I can create a new look, new façade, or new style/trend for the masses to see. I love being a queen because it’s like acting. I can change my character every night.”

-Q4: Who do you idolize or look up to in the celebrity or drag world?

“Since drag race, I have idolized 3 queens, Raja, Raven, and Morgan McMichaels. They are so creative with their looks, they are sassy yet humble and are just really good people. I also look up to those involved in our community in fundraising efforts for those who have been less fortunate. Though they may not have always been the prettiest queens, they were the nicest, most caring human beings I have ever known. I really worship Nina Montaldo and Barbie Blake for all of their selfless acts throughout the years. Both shaped me into who I am today and I am forever grateful! I think that is why I started my own fundraising efforts for the Colorado AIDS Project and host the Apocalyptic Ball annually. I want to make sure in my life that I can help those out as much as possible, because one day, I may need the help that is being paid forward now.”

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Models: Lauren Paige, Talia Violet, Alexa Pedersen Photography: Kenneth Hamblin Designer: Rachel Marie Hurst

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Denver Paint The Runway Author: Kimberly Clerkley Photography: Elizabeth Sostizzo

First Class Fashionista put on an amazing fashion show at Denver Paint the Runway. Designers included Kimono Dragons, Gabriela Designs, Marie Margot Bridal, Barrera International, Lisa Wear Clothing, and Rae Marie Fashions. The fashion show was a fun and fashionable interactive event with onset vendors like the Fashion Truck and merchants who added to the excitement of the venue.

Kimono Dragons showcased men's and women's clothing that incorporated Asian couture intermixed with street fashion. The men's clothing in Kimono Dragons’ collection stole the show. The most memorable look was the quilted patterned, sleeveless vest, that was paired with graphic shirts and had graphics running along the side of the vest. The vest was also paired with patterned, long-board shorts. The three stand-out looks were in red, denim, and brown.

Marie Margot Bridal had a beautiful array of bridal couture. The stand-out looks included a beautiful white, floor-length gown with sheer long-sleeves and cascading ruffles. Additional gowns were ivory and white silk that varied in length; with decadent embellishments and channeled the 1940's flapper girl. The models wore magnificent head piece veils that were trendy, feminine, and edgy.

Gabriela Designs showcased beautiful gowns and fabulous ensembles. The most noted look was a white halter ruffled mini, paired with white skinny jeans. Gabriela's specialty in bridal couture and evening wear allows her to dabble in both worlds. The combination of couture and chic street wear were well done. Additional gowns included wrap dresses and colorful separates.

Barrera International does evening wear and tailoring extremely well and shined at Paint the Runway. The most noted look was a white silk crape, sleeveless deep-V, knee-length gown that looked gorgeous as it hugged every curve on the model. Additional gowns included a fifties-inspired, tan and black flared "flippy" dress, and a two-tonal, bubble dress.

Rae Marie Fashions are hot separates that are put together in a hip and polished way. They are office, cocktail, and everything in between. The most noted look was a classic, white, stand-up collared shirt, paired with a black and white patterned ruffled corset and light-blue, denim skinny jeans. Additional looks included skirts, dresses, and vests mixed with bright colors and textiles.

Lisa Wear Clothing is daring, chic, and adventurous and this designer does it all: everyday wear, couture, evening, and swim wear. Lisa Wear Clothing swim wear was the show-stealing collection with the genius invention of the Mock-Tini with a draping cowl neck showcased in bold and sexy fabrics. Although the show was in Denver, it felt like Miami!

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Val Milner: Altered Book Val Milner: Glass Mosaic with Ballet Slipper

Thank you to Molly Roberts, Erie High School & the Art Winners!

Renee Gagne; Acrylic Gel and Acrylic Paint

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Mona Lucero

An Intimate Portrait-Part II

Author: Kimberly Clerkley Photography: Elizabeth Sostizzo Model: Kendra Clemenson

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hotographers Ken Hamblin and Elizabeth Robison-Sostizzo are on set, along with model Kendra and fashion designer, Mona Lucero.

Additionally, Mona Lucero not only provided the gorgeous clothing and accessories for this photo shoot but also styled Kendra’s hair and makeup.

The concept of the shoot is a sexy assassin spy who has a modern yet retro fashion aesthetic in a photo shoot titled “Spy vs. Spy”. The shoot took place at Mona’s Lucero’s Denver studio which provided an amazing background and sense of adventure.

