VA Fashion Awards

Last Sunday, September 19, 2010, I attended the Va Fashion Awards. It was the 2nd year they held it, but it was my first time attending.  Although they did not have a category for best plus size model, I really had a great time! I met so many great people, and the show was very well put together. I did not take any of my own personal pictures but I found some shots that were taken that night.

I wore this wired ruffle one shoulder tunic dress from Asos Curve...this picture really does not do me or this dress any justice (Completely bad angle!!). Overall the dress was a really good buy. The design is very unique. The wires are very comfortable, I did not feel them poking or anything, they are raised away from the body. The one thing
I did not like about the dress is the material. The dress is made out of cotton. Although it is a very thick cotton, I just think it takes away from the ellegance of the design.  



From the Left: Lee Cypress, Empress Leigh, Jubert Gilay



I paired the dress with my black suede pumps from Steven Madden. Most of my Accesories were by Charles Klein. You cant really see that well in the pictures but I wore small black, pearl, and rinestone bangles; a nice big silver chuncky ring; and medium sized earrings with multiple hammered rings that dangled (they are kind of heavy but are absolutely gorgeous ! )





Lee Cypress and Empress Leigh

One last thing, I do recommend shapewear for this dress because it is very form fitting !

Behind The Scenes in Atlanta/ Quick Outfit Post

I know I have not posted in awhile, sorry to keep you all waiting so long =[..I am very excited about the things I have coming up. I do want to share a few pics I took in Atlanta yesterday before, during, and after my amazing shoot with Lee Cypress Photography and Make Me Over Studios. It was the best experience yet !

Above is a pic of me getting started on my make up for the shoot by Make Me Over Studios in Atlanta..I would highly suggest anyone in Atlanta or areas nearby to go to her. She has over 10 years of experience and really takes pride in her craft. She also does the airbrushing technique instead of foundation and powder. It was my first time getting airbrushed, i must say it was very fun and relaxing. =]

Above is the finished product !..My photographer's pick..There are still more to come from the shoot but this is Lee Cypress' personal favorite. I call this pose "the mask pull" lol. Tell me what you think...??

Above is me on set after the shoot. This would be my first outfit post ever. This is a very last minute outfit i put together. I got the jeans and cardigan from Olive Ole which i believe is only located in the Hampton Roads area in Virginia. (I apologize to my fashionistas outside the area) When I bought the jeans I thought they would be high waisted, but they turned out to be more of a medium waist..I love the buttons, they actually have little anchors on them. I also like the tailored look they have as well. The bad thing is they really dont stay on my waist the way the are supposed to..I spent the entire day pulling my pants up. ugh  !

I wore the jeans with a regular off white cami from Target and a brown cardigan I got from Olive Ole as well. The necklace came from Forver21, its hard to tell what it looks like but its gold with a bunch of flower charms and beads. (very dainty =]) Last but not least, the shoes came from Charlotte Russe. They are a caged, leopard heels, about 4 inches high, and very comfy! =] They only bad thing is they run small I usually wear a size 8, but they did not have half sizes so I had to go up to a size 9 in them. The zipper is also bad on these heels..Once I zipped them up I could not get them down, but since they are a little big I could pull them off with no problem....Anyway I must get going, I hope you enjoyed the post and leave comments. I just wanted to share my experience and show once again ladies can be fashionable at a low price =]

Nordstrom Boots For Fall 2010 !!!

Nordstrom Boots For Fall 2010!!! by Empress Leigh featuring Lanvin shoes

Haute Hippie Quilted Leather Jacket, $995
NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD ANKLE BOOTIE, $995
LANVIN WEDGE BOOTIE, $1,393
Sam Edelman 'Sanford' Boot, $275
REPORT 'Electra' Bootie, $140
Jimmy Choo Shearling Lined Ankle Boot, $1,250
Trouvé 'Britt' Bootie, $140
Betsey Johnson 'Alison' Bootie, $150
BALMAIN LEOPARD PRINT MID BOOT, $1,500
REPORT 'Lyndon' Boot - - Nordstrom

I created this ad for all my boot lovers out there. Everything shown above can be found at Nordstrom. Im really looking forward to the 2010 fall fashion. I would even throw a pair of these on with my shorts or skirts before fall gets here..and i must add THOSE NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD ANKLE BOOTIES ARE TO DIE FOR !!!