I spent the first day of the second major event on my 2019 calendar celebrating women of color with other women of color. Like the first event, the Blavity brand 21Ninety’s Summit21 is very F.U.B.U.
My Summit21 day began with me stopping by the registration desk. I then headed to breakfast. It was a great way to start my day. Many of the attendees spent this time chatting and networking. It was a wonderful time for me because I love to people watch.
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21Ninety’s Summit21 was officially kicked off with a welcome from the Blavity founder Morgan DeBaun and actress Andrea Lewis. The hosts greeted the crowd with a lot of energy. I was so ready for a full day of events!
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First Half Of Day One Summit21
The Summit21 conference offered two “tracks” for learning. Leadership was track one. Entrepreneurship is track two. There was also a Level-Up option. You were able to move within each track as you so fit and I really like that.
The first masterclass I attended was The Power Of An Idea From Concept To Completion at the Leadership Stage. This masterclass was taught by Malliha Ahmad. The class focused on how to make your ideas come to life. She spoke about seeing your vision in real life and holding yourself accountable.
Masterclass take-away or quote: Every idea is not meant to be worked. However, the ideas that need to be worked be sure to build a relationship with that idea. Make that idea bae and seduce it daily.
The next course I attended was a fireside chat “The Creative’s Guide To Building A Loyal Audience with” This fireside chat was lead by Alex Wolf and moderated by Sabine Quetant on the Leadership Stage.
Fireside Chat or quote: Understand the difference between attention and presence. Social media can alter your self worth as a creative. You build your business on real connection and not quick interactions.
We then broke for lunch and access to the expo floor. I know that I wanted to spend this time grabbing a quick bite and browsing the expo.
Each attendee was given a token that allowed them to select five items from the gifting suite. The line for the gifting suite was long as each person was given the chance to walk to the area at their own pace.
Second Half Of Day One Summit21
The third course I wanted to attend was the masterclass Build Your Brand: PR, Marketing and More with Nichole Lynel at the entrepreneurship. I missed it because I was still in the gifting suite.
Masterclass take-away or quote: None.
The next course I able to attended was an AMA (Ask Me Anything). This AMA: The Price Is Tight – How To Nail Your Pricing Without Sacrificing Your Worth from the entrepreneurship stage with Jereshia Hawk. For me, she dropped some real eye-opening gems.
AMA take-away or quote: The transformation can’t happen without a transaction. You can place your coffee order but until the transaction is approved you won’t receive that order. People respect what they pay for.
From the entrepreneurship stage, I attended the fireside chat “Secure The Bag: How To Land Financial Partnerships” with Lauren Wesley Wilson Color Com Network and moderated by Marissa Wilson. The chat was focused on host mid to large scale events though brand partnership.
Panel take-away or quote: When you reach out to brands to sponsor your event ask for enough money so that they take you and your event serious.
Day one at ended at the leadership stage with a day 2 preview and closing remarks. Along with a practice run for tomorrow’s Before I Let Go challenge.
Get the details on my look from Summit21 day one here.
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With 21Ninety’s Summit21 fast approaching here’s a checklist to make sure we’re prepared for this amazing event. This post is sharing a checklist to make sure the most is received from attending 21Ninety’s Summit21.
“It takes 21 days to form a habit and 90 days to create a lifestyle.”
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21NINETY’S SUMMIT21 CHECKLIST
21Ninety’s Summit21 is now less than 21 days away. Where has the time gone? I’m very excited to be attending this year. I had major fomo from watching everyone having a great time over the years and I know I had to get in on the fun. I often travel to Atlanta where Summit21 will be held. This year’s Summit21 will include some of my favorite people as speakers. With the likes of Tina Knowles-Lawson, Rep. Maxine Waters, Mattie James and many more. Here’s a quick checklist to make sure your trip goes off without a hitch.
