EVERY show should be THIS INCLUSIVE! Adore Me Leads The Way During NYFW…

Adore Me kicked off NYFW with a Body Positive Show. On Friday night New York Fashion Week looked a little different. Adore Me, (the first intimate brand to bring inclusive sizing to all its categories ) debuted its new Fall/Winter 2023 collection with a body-positive and inclusive NYFW Runway Show.

The lingerie and costumes were seen on a diverse group of models including Iska Lawrence as she opened the show in spectacular style.

Check out the replay here: adoreme.com/live

Shop some of our favorite looks here!

Great news from Dita Von Teese…

Burlesque star Dita Von Teese and lingerie brand Playful Promises have launched a size-inclusive collection that is sexy, playful, and fierce!

The collection includes a selection of Dita’s popular lingerie styles in bras ranging from a B to H and briefs ranging from 18 to 24.

“I’m thrilled to offer my lingerie collections in an extended size range. I’ve always been an advocate for body positivity and want to make women of all shapes and sizes feel glamorous and sexy,” says Dita.

The new inclusive size range includes popular classic Madame X in Magenta, the feminine Evelina in Shady Spruce, Millicent in a bold Animal print with rich embroidered trim and the elegant Rosabelle in Black. Classic Black is always a staple in Dita’s collections as she believes black lingerie is sophisticated, elegant and erotic, all at the same time.

We are super excited to see the entire collection!
Which one is your favorite?
Share your thoughts on our social media @plusmodelmag

Click here to vew the collection

Finally, No Retouching!

This Lingerie Brand Will No Longer Retouch Imagery and Commits To Size Inclusivity…

Boux Avenue has launched its first unretouched lingerie campaign, continuing to celebrate its ‘ Your Shape, Your Style’ campaign and encouraging women to embrace their own unique style and shape.

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The lingerie industry has long been under scrutiny for its retouching practices and unrealistic body portrayals. The plus-size industry has made big changes and we are very excited to see a brand taking steps to market to a wider audience by celebrating natural beauty.

The colorful collection is available in sizes 30-44, B-G cup.

Shop online at BouxAvenue.com

Molly Hopkins is best known in our industry for her passion for OUR BOOBS.

Yes, LiviRae Lingerie’s Molly Hopkins can speak about proper bra fit any time and anywhere and we LOVE her for that. From the very beginning, she was embraced by the plus-size industry because she openly extended her knowledge and passion for all bodies. As part of her journey, she was introduced to the world via her participation in TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé and most recently as a cast member on Pillow Talk.  This month we are so excited to bring you a little closer to Molly… Get ready to be inspired.

– About LiviRae:

PMM: With businesses opening up, how has LiviRae taken steps to open up safely to have people come into the store and enjoy the shopping experience.

Molly Hopkins: During this pandemic, we have opened up but are limiting our hours to Thursday through Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 12-6. We ask all our customers to make an appointment and to wear masks and when they come in and to wash their hands first off. We have had some who try to buck the system but we are careful to spray disinfectant after each person. We have some that want to just walk in without a mask, but we ask them to wait and limit the number of people in the store.

If we are not in ATL, is LiviRae Lingerie still taking private appointments?

We are trying to help everyone all over the world and we have expanded our virtual appointments. They go to the website,  www.liviraelingerie.com, and book an appointment like they are coming into the office, but they let us know we are virtual and how to contact them, FaceTime or Google Duo. We have even had people from the UK recently.

What has helped you during these very uncertain times from a business perspective?

We closed way before anyone asked because we were worried about the personal contact we have with people. We have employees and family to think about and some with compromised immune systems. We were trying to think about what we were going to do and someone suggested we could make a mask with a squirrel print.  So we embarked on starting to make masks.

We put a small Instagram Live on to sell some things from our store that we had in inventory and showed the masks we made. We got a few orders that kept us hopping. Then the 90 Day Fiance Quarantine special aired and our website crashed and our emails blew up and social media messages and we were off on a mask mission. Those two things have kept us going until we were able to open up again. We are still trying to get messages through store email and social media for them and we are still trying to catch up.

– About Motherhood:

Managing motherhood and a business is not easy. What has been the silver lining about being with your daughters during self-quarantine?

Quarantine has given me the time to spend with my daughter and teach her how to do real-life lessons like how to run a business, be a boss, and try to teach her to sew. She is a blessing with special needs with school and the things they were sending home were so frustrating and stressing everyone. I learned she wasn’t where she needed to be in her learning program. I don’t have a support system, that isn’t here at the store helping me, that can take her outside of the store. She has added stress and we are here to love each other when we need extra hugs.

You are the mom to two bi-racial children. What is your advice to parents about speaking to them about race, the protest, and why changes absolutely need to happen?

My older daughter, Olivia, is old enough to have her own mind and is very vocal. She is very light-skinned so she passes for white even though she reminds people she is black. She has gotten on social media and voiced her opinion and thoughts and has lost some friends from it. Kensley is still young enough, she understands there is stress in the world but she has the child mindset of, “Why can’t we all just get along and love one another”. She pays attention to how I treat people and I can only show her by example that we respect everyone and every race. Every time we chat she says, “Don’t worry about it, honey! We will get through it and be just fine.” She doesn’t like conflict.

