Plus size fashion giant Evans launches their new #IamMe body confidence campaign and enlists a whole host of awesome body confident women to help them spread the word!
The plus size high street hero has certainly got our attention with the introduction of their new campaign. They've brought together some of the worlds most curve confident, inspirational women, to kickstart a body confidence movement #IamMe, and the team here at Closer are definitely on board.
Meet the squad:
NADIA ABOULHOSN
Blogs at - www.nadiaaboulhosn.com - Social - @nadiaaboulhosn
Nadia is definitely a fashion force to be reckoned with. This insta famous (almost 400 thousand followers, and counting!) US blogger is known for her sassy ways and incredible street style. Not content on just blogging she’s taken her killer curves into the worlds of designing, modeling and styling - this girls one to watch.
ALESSANDRA GARCIA
Model - Social - @alessandragl
It’s no wonder why the daughter of Hollywood actor Andy Garcia turned to the plus size modelling industry, have you seen her Instagram?! Join the other 17K who follow her and have a good old insta-stalk of this body confident beauty.
*You can catch Alessandra doing her thing in next weeks issue of Closer, out on 3rd May!
BRIELLE ANYEA
Model - Social - @missesbrielle
A new face on the block, Brielle was discovered as part of a search for the next international curve model. Now she’s been chosen as one of the select 8 to front this huge campaign due to her undeniably beauty and insane body confidence outlook.
HAYLEY HASSELHOFF
Model - Social - @hhasselhoff
This girl oozes confidence and ‘it’ girl attitude. She may have a famous surname but she’s certainly creating her own legacy by becoming a massively successful plus size model. Walking in catwalk shows, featuring in countless campaigns and spreading the word on prime time TV in her pursuit of acceptance and equality from the fashion industry. You go Hayley!
*You can see Hayley's fashion tips inside Closer, out on 17th May!
ANNA SHILLINGLAW
Founder of Milk Model Management - Plus size modeling agency - Social - @annashillinglaw1
Anna is the woman responsible for more and more curvaceous beauties hitting our screens and magazines. A former model herself she founded Milk Management as a way of giving plus size models a platform to launch their careers.
JESSICA CLEMMONS
Singer - Social - @jessandthebandits
Jess is the lead singer of her own band Jess and the Bandits - yeah she’s pretty cool. Performing at several plus size fashion events and festivals worldwide flaunting her curves and incredible vocals.
MIRNA VALERIO
Blogs at - www.fatgirlrunning.com - Social - @themirnavator
Proving that curvy girls do in fact work out, this marathon runner is some serious inspiration. She’s a busy mum, a Spanish teacher, choral director, diversity practitioner, cross country running coach AND on top of all that finds the time to run marathons and blog about it too!
CALLIE THORPE
Blogs at - www.fromthecornersofthecurve.com - Social - @calliethorpe
If you haven’t heard of her already, get in the know. The UK size 24 super blogger started her blog as a documentation for her diet. Then through blogging gained confidence in herself, thanks to a little help from her fans, and realised that everyone saw her beauty beyond her size. Now she’s a columnist for Marie Claire and is taking the plus size world by storm.
Check out the new Evans Spring/Summer range!
Evans #iamme Closer
Logo printed tee £22
Logo printed tee £22
Black high waisted skinny jeans £30
Black high waisted skinny jeans £30
Nude kitten heel £30
Nude kitten heel £30
Khaki drape blouse £45
Khaki drape blouse £45
Light wash denim shirt £22
Light wash denim shirt £22
Black activewear jacket £28
Black activewear jacket £28
Black floral activewear leggings £20
Black floral activewear leggings £20
Ivory striped necklace top £30
Ivory striped necklace top £30
Black embroidered gypsy top £28
Black embroidered gypsy top £28
Printed sleeveless blouse £20
Printed sleeveless blouse £20
Khaki collection cami £25
Khaki collection cami £25
Black tapered trousers £30
Black tapered trousers £30
Black kitten heel £30
Black kitten heel £30
Ivory pussy-bow blouse £30
Ivory pussy-bow blouse £30
Black embroidered hem vest £28
Black embroidered hem vest £28
You can get 25% OFF Evans in this weeks issue of Closer on sale now!
Just because you can never have enough inspirational women - here’s a few of our favourite plus size bloggers to follow right now:
1. Georgina Horne - Blogs at www.fullerfigurefullerbust.com
In her own words ‘a UK based dress loving, plus sized, big boobied, lingerie obsessed, bra fitting enthusiast who hates body snark!’. You’ll get obsessed with Georgina’s fun loving writing style and stunning shots.
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Social - @fullerfigurefullerbust
2. Louise O’Reilly – Blogs at www.stylemecurvy.net
She’s a curvy model who travels the globe and shares it with all of us via her award winning blog. Head there for amazing street style images and great outfit inspo.
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Social - @stylemecurvy
3. Chante B – Blogs at www.everythingcurvyandchic.com
This US blogger is set out to show that size doesn’t stop you from dressing exceptionally well. Her unique style is a mix of daring and classy – but always chic.
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Social - @everythingcurvyandchic
4. Tess Holiday – Blogs at www.effyourbeautystandards.tumblr.com
With 1.2 million (!) followers on her instagram account, go see what all the fuss is about, she’s one of the worlds top plus size models and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down – minus the baby on the way that is!
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Social - @tessholliday @effyourbeautystandards
Join the conversation and help spread the word of acceptance and serious style whatever your size by using the hashtag #IamMe
For more information on the campaign and to shop the new range head to www.evans.com