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The Curve Fashion Festival 2016

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

On Friday I travelled to Liverpool to attend the Second Curve Fashion Festival. Last year it was in Manchester but relocated to Liverpool for the larger venue Liverpool Exhibition Centre on the water. There was a lot going on in Liverpool this weekend which meant hotels were full and prices were hiked up.

I met Debz of Wannabeprincess Blog at the train station and got a taxi to out hotel 10 mins out of the city in West Derby. We got settled and changed then went for food at the pub across the road with two of Debz friends.

We woke up early and had breakfast at he Beefeater joined to the hotel the glammed up for the 10am opening of The Curve Fashion Fest (TCFF)

We arrived at the venue a little after 10am and it was in full swing. The first person we spotted was Tess Holliday rocking a great stripe crop top and skirt by Ashley Nell Tipton.

I had not seen Tess since last years TCFF so was really happy she was able to come and bring her Hubby Nick Holliday and their 3 month old adorable son Bowie ❤️

I love events like this as it means all the Plus Size bloggers make the effort to get together and have a body positive experience like no other. We managed to gather up most for these photos but there are people missing sadly.

The day consists of catwalk shows by Plus Size Brands at the event. Interview like the one above and Brands talking about their new Collections.

There are loads of stalls from leading Plus Size Brands and new or smaller Brands where you can shop and try things on or just view whats new. Many had photo booths where you could get your selfie fix with friends.

I fell in love with Topsy Curvy and their selection of Halloween inspired wears. They do up to a size 32 and most items are sized large and have stretch so will fit everyone of any shape and size. The website is not fully stocked at the moment but will be soon and I will let you know when as I will be buying a few things!

Newish Brand Want That Trend have collaborated with reality tv personality Holly Hagan and will be bringing out a range available up to size 32 which will be online soon. Both Topsy Curvy and Want That Trend were the more purse friendly Brands there.

I have not paid much attention to the River Island Plus range as it was only available up to size 26 and being a booby size 28 there was no chance of anything fitting me. It was noticed by Debz that the website now has a few items available in size 28 which hopefully means more in the future!

I fell in love with this dress which is a size 26 and looks quite roomy so will be trying the size 28 if it comes back into stock.

Tess, Debs & I showing how sexxxeh we are for her Snapchat!

My outfit for the day was this beautiful floral Scarlett & Jo dress in a size 24 that I have previously reviewed HERE. It kept me cool and looking vintage but glam all day and evening.

Ebay was there launching their New Curve Hub for all things Plus Size. This is the same thing I filmed an advert for a few weeks ago that should be online soon.

This is the team for Ebay Curve hub at the event.

Goggle Box babes Sandi and Sandra were there strutting their stuff on the catwalk!

Debz, George & Myself featured on TCFF instagram page.

Debz & Myself on the Lovedrobe instagram page.

The lovely Georgina Grogan took this pic of me for her new venture She Might Be. Check it out an follow on instagram etc.

After a full day of Fashion Festival a few of us went for food at Red's BBQ and OHhhMyLorrrrd it was so good! Defo try it if you like meat!

There was cocktails and lots of chat then we all headed back to our hotels and to trains to get to our beds.

This event really is important to the plus size community and needs to be supported. Please think about coming to next years event. Say hello to your favourite bloggers! It really makes there day to meet readers and take selfies!

A big thank you to all the blogger babes! Yall know who you are!

Thank you to the wonderful team that made TCFF what it is and put in so much work to make it the best it can be!

You can see more photo on instagram by searching the tags #tcff #tcff16

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The Curve Fashion Festival 2015

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

It was a busy day for me at The Curve Fashion Festival. I arrived and had to film my final shots for the Plus Size Bride Documentary I am part of that should be shown on C4 in November. Rosie is designing and making my dress and she had a stall at the Festival so was the perfect place to film us talking dresses.

I was also on the Scarlett & Jo Instagram takeover and I am the inspiration for the #lollidots Collection coming very soon so it only seemed right I wear Dots to the event and represent! I ordered it from Re/dress and is now sold out. My Popcorn bag got the most love and comments. It is a cheap ebay copy of a Kate Spade designer bag. I bought the bag to match my Popcorn Brooch. I am also rocking my new Bonlook #glassesporn.

There were so many stalls and Brands and I hardly had time to go round them all with al the hugs and greetings to people I don't get to see enough of. I also had quite a few of my followers come and say hello and get a selfie which was very lovely. I did manage to get my bum to the first catwalk show and these are some of my favourite looks.

Asos Curve & Elvi

New Look & Boohoo

So Fabulous & MissGuided

Evans

There were some famous faces involved in the event. Tess Holliday, Nicolette Mason, Hayley Hasselhoff & Louise O'Riley all did signings and met with fans. Lisa Riley was there with her new Clothing Line Just Be You and did a Blogger photo with the ladies in her designs at the start of the event. Felicity Hayward, Gloria Shuri Henry and British Bloggers were also there. One of the best things in the shedule were the seminars are the end of the day. Sadly not as well attended as the catwalk shows.

I have been blogging for 4 years and have seen the start of all things plus size bloom into the community it is today. I have been to events and this was something different. I personally prefer the catwalk in the middle of a big room with stalls around the edge of the room. This event charged to view the catwalk so was a separate room. With rows it felt like being herded round but when open you can see more of everything going on. There was food and drinks available and seating. This is what has been missing from previous events. Being a plus event it would have been nice to have a local food place involved such as Home Sweet Home and their amazing cakes.

Seating is very important for a long event and at a size 26/28 chairs with arms can be hit and miss. I was able to fit but that does not mean everyone could. Just something to keep in mind for next year. Having toilets and everything all on one level was brilliant. The biggest issue I and most people I spoke to had was with the catwalk models. Being a plus event you just have to look at your audience and see 99% of us are size 16+. We see smaller models every day and everywhere trying to sell us clothes and while the clothes look lovely on the models I can't picture them on myself. I want all sizes and shapes to be represented on the catwalk at an event aimed at plus size people. It is such and important thing and hopefully next year will feature a variety of sizes and shapes.

I just want to say thank you to The Curve Fashion Fest for taking on the challenge and doing so much right! I really look forward to next year! See you all there hopefully!

next is all the selfies .....