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

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!

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.

BIG SISTER BRIDAL-LOVE EDITION

Welcome to the February 2013 edition of BIG Sister Magazine.

Year 2012 was a very busy year for us at BIG Sister Magazine. It all started with some of our curvy sisters deciding to rebrand the looks of the curvy and plus size sisters with a clothing line to give them a classy look. It all started with Nollywood actress Adaora Ukoh launch Adaora Couture in Lekki, Lagos, then came the launch of JPKingdom by Temi-Aboderin Owoyemi at Terra Kulture, Ouma Tema, our South African sister marked the first anniversary of her clothing line Plus Fab  with the launch of  the Winter collections. Plus size pageantry was not left out as a new pageant Plus Size On the Runway Africa was held in Asaba, Delta State. Dr. Olubunmi Wilson had the 6^th edition of Miss Big World Nigeria their 6^th in Abuja.  Winnie Voke took a bold step with auditioning for her modeling agency for the plus size, Big Bold Models aka BBM and shortly after, was Cassy Jones-Mcbryde hosting her annual Fuller Woman Expo-Detroit. The most anticipated event finally came, the pre-launch and official launch of BIG SISTER Magazine, Africa’s premiere printed lifestyle magazine. JPKingdom had their in house sales party and the year ended on a merry note with the Unveiling of BBM and FBI models. All these events, we will bring you exclusive pictures in our next printed editions.

The month of February is kicking off year 2013 on a good note, two great events in the plus size industry in Nigeria, the search for the Face of Plus Size Diva on the 1^st of February in Abuja and the official launching of Ibog plus size models, in Ikeja, Lagos. We hope you will be our guest as Big Sister Magazine hopes to see you there. Many thanks to Harry Boma of PSM and, Ibukun of Ibog Models for making BSM their media partner.

Save the date! June 9^th , 2013 for JPK annual Masquerade Ball and July 7^th ,2013 for  Fuller Woman Expo Africa/ Big Sister Magazine’s second anniversary. We will keep you posted via twitter @bigsister_mag and www.facebook.com/bigsistermagazine. 

Since February is known to be the month of love, Big Sister Magazine in the spirit of valentine presents our first Bridal edition, which we tag ‘Everything Bride and Beautiful’. In this edition, we are celebrating plus size brides, the gowns, accessories, the planning and bridal ideas. The idea is to make our numerous fans and readers fall in love and for those who are already in love, we beseech them to stay in love, for love is the greatest gift of all.
Happy Valentine's Day!  

Elsie-coco Utong

 FOUNDER/EIC

and the BIG SISTER Magazine Team
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WEDDING CHECK LIST

6 Months Before the wedding 

Planning a wedding is simply getting organized. Here is BSM’s  six months wedding plan checklist which will help turn your dream into a reality.

6  Months  before the wedding

1.      Discuss plans with future husband, in-laws and parents to determine the style and theme whether this be (formal, semi-formal, informal)

2.      Make list of what is important to you for a wedding, this will help determine your budget

3.      Workout budget, discuss the wedding budget and who will pay for what

4.      Check legal requirements

5.      Find the wedding officiate (the person who will marry you) and apply for the necessary license’s

6.      Decide on a wedding date and star searching wedding venues

7.      Book reception venue

8.      Contact Photographer and cameraman

 

 4 Months before the wedding

1.      Choose from wardrobe, sew, purchase, or rent wedding gown

2.      Shoes and accessories

3.      Wedding lingerie

4.      Venue decoration and florist

5.      Contact Hair /beauty stylist and makeup artist

6.      Contact Caterer(if needed)

7.      Book Wedding transport

 

2  Months before the wedding

1.      Choose from the kind of music for the reception

2.      Send out your invitations

3.      Purchase rings

4.      Order or the wedding cake

 

 1  Month before the wedding

1.      Try on wedding outfits

2.      Confirm orders and deliveries

  

2 Weeks before the wedding 

     Start taking personal belongings to new home

1  Week before the wedding

1.      Make sure all ushers and helpers know what is expected of them.

2.      Arrange the return of any hired or borrowed items.

3.      Delegate everything possible.

A DAY BEFORE THE WEDDING
Attend rehearsal(if you are having one)
Have a manicure/pedicure.
Confirm wedding transportation.
Reconfirm hair and make appointment for the wedding day.
Confirm all duties required with the wedding party.
Try to get an early night and relax.

YOUR WEDDING DAY
Try to eat breakfast, even if you think you are not hungry.
Have your hair and makeup done.
Begin dressing hours before ceremony is scheduled to begin.
Take a deep breath, relax and most important enjoy your big day!

 Live Life, Love Life and Life will be worth living.