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Samantha Green wrote: Hire a hair/makeup person for your shoots. I'd also say I don't too much care for the first picture it's not doing anything for you INMO. Aug 29 07 10:37 am Link Devon Marie wrote: well, we do 4 cities a year and have the whole country to tour... we had a bunch of girls from WI drive into our Chicago search last year, and one of the winners was actually from WI... Aug 29 07 10:57 am Link Do you know how happy i'd be if I called McDonalds and said... I don't wanna get up to get to ya, can ya bring the food here and they actually did it!!!! I'd probably be like... 20 lbs heavier lol!!! Aug 29 07 10:59 am Link SWEETFACE SHOTS wrote: Added a new one to replace it - any better? Aug 29 07 11:07 am Link Samantha Green wrote: I'm not really feeling your hair. The photographer did a reat job with the lighting! Aug 29 07 11:11 am Link SWEETFACE SHOTS wrote: Was really windy in the Dakotas out in the country ... kinda sucked. Aug 29 07 11:14 am Link Okay, how about this one?  Aug 29 07 11:20 am Link SWEETFACE SHOTS wrote: Oh, I'm Totally ready for that tooo!! Aug 29 07 11:23 am Link SWEETFACE SHOTS wrote: Mmmmm ... McDonalds. I don't remember the last time I had a good bunch of french-fries. I could sure use some right now (Thanks to Nadi Aug 29 07 11:29 am Link Jasmine L wrote: I understand that but... I still like to see Variety. *sits in a corner by myself* Aug 29 07 11:37 am Link Jasmine L wrote: yerrrrrrrrrrrrrrmy! Aug 29 07 11:39 am Link SWEETFACE SHOTS wrote: I watched the show with a friend and we pretty much disected ever minute and really were taking notice of the styles of walking, and was a bit surprised at how many blondes were used. A little lack of diversity in my opinion. I think Crystal is beautiful, all the other models must have been at least 5'11" as crystal appeared noticably shorter. I know she is listed as 5'9". Is is possible she is a bit shorter?? Aug 29 07 11:45 am Link SWEETFACE SHOTS wrote: Who are YOU tellin!! Get outta that corner girl! Aug 29 07 11:46 am Link Michelle Renee wrote: The lack of diversity is really the only thing that bothered me with the show too. Aug 29 07 11:51 am Link good morning  Aug 29 07 11:53 am Link Jasmine L wrote: Haha, yes, I am seeing that. I often think I could easily get away with 5'10" as I am a bit over 5'9", but I do not think anyone would buy that I grew another inch. Aug 29 07 12:12 pm Link SWEETFACE SHOTS wrote: Can you just imagine. home delivered cinnamon melts. Aaaahhhhh yes Aug 29 07 12:21 pm Link Jasmine L wrote: No lie, i'm about to leave to get one lol!!! Aug 29 07 12:38 pm Link This is probably going to upset some people, but I'm officially stymied, and I gotta ask. What is specialty plus, exactly? Is it just a made-up label for models who aren't plus models, and who aren't content with just being plain old models, either? Is there a definition? Are there clients who request specialty plus in their castings? Do agencies sign girls who call themselves this? Does it describe a modeling demographic that consistently makes money? Is it used just to soothe the ego? What's the deal? Aug 29 07 12:59 pm Link Sita Mae Edwards wrote: I guess it's the same reason models call themselves alternative/goth models. Aug 29 07 01:09 pm Link Ask Chanel Renee - she works with several specialty plus models. Aug 29 07 01:26 pm Link Nevermind, took it upon myself to find a blog she had posted regarding this found at: blog.myspace.com/buxomentertainment Here goes: There has been much debate the past few months over the terms BBW Model and Plus Model. 10 years ago the term BBW meant something positive. A big beautiful confident woman. Now, it means something very different. The term applies to 300lbs and up, it's used to describe a fetish, it's used to describe fat women who do porn, and more importantly... We've learned that BBW does not always mean BEAUTIFUL. The term BBW is thrown around all over the place. And with the popularity of the internet and sites like MySpace where people are free to be whomever they want to be without rules and standards, it is used by just about anyone and everyone who is female and fat. So what about the term Plus Size? Your clothes are labeled Plus Size, therefore you are a plus size woman. Right? Sure... for the common folk. But in the world of Plus Size Modeling. That label is not always accurate. The plus size fashion industry does not recognize women who don't fall into it's very strict (and conservative) guidelines. For the most part, Plus Models are 5'8" and up, sizes 10-18 (and in some cases, 18 is pushing it.) Toned bodies, flatter tummies, minimal stretch marks, minimal arm flab, preportioned bust and bottom, etc. In other words, industry standard Plus Models aren't a whole lot different than a model like Tyra