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Model of the Month : Brooke Rodriquez

Our next Model of the Month is Brooke! She first modeled for our Spring 2016 Look Book and Runway Show. She was then a part of our InYourSize campaign, and most recently, Fall 2016 Look Book and Runway Show and Winter/Holiday Look Book. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? First and foremost, I’m a mother to an awesome young artist. By day, I work in HR/Recruiting in the fashion industry. During my “free time”, I volunteer with Gotham Girls Roller Derby, model on a freelance basis, cosplay at various nerdy…

In #FashionForAll, #AllMeansAll : Gender

SmartGlamour has always been a strong advocate for accurate representation of bodies in the media. From our collections, to runway shows, to campaigns, we strive to feature people of all shapes, sizes, heights, weights, ages, ethnicity, ability, and identity. We are all about #FashionForAll – but unlike most brands, when we say All, we truly mean All. While all human beings are varied in so many different ways – through so many different characteristics – some of these aspects are more visible (such as size, shape, ethnicity) while others are more invisible (such as ability and identity.) Being an inclusive…

Model of the Month : Christina Ramonetti Lakind

Our next Model of the Month is Christina! Christina first modeled for our #MiracleMomBods campaign last year. Since then – she has participated in #InYourSize and our Fall 2016 collection shoot + runway show. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I have been a middle school teacher…this is my 15th year! I am also a mother to two amazing boys, ages 5 and 8, and a wife to a great partner for almost 10 years. 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I am fortunate enough to know…

Model of the Month : Patricia Birch

Our next Model of the Month is Patricia! She first modeled for our Spring 2016 Look Book and Runway Show. She was then a part of our InYourSize campaign, and most recently, Fall 2016 Look Book and Runway Show. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? For my 9-5 I’m an in-house attorney for a New York City government agency, where I focus on public policy administration and employment/labor law. I’m also working on developing a side-hustle that’s intended to help my clients free themselves from self-limiting beliefs. 2. How did…

Model of the Month : Tia Dinolfo

Our next Model of the Month is Tia! Tia first modeled for our #MiracleMomBods campaign last year. Since then – she has participated in two more collection photo shoots. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? Most importantly…I’m a stay at home mom to my awesome 3 year old son and 16 month old daughter. When they so graciously allow me the time I’m an actress and burlesque performer. My means of expression have gone through a lot of evolutions over the past few years. I kind of cycle between…

Model of the Month : Chrisandra

Our next Model of the Month is Chrisandra! Chrisandra modeled in our very first launch collection and runway show back in Spring 2014. Since then, she’s participated in two other shoots and 1 runway show. She’s a mother and a working model. Learn more about her below! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? Besides occasionally modeling for Smart Glamour, I am a full-time mommy of four. I am a professional Plus Size Model represented by Bicoastal Mgmt. I am the current Fit Model for Eloquii and Target Swimwear. I had previously been employed…

Model of the Month – Temiah

August’s Model of the Month is Temiah! Temiah has modeled with SmartGlamour multiple times – including two runway shows! Read below to learn more about her. 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I am an urban fashion model and have been featured in magazines such as Queen Size and Victorious Award Magazine. I also test shoot with photographers frequently on creative projects. Aside from modeling my day job is a social worker, helping those less fortunate or disabled. I love to help people and I have a caring and loving heart; it is why…

Model of the Month: Marcy Cruz

Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Marcy Cruz! Marcy has modeled for two different campaigns and also an accessories photo shoot! Let’s learn a little bit more about her! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’m a freelance writer and editor. I have a lifestyle blog called Fearlessly Just Me where I talk about plus size fashion, dating, travel and my journey to finding confidence and living fearlessly. I’m also the Blog Editor for PLUS Model Magazine (PMM) and work as a fit model and FirstFit reviewer for Gwynnie Bee….

#InYourSize Campaign

“What size are you?” – A question we hear often throughout our lives. “I am a size…” – An answer we often give throughout our lives. But what does your size actually mean? Are you only one size? Does your size change? Last year, through #SameSizeDifferentEyes – we showed that no two bodies are exactly the same – even if those bodies are the same “size.” But size issues haven’t gone anywhere – and they most likely won’t for quite some time. There’s a lot of talk about size inconsistency between brands, size charts not lining up…

Model of the Month: Lady Zombie

Next up in our Model of the Month Series is Lady Zombie! Lady Z was in our very first “campaign” photoshoot – before we learned the importance of adding a hashtag and promoting our messages to publications! She then continued to come back and model for additional look books and runway shows. Let’s learn a little bit more about her! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I live a Selina Kyle/Catwoman sort of life. By day, I’m a white-collar sort, and by night, I am Lady Zombie – Entertainer Extraordinaire! Aside from modeling for both…

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