Hey curvy girls,
What does it mean to you to be Young, Fat, and Fabulous? As you sit and ponder on that question, let me tell you about a few girls who embody what it means. As a native New Yorker, I had the pleasure of attending the YFF Conference created by well known (Soon to be MTV’s TJ winner, I have faith that she’ll win) fashion blogger Gabi of the blog Young, Fat, and Fabulous. The event was hosted at ReDress NYC (one of my top five places to shop) in Boreum Hill Brooklyn. For the past year Gabi has been winning the hearts of curvy fashionista’s all over the world with her amazing style and infectious charming swag.
I rushed to leave work on July 9th to go checkout the conference. Let me keep it real, I really wanted to see how these 10 fashion blogger’s would be dressed. Upon my arrival, standing in front of the Redress store was the Parisian curvy fashionista Miss Sakina from Saks In The City who was in a black curve hugging sequined pencil skirt that was a DIY project, and next to her was the ever so sweet Melinda from the blog Sound Bites in a chic black shift dress with a flower pin
As I perused the store to find the next blogger to chat it up with, I saw a familiar face. I’m pretty good with faces and names, so, I knew who she was right off the back. It was Aryn from YFF’s closet feature. Aryn, is a beauty in person and her sweet spirit was shining through. She came to support the girls as well as model some clothes from the ReDress store.
The event began to fill up quickly, with curvy girls looking for their next great fashion find as well as meet their favorite curvy girl blogger. I saw all the bloggers eager to chat with their fans and give advice on shopping and style and their experience as fatshion bloggers. I continued to make my rounds. Next up was Finlands own, More To Love fashion bloggers Peppi and Mimmi, who I immediately clicked with, once I found out that they loved rap music and adored Jay-Z. They told me all about their trip to Kingz Plaza Mall in Brooklyn and the loads of sneakers they scooped up. They were truly fun gals to talk too. I asked them what plus size options were available to them in Finland and they explained that there isn’t much of a choice in Finland so, they have to be creative and make due with what they have.
nicolette says
Alyssa,
Thanks again for coming out to the event and supporting all of us!
xo
NikStar says
I am diggin reading everyone’s posts! Everything happens in NYC! lol BOO! You looked great too girl!
Anika says
Amen sister! great post on an amazing event! you looked great, thanks for sharing 😀 xx
carly says
awesome post! looks like a good time.
deb Re/Dress says
Alyssa,
Thanks for bringing your wonderful smile, style and camera to the meetup at Re/Dress NYC. We always love seeing you!
Sarah says
Been reading lots of posts about the YFF conference in NY. In all posts you girls looks smashing and looks like the event was a blast!
Elizabeth says
Great post! Everyone looks fabulous too, of course!
asha says
looks like you ladies had fun. sorry i missed it. loved the sequined skirt, the long tutu, and all of the black and white prints.
Savonne says
@Nicolette-You all were so nice and friendly, it was a pleasure.
@Nikstar-LOL!
@Deb-Thanks for hosting. I am a true an honest fan of your store and you have the best sales girls ever. What’s the next event happening?
Thanks everyone for reading and for your comments. Glad to know I am not talking to myself. LOL!
Jennifer aka. Jasifer says
love these pictures! <3 you all look gorgeous!
Desiree Frieson says
Great post and pictures! YFF is something I never heard of and just learned a lot. Who are some of those bloggers? Their web addresses?
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