Posted by Sarah on October 23rd, 2008
Year after year Torrid host their own model search, and this year is no exception. What’s interesting, and fun, about the Torrid model search, is the fact that you can have your say and contribute to the final decision.
So head on to Torrid today to check out the finalists and vote for your favorite Torrid Model Search finalist.
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Posted by Sarah on September 22nd, 2008
Earlier this month Ireland saw 27 beautiful and voluptuous ladies compete to become the next cover girl for SimplyBe, the online home shopping company for plus size women in the UK and Ireland.
These 27 gorgeous ladies ranged from size 14 to size 32 and Andrea Smith at the Independent.ie has a great roundup of the full event and much more. Check it out.
Posted by Sarah on September 12th, 2008
Designer of plus size clothing and lingerie Cherished-Woman.com is going the extra mile to support the curvy models featured within their online store and material, by sponsoring one of them in a model search.
Top plus size model Danielle Line is competing to be the next plus size cover girl in Shirley’s Sexy Model Search, being run by Shirley of Hollywood. Danielle is one of eight finalists in the plus size division and Cherished-Woman.com are sponsoring Danielle as she epitomizes sexiness and wholesomeness all in one.
I wish Danielle, as well as all the other contestants within the plus size category the best of luck within this contest. Furthermore I truly commend Cherished-Woman.com for supporting Danielle, and encourage all other designers and stores to support their models wherever possible.
Read more about the contest, and make sure to check out the other finalists and cast your vote. The winners will be announced live on 25th September, 2008 in the Bahamas.
Posted by Sarah on May 17th, 2008
This year’s winner of America’s Next Top Model is ‘plus size’ contender Whitney Thompson. Whitney is curvy, and she is definitely not apologizing for it.
At size 10, Whitney is not the convential girl you would call ‘plus size’, but in the modeling industry she is what is considered plus size. So although by my standards Whitney is slim, I am still glad that she won the contest, another step ahead in the fashion industry perhaps?
Let’s hope we see even more curves on the catwalks and covers of magazines in the future.
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Posted by Sarah on April 28th, 2008
SizeAppeal.com has just announced that plus size actress and model Chenese Lewis will serve as the new face of the company. In the future she will therefore be making personal appearances and hosting special events. A new print advertising campaign further depicts this new direction and features Chenese in various SizeAppeal looks.
Chenese is a celebrity whose mission is to empower women to embrace their curves, which aligns well with the SizeAppeal vision. This partnership kicks off this month with a promotion of the 2008 Flawless Calendar, the first of its kind showcasing plus size models of different ethnicities, shapes and sizes with high fashion editorial images. Chenese not only modeled in the calendar but executive produced it as well.
“I am extremely excited to work with SizeAppeal to help women understand that a curvy size 22 can be as sexy as a size 2, especially when a woman feels great about how she looks,” says Chenese.
“We want to help inspire plus-size women to embrace their curves and feel confident in their skin,” says Lauren Ricks, Marketing Manager of Sizeappeal. “Chenese is more than a plus size model, she carries a positive message and is an inspiration to many women. Our partnership with Miss Lewis and our collection that incorporates an elevated sense of style, all benefits the plus-size consumer, which has traditionally been underserved.”
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Posted by Sarah on April 24th, 2008
OK I admit, I am probably the last one in the plus size blogging industry to report on Chloe Marshall, but ah things have been super duper hectic lately. I am only now getting back into regular postings and regular email checks. So although this news it rather late, I thought it was too important not to mention on the scoop simply because it’s not hot off the press. So apologies in advance if you’ve read up on this before.
Chloe Marshall is a young lady from Englad who is breaking boundaries, challenging stereotypes, and a person who have a very bright future ahead.
A 17 year old from Gulford, UK, Chloe has become the first ever size 16 (that’s size 14 US) model to be selected a finalist for the Miss England competition. Chloe, who is a beauty therapist student, beat seven other slimmer girls to the title of Miss Surrey and will therefore now run in the national finals.
Although plus size ladies, and all real women, are super ecstatic about this breakthrough, and genuinely happy for Chloe’s success, there are some others who think Chloe does not really deserve to hold her title.
One opinion in particular which made most noise, and caused a lot of discussion (and with reason!), was published on the Daily Mail by Monica Grenfell. You guys seriously have to read the article to believe the kind of things this ‘dietician’ claimed. It is absolutely appalling, and she should completely be ashamed to call herself a real woman. After reading this make sure you head on to Kate Harding’s awesome respone. Kate you rock!
So as you might imagine, I think Chloe should be very proud of her achievement and I wish her the best of luck for the finals. I am sure she has a very bright future ahead.
