Time to Perform: Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Hello all! I hope this week has been good to y'all. It's been good for me, and I've continued to stay busy. The weather here in NYC has been better and it's nowhere near as bitterly cold as last week. This week, I want to tell you about some upcoming events I'll either be at or that some friends are doing. For the sake of chronology, I'll list them that way in case you want to put them on your calendar.

First, on February 1st, here in NYC, the amazing model Jeannie Ferguson (from B.E.T.'s "Rip The Runway" among many other things) will host her 4th annual runway class! I've heard so much about this class and so I've finally decided to do it. I've met Jeannie on a few occasions and she is a lovely woman who knows how to work the hell out of a runway. I can't wait to see what she'll be able to do with me! For more info, look her up on youtube (there are some videos of her past classes).

Next, on February 9th, I will be performing at Cocktails, Couture, and Cabaret drag brunch sponsored by friends from the Imperial Court of New York. It will take place at Flowerfield Celebrations on Long Island in St. James, NY. The brunch will be hosted by friends Gigi Glamour, Madison Mansfield, and Rachel Rene Rothchild. The proceeds from this brunch will go to the charity Thursday Child of Long Island. This charity supports people in Long Island living with HIV or AIDS. For ticket info, you can send me an email or contact Madison Mansfield (her email is on the flyer). I attended and performed at the event last year. It was quite the classy affair with great food, drinks, and wonderful people. After performing, I came back out to eat & chat with the folks while donning a dress from the Monif C. collection. So far, ticket sales for this year has surpassed last year and the lineup of talent has expanded. Sounds like it's going to be another great show!

Me wearing a dress from Monif C. at last year's Cocktails, Couture, & Cabaret event.

                                                        Lastly, another big event that I'm getting excited for this year is Full Figured Fashion Week 2014! The creator and mastermind behind it all, Gwen DeVoe is hard at work. They have recently announced dates for their casting calls. So far, here are the dates and cities where they'll be scouting and searching for talent to walk the runway:
2/1 - Washington, DC
2/8 - Chicago, IL
2/22 - Detroit, MI
3/1 - Tampa, FL
3/15 - Los Angeles, CA
3/22 - Atlanta, GA
3/29 - New York

More dates will be announced a little later on, so be sure to check out the website, join the facebook group, or register for mobile updates by texting FFFWeek to 71441. If you come to Full Figured Fashion Week, be sure to say hey!

Well, as you can see, I will continue to be busy over the next few weeks! If you have any questions or comments, please shoot me an e-mail and I'll be sure to reply!

Until next time! Remember, being beautiful is not only about what you wear!