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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…

Model of the Month: Meredith

Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Meredith Hertlein. Meredith is not just the sister of our designer, Mallorie Carrington – but also a huge supporter of the brand. She has been modeling since our first Look Book in Spring 2014 and is a constant feature in every collection. Meredith and Mallorie chose their favorite photos of Meredith to feature! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do day to day? Ha-ha – What don’t I do day to day? I am a stay-at-home mom to two adorable children – a 2 year…

Summer 2015 Video Look Book is Here!

Our Summer 2015 Video Look Book is Here! Shot by Fez Empire Productions, Music by Drum&Lace Music Shop the Collection Right Here! SmartGlamour Summer 2015 Video Look Book from Mallorie Carrington on Vimeo.

SmartGlamour Pop Up Shopping Experience

Our East Village Pop Up Shop is Open! As Time Out NY said, Women of NY – rejoice! The SmartGlamour Pop Up Shop is open for business at 436 E 9th st, NYC NY. Click below to see the shopping experience for yourself and then scroll down for some photos of our store! Every piece is available in sizes XXS-6X and can further be customized for perfect fit on ANY women. With everything handmade in NYC – and under $100 – this is truly an empowering shop for every woman. Join us! We are open daily 12-8pm until May 30th….

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…

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 Woman of the Week – Feature Story – Rachel Estapa

Actress and comedian Melissa McCarthy recently spoke about her past struggle finding gowns for Hollywood award events because designers did not want to make a dress for her size. She is a beautiful and voluptuous woman, though somehow her size was not deemed red carpet ready. Melissa McCarthy’s experience is not uncommon amongst non-celebrities aka everyday, strong women—especially when it comes to planning weddings, our own version of a red carpet event. For one example, brides can experience pressures to lose weight before their big day so they look a certain way for the photographs. When Rachel Estapa,…

SmartGlamour Press!

Hey all! Today is a very exciting day as SmartGlamour has popped up in two places on the interwebs! Click the photos to head to the articles. Firstly – check out our interview with writer Shannon McDeez in a featured editorial in the Brooklyn Bodega! Secondly – our Start Up Story is featured on Project Eve – so give that a read through as well! Don’t forget to shop SmartGlamour in person this Friday and Saturday at Brooklyn Night Bazaar. 7pm-1am, 165 Banker Street in Brooklyn.

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