New to the FFFWeek schedule was a fundraising event that had a celebrity runway show and silent auction to benefit breast cancer awareness. I thought this was an excellent event to add to the week, as it allowed those participating in FFFWeek to give back through fashion, whether that be donation, silent auction, or ticket sales. The lovely team at Kiyonna sent me their beautiful Linden Lace Top to wear to the event, and I felt SO GOOD in it. I love finding those clothing items that just make you feel amazing as soon as you put it on, and this top definitely fit the bill in celebrating curves for the night.
The event showcased various celebrities in the plus size community in donated looks from brands such as Lane Bryant and SWAKDesigns among others. Celebrities included Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista, Gwen DeVoe – creator of FFFWeek, Lizzie Miller, Madeline Jones from Plus Model Magazine, Lucille O’Neal, Sharon Quinn, Rosie Mercado and others. All of the looks incorporated Breast Cancer Awareness color of pink and were later held for a silent auction. This was a really fun runway because it was all about celebrating women and having a good time while doing it.
Me, Brittany, and Olivia
Me and Rosie Mercado
Me and Alissa of Stylish Curves
Love this photo of Sarah from SWAKDesigns, me, and Emily of Sonsi
Olivia of Wait Until the Sunset, Aisha of Fat in the City, and me — I had only met Aisha earlier that day, but you wouldn’t have guessed that. She was so much fun to talk to and she’s doing some interesting work in the plus size fashion world and fat activism world. Be sure to check her out (and Olivia too, of course, but I’m hoping that you know and love Olivia by now since I’ve linked to her many times over the years).
I felt super sexy in this outfit, and that’s not a feeling that I have often. I can feel pretty, etc, but sexy is a whole nother attitude.
What I wore: Kiyonna Linden Lace Top, ASOS Jersey Pencil Skirt, Avenue Black Wedges
What’s your favorite look from the runway? Which plus size celeb do you want to meet or were most excited to meet?
*The top was gifted to me by Kiyonna for the purpose of wearing it to an FFFWeek event. My opinion of the item is expressed honestly. Thank you, Kiyonna!
I love the blouse you are wearing. What do you have under it and does it come lined?
Thank you! Just a bra. The top is lined except in the sleeves. You can choose between tan lining and black lining.
Thanks. What fabric is the lining? I’m assuming poly but who knows? I really like it. What size are you wearing? Can you post a link to where it is sold?
Sure, http://www.kiyonna.com/plus-size-clothing/Separates/21120905 the lining is polyester. I’m wearing their size 4.
Thanks. They don’t have anymore size 4. Darn.
Ooooooooooooooooops. I just found the price. $88. Out of my range.
Love Kiyonna clothes, just a bit out f my price range but one day I will get some stuff of there’s 🙂
You should look at their stuff on Sonsi.com. Sometimes it’s discounted. I also get a lot of their clearance items 🙂
Lovely outfit! Followed 🙂
This blouse took my breath away! It’s fantastic and you look great! I love that it gives buyers the option to choose between a tan and black lining. I would have gone with the one you chose! 🙂
Thank you Bella! 🙂
You look PHENOMENAL in this outfit. I think the way it made you feel really just shines through. You are absolutely stunning. 🙂
Thanks Hailey :)) I loved your Kiyonna outfit that was up on their FB the other day!
Thank you for your comment! I too want to see the Monster University movie 🙂
That Kiyonna top looks gorgeous on you! I’m so jealous of these photos – I wish I could’ve been there! Rosie Mercado looked amazing – she’s wearing my favourite outfit of the runway photos. Now I’m off to check out those blogs you linked xx
http://thecurvygirlinthecorner.blogspot.com
Rosie’s dress is gorgeous. Swak is doing some awesome things!
You are so beautiful….XOXOXO from México.
Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 03:12:56 +0000 To: pablo_ramirez_guzman@hotmail.com
You looked so good and you looked sexy in your outfit. Wow! those pink outfits were so cute! where did they come from?
various companies supplied them. Some were Swak Designs and I honestly don’t remember the rest. I’m sure FFFWeek’s site may have more info.
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yea i want to ask you im a plus size but i don’t know how to wear my pencil skirt whether it is below the bust are or at the center
please reply me asap
I put the top of the penil skirt at my waist or smallest area of my body. Personally, I like it 3 or so inches below my bust, but I’ve seen many girls wear it right under their bust. Whatever works best for your body and proportioning.
Hello! You look gorgeous! Much more attractive than some slim ladies. Because you look happy, that’s more important.
Ladies, I would appreciate it so much if you advise me to find a beautiful coat to my mom, exactly saying , to advise me the web sites for online shopping. It is a problem for me, because her high hip is wider than high hip.
Thanks in advance!
looking black skirt