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MP Model Off Duty: Heather Hazzan

Madison Plus — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:36 +0000

What a impact a dress makes! Heather came into our office spinning in her flouncy All Saints dress that she picked up on sale while in NYC. Her red lip finished off the outfit and it is every bit of accessory that she needed.

Name: Heather Hazzan
Agency: MUSE
Favorite Designer: Marc Jacobs
Favorite Place to Shop: All Saints, BCBG and Nordstrom Rack
City You Love to Visit: Paris
Must have item for Spring ’12: Edgy Leggings

Photographer, Victoria Janashvili Shoots Wilhelmenia!

Madison Plus — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:28:33 +0000

Victoria Janashvili, New York City based photographer known for her portraits/lingerie/plus size photographs shoots for Wilhelmina Models featuring plus models, Joanne Borgella, Jenn Maitland, and Katya Zharkova!

Joanne Borgella
Make-up and Hair: Julia S Dalton Brush

Jenn Maitland
Make-up and Hair: Enid Seymore

Katya Zharkova
Make-up and Hair: Katya Zharkova

Erika Demmer Nominated for Hungarian GLAMOUR Women of the Year 2012

Madison Plus — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:42:45 +0000

One of our favorite plus models, Erika Demmer, has been nominated for “Best Model of 2012” for the Hungarian Glamour Women of the Year Award! This will be the first time a plus model has been nominated for the best female model award category! The decision will be made on March 22nd at the Glamour Women of the Year 2012 Gala. “I hope this news can give some self-confidence for all curvy women out there, to see, that size doesn’t matter! You can feel yourself beautiful in every size,” said Erika. We are so happy for you, Erika! Congratulations!

Fine Bauer for Passionata

Madison Plus — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:06:49 +0000

We we’re so thrilled when MUSE NYC plus size model (and our MOD for the week), Fine Bauer, sent us new images she shot for Passionata Lingerie. She also sent along her magazine feature and some of the hang tags that have Fine’s beautiful images on them!

We are all such fans of Fine and these shots are HOT! Just in time to for Valentine’s Day!

Model: Fine Bauer
Agency: MUSE NYC, Dominique Models
Photographer: Alexandre Weingarten
Location: Paris
Collection: Winter 11/12 Joulies Courbes
Brand: Passionata Lingerie

Are you loving the looks on Fine?

Plus Size Moments of 2011: MUSE NYC Launches Plus Board

Madison Plus — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:21 +0000

2011 has been a monumental year for the world of plus models. Muse NYC launched their new Plus Size Division with ex-plus model Becca Thorpe heading the wheel. We’re so thrilled to see more high-end modeling agencies are now entering the plus world.

MP Holiday Wishes: Penelope Benson

Madison Plus — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:00:11 +0000

This holiday season I wish for.. a big box of goodies from Net-a-Porter! And for the sun to come out from behind all the grey in Sydney right now.. I want to enjoy summer, take time out for myself, enjoy the calm, rest and spend time with the people I love and who love me back… I hope everyone’s wishes come true this Christmas.

While gearing up for the holidays, we couldn’t resist finding out what our favorite friends holiday wishes are for this year! We asked only our closest MP friends to send us in their hopes and wishes for this holiday season and we will be sharing them exclusively for you in our newest feature “MP Holiday Wishes.” What are you wishing for this holiday season?

Milk Management Promo

Madison Plus — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:03:34 +0000

Milk Management is one of our top fav’s when it comes to plus size modeling agencies, founded by former model Anna Shillinglaw in 2011. Their models portray classy, sophisticated and sexy looks and are a true inspiration in the plus size industry. We love working with the Milk Management team whom constantly creates stunning images of their beautiful curvy models such as Camilla Hansen, Robyn Lawley, Danielle van Grondelle, and Lizzie Miller. Check out some industry leaders Milk has already worked with and their lovely features below!

MP Model Off Duty: Laura Wells

Madison Plus — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:00:51 +0000

Is it bad to claim favorites? Then call me bad! I just love it when Laura Wells stops by the studio. She is one of our fan favorites, has great style and knows how to show it off. I love the details in her beetle bracelet and her American Apparel vintage red leather skirt. Fashion is in the details!

Name: Laura Wells
Agency: Wilhelmina, BGM Australia, Hughes models 12+ UK
Hometown: Sydney, Australia
Favorite Destination: To many to choose!: Sydney, Hawaii, Istanbul, Croatia
Way to Relax: A good book at the beach!
Fav Fashion Decade: 70′s + the 90′s Hypercolour T-shirt!
Fav item in Your Closet: Steve Madden Wedge Heel 3-Way Boots!

