CONTENTS 4 Curvz Model Jezra Matthews 8 Karen Scott Simply-O Designs
10 Fashion N Fitness
By: Coach Vicky Jackson
12 Cover Model KL
20 Get Your Style On By: Jchell
22 Raven Nest By: Dawnice
24 The Photography Zone Jesse Patterson JP4Designz
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Reflection on the election.... Roll with me!
CURVZ Publisher and C.E.O. Anthony Big Moe Coleman Writers Dawnice Harrison Raven Nest Maria Williams The Listening Lounge Tanesha Dewberry Pintsizediva Vicky Jackson Fashion N Fitness Jo Jchell Jones Get Your Style On KL Young Operator Of Publications Networking Events Publicist
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Jezra Matthews
ezra Matthews was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She is a twenty seven year old female inspiring to become a plus size model. Her hobbies and interests are taken pictures, reading, shopping and traveling. She love fashion she like to seek and create styles and set trends for her fellow plus size women of today. As long as she can remember she loves to pose for the camera. Her passion is taken photos, being in front the camera is her dream and seeing the end results is the best part. She has worked with few photographers to start her career in becoming a plus size model. She see herself in the future going far, and even traveling to different countries modeling and becoming a plus size model and encouraging other inspiring plus size models to follow their dream. Modeling is for her, not just because she can take good pictures but she know this is her passion and she know she can bring something unique and different to your company or agency. Measurements: 53 1/2-47-59 1/2 Height: 5’6 Hair Color: Dark Brown Eye Color: Dark Brown Sign: Aquarius http://www.facebook.com/jezzy.matthews https://twitter.com/Jezzyfaf November/2012 Curvz 5
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Karen Scott
Simply-O Designs
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ashion.... It’s a major part of life. It’s the way that you live, the way that you do your hair, the way that you dress to impress. What you wear expresses who you are and what you want people to think about you. A great deal of our fashion is influenced by Hollywood, or by ur friends, or the people that we strive to be like. Some people are completely worried that what they wear will give the wrong impression to someone they want to have an impact on. Girls are often worried that what they wear will make them look weird or even old-fashioned. Only a small number of people take the thoughts inside their head and create their own, unique way of dressing. Simply Original is a brand that speaks to innovative women that have their own distinct personality and style. Karen Williams (Scott) born September 4, 1969 is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. Karen has had a passion for creativity since she was 10 years old. She has been designing for well over 20 years and is one of Texas’s best kept secrets. Graduating from Bauder College School of Design in 1990, then Grand Canyon University in 2010 with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design. Karen has gone on to be featured in over 300 fashion venues around the United States. Simply Original has been recognized in the Fort Worth Star Telegram as Fort worth’s Up and Coming new talent, and featured numerous times in the Dallas, Texas Apparel Mart. In 1990 she opened a fashion boutique that featured the latest in fashion apparel, and upon request would design garments fashioned to
your specifications .She later regrettably closed the doors in 2000 to care for her business partner and mother Mildred G. Williams, also a native of Fort Worth TX, In 2008 Simply Original partnered with Texas 10 a plus size model agency in 2010 to design the Monarch Collection by Simply Original. These designs are geared for a more voluptuous figure. The Monarch Collections focus is primarily on the full bodied women, sizes 12-24 and beyond, who in today’s society is not considered appealing to the fashion industry. From being the first full figured designer featured in Fashion Week Dallas, Texas February 2012. She has displayed her work in many different venues such as, being the featured designer at the C.D. release for the up and coming jazz musician Michael Walker ,to having her designs Featured in the graceful magazine in Dallas, Texas called(Curves)in the July issue 2012. The name (Simply Original) clearly states, there is nothing simple about her designs. Karen creates her designs for comfort, style and versatility. With her flare for sexy, and affordable creations, everyone can look there very best and still remain fashionable in these trying times. Karen’s focus is primarily on the curvaceous women sizes 12-24 and beyond for the plus size divas, who in today’s society is not considered appealing to the fashion industry. Now going by the name Simply-O, Karen Strives to knock down the stereotypical image of thin is in, because she says “big can truly be beautiful.”.....
