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Dead Sexy October

Sexy is sold everywhere. TV and internet ads tell us that being sexy is important and what sexy looks like, but sexy doesn’t come in just one form. Sexy is whatever makes you feel good, and that might not be what the sold stereotype is. I’m not saying that lingerie and lace aren’t sexy, they’re great; but I think there’s more options of ‘sexy’ than that, and sometimes it’s blood and gore. That’s one of my favorite things about producing Dead Sexy Burlesque, I have a chance to explore my sexy-creepy side. Being ‘sexy’ in societal standards becomes more difficult…

August’s SmartGlamour Women Recap

Another fabulous month full of SmartGlamour ladies! View them all in one spot right here. Amanda from Flurt Mag! Sarah from Single, Fat, and Happy! Erin from Emerald Wings Health and Beauty Solutions! Meredith from Paradigm Shift! and Tina Tassels – body positive burlesque extraordinaire!

Fashion and Beauty Are for Everyone

Wednesday night I had the amazing privilege and honor to attend a panel discussion, A Culture of Extraordinary, hosted by The Li.st. The panel included the ever fabulous Stacy London, Marie Claire’s Lea Goldman, Vixxenn’s Nicole Sanchez, and my friend Julie Sygiel of Dear Kate. I have posted a bit on social media about my wonderful interaction with Stacy London after the panel discussion but I want to mention something that happened mid discussion when I posed a question to the ladies. I will admit that I was rambling a bit from nerves – (Stacy is a huge inspiration of…

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.

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