Tag Archive: Modeling

The Plus Academy VIRGINIA Spring 2011 Open House Info


UPDATED FEBRUARY 12, 2011: THIS OPEN HOUSE IS NOW CANCELLED AND INSTEAD WE WILL JUST BE DOING THE “ProjectCURVES™” EVENT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2011!!!   I announced yesterday that I will be… Continue reading

The Curvy Girl of the Day: “The Ashley’s In Love Feature Model….Sunni Diggs”


I am pleased to present my first “Curvy Girl of the Day” for this year, Ms. Sunni Diggs. I first met Sunni back in 2006 I believe and we have seen each other… Continue reading

“The Bella Styles Casting Call & Modeling Tips”


I’ve been debating whether or not to do this post for a few weeks now but I feel that maybe it may help a few inspiring models along the way. When I held… Continue reading

“Bella Styles Presents….. “Ashley’s in Love Fashion Showcase”


I’m so very pleased to announce that on behalf of myself and Ashley Stewart we will be presenting a Valentine’s fashion showcase entitled,  “Ashley’s in Love”. This event will be held on Friday, February 4,… Continue reading

Kai Morae Is the New Face of Apple Bottoms


Thanks to my fellow Plus Academy Director Tonya for showing me this pic, I discovered that Kai Morae, the curvy model daughter of famed actress Lisa-Raye McCoy, is the new face of rapper… Continue reading

The One Stop Plus Fall 2011 Fashion Show


Back in September I attended the OneStopPlus fashion show in NYC which was the first ever plus-size fashion show during “Mercedes Benz/New York Fashion Week”. Top curvy models such as Toccara and Emme… Continue reading

The Bella Styles Model Call Today at Ashley Stewart: Pics, Video & Blog


Today I had my model call at Ashley Stewart at Whiteoak Village Mall here in Richmond, Virginia. The event went off without a hitch. I had models come from as far as Maryland… Continue reading

Crystal Renn Is the New Face of Jimmy Choo


Well, well, well, what do we have here. (Former) plus-size model Crystal Renn is the new face of designer Jimmy Choo’s Spring/Summer 2011 ad campaign. Crystal is replacing model Amber Valetta. Over the… Continue reading

My Segment on CBS “Virginia This Morning”


Today I had the absolute honor of being a guest on Richmond’s CBS show “Virginia This Morning”. I was interviewed by host Cheryl Miller and Jessica Noll.  Those two ladies are so sweet and made… Continue reading

REMINDER: “The Bella Styles Model Call” Is This Coming Saturday, January 8, 2011


Just a reminder of my model call at Ashley Stewart this upcoming Saturday. I’m looking for straight-size & plus-size both male and female models. The time will be from 2pm-6pm at Ashley Stewart… Continue reading