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Fashion N Fitness Where being fit is always in fashion
By: Coach Vicky Jackson
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rotation. I use 50lbs and do it on both the left and right he season is changing to the time of year when there are fewer hours of daylight. It is side. This machine works the abdominal and oblique also the time of year when we consider all of muscle. This workout builds muscle and prepares your the upcoming holidays. For most people hol- body for the six-pack. idays are synonymous with food, folks and fun. How3. After the torso rotation I do 3 sets with 15 reps of ever, during the cold weather months we tend to eat more and do less exercise. If you are a morning person pull-downs with 50lbs. This will work your triceps and this is an excellent time of year for you to take a morn- latissimus dorsi which is 75% of your back. This area of ing run in your neighborhood or the park. Depending your body is where women store most of our body fat. on your level of fitness you might choose to jog instead Routinely doing the pull-downs will reduce the back of running. Personally I like to take this time of year to fat so you can wear the backless and strapless dresses. prepare my body for the spring and summer months, so I go to the indoor gym. I always start my work out 4. Once I have completed the part of my work out that requires machines I go to the floor mats to do some with some light stretching. I stretch my legs and my arms, followed by some shoulder rolls. I do the shoul- light leg stretches and take deep breathes to cool down. der rolls forward and them backward. You must keep yourself focus on what you are eating as well. Please do not over eat just because it a holiday The question that I get most frequently from clients and friends is “How do I get rid of my belly fat?” The a little self-control goes a long way. When the spring following is a workout plan to eliminate that annoying comes you are just going to love what you see in the belly fat: mirror. 1. I began my work out by doing 30 minutes of cardio on elliptical cross, treadmill or super glider gazelle. Please note that I choose a different machine each time I go to the gym. This gets your heart rate up and helps you burn fat. You should always keep calories in and calories out in mind. 2. I follow the cardio with 3 sets with 25 reps of torso
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Cover Model
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Nationality: African American/Irish Where do you rep: Grand Prairie,TX Measurements: 40-34-48 Height: 5'8 Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Light Brown Sign: Aquarius Photos By: Jesse Patterson, of JP4Designz
Curvz Mag: How long have you been modeling? KL: 4 Years Curvz Mag: What inspired you to become a model and how did you get your start? KL: I never dreamed becoming a model believe it or not I always wanted to be the a race car driver the fastest woman in the world, an Actress, Miss America, and oh yea Punky Brewster lol. It wasn’t until I got older and into fashion and curious about any and everything to do with fashion. I just knew I had to be on the magazine covers, runways, and designer muse. It wasn’t until 2009 that I got serious, I was Crowned Miss Grand Prairie Plus America, and 1st Runner Up Miss Tarrant County I was approached by a photographer asking me have I ever model? I said no he said well you should and to keep in touch with him modeling has changed it’s not for the itty bitty anymore. I then later went on a casting “Thick & Sassy” Tabitha Mitchell, Karen Scott “Simply O”, and Ronda Johnson from there ‘’ Everything else over and beyond. Curvz Mag: Have you been featured in any magazines or websites so far?
our talent not our size. CurvzMag: Who are some of your favorite photographers that you had worked with?
KL: No, Not Yet There Coming!My dream to be on the cover with Joanne Borgella Bombshell! KL: Jessie Patterson ,Sharonda Sykes Pinkk Eye Photography, Eric Lax.
Curvz Mag: What do you enjoy most about modeling? Curvz Mag: What are some of your goals as a plus size model?
KL: The most exciting aspect about being a model KL: As a model to be and lead by example. I would love for me is traveling, city to city, soon state to state, international seeing new places every day and peo- to get with Tyra Banks on doing America’s Next Top ple, runway, designers and there collection, makeup Plus Size Model, be on the cover of Plus Model Magazine, Curvz Magazine again, Vogue Italia Magazine, artist love make-up! Curvz Mag: What are some of the most challenging things being a plus size model?
F.F.W. Gwen DeVoe just to step foot on her runway is a huge dream. Curvz Mag: What are some of your interests outside of modeling?
