WOMEN BOSSES IN ENTERTAINMENT Over the last twenty years, Black women have been making waves in the entertainment industry. From music and acting to writing and producing behind the scenes, these Black bosses continue to widen the space for other women of color in the field. Angela Bassett: Angela Bassett is...

BIANCA WORD Thank you for being a part of our power issue dedicated to survivors of cancer and domestic violence. MISS NO: Can you tell our readers a little about yourself? BIANCA: Hello, my name is Bianca and I am a Kurvy Plus Size Model, Mother, Lifestyle Blogger & Entrepreneur who loves...

CONNIE BODDIE Thank you for being a part of our power issue dedicated to survivors of cancer and domestic violence. MISS NO: Can you tell our readers a little about yourself? MS CONNIE: My name is Connie Boddie, I’m 69 years of age.  I am a wife, a stepmother, a grandmother and...

CAROLYN PHILLIPS Thank you for being a part of our power issue dedicated to survivors of cancer and domestic violence. MISS NO: Can you tell our readers a little about you? MS CAROLYN: First and upmost I am a child of God, I am a model and have been for over 35...

JESHAWNA STEVENS Thank you for being a part of our power issue dedicated to survivors of cancer and domestic violence. MISS NO: Can you tell our readers a little about yourself? SHAWNIE: I'm JeShawna, affectionately known as Shawnie. I love God, my family and my friends!  I also love traveling,  cooking, dancing...

KENNEDY B  Thank you for being a part of a power issue dedicated to survivors of cancer and domestic violence. MISS NO: Can you tell our readers a little about yourself? KB: My name is Kennedy B. I am a college student, model and entrepreneur. I love fashion, music, fishing and being...

TAMIKA CLOYD  Thank you for being a part of our power issue dedicated to survivors of cancer and domestic violence. MISS NO: Can you tell our readers a little about yourself? TAMIKA: My name is Tamika, I have been a model for 8 years. I love traveling, bowling and spending time with...

DRESS FOR SUCCESS USING ENCLOTHED COGNITION Whether or not we realize it, our minds are constantly being changed and influenced by fashion. Think about it this way: if you walked past someone of average attractiveness, you’d form a very different opinion on them if they were wearing sweats and a...

PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE In the past decade, the plus-size modeling industry has grown astronomically. The fashion industry, which once contained only a few select plus-size models, is now booming. Kurvy models walk the runways of designers like Micheal Kors, Christian Siriano and Alexander McQueen, and they are being featured in...

MODERN TAKE ON TRADITIONAL MEXICAN TEXTILES RECAPTURES ITS BEAUTY It is common for designers to draw inspiration from different cultures, moments in history, and everyday styles. Oftentimes, the beautiful tailoring done by Mexican fashion designers is not highlighted enough. Mexican designers are able to translate their heritage onto the runway,...