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21NINETY’S SUMMIT21 CHECKLIST | Tickets
Purchase your Summit21 ticket – As of today, there are a few tickets for the event available. Those tickets are available here. The tickets are non-refundable and people’s plans do change. You may see tickets online for resale. BE CAREFUL!!!! Those tickets are not guaranteed because they are not coming from Summit21 site. Only purchase resale tickets from people you know and trust. You don’t want to arrive and your ticket not be honored.
Did you know? There is also going to be a pre-Summit 21 party. Yes!!! It’s going down the Thursday before the official conference. The official start of Summit 21 is Friday, June 7th. However, 21Ninety teamed up with RNB HouseParty to throw a conference kickoff party at ŌAK Atlanta.
ŌAK Atlanta is an upscale 4-level entertainment complex with rooftop views of downtown Atlanta. Purchase tickets for the kick-off party here.
Book Your Room – Rooms are going fast. They can also get pricey. If you’re renting a hotel room or an AirBNB you really need to book today. The Summit conference does have a host hotel. There are also a bunch of hotels never the event space to choose from.
Did you know? Summit21 has a Facebook group for ticket holders. Someone in the group may be looking for roommates. The group is also a great place to ask other questions about the conference. The Summit21 group can be here.
21NINETY’S SUMMIT21 CHECKLIST | get there
Flight/Train/Bus Tickets – By now you should know how you’re going to get to the conference. If you’re not Atlanta based travel plans should be booked. I suggest arriving on Thursday before.
Did you know? Save room in your suitcase for your swag and purchases. Summit21 attendees will have access to Chateau 21. Chateau 21 is a unique experience where guests will get to peruse and pick up your product to add to their make-their-own-swag bag.
Striped Cream Midi DressHere | Nude Heels (similar) Here
21NINETY’S SUMMIT21 CHECKLIST | Looks
Plan Your Outfits – Que the music *You go to school to learn not for a fashion show* This is not a fashion event however you do want be prepared and look your best. You don’t have to have all the high-end labels. The best looks are the ones that express creativity. Time flies! Make sure you have time for your orders to come in. Along with time to try the clothes on and reorder if needed.
Did you know? One of my favorite brands offers free delivery. When you spend $49.99 you can get free 5-day shipping and 2-day shipping when $120 is spent. Their size range is 00 to 28W. Find all their latest affordable yet fashionable findshere.
21NINETY’S SUMMIT21 CHECKLIST | Selfie ready
Clean out our phone – This may seem very random but it’s not. There’s nothing worse than having the perfect selfie all lined up with your favorite influencer and your phone says you’re out of memory. Take the next couple of weeks and delete those old food pictures so that you’ll be able to capture all the fun without any issue.
Did you know? If you can’t decide which pics to let go of simply save them to your computer and then remove them from your phone.
21NINETY’S SUMMIT21 CHECKLIST | ready for business
Update your profile – Start updating your social media profiles. Include a clear picture of yourself or your brand’s logo within the profile picture. Also, make sure to include contact information. It’s also important to update your media kit if you have one. If you don’t have a media kit create one today.
Did you know? Not every business is on social media. For that reason alone it’s important to bring business cards. Most companies that make business cards get them out quickly. Affordable brands like Vista print and Moo are often used to get cards from. I get mine custom made by Pretty Paper Party.
I hope these tips help! Leave any questions in the comments?
April is the start of festival season. A plus-size fashionista only needs a few simple pieces to be in fashion for the upcoming party season, In a post, I”m sharing 3 Steps to have the perfect plus-size festival look for any spring/summer music event.
As plus-size women, we need to be seen in public spaces living our best lives. We shouldn’t be excepted to hide in our homes. While we’re out and about being visibly plus know that you can wear whatever your hard earned money can buy.
Whether you’re going to Essence fest or Coachella you’ll only need a few basic things to make you look like a festival Instagram star.
3 Steps To The Perfect Plus-Size Festival Look | Kimonos and Cover-Ups
I’m the queen of kimonos and cover-ups. I wear them year round. They are festival favs. The kimono or cover-up you wear should be based on a few factors. The weather. Is your event inside or out? Knowing that will help you in selecting the right one. You don’t what to select the cuties kimono you could find only not to wear it because it came with a heavy inner liner and it’s too hot for an out-door event.
