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Sunday was The Curvy Fashionista Swim event in Atlanta, Ga. The event showcased beach wear for the full figured women.  @beccaetcswim @citychiconline @jibrionline @monifcplussizes @gwanbycharon @alwaysformellc  were some of the brands present This event is a breath of fresh air to the Atlanta plus scene. The plus community here is ready to support the industry and we want more events like this to attend. The "free" tickets sold out faster then a Beyoncé concert! Make sure you get on the mailing list so you can catch the next one.  1. Splish Splash The event was held literally on top of Atlanta. The view from the 16th floor of the W hotel in Midtown was spectacular and you could see it all while relaxing in the pool. I love water so this was right up my alley! The swimsuits that the guests wore were fun and people were actually IN the water. 2. For me!? The giftbags were off the chain! We got jewelry from LiveLavishAccess, Band-aids J. Crew style, hair products from Dr.Mir...

HAIR!!! Hair Addiction is a new headpiece line from TLC by Telethia Penn. These custom handmade headpieces give an edge that only the most confident women can pull off. The line started from one simple headband designed for a best friend and has grown into a line available to the public. The founder Ms. Telethia Penn, plus model, has been in the fashion industry for years and the 6 foot beauty knows how to make a statement. We love her so much that Live Lavish Access has teamed up with TLC to create an exclusive collection of headpieces.... Stay close!💋💋 Take a look at some of the Hair Addiction handmade headpieces below. Ms. Telethia Penn

I was able to attend the screening of "Love in the Trenches" from the Love Beyond Walls organinzation. I first heard about this group on instagram, they were posting about collecting bottles of water for the homeless. I followed them immediately and the level of commitment from the founder, Terence Lesster, is absolutely amazing. The thing that won me over  was the closet strike... This was a project that LBW used to raise awareness for children who struggle with poverty and who often do not have sufficent clothing, for 90 days Terence wore the same "uniform" consisting of khaki pants, a white polo shirt, and a pair of shoes. The dedication is REAL. Terence Lesster has started a movement here in Atlanta with Love Beyond Walls and the people will be greatly effected. What he is doing could change the face of poverty in Atlanta and it proves that change starts with ONE individual making a decision to change. The screening of "Love in the Trenches" was a cl...

This past Sunday I attended another edition of Arden's Closet Sip and Swap. Nikki Lee and Nedra Phillips are the founders of this event and they have out done themselves. Each swap is more then the last and this one definitely took the CAKE!! It was held inside of LiviRae's Lingerie store, setting of Lifetime's Double Divas Reality Show, in Kennesaw.  1. Cake cake cake cake cake cake!!!!! The desserts featured this time around were absolutely scrumptious. Homemade chocolate and vanilla twinkies are enough to get me out the house. The spread is always tasty, but these twinkies took the CAKE!! 2. Good Vibes The ladies in attendance were all very personable and fun. It's wonderful when a group of women can get together and have a good time talking and laughing. The overall tone of the event showed that everyone was there to have a good time. Walking in I felt a little run down from my crazy week, but by the time I left I was full of energy and ready to keep going.  3. And ...

With all the ice water challenges flooding our feeds, the disease awareness movement is pretty much flooded!!! But wait there has been one other movement making waves on social media and that is #BoldLipsForSickleCell!!!! Even celebrities, like T-Boz from TLC, have taken notice to this quickly spreading awareness campaign. So we caught up on the founder, Shamonica Wiggins, to get the details of what's really going on with #BoldLipsForSickleCell..... How are you connected to sickle cell disease? I'm connected to Sickle Cell because I battle it everyday. Even as a small child I had to deal with complications from this illness. How has sickle cell disease affected your life? Sickle Cell has affected my life in MANY ways but the things that stick out the most are that I have to constantly plan around my illness. I can't just hop up and do things, I always have to consider the best interest of my health, and that is directly because of Sickle Cell. Where did the idea for #BoldL...

September is Sickle Cell Awareness month. To help spread the word you can participate in the #boldlipsforsicklecell challenge. Post a photo of you in your boldest lip color to help show support. Make sure you tag @lavish_access and @atlantascar.  In one week, on September 13, 2014, SCAR (Sickle Cell Awareness Ride) will hold it's 3rd Annual Ride across Atlanta, Ga. We will have over 20 Motorcycle Cubs joining us this year and we are pumped!! This is the most participation we have had, since we began. The ride will end at Metro Fun Center where we will offer free Sickle Cell screening, bowling, music, food and fun!!  SCAR Sickle Cell Awareness Ride 12-4 METRO FUN CENTER  1959 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 If you have a motorcycle and want to ride with us or just need more info visit... www.atlantascar.com                                            ...

I attended the Plus Positive Summit this past weekend in Atlanta, Ga and I had a good time. The summit focused on how to be empowered when it comes to business and also how to make sure what is being seen of you by the public is positive and well put together. This was the first year Plus Positive has done a summit and I attended all but one event. I look forward to seeing what they come up with next year.   Here are my top 3 take away moments from the event: 3.  Make up!!! Make Me Over - Personal Makeup Application This workshop was taught by Stacey Compton-Maga of Creativ Chameleon. I love make up and anything to do with it and I trust only a few makeup artists with my face. I came into this workshop skeptical because I think I know everything about makeup. ;)  I was pleasantly surprised by  much I learned from Ms. Compton-Maga. She was professional and informative. My biggest take away was about learning my skin tone and how it could change with the season a...