The Rozay Way

First off, HAPPY P.H.AT GIRL FRIDAY!!!  I hope that you all have a great weekend and are able to get some me time. I have decided to do a little more with P.H.A.T GIRL FRIDAY.  Starting today I will spotlight A member of the P.H.A.T GIRL CLIQUE or plus size divas on the move.  So today, I would like to introduce to some, reintroduce to others and pay respect to............... Ms. Shay Rozay!!!!!

I have only had the pleasure of communicating with Ms. Rozay via social media and one phone conversation.  However, it is obvious that she is one of the most authentic people I have met.  From the moment of our initial contact, she was very warm, straight forward and lighthearted.  I must admit, I never expected a woman/model with her impressive resume to be as down to earth as she was.  She and I talked as if we were old friends, laughing and swapping stories for over an hour.  In spite of her established foundation, Ms. Rozay believes in me and my movement enough to say......"I would love to be apart of the P.H.A.T GIRL CLIQUE!"  She even went on to extend an olive branch to me and allow me to work with her on up and coming projects.  You don't find too many individuals with her star power that are so humble and gracious.  However, one thing is evident; Ms. Rozay is determined to be of service to mankind and she believes in girl power.

Before the glitz and glamor, Ms. Rozay was little Miss Shana Washington.  Born and raised as an only child in Queens, NY to Ms.  Robin Waldron.  Ms. Rozay, has always been a people person and has served as a mentor in several programs in her area and abroad. In 2005 she implemented “The Girl Club”, an informative female only mentoring group that focused on exploring different aspects of the urban teenage experience.  Now as an adult she is the voice of and for thousands of women.  Not just women in her region but all over the world.  She makes an effort to promote happiness, self love and confidence.  Ms. Rozay is a true philanthropist as she is constantly volunteering, donating and fundraising for the greater good of others.  She participated in the PLUS Model Magazine's MS Walk fundraiser and raised $200 as a walker. She worked as a street team leader for the Full Figured Fashion Week distributing advertisements and providing event information to public. In memory of her cousin she created the Jason Jones Scholarship Fund promoting violence prevention by using sports and other entertaining activities as an outlet for our youth. On July 9th,2012,  she hosted her first annual “Stop the Violence- JAY DAY” to raise money for a scholarship fund in her cousins name and honor. She spent the rest of the summer volunteering with Full Blossom Magazine’s Summer Youth Employment Program group “Stepup II Royalty” mentoring, teaching modeling techniques, interviewing skills, etc. She also formed a Full Figured Fly & Fabulous group that walked in the NYC Kidney Walk.

Although modeling was a childhood dream, Ms. Rozay was not driven to pursue it until after the death of her cousin.   In mid-2010 Shay was propositioned to model by Mello Andrews of the plus woman’s internet publication Full Blossom Magazine; she immediately began to explore the world of full figured fashion and hasn't looked back since.  She began her venture with Full Blossom Magazine on July 24, 2010 as a featured model at the grand opening of Johntine’s Plus Size Boutique. She participated in her first official photo shoot a week later.  Ms. Rozay won Full Blossom Magazine’s Cover Model Contest in early-2011 and she was featured on the cover of the 2nd issue.  To date Shay’s cover received  the most views in the magazines history. Quickly gaining popularity she decided to create a Facebook like page, “Shana the plus model”. Her creative energy birthed Full Figured Fly & Fabulous in May of 2011; a women's only Facebook group, she call’s it “A Secret Sisterhood” specifically for sharing inspirational & motivational experiences, stories and quotes. Over 400 females from all over the world participate in sharing self-esteem secrets, fashion tips & much more daily.  In 2012 Shay has been apart of the Sonsi FFFWeek Social Media Team & Street Team while working on a few different projects as the promotions specialist for Full Blossom Magazine and the executive assistant to Sakinah B, the Owner/designer of “curvy” clothing line Eyani Couture.

Armed with beauty, brains, style, class and curvy confidence, Ms. Rozay is truly the epitome of P.H.A.T GIRL FRESH!!! . Despite life's trials, Ms. Rozay has remained because the spirit of a true hustler can never be broken.  Her testimony proves that tragedy can be transformed into triumph and it is never too late to live your dreams. My advise to the world is to remember the face and the name because the world will see much more of Ms. Shay Rozay!! 

