The ‘ideal’ of beauty today is a skewed one and one that is historically divergent from previously held views.  Previously, thinness was always considered synonymous with malnourishment, weakness, lack of prosperity and even suspect fecundity.

Consider the Venus Figurines, particularly Venus of Willendorf (pictured here) thought to date back about 35,000 years, which are considered to be some of the oldest ceramics known, and the earliest works of prehistoric art ever found.

Wide hips, a rounded belly and breasts were obviously prerequisites for the female form to be considered worthy of being worshiped as a fertility goddess or mother goddess.

Now contrast this with the pictures of models in recent times; Continue Reading…

My own personal hall of fame consists of famous and beautiful women – both current and past. They are confident Hollywood celebrities who've inspired us to look and feel "sexy at any size" …  My top 10 famous plus size models / celebrities are –

1.       Anna Nicole Smith, former legendary Guess Model, Playboy's Playmate of the Year 1993 and pop sex culture icon.

2.       Kristie Alley TV personality and film star – star of Showtime TV Show "Fat Actress" detailing life of overweight actress in Hollywood and former Jenny Craig spokeswoman.

3.       Tocarra Jones, starred in "America's Next Top Model" and "Celebrity Fit Club" episode "telling off the judge" about her weight. Continue Reading…

Obviously no one who is just starting out in any kind of job is going to have any kind of experience to talk about, but one has to make a start somewhere.  So how can one become a plus size model? What can you do to make that all important start when you have no experience?

One you can get informed and educated about fashion. This means that you know about the latest trends and fashions – subscribe to magazines, attend fashion shows, read up about designers and fashion weeks and so on.

It also means that you develop a sense of style your very own. You need to figure out how to dress clever for your body type and size. You cannot be a model unless you know how to project yourself in the best possible manner.

You need to bone up on proper make up tactics, and understand more about your own skin, to see what looks good on you, and what just won’t work.

You also know how to carry yourself, and be able to walk confidently and with a good posture. Practice walking and posing, and figure out your best angles – you can ask a friend to take photos and videos and help you out with this before a professional photographer develop a portfolio for you or before you approach a modeling agency.