Spy Vs.Spy

The first look in the Spy vs. Spy photo shoot is the dueling look of opposites. Kendra is modeling Mona Lucero’s silk, belle-shaped flower-screened printed, black and white dresses; both are featured with accent tulle-silk ribbon boleros and sleeveless gloves. Special thanks to Lauri Lynnxe Murphy for providing the elegant, dangling, crystal fan-shaped necklace featured on Kendra. (www.lynnxe.com/home.html) The second look in the Spy vs. Spy theme, is a polka-dot patterned jersey knit, and a hooded cowl neck dress with red sleeveless gloves. The counter opposite featured is a solid-red, jersey knit cowl neck dress, with quilted heart graphic worn with black sleeveless gloves, belt, and sunglasses. The third look in the Spy vs. Spy photo shoot is the zigzag motif dresses. The first look is a red, semi-cowl neck zigzag one-shoulder dress that was paired with belt and sleeveless gloves. The counter opposite is a floor-length, blue zigzag layered dress worn with a fuzzy aqua-blue hat.

The fourth look is currently on trend for this current 2013 summer season. Black and white stripes are big right now and Mona Lucero is on point with two chic black and white vertical striped looks. The first look is a jersey knit day dress paired with a black belt and sleeveless gloves. The second outfit is actually a dress that appears to be two pieces. The top portion is a solid baby blue bodice with a black and white graphic in the center accompanied with black lace on the sides. Connected to the bodice is the vertical white and black striped bottom uniqly paired with an infinity loop white and black striped scarf.

The last and final look for the photo shoot is Mona Lucero’s standalone Avant-Garde black-paper fabric halter dress, featured with calk marks and safety pen embellishments. Mona Lucero is an amazing Colorado designer whose signature designs are sexy, daring, captivating, and truly unique. To purchase any of Mona Lucero’s original designs, visit Mona Lucero’s webpage at: www.monalucero.com

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Textiles

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Author: Camiell Davilla Photography: Denver Art Museum

Spun: Adventures in Textiles

he Denver Art Museum wasn’t lying when they said Spun was going to be “adventures in textiles.” There are over 10 different set-ups scattered around the museum; more than a days’ worth of fabric art and information.

Entering the Red, White and Bold collection, you are greeted by a half mannequin wearing an elaborate crème shoulder blanket with alternating red and navy geometric patterns. Behind it, in a dimly lit room, was a projection on the wall that gave the history of the Navajo artists that created these shoulder blankets over 100 years ago. Once you pull your eyes from this stunning entrance display and look further into the dark lit room, you can see the Navajo Shoulder Blankets trickling from the ceiling, surrounding you in their intricate patterns and bright colors.

The arrangement of the Thread Studio is instantly inspirational and visually stimulating. There are shadow boxes that range from large to small that line the wall on the left and a comfy looking couch with a T.V. on the right. These boxes and even the programs on the T.V. creatively explain how fabric has been created throughout the years from getting fibers, dyeing fibers, spinning yarn, weaving fabric, and even embellishing fabric. As you walk through, you easily notice how different this area is. There are sounds of mutterings from numerous groups and the sights of people touching and learning at the same time. Behind all this is an interactive area where anyone can sit and learn to stitch, weave, or even crochet.

Cover Story completely draws together the whole concept of the Spun exhibition; it showcases the significance fabric has in every culture. The first item that overtakes your attention is a black-and-crème woven tapestry in a giant glass display case. Beyond this display are walls filled with functional fabric pieces and from there is an elaborate and tightly woven shawl, used by a queen or noble woman. Wondering through the array of pieces in Cover Story is a flawless end to a day spent gazing at fine fabric art.

Thoroughly experiencing Spun is cultural and invigorating all in one visit. For the creative soul, not going to this exhibition is like missing out on a thousand opportunities for inspiration.

Red, White and Bold: Masterworks of Navajo Design, 1840–1870 draws from the museum’s extensive collection of Navajo textiles. Courtesy Denver Art Museum.

In Cover Story, a prayer rug, Tibetan ritual carpet and Torah art curtain and valance are on view in an area dedicated to Religion, Rite and Ritual. Courtesy Denver Art Museum.

Pattern Play: The Contemporary Designs of Jacqueline Groag examines the work of one of the most versatile women designers of Britain’s post-World War II period, including a rare opportunity to view original works on paper alongside her lively, bold designs for furnishing textiles, dress fabrics, laminates and other decorative surfaces. Courtesy Denver Art Museum.

