New Jersey, January 14, 2013– One of the biggest plus size events in history is upon us as January 26th quickly approaches.  The NYC Plus Model Network is having a monumental casting for aspiring plus size models.  The Owner of NYC Plus Model Network, Ms. Joy Ashley had a vision to create an event that would give the Plus Size Model Community an opportunity to meet and work with casting directors and influential brands in the plus size industry.  Some of the top names in the plus size modeling and fashion industry have signed on to show support for this groundbreaking event.

Fashion design is defined as the art of the application of design and aesthetics or natural beauty to clothing and accessories.   Until the 1950s, fashionable clothing was predominately designed and manufactured on a made to measure or haute couture basis (French for high-fashion).  A couture garment was made to order for an individual customer, and was usually made from high-quality and expensive fabric, sewn with extreme attention to detail and finish, often using time-consuming and hand-executed techniques.  Notably, look and fit took priority over the cost of materials and the time it took to make.

About a week ago a very old friend tagged another highschool picture of me from before my plus size days... I could remember the very exact moment of when he took this picture!!! I was so excited to see this photo because it allowed me to see myself as I was... I was a size 7/8 ladies. Far from what is mostly accepted as plus size today. As I was observing my tiny wast and my lengthy arms I realized that I had been suffering from a nasty low self esteem disorder. I was 15 or 16 in this photo even then I can recall always baggering myself about my size... I had wanted to be the typical supermodel size 2 like all the other gorogeous girls in my athletics classes. At this time more then ten years ago worrying about a muffin top was the least  to be concerned about!