Gabourey Sidibe Shares the Cover of Her Memoir: “This is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare.”

Our all time favorite plus size actresses! Body positive advocate and all around bad ass, Gabourey Sidibe had an amazing year and she is still killing it! And to end this year on an extremely high note, last week Gabby tweeted the cover to her long awaited memoir,“This is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare,” set to drop May 1, 2017 on Amazon.com!


Since first making the announcement of working on the memoirs in June of 2015, we’ve been pretty geeked for this moment. From her hilarious tweets to soooooo hilariously real Instagram posts, Gabby has practically spoke to my soul on many occasions.

“Moving from Bed-Stuy to Senegal to Cannes, as Gabby has done in a still-short lifetime, has helped produce a fierce, wise way of being in the world impossible not to admire. ‘Funny’ doesn’t begin to capture just how irreverent and complex Gabby’s stories are.” Deanne Urmy, Senior Executive Editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Congratulations Gabourey Sidibe on an AMAZING YEAR!



You can Pre-Order this book at Amazon.com!

From Precious to various American Horror Story characters (Queenie was my favorite) and now Becky, on Fox Primetime hit Empire, there’s nothing she can’t do, so of course a book had to be in the works. One that we are sure is going to entertain!


“I’ve been writing since I was a child, and have always had so many stories to tell that are too long, shady, and impolite to share in interviews. It brings me much joy to add Published Writer to my resume of Actor and part-time Foot Model.” Gabourey Sidibe

And in true fan girl pandemonium, over here we are screaming, “Hey Gabby! Girl, we see you!” And well in true TCFStyle fashion, I had to round up some of our favorite Gabby moments!
Just a Few of Our Favorite 2016 Gabby Sidibe Moments
From wowing us with all her gorgeous melanin filled beauty for Covergirl!

To showing off her new bodacious body and clever clapback for Lane Bryant’s #ThisBody campaign
And entertaining us as we wait on that powerball jackpot to hit one day!

Check out Few of Our Favorite 2016 Gabby Sidibe Moments

To showing off her new bodacious body and clever clapback for Lane Bryant’s #ThisBody campaign

And entertaining us as we wait on that powerball jackpot  to hit one day!

I can already tell that 2017 is going to be AWESOME, not only for her, but for all of us!

#AdventuresWithToolz - Toolz and Hubby takes India

ToolzO and her hubby looking all loved up as they vacation in Maldives, India. 

Latasha Ngwube Makes History with #AboutThatCurvyLifeCollective at the Lagos Fashion & Design Week Powdered by #Intel

'Latasha has made us proud'. Those were my immediate thought when I saw beautiful plus size women and designers walk the runway at the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2016. It will be in history that one of the first major plus size movement in Nigeria was championed by Latasha Ngwube of About That Curvy Life.

The About That Curvy Life Collective, powered by INTEL at the Lagos Fashion and Design Week featured Five plus-size designers. Contrary to popular opinion, Plus-size is Beautiful.This was made obvious when these plus size beautiful ladies hit the runway. 

Speaking to CNN Africa, Latasha recalls,

"I snuck into the crowd and was watching the girls go. I was looking at people standing, screaming, clapping and I started to cry. I was shaking and crying in the crowd, I couldn't contain it.
"I wish I could bottle that feeling and just sip on it every day of my life."

This validates the opinion of  Achonu, a regal 32-year-old who chatted with Fashion Network saying that in Nigeria, bigger can be better.

"Our culture appreciates plus-size more than other parts of the world," she said. "No woman should be subjected to looking a certain way." 

Nigeria Plus size fashion Industry has been given cold shoulders over the years with many designers catering to only regular size women. This awesome event is a beginning to bridging that gap between regular size designers and plus size designers in Nigeria.

