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July Issue of PLUS Model Magazine is LIVE! Special Anniversary Issue!

Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:00:18 +0000

Welcome to the July 2010 Issue of PLUS Model Magazine. This month we are celebrating our 4th year in virtual print. It’s hard to believe so much time has passed and how much our industry has changed.

First and foremost I would like to thank God for my health, my family, my friends and the wonderful staff I work with. I am blessed to have each and every one of you in my life and I could not do this without you, so today we are celebrating together. It’s OUR Anniversary. To my business partner, Valery Amador, I adore you and thank you for being the constant in my life when I needed it the most and to my wonderful husband, you are the one that makes all this possible in more ways than one. Thank you for helping me to continue to reach for my dreams.

For our Special Anniversary Issue we decided to feature a “veteran” who could appreciate how far the plus size fashion and modeling industry has come. Jessica Lavoie is one of the most successful plus size models in our industry and is this month’s cover model. Now that she has a thriving career as a photographer, we decided to feature some of her work in our Sexy Summer Styles editorial. Also, you will be seeing more of Jessica as Lane Bryant will be unveiling their new graphic tee’s which feature none other than Jessica herself (check out her interview for more details).

Full Figured Fashion Week 2010 was a huge success! I attended almost all of the events and enjoyed every minute of it. Check out my full recap and pictures. For more information visit www.fffweek.com

For those that are following us on Twitter, Facebook or our PLUS Model Magazine blog, you know that I attended the Lane Bryant Blogger Conference in Columbus Ohio earlier in June. I had a blast and there was a lot that happened that I’m sharing with you in this issue.

We are so excited to have Swimsuits For All on board for their Swimsuits For All Contest. Swimsuits For All is giving away $100 gift cards every week until August 24th during it’s “My Fabulous Body” Swimsuit Contest. Plus size women who are looking to purchase a new sexy and well-fitted swimsuit for the summer, need not look any further; SWIMSUITS FOR ALL caters to your curves! ONE lucky winner will win a $1,000 American Express gift card.

The winner will be announced in the September 2010 Issue of PLUS Model Magazine.

Enter to win or vote by visiting www.swimsuitsforallcontest.com. (there is no fee to enter)

We hope you enjoy our Anniversary Issue and we would love to hear from you.

Happy Independence Day!

Hugs,

Maddy Figueroa-Jones
and the PLUS Model Magazine Team
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Oprah’s Search For The Next TV Star – Vote for Chenese Lewis!!

Editor, Madeline Figueroa-Jones — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:08:51 +0000

Chenese Lewis, host of PLUS Model Radio (www.plusmodelradio.com) has entered the Oprah’s Search For The Next TV Star and we need your votes to make Chenese Lewis the winner of this wonderful opportunity. Always one to stand up for the forgotten woman, Chenese is looking to further her career and bring her brand to her personal idol Oprah Winfrey. Wouldnt it be wonderful to see a curvy diva representing for real women out there?

If you feel like we do, cast your vote daily until July 3rd. There is no limitation to how many times you can vote so please help us bring Chenese Lewis to the top of the casting poll.

To view Chenese’s video entry and to vote click here.

PLUS Model Radio Theme Song Contest!

Chenese Lewis — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 22:52:24 +0000

PLUS Model Radio, the #1 podcast for plus size women, will be conducting a contest to find a new theme song! The prize package includes:

- being featured in PLUS Model Magazine
- an interview on PLUS Model Radio
- 1 year silver membership to Plus Size Industry Professionals website
- song will be new theme song that opens PLUS Model Radio.

This contest is open to both professional and amateur songwriters. The only requirement is that the song reflects the theme of PLUS Model Radio and be original content.

Winners will be chosen by a panel of industry professionals who will judge entries on originality, melody, composition and lyrics.

Criteria for Composition
The selected song will be used as the anthem for PLUS Model Radio. The song should be catchy, moving, and use language that speaks to our audience. The lyrics should relate to the shows theme, and perhaps contain key words or phrases. The song should be melodic and easy to pick up.

Criteria for Submission
Uploaded submissions with an mp3 (or similar) file attachment are required.
Submissions must be received no later than 11:59am PST on Friday, March 26, 2010.

Selection Process
All submissions received by the deadline will be reviewed and evaluated by the judging panel. The process should be completed and applicants notified of final decision by March 30, 2010.

Use of Selected Song
The selected song will be used in the promotional purpose for PLUS Model Radio. Please note that PLUS Model Radio must have the right to use the selected song in any format at any time without the need for permission from or compensation paid to the composer or other copyright holder. If the finalist cannot meet these conditions, then another song may be selected. All entrants must sign a general release or be eliminated from consideration and made ineligible to win any prize.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT

Curvy All Star Weekend April 16-18 in NYC!

Chenese Lewis — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:50:29 +0000

The second annual Curvy All Star Weekend will be held April 16-18 in New York City! The complete schedule and event details will be posted very soon, so check back for more infomation. However, in the meantime here are two events during the weekend you can sign up for today!

The weekends festivities include:

Friday- TBA

Saturday – Plus Model Intensive (click here to register via PayPal) A portion of the proceeds will go towards MS.

Sunday – Walk MS (click here to donate or to join our team)

Click here to see PLUS Model Magazine’s covergae of last year’s events:
Curvy All Star Weekend an Overwhelming Success!, 5/01/2009

The PLUS Model Magazine Team MS Walk, 5/01/2009

PLUS Model Radio Celebrates 2 Years, Launches New Website, and Welcomes New Contributors!

