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Part 2 : Glam in NYC

Mar 4, 2015
3 min

Part 2 : Glam in NYC

Backstage was some version of organized chaos. On the surface, it seemed like everyone was running around in a mess of tulle, makeup and in some state of undress. But when you looked closer, every designer had their station, every model was readying for her turn on the runway and the make-up artists consulted the stack of face charts for each look. An assistant checked me in for my showcase and thrust a lanyard over my head to grant me access to backstage. I walked past secu

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Part 1 : Glam in NYC

Mar 4, 2015
2 min

Part 1 : Glam in NYC

The months leading up to New York seemed to drag on forever. And, as with most things you’re looking forward to, in a blink of an eye I was dragging my carry-on through Sky Harbor. Five hours later, we landed in New York and got in the shuttle. Driving through the streets you can actually feel the energy from the crowds seep through the windows. I felt tired from the long travel day, but all of a sudden, I was wide awake. We checked into the hotel as quickly as possible, and

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The Glameratti

Feb 24, 2015
1 min

The Glameratti

Last week was spent in the frigid heaven that is New York City. It was an amazing experience – I had a phenomenal time, and I can’t wait to share all of the stories and photos with you all! I’ll be giving you all of the goods later this week. Today, however, I wanted to share one of the outfits I wore to Lincoln Center for Fashion Week. It was roughly 2 degrees when we shot this, so I think it goes down in history as our fastest shoot on record! Nick was SUCH a trooper out th

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En Route

Feb 18, 2015
1 min

En Route

I’m officially en route to NYC for a whirlwind 48-hour trip packed with meetings and photoshoots… and, of course, my first NYC NYFW runway debut! Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Twitter to stay in touch while I’m jetsetting on the East Coast. xoxo #glitterati #plusmodel #travel #jennyvi #fashionweek #nyc #jetset #nyfw #plusbridal

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I’m going to New York!

Jan 26, 2015
2 min

I’m going to New York!

I can hardly believe that just last month designer Jennyvi Dizon of Dizon Couture and I got together to talk about her runway show during New York Fashion Week in February. She would create one plus gown for the show. And I was going to be the one to wear it. I let out a squeal that shattered windows. Me. Crystal. Walking in a runway show in New York City! During Fashion Week! Whhaaaattttttt?! As you can imagine, since then, I’ve been walking on clouds. At the meeting, Jen

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