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Model of the Month : Caela Provost

Our November Model of the Month is Caela! Caela has modeled for us in our Winter 2017 shoot and also in a live video on how customizations can help achieve perfect fit. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? ☘I am the North American Officer for Study Abroad and Postgraduate Programs at University College Cork, Ireland. In my position, I help build institutional partnerships, run our student ambassador program in the region, and work with students in the US and Canada who want to pursue studies in Cork. I also…

Model of the Month : Sarah Braver

Our October Model of the Month is Sarah Braver! Sarah was introduced to SmartGlamour through our 2015 pop up shop – and has participated in two of our campaigns – #SameSizeDifferentEyes and #AllBodiesAreGoodBodies. Learn more about her below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I run my own business: Braver and Braver, a Talent Consultancy that supports startups, nonprofits, and small businesses with their Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, and Diversity/Equity/Inclusion needs. I am also a career coach and personal organizational consultant primarily for women and women-identifying people. I work hard to help people…

Model of the Month : Ashley Dennis

Our September Model of the Month is Ashley Dennis! Ashley first modeled in our inaugural wedding collection and we are so glad she decided to stick around. She also participated in our LGBTQIA+ Amelia Tee shoot and our Queer Round Table discussion. Learn more about her below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? The Arts is literally life; I am an Administrator for Sotheby’s New York, one of the world’s largest brokers of fine and decorative art, jewelry, real estate, and collectibles. I am also a third year business student at DeVry University,…

Model of the Month : Louise Spence

Our next model of the month is Louise! Louise, like a lot of SmartGlamour models, was brought to us by being a friend of a current SG model. And we are happy to have her! Learn more about her below. [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? In terms of my career, I’m a Senior Business Analyst for Columbia University IT. Essentially, I work as a translator, explaining users’ needs to development teams to determine the solution that best meets the users’ request and any technical constraints. I am also Co-Chair of our Women in Technology…

Model of the Month : Michelle Ayala

Our July Model of the Month is Michelle! Michelle started with SmartGlamour by being part of our video campaign Clothing Can Heal. We then brought her back for our Spring 2018 runway and look book, and our swim shoot! Learn more about her below: [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am a Supervisor/ building inspector and mother of two. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I came across SmartGlamour through social media (instagram) and fell in love with your message instantly. 3. You’ve modeled for us multiple times – what makes…

Model of the Month : Gwendolyn Boniface

Our March Model of the Month is Gwen! Gwen first modeled for us in our #InYourSize campaign where we featured 60 babes in the same outfit. She then joined us to model our Amelia Graphic Tees during Pride Month last year. She also took part in a live fit video, getting some custom fit pants. Learn more about her below. [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am a teaching artist, an actor, a singer, a roller derby jeerleader and a burlesque performer (under the name Rosie Rapture). My biggest time commitments at…

Model of the Month : Jonna Capone

Our Model of the Month for February is Jonna Capone! Jonna joined us first for Spring 2017, and has modeled in multiple shoots, a live fit video, and helped behind the scenes as well. Learn more about her below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I actually model, write and perform full time. I am body positive activist and public speaker, developing a body positive course particularly for young theatre students as well as a blogger and influencer. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I actually did a photoshoot with…

Fashion is for everyone. Clothing can heal.

One of my biggest personal gripes with the fashion industry is how exclusionary it is – not just in size and price accessibility – but in pretension. Everyone wears clothing – yet the industry at large spends money + energy making folks feel left out, not good enough. They hope this is “aspirational” – that we will pay hand over fist to get an invite to the cool club. But for many folks – it just makes us not want to participate at all. No more. Not here. Fashion is for everyone. And it can heal. I’m so excited to…

Model of the Model : Jenna Lee

January’s Model of the Month feature is Jenna Lee! Jenna joined the SG family during the #InYourSize campaign and then came back for our Spring 2017 runway show. Always happy to have her! Learn more about her below. [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’m a subacute rehabilitation nurse. I help take care of patients after surgery. I love my job but it’s beyond challenging at times, so I do model as often as I can. I try to split to two equally. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I…

Model of the Month : Moet Cristal

A few days late, but our last Model of the Month feature from 2017 is here, in 2018! This month we are introducing you to Moet Cristal – an SG staple who has been in multiple shoots, shows, and campaigns. Moet even created the floral backdrop from our Fall 2016 shoot and show. Learn more about this awesome artist below! [hr] 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’m a freelance plus size model, visual artist focusing on curvy colorful work in mixed media, photography & digital form, as well as a personal care assistant.2. How…

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