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The Streets of

Prague&Vienna

Author: Stacia Affelt Photography: Stacia Affelt

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he runway is designed to make every piece of fashion you see look fresh, innovative, and envious. The rows of white chairs make it an event, with excited buyers and tough critics. The bright lights shine down on every perfectly poised and polished model, making them the center of attention. The extended stage gives you just enough time to get lost in thoughts of another world: the world of fashion.

The runway is where fashion is born, but the street is where fashion comes to life. I have always been a fan of street fashion, constantly eyeing the stylish (and not-so-stylish) city women wherever I go. Although I am not yet in my 20’s, I have been fortunate enough to visit some major fashion capitals of the world: London, Beijing, Paris, Madrid, Florence, and most recently Prague and Vienna. I am eager to learn from the different styles and trends in each new country that I visit. Gaining inspiration from the fashionistas I study around the world or simply just having admiration for their confidence and bold outfits are two of my favorite things about the effect that street fashion has on me. Street fashion takes place in a more raw and natural setting. You get to see people on their way to or from work, on a date with their most charming faces on, or getting lunch with an old friend. And whatever these people choose to wear to each occasion, you know that it portrays how they want to be viewed by everybody else. You know this because fashion, while expressed through items of clothing in different patterns, textiles, and colors, also has a voice. This voice speaks louder than most because fashion ultimately lets you know what that person feels confident in when they are trying to look their best and who they are as a person. On the street, as opposed to on the runway, there are no last minute clothing checks or makeup touch-ups. On the street, fashion is fashion and people are people.

Fashion has a way of unifying people, no matter where they are from. Even though the streets, languages, and cultures might be completely different, the voices that fashions speaks make their way from one side of the planet to the other. Everyone understands it, everyone wears it.

For instance, on my trip to Prague and Vienna, I saw a fair share of riding boots, trench coats, and brightly colored skinny jeans. Each of these items is no stranger to fashion in America, especially in Colorado during the cold and snowy months. Although I am not entirely sure what I expected to see as I walked down the cobblestoned streets of Europe, it was none of what I would see walking in Denver. In Colorado, the Bohemian look with flowy maxi skirts, top knots, and fringed crop tops seems to have grabbed hold of every teen and young twenty-somethingyear-old. Each tall and skinny blonde European woman, on the other hand, looked as if they had just strutted off the runway. They did not look disheveled, but appeared as if they had spent hours getting ready that morning. Even so, these women had a way of making it look effortless.

They wore a confidence unmatched in America, as if they were undeniably aware of their beauty and exotic nature.

This confidence was exuded not just in the way they strutted their stone stage, but in what they wore.

Along with clothes, all I could keep my eyes on were their shoes. Tall, black high-heeled boots, brown-wedge sneakers, combat boots, and Coverse in every shade. The amount of shoe stores there, two or three per block, explained their shoe obsession. They were not afraid of color, whether in their shoes, jackets, or pants. With the rain-stained, gray muted streets and buildings as their background, the bright colors acted as a welcome contrast. Almost every city girl that strutted past me was carrying an H&M or Topshop bag from a recent shopping trip. In America, many of these women would appear overdressed; but in Europe, each woman blended in and went almost unnoticed, except by me: the American tourist suddenly feeling silly in her black-and-white, polka-dotted crop top and black tights.

In some areas, clothing is viewed as a source of discrimination, such as private schools that enforce a dress code to prevent such inequity. It is easy to use fashion as an excuse to discriminate; if someone is wearing ratty clothing, they are poor; if someone is wearing a short skirt and heels, they are a slut. Even Europeans have gained a reputation as being dirty and arrogant in the ways that they dress.

Ironically, the best piece of fashion advice I learned from these statuesque European women was that every good outfit begins with confidence. Confidence is key. No matter what you are wearing, a confident nature paired with a fierce outfit will keep you walking down that street with no judgments passed.

Nicole’s Urban Series

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Photography: Nicole Marcelli

Models: Mona Ramona Gary Rickard

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Photography: Nicole Marcelli

Models: Justin Kemple Sarah Ingel

The Full-Figured Fashion Column For Confident Curves Author: Christina Waheed Photography: Elizabeth Sostizzo Model: Christina Waheed

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ey all! It’s still summer and school just started for most of us! We all know that summer brings out the feelings of wanting to look cute, “summery”, and have a ton of outdoor fun. Not to mention it brings us right into the beginning of a new school year, wanting to stand out with confidence, cuteness, and a sexy-fun look of sophistication. As you know, my column is all about helping you to feel confident in your curves, no matter what your size is! We all deserve to feel sassy and classy in our day to day strut! In this issue, I will talk about confidence issues in the plus-size community, as well as take a look at a couple outfits that were my favorite this summer, and a couple I am excited to sport this next season for school.

