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ON THE COVER EQUUS AMORI
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CONTRIBUTORS EDITOR IN CHIEF BRIDGET GATES
EDITORIAL FASHION DIRECTOR/EDITOR WENDY LEANDRO CONTRIBRUTING WRITERS SHAUN COX CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS JASON DUNN MARIA GOMEZ DELGADO ELEA ANITA WRIGHT BRIDGET GATES CONTRIBUTING MAKEUP ARTISTS JESSICA EUBANKS DARIN WRIGHT LOCATIONS DAVIS CATTLE COMPANY FORREST HILL CEMETERY SPECIAL THANKS ANGELA CRISP JOHN CRISP BROOKE JIUIAN RAGSDALE DISCLAIMER: Momento Mori was photographed in Forrest Hill Cemetery, Chattanooga ,TN. Forrest Hill Represenitives would like to make it known that they do not claim to have any supernatural beings located on their property. This including the likes of Vampires, ghosts, zombies, etc. Please do not go to Forrest Hill Cemetery expecting to see any of these supernatural beings. For all inquires please email: ADARAMAGAZINE@GMAIL.COM PLEASE LIKE US ON FACEBOOK HTTP://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ADARAMAGAZINE ADARA MAGAZINE 7
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Photography by: Bridget Gates
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Styling by: Wendy Leandro Makeup by: Darin Wright
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STYLE YOUR CURVES BY: SHAUN COX
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C
urvy girlfriends listen up! Long past are the
days for us to fall victim to the mass wide retail and fashion industry slums we have become accustomed to accepting. I mean truth be told we know that when it comes to being able to be confident in finding clothes that helps us to feel spunky and sexy the racks in our local department stores are seriously failing us. Oddly enough global retail giant’s interpretation of high fashion for us sexy and curvaceous ladies are myriads of oversized floral printed shirts, pants with elastic at the waist, and flats that are destined to lean at the sides soon after walking from stop sign a to stop sign b. Why are we tourturing ourselves to fit conforms of a sector in the industry that clearly doesn’t get the look and feel were after. I mean who are we kidding when was the last time you were able to actually walk into your local retail department store and find an outfit worthy of ripping New York’s or Los Angeles hottest runways………………….. Right! I digress. This is my point, once your able to embrace the fact that department stores that sale food and clothes are
we are……..Diva’s ! Now that you have learned that certain stores just don’t cut it for us curvy plus size girls. I need to equip you with some shopping resources that are some of my personal favorites for dressing my own curves! Ross Dress For LessI know that I have given the old dust rag to department stores, but I have to be honest and let you know not all department stores are created equal. One of my favorite stores to shop at is Ross Dress for Less. This store has an entire section dedicated just to us! Here you can find pants, skirts, legging, capri’s, tanks, dresses, and all kinds of shirts…..nice ones, with a little shape built into it to flatter your body. I promise you will not have to worry about any potato sacks in this place. They even carry plus size undies and lingerie. I almost forgot to mention the great selection of shoes they offer with brands like Nine West, Dollhouse and Steve Madden. I am a bargain diva so you know this place is also a personal favorite because most items are under $20!
Casual Plus
not designed to meet the fashion needs of us thicker
Many of my favorite outfits are purchased online.
sister’s, then the better off you will be and the better
The wonderful benefit of online shopping is the
dressed you will be. I don’t know about you, but for
increased percentage rate that you’re not going to find
me, wearing a floral printed potato sack and elastic
your fellow curvy sister show up to the same event as
waist band pants maybe okay for a late night break
you with the same digs on. I know there are a couple
in at an all you can eat buffet but not for exuding the spark and confidence that is the real reflection of who
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stigma’s that comes with online shopping. The first
of fashion choices you have at your disposal. They
question many wonder is if shopping is secure
carry sizes 14-36, very reasonably priced. When I say
online. Well at Casual Plus. I love Casual Plus
they have everything I mean it. You know us curvy
because I can pay through my PayPal account and
plus size girls need shape wear, well Figuresque has
my purchases are guaranteed. Second concern is
it. We need hosiery just like our itsy bitsy counterpart
sizing. Casual Plus is amazing because they have
girlfriends, and guess what they have it! Did I mention
a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If it doesn’t fit
they have us covered for our costume needs for
you send it back, no problem. My favorite thing
Halloween next month? Well they do! I love this store
to order from casual plus is their dresses. They
and you will too so go check them out now I know it
have so many styles. The hardest part is deciding
will become one of your personal favorites too!
which one to order. I am just preparing you they
http://www.figuresque.com/Plus-Size-Tops-1X-3X
do have runway worth fashion trends so brace yourself! They are really affordable and they even have great clearance deals all the time. Casual Plus carry sizes up to 5x, plus they carry everything from active wear, career, club wear and so much more. Yes ladies this is the store that will get your paycheck week after week. http://www.casual-plus.com/
Figuresque (“BECAUSE YOU’RE CURVY, CONFIDENT AND OH SO BEAUTIFUL”)
Oh yes I love Figuresque. This is the feeling you should get when shopping. You know the feeling………..confident that you’re sure to look fashion forward. Sexy from the moment you walk out the door to show the world. I love this online store and you will too when you see the plethora ADARA MAGAZINE 20
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http://www.facebook.com/CCWildflowerBoutique
Photography by: Maria Gomez Photography
C & C WilShopping dflower Boutique & Retail
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Photography By: Bridget Gates Styling and Design By: Wendy Leandro
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One of a kind jewelry www.jillzaleski.com
Photography by: Jason Dunn
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