Contact info:
  https://www.facebook.com/PlusModelShana
https://www.facebook.com/SHANATHEPLUSMODEL
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/FFFnFAB/
http://www.shayrozay.com/model.html
 @_shayrozay (IG and Twitter)

PROTECT YOUR DREAMS

I have learned that you can't expect others to always be supportive and encouraging of your dreams and the efforts you make.  During my journey, I have met a number of  so called "positive people" who tried to down play, destroy and discourage my dream.  Not because they don't see my potential, but because they did see it!!!!!!!  AND IT SCARES THEM......It is historically proven that people make efforts destroy things that they fear and disagree with.  Slavery and the Holocaust are two example of this.  Both the Jews and the Africans were admired for their strength, abilities and intelligence and for this reason, they were both victimized and oppressed.............  September 11, 2001 is another example of how people will try to destroy what they disagree with.  The greatest example ever, is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.....  And I could easily go on and on......................  However, I just want you to know that you have to be mindful of who you allow to see your vision.

You should always handle your dreams with care!!!  Never share them with those who you aren't sure are in full support of you and your dream.  Just as the Bible says, there is power in touching and agreeing, there is power in touching and disagreeing.  You don't want to find your dreams in the hand of someone who is not in support of it because they will put forth as much effort as possible to destroy it.  I know a lot of people who are trying to obtain things in their lives and every time they are close to the mountain top....................  they find themselves back at ground zero.  Why?? Because they have powers working against them.  Sometime it is best to work in silence, execute your plan and display your finished project.  This is not being shady or wrong, this is just protecting your investment(dream).  I know that what God has for me is for me.  However, the devil is busy and he may not be able to destroy God's plan but he will try.  So remember to guard your dreams with your life because,“Dreams are like stars...you may never touch them, but if you follow them they will lead you to your destiny.”(unknown)

THE INFAMOUS MAKE-UP MATTER

I am a huge believer that looking good and feeling good go hand in hand.  Self love always starts with self although things like hair, clothes and even make-up heighten a person's confidence.  I love all of these things but make-up is my obsession!!!  I like a number of brands; some high end, some department store brands, some drugstore brands, even brands that are carried in the beauty supply stores.  If it looks good I will try it and if I like it I will buy it consistently.  That is the way I have always been, I have never been a slave to brand names.  I have style..... and style is what allows us to create our own looks no matter what product or merchandise we use.

I am a member of a Facebook group called Makeup Matters, and I love it.  I have met so many people and learned so many things. The group has enlightened me about a lot of products and procedures.  It is a group of makeup lover who don't mind sharing(tips, information and products).  Last week when I checked into the group, I read a post that left me pissed off.  Someone had read and posted a thread in which Tyme The Infamous(popular makeup artist) was basically speaking  against using dupes(drugstore brand makeup).  She was saying that they are a waste of time.  She went on to say that you may as well spend the extra money to purchase department store brands such as M.A.C.

 The fact is many of the individuals in the group are just as talented as Tyme and that talent is visible using some of the same brands (dupes) that Tyme thinks isn't worth it.  Hell, personally I love Wet and Wild lip colors and I happen to know that a great number of the women in the group do too.  Personally I don't even consider them dupes.  They are what they are!!!!  Dollhouse Pink is just that, Wet and Wild was not trying to make an exact copy of  M.A.C. Saint Germaine because if they were the price point would be a lot higher.  Drugstore brands are not only for the poor woman who want to be almost as cute as the woman wearing NARS, it is for the fashion forward diva who enjoys makeup, looking good and refuses to be a slave to brands. 

The thing that angered me was not that she said it but that we all know she wasn't keeping it real.  Most of the ladies in the group are able to reminiscence on a time when her reviews included drugstore brands too.  More than anything it bothers me when keeping it real goes wrong, which is exactly what happened.  Just because you have gained fame and recognition, don't forget where you came from.  There was defiantly a time in your life, maybe when you were a humble girl in Denver,Co.  that you used Wet and Wild, Covergirl and other drugstore brands.  Now don't get me wrong, this is not an attempt to make light of Tyme's talent or the fact that she has over 72,000 subscribers and get more than 4 million views a year.  I just think that it is important to never allow fame to consume you, never forget your past and and never allow yourself to be define by anything other than your actions.  I really don't think that she was able to see the flaws in what she was saying.  The fact is many of Tyme's subscribers wear drugstore brand makeup and are fine with it.  It is not cool to let fame turn you into a bitch.  It is in no way cute to think that you can talk down on people because you have elevated.  Get it together sister, a lot of us love you and your work but can do without all of the extra bullshit because we can smell it a mile away. 

