Press: #Lafayetteloves – Timothy Snell

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It’s 2017 Curvy ladies and I wish you all the best for this new year! I have many style surprises in store for you and will keep you posted as they unfold!

I’ve been working with the brand Lafayette 148 for a long time and it’s no secret I appreciate their sophisticated and modern silhouettes. Recently, they featured an interview about my work in curvy fashion, my favorite fashion picks from their 2017 collection and what the future holds for Curvy fashion.

YOU CAN READ THE FULL INTERVIEW BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW: 

#Lafayette 148 Loves Timothy Snell

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Lafayette 148: What is the biggest challenge for styling curvy women?

The biggest challenge is a lack of amazing products. It has become 1,000% better, but there is such a long way to go. For example, the shopping experience is dismal; more retailers need to put forth more effort in creating an experience. Through clothing presentation, lighting, visuals, music etc – create a hip factor. 

Spiraling Jacquard Reversible Geometric Darby Jacket

This fashionable jacket is like wearing art, and on top of it – it’s reversible. You have not one but two options when wearing this look – over an evening gown for the holidays or over jeans and a t-shirt, or blouse for the daytime.

 – #lafayetteloves Timothy Snell

 

 

 

 

Trending Now: The Supersize Cuff

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The fashion editor in me always finds inspiration from my favorite magazines and this feature is an example. I found it in the pages of the September issue of InStyle. It’s one of those little touches that can give last season’s wardrobe a quick update and it works for every body type.

Michael Kors features the look in his latest collection:

http://www.michaelkors.com/product/striped-french-cuff-cotton-poplin-shirt/_/R-US_319CKF021A

A great tip for curvy ladies:

Purchase a men’s dress shirt with french cuffs and have your local cleaners fit it to your body. Wear the cuffs down with or without cuff links.

 

The Chunky Heel: The Season’s Latest Shoe Trend

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The TREND to indulge in is the chunky heel. For those of you who don’t necessarily like to wear a skinny heel, the chunky heel is a sturdier but sexy alternative. In a sophisticated nuetral or with stylized details there are plenty of options from expensive to inexpensive.

 

 

Alexander Wang

Quicksand – Zappos

Aquatalia – Zappos

Gloria – Michael Kors

Flynn – Sole Society

To shop the styles, click on each link below:

1. Alexander Wang/Nordstrom
2. Aquatalia/Zappos
3. Quicksand/Zappos
4. Michael Kors/Zappos
5. Flynn/Sole Society

Style Diary: Style Code Live – “Military Madness”

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Bomber jacket, Bootie, broaches, Camo, capelet, celebrity stylist, chunky heels, Collection, Curvy, Curvy fashion, curvy fashions, fall trends, fashion, fashion show, fashion trends, military chic, plus-size, shoes, Style Code Live, trend, vintage pins, Winter

 

The Camo look is a fashion classic and the way you rock the look keeps it on trend. The folks at Style Code Live invited me to come by and talk about key items to make the trend contemporary and chic.

“…Fashion is to be played with but only with the right elements…” – Tim Snell

(click link to find to shop each of the looks online) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWBL3U1/ref=live_past_shows

Look #1 – The Military Jacket + Black Dress + Stacked Bootie + Vintage Pins

The drawstring creates an hourglass silhoutte that accentuates the waist and brings a feminine look to an otherwise masculine jacket. The chunky heeled bootie works for women who may not want to wear a skinnier heel.

Suede Lace back bootie

Look #2 – The Camo Capelet + White Tunic + Slouched Pant + Suede Heel

The Capelet is a huge trend shown here in a camo print. It can be worn with a crisp white button down shirt, tunic, turtle neck, tee shirt or contrasting camo print. The Slouched pant brings an urban feel to the look accented with the sophistication of a suede heel. Don’t just wear the military look during the day, wear it in the evening as well.

Look #3 –  The Bomber Jacket + Tee + Pleated Skirt + Bootie

The Bomber jacket is a military classic and this outfit feminizes what would normally be a masculine piece. Many curvy women prefer the look of an a-line skirt and the placement of these pleats flatter every body type. The Southwestern bootie trend is back and this pair completes a flattering monochromatic look with a pop of color at the top.

 

Curves On Demand!

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Parties: Bally’s Beverly Hills + DKMS Benefit

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Guess who I had the pleasure of partying with this evening? The beautiful Jazmine Sullivan who performed at the Bally’s Flagship store opening in Beverly Hills. The gala was a fundraiser for the DKMS foundation (deletebloodcancer.org).

The event brought out entertainment, fashion and music tastemakers hosted by Grammy Award winning producer Randy Jackson, Katharine Harf Co-founder of DKMS and Claudio Cividino, Bally Americas CEO.

Host, Randy Jackson

Garcelle Beauvais, Phillip Bloch

Tichina Arnold

Tyler, Tod Hallman, Dion Peronneau, Garcelle Beauvais

 

 

The night was filled with great music, food and champagne with a percentage of Bally purchases going to DKMS.  Nice to have some shopping time for me!

Press: Ebony.com – Curvy Style With Timothy Snell

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In the May 12th article “Fat Thighs Matter” by Frenchie Davis for Ebony.com the curvy actress/singer gives a shout out to “Curvy Style With Timothy Snell”.

Curvy Style is a series on CentricTV that documents one of Hollywood’s hottest celebrity stylists on his fashion-forward journey to help thicker-than-a-Snicker celebs, and everyday women, feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable in their skin. This is a beautiful thing.

The show is a beautiful thing, because for as long as I can remember, plus size women have typically been excluded from dialogue surrounding fashion and beauty. For years, we’ve consistently been told, both verbally and nonverbally, by the style industry that we dare not have the audacity to feel beautiful or sexy.

– Frenchie Davis
Read more at EBONY http://www.ebony.com/style/plus-size-body-image#ixzz48ZFbNBfR
Follow us: @EbonyMag on Twitter | EbonyMag on Facebook

Press: Essence.com – Amber Riley + Curvy Style With Timothy Snell tonight!

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Join me and watch tonight’s episode of “Curvy Style With Timothy Snell” on Centric at 10PT/9CT. I am so excited to dress the pretty and talented Amber Riley as she gets #timapproved for this year’s annual Essence Women In Hollywood event.

EXCLUSIVE: Catch a Sneak Peek of Actress Amber Riley on ‘Curvy Style’ With Timothy Snell.   Dominique Hobdy

http://www.essence.com/2016/05/13/exclusive-first-look-curvy-style-timonthy-snell?iid=sr-link1

“The annual ESSENCE Women in Hollywood event is always one for the books — so it’s no wonder actress Amber Riley teamed up with celebrity stylist and curve specialist Timothy Snell for a winning look.”

Curves Coming To Centric TV!

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The Work: Queen Latifah – The Boss Lady Variety Cover

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The Variety Cover was shot at the Flava Unit Offices in Los Angeles.

My approach for the story was Modern, Sleek and Effortless. This is daytime POWER SUITING at its best!!!!!!!!!

Cover look:

2 piece window pane suit by ESCADA

Inside look:

White Top by ESCADA

Slacks by: Lafayette148

Shoes by: Jimmy Choo,

Photography: Robert Maxwell

Stylist: Timothy Snell

Hair: Iasia Merriweather

Makeup: D’andre Michael

Timothy Snell, Guest Designer @ Torrid: The Fall 2015 Denim Collection

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I had so much fun visiting the corporate offices at Torrid to check out their new Denim collection for Winter 2015 and connect with my fans during a style Q+A on Facebook. 

Torrid is a “go to” brand for curvy ladies to find quality denim designed to fit their curves. This was my opportunity to meet the team behind the fit, the style and the quality of the hugely popular denim line.

The reason behind the great fit of the Torrid jean is the painstaking effort of the design and production teams to address the needs of the curvy body with style.

By the end of the day I had thoroughly enjoyed myself with the gracious staff, connected with the fans and took a “Torrid Selfie” against their wall.

Check out the new 2015 Denim Collection at www.torrid.com

Press: The A- Z Of Plus Size: Slink Magazine – Timothy Snell

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I have the pleasure of being featured in the Summer issue of Slink magazine.

Every curvy lady should get their slink on! Slink is a UK based publication that features fashion, curves in the news and lifestyle resources for the plus-size/curvy community. Case in point, their “The A – Z Of Plus Size” feature.

And my trend picks for the season…

Beautiful curvy models grace the pages of Slink with tons of style inspiration. You can check out the complete A-Z list when the issue hits stands in the U.S. the week of June 14th or can be purchased online at: SlinkMagazine.com

Reprint courtesy of Slink Magazine

“Curve Appeal” Coming Soon To The BET Network!

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I took a plane to the big Apple to begin a new chapter in my life!

It has been my mission to change the plus-size/curvy landscape in fashion for quite some time. I’m very excited to announce that I will be the host and Co-Executive Producer of “Curve Appeal” a new television series for the BET Network. The official announcement was made in New York this month to an industry audience by Queen Latifah.

“Curve Appeal” is a tremendous opportunity for me to showcase women with curves and share my expertise for chic, sophisticated style from designer brands to affordable brands.

“Curve Appeal” is slated to air in 2015!

JEANTERVENTION

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 “JEAN-IOUS AT WORK…EVERYDAY + EVERYWAY!”

I believe every woman is empowered by discovering her own personal style. I enjoy having fun with style so for the Queen Latifah Show, I went out in search of a lady in need of a Jeantervention.

Shopping for the perfect jean can be extremely daunting but it doesn’t have to be. On this segment of the show I featured audience member Jeantervention makeovers that prove what that right fit for your curves can do.

Costume Design: The Queen Latifah Halloween Show 2014 – “Maleficent”

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Preparing for this season’s Halloween episode was a labor of love for me. I was very excited that Queen Latifah wanted to be Disney’s “Maleficent” for the show. I loved the movie and it was a pleasure to dive into such an extraordinary and unique costume.

The Mother Plucker Feather Company painstakingly constructed the wings based on my design. The finished wings spanned approximately 6ft high by 8ft wide. It took several days and the finished product was so massive it had to be delivered directly to the stage.

I designed the gown to compliment the wings with a combination of leather, silk, exotic feathers and the sculpted headdress. It took my three assistants and myself to secure the wings onto her.

Every bit of effort was worth it to see how much she enjoyed herself in the costume.