Banks. Unfortunately, there aren't nearly as many beautiful women who fit the bill, therefore the Plus Size Modeling Industry is small, tight knit, conservative, and some would say snobby. So, what about all the beautiful plus size women who are a few inches too short or a couple sizes too big to sign on with an agency? We call them Specialty Plus Models. Some people in the industry hate the term, and others think it's fitting. (They've also been called Commercial Models and Plus Talent) What's makes a Specialty Plus Model? Well as far as Buxom is concerned, a Specialty Plus Model is a woman who understands that she doesn't fit into the fashion industries mold, but still strives to be a model. She's not interested in BBW Modeling or porn. She carries herself in a classy intelligent manner, and she aspires to be the best fashion model she can be...not letting her height or size hold her back! Those are the kind of models Buxom is looking for. Special models who want to see the industry change even if it takes 50 years. Special models who are dedicated to size acceptance, self acceptance, self awareness, and self respect. Special models who know the difference between nudity and art, sensuality and porn, high fashion and poor taste. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Here is our handy dandy guide to modeling terms and categories. (This is based on OUR research, this does not reflect the opinion of everyone in the modeling industry) Read this and really think about what type of model you want to be. Straight Plus - Sizes 12-18, 5'8"+. Models like Fluvia, Emme, Tocara Jones, Madeline Figueroa, Lisa Scott, Angelikka, etc. "Straight Plus Models" are tall, toned, and fairly porpotionate. Pretty much a curvier thicker version of a skinny woman...including a realtively flat stomach, no stretch marks, double chins or apparent fat rolls. (Try Googling those names and check out their online portfolios.) You'll find Straight Plus models on runways, Lane Bryant Catalogs, Dove Commercials, etc. These type of models get signed to the plus size divisions of major modeling agencies in NY and L.A. Speciality Plus - Sizes 12-26, no height requirements. Models like, Charlie Curvada, Nahid Baghery, Nadirah Bahar, Michelle Krehl, Tiffany Kaelin, Lynda Ray Hamilton, Danielle Rhoten, Claudette Rangel, Kenna Piercy, Tasha Duff, Amanda Hussey, etc. Speciality Plus models have much curvier figures and are not always porportioned! (ie, small on top w/big butt or huge boobs, pearshaped, etc.) They have stretch marks, cellulite, even sagging breasts. They're less toned, yet... of course... still beautiful models! BBW Adult Modeling - Usually the first thing people think of when they hear "BBW Modeling" is fattie porn sites... well, they're usually right! Unfortunately, alot of fat women don't do enough research to find that there are OTHER avenues of plus modeling to get into, or they think they aren't good enough for regular modeling so they start with adult/erotic modeling. (However, there are alot of ladies that genuinely enjoy that type of modeling. And that's fine...) Most "models" are size 18-40 (general opinion is, "the bigger the better"). There are tons of BBW porn sites, as well as erotic BBW magazines (BBW Bunnies, BBW Angels, Bodacious Magazine, Big Butt Magazine, etc.) Sooo.... it all depends on what your shape is like, how tall you are, what size you are, and what type of modeling you want to do (fashion, commercial, erotic, etc.) Aug 29 07 01:33 pm Link Thank you, ladies. Aug 29 07 02:01 pm Link No problem, doll! Aug 29 07 02:14 pm Link for the record, I AM A SPECIALTY PLUS MODEL...  Aug 29 07 02:17 pm Link ROTFLMAO!!!! Aug 29 07 02:18 pm Link Damn straight!!!! Aug 29 07 02:19 pm Link Michael Anthony wrote: No honey you are THE Specialty Plus Model!! Aug 29 07 02:20 pm Link oooh my that is the best Aug 29 07 02:33 pm Link Jasmine L wrote: Y'all just wait til I get to my "high fashion/editorial" size. lol I'm gonna have a story then I'll have all of her work *muahahaha* Aug 29 07 02:40 pm Link Michael Anthony wrote: That picture is kick ass. Kinda hot. Aug 29 07 02:42 pm Link Nikki S. wrote: LOL...get em girl! Aug 29 07 03:01 pm Link Michael Anthony wrote: Straight up gansta.....werd! Cool photo Michael! Aug 29 07 03:36 pm Link Aug 29 07 03:41 pm Link uh oh, don't make me get out my self portrait! LOL Aug 29 07 03:55 pm Link kevbailey wrote: Let's see it! Aug 29 07 04:47 pm Link Amanda Boucher wrote: LOL somehow I knew you would be the one to request that! Aug 29 07 04:48 pm Link Aug 29 07 04:48 pm Link OMG .. I am so incredibly bored at work. It should be illegal to BE this bored! *sigh*  Aug 29 07 04:48 pm Link these double posts are killing me today Aug 29 07 04:50 pm Link |
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I'm going to get down to a 14 too...I'm determined.