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“When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” - Audre Lorde
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Model, Rosie Mercado Photography, Inez Lewis Makeup, Rosie Mercado Hair, Amber Harlan - Hot Box Salon Las Vegas Wardrobe Stylist, Reah Norman Produced by Madeline Jones Dress, Fuerza Collection by SwakDesigns.com
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CONTENTS June 2013
Beauty Wearable Summer Trends DIY Hair Removal Summer Fun Protection Samantha’s Top 5 Beauty Favs Tara’s Beauty Q&A Get the Look
Style Executive Fashion Director Perfect Pairs Style Solutions Summer’s 10 Must Haves Trending Now
Editorial Summer Essentials Grisel’s Summer Must-Haves Rosie Mercado, Finding My Fuerza Behind the Scenes PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM / JUN 2013
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Empowerment Editor
Host, PMM Radio
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to her unwavering efforts.
Madeline Jones
Her road was not easy, as you will read in her in-depth interview, but her faith and positive attitude has brought her to a place of peace, understanding and success. Her capsule collection “Fuerza” (available at swakdesigns.com,) speaks to the very root of what it’s like to be
editor’s note
a plus size woman in todays society, and with season 2 of Curvy Girls around the corner, Rosie is one of the plus size industry
All women deserve great fashion and should be celebrated!
leading ladies. Full Figured Fashion Week (fffweek.com,) is just a few weeks away and
This is what I thought about when
PMM is more excited
putting our Sexy Summer Issue
than ever! New faces,
together. What better way to do this
designers and brands
than to feature our very first size
will adorn the runway,
22 cover model, Rosie Mercado.
along with a NEW Face of
Rosie is a pioneer and a recognized
FFFWEEK. Toy Monique
name in the plus size industry due
is absolutely stunning and has a wealth of talent
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making her one of the most exciting “faces” to date. Make sure you follow us on social media as we bring you live coverage from the runway! I would like to thank everyone at Project Curve Appeal for hosting such an incredible weekend of events and for the beautiful Curvy Icon award I received. I had the most amazing time - you ladies ROCK! Lastly, I would like to thank TEAM PMM for all of your support as we went cross-country for the Ashley Stewart/PLUS Model Magazine Model Search. And to all of the ladies who came out, Thank You!! You are all winners in my eyes. I hope you enjoy this very special issue… and make sure to join us in July as we celebrate 7 years in virtual print!
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BB Creams
Beauty Balms are the ideal all-in-
product for those on the go! They
packed with anti-oxidants, and ar
with anti-aging, hydrating, comple correcting and SPF properties.
wearabl
Summe Shown: Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30 , Dr. Brandt Signature Flexitone BB Cream SPF 30, AJ Crimson BB Cream
Barely There Lashes
This summer lashes are lightly defined with a soft separating mascara or completely bare with a clear formula. No volume, no plumping, no thickeningâ&#x20AC;Śclean fresh beauty. Shown: Sephora Clear Defining Mascara, bareMinerals Flawless Definition Waterproof Mascara, Smashbox Photo Op Eye Brightening Mascara
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-one facial
y are
re loaded
exion
Color Pink!
As a lipstick, blush or halo around the eyes, this flirty, feminine hue is back in full force. Shown: Stila Color Balm Lipstick in Betsey, Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Woodstock, Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush in Pink Rose
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er 2013 trends By Tara Taylor
Bright Matte Lips
I know we’re accustomed to
wearing and seeing lip-gloss, but every now and again it’s good to venture outside the norm. Velvety matte lips in bright colors can be flattering, not to mention long lasting. Matte too dry? Go for a creamy textured lipstick.
Shown: Sephora Clear Defining Mascara, bareMinerals Flawless Definition Waterproof Mascara, Smashbox Photo Op Eye Brightening Mascara
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Brows
Those who know my work know brows are my specialty. Well, this summer they are big, they are bold, they are arched! Shown: Benefit Brow Zings, Maybelline Wear Twin Brow and Eye Pencils, Anastasia Brow Wiz
Emerald Greenâ&#x20AC;Ś
... Is the color for 2013. Point. Blank. Period.
Shown: Laura Mercier Kohl Eye Pencil in Antique Jade, Illamasqua Paranormal Nail Varnish in Omen, Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Trio in Helmut
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PMM [beauty] confessions of a beauty editor...
