CURVE PROJECT LONDON Video

CURVE PROJECT LONDON

Published on 8 Aug 2013

WELCOME to CURVE PROJECT LONDON. Our Mission is to EMPOWER, EDUCATE & ENCOURAGE women of EVERY shape & size to LOVE the skin their in. Our Pioneering workshops in the UK provide a platform for Aspiring PLUS SIZE models to explore their potential alongside Established Fashion Industry professionals. Our workshops are also great for those who wish to boost their confidence and indulge in some pampering and glamour! A day at CURVE PROJECT LONDON with our team of creative experts will have you LOOKING & FEELING FABULOUS!

Saffi in the Boux Avenue Blog: Back stage with Miss B

Boux Avenue Blog:- Back stage with Miss B The photo shoot diaries: autumn winter ’13

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Miss B in AW13, Behind the scenes, Photo shoot diaries

A few weeks ago, Miss B and the Boux Avenue team headed across town for our fabulous new autumn winter photo shoot. Nestled away in a secret spot of London’s east end, we arrived at a beautiful old town house – our location for the day.

As we stepped inside, the decadent interiors and high ceilings were breathtaking, complete with sparkling chandelier lights and an eclectic collection of antique furniture and paintings. A delicious breakfast spread awaited us; after indulging in a feast of coffee, croissants and fresh fruit, it was time to get started, and – ever the lover of a little backstage gossip – Miss B was on hand to capture a few snaps for my lovely blog readers…

Our fabulous hair stylist, Marica at work

Working with Curve Project London ambassador, Saffi Karina as our campaign model, the style of our shoot was smoulderingly sultry with a hint of vintage vamp. Behind the scenes our hair stylist, Marcia, smoothed out Saffi’s tight curls into sleek retro waves while make up artist, Claudine, created a smokey-eyed look with a deep raspberry-red lip – reminiscent of classic Hollywood glamour – Miss B’s favourite!

Make up mistress: vamp palette

Claudine added the finishing touches to Saffi’s look…

The set was pure boudoir heaven, in rich, sumptuous fabrics and ultra-feminine shades. I loved all the delicate dressing table props too…

Luxurious lounging

Mirror, mirror... who's the fairest of them all?

Our model Saffi was simply a dream to work with; looking effortlessly radiant as she posed and pouted, shot after shot. Her beautiful curves were poured into luxurious lingerie sets and seductive chemises, while silk stockings, glittering jewels and satin marabou slippers provided the added vamp-factor to an already sizzling photo shoot. Miss B was mesmerised by all the glamour, but I did steal a moment to glimpse a peek at fabulous the photos on screen.

With Claudine and Marcia on hand for touch ups the day went without a hitch and we all had far too much fun – I’m sure they say it’s supposed to be hard work!

Claudine steps in for a little lip fix-up

Stunning: Saffi was all smiles

Tip to toe pose...

The production team at work...

To give you an inkling of what’s to come, body confidence is the inspiration behind our autumn winter campaign; we aim to capture essence of femininity and inspire a little self-loving as we celebrate beautiful bodies in all shapes and sizes…

Our beautiful model, Safii

Stay tuned, as I reveal our first official campaign shots over the next few days…

Lots of love,

Miss B x

Saffi beside the seaside , beside the sea

Oh! I do like to be beside the seaside

I do like to be beside the sea!

I do like to stroll upon the Prom, Prom, Prom!

Where the brass bands play:

"Tiddely-om-pom-pom!"

So just let me be beside the seaside

I'll be beside myself with glee

And there's lots of girls beside,

I should like to be beside

Beside the seaside!

Beside the sea!

MsSAFFI_K Saffi K

...Beside the seaside,beside the sea.

Saffi Karina, Plus Size Model, Launches Curve Project London Class For Beginners - Huffington Post

Saffi Karina, Plus Size Model, Launches Curve Project London Class For Beginners

The Huffington Post  |  By Rebecca Adams Posted: 04/16/2013 8:58 am EDT  |  Updated: 04/17/2013 10:32 am EDT

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After years of silence on the matter, the fashion industry finally seems poised to embrace fuller, less svelte figures. Plus-size models like Robyn Lawley and Crystal Renn are already making waves, posing for major design houses and top-tier fashion glossies. Now, there's a new girl in town who's looking to break down barriers.

Saffi Karina has founded Curve Project London, the UK's first plus-size model workshop that will arm young ladies with the tools necessary to make it in the fashion industry at any size. Karina, a former straight-size model, was dropped from her agency six years ago after her body changed and her hips grew.

“As you grow older, you become more womanly and I actually didn’t want to change that, so I started looking for what else was out there," she told the Evening Standard. "I began working as a plus-size model and it is a very positive and happy industry. I still got to do what I loved and travel the world.”

To prepare beginners for the style world, Karina's monthly class will include in-depth mentoring, hair and makeup sessions, experience working with stylists, photo shoots, runway lessons and casting tips. Karina makes quite the instructor -- she's been able to smoothly transition her career while embracing, rather than fighting, her figure, landing campaigns for Debenhams, Speedo, and Bravissimo. Fortunately, she thinks other young women can do the same.

"There is a real thirst for ‘normal’ sized women, especially for commercial brands," the 27-year-old said. "I want to strive to endorse a positive body image and act as a role model to young women who previously thought ‘thin’ was the only way to get a foot over the fashion threshold.”

