What I Wore... Celebrating with The Curvy Fashionista

This past Saturday night I stepped out in West Hollywood, along with with PLUS Model Magazine and LA's plus fashion elite, at Phillipe Chow in West Hollywood to celebrate the "3 Year Blogiversary" Party for The Curvy Fashionista.
I normally do not do OOTD or "What I Wore" posts, but since the event I have been receiving lots of emails, complimenting me on my ensemble, and asking me questions about everything I was wearing, head to toe (even my bra- LOL), so I figured since I have had such an overwhelming response, I would take a moment to celebrate the outfit and answer everyones questions.

So... here it goes!

My dress was Rachel Pally White Label

Long Sleeve Maxi Dress in Black Snake Print

with designer, Rachel Pally... It was a complete coincidence that her and I wore the same dress, and it made for a perfect twinsie moment! What a great way to showcase her designs on two completely different body types and celebrate the diversity of her line!

I absolutely ADORE Rachel Pally White Label, have styled several of my clients in her designs and have featured the brand numerous times over the years in my "Reah's Style File" feature in PLUS Model Magazine , but I am sort of embarrassed to say that this is the FIRST RP dress I have ever owned!  I feel like this dress was made for me- the length is perfect (even with my heels on), and it flattered my curves in all the right places. I felt SO cozy and comfortable, yet still chic all night long! The fabric is so soft that everyone kept petting me! Ha!

My hair and makeup was done by celebrity makeup artist and hairstylist, Nikki V

I purchased my RP dress online from Nordstrom

Black Embellished "Hyde" Clutch by Shoedazzle 

Black Studded Peep Toe Booties by Lane Bryant (not pictured)

Purple & Gold Statement Necklace by Stephan & Co for Nordstrom

Gold Nested Diamond Shape Earrings by Rachel Roy

I even received an email asking me about my bra on Saturday night... I was wearing the Lane Bryant Cacique Plunge Bra, which is always my go-to bra when I am wearing low-cut tops and dresses.

Here are some of the party pics:

My partner in crime, Tulin Emre, Marketing & Creative Director for PLUS Model Magazine

Tulin wearing Eloquii

Team PLUS Model Magazine

Jill Alexander of Jill Alexander Designs and Marina Zelner of Queen Grace Collection

My dear friend, Plus Model and AdoraOm Curvy Consultant, Danielle Line

Danielle is wearing Anna Scholz

My beautiful friends (left to right):

One of the most fashionable women I know, Ivory Jinelle

Plus Model Tess Munster

and

Nikki V, Celebrity Makeup Artist and creator of Nikki V Beverly Hills Cosmetics

Monique Frausto, owner & editor of Curves and Chaos, 

and Shopping Editor for PLUS Model Magazine

Plus Model Toccara

I had a great time on Saturday night mingling, catching up with friends, sipping cocktails and celebrating with team PMM and friends.  Congratulations Marie on 3 successful years!