Big HUGE News HERE! (Hint: It’s Big & Huge)
So somehow I forgot to announce that I am one of the 11 bloggers on this year’s Fashion Front for FFFWeek®. After receiving over 100+ applications from across the nation, FFFWeek® choose Gorgeous In Grey (woot woot!). The Fashion Front serves as the full figured fashion force at the front-lines of Full Figured Fashion Week (FFFWeek®) in New York –...
WHAT I DID THE OTHER NIGHT: Ursula Stephen’s Salon Grand Opening + Rihanna Concert
You guys know I had a pretty difficult week! So when I learned that my date with Rihanna had been rescheduled, hunty, I was more than excited. My friend joked and said that my Mom got to heaven and told God he had to move the concert to Tuesday. I suppose it’s all in how...
Are You A Hardcore Makeup Junkie? Get Tickets To The Makeup Show NY 2013 Here!
Q: Who attends The Makeup Show NY 2013? A: The Makeup Show is a PRO-only event open only to those in the beauty and fashion industry. Makeup artists, hairstylists, estheticians, cosmetologists, agents, models, stylists are all under the umbrella of permitted attendees. UNLESS A1: You are a GIG reader♥! Are you a hardcore makeup junkie (twinsies!)...
WHAT I DID THE OTHER NIGHT: Kelly Rowland Courvoisiology Lab Event
So about that free Kelly Rowland concert sponsored by Courvoisier… Courvoisiology Lab is alright with me! Cocktails on repeat and 1/3 of Destiny’s Child on the stage making you bump like this (insert a 30-second dance party here) makes for one great night in New York city. Kelly (yes, we are on a first name basis) helped...
The Makeup Show NYC 2013: I’m Hosting A Panel!
Hey readies! I am super duper pumped about my next venture in blogging. I’ll be hosting a business forum at The Makeup Show NYC 2013. The forum will discuss social media, the speed of communication, and how we access information that has made building a personal business more simple and more complicated than ever before. Beauty...
WHAT I DID THE OTHER NIGHT: EDEN Bodyworks “Style With EDEN” Event
I was asked to be the Digital MC for EDEN Bodyworks “Style With EDEN” event. Who knew there was a name for what I do best–tweeting and instagramming my life away at events. To celebrate the launch of its new Coconut Shea collection, EDEN Bodyworks called upon a panel of super-gorge experts who shared insider tips on...
Kim Coles Hosts Mizani’s 2013 Trend Event
Mizani’s Spring Trend 2013 event was hosted by the stunning, vivacious, Queen of curls and laughs Kim Coles. A night of spoken word, laughs and natural tressed women from all walks of life graced the beautiful Loreal Academy in Soho on Wednesday night. Kim was a vision in the official pantone color of 2013, emerald green,...
[event recap] Marsha Ambrosius & Curly Nikki Host Dark and Lovely Au Naturale’s CURL POWER CELEBRATION
Over 600 curly girls stood outside awaiting their first glimpse at the long awaited Dark and Lovely Au Naturale product line. The event was hosted by Marsha Ambrosius and natural hair blogger, Curly Nikki. Instantly guests were greeted by beautiful models with curly coifs with passed hors d’oeuvres. Curl Stations were fully stocked with the complete Au...
From Runway To Celebrity: Jenny Packham Fall 2013 Collection
Jenny Packham Fall 2013 Collection took us back to 17th century Paris–affectionately entitled “La Salonnière”–were women who were known and respected for there sharp wit and impeccable taste. Using that as inspiration, Packham sent out party and evening wear in shades of midnight blue, scarlet reds, and cinnamon. Hand-beaded and embroidered embellishment were found on a number of the...
From Runway To Celebrity: Dennis Basso Fall 2013 Collection (Happy 30th Dennis)
Dennis Basso‘s 30th anniversary collection was truly the show to be at under the tents on Tuesday, February 12th. Classic glamour was served for Fall 2013. Using American fashion icons as inspiration, Basso took timeless everyday silhouettes and made them iconic. Alligator outerwear came in slate blue, black, and evergreen. Mink Ponchos and fox shrugs...
The Looks I Loved: DVF Fall 2013 Collection
The DVF Fall 2013 Collection runway show was so definitive of Ms. Furstenberg and her style. The creator of the most loved dress in American fashion (the wrap dress for those unfamiliar) held true to what she did best–design amazing shapes. This is another collection that I’d like to give an award to. Mainly because there...
The 8 Outwear Looks From DKNY I MUST Get
DKNY Fall 2013 Collection is doing the most… but in the best way possible. Each and every look–I loved. Trust when I tell you, you’re going to want to purchase every single piece from this new fall collection. But what caught my eye was the outwear. It was outwear city all up and down this...














