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Plus size Brazilian Bikinis by Lehona – Plus Size Swimsuits From The Land Of The Itty Bitty Bikini

Tulin Reid, Executive Marketing & Creative Director — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:17:55 +0000

It might be cold in the States but in other parts of the world, it is bikini weather! Plus size swimsuit designer, Lehona, offers bikini’s that are made just for the plus size woman! Only available in Brazil at the moment, but inspiring enough to want find the perfect two piece.

Seattlepi.com included in their recent article,

Clothing designer Clarice Rebelatto said her own swimwear-hunting travails prompted her to found Lehona, an exclusively plus-size beachwear line.

“Honestly, the problem went way beyond just bikinis. In Brazil, it used to be that if you were even a little chunky, finding any kind of clothes in the right size was a real problem,” said Rebelatto, herself a size 10. “And I thought, ‘I’m actually not even that big compared to a lot of women out there, so if I have problems, what are they doing?’”

Not in Brazil? Well, at least you can take a peek at www.lehona.com.br and see just what we are missing in the States. In Brazil? Well, aren’t you lucky!

Ditto Plus Size Singer Beth Ditto’s Look – MAC Cosmetics Announces Beauty Collaboration

Tulin Reid, Executive Marketing & Creative Director — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:38:07 +0000

Beth Ditto, the plus size lead singer of the group Gossip and a favorite of Jean Paul Gaultier has another notch to add to her fashion belt, a limited edition collaboration with make-up giant MAC Cosmetics.

WWD announced today that the limited edition line is due to hit the masses in June. It is not yet known what products will be a part of the line but it is clear that it will reflect Ditto’s bold beauty style.

Plus Size Bond-esque Beauties Carry A Licence to Thrill – Featuring Plus Size Models Fluvia Lacerda, Stacey Heitt, and Allison McGevna

Tulin Reid, Executive Marketing & Creative Director — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:23:12 +0000

In a perfect world, James Bond movies would feature beautiful plus size bodies in sexy plus size swimsuits that would put the Oh! Oh! Oh! in 007. In the July 2011 special swimsuit edition of PLUS Model Magazine, several plus size swimsuit editorials were featured included this James Bond inspired piece, “Licensed to Thrill.” Plus size models Fluvia Lacerda, Stacey Heitt, and Allison McGevna flaunt their sensual looks as size 18+ models. Take a look for yourself and you if didn’t get enough from this one photo, check out the entire swimsuit edition here. The PLUS Model Magazine Facebook page is buzzing over this single image with over 440 Likes in less than an hour. Tell us what you think on Facebook or here on this blog post.

PMM Archive: 18+ Plus Model Exclusive

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:15:43 +0000

Working size 18+ models are extremely rare outside of “fit” modeling. This month we celebrate some of our most popular plus size models in the modeling industry.

Featured models: Fluvia Lacerda, Larissa Laurel, Stacey Hiett, Allison McGevna, Shannon Hiett, Rosie Mercado, Tess Munster, Reah Norman, Nichole Smith and Tiffany Bank.

Click here to check out the entire 18+ plus size feature

PLUS Model Magazine and Dorothy Combs Search For The Next Plus-Size Supermodel

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:54:04 +0000

PLUS Model Magazine and the number one plus-size boutique agency, Dorothy Combs Models team up to find the next plus-size supermodel.

Three winners will be chosen but only one will receive the opportunity of a lifetime!

Top Prize Winner Enjoys:

- 1 Year commitment to work with Dorothy Combs Models

- Paid Trip to NYC

- Test with Lucaspictures and a seasoned model on set during the test

- Spread in PLUS Model Magazine

- A special surprise we will be announcing Jan 2012

2nd Prize Winner Enjoys:

- Opportunity to shoot with PLUS Model Magazine

- PLUS Model Magazine special feature

- Gift Certificate worth $150

3rd Prize Winner Enjoys:

- Gift Certificate for $100

Contest date is December 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012

How to Enter:

1) You must be at least 18 years old to enter

2) No purchase necessary to enter

3) Email a head shot and one full body shot (head to toe) to pmmmodelsearch@gmail.com along with your true height, dress size and contact information.

*There is NO FEE to enter

Photos:

Pictures must be clear and recent. The pictures should show you with natural makeup and simple attire, so we can see your shape (for example jeans and tank top or fitted top).

Restrictions:

*You must be in the United States. Expenses include airfare and hotel within the United States only. Meals and local transportation are not included. More details to follow, be sure to check back for more information.

Latina Magazine Shows Some Plus Size Love

PLUS Model Magazine — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:47:10 +0000

Olga Ramos, Lifestyle Editor at Daily Venus Diva, is featured in the February 2012 issue of Latina Magazine. Olga has been a plus size advocate for many years and continues to use her voice for the better good of the plus size woman.

