Category Archive: Model Training & Classes

The Plus Academy VIRGINIA: Day 1 “The Business of Modeling” (Fall 2010)


Today was the first day of classes for the Fall session of  The Plus Academy VIRGINIA. Today’s topic was “The Business of Modeling” and the class was instructed by Ms. Linda Scott of… Continue reading

R & B singer Kelly Price Joins the Roster for “Full Figured Fashion Week(end)™”


via Marie Denee “The Curvy Fashionista”: With less than a month to go, Full Figured Fashion Week (end)™ adds full figured and fabulous R&B singer, Kelly Price to host the silent charity auction-… Continue reading

The Plus Academy VIRGINIA Fall Open House at The Avenue (Review & Pics)


I must say that today was another very successful Open House of The Plus Academy VIRGINIA. Thank you to all the ladies who came from near and far to sign up. (Special shout out to… Continue reading

UPDATE: “Full Figured Fashion Week(end)™ Los Angeles”


Full Figured Fashion Week(end)™ Brings the Best of Plus-Size Fashion to Los Angeles Fashionistas–October 28th-30th, 2010 New York, NY. Gwen DeVoe worked for decades to get full-figured fashion, models and designers respect and… Continue reading

The B-Styles Curvy Girl of the Day: “Tiffany “Tip” Jones”


Tiffany “Tip” Jones is most recognized for her appearance as a finalist on Mo’Nique’s F.A.T. Chance (The Oxygen Network) during its second season. Shortly after her appearance on the show, her involvement in… Continue reading

Open House Info for “The Plus Academy” Locations:


The Fall 2010 enrollment session is now open for various Plus Academy locations. The Plus Academy is the leading model training and development program, exclusively for plus size women. Our classes are taught by… Continue reading

The 2nd Open House for “The Plus Academy VIRGINIA” on Saturday, September 25th!


For those aspiring plus-size models who may have missed out on the 1st Plus Academy VIRGINIA Open House here’s your chance to register with me to take advantage of the Fall 2010 semester… Continue reading

New “Plus Academy” Locations just announced…..


I’m very excited to share with you all the great news that new locations of “The Plus Academy” have been announced. Please welcome Dallas, Charlotte and New Mexico to the team. I’m honored… Continue reading

The Plus Academy, Gwen DeVoe, Sonsi & Plus Model Magazine on “Mary Knows Best”


Did you catch the SyFy show “Mary Knows Best” last night? The Plus Academy, Gwen Devoe, Sonsi and Plus Model Magazine were represented. Mary’s daughter Jackie Sullivan is interested in getting into plus-size… Continue reading

The Plus Academy VIRGINIA Open House: Saturday, August 7, 2010


Please plan on joining us THIS Saturday, August 7th from 1pm-4pm at Ashley Stewart at Whiteoak Village Mall in Richmond, Virginia. We will be having the Open House for The Plus Academy VIRGINIA’s… Continue reading