I Am Boss Holds Third Annual Fashion Show
I Am Boss held its third annual “Bold and Beautiful” fashion show on March 21, inspiring young women to appreciate their curves. The event encouraged everyone to be more body positive to others and to themselves. The hostess of the evening was Nikki Jacobs, a plus-size model from France. The night began with a dance routine from the Just Dance Studios dancers to a Nicki Minaj medley. Photo courtesy of BraveConnect Then, the models came out to walk in their first line of cloth
“I AM BOSS” Fashion Show Promotes Positive Body Image
I Am Boss is an organization on campus that focuses on “building a good academic foundation,” while taking special care to adhere to each member’s emotional and mental health. “The idea is that when you feel better, you do better,” I Am Boss founder Robin Johnson said. The group often holds workshops and attends group retreats to engage members in important conversations. They also put on public events that promote wellness, confidence and self-building. One of these events i
Plus-Size Fashion Flourishes Throughout History
Are the words stout, chubby, full-figured and “real women” terms that sound appealing to today’s plus size woman? Probably not. However, these are just a few of the terms used throughout history to describe the “above average-sized” woman. After several decades of semi-offensive titles, American society adapted the term plus- size after a Lane Bryant advertisement used the variation “Misses Plus Sizes” in 1922, according to the Wall Street Journal. While originally used solel
A Fashionista’s Guide to Shopping on a Budget
Winter is near and it may be time to get new clothes to show off your fashionable style. As a true fashionista you have champagne taste, but for some, your wallet may say beer. So, you’re on a budget but you don’t want your style to show it, what do you do? Know Your Budget The first thing to do is know your budget, this is important because you don’t want to over spend. It’s also a good indicator on where you should shop. Once you have decided what your budget is, you should
Look Out Designers: Social Media Insists Plus-Size Fashion Is Here to Stay
Plus-size model Iskra Lawrence promotes Aerie's body positivity movement, #aeriereal, in Aerie's store. Tess Holliday, a plus-size model and mother of two, strives to imbue others with confidence. After growing up lacking self-esteem herself, Instagram has become the outlet she uses to inspire women of every size to embrace their bodies, while also realizing her modeling aspirations. Holliday’s Positive Message “The reality is, I was born to stand out, to make people questio
Vanity Affair: UNCP’s Very Own Modeling Troupe
Fashion is in the air one month after students have returned to school. You can catch many students wear summer and fall gear as one season changes into the other. Trends are being set by students all around the campus, but there is one group of people who are particularly going out of their way to do so. You could see the women of Vanity Affair Modeling Troupe every Wednesday walking on campus in heels to class, at the involvement fair or maybe you have stumbled across one o
