Monday 25 March 2013

PLUS FAB*Not just the right size, turns two years in the Plus Size Industry

The event was to celebrate the second year since the first launch of the Plus Fab brand. The venue was La Passant Restaurant in Sandton (JHB South Africa) and it was to celebrate with their clients and journalists for showing them love and support. The event was graced by some SA loved singers and performers, Ms Winnie Khumalo, Ms Phinda Matlala and top four Idols contestant Ms Tshidi Tenyane to name a few.The day ended on a fabulous note indeed.BIG SISTER Magazine, wishes them more strength in the plus size industry.







Minah, BSM fan @ the event




Ouma Tema, ceo Plus Fab

YOUR WEEKEND STYLE PICK

Step out this weekend looking simple and classy.
photo credit: musingsofacurvylady.com
Dress :: c/o eShakti.com
Shoes :: Guess
Earrings :: Kate Spade (gifted)
Bangles & Necklace :: Forever 21
Purse :: Charming Charlie





Friday 22 March 2013

DORA ESSIEN SPEAKS TO BIG SISTER MAGAZINE ON THE INSPIRATION BEHIND HER MOVIE- AKOBUO.

Several years ago, Mary Slessor, a British, came down to Africa, Cross River State in Nigeria to be precised to abolish the killing of twins. This mission is one that many remain truly grateful for. Several years later, so many books and movies have been written and produced in line with a mission she carried out several years back. Fast raising actress/producer, Dorothy Essien tells her own vision via her first movie, AKOBUO.In a recent chart with BIG SISTER Magazine, Dorothy opens up on the inspiration behind the movie. Enjoy.
Dorothy Essien
 BSM: The origin of your movie title?
DORA: Akobuo is the original name of the place "Okobo" in Akwa Ibom State.

BSM: Movie Location?
DORA:Okobo

BSM: Inspiration behind the movie?
DORA:I am a strong advocate against domestic violence. Sending a woman packing is not the end of her life. One man's meat is another's poison. This queen was rejected because her co wife set her up and thus her "fate given twins". But because of her good nature, she was led right back into another man's loving arms, despite her status.

BSM: Tel us about the movie?
DORA:It is simply a must watch. A story of a queen who was thrown out of her village, deprived of her crown, husband and all the people who loved her because of her fate given twin children.

BSM: What were the challenges you faced during production?
DORA: Challenges were just the finance since I just wanted to be different in terms of going for good equipment.I had a cast strength of 125 and I had to pay, feed and accommodate them for 2weeks.

BSM: Who would you love express your special thanks to for this movie project?
 DORA:I will thank my parents, siblings, wonderful kids who also starred in the movie and especially the man who gingered me into this profession, Clayton Udo. Seriously, I don't know how to thank him. I'm still thinking of what to do. I used to think I was too fat to get on the screen.I used to feel so rejected and ugly, but he (Clayton Udo) did a very serious work on me, squeezed out the diva in me:Yeah, a lot of people feel "fat" is "ugly". But hey! We were equally created by God, we've got talents, we're beautiful, we're not disabled, we've got the right to do just what we want to do.Dorothy dares to hit the screen despite her body size and she dares he "like" to swing up on their feet and live up their dreams.Acting has been a great passion right from when I was a child.

BSM: What were you doing before now?
DORA: Lecturing. French n English
 Location pictures
Dorothy on set with Bishop

Maidens in the movie with a set of  young twins actors

Dora on set with co-actors

Dora the queen
 

JIBRI's Spring Collection




JIBRI's Spring Collection is available in prints, vibrant prints, and whimsical silhouettes. #BSM thinks the designs are simply fabulous!

Thursday 21 March 2013

PICTURES FROM IBOG PLUS MODELLING AGENCY LAUNCH


It was one gathering that brought together the who is who in the plus size industry as well as the entertainment industry over the weekend, it was the official launch of Ibog Plus Size Modeling agency/ birthday party of Ibukun Oguns, ceo Ibog Plus Size Modeling Agency, Nigeria. The event took place on Feb, 2nd 2013 at NECA Center, Alausa- Lagos, Nigeria. Big Sister Magazine was there to cover the well attended event.