ACM Curvy News
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Table of Contents Full Figured Fashion Week 2011
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Margaux Kouture Spring/Summer Collection 2011
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Elegant Plus Beauty & Style Expo
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ACM Urban Wear
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Customize Me
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Let Us Upgrade You!
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ACM Fashion Clubs
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Who’s That Girl?
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A Clothes Mind
Full Figured Fashion Week 2011 New York City June 16th- 18th, 2011 A Clothes Mind will be a featured designer and a showcase participant @ the Full Figured Fashion Week 2011 Finale Event in New York City on Saturday, June 18th. We will be featuring the Margaux Kouture Spring/ Summer 2011 Collection. Full Figured Fashion Week 2011 will take place on June 16th- 18th, at The Marriott Marquis located at 1535 Broadway New York, New York 10036 (corner of 45th Street, Times Square area) WESTSIDE BALLROOM (5th Floor). We look forward to seeing you all in New York City!
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Margaux Kouture Spring/Summer Collection 2011 The release of our Spring/Summer Collection is almost here! We are extremely excited to share the masterpieces from Fashion Designer & CEO Anna Margaux. Many of you have already inquired about the Antigone Dress seen here and in the recent April 2011 Issue. Those that will attend the Full Figured Fashion Week Finale in New York City on June 18th will see the Spring/Summer Collection up close and personal. The new pieces will appear on our website at the end of this month.
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Elegant Plus Beauty and Style Expo
A special thank you to everyone who came out to support A Clothes Mind @ the Elegant Plus Beauty and Style Expo located at the Los Angeles Convention Center May 21st, 2011. We would also like to extend our appreciation to all of the models that ripped the runway, GREAT JOB LADIES! It was amazing to witness the curvy ladies in action.
ACM Urban Wear is Coming Soon‌‌
What is ACM Urban Wear? ACM Urban Wear created by co-founder Desi Munzon reflects our brand and culture. Our limited edition t-shirts, tank tops, hoodies and jackets with our logo will be available for purchase. You may have seen or heard some prominent people in our plus community that are already rocking ACM Urban Wear, it will soon be available for purchase in the upcoming months. 5
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Is there something you are looking for and can’t find anywhere on our site? Don’t be discouraged! We are here to create the piece you are looking for in the size you need with the proportions you are looking for! We customize any item on our website to fit your body perfectly. Provide us with your body measurements in the comments section during checkout and your item will be custom made specifically for you. That’s the beauty of our service, our items made to order! Customized Orders are non-refundable and have a 3 to 4 week delivery
If you have an idea or concept we are here to bring your vision to life! Send an email with your ideas and we will work with you to create pieces. We are here to assist you with the fashion statement you want to make and to bring out the Diva in you who desires to be different! What we can do for you:
To get started, send an email to info@aclothesmind.com with your request and please be very detailed as possible and provide us with your contact information which shall include your name, email address and phone number where we can contact you. Please also, include a full body photo so that we can better obtain the look and concept which you are seeking. We will then sketch a design which will take approximately three to five business days or sooner. If you approve of the sketch after revisions to your satisfaction, we will then quote a price for the design.
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ACM/ Diva Amor’e Platinum CLUB Want to be a part of our Platinum Club? In order to obtain Platinum Status, a customer must spend $500 or more to receive a 40% discount on all merchandise. Discount is good for 6 months, Free Shipping is also included. An exclusive online code will be provided upon obtaining this status and you can shop to your heart’s content at a discounted rate. Disclaimer Discount applies to select individuals and in some cases select merchandise not to be used in conjunction with any other offer(s). Discount cannot be transferred or used on behalf of someone else. Discount can be terminated at any time without notice.
Those randomly selected every 2 months shall include 2 people to receive $75 off in our online store. Discount is good for Margaux Kouture apparel only.
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Consumer will be notified via email, phone, etc. and will be provided with an exclusive online code to take advantage of this offer. Free Shipping is also included. Disclaimer Discount applies to select individuals and in some cases select merchandise not to be used in conjunction with any other offer(s). Discount cannot be transferred or used on behalf of someone else. Discount can be terminated at any time without notice.
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Who’s That Girl?
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Chevaughn Fruge’ Model Here’s what Chevaughn had to say in our interview with her! When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion model and why? To be honest I kind of fell into it actually. About 10 years ago I was approached to audition for an Essence fashion show and was selected, and from there I caught the bug to model and have been doing it ever since! Is there anything that you dislike about modeling? The only thing I dislike about modeling is the fact that plus size models seem to have to work twice as hard as straight models in order to get noticed or recognized. The plus size industry is looked at differently in the fashion world. Although we have made some major strides over the last 10 years, we still have some ways to go until we are looked at equally. I do believe that there is a strong movement happening and one day we will be considered an unstoppable force in fashion and modeling industry. Now, you’re not originally from California, so tell us where you’re from and what brought you here? I’m originally from Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio. I say I’m from both cities because I grew up in both places and consider both to be my hometowns. For some reason I always knew I would end up here. I went to school in New York City and studied acting and musical theater but I knew that I would venture out west one day to pursue acting. It wasn’t till 10 years ago though that I included wanting to pursue modeling out here as well. 8
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What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy dancing, reading, traveling, shopping, singing in my church choir, and volunteering just to name a few. Do you have any advice for aspiring fashion models? The advice I would give to aspiring plus size models is that if this is something you truly want to do, you have to love, respect and believe in yourself first and foremost. This can be a difficult industry to be in since we are plus size. So you really have to have a strong foundation of knowing who and what you are and not wavering from it. In addition, having self-confidence and a great attitude is a must while remaining humble. You have to have faith and persistence, never let rejection or disappointment bring you down. You have to keep going no matter what and let the desire and passion for modeling lead the way! What are some of your favorite fashion trends currently? Even though I never thought I would say this… I actually love the 80’s style that’s back in. The off the shoulder tops paired with leggings or jeggings and heels is a very cute and comfortable look. Do you have an article of clothing that you absolutely cannot live without? As cliché as it may sound… I could not live without jeans! I have over 20 pair! All different styles! I absolutely love jeans because they are so versatile. You can dress them up or down, however way you want! To me they are the perfect article of clothing! What can we expect for you in the future and where can we find you on the web? This summer, I plan to be involved in more fashion shows with local designers as well as doing more print work. You can find me on the web at http://www.modelmayhem.com/chevaughnfruge.
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