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Summer Body (Positive) Goals!

This is definitely a time of year when “body goals” are a big deal. Here at SmartGlamour, we say the goal is to love yourself as you are! Here’s some body positive goals and insights from some of the models featured below, meant to help you have the best summer ever! Accessory suggestions: smiles and confidence! From left to right: Katie in the Ada Low Back Swimsuit , Moet in the Marilyn Convertible One Piece Swimsuit and Detras in the Arianna Convertible Swim Top and Bette Swim Bottom It’s all about how I see myself, how I feel about myself…

Model of the Month : Annoula Dritsas

This months Model of the Month is Annoula! Annoula has been working with us for years now – and always brings professionalism + talent right along with her from runway to campaign to look book shoot. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I work for a plus size brand as their in house fit model and manage their office in Long Island City, NY. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I got involved with SmartGlamour through a post I saw on Instagram. 3. You’ve modeled for…

In #FashionForAll, #AllMeansAll : Skin Color

In the mainstream fashion industry, we all know that very thin is the “ideal” – and that even when big brands dip a toe into body positivity they still push ideas of “acceptable fat” + “curves in the right places” – but have you also stopped to take a look at the lack of racial diversity? Although we live in a multicultural world – and although America is a supposed “melting pot” – we are still bound to nonsensical beauty standards being tied to light + white skin. We continue to separate, to “other” people, to hold certain bodies higher…

In #FashionForAll, #AllMeansAll : Size

At SmartGlamour, when we say #FashionForAll, we truly mean all. Throughout 2017 we are highlighting the various marginalized groups that are often left out when brands + media say all or everone. In our first #AllMeansAll campaign, we highlighted how clothing should be inclusive of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals – that clothing items on their own do not actually have a gender, society chose to dictate that. Now as our year long campaign continues, we are highlighting the most under served plus-size population, those in sizes 24 and up. Because #AllMeansAll continues to mean just that; whether that all…

Model of the Month : Angel Iacovetti

This month’s model feature is all about Angel! Angel has been modeling for us since Summer of 2014 – when she did a jewelry shoot – since then she has been in a Spring shoot and show, Fall shoot and show, Summer shoot, Winter/Holiday shoot and helps with our Twitter account! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’ve been in the fashion industry for 5 years – first starting as a plus model and now working as a model/talent manager at a modeling agency in NYC. 2. How did you get involved with…

Model of the Month – Tatiana Lewis

This month’s model feature is all about Tatiana Lewis. Tatiana is relatively new to the SmartGlamour family, joining in last Fall for our Fall 2016 Runway + Look Book. She also modeled in our Valentine’s Day look book. Learn more about her below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I have a background in Meeting and Event management. I have planned and coordinated numerous events and love the logistical aspect the most. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? The brand had a big presence on social media and gained my attention with…

Model of the Month : Brooke Rodriquez

Our next Model of the Month is Brooke! She first modeled for our Spring 2016 Look Book and Runway Show. She was then a part of our InYourSize campaign, and most recently, Fall 2016 Look Book and Runway Show and Winter/Holiday Look Book. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? First and foremost, I’m a mother to an awesome young artist. By day, I work in HR/Recruiting in the fashion industry. During my “free time”, I volunteer with Gotham Girls Roller Derby, model on a freelance basis, cosplay at various nerdy…

In #FashionForAll, #AllMeansAll : Gender

SmartGlamour has always been a strong advocate for accurate representation of bodies in the media. From our collections, to runway shows, to campaigns, we strive to feature people of all shapes, sizes, heights, weights, ages, ethnicity, ability, and identity. We are all about #FashionForAll – but unlike most brands, when we say All, we truly mean All. While all human beings are varied in so many different ways – through so many different characteristics – some of these aspects are more visible (such as size, shape, ethnicity) while others are more invisible (such as ability and identity.) Being an inclusive…

Model of the Month : Christina Ramonetti Lakind

Our next Model of the Month is Christina! Christina first modeled for our #MiracleMomBods campaign last year. Since then – she has participated in #InYourSize and our Fall 2016 collection shoot + runway show. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I have been a middle school teacher…this is my 15th year! I am also a mother to two amazing boys, ages 5 and 8, and a wife to a great partner for almost 10 years. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I am fortunate enough to know…

Model of the Month : Patricia Birch

Our next Model of the Month is Patricia! She first modeled for our Spring 2016 Look Book and Runway Show. She was then a part of our InYourSize campaign, and most recently, Fall 2016 Look Book and Runway Show. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? For my 9-5 I’m an in-house attorney for a New York City government agency, where I focus on public policy administration and employment/labor law. I’m also working on developing a side-hustle that’s intended to help my clients free themselves from self-limiting beliefs. 2. How did…

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