Plus Size Clothing Scoop

A great opportunity is on the way for budding plus size models, and seasoned plus size models alike. DeVoe Signature Events is looking for 10 plus size runway models (sizes 14 to 20) to be in the fashion showcase at the Full Figured & Fabulous competition in Charlotte, NC on 31st March, 2007.

Participants will not be participating as a contestant, but will be modeling in the fashion show part of the competition. Ideally, anyone interested should live in the Charlotte area or should be able to travel on their own to the show. Travel expenses will not be reimbursed.

Model Call Details
There is no fee to audition. There will be one mandatory rehearsal for this show that's it. The model call will be held on 10th February, 2007 at 3:00PM at The Blake Hotel, 555 South McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC.

This event on March 31st will be a great networking opportunity for all aspiring plus models to meet other plus models, designers and other movers and shakers in the plus size fashion industry!

For more information please visit http://www.dseventsinc.com/fabulous.html.

Labels: plus size events, plus size modelling

I ran across a lot of new stuff today which I have to share you with all. Now this one is a very interesting 'project' I ran into. It's called 'Plus+' and it's a short film created by Standard Grooming Productions.

So what's the movie about? It's about Victoria, a once a top plus-size model, who has seen her fortunes change since the industry shifted to 'padding up' thinner models to make their torsos appear large while retaining their toned arms and chiseled features. With bankruptcy looming and her confidence shattered, Victoria's only hope of regaining her former glory and her financial independence hinges on the Gamble Girl audition. But Tiffany, the current top plus-size model who despises fat people, will stop at nothing to be the next Gamble Girl.

Watch trailer of this, what look like it's going to be, a very interesting and eye opening short film today. In the meantime I am trying to find out whether this movie is still in production, and if not where I can get my hands on it, to watch the full version. If anyone knows anything I might be missing please let me know!

Labels: plus size issues, plus size modelling, plus size movie, plus size news, plus size video

If you're still looking around for a plus size themed 2007 calendar, I have just discovered another interesting option which you should take a look at. A new calendar which features beautiful full figured women from Australia and which has a 'lingerie and intimate apparel' theme to it. So if you are perhaps looking for something different, you might want to take a look at this lingerie themed 2007 curvy calendar which was created by the Bella Model Management.

As stated on the website, all the ladies featured in the calendar have a healthy BMI and range from size 12 through to size 18, showing women everywhere that glamor and beauty have nothing to do with dress size!

What's very good to know also is that 20% of all profits generated from this calendar will go to various eating disorder foundations and clinic's around Australia to continue the fight for women's health and self esteem. What a great initiative indeed.

So check out Australia's answer to a curvy 2007 calendar, and if you want to take a look at the making of the calendar itself, watch this video.

Labels: plus size calendar, plus size lingerie, plus size modelling, plus size news

Do you want to be a full figured model, or just look like one? Then you will be glad to find out get to know that the Full Figured Diva Academy is holding a curvy model boot camp on Sunday, 7th January 2007 at Beltsville, MD. This is your chance to jump start your full figured modeling career. Learn about runway techniques, agency procedures, portfolio development and many more items. Classes begin on 7th January, 2007 at 2:00PM, and the boot camp costs $265. You must be a size 12 and up to enroll. This boot camp looks like a great place to start off at if you are considering venturing out in this path. Visit the Full Figured Diva Academy for more information, and exact venue details.

Labels: plus size events, plus size modelling

The 'Lifestyle' section at IGIGI has some great sections and articles which will interest most plus size ladies. They have a special section, which features articles and news from the plus size modeling world, and lately they have added a piece from plus size model Mia Amber, which is definitely worth a read! Mia, who to most of your will be a familiar face, gives advice to aspiring curvy models on how to position yourself on social networking websites such as MySpace. She stresses that although it's important to have that pinch of sex appeal, that does not mean you have to sell yourself cheap and dish your naked and almost vulgar pictures for all to see! Read the full article today, it's definitely a good read.

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To be honest, I was not aware of the Volux Full Figured Calendar, until I read a review of the 2007 version by Glen L. Johnson. So I hopped over to the Volux website to take a look at the calendar, and I must say I'm impressed by what I see. We often run across calendars showcasing skinny girls around, so it's only fitting that a plus size version of this is in existence! What I like most of all, from what I can see on the website, is that the pictures of the beautiful women feature them in an elegant, chic and classy style! Well done Volux. I suggest you get yours today... I'm ordering mine right after the Christmas holiday post madness is over.

Labels: 2007, calendar, model, plus size modelling, thanksgiving

As previously noted in this blog, IGIGI is running the National Model Search program, where each month they pick a winner among the many entries to this plus size model search. In December, IGIGI has named Melissa Hill as the winner of the National Model Search. Big congrats to Mellisa! Visit IGIGI to find out more about the National Model Search.

Labels: plus size clothing stores, plus size modelling, plus size news

Join DeVoe Signature Events and the Voluptuous Woman Company for another curvy explosion. DeVoe Signature Events is looking for the best of the best to compete in the 2007 Charlotte, NC Full Figured and Fabulous Model Competition. This event is taking place on 9th December, 2006 and is open to all plus size women, who wear sizes 14- 24, and are aged 18 and over. When attending the audition make sure you wear all black attire and heels, bring a comp card or a recent full length photo, a $20 application fee, a great attitude, and a fantastic runway walk. Remember, you do not have to live in Charlotte, NC to be a contestant.

Remember, on 9th December, between 4PM and 8PM be at The Blake Hotel, 555 South McDowell, Charlotte, NC! For all applicants attending the auditions this Saturday, the Voluptuous Woman Company is giving a $10.00 coupon to be used at the Voluptuous Woman Online Boutique. For more information, and to register, visit http://www.volupwoman.com/.

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As I'm sure many of you have already heard, retired catwalk star Tyra Banks, hosted a contest for plus size beauties yesterday during her talk show. America's Next Top Model host has said that "You do not have to be super stick skinny in order to model." The voluptuous beauties who entered this contest, strutted their stuff yesterday on the TYRA show, fighting for the chance to show off their bodies and be named the winner! Among the judges of the contest, present were Mia Tyler, Josh Morrow and Ruben Studdard.

The first Top Plus-Size Model winner was Marguerite Brown, who weighs 218 pounds! Besides having the honor of being the first plus size woman to be crowned Top Plus-Size Model on the TYRA show, Marguerite won a photo spread opportunity with the new Bombshell magazine, as well as a $1,000 shopping spree and a one-year contract with top modelling agency Wilhelmina Models.

Well done Marguerite! You truly deserve your new title. And an even bigger well done to Tyra Banks who is showing her support to plus size models and full figured women worldwide, proving to us all, once again, that big is indeed beautiful and worthy of being on the front covers of magazines!

Labels: contest, model, plus size events, plus size modelling, plus size news, tyra banks