CURVES OF STRENGTH - Where Curves Can Do It All!
We both noticed a lot of change once the world suffered through the pandemic. We felt the excitement of celebrating one another was low so curating a fresh brand would help lift the moral of our community of friends, family, and future brand partnerships. Joy had a wonderful idea and then reached out to Sheena to join forces to bring C.O.S to the surface.
Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. 2022 - Tazah Richardson
Tazah Richardson has been a fixture on the DMV plus size fashion scene since 2006. Her career as a Plus-Size Model, Modeling Coach, Make-Up Artist, and now the current reigning Ms. Full-Figured D.M.V. 2022 has permitted her opportunities from print to runway to television appearances both nationwide and abroad internationally, all as a freelance model. She attributes much of my success to keeping a positive attitude while navigating the, sometimes not so glamorous, plus modeling industry.
Ms. Exquisite Full-Figured D.M.V. 2022 - NECOL SCOTT
Originally my reason for competing so many times is because I was a sore loser. I HATE TO LOSE. To me it triggered some of my past traumas, where people told me I wasn't good enough. For me, I felt like I had to show people I was better than what they thought I was. Truth of the matter is, I needed to prove to myself that I was worthy enough. I believed them, to be honest, but I didn't want them to know I did.
MS. FULL-FIGURED DMV PLUS 2022 - KELLYE BEATHEA
Having a passion for both communications and law, her work philosophy is that journalism is lawyering with a pen. Upon graduating law school, Kellye decided to focus her career in journalism and communications strategy. She takes pride in translating the “complicated” into layman’s terms for the public, and her work reflects her proficiency in these respective fields.
ZAK BELL: THE BRAINS BEHIND THE BRANDS JON MARC COLLECTIONS AND NATIONAL CURVES DAY INC.
Her passion for self-love and self-care turned into her ministry by birthing National Curves Day in October 2015. A day once founded for women to love who they see in the mirror quickly became CoEd and all-inclusive by late summer 2017 through the award-winning non-profit National Curves Day Inc., where she serves as Co-Founder and President.
CELEBRATING BIG AND TALL MONTH WITH JOHNNY BIGG
Johnny Bigg has become one of the of the biggest supporting big and tall men’s brand. Finding clothing for bigger bodies continue to be a problem, even in the days when everyone claims to be inclusive. But Johnny Bigg continues to answer the call and solve a problem.
LA’TOYA NICOLE FLETCHER- SUICIDE TO SUCCESS; A STORY TO BE HEARD
Meet La’Toya Nicole Fletcher and read about how her failed suicide attempt became the driving force behind her success.
DR. JACQUIE HADNOT. LEADER. ORGANIZER. PHILANTHROPIST.
Dr. Jacquie Hadnot is an 8x national and international best-selling author, cleric, entrepreneurial enthusiast, and CEO and Founder of Fragrances by Mallie Boushaye, Mallie Boushaye Essentials and Purpose Life Coaching, LLC.
MODEL SPOTLIGHT: DIAMOND CASH
Diamond Cash is a Plus Size Model based in Atlanta, Georgia. By profession she is a Master Social Worker and the author of “Overcoming: Affirmations for Your Success”, a self-help guidebook. She is originally from Detroit, Michigan and currently serves children & families in the Metro Atlanta area.
MADELINE JONES STEPS INTO THE FASHION DESIGN ARENA WITH everydayJONES
PLUS Model Magazine editor and co-owner Madeline Jones is stepping into the fashion design arena with her first collection launching alongside television powerhouse, The Home Shopping Network.
RASHEEDAH NICOLES WILLIAMS TALKS ABOUT A MOTHER’S LOVE AND HOW SHE SAW IT ALL
Meet Rasheedah Williams. The lovely passionate woman from beautiful state of Virginia. She began modeling seven years ago and hasn’t slowed down yet. She is the current Face for Size Overrated Magazine. Throughout her career she has had the opportunity to model for several boutique brands like Sealed With A Kiss and Curvy Sense. Rasheedah has been featured on several book covers and in a few plus magazines. She also entered and won the first Show Off Your Fluff Contest. Rasheedah is also a brand ambassador for My Beautiful Fluff.
The Glow-Up with Ricki Larmour
Ricki’s biggest dream from the age of four was to become a dancer. She began formal dance training at five years old and continued until the age of eighteen. Although that path did not flourish in a career, it instilled the sense of power and discipline necessary to overcome the vast obstacles throughout her journey.
Proud Pride Mom, Heidy Jantzen, shares her story of unconditional love.
Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down for a business meeting with Heidy. She’d come to New York and wanted to meet up for dinner. I absolutely jumped at the opportunity to do so because we don’t always get the chance to meet some of the professionals that we publish in Queen Size Magazine.
Mimi’s fight with depression and Anxiety
Entrepreneur and Influencer, Mimi Aqila Benjamin, opens up about how she functions with depression and anxiety while building an empire.
Autism Awareness Month Featuring Shekira and Jaiden of Jai at Play!
As we honor National Autism Awareness month it is super important to remember that, individuals with autism are different, and never less. Individuals on the spectrum can do or be anything that they aspire to be, with love and support from others around them. Meet this mother/son duo who are using their platform and experiences to empower, inspire, and educate others, helping them to reach to meet their full potential, by striving to live a very healthy and rewarding life.
SOHO WELCOMES FIRST EVER NYFW BLK - Founder, Nichole M. Bess
During Black History Month Fashion Week returns to the streets of Manhattan, the winds of change are stirring. In honor and tribute to the Black giants of the fashion industry, who have shaped and styled our contemporary raiment and coiffure, among them legendary Vogue EAL Andre Leon Talley, wardrobe icon Dapper Afrika, peerless stylist Taijuan Wilcox, global couturier Fashenelle and the whole pantheon of great Black designers and stylists who have joined the Ancestors, comes NYFW BLK.
THE WOMAN BEHIND THE ENJOY CURVES BRAND GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Meet the woman behind the EnJoy Curves brand. Joy opens up about how she fell “In Like” with a gay man.
NATALIA ME’GAN BEAUTY
Black-owned natural beauty products brand Natalia Me’Gan is proud to announce the release of their latest looks in hair extension design, just in time for the holiday season!
December 2021 Holiday Issue
Featuring designs from Sante Grace by celebrity talent agent Tracy Christian.
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