DIY Hair Removal E
The Ancient ART Art of Sugaring
By West Coast Beauty Editor, Artem
ver wonder how Cleopatra had her body hair removed? Sugari
which is a paste made of sugar, lemon, and water, that resemb
wax has been around since at least 1900 BC. The original recip
possibly consists of honey, as sugar was not introduced to the western
world until Alexander the Great’s soldier carried sugar cane reeds back
Greece after being introduced to it in South Asia. I prefer to make this p
using sugar, solely for economic reasons: honey is simply more expens than table sugar.
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT SUGARING
• The mixture only sticks to the hair, and not the skin. Wax sticks to bot hair and the skin.
• Unlike waxing, you apply the sugar mixture in the opposite direction o
growth, while pulling it off in the direction of the growth, making ingrown less likely to occur. • It is safe to go over the same area twice without burning the skin.
• Many women will find that the hair growth has slowed down considera after a period of time.
• Sugar & lemon are both antiseptic, and not known for causing irritatio
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SUGARING 2 cups white cane sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of two lemons) 1/4 cup water I simmer these ingredients in a medium to large saucepan on a low flame until the mixture becomes a rich, amber color. I test a small drop on a dish to see if it has reached the correct consistency. When
ing,
it sticks to my finger and
bles
I can easily remove it, or
pe
roll it into a ball, then it is ready. Test it on a tiny
k to
patch of hair, and if the
paste
hair comes off, it is ready!
sive
It usually takes an hour
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ably
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to reach this consistency. Store it in a microwavable container. If you want to apply this without the strips, you simmer it to a golden color, so that it resembles honey. Wearing disposable gloves, dip into the warm sugar paste, and apply to hair. Allow to cool, and then pull it off using your fingers, without the use of a strip. It dries hard, like candy and is easily removed. Before I use it on my body or face, I allow it to cool down completely, and reheat it for a minute in the microwave. Sugar has a very high temperature when cooking it, so if it is scalding hot, it will of course burn you. I like to control the temperature in this way. Happy Hair Removal! JUN 2013 / PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM
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PMM [beauty] {LIPS}
As a makeup artist, I have always stressed proper skin care. When
{FACE} your skin is in great shape, the less {EARS} corrective makeup you have to wear. Which means all you have to do is {NECK} focus on enhancement instead of covering and camouflaging. During the summer it is equally, if not more, important to protect your skin from the sun as it is to cleanse and exfoliate. And if you are exfoliating on a regular basis, protection is ESSENTIAL when that beautiful new skin is exposed to the sun.
Summer Fun Protection PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM / JUN 2013
By Tara Taylor
Left to Right: Clinique Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF 30, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 – Oil Free, Sephora Skin Perfect CC Cream SPF 20, Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment SPF 15, Miracle Skin Transformer Rewind Advanced Peptide Lip Treatment SPF 20, Lavanila The Healthy Lip Screen SPF 30, Essie: Butler Please, Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion SPF 15, Neutrogena Fresh Cooling Body Mist Sunblock SPF 70, Coppertone Ultra Guard Broad Spectrum SPF 30, Clarins Sunscreen Stick for Sun-Sensitive Areas SPF 30, Clinique Super City Block SPF 40 – Oil Free, and Philosophy Miracle Worker SPF 50+
{NAILS} {BODY}
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Samantha’s Top 5 Beauty Favs! MAC Cremesheen Modesty Lip Stick Great Day Lip Cream finish... It’s the perfect nude lip for women of my complexion. You can pair it with MAC Chestnut lip liner True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere Body Cream Keeps my Skin Soft throughout the day and gives me a glow. Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque Closes my Pours and leaves my face feeling tight! I use this product 2x a month. CHANEL Moisturizer HYDRAMAX + ACTIVE I love how it keeps my face hydrated during the day and at night. I even wear it under my make up at times. ViVa LaJuicy Perfume’ I wear this perfume everyday “FAVE” ...Sweet Fruit Champagne Smell I just LOVE PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM / JUN 2013
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BEAUTY
Q&A
with Tara Taylor
Jennifer from San Francisco, CA Asks... How do I know whether to use an eyebrow pencil or eyebrow powder?
I
have heard this question so many times; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad you asked, Jennifer. It all depends on your brows and the look you want to create.
Powder is good for giving a softer appearance and great if you already have pretty full brows, but have a few spaces to fill in. If your brows are sparse and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of skin showing, pencil will give a sharper line and better definition. An option for sculpted brows is to use pencil and follow with powder.
