January is always a time where media puts a strong emphasis on diets and detoxes. It instantly creates a heightened negativity towards bodies. As a result I thought this post would be a welcomed reminder of some body positivity. I’ve put together a selection of just some inspiring chica’s in my industry. These women own their curves and embrace them and some of whom are very close friends of mine in the modeling world. Don’t get me wrong I think exercise is important, I love working out to keeping fit and keeping my curves in check. I just think its important to remind yourself that comparing yourself to medias expectations of ‘perfect bodies’ is unrealistic. But finding ways to be confident in your own skin is the best thing you will ever do. Philomena Kwao: size 16
Philomena, British born of Ghanaian descent is currently rocking her curves on various photoshoots around the globe. We met on set at a Models 1 Curve photoshoot two years ago while she was finishing her M.A. With both beauty and brains she is the most recent plus size model and ambassador for top U.S brand Torrid.
Denise Bidot ( New York ) size 18
Denise Bidot is a regular face of Forever 21, Lane Bryant and Nordstrom. She has made many T.V appearances in her career including HBO Latino’s ‘Habla Women’ and Nuvo TV’s ‘Curvy Girls’ and catches the attention of many with her curvacious figure.
Emily Keller : Australia size 12 -14
The Australian beauty and talented dancer now spends her time working in London whilst being represented by a number of international agencies. Her last campaign was for Matalan along with numerous editorial spreads.
Shareefa J (size 14) and Jada Sezer (size 16) UK
Both of these ladies have been part of a wide range of body positive shoots most notably for the ‘Swimsuits For All’ U.S campaign. It took the media by storm showing all kinds of busts and curves in a sexy and fierce light.
Clementine Desseaux : France size 16 -18
This French beauty has built quite a name for herself, rocking her curves with brands such as Evans, Simply Be, Igigi and various U.S brands not to mention a regular face of H&M’s plus size collection internationally.
Katy Syme: U.K / N.Y size 14
This red haired beauty shined on the New York Fashion Week catwalks with Chromat then on to make fashion history with fellow curvy models at Evans London Fashion Week show. She has world with a huge number of American clients already since moving to New York only a short time ago.
Carina Behrens : Germany size 18
Carina and I met on set three years ago in Germany. Her personality and sweetness leaves an everlasting impression. Her curves have landing her many campaigns in Germany and europe including a number of spreads with Penningtons U.S.A.
Fluvia Lacerda Brazil: size 18 -20
From Vogue Italia, to Plus Model Magazine, Fluvia’s confidence is simply contagious. While being stylish and chic, this mum of two manages to juggle model life with mummy life to exceptional lengths. Lou. x
