C
outure, angels, and bling were
the fashion mainstays at the first annual ICE Ball, held at the Classics Event Center, benefitting the Habitat for Humanity organization. The event was organized by Sherry Rivera of Sherry’s Angel’s Model and Entertainment Agency. Designers included Kendra Harris, Erica Vallejo, and Francis D Roces of Kimono Dragons. Kendra Harris collaborated on her collection with friends Tracey Cowin and Jessica Thomos. The trio delivered on the Ice with a strong presence of jewelry and sparkle. Kendra Harris described her collection as “princess glamour that can be played up or down and easily I ncorporated into one’s every day wear or a night out on the town”. Erica Vallejo’s making her fashion debut; she classified her collection as a Heavenly Escape. Her collection featured floor length evening gowns made from silk and chiffon. Francis D Roces, designer for Kimono Dragons designs, simply commanded the room with his exquisitely stunning male and female fashion creations. Francis D Roces described his collection as “a collection inspired by Asian motifs. Nature and street wear that breaks the rules theme of honor and defiance”.
Pg 5
Pg 21
Pg 27
The Full-Figured Fashion Column For Confident Curves Author: Christina Waheed Photographers: Juan Clipper Models: Christina Waheed & Samantha Eagan
W
Finally, Spring Arrives!
ith a new season brings the new leaves that turn within us, and that affects how we present ourselves! Striving to better yourself and your life takes time, and it isn’t always easy! Changing is a process, and that’s why fashion is so fun, right? It is truly a great feeling when you discover a new chapter of in your life as well as what new styles you look good and feel comfortable in. When you look and feel confident in your daily life it can be exciting, stress relieving, and keep you thinking on your feet! Showing the new you feels so good, so don’t be afraid curvy girls! But remember, you are your biggest critic; if you love yourself, you look confident—and others notice the change! It feels good when people acknowledge and support your hard work, but more importantly, it feels even better when you support yourself and acknowledge your hard work! Looking good is just a side effect of time well spent on the person who should matter the most, you! As I always say, confidence is the best accessory we can wear—without it, we have nothing! It is one of the keys to life, but to get that key we have to start with self-love. It is what sculpts that key and helps guide the way to the lock to our dreams! But, the only way we can even fathom self-love is with forgiveness and acceptance—not just of other people, but of yourself. With self-love comes so many more positive changes in your life, it is up hill from there! If you do not have self-love, you will not have confidence and having neither set’s you up for failure in life; because as I am sure we have all heard—people treat you the way you treat yourself! As my mentor recently said, “When you are broken you only attract brokenness, who wants that? Please visit my blog in between issues for more advice at www.confidentcurvescolorado.blogspot.com! I touch on food, fashion, accessories, do-it-yourself, and health issues (like Gluten intolerance/Celiacs Disease).