In light of the changing climate, plus-size models have been speaking up, suggesting larger sample sizes to accomodate non-size zeros and exposing the extreme positioning of straight- and plus-size models (using padding to appear larger is not uncommon). Plus, with efforts like Vogue's Health Initiative and the Equity Model Code Of Conduct, the conversation has been broadened to the fashion industry in general. (Not to mention Dove's pleasantly "real" campaigns.)

So what do you think of Saffi Karina's latest attempt to help girls of all sizes enter the modeling industry? Do you hope to see more "normal" size women in the pages of magazines?

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Great new artwork of Saffi by Irwin Michael

Thanks to Irwin for permission to blog this great artwork of Saffi

WhOsIM4 Irvin Michael

I saw your original pic and was like I got to put my own twist on it. Hope you like it @MsSAFFI_K

Saffi on Lorraine, Daybreak in Wedding fashion video

Click link below to see Saffi in fashion video

Wedding fashion

Published: Wed, 08 May, 2013

As we hit the wedding and summer party season, Mark Heyes is here with an outfit to suit every age and body shape.

Plus our fashionista will give us the lowdown on wedding fashion etiquette - the dos, the don'ts... and how not to upstage the bride!

We filmed on board a routemaster provided by go-coach hire.

Pink dress
Dress - Zara  - £34.99
Headband- New Look -  £6.99
Bag - Boohoo.com - £15

Navy & white midi dress
Dress - tfnclondon.com- £35
Fascinator - Coast -  £45
Bag - Next - £35

Yellow dress
Dress - Ossieclarklondon.co.uk-£44 (was £89)
Necklace - Marks and Spencer - £29.50
Bag - prettylittlething.com-£24
Shoes- Call It Spring - £42

Peach dress and white blazer
Blazer-Dorothy Perkins - £39
Dress - Primark - £17
Bag - Oasis - £18

MODEL 1 - Oreke
Shawl - Tie Rack - £17.99
Top - BHS - £26
Skirt - BHS - £28
Fascinator - Acessorize - £45
Bag - Next - £12.50
Shoes - Monsoon - £69

MODEL 2 - Dene
Jacket - Debenhans - £69 from £99
Dress - Debenhams - £51 from £65
Hat - Accessorize - £35
Bag - House of Fraser - £29.40 from £49
Shoes - ASOS.com - £19.99

MODEL 3 - Nese
Shrug - TK Maxx - £39.99
Fascinator - Tie Rack - £19.99
Dress - H&M - £34.99
Bag- Faith - £35
Shoes - Call It Spring - £35

MODEL 4 - Tillie
Top - Marks and Spencer - £35
Necklace - Topshop - £28
Bag - New Look - £24.99
Skirt - H&M - £34.99
Shoes - Forever21 - £27.75
Flat shoes - Faith - £30

Saffi's The Curve Project created to help other 'normal' sized women become models

Size 10 model dropped by agency for being 'too big' launches project to help 'normal' sized women break into thin-obsessed fashion industry 

• Saffi Karina, 27, failed to maintain size 8 figure when 'womanhood ensued'
• At size 12-14, she became a successful plus size model
• Now she wants to help other 'normal' sized women become models

By LUCY WATERLOW

PUBLISHED: 17:51, 15 April 2013 | UPDATED: 18:35, 15 April 2013

A model once dropped by an agency for being 'too big' now wants to help other 'normal sized' women break into the thin-obsessed fashion industry.

Saffi Karina, 27, from Wandsworth, began her modelling career when she was a size 10 but as 'womanhood ensued', she was told she was 'too big' to carry on working because of her curvy hips.

'I had only been working for a couple of years, and really loving it, when they dropped me. But I have 41-inch hips - they are pure bone, there is nothing I can do about them, they aren’t going anywhere. I had to work with what I’ve got,' she told the Evening Standard.

The Curve Project: Saffi Karina wants to show women you don't have to be thin to succeed in modelling

She took a break from modelling for a short time and then returned to a different agency as a size 12 to work as a plus size model. Since then she has featured in numerous advertising campaigns including those for Debenhams, Speedo, John Lewis and Bravissimo. 

She said: 'As you grow older, you become more womanly and I actually didn’t want to change that, so I started looking for what else was out there. I began working as a plus-size model and it is a very positive and happy industry. I still got to do what I loved and travel the world.'

'Too big': Size 12, Saffi was once dropped from an agency because of her curves but has since had a successful career as a plus size model, featuring in campaigns for Speedo, left, and Bravissimo, right

Workshops: The 27 year old now wants to help others break into the industry

Now she wants to help other aspiring models follow in her catwalk footsteps by showing them you don't have to be skeletal to succeed.

She has founded 'The Curve Project London' where she will hold workshops alongside fashion photographers, make-up artists and stylists to show people how to make it as a model. 

She said the aim of The Curve Project is: 'To empower, educate and encourage young women to love and embrace the skin their skin. It strives to endorse a positive body image and act as role models to young women who previously thought 'thin' was the only way to get a foot in the fashion threshold.'

Championing curves: The project wants to help 'normal' sized women make it in modelling

She added that the project 'champions curves and diversity within fashion and beyond. We also aim to cultivate the potential curvy catwalk talent of the future'.

The 5ft 10in tall model believes there is currently a 'real thirst for 'normal' sized women, especially for commercial brands'.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2309462/Saffi-Karina-Size-10-model-dropped-agency-big-launches-masterclasses-help-normal-sized-women-break-obsessed-fashion-industry.html#ixzz2QYdTwwHZ
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