– TLC’s Pillow Talk

90 Day Fiance and Pillow Talk have a very loyal following. What would you like your fans to know about being part of this amazing cast?

The cast for all the different shows are so nice and I am friends with a few of them and we keep in contact. I am happy some of them have found true happiness and others are still on their journey like I am. I love Annie and Davie the most!!

Would you ever consider dating someone outside of the US again?

I am open to whatever God had planned for me, but they would have to come over here on their own. The K-1 visa process is long and stressful. I need someone here who can help me build my empire and have their stuff together and not play games. Dating is difficult, especially long-distance.

What is it like to be on this side of the story and watching the relationships unfold?

Hell, besides picking the wrong man, I realized I had my life more together than most of these people. Some of these people don’t have a place to live, or living with their parents, or even have a  job and are trying to have relationships and bring someone else into that scenario. I have a house and a business and two kids and I am doing okay. People are searching for something they can’t find in themselves. I dated Louis for two years and it was still like a honeymoon till he came here. You never know who they are till you are with them all the time.

Thank you for being so open and candid with us. We are wishing you all the best today and always.

Thank you to the incredible crew who worked on this shoot using social distancing guidelines.

Visit Molly Hopkins online at liviraelingerie.com [divider]PHOTO CREDITS[/divider]

Studio
StudioPrimetime – Afif Cherif – Managing Director
IG @studioprimetime

Photographer
Nate Dorn – Dorn Brothers Photography
IG @DornStar1

Assistant Photographer
Kimberly Hamilton

MUA
Nat Brown, Nat Brown Beauty
IG @natbrownbeauty

Hair
Albert Whitehead
IG @hairstylinswagg

Photoshoot Coordinator
Debbie Shannon
IG @debbieshannon822

Model
Molly Hopkins
@liviraebras1

Bra Wall
Outfit: J Bolin

Raining Bras
Outfit: J Bolin

Lingerie
Outfit: Maxie Mahlon, designed by Cynthia Decker

Don’t get me wrong I love lingerie but cute and cozy pajamas are where it’s at!

Whether you are looking for something to cuddle in this weekend or any time, my friends at Catherine’s have super cute options for you.

I love a ‘Sleep Shirt’, I mean what is there NOT to love?

I chose this pink sleep shirt because this color is one that instantly brightens up my mood. I paired it with slipper socks (my feet are always cold) – LOL. Yep! I’m ready for a cozy morning. 🙂

Beating Heart Cotton Sleepshirt

I’m wearing a 1X and I normally wear a size 18/20

Socks, Ankle Slipper Socks 2-Pack

Can a pant pajama set be cute? Absolutely!

Let me break it down for you. First, buy the matching bra. I mean… why not?

Then choose a pajama set that is either in a beautiful color or super cute print like this one.  I’m all about prints… and the “Love you cherry much” was way too cute to pass up.

Love You Cherry Much Sleep Top

Love You Cherry Much Cotton Sleep Capri

Full-Coverage Smooth Underwire Bra With Lace

I’m wearing a 1X and I normally wear a size 18/20

Socks, Ankle Slipper Socks 2-Pack

My secret is choosing options that fit your lifestyle.

If you like a nightgown, choose a cute sleep shirt. It’s a great way to feel comfortable while you cozy up with a hot cup of coffee and still look super cute. And if you love wearing pants, then a pant pajama set is versatile and if you’re like me, you may keep your pajamas on all day. LOL

Enjoy!

Madeline Jones is a content creator and was personally compensated in agreement with this campaign. All opinions are her own.

Since 1999 City Chic has been offering bold and sexy styles to plus size women.

Through fashion, they have been encouraging women to live unapologetically and feel good in their own skin. For this reason, we partnered with this global brand on a very empowering Journey to Love campaign… I Am Enough!

Use the Hashtag #PMMIAMENOUGH to be featured in the month of February on our IG stories/feed.

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Sassy Lace Bodysuit

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Sassy Lace Bodysuit

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Stella Satin Playsuit
Antonia Print Wrap

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Stripe Nightshirt
Alina Bodysuit

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Kendra Contour Longline Bra
Kendra Thong
Cargo Attitude Pant

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Helena Push Up Bra
Dalia Thong

[divider]PHOTO CREDITS[/divider]

Photographer
Bruna Lacerda @brunalacerda

Videographer
Luke Jones @lucaspicturesnyc

Model
Jazzmine Carthon @jazzminecarthon
IPM Models ipmmodels.com @ipmmodels

Makeup and Hair
DollHousexpress dollhousexpress.com @dollhousexpress

Makeup Artist
@kole_mua

Hair Stylist
@i_speak_hair

Wardrobe Styling
MOC Styling @mocstyling @meaghanpoconnor

Styling Assistant
@gessflyy

Production
@plusjones

Lingerie by City Chic
citychiconline.com
Cover Fashion, Sassy Lace Bodysuit