I grew up as a "fat" kid, although when I look back at pictures of myself as a child I see an average sized body. I can't imagine what it would have been like to grow up without constant scrutiny about my body. I wonder if I would have ever yo-yo dieted in the extreme… [Continue Reading]
The Sum of Our Parts: Re/Dress Owner Deb Malkin Shares Her Thoughts on Body Image
May 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Sum of Our Parts: Plus Model Wilmary Shares Her Thoughts on Body Image
May 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I remember being about 7 years old when a friend of my mom asked me "how old are you? 10?" I said "no, I'm 8." She replied "you're a big girl to be only 8 years old." At the time I felt confused. Even as a child I wanted to let her know that I… [Continue Reading]
The Sum of Our Parts: Plus Model Mayra Shares Her Thoughts on Body Image
May 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I used to weigh about 310lbs. To be honest with you I didn't feel that big. It wasn't a problem; I have way more of a problem with my weight now than I did when I was 300 pounds. Back then I wasn't into guys, I was more about my family, more about my girlfriends… [Continue Reading]
The Sum of Our Parts: Plus Model Tressa Shares Her Thoughts on Body Image
May 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Being a plus size woman has helped me grow and shaped my worldview in many ways. I wouldn't trade it for a size 4 in a million years… maybe a size 12… but never a size 4! One of my fondest memories is laying in my mom's lap after having eaten a great Thanksgiving dinner… [Continue Reading]
The Sum of Our Parts: Plus Model Maggie Shares Her Thoughts on Body Image
May 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
As an Asian American, you rarely hear about girls who are "plus sized"… I really think it's almost a matter of denial in our culture. Asian women are supposed to fit in the "cute china doll" stereotype and if you do not meet those standards you are ignored altogether. Growing up I never had an… [Continue Reading]
The Sum of Our Parts: PLUS Radio Host Chenese Shares Her Thoughts on Body Image
May 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I am a plus size model and actress and I'm also a plus size beauty queen. The beauty pageant is Miss Plus America pageant which is like Miss America but for women sized 14 and up and in 2003 I was the first woman to hold that title. I moved to Los Angeles to pursue… [Continue Reading]
Check out the Latest Issue of PLUS Model Magazine
March 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
Secrets in Lace
March 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Confessions of a Beauty Editor: Ahhh!!! The Joy of Hair Removal
March 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
Meet PLUS Cover Model Kailee
March 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Kailee has become one of CLICK NY's shining stars with several MXM campaigns under her belt, catalog bookings and TV appearances. She is a round face beauty who accepts her curves and thinks beyond her successful modeling career. As a full time student she is eager to receive all that life has to offer. Read… [Continue Reading]
