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#FitForEveryBody

We all have issues when it comes to clothing our bodies. Whether it’s finding pants long enough, tops with enough or not too much room in the bust, or just finding something to fit a body shape that is between sizes – almost everyone struggles when it comes to getting the right fit. We’ve talked a bit before about how arbitrary sizes are and how size charts are created – but it truly is important to remember – that even if we forced every clothing company in the world (which would be impossible) to carry the exact same sizes and…

Model of the Month: Linni

And we’re back with our monthly Model of the Month series! This week we are featuring Linni – who has modeled for us in our #ImFlattered campaign and our Spring 2016 Look Book and Runway Show! 1. Aside from occasionally modeling for SmartGlamour – what do you do? I’m a makeup artist (trained originally in theatre), a beauty blogger and occasionally speak at events on body positivity! 2. How did you get involved with the brand? I met Mallorie through the Body Positive Habitat on Facebook. I wrote a post that I was searching for a dress after experiencing several online…

SmartGlamour Models of the Month – Jan + Feb – Alexa and Daniela

Welcome back to our monthly model feature! The beginning of 2016 was a busy one for us – and we missed January and February’s Model of the Month series features. Luckily – today we will be catching up for both months by featuring two ladies at once – Alexa and Daniela. Alexa and Daniela are an amazing couple living in Brooklyn, NY. Friends of our designer, Mallorie Dunn – Alexa has modeled for SmartGlamour in two look books, two runway shows, and one campaign. Daniela joined us last summer, modeling for our #SameSizeDifferentEyes campaign – which Alexa was also a…

#ImFlattered

We’ve spoken before on the word “flattering”, how it’s definition has been changed and skewed over time – especially within today’s image obsessed society. But – we should also discuss why this matters. Words can be very powerful – and unfortunately, it is often the negative words from others that stick with us. In our ever increasingly visible world of social media – people’s opinions of us can come from across the globe, and with no responsibility, cloaked behind a username. It can often also be the people close to us – our loved ones – thinking they are “doing…

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…

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