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Friday, November 2, 2012

Pluzz Fashion Model Search 2012 Winners



I blogged once about a beautiful boutique called Pluzz Plussizefashion here in Puerto Rico. The owner of the store is a charming and beautiful lady named Melissa Duran Reyes, and a while back they had a contest called Pluzz Fashion Model 2012, they were looking for three models in the categories of Fashion and two Junior’s.
Melissa Duran Owner of Pluzz Plussizefashion Boutique
The final event took place at the Manhattan Lounge in San Juan and the winners were Neyreemar Fuentes, Maricarmen Rivera in the Junior Category and Delmarie Rodriguez won the Fashion Category.
Neyreemar Fuentes
These beautiful girls will be representing the boutique in Charity Events, Fashion Shows and many other great activities that the store has. Melissa tells me that it is a joy to work with them, because they are humble, and so sweet. I wish Melissa all the luck in the world because she works very hard to help our Plus Size Community, and make them look gorgeous in the stores beautiful clothes, if you are in Puerto Rico or visiting the Island, their phone number is 787-513-4182, their clothes and accessories are amazing!
Maricarmen Rivera
Delmarie Rodriguez
Marta Rivera , is a blogger from Puerto Rico, she is an English professor  and a Plus Size advocate on the Island, an Island that is mainly for thin models, but she is trying her best to change that. Marta will be blogging for Curvy Girl on Budget letting us know everything that is happening in the Plus Size community from fashion to events in Puerto Rico.

South Fashion Week October 18-20 2012


South Fashion Week is just around the corner, it will be on October 18,19 and 20, 2012 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Next weekend my home will be there for the event.  I will be staying at the Ponce Melia , the Hotel is a piece of history that began 80 years ago, it has rustic charm and the elegance of bygone era.
I have stayed there before and the staff give their guests the royal treatment. I will be covering the Fashion Show on Saturday where Designer Nelly Trinidad and Yolyne Negrón will be presenting their collection Mayestic Curves with some of the most beautiful Plus Size Models in Puerto Rico.
Stay tuned for my blogs about the event which promises to be amazing. ~Marta~
Marta Rivera , is a blogger from Puerto Rico, she is an English professor  and a Plus Size advocate on the Island, an Island that is mainly for thin models, but she is trying her best to change that. Marta will be blogging for Curvy Girl on a Budget letting us know everything that is happening in the Plus Size community from fashion to events in Puerto Rico.

Integrating the runway: 1426 Fashion Week Nov 8th-11th 2012


 LS1426 Inc. founder Linda Scott is bringing the house down again! This time in Miami, on November 8th – 11th 2012.  I am so looking forward to this event especially the part that they are integrating the Runway there will be Standard Size and Plus Sizes rocking the runway.
This is going to be an amazing fashion show with tons of designer clothing. Also I am so excited to announce that America’s Top Model Winner Whitney Thompson will the host for 1426 Fashion Week in Miami! The designers are showcasing their beautiful designs with models from all over the country and international models will also be joining The event will be held at Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay, 1633 North Bayshore Drive,Miami, FL 33132.
Here are just a few pics from last year event, doesn’t it make you excited for this years?
Come and Join us at this event and have a great time networking and watching the models rock the runway!