Style: Sarah's first fashion show

It wouldn’t be wrong to say Sarah Rosandick’s style

made a big debut at her first fashion show.

All too often, the fashion industry is criticized for its tiny sizes and toothpick-thin models, which constantly reinforce endless weight and image battles for women of all ages.

But fashion student Sarah, a close friend of mine, was recently presented with an unique opportunity to prove her talent beyond the fashion norms.

It was an annual special fashion show held for the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA). Sarah won a $1,000 scholarship for the featured student slot. And it was her first fashion show. Ever.

Here are some photos of model Jessica in Sarah's creation on the runway.

The NAAFA competition provided the ideal challenge – designing more than a stylish outfit that would fit a stick-figured woman. The best pieces in the show creatively used layers.

“All women deserve to look and feel beautiful, and express themselves through fashion in a variety of styles to suit their unique personality,” Sarah said as she presented the plus-sized outfit she designed.

Sarah (top left) is finishing up her studies at the Fashion Institute in Design and Marketing (FIDM) in LA.

The Curvy Fashionista Blogger Marie Denee (pictured above in the blue dress) emceed the event. Sarah's model, Jessica (pictured above at far right with Sarah), said she would definitely buy the coat Sarah designed.

Sarah's family (at right) flew from Boise, Idaho to San Francisco for the show.

Bravo, Sarah. The NAAFA is excited to see your career as it blossoms, and so am I.