by Elegant Plus Magazine

Are you curvaceous, gorgeous and full of life? Have you always dreamed of being a model, but didn’t know where to get started?

Well you’re in luck! Torrid, a leading retailer in the trendy plus-size fashion world, is searching for new faces to represent their brand…….. and one of them could be you!

You need to hurry though. Entries are only being accepted through July 31, 2008.

What You’ll Need:

1. 8 x 10 full length photo exhibiting the best modeling moxie you’ve got

2. A completed application available to download from the TORRID WEBSITE.

Get it all in the Mail no later than July 31, 2008. Entries postmarked later will automatically be disqualified. Entries MUST be received by August 5, 2008.

MAIL TO:

TORRID HQ
Attn: Delia Douglas
18305 E. San Jose Ave.
City of Industry, CA 91748

Eligibility. Contest open only to legal female residents of the 50 United States and DC, 18 years or older at the time of entry. Employees, officers, directors and representatives of Hot Topic, Inc., E. San Jose Ave., City of Industry, CA 91748 (?Sponsor?) and Scandalous Cosmetics, and each of their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, divisions and affiliates and immediate family members (spouse and parents, siblings and children and their spouses) and persons living in the same households of each of the above are ineligible to enter or win. Void outside the 50 United States and DC and where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations apply. (IF ENTRANT IS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE, ENTRY FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY ENTRANT?S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN GIVING ENTRANT PERMISSION TO ENTER THE CONTEST)

Good luck to all you beautiful aspiring plusmodels!!

Popularity: 7% [?]

Think you know all about style?  Share your style secrets and you could win a spot in a national ad campaign for K-mart!

 STEP 1: UPLOAD YOUR PICTURE AT THE OFFICIAL K-MART WEBSITE

Choose a picture that showcases your style and send it in.

STEP 2: MAKE A STYLE STATEMENT

Tell them the secrets to your style success.

STEP 3: SHOW IT OFF

The judges will decide who’s got what it takes.

Contest ends April 27, 2008

Visit the K-mart website for more contest details and enter to win!

Popularity: 10% [?]

Elena Miro:  Fall/Winter 2008-09

by Elegant Plus Magazine

It wasn’t so long ago that the fashion world was in an uproar over too skinny models, body image and eating disorders.   But, as is typical with such fads in the fashion world such healthy concern in setting good examples for young girls has gone by the wayside and pursuit of the elusive, perfect size 0 model continues.

This makes all the more extra-ordinary the showing of the Elena Miro collection during Milan’s Fashion week on February 16, 2008.  A regular in the Milan line-up, Italian designer Elena Miro is not only noteworthy in the use of full-figured models (womanly and well-proportioned but not fat), but also in the design of plus-size fashion.

The Fall/Winter 2008-09 collection continues styles seen this past winter season and is characterized by lush berry ripe purples and reds,  European black in menswear inspired styles softened by lady-like details, and fabrics with soft luster and sheen.

Popularity: 28% [?]

by Guest Contributor Igigi to Elegant Plus Magazine

IGIGI, provider of contemporary collections in sizes 14-32, worn by full-figured celebrities like American Idol contestant Lakisha Jones and Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky,  announces National Model Search Winner. Brittany Bird of Bakersfield, CA to get a slew of prizes including participation in an exclusive IGIGI photo shoot and a possible modeling agency contract

  IGIGI,  provider of contemporary collections in sizes 14-32 designed to fulfill the lifestyle of the beautiful, voluptuous, and confident woman, is excited to announce the final winner of the national model search the company launched in November 2006. A native of Bakersfield, CA and single mother of a three-year-old daughter, Brittany has become a plus-size model with a goal to show young women how beautiful they are, regardless of shape and size. Brittany’s prizes from IGIGI include participation in a company photo shoot along with professional plus-size models, $1000 gift certificate and books from leading plus-size authors. Other major prizes include a possible modeling agency contract from a reputable modeling agency, $1000 goodies package from Catherine Schuller, creator and producer of 14+ on Sixth, and participation in a fashion show organized by DeVoe Signature Events.

“When I found out I was the IGIGI model search final winner, I was shocked! I could not believe I had won with such an amazing group of women,” said Brittany Bird. “I’m truly honored and I can’t wait to work it with the IGIGI crew for the shoot.”

As a provider of collections in sizes 14-32, IGIGI has always been very conscious of using models that are truly representative of the curvaceous beauty out there in the community. The company has run model searches for the last few years with a goal to scout fresh faces from among aspiring as well as professional models that identify with the IGIGI woman.

“We are thrilled to choose Brittany as the final winner,” said Yuliya Zeltser, IGIGI Founder and Designer. “The response from the community to the model search program has been amazing. It has been an extremely exciting 12 months as we received hundreds of applications from gorgeous aspiring and professional models every month. All these beautiful, voluptuous, and sexy models have made it quite difficult for us to choose a single winner every month. Brittany is our final winner as we feel she represents the beautiful, voluptuous, and confident IGIGI woman and can relate to our customers the best way.”

Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, IGIGI designs, manufactures, and distributes apparel and accessories for fashion-loving women in sizes 14-32. IGIGI designs are created with a goal to accentuate and celebrate the beauty and sensuality of the curvaceous female figure. IGIGI apparel and accessories can be found online, as well as at specialty boutiques and stores worldwide.

Select fashions from Igigi  in sizes 14-32W currently available as of Nov 28, 2007:

Silk Dipuoni Wrap Blouse
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Holiday Velvet Wrap Dress
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Velvet Beauty Gala Evening Gown
Comes with Matching Velvet Shrug
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Popularity: 39% [?]

   Meet Wendy Alexander:

Full-Figured Fashionista and Creator of Simply Couture Runway Shows

by Elegant Plus Magazine

Wendy Alexander, Creator of Simply Couture, a Fashion Extravaganza featuring the hottest couturiers in plus-size designs. The “Girls with Curves” tour has been touring major cites across the country for three years. Los Angeles,  Atlanta, Houston, New Orleans, Washington, DC and Kansas City, MO just to name a few.

Wendy Alexander is no stranger to the public’s eye, she was a Television News Reporter for four years 1994-1998, an Entertainment Reporter in LA in 1999 and hosted the Entertainment magazine show Everyday In New Orleans in 2000. In 2001 she graced the runway of comedian, talk show host Mother Love and feel in love with Fashion. From that point on Wendy has not stopped.

Simply Couture was created in 2003 and attracts women and men of all ages, sizes and nationalities. More importantly, fashion designs and trends for plus-size women is the fastest growing industry.

Wendy Alexander on-stage at Simply Couture

In 2005 Wendy created Miss Simply Couture Teen Pageant, featuring young ladies ages 12-18, competing for college scholarships.

Wendy Alexander is a member a several professional organizations and has spoke at National Conventions across the country. Her mission and platform is to encourage positive inner and outer self-esteem among everyone no matter what size you are, and to inform the world that beauty and style comes in all shapes and sizes.

Wendy Alexander resides in West Hills, CA with her husband, son and dog, Star Princess.

Popularity: 22% [?]