MP Model Off Duty: Leona Palmer

Madison Plus — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:00:45 +0000

We saw Leona Palmer fresh off of a trip to see the Northern Lights in Alaska. She stopped by our studio so we could capture her vintage style and we got to find out about her quest for the perfect yellow eye shadow and how she found it in the least likely place – Duane Reade!

Name: Leona Palmer
Agency: Wilhelmina
Hometown: Random Lake, WI
Nickname: Lee
Favorite Place to Shop: I shop everywhere. I don’t care where it’s from as long as it’s what I’m looking for!
Define Your Style in 4 Words: Country, vintage, eclectic, indie-chic
Style Icon: Jackie O, Audry Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe
Must-have Item of the Season: Vintage, US Navy Sailor Peacoat

New Shots of Plus Model Harriet!

Madison Plus — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:15:19 +0000

We got our hands on these lovely new photos of Muse Model Management‘s Harriet, styled and photographed by Samantha West with hair and make up by Claudia Lake. The natural lighting in these photographs really set the tone and mood of the photo shoot and we love the seductiveness in her looks! What do you think of these new shots?

MUSE NYC Launches Plus Board

Madison Plus — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:45:32 +0000

MUSE NYC has launched their new plus size board on their website today, headed by ex-plus model, Becca Thorpe. They are repping names such as Lizzie Miller, Camilla Hansen, and Danielle van Grondelle! We are looking forward to watching this board grow and working with all these beautiful ladies!

MP Model Off Duty: Lizzie Miller

Madison Plus — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:00:30 +0000

At the Wilhelmina office, Lizzie Miller’s infusion of California style makes us want to soak up the sun!

Name: Lizzie Miller
Agency: Wilhelmina
Nickname: My nickname is Lizzie! Or Lizard, Lizzy Liz, whatever floats your boat haha.
Favorite Place to Shop: Mystique boutique, Urban Outfitters, BCBG Max Azria, DSW
Define Your Style in Four Words: Glamorous, sexy, classy with Funk
Style Icon: Mila Kunis
Must-Have Item for the Season: my Steve Madden braided gold sandals-they go with almost anything!

Lizzie’s look is a testament to the versatility of black skinny jeans and black flats as a great foundation for any style!

Shop Lizzie’s Look

MP Model Off Duty: Alexandra Elise

Madison Plus — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:04:06 +0000

Texas native and America’s Next Top Model alumni Alexandra Elise stopped by the MP office for us to capture her “off duty” style.

Name: Alexandra Elise
Agency: Wilhelmenia
Hometown: Kerrville, TX
Nickname: Walex, Wel or Wally
Favorite Place to Shop: LF Soho, All Saints, Star Struck Vintage
Define Your Style in 4 Words: chic, what fits best, showing the curves
Style Icon: Diane Kruger, Florence Welch
Must-have Item of the Season: Motorcycle boots, rompers/onesies with a waist-cinching belt, simple layered necklaces

Shop Alexandra’s look:

Piperlime – Steve Madden Troopa Boots
Torrid – Brown Braided Jean Belt
Torrid – Floral Ruffle Tube Romper
Shopbop – Gorjana Love Bird Necklace
Shopbop – Pave Arrow Drop Necklace

More Robyn Lawley in Vogue Italia

Madison Plus — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:18:27 +0000

We had to post these and as soon as we get better scans we’ll be sure to share. We just couldn’t wait to give a glimpse of some beautiful Robyn Lawley shots in the Vogue Italia June 2011 issue!

We can’t decide which one we like the most! What’s your vote?

Photographed by Pierpaolo Ferrari Styled by Giulio Martinelli

Chella Ferrow for Curves for Change 5k

Madison Plus — Wed, 11 May 2011 17:21:54 +0000

Avenue is presenting the Curves for Change Fundraiser 5k supporting the empowerment of women and girls on Thursday, May 19th, 2011. Madison Plus is the official media sponsor of the event and we could not be more proud. Come out and help us raise money for two great organizations- The Komera Project and Hardy Girls Healthy Women. For full event details and how to register, please visit the official Curves for Change website.

To celebrate this great fundraiser, we have asked each model that will be participating in the 5k to tell us why they are personally connected to the cause. Find out here why plus model Chella Ferrow is running!

“I run…

…because a mile in my shoes can give shoes to the shoeless.

…because 5ks changes 5 lives.

…because the beat of my heart and the will of my feet can change lives.

…because a mile in my shoes is worth a thousand with none.”

-Chella Ferrow

There are ONLY 300 spots available for this run/walk so you better register quickly here! Today, there are only remaining.

Why are you running the Curves for Change 5k?