Thank you to everyone who supported theCURVYcon this year!
As Co-Founder of theCURVYcon, I am speechless sometimes as I watch it grow.
I mean… Vogue did a story about us, what more can I say? Is this even real life??
The other day someone told me that I shouldn’t be surprised at all the press, attention and support that I’m getting because I work hard and I deserve it. While that may be true, there are many women, especially women of color, who are working hard, yet they don’t get the support they deserve. So, I can’t take it for granted… I’m forever grateful.
I also know that none of this could happen without you. Many of you have been following me for years on this blog and now on my daily instagram inspiration page. Thank you for rocking with me this long!
p.s. I encourage you, if you have a dream or vision that you believe in, to take the tiny baby steps towards it every day. Don’t quit your daydream!
I’ve been getting tons of messages about my outfits that I wore during theCURVYcon and New York Fashion Week. Here’s a round up of everything I wore + links to where you can get them!
White Blouse: LOFT | Teal Velvet Jumper: Modcloth | Tights: Avenue | Leopard Heels with Orthodics: Vionic
Dress: Rent the Runway | Shoes: Lane Bryant
Dress: Secur | Shoes: Lane Bryant | Belt: Gucci
Related: A Plus Size Guide to Buying a Gucci Belt
Blazer: Rachel Roy | Tee: LOFT | Jeans: LOFT | Shoes: Keds
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 08: theCURVYcon co-founder Cece Olisa, Gabourey Sidibe, and theCURVYcon co-founder Chastity Garner Valentine attend theCURVYcon Powered By Dia&Co on September 8, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images theCURVYcon)
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 08: theCURVYcon co-founder Cece Olisa speaka onstage during theCURVYcon Powered By Dia&Co on September 8, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images theCURVYcon)
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 08: theCURVYcon co-founder Cece Olisa, Nikki Bella, Nia Jax, and theCURVYcon co-founder Chastity Garner Valentine attend theCURVYcon Powered By Dia&Co on September 8, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images theCURVYcon)
CeCe Olisa attends theCURVYcon Powered By Dia&Co on September 7, 2018 in New York City.Black Lace Dress: Rent the Runway
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 07: [Editor’s Note: image has been retouched] Venus Williams (C) and theCURVYcon co-founders Chastity Garner Valentine and Cece Olisa attend theCURVYcon Powered By Dia&Co on September 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images for Dia & Co)For special times like this, I work with an amazing glam squad. Hair: D’Angelo Alston | Makeup: Elisa Flowers | Styling Assistance: Jennifer Ulysse
We are already hard at work planning theCURVYcon 2019… next year will be our 5 year anniversary! Praying for good things as our little baby turns five.
Have you been to theCURVYcon? Which outfit did you like the most? Leave a comment and let me know!