KL: Most challenging I would have to say that Magazines, Retailers, Television, Designers stop acting like KL: Spending time with my toddler son Kaiser keeps me they are a part of some kind of secret club that plus size sane and on my toes we are always on the go we have a models can’t get in. Know that we will be recognize for
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blast together, my God daughters Eleiyah, Makenzie, Jaya are my girlies. I’m also a church girl love my church, shopping this is what keep me balance. Curvz Mag: Who are some of your favorite plus size models? KL: The late Mia Amber Davis, Myself, Joann Borgella,Nina Taylor, Tyra Banks,Fluvia Lacerda, Taralynn, Mia Tyler, Toccara Jones, Candice Huffines, just to name a few. Curvz Mag: What do you do to prepare for a photo shoot or a runway show?
Curvz Mag: What was the best piece of advice you’ve was given as a model? KL: As a role model to lead by example. Curvz Mag: One word that describes your body type? KL: Thicksational. Curvz Mag: Is there anything else you would like our readers to know about you or any shout outs?
KL: I would love to thank My God my savior, My Son Kaiser I do it all for you, My entire even extended Family, My Uncle & Aunt(They are my Parents keep my KL: I say a little prayer to my God, I get plenty of rest, grounded) God mother love you, Church Family, Work play a phone app,anyone who has work with me they Family, Big Mo Curvz Magazine Thank so much for this will tell you I’m energetic, funny, drama queen love oprotunity, Jessie Patterson photographer words cannot having fun. express your just strawberry cake, Mentor in the modeling game Mr. Isaac Birdlong, Jai O Fashion Junkies, Curvz Mag: What was your most memorable model- Jones Girls Inc, Crystal Garrett, Steven Hill the coldest ing moment? MUA’s around, Hazel&Virgil Austin, Dallas fashion week Mahiri Allen for the opportunity, Karen Scott KL: Meeting one of my idols Jennifer Hudson at nokia & Ronda Johnson Simply “O” Designs yall the beez live here in Texas backstage telling her I was a plus neez, Richard Robinson “Tie Concepts “The badest ties size pageant queen and plus size model her response around, James Polk Miss Curvy Texas, Nanette Watts “was get it girl “I just lost it I became a groupie all of a Miss Plus America, Pageant sisters, my awesome girlsudden I wasn’t expecting that response lol. friends Kimberly, Stephanie, Alicia, Jhena,Malissa, Jo, Felicia, Wo, Sharonda, Arnicie and to my parents thank Curvz Mag: What are some of your favorite stores to you for making this wonderful baby girl. shop at for clothes and shoes? Facebook: KL Young KL: Omgoosh! Where I start I’m an online shopper Twitter.com/KLModelMode I don’t like lines like to grab items and go. Style369. Email: KLmodelmode@yahoo.com com, Ross, Macy’s, Shoes.com, Forever21+ Old navy girl T.J. just to name a few. Photographer by Jesse Patterson of JP4Designz http://jp4designz.com Curvz Mag: So what is next for you? KL: The sky is not the limit for me I’m going over and beyond stay tune. Curvz Mag: What advice would you give to someone looking to get into the modeling industry? KL: Remember you can change clothes, hair, and make-up don’t let anyone change your character and who you really are Be yourself, Be true to yourself, make it your brand and sell it well Love You for what God made.
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Get Your Style On!
BY: JCHELL
STYLISH CLOTHES ARE NOT JUST FOR SKINNY GIRLS, PLUS SIZE GIRLS CAN ROCK STYLISH CLOTHES TOO!
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eing a plus size model and a fashion stylist I find it very funny when working with skinny models. They tend to look at me wondering “Wow, she looks nice to be a plus size model!” Uh, don’t get it twisted, plus size does not mean I have to look like a walking tent. My plus size Divas can rock stylish clothes too! From wearing stripes to pleats to even wearing skinny jeans, yes I said skinny jeans. It’s all about knowing what looks good on you. It’s about playing up your best assets and camouflaging the ones you don’t feel confident about. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what clothes will flatter your body type, but on the other hand some of us ladies need a little extra help.
to be done in the correct way or the clothing we choose will look like a train wreck. The current trends that are hot are A-line or pencil skirts, hi-lo dresses, peplum tops, sweaters, and of course skinny jeans. Ladies, if you are like me I love to shop! I find great plus size clothes from Target, AGX, Avenue, Ashley Stewart, Lane Bryant, Dots, Ross, and my favorite stylish trendy clothing store would be Torrid. They have clothes and shoes for the Diva who has that Fashionista flair about them. Just make sure to try your clothes on and study every angle in the mirror before purchasing your clothes. Nothing looks worst than seeing a plus size woman wearing clothes that do not fit properly.
