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Bare Necessities Launches Plus Size Lingerie Website

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:55:25 +0000

BarePlus by Bare Necessities to offer more than 1000 styles from 81 designer brands

EDISON, NJ (Feb. 10 2012): Bare Necessities, the leading online retailer of brand name intimate apparel, today launched a new online boutique designed specifically for curvy women called BarePlus by Bare Necessities.

BarePlus by Bare Necessities will feature more than 500 bras that fit sizes 38A – 56J, including everyday bras, sports bras, and sexy bra and panty sets. The website, www.bareplus.com, will offer more than 1,000 styles of plus size lingerie, hosiery and swimwear, from 81 brands including Elomi, SPANX, Bali, Wacoal, Hanky Panky, and Calvin Klein.

“The launch of BarePlus reinforces our commitment to serving the woman with curves,” said Jay Dunn, Chief Marketing Officer for Bare Necessities. “The launch marks the beginning of our effort to build the best shopping experience for curvy women. Over the next several months, you’ll see more features, photography representative of our customer, and exciting new products from the world’s best brands that you won’t find anywhere else.”

BarePlus marks the first major effort executed by Dunn since joining Bare Necessities in 2010 as its first Chief Marketing Officer. Dunn came from Lane Bryant, where he had been the mastermind behind the landmark “Red Bra” ad campaign. The advertisement, which ran on American Idol, featured a plus size model flaunting a sexy red bra and panty set and became a national sensation after it was initially banned by both ABC and Fox for showing too much cleavage. The controversy ignited a national debate regarding how curvy women are portrayed in the media.

bareplus.com and barenecessities.com will coexist in a tabbed shopping environment, all with a shared shopping cart and checkout process. Shoppers clicking on the BarePlus tab will see items available exclusively in plus sizes, with navigation and imagery tailored to the plus size product assortment.

The company will announce the launch of bareplus.com at a press conference today at Lavo, in midtown Manhattan, and will celebrate the launch with a contest on its Facebook page, www.facebook.com/bareplus.

Visit www.barecevessities.com and click on BarePlus

About Bare Necessities: Bare Necessities is the second largest online lingerie retailer (only Victoria’s Secret is larger). Launched in December 1998, Bare Necessities has sold more than 5 million bras, and also offers lingerie, shapewear, swimwear, sleepwear, hosiery and men’s underwear from more than 180 brands, including Calvin Klein, Wacoal, SPANX, Hanky Panky, Chantelle Elomi and La Perla. For more information, visit http://www.barenecessities.com, or contact Dan Sackrowitz, at press@barenecessities.com.

Plus Size Brand Pennington’s Leading The Way In Marketing To Plus Size Customers.

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:25:23 +0000

Beautiful plus size clothing modeled by plus size models, what a novel idea! It makes perfect sense to PLUS Model Magazine and thousands of women, and apparently plus size brand Pennington’s also agrees. This brand is leading the way in marketing to the plus size woman. Plus size women continually ask for aspirational images; all women want to feel happy when they are shopping whether they are a size 0 or 28, and why not? Why shouldn’t our shopping experience be one that we enjoy?

We are delighted with Pennington’s fashion for every day women and for showing us that size diversity is beautiful.

Here are some of my favorite pieces from the Spring 2012 Look Book. You can visit Pennington’s Online and on Facebook!

PLUS Model Magazine Editor Dishes On Modeling, Statistics and Negativity – Interview With Daily Venus Diva Magazine

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:08:15 +0000

As women and activists we speak of change but how many of us are actually taking the necessary steps to create the change we want to see take place? Over 5 years ago Madeline Figueroa Jones and Plus Model Magazine created an avenue to give plus size women a much needed voice and a magazine that women could relate to. Known for edgy editorials, introducing readers to new plus friendly designers and shining a spotlight on working plus size models, PMM is the #1 fashion & modeling magazine for plus size women. If you had any doubt of how much power is in Plus, that doubt was put to rest after an editorial featured in the January 2012 issue of PMM was publicized and discussed throughout the world.

Read the in depth interview with Madeline Jones at Daily Venus Diva Magazine or CLICK HERE.

Queen Grace Collection Wants You To Have The Best Valentine’s Day Ever – Plus Size Giveaway

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:10:30 +0000

Queen Grace wants you to have the best Valentine’s Day ever, so they are offering a fun way to win the signature Elise Dress, a beautiful pair of natural ruby earrings by Loveyboutine, and indulge in handmade luxe chocolates by Ococa! The contest is simple; just comment on the QG WD blog and tell us what was the most funny, silly, special or goofy Valentine’s Day you’ve ever had, and one winner will be selected to receive this yummy, sexy package to enjoy on YOUR special hearts kinda’ day – enter as often as you like, but each comment must be unique and different to be considered for the QG V Day prize. Winner will be announced February 13th, 2012 on the QG blog and on Facebook and Twitter. Enjoy!