Note: Pencil tends to be waxy, so applying a little translucent powder on top will take care of the sheen.
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Beauty Question? Email Tara at: beauty@plusmodelmagazine.com and your question might be featured in an upcoming issue of PMM!
When a Girl Just Needs to Know...
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PMM [beauty]
Get the Look
With Tara Taylor
Summer is here and of course we all want to look sun-kissed, even if we
had the time to get some sun. But this look created on Griselangel isn’t
sweet-bathing-on-the-beach look. This is your sexy-hot-vixen-ready-to-t night-AFTER-spending-the-day-on-the-beach!! Did you get that?
The Complexion If you have that perfect flawless skin, that I would love to have, by all m
without foundation. Otherwise, keep the coverage minimal and where y
Then go for a nice warm illuminating bronzer and dust around your foreh and nose.
The Eyes
If you are daring enough, take your black eyeshadow and wash it across into your lower lash line. Be mindful to blend the edges of the shadow.
extreme, use a pretty bronze. It will be softer and less intimidating. To c
eye, use a blackest black kohl liner and rim your entire eye, including th
lower waterline, and top of with a few coats of black volumizing mascara
Note: To prevent raccoon eyes, complete your eye makeup first, wipe aw eyeshadow, then do your complexion.
The Lips Bubble gum pink in your favorite texture…gloss, stain, stick…whatever! PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM / JUN 2013
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PMM [executive fashion director] Reah Norman
From the inception of PMM, Maddy Figueroa Jones has been committed to breaking boundaries, taking chances, and showcasing size diversity on the pages and covers of PLUS. Back in 2007, Maddy asked me to be the first size 18/20 model to grace the magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
...Happy June and happy (almost) summer!
cover. To say that I was honored and grateful is an understatement. Being part of the publication gave
T
me so much hope for the he month of June has
industry and the positive
become a very significant
direction we were headed,
month for plus size fashion.
and it was refreshing to be
In just a few weeks, the plus industry
embraced and be part of
will come together in NYC for the
the change, when so many
biggest plus fashion celebration of
doors were being
the year, Full Figured Fashion Week
closed in my face.
(fffweek.com), and what better way
Maddy has made
for PMM to rejoice, than with our
it her mission to
first size 22 cover model, Rosie
highlight the beauty
Mercado!
of plus size model
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diversity- all career levels, all sizes, and all ethnicities! It is always a delicate balance of creative vision, business practicality, and a little serendipity, and when we were discussing our June issue, we knew it had to be Rosie! It has been amazing to watch Rosie’s journey since I first had the chance to style her back in the summer of 2010. She is positive, uplifting, inspirational, and just as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside. The meaning behind Rosie’s new capsule collection, FUERZA for SWAK Designs, is strength and power, so when finalizing the concept for her editorial feature, I wanted the styling to bring her vision to life. Bold statement accessories, mixed metals, studs, grommets, gold chain, and graphic power heels! FUERZA to inspire us all! This month’s issue is jam packed with all the best in plus size fashion, accessories, and beauty for the summer season, and the team’s tips and tricks on how to flawlessly put it all together! I hope this issue inspires you to celebrate your style, showcase your strength, and as always, to “think outside the fashion box”!
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PMM [style]
Perfect Pairs Fun, Flirty Summer Dresses & Cute Sandals
By Alissa Wilson
S
ummer is finally here and that means it’s time to just throw on a dress and go. There is so much more to worry about during the hotter months, like planning vacations, that
the last thing you want to worry about is what to wear. Summer is all about easy breezy living and that’s exactly how you should be getting dressed for the day. Throw on a simple dress and a pair of cute sandals, whether they’re flats or heels is up to you, but you should be out the door in a snap. To help jumpstart your summer easy breezy dressing we’ve picked out 7 really, really cute chic dresses and matched them up with a fun pair of sandals.
Here’s to a stylish easy breezy summer.
