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Toronto Shopoholic recently came in to the store on Eglinton and wrote a thorough review. Read all about it here:

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The event took place inside the beautiful and elegant Thornhill Country Club and was meticulously coordinated by Mary Corrado.

Above: Mary Corrado, President of The Business Agents – www.thebusinessagents.ca, and Linda Ockwell-Jenner.

Above: Stefanie Augusteijn (that’s me!) from SexyPlus Clothing, and Kathryn McCallum-Pipes from Curvaceous Consignments.

Above: Wanda White from Curvaceous Consignments – www.curvaceousconsignments.com

The afternoon’s events included presentations by Keynote Speaker Linda Ockwell-Jenner, a Speaker and Business Development Consultant born in Birmingham, England who immigrated to Canada in 1993. In 1997 Linda faced her toughestchallenge when she was diagnosed withbreast cancer. Making things more difficult were financial pressures, withLinda juggling three jobs in retail and hospitality. By 2000, Linda was enjoying life and a new relationship only to be diagnosed once again with breast cancer.

Overcoming this terrible disease a second time, Linda went back to school in 2001 where she discovered a passion for speaking and founded www.motivationalsteps.com. On Sunday, Linda spoke to us with a mixture of humour, emotion, and left a permanent message of hope.

We later enjoyed the comedy of one of Canada’s top female entertainers Judy Croon, a fashion show by SexyPlus Clothing and Curvaceous Consignments sporting the most unique and fashion forward looks in plus sizes, a fashion show by Jockey, a delicious lunch and good old fashioned socializing. There was an air of sincerity and warmth among the women (and a few men) which made networking seem natural, when it can sometimes feel like “work”.

I was proud to model SexyPlus Clothing and sported the Pretty Woman Series Babydoll Top in Pink with our new Perfect Plus Size Capris in Black (shown above), as well as our Wild Roxanne Plus Size Top in Hot Pink. Being the owner of SexyPlus Clothing and not a professional model, I must admit that it was fun. I felt super confident because I am obviously partial to the clothes, and was grateful for the applause. The other models, customers of Curvaceous Consignments shown below, did fabulously and I think they had fun too. The audience seemed to enjoy the fact that we were regular women, of different sizes and shapes, representing plus sizes which are so rarely featured in fashion shows.

I learned, some time ago, from a super-charged woman named Katia  Miller (www.positivefabulouswomen.com) that in networking you must first ask how you can help, so in that spirit, I will introduce you to other female entrepreneurs who were present and helped raised funds for breast cancer research on this emotionally charged and delightful afternoon.

Above: Moira Sutton, CEO, Success Breakthrough – www.successbreakthrough.com

Above: Susan Bernstein, Executive, ISAGENIX – www.terryandsusan.com

Above: Rosemarie, Settings by Fogelman & Co – 416.783.1030

Above: Pamela Gallo, Co-founder, Boho Tea – www.bohotea.com

Above: Emma Laser Treatments – www.emmaskincare.com

Above: Agnes Loshusan, Independent Executive Sr. Sales Director, Mary Kay – www.marykay.ca/aloshusan

Above: Joanne C. Wilson, Romance Specialist, The Wedding Travel Team – www.theweddingtravelteam.com

Above: Our friendly photographer for the event Rob Corrado C.P.C., PPOC, LPPO, Corr Vision Photography – Light Made Visible – http://www.corrvision.com/

There were many more extraordinary women but I did not manage to capture them all in pictures or in introduction – partly because it was so informative and enjoyable exchanging with the ladies I did meet. While there was shopping and sharing, fine dining and fashion parading, the bottom line is that we must FIND A CURE for BREAST CANCER and support all those affected by it through compassion, financial support, awareness and love.

Click here to give – it’s FREE!

Thank you to all those who attended and sponsored this event. I was honoured to be among you.

Sincerely,

Stefanie Augusteijn

Faces by Pureness is a makeup beauty/artistry service provider.  I have met and worked with Pureness on a number of occasions and she is definitely professional, kind and talented. If you are looking for a pro with experience, versatility and a great disposition, Pureness is your girl.

**A word from the CEO of Faces By Pureness**

2010 is underway. Remember to look for Faces By Pureness in the newest Sway and Elite Magazines. We thank you all for the love and support. 

We are offering discounts for photo shoot makeup and eyelash extensions. For many, 2009 was hard but we want to make you feel good today, so you can see a brighter future! Call today for an over the phone consultation, 647.456.4099 or email makeup@facesbypureness.com or BBM 306D49B7.

We thank SexyPlus Clothing for their continued support and amazing outfits that have helped Faces By Pureness not only have the Face but the Style too!

Hey ladies,

Let me introduce More of Me to Love, a free community and online store that helps people be happier and healthier in the bodies they have, no matter their size. Their community of experts and members provide the support, information and encouragement necessary to realize that having more of you to love is just one of the great things about you.

Check out their latest Blog Post by Golda Poretsky, H.H.C. : Don’t Play It Small When You’re Feeling Too Big, and get to know More of Me to Love. You’ll enjoy their honesty, the resources and information they offer, and their extensive online store. 

Become a Fan of the More of Me to Love Facebook Page, and follow them on Twitter to stay connected.

One service in particular that some full figured women may be hard pressed to find or even ask for is Brazilian waxing (yes, the kind where everything gets removed). The staff at Kinsgway Beauty are professional, courteous and get the job done in the most comfortable and caring fashion. Mary is also quite an artist with eyebrows, and fixed mine which were in bad shape and way too thin.

Enjoy 20% off your first service exclusively for SexyPlus Clothing customers until January 31, 2010.

Kingsway Beauty and Skin Care Clinic

Quality services at affordable prices. Over 25 years of experience.

• Specializing in ANTI-AGING FACIALS, non-surgical face lifting, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal and electrolysis (disposable needles only).
• Treating rosacea as well as aged, photo damaged and acne prone skin.
• Experts in treating problem skin & hard to treat ethnic skin types. We remove skin tags, keloid scars, broken capillaries on face & other minor skin irritations.
• Teeth whitening services (non desensitizing in 20 min).
• Carrying a wide range of cosmeceutical & cosmetic skin care for all skin types including Yonka, Guinot, Juvena and Peter Thomas Roth, as well as wrinkle prevention / reduction serums. 
• Total competitively priced aesthetic day spa services available, including permanent makeup & lash perming, Brazilian waxing, threading, manicure, pedicure, reflexology, facials, ear & body piercing, hot stone massage, lash extensions and ear candling.
• FREE five minute consultation & skin scanning.

20% off first service exclusive to SexyPlus Clothing Customers. Valid only till Jan. 31, 2010. Print this page and present it on site for your savings.

Located at:

27A Oak Street, North York, Ontario  M9N 0A4

(416) 244-6775

Directly South of the CROSSROAD PLAZA (Weston Rd./Hwy 401)

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Curvaceous Consignments is a specialty consignment boutique catering to women sizes 14 and up. They celebrate curvy, beautiful bodies by looking chic while shopping cheap! And now they also offer a selection of SexyPlus Clothing fashions, at the same affordable prices.