First ladies, you must select garments and details To all my plus size Divas keep in mind that we too from the current fashion trends that work for can rock stylish clothing just like our counterparts. you, not what you see in magazines or what you have seen on your BFF. What looks good on these Just remember when shopping it’s all about what looks good on OUR bodies, not someone else. women may not turn out well in your favor. So Plus Size Girls Rock!! keep in mind it has to look good on YOU! Don’t get me wrong, I love seeing all the current fashAll fashion question Email me at jonesgirlsinc@ ions on television or models, but I have to think to myself “Will it look good on my body?” I know yahoo.com http://www.jonesgirlsinc.com many plus size women including myself love to choose clothes that show off our curves, but it has
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Ravens Nest
Hello everyone welcome back to Ravens Nest, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season, just want to encourage everyone to spend time with family and friends. Be thankful for all of your blessing no matter how big or small. Question so as the year 2012 come to an end how do you feel your team is doing... Do you think your team will make it to the playoffs or are you looking to next season because your team has experience injuries to key players and it’s just not looking good at this point. So your playoffs dreams are on hold for now.... Football Rumors & Gossip Let’s start with the Jets: Tim Tebow is not very happy with his role on the Jets. The New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow told the media that it’s hard for him to get a rhythm going and get a feel for the game because he’s not on the field on a consistent basis during games. “I think when you’re getting the ball a lot during the game you can get the rhythm of the game and I think that makes it easier,” Tebow said, via ESPNNewYork.com. We all know Tebow has been missing in action I would love to know why Coach Ryan even fought to bring him to New York. Oh I know he was meant to be their good luck charm there saint mary charm. Moving to the Eagles: Michael Vick says the Eagles can still turn things around Even though the Philadelphia Eagles are now are 3-5 really Vick after last week’s loss to the Saints, quarterback Michael Vick still believes his team has a chance at turning things around. “It’s on us to get it all turned around, man. We just have to keep pushing,” Vick told Phillymag.com. “The thing is, we still have a fighting chance, we still control our own destiny, well let’s hope Vick can push his team to the playoffs will they sore like a eagles or will they fall like a wounded bird. I think it might be over but we shall see.
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Last but not least how about those Cowboys: Somebody let me in. Jerry Jones told Bob Costas over the weekend that Jones the owner would have fired Jones the G.M. by now. What do you think would you let him go, well after Sunday night’s loss to the Falcons, the Cowboys may have tried to fire both guys. According to Matt Barrie of NBC 5 in Dallas, “Jerry Jones just pounded [the] locker room door because no one would let him in. It’s the angriest I’ve seen him all year.” Like him or not, the guy owns the team and you just can’t lock out the owner people. He has every right to be in the locker room after the game. So we can understand why he’s mad.. Glad it wasn’t me because heads would have been rolling nobody would have gotten a check and they would have paid for the door. I think Jones should be more upset about the team’s performance or lack of. Since looking like a Super Bowl contender on the first night of the season, the Cowboys have won two and lost five now that enough to be pissed about. I guess they won’t be the blue star team of the NFL. It’s funny how so much goes on in the NFL from week to week one week your team looks like it going to be the leader of the pack the next week you have key players injured and it looks like your done for the season. Wow you really never know what going to happen but it sure is fun watching and finding out. It’s like chess who will be the king and who will be knocked out of the way to get the golden crown. Well we will just have to wait and see.... Our prayers go out to you Ravens Nest would like all to know who was affected by the storms over this pass month that my heart and prayers or with you. I know this thanksgiving we all should be a lil more thankful for what we have. May God bless all of you in a special way.... God Bless America Red White and Blue I am thankful for you, because for a second term we have elected a wonderful man as President of the United States of America President Obama. I am so happy to know even though some may want to hold us back in some warp time zone. The majority of the country wants and is willing to work together to make this the best country ever with no race, gender or economic issues dividing us but all sharing the same common bond as humans wanting to live a health happy life with our family and friends for years to come and from where I stand if we keep moving forward and teach and show love we can do just that.... What does Weed, Pizza and Manning have in common Peyton Manning will own 21 Papa John’s pizza locations in Denver area.. Now you may be thinking well of course he would invest in them he does commercial for them and that’s true but Peyton Manning is very smart. You know that Denver Colorado Voters approved an amendment legalizing recreational marijuana use in Colorado on Tuesday, making this one of two states to end prohibition of the drug, so you know what manning was thinking someone’s going to be getting the munchies its snack time everybody lol and what better business to invest in when weed is legal but a food spot lol. Seems like he is always thinking on and off the court lol. Raven signing out saying stay sweet and lets keep moving forward......