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Left to Right: Kors Michael Kors Rosalie Wedge sandals $199.50 shopbop.com, chained sandals $350 dvf.com, floral dress $88 londontimesfashion.com, orange print jersey tube dress $29.94 oldnavy.com, highgate heeled sandals $76.36 us.asos.com, Denise Keyhole Dress $139 monifc.com, Labworks chiffon maxi dress $31.99 target.com, Pitchit orange canvas wedges $99 ninewest.com, striped cut out back dress $90 simplybe.com, studded sandal $99 zara.com, Knotted Yoke Knit Dress $89 eloquii.com, Kasota studded flats $80 piperlime.com, Polka Dot Dress $69.95 eshakti.com
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Something Right in White
Neon
Vince Camuto Neon Top Nordstrom.com
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Get in a Lace Place
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Floral Hues On Your Body
Swan by Clements Ribeiro Animal and Daisy Print Dress evansusa.com
10Maxi Skirt
Simplybe.com
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Killer Bathing Suit
Punky Tee Bikini
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nakimuli.com
Fancy Shorts Boyfriend Shorts 17sundays.com
Summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 Must Haves TRENDING NOW By Marie Denee
Can you believe that it is summer already? Some places
Head in Over-alls Twill Overalls asos.com
skipped spring and already tested us with the heat to come. With the summer ready to bless us with its rays, fashion has come along to help us bare the heat and embrace the trends! How does one stay AND look cool in the heat? Which trends are catering to us plus size women? No worries, we have rounded up ten trends that are sure to keep you cool and chic! JUNE JUN2013 2013 / / PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM
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Griselâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Must-Haves! ASOS CURVE Exclusive BodyConscious Dress In City Print
Ray Ba Sun
Torrid Black Ankle Jeans
Chinese Laundry Shoes, Motion Platform Wedge Sandals PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM / JUN 2013
Harlot Lip Tar by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
ans Aviator Glasses
Photography by Lily Cummings Model: Grisel Paula DorothyCombsModels.com
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Last summer this month’s cover model, Rosie Mercado was introduced to the world as the happy go lucky, mother and model on NUVO TV’s hit reality series “Curvy Girls”. While battling rumors in regards to her drastic weight loss, dealing with divorce, and experiencing a major health scare, this Latin beauty was forced to find her inner “FUERZA.” Determined to beat the odds no matter what, and encourage every woman to do the same, businesswoman Mercado is introducing her FUERZA COLLECTION by SWAK to the masses.
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ongratulations on
pull it together. When I had a cyst
everything you have
in my brain and I didn’t know
going for you. You
what was going to happen, I had
have a new collection with
to get the “Fuerza” to deal with
SWAK (swakdesigns.com,)
the diagnosis and move forward
called “FUERZA” which will
and create health and vitality
consist of pieces that you
for myself, and that took a lot
helped design. Why the name
of strength. So it’s those hard
FUERZA?
moments in my life, moments
Fuerza means strength and that is what life is about, finding your FUERZA!!! In the toughest moments when I wanted to give up, I had people like my mom &
of criticism and moments of rejection that have been moments of breakthrough for me; through support and love I was able to break through that.
my dad, Tony Robbins and my
I see that your collection
life coach that told me I better
FUERZA ranges in sizes 14-
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Paris Maxi Dress, Fuerza by Rosie Mercado for SWAK Designs Gold Chain Stretch Belt by Forever 21 Stud Earring Cuffs by H&M Gold Tiered Statement Necklace by Forever 21 Nude Studded Sandals by Forever 21
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Ester Cold Shoulder Top & Isabella Maxi Skirt, Fuerza by Rosie Mercado for SWAK Designs Gold Triangle Earrings by Kenzie Gold Drop Tassle Necklace by Vince Camuto Printed Scarf (worn as belt) by H&M Metallic Ombre Wedge by Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s INC Int. Concepts
36, obviously you want every
moment, I’m going to take care of
woman to feel like she can wear
myself regardless of my size.”
something of quality and feel beautiful. What inspired you to get into fashion designing, what can consumers expect when they shop FUERZA?
Last year ‘Curvy Girls’ debuted on NUVO TV and there was tons of press surrounding the reality show. It is not common in television that a show dedicated
Fuerza is a beautiful collection
to plus- size women is given the
influenced by my style and taste.
opportunity to run a second
I love elegance, femininity, the
season. How does it feel to be a
softness of a woman and the
part of television history as a plus
sexiness as well. The biggest thing
sized woman?
