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A Clothes Mind____________________________________
What’s Haute !!!!ACM Urban Wear FFF Week 2011 NYC
April 2011
NEWSLETTER
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Table of Contents
Full Figured Fashion Week 2011 PAGE 3
Housekeeping PAGE 3
Margaux Kouture Spring/Summer Collection 2011 PAGE 4
Elegant Plus Fashion Show PAGE 5
Plus Model Radio PAGE 6
What’s Next for A Clothes Mind PAGE 6
Kurvee PAGE 7
ACM Urban Wear PAGE 7
ACM Fashion Clubs PAGE 8
Customize Me PAGE 9
Let Us Upgrade You! PAGE 9
Who’s That Girl? PAGES 10-11
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Full Figured Fashion Week 2011
New York City
June 16th- 18th, 2011
A Clothes Mind will be a featured designer/ showcase participant @ the Full Figured
Fashion Week 2011 Finale Event in NYC on June 18th, 2011! We are honored and
extremely ecstatic to be a part of this spectacular event with Ms. Gwen Devoe and
her amazing team. A Clothes Mind will feature the Margaux Kouture Spring/ Summer
Collection 2011 on the runway during the Finale Event. Full Figured Fashion Week will
take place on 16th- 18th, 2011 @ the Metropolitan Pavilion located at 123 West 18th in
the Chelsea section of Manhattan.
Check out what VOGUE ITALIA had to say about Full Figured Fashion Week 2011,
Click here. We hope to see you all in New York City.
Housekeeping Copyright laws are REAL! We ask that you please do not use any of our logo’s,
pictures, flyers, etc. that pertains to our company or any of its entities without receiving
written consent from our management team. We appreciate your understanding and
cooperation in this matter
A Clothes Mind
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Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come for the
Margaux Kouture Spring/Summer Collection
2011
A. Margaux, Fashion Designer & CEO of A Clothes Mind
Anna is wearing the Antigone Dress from the upcoming Margaux Kouture
Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. We have received so many inquiries regarding this
dress which will become available soon on our website so keep your eyes open.
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Elegant Plus Fashion Show
We are a month away from taking part in the Elegant Plus Fashion Show with the
Entertainment Development Agency on May 21st, 2011 @ the Los Angeles Convention
Center located in downtown LA at: 1201 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015. Many
of you may have heard a few of their commercials on KJLH, 102.3 FM.
The Elegant Plus Beauty & Style Expo will showcase some of the most beautiful and
sexy curvy full figured models to grace the runway! Featuring some of LA's hottest
Fashion Designers! Top Runway Instructor and modeling expert, Bobbie Bell will
choreograph this fabulous event! The Elegant plus beauty & style expo will also
feature various health, beauty, and style companies, two fashion shows, and VIP after
party! This is an event you don't want to miss!
If you are interested in purchasing tickets and to learn more about EDA please visit
their website @ http://developmentassoc.webs.com. Tickets can be purchased at
the offices of The Entertainment Development Association 8939 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Ste#200 Los Angeles, CA 90045.
Entertainment Development Association
We are pleased to announce that we will be participating in several fashion shows at
the L.A Convention Center with EDA. Who is EDA you ask? The Entertainment
Development Association (EDA) is a talent management and talent development
company. Since 2007, EDA has specialized in the production of fashion show,
fundraisers and are currently working on a series of reality show pilots. EDA has 8
upcoming fashion shows throughout the 2011 year at the LA Convention which
includes children, teenagers and young adults. A Clothes Mind will take part in the
Fantasy Couture Fashion Show & Elegant Plus Fashion Show scheduled May 21st, 2011
and the Urban Wear Extreme Couture Fashion Expo scheduled August 6th, 2011.
Please visit EDA for more information.
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Plus Model Radio
On Monday, March 28th, 2011, CEO & Fashion Designer A. Margaux did a live interview
with Chenese Lewis. The 15 minute segment entails details about A Clothes Mind and
its subsidiaries, her background as well as what you can expect on the runway for FFF
Week 2011. If you missed the interview, don’t fret because you can listen now.
