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Model of the Month: Stephanie

We’ve had a wonderful 2015 – and before we dive head first into 2016, we have one more Model of the Month to feature for December! Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Stephanie Mallick! Stephanie started with us in the Summer of 2014 and has been a go-to model choice for us every since. Read below to learn more about her! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? Aside from modeling I am an Actress! I love to perform on stage any way I can whether it’s acting, musical theatre, cabaret,…

Model of the Month: Bethany

Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Bethany Smith. We got so caught up in Holiday Sales that we forgot to post last month! So here is our slightly belated Model of the Month for November. Bethany has modeled for us in two collections, although it feels like more! Bethany is the embodiment of the word radiance. She is a wordsmith, a ray of sunshine, and an amazing SmartGlamour supporter. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’m a freelance copywriter + event professional dedicated to helping my fellow…

Why the Majority of my Models are Plus Size

I am a thin white woman and I am tired of seeing thin white women in every fashion and beauty ad I see. I’m tired of being the only kind of representation for every product image and every look book. Now imagine if I wasn’t thin and white. It’s not my place to speak for other people – as I am not them – but if the over represented is tired of it I can only imagine how exhausted the under represented must be. I actually can not grasp what it’s like to look around and see zero accurate representation…

Model of the Month: Zaida

Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Zaida Silva. Zaida has modeled for us in three collections, one campaign, and is such an amazing SmartGlamour supporter! Zaida chose her favorite photos from SmartGlamour collections to feature! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am an office manager in a dental office. I deal with all things that involve insurance, payments and claims. Most importantly to me – I love to deal with my patients, especially the kids, they really make me laugh. Aside from my full time job, I’m often busy…

The Body Positive Bride

On September 26th, 2015 – I married the love of my life and felt beautiful while doing so. I want to preface this piece by saying – that as a straight sized woman I am very privileged in many ways regarding body image and dress shopping. That being said – I do believe that all human beings have varying and equally valid insecurities and stories involving their bodies and their relationships to them – and I feel that perhaps my story may inspire another person. So I am going to tell it. During my childhood and adolescence, I was very…

#MiracleMomBods

#MiracleMomBods We live in a society where women’s bodies are obsessed over, objectified, scrutinized. Our bodies are held to an un-achievable (sans 5% of us) standard which forgets the fact that bodies change, grow, and age. We live in a society where #DadBod became an overnight sensation – celebrating men for depicting the average, everyday version of themselves – when that is the last thing we would accept women to be. Where is the celebration for Mom Bods? The bodies that actually have reason to grow and change – as they grew a life inside of them and then gave…

Model of the Month: Bunny Buxom

Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Bunny Buxom! Bunny has modeled for SmartGlamour multiple times. We asked her a few questions about her SmartGlamour experience. 1) Aside from occasionally model for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am a burlesque performer, producer, and social justice warrior! My company Rabbit Hole Productions puts on monthly themed burlesque shows through a lens of body positivity, sex positivity, and feminism. 2) How did you get involved with the brand? I got involved with SmartGlamour through a mutual friend who is also a burlesque performer. Mallorie and I met…

Model of the Month: Rachael

Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Rachael Hirsch. Rachael has modeled for us in two collections (stepping in at the last minute for her first time with us) and is such a great SmartGlamour supporter! Rachael chose her favorite photos from SmartGlamour collections and also some of her own Outfit of the Day photos to feature! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I feel really fortunate to be able to wear so many different hats outside of modeling! I have been an Opera Singer for the past 10 years, and…

#SameSizeDifferentEyes

#SameSizeDifferentEyes When I was studying fashion design in college – my best friend and I were always amazed that we could share clothing and wear the same size despite our obvious differences in body shape. With 4.5 inches between our heights, and very clear visual disparities in our proportions – it was crazy to us that we could share pairs of jeans (although the lengths would vary greatly) but share we could and did. And now – as a working fashion designer with my own brand and last spring my own pop up shop – I watch and facilitate conversations…

Model of the Month: Shenelle

Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Shenelle LaPierre. Shenelle has modeled for us in two collections and is always a joy to work with! Shenelle chose her favorite photos from SmartGlamour collections to feature! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? When I’m not having fun modeling, I work full time as an entry writer for the Customs Brokerage department at C.H. Robinson International – a freight forwarding company. I know you’re wondering… What is an entry writer? Sort of an agent that reports data to US Customs for goods being…

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