Fuerza is a beautiful collection influenced I mean right now season by my style and taste. I love elegance,
2 of ‘Curvy Girls’
femininity, the softness of a woman and
is going on. It is a
the sexiness as well.
benchmark in reality
is being able to wear clothes that prepare you for success. You have to be in that state of mind, you have to dress for success and show the world that you can. FUERZA offers fashion for women up to a size 36, I want to make sure that every woman has the opportunity to say “You know what? This is my
TV and on national TV; it’s the first plus size show to get picked up for a second season. It’s amazing because it gives us an open door to showcase the reality of the plus size industry. To open the doors and show people we are beautiful and women in power, not just in modeling but in business .We need to show the plus JUN 2013 / PLUS-MODEL-MAG.COM
size world… because if we don’t
women. People see the beautiful,
everything will be surrounded by
glamorous pictures and that’s a
a size 8-10. It’s an opportunity to
wonderful thing, but most people
show people even at a size 22 and
do not see the hard work that goes
249 pounds. Just because other
into it and sacrifices that we make
people say they can’t do something,
to get to where we want to be. I
I’m going to do it and I will prove
think a lot of people are going to be
that I can. We need to be able to
shocked with a lot of things that I
represent women of different sizes,
have going on; not only as a model
nationalities, and be able to send a
and an entrepreneur, but also as
strong message of love, positivity
a businesswoman and a lot of the
and self-empowerment.
sacrifices that I make. I think fans
Last season, you were really
will be able to relate to us.
transparent with your personal
There has been a lot of
struggles and career struggles;
speculation about your weight
you took viewers on a very
loss. People have suggested that
vulnerable journey. On season
you might have gone the surgical
2 of ‘Curvy Girls’ what can fans
route for weight loss. Care to
expect to see from yourself and
give your thoughts on the rumors
your cast-mates?
that have been circulated?
You are going to see more into
(laughs) Oh my God, this is the
our personal lives… everything
funny thing, I had some people
from love, to the reality of making
text me and ask me did I get
a family, to the harshness of the
gastric bypass. HELL NO I didn’t
industry and who we really are as
get gastric bypass. Am I against
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others getting it? Absolutely not.
I do Zumba three times a week, I
Everyone has a choice in life and
do kickboxing twice a week, and I
we do what we want to do with our
do meditation every single day for
life. For me it was about consistent
about 15 minutes. Also I stay away
and determined change and taking
from dairy products. I allow myself
action in my life in a natural way,
to have bread once a week. Usually
making sure I was in control of
most of the week I am extremely
what I wanted to do and making
healthy and I allow myself one day
sure I knew what was going on with to have 2-3 things I crave. I don’t my body every step of the way.
eat red meat whatsoever, and I have
A lot of women
We need to be able to
a daily vegan
ask me if I am
represent women of different
protein shake and
I drink lots and ashamed of being sizes, nationalities, and be fat. Absolutely able to send a strong message lots of water and not! I just want
of love, positivity and self-
no caffeine. I feel
to be able to do
empowerment.
like I’m taking care of myself.
more things, I’m not shooting to be completely thin and not have curves. I love my curves! Unfortunately at 400 pounds you are limited in certain ways, so I chose completely natural foods, I was juicing quite a bit, meditating and became more active. What exactly is your diet and exercise regimen?
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How does it feel to be a Latina in the world of entertainment? How far do you think the Latinas have come with paving the way for the next generation? Do you think there is still a lot of work to be done? You’ve got to be proud of where
you come from and your heritage.
Oh God Balance! The sacrifice I
I think it’s powerful to be in the
make is sleep. Sometimes I am
USA, in the industry that I am in
on two hours of sleep, I travel on
and be able to speak English and
the red-eye and I give up staying
Spanish. I can speak to people
somewhere for an extra day. I
from the US and I’m able to
sacrifice having someone I love
translate a message for people
in my life, it’s not time for that
who come to the US that don’t
yet. Right now my focus is on
understand the English language.
my health, spirituality, career, and most importantly my
Being Latina
it’s not my timing, its God’s
opens up the
timing and his timing is perfect. kids. It’s not about
door for me
When you are faithful, driven,
quantity; it’s about
because I want
and passionate, your dreams
the quality time I
to inspire
will come to pass. When
give my kids. And
women across
you are faithful, driven, and
along this journey of
the board, not
passionate, your dreams will
balancing comes my
just Latinas.
come to pass.
breakthrough, like
When you are
being on the cover
in a place of power you are able to
of PLUS Model Magazine. That
influence, and influence is what we
just shows that it’s not my timing,
need to change not only in the Latin its God’s timing and his timing is community but all nationalities. How are you balancing motherhood because now your
perfect. When you are faithful, driven, and passionate, your dreams will come to pass.
career is really taking off?
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Rosie’s Rules for Success
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Wake up in the morning and say “THANK YOU”; wake up with a heart of gratitude. Walk with gratitude through the good and bad, understand that when good happens it’s a blessing and when bad happens it’s a blessing as well. If you come from a place of gratitude you will attract more of that in your life.
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The people you surround yourself with. The top five people
3
The power of I AM! Declare and speak things into your future.
must be quality people, inspirational people, people that strive for the best. People that come from a place of LOVE.
Come from a place of inspiration rather than desperation. Say I am beautiful; I am successful and so on. As you speak it, it will be done; it’s biblical and that’s a big part of it.
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Action! Consistent and determined action, make sure you have a strategy and game plan. When you have that strategy in place, start taking action. When you are consistent your dreams will come to pass.
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MEET THE... FACE OF 2013
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producer, former Miss
All I have to do is follow His lead.
Illinois Plus America,
hor and advocate for human
In 2011 you were the reigning Miss
ficking. We had the wonderful
Illinois Plus America, can you tell
ortunity to catch up with the
us about your platform and advice
vy beauty weeks away from her
to women thinking about joining
F Week debut.
the competition circuit?
at does being the Face of Full
To this day, I advocate for human
ured Fashion Week mean to
trafficking and child abuse
?
awareness. It’s a hard subject, yet a very real issue where willing
ut five years ago, when I decided supporters, volunteers and voices are needed. Many think the issue ursue modeling, I was quickly
dy to give up on the notion and
only exists in third world countries
s on climbing the corporate
but domestically the statistics
er. In that same season, a
are staggering. I represent two
tually prophetic man approached organizations with regard to this cause: GEMS of New York City after a worship service. He
ke to me privately and said, “I
and LadyLoveCampaign.org where
your face, I see your face on
supporters are invited to obtain
cover.” I had no idea what he
a Hope Doll for a woman or girl.
nt at the time but I took that as
This doll gives positive affirmations
ouragement to press forward my dreams. Being named the
(e.g. “I am beautiful. I am loved. I am smart.”) This causes them to
e of FFFWeek means that I am
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Anyone interested in competing The plus size modeling for a pageant title and promoting
industry has come a long
a platform near their heart should way, in your opinion, what visit missplusamerica.com. Key
have been the most profound
advice: get sponsorship, be
changes and what do you hope
humble yet confident and be
to see happen in the future?
prepared for anything at all times! The evolution of plus fashion You recently authored your
itself has been the most radical
first novel “Deceived by Lust”.
change as a result of the plus
Can you tell us a little about it
modeling industry. Considering
and where we could purchase?
that in recent past, fuller figures didn’t have many options, it’s so
Deceived by Lust, is a
refreshing to see what’s become
contemporary fiction novel and
available since.
the first installment in the Lust,
Polished and professional
Lies & Sin Trilogy. This vitalizing
plus models are an example for
prose reveals just how blurred
everyday women to be beautiful,
the lines between deception
sexy, confident, bold and
and truth can seem when lust
unashamed without devaluing
masquerades as love.
themselves. I hope to see this
Deceived by Lust is available
grow beyond a trend to the place
in paperback for $7.99 & e-book
where size is no longer the
for $0.99. Currently, autographed
discussion, instead fashion and
copies can be ordered from
the beauty of being a woman is
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A New Book by Sara Bartlett Elizabeth Weston never thought her little blog, Bombshell Beauty, would be much more than a hobby. But when she gets invited to Plus Style’s blogger conference, she gets more than she bargained for: a nemesis in the form of a bratty blogger; a possible job opportunity with the foremost plus size retailer in the country; and a really cute guy who completely shakes up her love life. With nothing but her wits and a closet full of fabulous clothes, Elizabeth tries to decide where exactly she wants to go - in life and in love. First in the Bombshell Beauty Series of novellas. “Just read page 1 and have already chuckled out loud a couple of times...”Kimberly Brinkman, Fab Finds Under $50 “Jen Lancaster better watch her back, because this is the start of something...” Kristin C. Available at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com
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Tips for Aspiring Models By Fallon Sinclair
Agency Director IPM Models
The world of plus size modeling may seem a lot more complicated than it actually is. This month we sat down with IPM Models Agency Director Fallon Sinclair to discuss her top tips for aspiring models.
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Please educate yourself beforehand. Before you make any move — whether that’s working with a photographer, or signing with an agency, do your research!
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So many models make the process of finding an agency more difficult than it needs to be because they are casting too wide of a net. Start at the local level, find out who is considered the best in your city and/or state and that can give the right guidance and nurturing you need; use that as your starting point. I guarantee it will simplify things and make the whole process of getting into the industry that much easier for you. It doesn’t make sense to ask around for the best agencies...