Click here.
What’s Next for A Clothes Mind?
Find out more about A. Margaux the CEO and Fashion Designer of A Clothes Mind in
her interview with 8 Plus Divas as she discusses the company’s past, present and future.
Click Here
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A Clothes Mind was a vendor at the Kurvee event on Sunday April 10th, 2011. Kurvee is
the premiere Shopping & Beauty Experience for Kurvee Fashionistas. The event was
filled with great shopping, beauty treatments, dessert sampling, and giveaways. It was
a girl’s day out perfect for all women ages 16 and up. The atmosphere felt more like a
Sunday afternoon gathering among girlfriends, sharing laughter, beauty secrets and to
talk about the latest fashion trends. We had an absolute blast and it was a pleasure
meeting and networking with so many people at this magnificent event.
Visit www.kurvee.com for additional info regarding future events.
ACM Urban Wear is Coming Soon……
What is ACM Urban Wear?
ACM Urban Wear was created by co-founder Desi Munzon and reflects our brand
which will offer t-shirts, tank top, hoodies and jackets. You may have seen or heard
some prominent people in our plus community that are already rocking ACM Urban
Wear, however ACM Urban Wear will soon be available for purchase.
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ACM/ Diva Amor’e
Platinum CLUB
Want to be a part of our Platinum Club?
In order to obtain Platinum Status, a customer must spend $500 or more to receive a 40%
discount on all merchandise. Discount is good for 6 months, Free Shipping is also included. An
exclusive online code will be provided upon obtaining this status and you can shop to your
heart’s content at a discounted rate.
Disclaimer
Discount applies to select individuals and in some cases select merchandise not to be used in
conjunction with any other offer(s). Discount cannot be transferred or used on behalf of
someone else. Discount can be terminated at any time without notice.
Those randomly selected every 2 months shall
include 2 people to receive $75 off in our online
store.
Discount is good for Margaux Kouture apparel
only.
Consumer will be notified via email, phone, etc.
and will be provided with an exclusive online
code to take advantage of this offer. Free
Shipping is also included.
Disclaimer
Discount applies to select individuals and in some
cases select merchandise not to be used in
conjunction with any other offer(s). Discount
cannot be transferred or used on behalf of
someone else. Discount can be terminated at
any time without notice.
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Don’t see something on our site that fits your size and/or proportions? Don’t worry, you can
customize any item on our website to fit your body perfectly, all you need to do is provide us
with your body measurements in the comments section during checkout. That’s the beauty of
our service to you by having our items made to order.
Disclaimer: Please NOTE: Customized Orders are non-refundable.
If you have an idea or concept of what you are looking for and don’t see it on our website,
we can definitely bring your vision to life. We are always open to designing for a client of any
size whether local or out of state.
What we can do for you:
To get started, send an email to with your request and please be very [email protected]
detailed as possible and provide us with your contact information which shall include your
name, email address and phone number where we can contact you. Please also, include a
full body photo so that we can better obtain the look and concept which you are seeking. We
will then sketch a design which will take approximately three to five business days or sooner. If
you approve of the sketch after revisions to your satisfaction, we will then quote a price for the
design.
Our prices begin @ $200 and up depending on the complexity of the design, cost of materials
to be used, time and production. If the price is agreeable, then the deposit would be 50% of
the price quoted would be needed to begin processing.
If you are a client that is local, we can meet with you at a location of your choice. If you are
out of state, we will provide you with very specific details of all of the measurements we will
need, however someone will need to assist you with obtaining your measurements.
We will search for swatches of fabric regarding the colors and materials we recommend or
those which you as the client are seeking.
We are able to move forward with production once all items above have been completed.
Production time generally takes one to two weeks. Once the item is completed, you will then
be notified and the balance remaining will be due. Methods of payments we will accept are
Cashier’s check or PayPal. Once payment is rendered, we can then send or deliver your
garment.