Olga says, “I have been curvy since the age of 12. I want to say that my cute smile and great personality made me a popular child, but it wasn’t always like that. There were the days when the name-calling would hurt. But I learned early on that people come and go—I have to live with and love myself for the rest of my life.”

Click here to visit the Latina Magazine website to read Olga’s inspiring words.

Plus Size Bodies, What Is Wrong With Them Anyway?

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:50:26 +0000

In the January 2012 issue of PLUS Model Magazine, plus-size model Katya Zharkova is featured in an explosive editorial where thought provoking statistics and statements are revealed.

*Check out all the images here*

- Twenty years ago the average fashion model weighed 8% less than the average woman. Today, she weighs 23% less.

- Ten years ago plus-size models averaged between size 12 and 18. Today the need for size diversity within the plus-size modeling industry continues to be questioned. The majority of plus-size models on agency boards are between a size 6 and 14, while the customers continue to express their dissatisfaction.

- Most runway models meet the Body Mass Index physical criteria for Anorexia.

- 50% of women wear a size 14 or larger, but most standard clothing outlets cater to sizes 14 or smaller.

If we continue to ignore and rely on others to decide what we want to see, change will never happen. We have to be vocal and proactive, patient and realistic.

Tips on how we can help create change:

- Support the companies who market to you.
- Use social networking sites and email to let brands and designers know how you feel about clothing, options and the use of straight sized models (thin models) to market to you.
- Your dollars count! If you stop buying at “Store A” and let them know you will not be purchasing clothing until they market to you, this will raise concern.
- Use every avenue and opportunity you have available to you for your voice to be heard.
- Indie designers need our support.

The answer to the question is this, there is nothing wrong with our bodies. We are bombarded with weight-loss ads every single day, multiple times a day because it’s a multi-billion dollar industry that preys on the fear of being fat. Not everyone is meant to be skinny, our bodies are beautiful and we are not talking about health here because not every skinny person is healthy.

What we desire is equality to shop and have fashion options just like smaller women. Small women cannot be marketed to with pictures of plus-size women, why are we expected to respond to pictures of small size 6 and 8 women? We don’t!When the plus size modeling industry began, the models ranged in size from 14 to 18/20, and as customers we long for those days when we identify with the models and feel happy about shopping.

Are we moving towards that goal? Are you being marketed effectively by the brands who want your dollars?

Tell PLUS Model Magazine your thoughts and your comments may be in the next issue.

Don’t forget to check out the entire feature by clicking HERE!

We Can’t Get Enough of Plus-Size Model Fluvia Lacerda – New Images

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:03:17 +0000

Plus-size model Fluvia Lacerda’s 8 page spread in UMA Magazine is brilliant. As the women in Brazil welcome the summer season, I’m sure this spread is exactly what they needed to see to make them excited about looking and feeling fabulous.

Check out Fluvia’s Images below:

Check out Fluvia’s website at www.fluvialacerda.com

Keeping It Curvy.Confident.Chic

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:46:48 +0000

Marie Denee is one of today’s top fashion bloggers, and the editor of the The Curvy Fashionista. Marie is also PLUS Model Magazine’s Fashion & Style editor, and we are very proud of all her accomplishments; she has positioned herself at the forefront of plus size fashion.

Yesterday, Marie announced the release of Keeping It Curvy.Confident.Chic, an ebook that will become your fashion bible.

Why You Should Buy it!

Access to exclusive plus size designer and retailer coupons and promotions!
A breakdown of the New plus size fashion scene and the new niches within the niche
Learn what key items every wardrobe should have
How to take the steps to clean out your closet to make room for the new!
Delve into the In-Depth Denim Guide and some of Marie Denee’s Favorite Plus Size Denim Brands!
A checklist for things to know before you go shopping!
A Fashion Q and A forum to have your personal style and fashion questions answered
An informative Plus Size Resource chapter with some of the plus size community’s leading plus size magazines, Personal Style and Resource blogs, and Stylists

Check out Keeping It Curvy.Confident.Chic Here!

PLUS Model Magazine Set To Announce Model Search December 2011

Editor-in-Chief, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:17:48 +0000

Attention all aspiring (non signed) models: Plus Model Magazine will be announcing an amazing MODEL SEARCH in December. We are informing you now so that you can get your snap shots, photos, skin, hair, etc ready. This is going to be open to sizes 12+. BIG Opportunity!

Please research, test and know everything there is to know about how to properly submit for a model search.

Stay tuned as we bring you more details as they become available.