You Are More Than Your Size! PLUS Model Magazine’s Editor Featured In A Day In The Life Of… Alissa Wilson, fashion blogger and editor for Stylish Curves, gives us a very personal look at PLUS Model Magazine editor Madeline Figueroa-Jones. Alissa and Madeline met at the first Lane Bryant conference three years ago and developed a… [Continue Reading]
The opinions on the “Vogue Pact” vary from those that say this is a turning point in fashion history, to those that say this will not change a thing. The Daily Beast recently published a letter from Tyra Banks in “support” of the ban on underweight models or models who look like they may have… [Continue Reading]
PLUS Model Magazine traveled to the beautiful island of Puerto Rico to attend Fashion Passport, a plus size fashion show celebrating the emerging plus size industry on the island. Organized by the beautiful Marilyn Arroyo, the show featured 17 plus size models ranging in size between 12 and 18. It was especially touching for me… [Continue Reading]
I have been an ultimate fan and dedicated consumer of the ASOS Curve brand for the past year. I find their clothing to be figure flattering, body conscious, and on trend; which is occasionally difficult to come by as far as plus size fashion goes. ASOS Curve crosses plus size fashion boundaries by providing plus… [Continue Reading]
Plus size bloggers offer a powerful voice from individual style to sharing everyday life experiences of the plus size woman. Kat Kinsman penned an article for CNN.com featuring three bloggers and their whys for what they do. Everyday, plus size women are torn down by members of society being accused of things ranging from advocating obesity… [Continue Reading]
Hope Begins With You Madeline Jones, Editor in Chief of PLUS Model Magazine is featured in Catherine’s “I Am” on hope. What are your hopes for the future? We asked PLUS Model Magazine Editor and former model, Madeline Figueroa-Jones, to share her thoughts. Read Madeline’s message below, plus check out our “links we love” for… [Continue Reading]
I believe there are many reasons why people of size are discriminated against, and in this month’s issue of Vogue, we see one of the main reasons. A mom counting calories for her seven year old daughter and denying her dinner. Dara-Lynn Weiss, the author, was told by her pediatrician that her daughter was clinically… [Continue Reading]
Last night on ABC’s airing of “What Would You To?” there is a segment entitled , “Would You Defend An Overweight Shopper?” While I am not a fan of how the question is asked, I already know what I would do in this situation. Not too long ago, after a water workout, a plus size… [Continue Reading]
Little did I know when PLUS Model Magazine posted the image of Jessica Simpson on the cover of Elle Magazine on our Facebook page that it would get such a rise out of women. Over 100 likes in just a few minutes appeared, but the shocker was the comments. Being pregnant is one of the… [Continue Reading]
Last week during Milan Fashion Week, plus size designer Elena Mirò showed her new collection for the Fall/ Winter 2012. Full of tailored lines and structure Elena did not disappoint. There are so many classic pieces in this collection for plus size women to have for a staple for their wardrobe. Nudes, Fur, and the color black are always the… [Continue Reading]