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Regan Carrington Model/Actress/Songstress
Here’s what Regan had to say in our
interview with her!
What does fashion mean to you?
Fashion is really simply an expression of
who I am and the many facets that make
up me and my personality. I think people
are made up of many different qualities
and I often use my fashion to express who
I am to the core of those many different
qualities.
In addition to modeling, you are an
actress as well, how do you balance the
two?
Sometimes this can be a challenge. There
are times where I have to put modeling
on the back burner so to speak because I
might have a lot of acting auditions or
booked work I need to focus on. I started
as actor before pursing modeling, so that
career is a little more mature than the modeling. So if I have a busy period acting wise,
I try to at least once a week doing something, no matter how small to further the
growth of modeling goals.
What are some of your accomplishments as a model and/or actress?
I've done a few commercials and independent films. I also, just finished up pilot
presentation for a TV series. Some of my accomplishments that I am personally proud
of are probably less glamorous. I am particularly proud of the moment I earned my
theater union card. Being in theater so many years and working countless hours on
shows over the years, then you have the moment when it pays off as a professional...it
just turns an idea of dream a reality of possible.
How has modeling changed other aspects of your life?
Well, I have definitely, become more fashion conscious! I grew up doing a lot a
theater and being a former dancer I spent a lot of time in "comfortable"
clothes...sweats and tank tops. So immediately my shoe collection has grown. As a
person it has really helped me to learn to trust myself and my instincts. Sometimes I
have tendency to "over think" things. I learned that sometimes the answer just comes
from an inside feeling and everything doesn't have to be rocket science.
Who’s That Girl?
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What are some things you dislike/hate about the fashion industry?
I am not a fan of "boxes" or putting people in boxes, or types. Anything "cookie cutter"
to me is sort of boring. I really don't care to look in a magazine or on the runway and
see all the models looking exactly the same. I wish the industry would think outside the
box in terms of this. Seems like once in while they break this mold, I wish they would just
do it more.
Who is your favorite wardrobe inspiration?
My mom...ha-ha. But seriously, she's got a funky and loves costumes and vintage
inspired clothing like me. I am sure a lot of my personal style come from her. I own a
few costume pieces and have made them work for the right event!
When did you realize you wanted to become a fashion model and why?
Friends had been telling for years that I should try modeling. I sort of resisted it for a
while because I really thought of myself as an actor only and didn't feel I was
"exotically" beautiful enough to be a model. I thought about it but never really took
any steps towards exploring being a model. Then I attended my first "Love Your Body
Day" event about three years ago and they had a "real size" fashion show and I was
inspired because there was nothing really cookie cutter about it. In fact I found it to be
a beautiful experience, because the women up there reminded me a lot of the
different representations of the women in my life. I really loved that and thought THAT
would be something for me. Almost a year later, I sat next to Chenese Lewis on a
plane ride back to LA from a family reunion; I recognized her and asked her all kinds of
questions about modeling. The next thing you know I entered myself into the Miss Plus
Top Model contest, competed, and here I am.
How do you communicate with people? Are you patient? Are you friendly? How open
are you to clients’ requirements?
My friends say I am really friendly, open and bubbly. When I talk to people I really try to
listen and really hear and understand what they are trying to communicate. I like to
keep a dialog open. I'm a little silly....well a lot silly. I like to laugh and often will keep
conversation light. But when it’s time for business....I get down to business.
What advice do you have for aspiring fashion models?
The advice I would give to anyone in this industry whether as a model or an actor is
NEVER Quit! You don't have an expiration date stamped on your forehead! Work hard
and do something every day to benefit your career and in its due time it will pay off.
Where can readers find out more about you?
They can visit my website www.regancarrington.com or my Facebook page
www.facebook.com/regancarrington
Do you have any upcoming projects or anything you are currently working on or
participating in?
Working on charity musical revue...getting back to my musical theatre roots and will
be singing and dancing to help support a friend’s new theater endeavor.
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