Ladies its that time of the year again to throw your hat in to the ring at a chance to be the face of  Full Figured Fashion Week™. If you think that you have what it takes then be sure to get on board with Gwen and company that will include yours truly from Full Figure Plus to once again make plus size history!  There is a lot of information to absorb so sit back with your favorite drink and get to it.

Are you a plus size beauty who “gives face”? Only a handful of model-biz moguls were willing to nurture and hire plus size models before it was chic.  Gwen DeVoe is one of those talent scouts who has always been ahead of the pack, discovering and developing full figured modeling talent before it became a fad. Ever evolving, DeVoe and her team are once again flipping the script. How so? The Face of Full Figured Fashion Week™ Cover Model Search returns with its own set of rules: if you’re a cover model hopeful who’s smaller than a size 12, you’ll have to sit this competition out.  Read more...

If you have followed the fantastic plus size fashion magazine SKORCH then you know that it is one of the best online magazine on the Internet.  In keeping with the high quality standards set by its founder Jessica Kane  the previously unheard of price of $1 per issue has been reduced to FREE!!

In an effort to maximize your reading experience and expose SKORCH to a wider audience, we have chosen to provide SKORCH for free.  If you subscribed, you will no longer be billed.

Additionally, if you wan to keep in the know on everything SKORCH which includes with videos, the magazine, blogs and more visit their new site at www.skorchmag.com.

All I can say is that I am excited to see the next step in the evolution of what is SKORCH magazine.  If you have never had the pleasure of reading and issue I strongly suggest that you give it a look into.  Keep up the good work Jessica!

I get emails all the time about “How can I become a plus size model?”  In all cases I refer ladies to Gwen Devoe and Devoe Signature Events.  Why because Gwen has always been on top of things and with the Plus Academy she has broken new ground across the country.  The latest incarnation of the event that helps launch the careers of plus size models is going to hit the San Fransisco, Bay Area and be managed by my good friend the Curvy Fashionista herself, Marie Denee!

Aspiring plus models now have the platform to build, develop, and enhance their modeling skills with the launch of The Plus Academy BAY AREA.  Executive Director, Gwen DeVoe has carefully chosen her staff and has appointed plus size fashion blogger, journalist, and boutique owner, Marie Denee, as the Regional Director for the Bay Area.  Read more...

One thing that I can brag about is the the Plus Size Beauty of the Week segment has been going strong for over two years! Dozens of ladies have been featured a few times businesses have been gracious enough to sponsor the weekly spots.

What does all of this mean?  It means that over the last few years more ladies are confident enough to show off their assets to show the world that plus size beauty is here to stay.  With events like Full Figured Fashion Week on the horizon plus size modeling and plus size activities in general are getting stronger everyday.

What is new with PSBOTW on Full Figure Plus?  For one if any lady such as Sonja Freeman the current beauty who has anything of note in their background they are guaranteed to have a full post about their activities on FFP.  There will be a time when sponsors like IGIGI will be back to support the efforts of the ladies so stay tuned!  Read more...

There have been plenty of ground breaking events associated with Full Figured Fashion Week but I think the inclusion of Big and Tall Male models takes the cake. Last year when I attended I was one of few men surrounded by a sea of lovely ladies. This year that is going to change with the inclusion of men during the events. Fellas I know that I normally don’t push events for men on Full Figure Plus, but an event of this size needs to be heeded.

Why is this important?  Just like FFF Week in its first year was important for the ladies the inclusion of men this year will give some focus to men that want to dress in more than just jeans and a tshirt.  I personally can’t wait to see what the men have to offer.  If you are in the area on March 23 then bring your A-game and your photos to the audition!  Read more...

The great part about blogging is meeting interesting people.  As part of the Beauty of the Week on Full Figure Plus I was afforded the opportunity to meet Sonja Elise Freeman Ms. Greater Houston Plus America 2009-2010 which is part of the Miss Plus America Pageant System.  For those who don’t know about the Miss Plus America Pageant System Chenese Lewis was Miss Plus America 2003 putting Sonja in some pretty good company.

In the spirit of full disclosure I must say that Sonja came to my attention not only because of her reign as Ms. Greater Houston Plus America, but because after exchanging a few emails with her I realized how much I missed the time I lived in Houston. But enough mushy stuff about me.  Read more...