Marie Leggette

Editor in Chic, The Curvy Fashionista

Atlanta

Marie Denee, creator of the digital platform, The Curvy Fashionista, is an established and respected voice in the plus size fashion arena. With over eleven years of experience, Marie has made it her mission to continuously show women that they can be Curvy, Confident, and Chic. In 2008, enter The Curvy Fashionista. While cutting her teeth in retail, Marie realized that when it came to great stylish clothing for plus size women, their options were limited. Armed with MBA in Marketing, fashion experience, and a passion for empowering women of every shape and size, Marie launched the popular digital platform. Through the Curvy Fashionista, Marie and her team, showcase plus size wardrobe and style options from the industry’s top fashion brands, as well as shares news and events for curvy women in a world where fashion for this community is often overlooked. In 2015, Marie created the TCFStyle Expo, an annual plus size shopping event where women & men bond over style, entertainment and empowerment. Sought after for her fashion and styling advice for the curvy fashion forward woman, Marie was honored as The Root 100's List of the Most Influential African Americans for 2017. She also took home the award for The Network Journal’s Top 40 under 40 for 2018. She has also been featured in Ebony, Essence, Lucky Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Marie Claire Italia, The London Times, The Wall Street Journal, Madame Noire, Shape Magazine, The Los Angeles Times, and more Partnered with top retailers and brands such as Nordstrom, Marina Rinaldi, Old Navy, Gwynnie Bee, Eloquii, Ashley Stewart, Chevrolet, and other brands through hosting, consulting, and strategic partnerships. http://www.mariedenee.com http://thecurvyfashionista.com