3 Steps To The Perfect Plus-Size Festival Look | Bases and Bottoms
The weather on the day of the event will play a huge role in your outfit choice. I love having a look that can be easily switched up if the weather isn’t what I thought it was going to be. We all know rain or shine the party goes on.
I prefer loose-fitting items. I don’t want to feel super tight all day long. Many fests go from day to night. I’m also a fan of layers. Layers help adjust for those temp changes. A dress as a base with a cover-up is the perfect festival look. Shorts and tees are just as cute. At the end of the day wear what makes you feel good!
3 Steps To The Perfect Plus-Size Festival Look | Accessories
For myself, accessories are a big part of my style. I’ve said it before that being plus size my whole life accessories were often the only things that would fit me. I love purses, jewelry, and shoes. The right accessory can make and break an outfit. For a perfect plus-size festival look a crossbody is key. Crossbody bag holds all the must-have. If the festival is outdoor make sure sun protection is part of your look. Include shades and some form of headwear (hat) to protect yourself from sunburn. Lastly, wear comfortable shoes if the event is not seated which most fests are not. Grab some cute flat sandals or bomb daddy sneakers.
Within this blog post, I’ll be sharing my visit to CoverGirl’s NYC store. If you have plans on visiting New York City keep and love make-up than reading.
While in NYC for the #BrownGirlsLovePower day event I made a trip over to Time Square to visit the CoverGirl Store. The two-story store has been located at the cornor of 7th and West 48th since November 2018. it’s CoverGirl’s first ever physical retail store in the brand’s over 60 years. I love all things make-up so I know I had to make my way over to the store the first chance I got.
The CoverGirl’s NYC store had all the latest CoverGirl products in every shade and color. There were make-up stations around the story to try on the different products. If you’re ready to play with the make-up for real you can always stop by the AR glam stations where you can virtually try on makeup,
The CoverGirl’s NYC store had many associates called CoverGirl BFFs available to help with any CoverGirl question. They offered tips and tricks for makeup applications that were not overwhelming and helpful. I’m still working on my wing liner but I know where to start, lol.
This budget-friendly store is great for girls like me that often time find it hard to get lower cost makeup in darker shades. I don’t like purchasing some makeup items at the drugstore because I can’t try them first. With the store having all the foundations and concealers in the full shade range out and available to try is wonderful.
If you find yourself in Time Square I encourage you to stop by the CoverGirl Store. You’ll be available to grab some of your favorite CoverGirl products and snaps some cool pictures for Instagram!
Can’t make it to NYC but still want to get your hands CoverGirl products you can get them here.
In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my experience at Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago adults-only event “A night at the zoo.” The event offers a kid-free view of the zoo’s amazing animals & gardens.
“Zoo animals are ambassadors for their cousins in the wild.” _Jack Hanna
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Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago #Nightatthezoo Is Adult Fun
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Night At The Zoo offers more than just views of the zoo’s animals & gardens. There were food vendors and yes there was also adult beverages vendors servicing beer and wine for purchase. Night At The Zoo had a boom DJ, games for my friends and I to play.
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Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago “Night At The Zoo” Must Do’s
Ride the carousel: You can find near the AT&T Endangered Species section the carousel. I felt like a big kid going around on the carousel with the wind blowing through my hair. Best of the carousel ride is FREE!
Listen to the Live DJs: The DJs on handle offered basically any type of music you would like. There was a DJ playing top 40, 90s, oldies, hip-hop and electronic.
Sip while touring the Zoo: Most of Lincoln Park Zoo’s animal exhibits were open while my friends and I sipped on adult beverages.
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Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago #Nightatthezoo FYIs
Rules: All guests must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.
It is recommended to print a paper ticket to prevent any technology complications which would prevent your ticket from displaying on your phone.
No outside food or beverage may be brought into the event.
