Curvy Con 2016 Recap

In June, I was lucky enough to make it to New York City for 3 incredible plus size fashion events: the Golden Confidence Pool Party, Full Figured Fashion Week, and Curvy Con! It was my first time at all three events, and I felt like I had died and gone to plus size heaven! It was one of the most exciting, supportive and beautiful experiences of my life. And Curvy Con capped the week off with a fabulous shopping expo, amazing panels, and great after-parties.

This 2 day event was created by the lovely Chastity Garner of GarnerStyle.com and CeCe Olisa of Plus Size Princess. I managed to snap a picture with them and my favorite side kick of the weekend Amanda from Latest Wrinkle between sessions!

A few highlights of this year’s Curvy Con…

First…the people and the panels! I loved loved loved getting to see so many of my curvy blogging sisters! Seeing them in person and getting the chance to tell them how much I’ve admired them over the years was just a dream come true…not to mention the parade of fabulous, gorgeous outfits!

One of my favorite moments of the weekend was getting to chat with Ashley Nell Tipton, who is coming out with her first full collection with JC Penny!

Ashley Nell Tipton!! ASHLEY NELL TIPTON!!!! Fan girling with @ashley_nell_tipton and loving her new collab with @jcpenney! #hereiam #thecurvycon #plussize #ootd #stylepluscurves #psblog #psblogger #plusfashion #plus_isamust #PlusModelMag #celebratemysize

A photo posted by Amber from Style Plus Curves (@stylepluscurves) on Jun 18, 2016 at 12:23pm PDT

So beyond thrilled to meet 3 of my #curvy icons at #thecurvycon!!! @ashley_nell_tipton @themilitantbaker @biggalyoga You are an inspiration to us! #hereiam #plussize #ootd #stylepluscurves #psblog #psblogger #plusfashion #plus_isamust #PlusModelMag #celebratemysize #effyourbeautystandards #goldenconfidence

A photo posted by Amber from Style Plus Curves (@stylepluscurves) on Jun 18, 2016 at 8:21am PDT

My fan girl meter when OFF THE CHARTS during the panel with Ashley Nell Tipton, Jes Baker, and Valerie Segun…and my smiles turned to real tears when they showed the incredibly powerful and moving video “Here I Am” that was sponsored by JC Penny.

There were so many moments like that during the event, that I am sitting here grinning while thinking back on them!

Here’s a cute shot of me and Georgette from Grown and Curvy Woman. I’ve been a fan of her for years and finally got to see her beautiful smile in person.

Amber from Style Plus Curves and Georgette from Grown and Curvy Woman

And I loved all the cute photo ops and backdrops throughout the space! This one was a favorite!

Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves at Curvy Con 2016

Have mentioned the shopping?? Loved the curated selections from all the heavy hitters in plus size fashion today…Simply Be, Eloquii, JC Penny, Asos Curve, Fashion to Figure and many others!

Feeling #gorgeous at the @ftfsnaps #ftfsnaps booth at #thecurvycon expo! #plussize #ootd #stylepluscurves #psblog #psblogger #plusfashion #plus_isamust #PlusModelMag #celebratemysize #effyourbeautystandards #tcfstyle #goldenconfidence

A video posted by Amber from Style Plus Curves (@stylepluscurves) on Jun 18, 2016 at 8:03am PDT

Overall, it was an absolutely lovely event, and I will definitely try to go back next year when they move the event to Fashion Week in September!! SO EXCITED already!!!! xoxoxoxo

Curvy Con 2016 Recap

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