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Three “Real People” Does Not Equal Body Positivity

It’s Fashion Week – as I’m sure you all know – and once again DKNY has used “real” people in their runway presentation. I’m always taken aback by the coverage of these additions – because firstly – it implies that the actual models are somehow less “real” than the new additions that were so-called “street cast.” My second problem lies within the fact that these three women pictured above are the proclaimed “real” people. Interesting how they all look like models, are shaped like models, and even have some model-esque photos of themselves lying around on the interwebs. I’ll give…

SmartGlamour NYFW Video and Photos are Here!

So excited to share our video and photos from Friday’s NYFW SmartGlamour Runway Show! This was and is NYFW’s only All Inclusive Runway Show. Check out the video below. Video by Don Spiro, Music by Drum & Lace Music. And here is the full photo gallery! Photos by Emerson Chen Photography

A Review, A Flash Sale, and $100 to shop SmartGlamour

We were recently reviewed by petite and plus size blogger Cassie from Style Cassentials – see how she rocks her Alexa Low-High Tank, with added custom short sleeves by clicking the photo below. Her post was also a featured link on Already Pretty. Cassie also took time in her post to talk about our #MeasureMeBeautiful campaign and submit her own Measure Me Beautiful selfie! Have you submitted yours yet? Simply take a photo of yourself, measure your bust, waist, and hip and add those measurements to your photo. Post on social media, add the hastag #measuremebeautiful and tag us @smartglamour…

Can Burlesque Be Body Positive?

As a woman (especially in my early 20’s) I am constantly being bombarded with images of how my body is “supposed” to look and how it is “acceptable” to behave and dress. On the street I get harassed daily by strangers telling me to smile or commenting on my appearance and making sexual remarks. When I don’t respond positively to these catcalls, I get called a “slut” or “bitch” or other terms deemed negative and designed to hurt women. Through burlesque I control my appearance and sexuality in front of an audience, a luxury I should have every day. It…

July’s SmartGlamour Women Recap

Another fabulous month full of SmartGlamour ladies! View them all in one spot right here. Samantha! Ronnell! Jenny! Robin! Be sure to follow SmartGlamour on Instagram to see our SmartGlamour Woman of the Week every Sunday.

An exciting feature and two photoshoots!

SmartGlamour has launched a new educational campaign alongside Stylaphile – entitled #MeasureMeBeautiful. Check it out at www.measuremebeautiful.com. We are spreading awareness of the importance and benefits to knowing your measurements, and your body, better. And today Bustle.com covered our campaign! Check it out by clicking the photo below. Have you checked out our two newest photo shoots for SmartGlamour’s jewelry and swimsuits? Not to worry – here they are! Shop the Bette Swimsuit Top and Bette Swimsuit Bottom by clicking the links! Shop the Lily Earrings, Ginger Earrings, Anne Necklace, Remy Necklace, and Audrey Handchain by clicking the links!

A new SmartGlamour feature and new product review!

This past week SmartGlamour has been lucky enough to be featured in both Flurt Magazine and Just Sara Jane‘s blog. Check out the wonderful feature in Flurt, and the product review of our Meredith Wrap Dress by Sara Baker below by clicking the photos.

Help SmartGlamour Continue to Grow!

Hello followers, friends, and family! As we are approaching our 6 month mark – we are preparing for the fall season and also an event during New York Fashion Week. But we can use your help. Please check out our GoFundMe – http://www.gofundme.com/bz7jyo – campaign which lists all of the items the proceeds will go towards: from fabric, to the next size up dress form, equipment, etc. Every dollar helps. And you can grab some cool rewards for donating! If you can not donate – please simply share our campaign with others so that we can continue to educate women…

SmartGlamour covered in Medical Daily!

We are honored to have been interviewed by Samantha Olson for the Medical Daily. And then to have our Alma Mater, Pratt Institute, tweet about us and include the link this morning! Click the photo below to be directed to the story.

SmartGlamour Email Technical Difficulties

SmartGlamour seems to be having some technical issues with our email account – smartglamour@gmail.com – if you have tried to contact us and not received a response, please re-forward the email and message us on our Facebook account or DM us on instagram or Twitter! We are working with Google to get the problem solved. Thank you for your support!

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