Two posts in one day! I am so excited. What now, you ask?

Crystal Renn in French Vogue’s 90th (is it that old?) Anniversary issue!

A plus size model eating for all of eternity. Cannot be?!  Hahahahahaha!

Photo: Terry Richardson for French Vogue

Is this way over the top? What kind of statement is she trying to make?  There is no doubt, Crystal has done a lot for modeling and plus size modeling and just when we think she is going mainstream, she shocks us again.

Seriously?

Too much? No big deal? About time to break some taboos?   What do you think?

Is that an octopus?

What next?

So, what is the deal with the ABC and Fox Networks?

I have been watching with disbelief this past week about the controversy around the Lane Bryant commercial featuring plus size model Ashley Graham (who looks beautiful in that LB commercial, by the way) and both networks’ refusal to air the commercial citing that it was too “hot” for prime time.

What are all of the Victoria’s Secret commercials classified as then? Wholesome family viewing?

Interesting. ABC-TV and the Fox Network have apparently made some concessions regarding their initial decision and have moved the commercial’s air time closer to the end of the “family viewing hour.”

Great timing ABC and Fox! Especially when there has been so much favorable publicity and advertisements about showing women of all sizes. And I am sure Lane Bryant is thrilled that you really helped boost their sales. (or did the LB marketing dept. plan this whole thing to focus attention on their commercial?) And, Ashely certainly does not need help getting more work. She is naked in Oprah’s magazine this month. But, I am sure you have boosted Ashley’s worth as well.

What do you think? Is it time for diversity training over at the two networks?

If so, I would be glad to assist.

More as it happens. Jodell

Will the fashion world make room for women of all sizes on the catwalk? Time will tell.  While I think we have made some headway with the inclusion of real women in fashion magazines, can plus size women and women of all sizes eventually make it to the runway or does prejudice go too deep?   This segment was on CBS Sunday Morning on November 8, 2009. Take a look. What do you think?

So, You Think You’ve Got Style?

We love modeling contests that promote plus size style and we know this one’s a winner!

Our friends over at Forever 21 just let us in on the scoop for their Faith 21 Most Stylish Gal Model Search and we just had to share it with you! It sounds like way too much fun!

With Mia Tyler serving as guest judge and a chance to win a photo shoot with the pros at Faith 21, airfare and hotel accommodations for two to L.A., and a $500 shopping spree at a Forever 21 location, you can’t miss! Just think! Your photo shoot session images can be used in an upcoming Faith 21 campaign and on-line promotion!

So, what are you waiting for? Go on, show off your trendsetting mode and enter now and you can be well on your way to L.A.!

To enter, all you need to do is to submit your most stylish look wearing an item from Faith 21 by 11:59 p.m. PT on November 18, 2009.

That’s not all! The second place winner receives a $400 Faith 21 E-certificate and the third place winner receives a $250 Faith 21 E-certificate.

There’s more! Everyone can celebrate style and receive 10% off at checkout using Promo Code: Faith21Contest with a minimum $40 online order until December 7. 2009.

Be sure to check out Contest Rules and Regulations for photo specifications and other important entry details.

What a great opportunity from Faith 21. 

We can’t wait to see who wins! It could be you! Yes, it could!

Fashion for the Majority! You bet!

The only independent print magazine devoted to plus size fashion, I know you will want to subscribe to this magazine.  Skorch will be available on line until the end of the year with its inaugural issue coming in September and then goes to print beginning in 2010! Subscriptions are $15 and $25. That’s it!  Isn’t that a deal?

Want to see what some Skorch history?