The Plus-size Fashion Designers at the event took to Instagram to express their excitement,

Makioba Olugbile of Makioba

Thank you lord for constantly showing me love and that there are greater things ahead for me and not to worry about anything... Thank you to everyone that contributed to this amazing collection and Show in one way or the other.. A big shout out to Tunmi and Mase and the entire Makioba Team because you are part of this success. May God bless you all Our new collection #RaysOfTheMoon debuts on the #heinekenlfdw2016 runway for #aboutthatcurvylifecollective powered by #Intel #IamPowerful #makioba #makiobawoman #makiobaofficial #lfdw2016 #buynigerian #biodundress #wearnigerian Turban and Fascinator : @masebobmanuel Photography: @av_otis Shoes : @ballotiniplatini

A photo posted by Makioba Olugbile (@makiobaofficial) on Oct 27, 2016 at 2:22am PDT

 Tobs Ogundipe of Tosfa

Because he will lead me through my journey. Because he is the "I am that I am" I shall fear no evil because even before I was born, he already knew I was going to be a #StarGirl #Godfidence #LFDW2016 #ProudlyNigerian #TOSFA #TobiIsFavored #StarGirlTobs

A photo posted by StarGirl Tobs ~Tobi Ogundipe💫🎎 (@tobs_ogundipe) on Oct 30, 2016 at 6:04am

Osaien of Mabello Clothier

Backstage at LFWD my models were awesome and I am thankful to them for giving the dresses life. @aboutthatcurvylife #ATCL #aboutlastnight #intelA photo posted by MaBello Clothier (@mabelloclothier) on Oct 27, 2016 at 12:48pm PDT

Assian of Official Assian

When dreams you could not dare to dream come true.... Thank you @aboutthatcurvylife @lfdw_ng @omoyemiakerele .

A photo posted by ássián (@official.assian) on Nov 3, 2016 at 6:09am PDT

 and finally, Latasha who is still awed by the outcome of the event did the final walk in a mix of excitement and surprise as the audience cheered

Latasha, Founder of Aboutthatcurvylife.com  

As we step into November, let us usher it in with praise, thanks and adoration for the Almighty God in whom we have the victory! All I can say is THANK YOU JESUS. I'm in awe of your power and might. 📷: @blanckdigital

A photo posted by Latasha Ngwube (@latashalagos) on Nov 1, 2016 at 12:33am PDT

Credit:

Fashion Network

CNN Africa

About That Curvy Life

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Model Kristina Yeo Covers The November Issue of Plus Model Magazine

This November cover girl, model Kristina Yeo and photographer Stanley Desbas with this edition created a magic with some of the season’s most beautiful textures. This fall season magazine bares all the beauty the season brings.. Make sure you grab your copy…

Dress - Ralph Lauren

Rust Jumpsuit - Pink Clove

Whit Suit - Lane Bryant

Black Dress - Adrienne Papell
Leather Jacket - Forever 21

Tan Sweater - Alice & You

Tan Beaded Dress - Missguided

Bustier - Hips & Curves
White leather Jacket - Forever 21

Credits

Photographer Stanley Desbas
www.stanleydesbasphotography.com

Makeup Artist Dyna Reeves
www.instagram.com/ajannasmom

Hair Stylist Kim Smith
www.instagram.com/kimthehairstylist

Wardrobe Stylist Steffany Allen
www.SteffanyAllen.com

Model Kristina Yeo
www.naturalmodelsla.com

Michelle Carter, 'Shot Diva,' becomes first U.S. woman to win Shot-Put Gold

Plus Size makeup artist Michelle Carter became the first American. Carter, a certified professional Wins Gold At The Rio Olympics 2016

POP UP PLUS – AN EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR THE CURVY WOMAN

The one day shopping experience for plus sized ladies brought to you by Lushstyle and About that curvy life is back this August with its anniversary party sponsored by Dearcurves Plus size Fashion. 

Wana Udobang: Time to Check Out Naomi’s Story | on Room 313

Room 313 is an experimental series created by Wana Udobang about people who have experienced trauma undergoing therapy, telling their stories through vignettes.

Watch  Debby Aiyegbeni as she plays Naomi below

#BellaCurvesStreetStyle - Biggest CUVRY Style Trends of 2016 So Far - PRINTS IN TREND

So we’ve pretty much reached the middle of the year , we thought it might please us to take a quick snapshot of what the most popular street style trends have been so far in 2016.

