I am literally BURSTING with excitement to finally share with you all this news. I am hosting my very first event in my hometown of Los Angeles, CA! I have been wanting to create an event for quite some time now and the time has finally come. The event is called Curvy Cocktails (cute right?) and it will be a chic cocktail affair to bring together bloggers, brands, models, curvy fashionistas and more. With Los Angeles being known for its highly superficial and stereotypical body standards, I really wanted to celebrate the vibrant community of curvy women that don’t necessarily fit the “mold” but are still thriving. In the land of Hollywood where often times people are trying to be someone they are not or conform to what everyone is telling them they should be, these women are not afraid to be who they are, at the size that they are, and shine!
Curvy Cocktails will be co-hosted by the amazing Candice Kelly who is a plus size model with Dorothy Combs Modeling Agency. She has become a well known name within the plus size community for her striking photos, larger than life personality and curvy frame.
We also have a special guest joining us for the event. It is none other than the verbal assassin herself, Mz Gossip Girl aka Nina Parker. Television personality, Access Hollywood Live contributor and Love & Hip Hop Reunion host, Nina has made her mark on the entertainment industry. Starting her career at TMZ, she has catapulted into the spotlight and shows no signs of stopping.
And then there’s me but you already know who I am š
Lastly, we have some amazing sponsors for the event. These are brands that I have worked with before and can personally attest to the passion they have for making women look and feel great. The first is Fashion to Figure of whom we are all wearing below. Fashion to Figure specializes in chic and on-trend clothing that is perfect for a night out.
Left to Right – Candice: Skirt | Kristine: Sheer Top & Skirt | Nina: Dress
We also have Gwynnie Bee as sponsor of which we are all wearing below. Gwynnie Bee is a clothing subscription company for sizes 10-32. You can explore top brands from their amazing selection, closet as many items as you’d like for them to be delivered to your door, wear them and then swap them out for more items when you’re done!
Left to right – Kristine: Jumpsuit | Nina: Dress | Candice: Dress
Finally we our event sponsor SMASH Shoes, a brand dedicated specifically to sizes 10-14 of whom we are all wearing in both looks! The styles available can be found here, here and here.
I hope to see you all at Curvy Cocktails! You can get your tickets here. Thank you in advance for the support!
Photographer: Steve Suavemente
OMG!!! This is absolutely fabulous!! I soo wish I was in Cali for this event (which I love soo). Yeeesss, please take this event on the road…hopefully a southern state will be in the works in the future….fingers crossed!! But I love your style!! Congratulations and blessings!!
Thank you Carmen!! I hope to bring the event to different cities in the future
Kudos to you Kristine! Remember that conversation we had a CurvyCon? I see you walking in your purpose! Keep climbing ….. #BlackGirlMagic
Thank you so much Nikki! Yes I do remember that conversation vividly. Appreciate your genuine love and encouragement. God bless!
You ladies look Gorg!!! “Do it, boo”! lol I cant wait to try these looks! Kinda upset I would not be able to attend such a classy event, because I live in Georgia! Maybe one day, you will come to Atlanta!
Thanks so much Monisha! Yes maybe we will make our way to ATL one day!
This is exactly the type of classy event I knew you would put together. I’m going to make a girls weekend of this & make my way down to LA!
Yayy! So happy to hear that! Looking forward to meeting you!
Kristine, this looks so nice and so classy, I so wish I could go. There are alot of events around but this one just strikes me as a very classy event.
Good Luck !!! I wish all the best !!!
Too bad I can’t attend, I would love to.
Thanks so much Maggie! Wishing you could attend as well but hopefully with the success of this one, we can take this event on the road and come to a city near you
You ladies look absolutely amazing. I can tell this will be a great event, congrats!!
Thanks so much Kimberley!
Yasssss, living for these looks. Will definitely be there to support this, big fan of you & your style & love Nina! ?
Thank you Stacey!!