Fab Spotlight : Meet Linda Gwada

Fab Curvy ladies, Aloha!!! Today we introduce the Fab Spotlight which is a blog series that will be featuring designers, bloggers, plus size models, organizations…that are on the forefront to promote body positivity, diversity of trends as well as embrace plus size fashion.

This year is quickly coming to a close. Three months and we shall be belting Merry Christmas in all the beautiful medleys we know.

To kick off the series, we feature the stylish Miss Linda Gwada, who is a plus size model under Plus Fabulosity. Read on to know more about her love of cake and her positive affirmations in regards to being plus size.

What do you do?

I am currently working at a parastatal in Public Relations and Communication.

What did you think you’d do when you were growing up?

I always dreamt of doing law but things changed along the way. I do not regret where I am now.

What book are you reading?

I am currently reading the Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

Do you have any fashion dilemmas?

Yes I do. Being a plus size woman and pear shaped for that matter, makes it difficult to find form fitting dresses. This is because my upper body is literally 2 sizes smaller (Size 10) than my lower body (Size 14). Therefore I constantly work with a great tailor who always has to adjust most of my clothes.

How does the African heritage inform your fashion.

I love to accessorize my clothing with African jewelry and pieces. I am currently a huge fan of dashiki dresses and African print head wraps. Being African and having the opportunity to travel a lot has made me realize the need to appreciate our African Culture.

What do you think PLUS FABULOSITY can do for the model community?

I have been part of the Plus Fabulosity team from the very beginning and I have to say it has been a great journey. Plus Fabulosity has offered me a platform to show the world that Plus Size women can model and be trendy just like any straight model.

I believe that Plus Fabulosity can expand its platform to include advertising and acting as modeling portfolios so as to open the plus size modeling community to a greater audience in Kenya and Internationally.

Mediterranean or Japanese?

Mediterranean any time. Pass me the hummus please!

Red or white?

White Dry.

Fab Denim or Fab Leather?

Definitely leather. Nothing beats the sultry look of leather on a curvy body.

Favourite breakfast food?

Waffles, Waffles and more Waffles.

Dream vacation?

Santorini, Greece.

Pet peeve?

Badly done weaves. I don’t care if it’s human hair. If it’s badly installed it looks cheap! Simple!

Midnight snack?

Am watching my waistline. Hah!

Favourite cocktail?

I can’t decide, Pinna Colada or Mohito.

Favourite locally made edible treat?

Plaintain Crisps.

What’s your guilty pleasure?

Cake!!!

Favourite ice cream flavour?

Coffee Ice cream topped with oreos.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Shoes and Bags.

Favourite fashion blogs?

PlusModelMag and The Only Skinnybish.

Favourite fictional heroine?

Storm! I always wished I could strike certain people down with lightning.

If you would like to be featured as the Fab Spotlight of the week, write to us via info@plusfabulosity.com, email 4 -6 pictures of your best looks and a small bio of yourself.

Stay Fabulous!!