This event will go on Rain or Shine. Of all the nights, It rained on the night I went.
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Lincoln Park Zoo Chicago #Nightatthezoo MY Final Thoughts
I found the event fun. I did however personally thought the event was a little pricey not to include a drink and or a food ticket. Food and drinks can be purchased separately. Events like Grits & Biscuits and The Makossa Cookout are a little less costly. The group that puts the event on says a large portion of the proceeds benefit Lincoln Park Zoo and helps the zoo stay free and open 365 days a year. So for that reason, I’m going to give them a pass on the cost of the event ticket. I believe the pricing is tiered. The closer to the event that you purchase your ticket the more it cost. Honestly, my friends and I purchased our tickets the week of. I was also happy there wasn’t the large crowd you would get on a regular day at the zoo. No kids! This may be one time was I happy to adult with other adults! I had a good time. This was something I had been wanting to do for a while and I glad I did. You can learn more about Lincoln Park Zoo and all of it’s events here.
This blog post is about Taste of Chicago! I’ll be sharing three tips about visiting the Taste of Chicago. The Taste of Chicago is a great event full of family fun and a foodie’s heaven.
“It was a peaceful protest. Delete your account.” _Mayor Rahm Emanuel
(Rahm Emanuel response to governor after activists shut down Dan Ryan Expressway while calling on elected officials to address gun violence)
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TASTE OF CHICAGO ENDS SOONER THAN YOU THINK
Taste of Chicago runs from Wednesday, July 11 and ends on Sunday, July 15. Yes, you only have 5 short days to taste from the 70 food vendors. The hours vary. Wednesday-Friday: 11am-9pm, Saturday & Sunday: 10am-9pm.
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CASH IS KING AT THE TASTE OF CHICAGO
Bring cash! Yes, you can use a debit or credit card to purchase Taste of Chicago food tickets. However, many of the booths that sells the food tickets are cash only.
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TASTES OF CHICAGO HAS FOOD TRUCKS
Taste of Chicago has food trucks the year! Yes, you read that correct. You can find the food booths on wheels can be found parked at Jackson & Columbus in Grant Park.
Within this blog post, I’ll be sharing my first day in New Orleans. It’s my first-time traveling to the Nola. Plus it’s my first time at the Essence Festival. My first full day fell the Fourth of July. Continue reading this blog post to see how this plus size fashion blogger celebrated the birth of the nation in the New Orleans’ French quarters.
“We will shape and mold this country or it will not be molded and shaped at all anymore.” _Nina Simona
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Plus Size Photo Shoot In New Orleans
I kicked off my fourth of July in New Orleans with a photo shoot. With the help of fellow blogger Shamika, I had done some research on photographers in New Orleans. I emailed a few a settled on Britt of brittsmithphotography. Which was a wise choice! Britt worked looked amazing but more importantly, she was very professional. She’s replied to my emails in a timely manner. On the day of our shot, she was on time. She was easy going and friendly. And I love my photos and I know you will too!
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Dining In New Orlean’s French Quarter
I grabbed a lite bit at a placed called Willie’s Chicken Shake. The food was good but it’s a chain restaurant so if you’re looking for a down-home meal this isn’t the place to go.
I hope to find some authentic food within the time I’m in New Orleans.
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Fourth Of July Fireworks On The Algiers Point Ferry
This being my first time in New Orleans plus it’s the holiday I know I was in for a good time. And I was right! I had a few options on what to do to celebrate the fourth of July. The bar scene in New Orleans is always fun. However, I know I wanted to see a fireworks show. When I’m home I often stay in the house and watch the firework show on T.V. unless I’m with my family. I was lucky because my hotel was only a few blocks from the Dueling Barges fireworks show. Dueling Barges fireworks show is a free event that’s part of the “Go 4th on the River” celebration held at the Mississippi River’s riverfront.
I knew this was my chance to take a boat ride on the Mississippi River. Image the view of the fireworks from a boat sailing across the river. There were two options.