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The Photography Zone Jesse Patterson, of JP4Designz “Growing up, I have always been into electronics, however, I never would have thought that one day I would pick up a camera and marry it. I have always been imaginative yet, I would have never considered pursuing photography as an outlet for creativity. I thank you God for everything you have given me, as photography is a gift I am honored to have. I also thank everyone who has supported my work which has allowed me to learn so much.” What’s going on everyone! I’m Jesse Pattterson, owner of JP4DESIGNZ. To be honest, I wasn’t really crazy about photography at first. I took my first photo class at Texas A&M University-Commerce as a requirement for my Art degree and I found it to be very challenging. I didn’t like the dark room because I would often get clumsy and ruin the film. Also, imagine if you had to pay your teacher $30 or $60 dollars per assignment. Imagine if you had to pay that price again if you had to re-do an assignment you failed. That’s how I view it when you can’t afford to pay a grand up front for the class materials and you have to replace the materials you used on the project you either failed or ruined in the dark room. At times I would get so mad, I’ll get happy all over again. Confusing huh? This class played with my emotions! At the end of the semester I actually got used to processing film and came out with an epic C- in the class. Even though the class started to grow on me, I never thought to pick up a camera again. After a year or so, I noticed that I started seeing things. You know how you would go to an event or a party and random people may come to you and ask you to take a picture of them and their friends with their camera? Well, I noticed that people would complement me more than usual when it came to those pictures. I was also a graphic designer. I noticed after taking that class my design skills improved significantly. I’ve received a lot of recognition around campus with my improved skills along with winning several contests and was recognized in the city newspaper 3 years in a row as a graphic designer. I also studied art in London, Paris, and Rome to enhance my newly found creativity. After having soooo much success in the field of graphic design which includes a Bachelor’s and 2 Associate Degrees, about 6 years of experience in Photoshop and 4 years as a professional graphic designer at that time, I started to notice that pictures had a lot to do with my improved skills. As I came to that conclusion, I went ahead and bought an expensive, pro level camera. When I did so, I only wanted to enhance my graphics even further however, when people see a big, black, expensive pendant “camera” around your neck, they assume you know everything there is to photography. So, photo sessions here and there led into more investments in photography, putting my graphic arts skills in time out. Up until late 2010, I only saw photography as a hobby however, at that time, I felt as though God was leading me to pursue a career in photography. Ever since then, God has provided me with valuable experiences in photography. The more I invested, the better I got. The better I got, the more I studied. The more I studied, more opportunities came flooding in. 2011 was my first year as a professional photographer, and God has blessed me with so much experience in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. As I review my work, I stay humbled as God shows me that I have A LOT to learn. I know that God will continue to provide as I walk in his will. I am sooo thankful for other professionals who constantly provide me with knowledge and experiences. I can’t wait to see what’s next!
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PintSizeDiva Reflection on the election…. Roll with me!
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president all because he is African Amero be honest this election ican. was extremely controversial because everyone had something to say and others If people gave him respect they would not should have been quiet. It caused for a questions his citizenship, ask for birth certificates, disrespect him in congress, and lot of issues with early voting, allegaquestions some of the things he did like tions of decreased voters, and more! have date night with his wife and spendCelebrities that normally don’t speak ing quality time with his family. out about the election picked a side and rolled with it to the end. It is like We as Americans need to take note of everyone lost focus on the issues and concerns of the United States and came what will be going on from this day forout swinging. I personally don’t think ward not trying to layoff people due to “obamacare” and make sure to offer peopeople gave our president any credple health insurance regardless of how it for what he has done the first four many hours they work. years of his presidency.
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