Chenese Lewis — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:02:38 +0000

PLUS Model Radio Celebrates 2 Years, Launches New Website, and Welcomes New Contributors!

Los Angeles, CA – February 18, 2010 – PLUS Model Radio with host Chenese Lewis, the #1 podcast for plus size women, which premiered March 17, 2008 is celebrating its two year anniversary! In two years the show has had amazing guests, tons of valuable information, a consistently growing fan base, and has the entire plus industry tuning in faithfully. In celebration of PLUS Model Radio’s anniversary a new website for the internet radio show will be launched March 1st, 2010, as well as a theme song contest, and exciting new additions to the show.

The newly designed website for PLUS Model Radio goes live Monday, March 1st, 2010. PLUS Model Radio aims to extend the reach of the show by serving a broad audience of listeners interested in entertainment, modeling, fashion, size acceptance, and philanthropy. The new website features expanded content and streaming media including over 50 episodes related to the plus industry in the permanent archives. The website will give the audience a place to not only listen to the show, but also have valuable show information and resources at their finger tips. Starting March 1st the newly launched website will be available at www.plusmodelradio.com

PLUS Model Radio will also introduce new contributors to the show that will keep the listeners informed with the latest news in the plus industry. The new contributors include: Madeline Figueroa-Jones, editor of PLUS Model Magazine and co creator of the PLUS Size Industry Professionals website. Sage Salzer, plus supermodel who has been featured in print campaigns for Curvation, Fruit of the Loom, Lane Bryant and in-store posters can be seen regularly at Catherine’s, Fashion Bug, Kohl’s, Target, and Walmart. Erica Watson, actress, stand-up comedian, and film/television director who in 2009 appeared in the Lee Daniels film “Precious,” and is currently touring around the country with her one woman show “Fat Bitch” and Aimee Cheshire, former plus size model turned blogger and creator of MadisonPlus.com, the premier fashion site for the modern plus size woman.

In celebration of the two year anniversary PLUS Model Radio will also hold a theme song contest encouraging artists to write an original theme song for the show which is a great opportunity to for an up and coming artist to gain exposure within the plus community. The prize package includes in addition to your music being heard weekly on PLUS Model Radio by thousands of listeners, an interview on the radio show, a feature in PLUS Model Magazine, and a one year subscription to the PLUS Size Industry Professional website. Submissions will be taken from March 1st though March 26th. Contest details and submitting instructions will be available on www.plusmodelradio.com .

Chenese Lewis, who in December 2007 was coined “A Leader in the Curvy Revolution” has definitely lived up to her title, not only is she the show’s host but also the visionary behind the project. “Our online listeners will now experience a more vibrant and seamless view of the whole PLUS Model Radio and online resources,” says Chenese Lewis, PLUS Model Radio host. “In addition to having a new home for the show on the internet, I’m excited about the new contributors to the show who are all very successful women that are active in the community, and I can’t wait to hear the theme song submissions, March is going to be a very exciting month!”

About PLUS Model Radio
PLUS Model Radio is the #1 podcast for plus size women! In conjunction with PLUS Model Magazine, the premiere magazine celebrating and inspiring the plus size fashion and plus size modeling industry, the show covers everything curvy for women sizes 14 and up. Hosted by plus size model and actress Chenese Lewis, PLUS Model Radio inspires plus models and curvy fashionistas to pursue their dreams, thrive in their curves, crave modern fashion and shape their life on their own terms, sans apologies.

http://www.plusmodelradio.com
http://www.plusmodelmag.com
http://www.cheneselewis.com

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Lane Bryant posts 18PLUS lingerie editorial on Inside Curve!

Chenese Lewis — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:29:43 +0000

Lane Bryant has post our 18PLUS Valentine lingerie editorial on thier Inside Curve website! Love yourself in Lingerie with Chenese Lewis

Make sure you give the article a thumbs up and let Lane Bryant know you enjoy seeing their clothing modeled on all sizes of plus!

And if you haven’t already seen the entire 18PLUS editorial, make sure you check it out in this months PLUS Model Magazine: An 18PLUS Valentine’s Wish

Stay tuned for more exciting things from 18PLUS!

PLUS Model Radio:New Show Monday, Jan. 25th!

Chenese Lewis — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:32:52 +0000

On the next PLUS Model Radio Chenese interviews Aimee Cheshire of MadisonPlus.com the premier fashion website for plus size women, plus photographer Marisa Balletti, and New York based celebrity make-up artist and hair stylist Daryon Haylock! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

PLUS Model Radio: New Show Monday, Jan. 18th!

Chenese Lewis — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:39:28 +0000

America’s Next Top Model Cycle 10 winner, Whitney Thompson, makes her second appearance on PLUS Model Radio and catches us up on the latest with her career, as well as her brand new entrepreneurial projects! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

PLUS Model Radio: New Show Monday, Jan. 11th!

Chenese Lewis — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:07:23 +0000

On the next PLUS Model Radio Monday, Jan. 11th, Chenese goes one on one with Tali Giat, best known to audiences as the winner of the wildly popular television show on FOX, More To Love, the first ever plus size dating reality show! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN

PLUS Model Radio: New Show Monday, Jan. 4th!

Chenese Lewis — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:58:18 +0000

Tune into PLUS Model Radio Monday Jan 4th – 6PM PST/ 9PM EST to meet the curvy leading ladies of Kindred: Maureen Aladin, Jessica Nyel Hartley, and Ella Turenne! Kindred in a new webisode series that is providing a no-holds-barred look at issues that all women face, Kindred reveals how three everyday women tackle love, life, and …work, while dealing with daunting, life-changing issues. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN