One of the two ‘plus size’ contestants in the current season of America’s Next Top Model, Diana Zalewski, has just been eliminated from the contest. Apparently Diana failed to impress judges and was sent home because according to them she lacked the “fire and passion” required to be successful in the modeling industry.

BuddyTV.com have some excellent commentary on this elimination, as well as the whole issue with American’s Next Top Model wanting to include more ‘plus size’ models in the contest. Diana has been in fact interviewed exclusively by BuddyTV.com and you can actually hear Diana recount her experiences being part of American’s Next Top Model. Then in a very interesting article, Mel asks whether America’s Next Top Model really want more ‘plus size’ models on the show. Great commentary and worth a read!

So this leaves Whitney Cunningham as the only remaining curvy model on the show. How long until she is eliminted you think? I don’t mean to burst anyone’s bubble here, but I think it will be another few years until we see a plus size model being crowned winner in America’s Next Top Model. I hope I am proved wrong.

Curvy model and actress Chenese Lewis, who was the first ever woman to be crowned Miss Plus America in 2003, has this month made history twice by creating PlusPageantry.com. This will be the first and only website dedicated specifically to providing information and resources for plus size women interested in pageantry.

In her own words, Chenese says:

“I created Plus Pageantry to bring awareness and exposure to plus size women in pageantry which mainstream media outlets have given little or no recognition.”

Plus Pageantry includes a compete (and growing) list of plus size pageants, link with information for both aspiring pageant participants and women who have won beauty pageants. The website also includes a message board which will be a great place to share experiences and information.

I am sure Plus Pageantry will become a great success, and I admire Chenese for putting her heart into this and creating a great place for plus size women interest in plus size pageant to get all the information they need, and most of all receive correct guidance.

Gone are the days of squeezing yourself into that torturous contraption they call a ‘body shaper’! The ingenious folks at SPANX have designer the new Hide & Sleek Collection from a soft, comfortable fabric that won’t cling to your clothes.

The Hi-Rise Smoother is perfect under dresses, pants, skirts and shorts. The Hide & Sleek Camisole is a must have underneath your favorite jersey tees or wispy voile tops. It even has a bottom hem that allows you to tuck it into your pants or skirts for a perfectly smooth finis. You will never want to get dressed without these again!

So shape up your curves today, see the SPANX collection available a Kiyonna.

Wohooooo! I’m please to announced today that The Plus Size Clothing Scoop has been awarded The Blog of the Day Award.

I thought this was pretty cool so I wanted to share the news with you all. I’d also like to take this opportunity to encourage readers to comment on the posts. If you have something to say, please say it! I appreciate you feedback greatly, as well as comments and suggestions.

Most plus size ladies, who often shop online, know that Hips and Curves is one of the most popular plus size lingerie stores found online, as it provides curvy ladies with a vast selection of lingerie and intimate apparel to suit anyone’s tastes. It also provides ample accessories which should satisfy your needs, or at least we hope they do!

Hips and Curves complement and enhance their visitors’ shopping experience with various tips and articles on their website, aimed to help shoppers and give them tips, obviously in the love and bedroom departments.

Here is one of their latest…

You may not be bold enough to wear a boa with a power suit but it makes a great accessory with “Moulin Rouge” style bustier, like the embroidered long-line bustier or a peek-a-boo open front bra.

So go on… be adventurous and sexy with your curvaceous figure! For more inspiration and tips remember to visit Hips and Curves.

I have just heard from Dorez today, who happens to be plus size fashion designer Anna Nicole’s mother, and an essential part of the Jahqoi team. Dorez informed me that the Jahqoi website has been given a complete revamp. Of course, I quickly visited http://www.jahqoi.com to check out the new website design, and I must say the revamp works for me.

I feel that the Jahqoi website is now better structured, and makes navigation around the site better and easier. The layout probably helps visitors get to the items they are looking for more efficiently. Also, the information available is more detailed, which makes for a more complete shopping experience. I believe this revamp will definitely boost Jahqoi’s popularity with full figured women, worldwide.

Let me not forget to mention that along with this excellent website revamp, Jahqoi have knocked quite a bit off the price of many items! So what better time can there be to visit Jahqoi and see what they offer?

Plus size tankinis at Swimsuits For All are currently on sale! You can get 20% off tankinis by using coupon code tank20 during checkout.

Swimsuits For All are also taking 30% off Jordan Taylor cover ups, when you use coupon code taylor30 during checkout.

These coupon codes will expire at the end of the month, on March 31st, so shop today!

Milo F. Bryant, a certified fitness professional, gives some great advice this month, for plus size folks who would like to start attending the gym, in an article for The Eagle. Milo rightly comments that many over-sized people never manage to get themselves to exercise at a local gym or fitness center because they fear being “gawked at”. He also goes on to give some tips on what to think about to try and overcome putting to much weight to these “gawks” and not letting them get in your way.

I must admit I have felt this sensation many times, and even when I did get myself to the gym getting over those stares from skinny people take a little bit of getting used to. But don’t let these stares and people get in the way of your exercise. Let them look. Who cares?

Catherines will tomorrow be holding their Customer Appreciation Sale. For one day only, Sunday 25th March, you can save 40% on regular-price and clearance items at Catherines.

Here are the details:

• No coupon required
• Save 40% on entire stock of regular-price and clearance items
• Valid on 25th March only, online until 11:59pm PT and in stores until closing

In addition, Catherines also have the following ongoing promotions, which expire on 3rd May, 2007:

• 20% off any purchase (no minimum). Promo code 776813909
• Save $20 on any order of $70 or more. Promo code 776814204
• Free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Promo code 776814303

I went around the high street shops this morning. It’s a beautiful day here today, although it is quite windy, the sun is shining and therefore it feels divine outside. So I thought it was a perfect day for some high street strolling and window shopping. I was also long overdue with buying my boyfriend an anniversary present! So after finally buying my boyfriend a fantastic present (well I thought so anyways!) I decided to visit my favorite plus size clothing store in Malta, Evans. I love the fashion these guys provide. They’re the only store in Malta, in my humble opinion, that offer full figured women real stylish options, and they do not carry anything that would remotely make you look like a tent!

Since Evans online only ships to the UK (big sad face), I often visit the shop down the street to see what new stuff they have. Although I must day the selection online is much wider than what is available at the store here, it’s a very good selection still, and today I found a jem! I bought their Pink Color Block Cami, which at £25.00 was real good buy. I loved the colors and pattern of this top as soon as I saw it: it’s very vibrant and yet not over done. The V-neck is very sexy, enhances the bosom area, without showing off too much. The tie back detail ensures that your waist is hugged as it should be, shaping you up and not covering the curves. The longer styled top also adds height, which is always a plus!