When we asked what the biggest challenge was about being plus-size and pregnant, an overwhelming majority of you answered resoundingly: finding affordable, fashionable maternity clothing that fits and doesn't "make you just look like a ...

No other fashion magazine specifically targeted the plus-size consumer with a Vogue-like fashion philosophy, nor with sophisticated imagery and clothing everyone wanted to buy. As a result, a booking with the magazine was viewed as the ...

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WALK FOR HUNGER VOLUNTEERS: Project Bread is looking for volunteers for this year's Walk for Hunger on Sunday, May 6. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. The Walk for Hunger supports 400 emergency food programs in 135 communities across the state.

Morning, I left for this clothing warehouse sale that had no sense of decency at all to offer anything smaller than XL in size, to think that it was proudly stated there that it's a "Sports Clothes Warehouse," not a "Super Duper Big ...

One of the two 'plus size' contestants in the current season of America's Next Top Model, Diana Zalewski, has just been eliminated from the contest. Apparently Diana failed to impress judges and was sent home because according to them she lacked the "fire and passion" required to be successful in the modeling industry.

BuddyTV.com have some excellent commentary on this elimination, as well as the whole issue with American's Next Top Model wanting to include more 'plus size' models in the contest. Diana has been in fact interviewed exclusively by BuddyTV.com and you can actually hear Diana recount her experiences being part of American's Next Top Model. Then in a very interesting article, Mel asks whether America's Next Top Model really want more 'plus size' models on the show. Great commentary and worth a read!

So this leaves Whitney Cunningham as the only remaining curvy model on the show. How long until she is eliminted you think? I don't mean to burst anyone's bubble here, but I think it will be another few years until we see a plus size model being crowned winner in America's Next Top Model. I hope I am proved wrong.

One of the two 'plus size' contestants in the current season of America's Next Top Model, Diana Zalewski, has just been eliminated from the contest. Apparently Diana failed to impress judges and was sent home because according to them ...

Curvy model and actress Chenese Lewis, who was the first ever woman to be crowned Miss Plus America in 2003, has this month made history twice by creating PlusPageantry.com. This will be the first and only website dedicated specifically to providing information and resources for plus size women interested in pageantry.

In her own words, Chenese says:

"I created Plus Pageantry to bring awareness and exposure to plus size women in pageantry which mainstream media outlets have given little or no recognition."

Plus Pageantry includes a compete (and growing) list of plus size pageants, link with information for both aspiring pageant participants and women who have won beauty pageants. The website also includes a message board which will be a great place to share experiences and information.

I am sure Plus Pageantry will become a great success, and I admire Chenese for putting her heart into this and creating a great place for plus size women interest in plus size pageant to get all the information they need, and most of all receive correct guidance.

Plus Pageantry includes a compete (and growing) list of plus size pageants, link with information for both aspiring pageant participants and women who have won beauty pageants. The website also includes a message board which will be a ...

Gone are the days of squeezing yourself into that torturous contraption they call a 'body shaper'! The ingenious folks at SPANX have designer the new Hide & Sleek Collection from a soft, comfortable fabric that won't cling to your clothes.

The Hi-Rise Smoother is perfect under dresses, pants, skirts and shorts. The Hide & Sleek Camisole is a must have underneath your favorite jersey tees or wispy voile tops. It even has a bottom hem that allows you to tuck it into your pants or skirts for a perfectly smooth finis. You will never want to get dressed without these again!

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