By Katie Sotack Having just celebrated our eighth year anniversary, SmartGlamour has been through a lot of iterations. We’ve built a following on Instagram, launched (and relaunched) our blog, and just last week put out a Spring 2022 Collection. None of this would be possible without founder, Mallorie or her tight band of workers. This month we’re celebrating a model who’s been with SmartGlamour since the start of the pandemic and brought light during that stressful time for the world. A jack-of-all-trades as a makeup artist, burlesque performer, cosplayer, and professional pin-up model, this model conquers whatever she set her…

By Katie Sotack In downtown Brooklyn there sits a small studio behind closed gates, showcasing a back entrance. The address stands loud and proud above the doors, green glass paneling and steal beams holding the structure together. This is where ten models gathered last Saturday to flaunt SmartGlamour‘s Spring 2022 line. Hand selected by Mallorie Dunn, Lady Z, Celina, Alex, Tia, Shenelle, Nupi, Meredith,  Patricia, Julia, and Amy, strutted the spring line throughout the studio. Giving life to the fabulous clothes. This is a behind the scenes look at SmartGlamour’s Spring 2022 photoshoot. https://smartglamour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-02-26-155406435.mp4 Inline with both the lively clothes…

By Katie Sotack Frequently, models are defined by their looks. It’s what the world sees through the camera lens and Photoshop. At SmartGlamour, models are not airbrushed to perfection or instructed to give a non discriminate pout for the camera. We want to see every dip and wrinkle that makes our models relatable to the rest of the world. We want to see personality shine through. This month’s model, Michelle has got personality in spades. A resilient body positive role model in her spare time, as well as a non-profit intellectual when she’s on the clock. We’re starting to wonder…

By Katie Sotack The Nannie Swing Coat Despite a mild entrance into the New Year compared to decades prior, it seems the harsh cold of winter is finally falling upon us. The nip has kicked in and if you’re a Northerner, much like SmartGlamour (which is handmade in NYC), you’re bound to have witnessed the never ending warning of snow on TV. Whether you’re up in Boston collecting gas for the snow blower or down in sunny LA finding the boardwalk extra chilly this time of year, here are the tried and true fashion tips to stay cozy and stylish…

By Katie Sotack Authentic and diverse models can be hard to come by in the clothing industry. Often times, models aren’t directed to ‘be themselves’. At SmartGlamour we do things differently. Our models are as diverse in personality as they are in age, size, shape, and ability. The goal is that any and every customer can find someone modeling our clothes who are similar to them. This month’s model is newer to SmartGlamour’s repertoire of models, having only worked three photo shoots with us, but her light-hearted personality and playful sense of style have shined through since day one. Beginning…

By Katie Sotack I was a fat child. I say that with all the love and tenderness in my heart. Equally so, anyone who has seen me in real life or via Instagram can attest to my love for femme fashion. An easy way to identify me in college was to search for bright, bubblegum pink across the 250 acre campus. I would not go out unless I had a fun skirt and powerful pair of six inch heels to match. I was the equivalent of Carrie Bradshaw; a self involved blogger who’d spend her last cent on designer clothes. However,…

Our March 2020 Model of the Month is Hillary! Hillary is a fairly new SG model in the scheme of things, starting with us in Fall 2018 – but she jumped in with full enthusiasm and has come back multiple times now to take part in many shoots and shows. 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do?I work as a design assistant, creating the presentations and books my bosses give to their clients. In my off-hours I practice a group improvisational style of bellydance called FatChanceBellydance Style (formerly known as American Tribal Style), practice digital…

It’s 2020 and our first Model of the Month feature is here – Veronica Garnett! Veronica has participated in many shoots and shows – and I’m so excited for you to learn more about her! She is a wonderful addition to the SG family. 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am a bit of a Jackee of All Trades. I am a Health at Every Size and fat-positive registered dietitian. Sometimes I moonlight at an eating disorder recovery program, but primarily, I have a virtual private practice and consulting business. I help clients heal…