Fall is here and the busy industry season has begun.  If you are a model and had some down time during the summer months, it's time to dust off the models bag and get back in tip-top shape. Castings, go sees and model calls are here! Modeling agencies throughout the US are cleaning up the boards and looking for fresh faces, so this is your time to show them who you are. If you are looking for tips about the type of shots agencies are looking for, click here.

PLUS Model Magazine is holding its first of several model searches throughout the US this October 24th at the Love Your Body Day event in Los Angeles. The winner will win a one-year exclusive contract with Brand Model & Talent Agency, a campaign with Hips and Curves and the cover and editorial of PLUS Model Magazine. Click here for full details and to pre-register.

The PSIP (PLUSsizeindustry.com) has been HIGHLY successful within its' first month since the upgrade. One of the Directory models, Denise Bidot,  was signed with an agency... Make sure to read her story in this month's issue!  And more PSIP members have also been booked for TV opportunities, photography TFP's, showroom as well as fit jobs!  We are excited to be able to provide a place for models to shine and be seen for job opportunities. Don't miss an opportunity... If you have not signed up go to www.plussizeindustry.com.

In this issue we pushed and pushed and tore the envelope wide open with our 'Dare to Love Your Body' Editorial. While Glamour Magazine featured the beautiful Lizzie Miller "au Natural" PLUS is bringing women of all shapes, sizes and ethnicities with only their confidence to embrace.  Join the conversation... tell us what you think of our fabulous ladies in the revamped PLUS Blog!

And speaking of the blog... we have a new section for you to check out in October... we want to know what YOU "Dare to Wear!"  Check it out...

In our last issue Gigi Biggins shared her poll results with PLUS. Many viewers were not happy with the show 'More to Love' but in this issue we speak to former PLUS Editorial Model and 'More to Loves' contestant Anna Kleinsorge. Anna speaks about finding love, living with 'cameras' and the truth behind reality TV.

With a new season comes new fashion finds – in this issue we bring you great fashion finds from $25 to $50 with Marisa Balletti, how to put a fabulous Fall Wardrobe together by West Coast Style Editor Reah Norman and how to top it all off with primer so your flawless skin can shine through with Beauty Editor Artemis.

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As always... keep thriving in your curves...

Maddy Figueroa-Jones
and the PLUS Model Magazine Team
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