Visit Queen Grace and the Queen Grace Blog.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Plus Size Sexy Style with Domino Doll House, Lulu West, Always For Me, Hips and Curves, Ashley Stewart and Empress Lingerie

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:09:37 +0000

Plus size lingerie is super sexy! Check out some of our favorite plus size lingerie pieces just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Vintage Style Lingerie from Domino Doll House

Lingerie from Always For Me

Classic Lingerie from Lulu West

Tuxedo molded body suit Ashley Stewart

Burlesque Corset Hips and Curves

Sexy lingerie Empress Lingerie

New Images of MUSE NYC Plus Size Model Kris Yeo

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:29:20 +0000

Modeling agency MUSE NYC represents the voluptuous beauty Kris Yeo. Plus size models test often in order to keep their portfolio’s fresh. What do you think of her new images?
www.musenyc.com

Photography by Bradford Wilcox

SORELLA SWIM MODEL SEARCH – PLUS MODEL MAGAZINE EXCLUSIVE

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:34 +0000

Sorella Swim came on the scene and truly impressed the plus size industry with it’s sophisticated collection of swimwear. Last week Sorella Swim announced they are looking for a few fresh faces. We caught up with Jessica Peterson, owner of Sorella Swim to ask her a few questions we have been asked my model hopefuls about the model search.

Good luck ladies!

When does the Sorella Swim model search end?
The deadline to submit your application to Sorella Swim is February 15th, 2012.

Can both agency signed and unsigned models apply?
Yes. However, it is stated in the eligibility rules that any model entering into the contest understands that she is entering free of representation. Sorella Swim will not be booking through any agencies for this contest.

What type of photos are the applicants required to submit?
The contest requires each applicant submit 3-5 photos. One photo must be a close-up headshot and one must be a full body photo. All other photos submitted are of the applicant’s choice.

What type of pictures are you looking for?
This season Sorella Swim is doing something a little different. Instead of doing the typical swimwear photo shoot by the pool or at the beach we are going for something a little more aspirational, trendy and fashion-forward. We plan on several mini shoots at different locations where each model can fall into a different storyline and atmosphere. The photos will be sultry, and romantic!

What does a Sorella Swim model posses?
This is a wonderful question! A Sorella Swim model possesses confidence, sophistication and style. The ideal model for Sorella Swim is proud of her curves, has found comfort within her own body and has the desire to show off her curves with style & class.

When will the winners be announced?
Finalists will be chosen and contacted directly to attend a live casting/interview with me (the owner of Sorella Swim) by February 20th. After all finalists have been interviewed the two winners will be announced on facebook on February 27th, 2012.

If you would like to enter the Sorella Swim model search visit the application link – CLICK HERE

Model Search Requirements:

Size: 12-14 Women’s US
Measurements: Bust 39”- 41”
Cup C – DD
Waist 34”- 36”
Hip 41”- 43”

Height: 5’7” – 5’11”

Age: 18 – 28 years

Plus Size Swimwear Line Looking For Two Plus Size Models

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 04:56:27 +0000

Sorella Swim is gearing up to shoot the NEW 2012 Resort/2013 Spring Collections and they are looking for some pretty faces! They are searching for two curvy models to participate in the Sorella Swim look book photo shoot. Enter for your chance to be selected today!

Click here to download your application to be the new plus size Sorella Swim model.

She’s Back! Plus Size Model Jeanna Sabatino Returns With A New Look (Images)

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:43:01 +0000

Jeanna Sabatino has one of those faces you just can’t help but adore. A few years back I remember browsing through the Hips and Curves website and noticing a very sexy, curvy new blond. Soon after, her name and pictures were all anyone could talk about. Jeanna took some time away from modeling but now she is back, and with a sexy new look!

We can’t wait to talk with her and bring you a full update on this plus size beauty.

Jeanna is signed with Heffner Management

Hips and Curves

Plus Size Model Camilla Hansen In “Body Double” Editorial

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:22:08 +0000

Sexy Camilla Hansen is stunning in her new photos for Lovecat Magazine. The “Body Double” editorial features the leggy plus size beauty with another stunning blonde in a very provocative story. Admittedly it’s a little hard to tell them apart at times, but we are absolutely loving that plus size and straight size models are being featured together.

Check out all the photos HERE.

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