One option was to book a ride in the Creole Queen steamboat and watch the show from the deck. The Creole Queen cruise started at 7 p.m., and includes an open bar, a buffet of “American favorites”, and three music room choices. Adult tickets were $129 and not in my budget so I went with my other option the Algiers Ferry.
The Algiers ferry has been operation since 1827, that can be boarded at the foot of Canal Street – right next to the Aquarium of the Americas. The ferry ride only costs $2 each way. The ferry ride is about a half hour trip each way. Because I was taking the ferry to see the fireworks I quickly took the ferry back to the other side. If you’re a land lover you can plan a picnic at Woldenberg Park, at the Moon Walk (the riverside promenade, or on the other side of the river in Algiers and watch the fireworks from there. That didn’t go as planned. I ended up oversleeping so Tot and I went to the casino nearby to people watch.
We had a blast last year for movie in the park. It was important that I share the free movie series with fellow Chicagoans and city visitors again this year. I’ll plan on going to a few. Be sure to follow my Twitter@FatGirl_Fashion or my Instagram stories @thefatgirloffashion to see what movies I’m going to see so we can meet up. All films are FREE and made possible by the Millennium Park Foundation. The Summer Film Series is co-curated with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
All films are free and start at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday* night at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at 201 E. Randolph St. Additionally, each film presentation will begin with a screening of a “ChicagoMade Short” – a locally-produced short film. A program of the Independent Filmmaker Initiative, the ChicagoMade Shorts Series is a celebration of the robust local independent film community and a showcase of entertaining work produced by talented Chicago-based artists. Seating at the pavilion is first-come, first-served, or seat under the stars on the pavilion’s Great Lawn. Bring your blankets, snacks, and favorite bottle of wine. Screenings begin June 5th and runs though August 21th except on July 9 at 11am. All movies will be presented on a state-of-the-art, 40-foot LED screen. Schedule is subject to change.
Directed by John Waters and starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Sonny Bono and Jerry Stiller, this cult film classic follows teenager Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake) as she pursues stardom on the local television hit the Corny Collins Dance Show and rallies against racial segregation.
TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2017
Mad Max: Fury Road
(2015, rated R for intense sequences of violence throughout, and for disturbing images, 120 minutes)
In a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland where people must fight for scarce resources, a woman (Charlize Theron) rebels against the tyrannical ruler in a search for her homeland with the help of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max (Tom Hardy).
TUESDAY, JUNE 19
Kinky Boots
(2005, rated PG-13 for thematic material involving sexuality, 107 minutes)
In order to save his family’s struggling shoe business, straight-laced Charles Price (Joel Edgerton) teams up with Lola (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a flamboyant cabaret singer, with an unorthodox idea to produce custom footwear for drag queens.
TUESDAY, JUNE 26
Groundhog Day
(1993, rated PG for some thematic elements, 101 minutes)
Cynical and frustrated news reporter Phil Connors (Bill Murrays) finds himself reliving the same day covering the annual Groundhog Day festivities in small town Punxatawney, Pennsylvania, with his cameraman Larry (Chris Elliott) and producer Rita (Andie MacDowell). Just as Phil starts to believe the he is doomed to live this day for all eternity, he learns that life isn’t what happens but how you react to it.
TUESDAY, JULY 03
High Fidelity
(2000, rated R for language and some sexuality, 113 minutes)
Thirty-something Rob Gordon (John Cusack), a former club DJ and now owner of record store Championship Vinyl, with a penchant for compiling top five lists, attempts to understand why he has been dumped by his latest girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) by revisiting his life’s top five worst break-ups. Much of the movie, based on the book by Nick Hornby, was filmed in Chicago.
MONDAY, JULY 09
opening program at 10:30am
Iron Giant
(1999, rated PG for fantasy action violence, language, some thematic material and smoking, 90 minutes)
Nine-year-old Hogarth Hughes (Eli Marienthal) makes friends with an innocent alien giant robot and protects him from a paranoid U.S. Government agent (Christopher McDonald) by keeping him at a junkyard owned by Dean McCoppin (Harry Connick Jr.). The family film is also being show in conjunction with the Millennium Park Family Fun Festival and the Year of Creative Youth.
