Here’s the video I promised showing the final walk of all the looks from Akira’s Plus Size Fashion Show. It’s a bit loud with all the cheering, but it’ll give you a quick look at the clothes.
Also, if you’re wondering what I wore, here’s a few not-so-great pictures:
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| I came straight from work, so I’m more conservative than usual. |
Shirt: Forever 21+
Vest: Dots
Pencil Skirt: Lane Bryant
Red Wrap Belt: Savvy Seconds (local Chicago resale shop)
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Vince Camuto (my favorite black suede pumps!)
The worst part about living alone is that I don’t have anyone to take my picture! 🙁 So…I know these pictures kind of suck, but it’s the best I can do at the moment. Oh, and ignore the weird date stamp, I took this picture on Wednesday, but the timer on my camera is way off.
So…here’s me at the end of a very long day. But, I love my dress so much, I had to share. The long peplum is on-trend right now, and the graphic stripes are also in line with some of the architectural details that I’ve seen in the fashion mags lately. The detail at the bodice is my favorite, and the way the stripes interact is very flattering. I hate that I don’t have a pic of the back-it has an exposed zipper! Anyway, let me know what you think. I’ll try to get my camera act together, I promise!
I just heard that Akira is actually putting on its first ever PLUS SIZE FASHION SHOW!!!! You can bet your benji’s that I’m totally going to be there…
BUT…(isn’t there always a big but?)
While this seems like a positive step forward, I’m a little skeptical about the whole thing, since I tried to find out more information by visiting their website and Facebook page…and get this…they say NOTHING about it. No event notice; no publicity at all. Don’t you think that’s shady?
The only way I found out about it is because of this chicagoist.com post.
Now, the first thing that popped into my head was…NO WAY, Akira is going to carry a plus-size line of clothing???? But…after visiting their sites, I can pretty much say No to that. It looks like the event is actually sponsored, or put on by Curves (the all female exercise chain)…and Akira is just providing the event space.
Now…I could be wrong…I sincerely hope I am!!!! But, I will attend tomorrow and let you all know what I find out for sure.
If you’re in Chicago, come join me.
Thursday, July 28 at 7:00pm
Curves, Cocktails, and Clothing
Akira in Andersonville (5228 N. Clark St.)
Free Admission
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