In line with the campaign for size acceptance and plus positive imagery, The International Fuller Woman Expo-United States on the occasion of
its second annual celebration is back to Detroit, this time better and bolder at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel on September 18, 2010 for a day full of fashion, workshops and seminars to empower women to recognize their beauty inside and out while giving them access to products and services – fashion, beauty, health, and a lot more.
This is also a day of networking and fun with the special appearance of key personalities in the plus and entertainment industry. Here are some of the highlights of the occasion:
1. Actress, comedian, playwright and TV personality Ms. Kim Coles will grace the occasion as the keynote speaker. She is best known as Sinclair of the hit television show “Living Single”. She will speak at the Fuller Woman Expo about her latest empowerment series called “G.I.F.T.S”, an acronym for Gratitude, Intention, Forgiveness, Triumph, and Self Love. This one of a kind series is geared towards unleashing the potentials inside of us.
2. Biggest Loser Season 7 finalist Carla Triplett will be sharing to the participants her experiences from this hit reality show, and you will learn from her the secrets to living a best life. She will also be showcasing to the expo her styling techniques from her image consulting company “Let’s Get Gorgeous” .
3. You can unwind in the Curvy Girl Lounge that pampers your with free massages, free manicures, free make overs, etc.
4. For the second time around, the “Curves in Motion” Fashion Showcase will be featuring top plus size models with the newest designs from across the world. This will be hosted by Full Figured Fashion Week executive producer Gwendolyn DeVoe.
5. Get empowered in a panel discussion, “The Evolution of the Revolution” with this year’s topic called “The Reality of Being Plus” . Learn insights how to live a best life as a plus size woman of today from known TV personalities, surgeons, models and producers. America’s Next Top Model Winner, Plus Model Whitney Thompson will be present in the discussion.
6. Plus Academy-Detroit Open House. A creation of Gwendolyn DeVoe, The Plus Academy is New York City’s leading model training and development program exclusively for plus size women. Taking this to Detroit, The Plus Academy-Detroit will provide information how you can reach your dreams into becoming a plus size model.
The 2010 International Fuller Woman Expo will open doors at 11am to the general public and will commence at 7pm. Admission ticket to this event is $10 and can be purchased online. Ticket purchase includes entry into the expo, admittance to the Curves in Motion Fashion Showcase, admittance to the Curvy Girl Lounge that offers pampering. For more information regarding the expo you may visit the The Fuller Woman Expo website.
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