TUESDAY, JULY 10
Man on Wire
(2008, rated PG-13 for some sexuality and nudity, and drug references, 90 minutes)
Using actual footage from the event seamlessly mingled with re-enactments, filmmaker James Marsh masterfully recreates high-wire daredevil Philippe Petit’s 1974 daring but illegal high-wire performance between the World Trade Center’s twin towers. The film won an Oscar for Best Documentary, Features.
TUESDAY, JULY 17
International Media Mixer
(2018, rated PG, 65 minutes)
US premiere of a live sonic and cinematic experience. A cross-cultural exchange of artists and archival footage from Chicago and Italy featuring four new films by Giuseppe Boccassini (Italy) and Alex Inglizian (U.S.); Lori Felker (U.S.) and Patrizia Oliva (Italy); Federico Francioni, Yan Cheng (Italy) and Tomeka Reid (U.S.); Domietta Torlasco (U.S.) and Stefano Urkuma De Santis (Italy). The evening will be hosted by Alison Cuddy of the Chicago Humanities Festival.
TUESDAY, JULY 24
Get Out
(2017, rated R for violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references, 104 minutes)
Young African American Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) visits the white family of his girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams) for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined. The Oscar-winning film for Best Original Screenplay was written and directed by Jordan Peele.
TUESDAY, JULY 31 DOUBLE HEADER
WALL-E
(2008, rated G, 98 minutes)
In a distant, but not so unrealistic, future, mankind has abandoned the trash-covered earth, and WALL-E, a garbage collecting robot, has been left to clean up the mess. Mesmerized with trinkets of Earth’s history and show tunes, WALL-E inadvertently embarks on a space journey with his sprightly pet cockroach that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
(15-minute intermission)
Crash
(2004, rated R for language, sexual content and some violence, 112 minutes)
Over a thirty-six hour period in Los Angeles, a handful of disparate people’s lives intertwine as they deal with the tense race relations that belie life in the city. Directed by Paul Haggis, the film won three Oscars, including one for Best Picture, and stars Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, Brendan Fraser among many others in this ensemble cast.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 07
School of Rock
(2003, rated PG-13 for some rude humor and drug references, 108 minutes)
Fired from his band, down and out rock star Dewey Finn (Jack Black), takes a gig as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school. His attitude and hijinks teach the students some unconventional lessons, as he secretly leads his talented young musicians to the “battle of the bands” competition.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
Coco
(2017, rated PG for thematic elements, 105 minutes)
Aspiring musician Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), confronted by his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, takes an accidental trip to the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead where, along with the charming trickster skeleton Hector (voiced by Gael García Bernal), he unlocks the real story behind his family history. Cocowon two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature Film.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21
Slumdog Millionaire
(2008, rated R for some violence, disturbing images and language, 121 minutes)
Finding himself just one question away from winning 20 million rupees on India’s Kaun Banega Crorepati? (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?), eighteen year-old Jamal (Dev Patel) is accused of cheating and reflects on how his life in the slums of Mumbai gave him all the answers.
Accessibility:
Every aspect of Millennium Park was designed to be fully accessible to all patrons. The following services are available:
Wheelchair loans in the Millennium Park Welcome Center, 201 E. Randolph Street
Integrated spaces for wheelchair seating at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Wheelchair accessible restroom facilities
Assistive listening devices at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion Sound Booth
For accessibility information, contact dcase@cityofchicago.org
Parking:
Convenient parking is located in the Millennium Park Garage (entrance on Columbus at Monroe or Randolph), Millennium Lakeside and Grant Park North. You can save $5 on your parking space with my code from SpotHero.
