People ask me all the time what it’s like to be a model. “Is it glamorous like in the movies?” “Do you get to meet celebrities?” “Do people recognize you?” For the most part, the answer is “No,” but it IS a heck of a lot of fun, and more work than most people think. So this month, I’d thought I’d take you inside the world of professional plus modeling and give you a glimpse of what it’s really like on a job. January 13-18th, I traveled to Columbus, Ohio to model for Lane Bryant – definitely a dream job, but one where I’m not likely to be recognized. You see, I’m a “headless model” for Lane Bryant’s website, modeling scores of their products but only showing my physique from the chin down. Do I mind that no one but my mom and close friends will know that those are my hips throwing out that S-curve and making that multicolor keyhole dress look like something you’d want to buy? Not on your life!
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About Valery Amador, Executive Director
Valery is the Co-founder and CEO of V.I.E., LLC, an online publishing company. She serves as Creative Director for PLUS Model and Daily Venus Diva Magazines, both respectively voted the #1 Plus Size Fashion and Lifestyle Magazines in 2011 by the prestigious Full Figure Fashion Week New York. Valery is also the recipient of the 2011 Fuller Woman Expo's Mia Amber Davis Award of Excellence. She resides in the beautiful Northwest with her loving husband.
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