As a plus-size female, I know the ups and downs of being a bigger girl. You may not believe it, but it is a daily struggle sometimes for me to feel confident when I step outside that door. You can’t just wake up one morning and decide, “I’m beautiful and I am confident about it”, especially when society’s standards for beauty are staring you in the face wherever you go. You have to put all that nonsense in a place of no worth in your head, and remember that it is simply not reality. You are worth living this life, not hiding through it, dress however you please. Plus, as I always say, when you dress better, it gives you a boost of confidence which helps you get that job, or speak up in class, feel worth, or whatever it is that you need more confidence for. Now that isn’t all that there is to it, but sometimes when you don’t know how to do something naturally, you just have to go with the flow, have fun and put on those red high-heels, see how it makes you feel and the changes it brings.

Self-worth, in example, having confidence in your curves, comes with self-love, and self-acceptance— and those are pretty hard things to do sometimes. We all have that thing that happened, that person who said something, or a family who just doesn’t get it, I understand. But there comes a point in your life where you have to ask yourself, “what about me?”, “what do I want and need?”, “what about my opinion and what I like?” And here is what I am going to tell you to help you put that first step towards self-healing and acceptance: No one, not one person on Earth, is going to love you more than you can love yourself. No one is going to treat you better than you can treat yourself, support you better than you can and so on.You are the key to your own happiness. You don’t need anyone else’s approval to start loving and treating you, your body, and your mind, better than anyone else can. Once you get that through your head, it’s like a domino effect.

Little by little, you will get there, to your goals, your dreams, your confident attitude and demeanor.

You can do it, but you have to do you first; you have got to love you first. Check out these super cute outfits in the following pages and keep in touch with me through my Facebook or my blog.

For more curve tips visit: www.confidentcurvescolorado.blogspot.com

Here is a summery, fun, flowery, patterned, strappy dress for you! The pattern is always very flattering to curves, as I always say! TIP: try to match the pumps (or any other type of shoe) to something in the dress, to make the outfit pop!

Here I have added white open-toe, sling-back, cork-heel pumps, and a white flower in my hair, that just pulls the outfit together!

Sexy and bad to the bone! Here is a cute and fun biker top with some blue jean shorts and 6 inch cork heels! Never be afraid to dress however you want! This would be perfect and fun for a date night with that cute biker guy!

Long chiffon skirts have become very popular and are so sassy and fun! I don't wear shorts very often, but this skirt makes me feel comfortable and safe!

Remember, being confident in your curves is the best accessory you can wear!

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Skirts were never in my wardrobe until recently. Now, I have fallen in love with them! They are easy, sexy, and fun to wear!

Blue really makes you stand out! Having color in your outfit says something about you: My entire life I wore black, because it is "flattering", but wearing color makes you shine bright with confidence! Matching your belt to your flats always pulls the outfit together.

Here is a fun, patterned, shorts jumpsuit.

Jumpsuits are becoming more and more popular, and even people with curves can pull them off!

Throw on a belt and sandals or heels and you are set!

Like I said earlier, patterns are very complimentary to your curves. Sometimes dresses can be boring, or just missing something; throw on a belt and some matching shoes or pumps, with any patterned dress and you will be ready for that night on the town!

Here is a fun, rustic summer outfit! The skirt feels like a sweater, so soft. It is always nice when you wear something that feels great on your skin! The brown theme really pulls the outfit together!

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Livin’ On The Curvy Side Editor-In-Chief- Georgez Dabit Photography: Elizabeth Sostizzo & Kenneth Hamblin

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Yes, I Have Curves

ashion, along with people, comes in all shapes and sizes, we all know that. With that said, yes, I've gained some weight! For months now, people have been whispering and mumbling about "how big I got”. It's a big change for me to go from skinny to curvy. Nowadays, it's hard for me to shop for clothes because I look different and don't feel right in my own skin. I do my best to put a good outfit together but it's just not the same. I've now learned to live with my curves as they are not going anywhere anytime soon. Stress and rapid change in my daily routine and life have led me to gain weight but we all change throughout our months and years and stuff happens; that's just how life is sometimes.

On A Better Note I'm so excited to announce that I'll be planning yet another year of The Front Range Fashion Show in November.

I've stepped back a bit from doing other shows to give myself some breathing time but I'm super excited because this year, I plan to make it bigger, better and more amazing than last year and the year before! It's DenVhere's 3rd Annual fashion show at Front Range Community College... what could be better than that?

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