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“[Rejecting fashion rules] has been a main ideal behind my blog.” _GabiFresh
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Gabi Fresh has released her latest collections with Swimsuits For All. This Spring collection is called “Power Play.” With the backdrop of the iconic Santa Monica Pier and beach, the campaign stars Gabi alongside a cast of nine enthusiastic fans. This spring release has a total of 11 pieces. Five 2 piece bikinis, 4 one-pieces, 1 coverups style dress and 1 shirt with bold designs and is full of beautiful bright colors. Please note that photos are all from the Swimsuits For All website.
Gabi has clearly hit it out the park again and this collection will sell out. My personal thoughts are I love love love love this collection. It speaks to my whimsical glam style and I’ve already purchased a few pieces. I can wait to rock this looks!
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FIND ALL FULL SPRING 2018 SWIMWEAR COLLECTION HERE!
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PIECE FROM THE LATEST GABI FRESH SWIMWEAR COLLECTION?
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“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal”_Unknown
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Plus size travel is more than a trending topic. Many plus size women are coming together to visit popular tourist destinations. Honestly, it’s nothing new but we’re more vocal about it. Here are a few plus size travel groups that are offering a gathering place for curvy travelers.
Fat Girls Traveling This group is run by plus size travel blogger From Annette With Love. Fat Girls Traveling is the voice for the curvy, plus size, Fat Female Traveler. They’re reclaiming the word Fat. We’re leaving the shame and stigma behind and defying the odds. We’re jumping on that plane, jumping in front of the camera and showing the world that we’re here, we love ourselves and they should too! FGT is a Female-Only Group for travel, fashion, and lifestyle: resources, discussions, and support. We are here to encourage each other to live our best lives. A Fat Friendly and Body Positive Space. Unlike other Travel Groups, discussions do not have to be limited to travel.
The good people of Fat Girls Traveling have FAT CAMP 2018 happening Aug 24 – 27, 2018 – Won’t be your run-of-the-mill fat camp, as there won’t be any counting calories or wasting time worrying about weight. Instead, we’ll be doing the exact opposite: eating delicious meals, enjoying Happy Hour, relaxing by the pool, and so much more! There will also be arts & crafts, paddle boarding in the lake, morning yoga, and nightly dance parties – all in a fat-positive environment with some of your favorite social media mavens, travel bloggers, and body-positive advocates.
These incredible influencers will share tips on travel, fashion, and self-love through panel discussions, activities and more. There 100 spots total, so reserve yours today! More trip info here
We’re Going on a TCFCruise! This group is run by plus size lifestyle blogger Marie. You asked and they listened! She has created a plus size fashion experience and what should be an unforgettable event. The inaugural TCFCruise, is being produced by The Curvy Fashionista and B Memorable Events! What better way to relax a little bit, than with your plus size and curvy girlfriends, on a 5-day, 4-night cruise to Cozumel, Mexico? Not only will you relax in luxury in Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas boat, but enjoy TCF private parties, informational workshops, and a little fun in the sun!
The cruise takes place Oct 11 – 15, 2018. There are different available packages with total space for 80. More trip info
Another plus size group is Traveling while Plus Size! This group is run by plus size fashion blogger Garner Style. She say’s about her group “I’m kicking off this group while I am sitting here in the airport ready to start my trip to Tel Aviv. This group is for the plus size women that are well traveled and the women who have never taken a trip, but want too! I travel all the time and want to share some of my tips on reducing the anxiety of traveling while plus size. I also want this group to be a place where you can find great deals on places to go, recommended spots to visit, fabulous hotels and maybe even find a buddy or two to travel with. This is also a great place for reviews, but please critique respectfully.”
Traveling while Plus Size! does not currently have any group trips planned but I’ll be sure to let know when they do!
Do you know of any other plus size groups focused on travel that need to added to this post? Leave their name and link(s) in the comments.
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“Zoo animals are ambassadors for their cousins in the wild.” _Jack Hanna
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“It was a peaceful protest. Delete your account.” _Mayor Rahm Emanuel 
“We will shape and mold this country or it will not be molded and shaped at all anymore.” _Nina Simona
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