Electric blue eyeliner from NYX on the bottoms lip...with NYX eyeshadow base in white in the middle...lined my top lip with purple rain lipliner. And used the purple and the blue from my coastal scents creative me palette

Purple rain lipliner is from NYX.  LOOK CREATED AND MODELED BY:  Kim Concrete Rose Jone(Facebook.com/KimJLuvMakeup and instagram @KimJLuv)

Eyes: BH Cosmetics 88 matte palate
Lips: NK Lavender Tint
Cheeks: BH Cosmetics 10 color palate.  LOOK CREATED AND MODELED BY: Kawambee Dorsey (https://www.facebook.com/makeupbykawambeed)

Eyebrows:Bh cosmetic 180pallet brown
Concealer under brows: ruby kisses HD concealer in MED
Eyeshadows: BH Cosmetics
Top eyeliner: NYX liquid liner in blue
Bottom liner: NYX black eyeliner pencil and Bh cosmetic eyeshadow
Under eye concealer: Mary Kay foundation in color 300
Highlighter under eyes: ruby kisses HD powder banana
Lipstick: NK cosmetics (beauty supply brand) color lavender tint
Blush: plum rich Loreal.  LOOK CREATED MODELED BY:  Dani AnnaNicole Smith (@danianna_baby on IG)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTEST/GIVEAWAY

CONTEST CONTEST CONTEST!!!! To be P.H.A.T GIRL FRESH, is a woman's ability to be bold, beautiful and confident. To be P.H.A.T GIRL FRESH is not about the size of your waist but the size of your attitude and personality. A woman who is P.H.A.T GIRL FRESH knows exactly who she is and makes no excuses or apologizes for that, she owns her existence. I am having a contest to see who can create the best overall P.H.A.T GIRL FRESH look. I am in the process of creating a signature lippie so please emphasize the lips!!! I DARE YOU TO BE BOLD, BEAUTIFUL AND CONFIDENT!!!! ALL PICTURES MUST BE INBOXED TO THE BIGMAMA'S CLOTHING PAGE BY WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2012 AT MIDNIGHT. ALL PICTURES WILL BE POSTED ON THE BIGMAMA'S CLOTHING PAGE AND YOU WILL BE TAGGED, SO BE SURE YOU LIKE THE PAGE(I can't tag you otherwise) THE WINNER WILL BE REVEALED ON THANKSGIVING DAY. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE THE POPULAR LIPSTICK MAFIA SHIRT AND A SELECTION OF LIP COLORS, INCLUDING A GLITTER LIP. https://www.facebook.com/BigmamasClothing

P.H.A.T GIRL CLIQUE

HELLO CURVY DIVAS!!!  I hope that you have had the opportunity to check out the Bigmama’s Clothing page on Facebook.  I am also hoping that you have liked the page.  I am still working on inventory so be patient with me.  I am being very picky because I want to provide quality merchandise.  I love being fashion forward and displaying my own individual style.  I love and appreciate a person who rocks their own individual style with bold confidence.  When I came up with the concept of Bigmama’s Clothing I wanted to assure that plus size woman in my area were catered to because many times we get lost in the shuffle.  I don’t know about you but some of the clothing that I see for full-figured women really disappoints me because they are ghastly and dated. We have just as much style as the next person and many times even more.  This is why I want to present the best options.

Over time I have learned that there is a great need for more than just clothing in the full-figured community.  Many P.H.A.T girls need to learn to love themselves and to appreciate the realities of their existence.  I had to learn that we all come with insecurities, and some are much greater than others.  I feel as though I am my sister’s keeper and It is my job to promote confidence and self love in every woman I come in contact with.  This is the sole reason forming a P.H.A.T GIRL CLIQUE.  I want the world to see lush women who personify the true beauty, strength and confidence.  This is something that we all can be a part of, which I why I need your help.  You are a beautiful stylish woman that I believe in; I know that other women would benefit greatly from seeing you display your curvy confidence.  I would love nothing more than to have you be a part of this movement and to help me spread the word like wild fire!!!!

Simply make your presence felt on social media (twitter, facebook, instagram…) because that is the greatest outlet.  This is a way for us to reach and connect to the masses.  All I am asking is that you follow my pages and blogs (which I will list below), chronicle your life through photos and tag them #P.H.A.TGIRLFRESH.  Also, I will periodically supply you with original merchandise that Bigmama’s Clothing is selling.  Just as an incentive and a show of appreciation.  I will be spotlighting different members of the P.H.A.T GIRL CLIQUE on occasion just to let your voice be heard.  I am communicating with some very influential people in the full-figured community and they project that if we work together we can make a huge difference which is what my heart’s desire is. 

Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

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