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Always be prepared. Some models choose to take classes — which may help — but are not always needed. Just make sure that you study before every encounter, whether it be an interview or a photo shoot.
4
Be yourself. One thing that will draw people into your work is authenticity. People want to hire models that they genuinely like being around. A winning smile, and a wonderful disposition will likely be remembered and looked upon favorably.
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Through careful research, consideration, waiting and patience, you can make it into the business. You may get signed right away or it may take a while. Just remember that you’re not the only person applying and it does take some time for agencies and their staff to go through picture after picture until that rising star shines out at them, so please be patient... and be able to handle and take constructive criticism.
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Ask Larissa Laurel PMM Q&A... Networking
People say to “network” but what exactly does that mean?
I
have taken countless
You are unique and you are
marketing/network classes
enough. Now, how do you let
and seminars and the
others, especially those who do
word “network” always seems
the hiring, get to know you?
to strike fear in most artist’s
In the traditional sense, to
and model’s minds. When
network is to get out there in the
you break it down, it really
world and meet people; whether
is about being yourself and
it is parties or events. It is crucial
letting others see you for your
to be ready in any situation
uniqueness; it is the ONLY
and being “ready” means the
thing that will separate you
following:
from the sea of other models. It is always important to
1) ALWAYS have business
remember and believe that you
cards with your website
are the only person in the world
address and contact info.
that looks like you, has your
It may seem old fashioned,
personality, and your talents.
but in the business world it is
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still a crucial asset. Do not put
and say either how you heard
your home address, as you do
about them or remind the
not know where your card will
person how they met you. I did
end up. A website, email, and
this for a designer who went to
professional phone number is
Stephens College like I did and
important. Do not try to fit tons
she accepted my friend request
of pics on your business card. It
right away and called me in for
is a small size for a reason. One
a casting! I had never met her,
to two pictures is sufficient. Also, but heard about her and did do not hand out comp cards at
the research and found out we
informal gatherings. It is too big
shared our Alma Mater.
and looks like you are trying too hard.
3) Get involved with organizations that cater to the
2) Facebook and other social
industry.
sites are a great way to
Even PLUS Model Magazine
connect to people you may
has events that require
not know or have met and
volunteers and it is a great way
would like to keep in touch.
to meet other models and get
However, there is etiquette
“in the know”. Find local events
to networking this way that has
that pique your interest and
fallen to the wayside. When
connect.
you either “like” a page or send a friend request, it is proper
4) If you get called into an
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...regardless if you got signed or booked the gig, a follow up thank 5) Research!
When you also get a business card in return, DO your research and
business. It also gives you something to talk about should you meet t like photos or photographers you may want to work with or emulate. 6) Know yourself! In the modeling world we all have specialties that set us apart. Are smile that makes people want to purchase whatever you are selling?
“I’m an hour glass shape and I wear swimsuits like they were made fo
do whatever you need me to do,” to a swimsuit designer or company.
Remember, desperate is not a desired attribute and you may be po yourself and your assets and highlight those. 7) As I always say, this is your business, take ownership! Be proud and smart and let people see your uniqueness! Modeling is not just about a pretty face! If it were, almost anybody could do it.
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you card or email is very much appreciated.
d see how this fellow model, agent, designer, etc. is working their
them again or follow up with them. You may also see inspiring things
you known for fierce high fashion editorials or do you have a killer Yes, we can all ‘do it all’, but knowing how to solve a problem like,
or me” is much more “saleable” than, “I have a curvy body and can
.
ortraying that without even knowing. So, take a strong look at
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Spotlight Model of the month June
by Tiffany Bank
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What made you decide to
my research and began studying
become a plus size model?
everything about plus-size modeling; I became a sponge;
Honestly, until about a year ago,
the more I learned, the more I
modeling never even crossed my
craved to learn more.
mind. Growing up, I dreamed of
The whole experience of that
becoming a fashion designer or
first show was amazing. I got to
a fashion buyer. I was frequently
work with and learn from some
told I should model but I always
amazing models and the moment
saw myself behind the scenes.
