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Model of the Month : Stefanie Carrington

April’s Model of the Month is Stefanie! Stefanie has modeled with us three times over the years – and has a special connection to the brand – read below to find out what that is! If you don’t already know 😉 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’m a volleyball coach. I coach a collegiate women’s team and I run a youth volleyball club. Plus – I have the best job in the world as Mommy to my fiesty, sweet 3 year old daughter. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? Mallorie…

Model of the Month : Laya Nixon

Our January Model of the Month, and first Model of the Month of 2019, is Laya Nixon! Laya has participated in our Spring 2018 look book and runway show, and also in a campaign during Summer 2018. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I just recently finished my last semester of college in December. I am excited to be getting my second degree in the Spring. I have been studying Early childhood to become a teacher in the near future. Also, I have been focusing on my photography. I’m…

Model of the Month : Michelle Barnes (Shelly)

Our December, and final Model of the Month for 2018, is Michelle Barnes (Shelly)! Michelle started working with us through long time SG model, Shenelle, and has participated in multiple shoots, shows, and campaigns since. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I consider myself a jill of many trades. I am going to dote on myself a little bit. I am a professional plus model (signed with agency support). I often do lifestyle modeling and commercial modeling. In addition, I am a professional fit model. I also walk in runway shows….

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 : 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…

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