Mia was my friend. I know she was a lot of things to a lot of people…actress, model, producer, icon, idol…but to me she was simply my friend, and it is with heavy heart and deep sorrow that I write this tribute. On May 10th, 2011 I, along with many others, lost one of our… [Continue Reading]
Breathtaking; the graceful manner in which you glide through the room: a noble presence, a quiet confidence, a humble pride. Words whisper across your lips elegantly, with a witty intelligence: offering encouragement and guidance. A teacher by example, leader through motivation; a true professional adored by us all. As your fan you have inspired me. Extraordinary; the… [Continue Reading]
Mia Amber Davis was the Creative Editor at Large for PLUS Model Magazine. On May 10, 2011, after knee surgery – Mia passed at the age of 36. Instead of an interview… we are revisiting her career and the impact she had on the plus size industry, her friends and her fans. Go to PLUS Model… [Continue Reading]
On May 10, 2011 the plus size industry lost a role model, friend and industry leader, Mia Amber Davis. The news came to us via her aunt, but it was not until we heard from Mia’s husband, Mike Yard, that we confirmed to the industry and her fans, the devastating news of her passing. The outpouring… [Continue Reading]
Merrick Park Baptist Church 120-02 Marsden Street Queens, NY 11434 718-276-5039 Wednesday, May 18th – Public 5:00-9:00 PM – Viewing at Church *Funeral Service is private
The family of Mia Amber is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love her friends, co-workers and fans have showed her this week. We would like to express our sincere thanks for your kind words as we mourn her loss. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Mia Amber Memorial Fund by using the… [Continue Reading]
Mia Amber Davis… Plus Model Magazine and Daily Venus Diva Magazine Remembers our Friend and Colleague: Madeline Jones, Editor of PLUS Model Magazine… Remembering Mia Amber Stephanie Penn-Danforth, Editor-in-Chief of Daily Venus Diva… Mia Amber Davis: The Impact She Left On The Plus Community Cassandra Jones-McBryde, Daily Venus Diva Features Editor… What Mia Amber Davis… [Continue Reading]
I still remember meeting Mia Amber Davis at a Plus Academy open house many years ago. She had scripted a monologue and was performing it in front of everyone. She had a little round mirror, and would look at herself in the mirror and say “I’m beautiful!” and then tell us all the things that… [Continue Reading]
Retail giant Ashley Stewart and the number one plus fashion magazine, PLUS Model Magazine, are passionate about the plus size woman, and the fashion options this Spring Season has to offer. After a very successful collaboration last month with Coast to Coast Curves Model Search, they are back to celebrate plus size women by offering… [Continue Reading]
Plus size designer Tennille White featured a collection of sophisticated brightly colored dresses and gorgeous jumpers, during BET’s Rip The Runway last night. Her style is classy and the movement of the garments showed the attention to detail in every piece. Models included March 2011 PLUS Model Magazine cover model Liris Crosse, Mia Amber Davis,… [Continue Reading]