Save the date for the biggest plus size shopping party. A collaboration with POP UP PLUS + DearCurves

Save the date for the biggest plus size shopping party by @popupplus. This edition is brought to you by@dearcurves and will have food, drink and loads of giveaways for everybody. 

SEASON 2 of THE NATIONAL PLUS SIZE LADIES DANCE COMPETITION is here and its ENDORSED BY THE LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS

IBOG PLUS LTD Presents
THE NATIONAL PLUS SIZE LADIES DANCE COMPETITION SEASON 2 (ENDORSED BY THE LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AFFAIRS)

Are you Big,Bold and Confident between the ages 21 and 35? 

Tess Holliday's breastfeeding photo shows working mums come in all shapes and sizes

Tess Holliday feeding her son Bowie at work.
Model Tess Holliday has shared a photograph of herself breastfeeding at work to show the diversity of working mums.

LOOKBOOK ALERT: Ma’Bello Presents New Collection ‘Imosè’ featuring EKI OGUNBOR

This collection features vibrant colours and designs that truly replicate the Nigerian Curvy woman. On the inspiration behind the collection, the designer Osa Aisien says.

LOOKBOOK ALERT - Couture By Makioba Collection Featuring Taje Prest

Womenswear brand, Couture by Makioba, releases stunning new images as it makes a statement in the Plus Size Fashion industry. The collection features staples in the closet of every woman – casual but chic pieces that work for every fashionista.

Deola Lagos, Waje, Yvonne Nwosu, Arese Ugwu, Omawumi, Sean Manuel, Peace Hyde and more all looking cheery at Latasha Lagos Birthday Party

Latasha Lagos definitely had a swell time at her birthday party where she had beautiful and lovely friends and family show her all the love she needed for the day.

Keep Scroll and check out all the photos.

Plus-size Model Ashley Graham, Designs Plus-Size Swimsuits Featuring String, Cut-Outs, and Body Jewelry

Photos: SwimsuitsForAll

Ashley Graham is everywhere this year, from making history in February as the first plus-sized model to cover Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue to making out with Joe Jonas in a new music video for his band DNCE.

Ghanaian Media Personality Peace Hyde covers Nu People Magazine’s May 2016 Issue

Peace Hyde, Award winning TV personality, Forbes Africa Correspondent and founder of leading education foundation Aim Higher Africa, is the cover star of the May/ June edition of Nu People Magazine, a UK premier digital bi-monthly lifestyle magazine.

Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah Covers Guardian Life’s Latest Issue

Chioma Omeruah aka Chigul who blew into limelight with her hilarious voice note way back and has gone on to become a household name across the country, is on the cover of The Guardian Life magazine.

In this issue, the talented compère, singer, comedian among many other things, reveals her other side.

POP UP PLUS – The exclusive shopping experience for curvy women IS HAPPENING IN LAGOS!!!

Media Girls Latasha Ngwube, Dami Elebe(Beat Fm), Temi Akinmuda (Cool fm) feature in this sizzling campaign for POP UP PLUS- The exclusive shopping experience for curvy women. These three curvaceous beauties are in full formation to promote fashion and style as effortless and totally achievable as well as affordable to every curvy woman out there.

Oprah Winfrey Celebrates Weight Loss on O, the Oprah Magazine Cover With 9 "Real" Women

Oprah Winfrey is looking better than ever and keeping it real.

The 62-year-old showcases a slimmer figure on the cover of her O, the Oprah Magazine's April 2016 issue after losing at least 26 pounds since becoming a Weight Watchers spokesmodel and part owner last year.

Strong & Sexy! Waje Is The Cover Star For OnoBello.com’s February 2016 Issue!

Welcome to the February 2016 issue of OnoBello.com’s magazine cover and editorial shoot.

This month is extra special as the monthly issues, have grown into a new direction focused at top celebrities/personalities both within and outside Nigeria. So, who better to set the ball rolling other than Waje.