I stepped on that catwalk, I knew
I was busy with basketball
I found my passion. There is a
(played year round and for part
quote from Mark Twain I really
of my college career) but also,
like, “The two most important
like much of society, I thought
days in your life are the day you
you had to be under a size 4 to
are born… and the day you find
model.
out why.” The day of that show,
Last summer, I heard about
I found out the ‘why’, and there
a local plus size fashion show
was no turning back. Shortly
casting that paid. I thought to
after, I was fortunate enough to
myself, why not? I could use
sign with Dorothy Combs Models
the extra cash and thought it
and here I am today.
would be fun. At the casting, the casting director told me I was “a
Who are your favorite curvy
natural” and “New York material”
role models?
then casted me on the spot. Hearing this really shocked me
This is hard one because there
and sparked my interest so I did
are so many great, influential
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curvies out there! A few models
advantage of this huge business
I look to regularly for inspiration
opportunity. Yes, we’re curvy.
are Robyn Lawley, Ashley
Yes, we have money. And, yes,
Graham, Denise Bidot, Tara
we want to look good and dress
Lynn, Clementine Desseaux,
fashionably! It’s as simple as that
Ivory Kalber, Marina Bulatkina
yet society still places a stigma
and so many more.
against being plus size or selling
I also love all the curvy role
larger size clothes.
models that lead from behind the
It’s only a matter of time
scenes such as Madeline Jones,
before the fashion industry is
Reah Norman, Gwen DeVoe,
forced to give us more options
and Sharon Quinn, just to name
because our market segment
a few. They do so much for the
is only growing and becoming
plus size community and their
more vocal. We’re not going
passion and confidence is truly
anywhere so the sooner the
contagious.
fashion industry recognizes this, the better off our society will be.
Finish this sentence: The plus
I’m ecstatic to be a part of this
industry is:
movement!
Revolutionizing fashion and our
If you could pick the perfect
society as a whole. The plus size
plus modeling campaign for
industry has made major strides
yourself, who would you want
in the past few years, but there is
to work for?
still a need for more trendy plus size fashion. I’m just amazed
The perfect campaign for me
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because I shop there the most
(hopefully PMM!). Eventually,
or Lane Bryant because they are
my vision is to create my own
most well known for plus size
clothing line dedicated to fun,
clothes. The day I land either one trendy, quality clothes that cater of these brands will be a very
to larger sizes. My long term
proud day for me.
goal is to make a difference on
Ideally, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to be the face
society by inspiring girls to love
of a plus size campaign for a
themselves and recognize their
store just launching a plus line.
own true beauty.
To be the first model to promote
I have so much self love
a new plus line for an established and confidence that I have this store such as Banana Republic,
overwhelming need to share it
Arden B, or Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret
because so many young girls
would be a huge honor. I want to
lack self confidence today. My
be a part of that process and be
dream is to create some sort
someone who others can look to
of charity or national campaign
as a role model.
geared towards these girls. The most important thing is to be
What are your dreams, desires
healthy and confident regardless
and goals as a plus model?
of your size or shape. If I can inspire others to believe this
Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always been one to set high
too, that would be the biggest
goals for myself. My short term
personal reward of all.
goals are to be able to model full time, to travel outside of the
What can we look forward to
US for a modeling job and to
you doing in the next year?
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For starters, I will be walking in
Name your favorite store to
Full Figured Fashion Week (fffw.
shop for curvy clothes in your
com) this June! I feel so blessed
hometown.
to have this amazing opportunity. I look forward to working with
I’m a big fan of Macy’s. There’s
some amazing talent, meeting
always so much variety to
as many people as possible and
choose from and the clothes
doing lots of networking. Excited
are usually better quality. I can
isn’t the word!
mix and match brands to put my
The rest of the year, I plan
own look together at one store.
on building up my client base
I also like Forever 21, H&M,
and continuing to gain all the
Fashion to Figure, and various
experience I can. I also have a
designer consignment stores. I
few test shoots coming up that
don’t always find something at
I’m really excited about. They’ll
consignment stores but when I
be like nothing I’ve done before
do, it was usually well worth the
so it’ll be great to diversify my
hunt (especially for shoes!)
portfolio and hopefully appeal to more markets.
Who were the Photographers
I feel like I’ve gone from 0
and Makeup Artists for the
to 60 in the past 6 months and
photos?
can’t even fathom where I’ll be in the next 6 months! The fashion
The photography, hair and
industry will soon realize they
makeup are all done by Kate
have one determined woman
Moore. Visit online at:
on their hands! I’m crossing my
katemoorephotography.com
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PMM in Atlanta for the Project Curve Ap
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I Rock My Curve Appeal Showcase
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