Most of you are aware of the positive body image campaign The Changing Face of Fashion which the Girls Scouts of America enlisted the help of plus models Lizzie Miller, Anansa Sims, Leona Palmer and Julie Henderson.  Because of my connection with scouting through being involved with Cub Scouts I wanted to look a bit deeper into body image and its affect on teenage girls today.  Earlier this month I spoke with Kendall Thornton Director of Communications for the Girl Scouts – Diamonds of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas and the following details were revealed when it comes to the issue the Girl Scouts are trying to battle:  Read more...

• Young ladies are receiving conflicting messages on what the perfect body image is
• To inform teens the look in most fashion magazines in manufactured
• To let the girls know they look good regardless of their size

From the cradle to the grave and most points between, obesity has found its niche in American marketing. Make that a wide berth.Baby seats, doorways and caskets are but a few examples from a long list of life’s accouterments that are getting much bigger to accommodate much bigger people. There are also vacation resorts for those embarrassed to be seen in a bathing suit.

At Freedom Paradise on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, the chairs are wider and without arms, to prevent getting stuck; the beds are king-sized and reinforced, to prevent collapsing; and the beach is private and secluded, to prevent gawking and staring.

“You should not be embarrassed by how big you are,” said William Fabrey, whose online business “Amplestuff” offers larger versions of everyday things from umbrellas to footstools. “You can’t just yell at someone and tell them to lose weight. You’re already dealing with people who think they have no worth.  Read more...

Full Figure Plus already know about Chenese Lewis.  Fans of America’s Next Top Model cycle 10 recognize Whitney Thompson.  Together they are showing off their body in full glory to show young ladies that you can love your body and look fantastic no matter what size you are.  I have my Love Your Body wrist band from 3 years ago and will be wearing it again this year to raise awareness of the body image problems we have in our country today.  I may have to change my plans and stay in LA a bit longer in October so I can witness this event in person.

The Hollywood Chapter of the National Organization for Women kicks off Love Your Body celebration October 22nd through October 24th

Hollywood NOW, the local chapter of the 44-year-old national organization working to bring women and men into full equality, has announced Whitney Thompson as the 2010 celebrity host of Hollywood NOW’s Love Your Body Day.  Read more...

The one great thing about being a part of the plus community today is that there are fantastic individuals making a difference and getting notice in some circles that we just did not see in years past.  Stephanie Penn-Danforth, Editor, Daily Venus Diva.com whom I have had a chance to meet and work with  has formed a consumer panel at the fame South by Southwest Festival in Texas!  How important is this?   Well the plus industry is accounts for billions of dollars of sales and what better way to let the world know than at a festival like this one.  Check out the panelist, vote, visit their sites, get involved!  Check out what Stephanie has to say below!

I formed an awesome panel to represent the plus size consumer at the 2011 SXSW Festival in Austin, TX. The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. In order to be considered as a finalist for the festival WE NEED YOUR VOTE!  Read more...

In the almost six years I have been writing for Full Figure Plus no posts get me more attention from the right than when I write “Do’s or Dont’s” posts.  22 plus size fashion dont’s not only kept my streak alive but one comment brought up the statement “Is this site supposed to be fat positive?”  The short answer to this statement is to check this blogs archives under “size acceptance” and “size discrimination” and decide for yourself.

When it comes to writing about fashion for plus sizes it has never been about being the fashion police.  My goal is to help ladies look their best when they leave the house and to show some of the same tips that work for straight sizes work for plus sizes.  Back to the original question of FFP being a fat positive blog.  If  this blog was not why would the Plus Size Beauty of the Week exist?  I mean this segment has been going on for over two years in which dozens of ladies get their moment in the spotlight.  Just last week the young lady who was featured just completed her first professional photo shoot.  Read more...

I hate my stomach, My thighs are to big, When I was a size… If I looked like…If you have said these things or others statements similar you are venturing into the realm of style.  Did you know that your personal style has absolutely nothing to do with your dress size?  I know too many of you this is not an issue, because you know who you are and what you see in the mirror a beautiful curvy goddess, but for those out there whose personal style/image kung-fu is not as strong as your pass these tips along to them.

Step 1

Throw out the fashion magazines. Why?  The modeling industry is made up of ladies that are from 14-21, sizes 0-10, modeling clothes to be sold to ladies over 21 who are an average size 14.  As you can see this math does not add up so if you do decide to keep the fashion magazines do it for reference not as a reflection of how you look.  Read more...