My Life as a Plus-Sized Model

I'm a multiple-agency represented plus-sized model with a classic hourglass figure {UK size 16/18 - US 14}, experienced in beauty, photographic, print, runway and bridal modelling, with some background in fit work. And from April 2010 - Dec 2011 I was really proud to be part of the team at Models of Diversity, a London-based non-profit organization which advocates for more diversity in models, and demands that the fashion and marketing industries recognize the beauty in people of all colours, ages, shapes, sizes and ability levels.

Please contact me directly to see my full portfolio and Model Mayhem, Facebook, and Star Now profiles, and to inquire about rates. For actual bookings, please contact my agent by clicking on the agency's links: Mark Summers Casting Agency, Curvy Model Management, Mentor Model Agency, Agent Models, and Hairy Lemon Promotions. All my representation is non-exclusive so my rates are flexible; I'll also consider high quality TF* work, especially for charity.

Upcoming Work

  • lead role in charity film produced by ITV Fixers, a project of the Public Service Broadcasting Trust
  • Harley Davidson biker shoot, York
  • fashion spread and interview in Skorch Magazine
  • promo photoshoot and press call for launch of Curvy Model Management
  • catwalk model for Bredbury Hall Wedding Show, Cheshire
  • multi plus model lingerie shoot for Just as Beautiful and other magazines, tba
  • The Festival of Vintage, York Racecourse
  • photoshoot for lookbook, website and promotions, Vintage Icons
  • lead role, York Mystery Plays 2012

Selected Recent Work

  • high fashion editorial shoot with Bang Photography and Urban Chique
  • interview and photo in The People
  • model and Event Manager for Curves in Couture, Models of Diversity plus size catwalk show
  • catwalk and presentation plus model at the British Bridal Exhibition in Harrogate
  • Interview and photoshoot with Psychologies Magazine; Nov 2011 issue
  • Just as Beautiful Magazine fashion spread; Sept 2011 issue
  • Anti-Body Magazine model interview; August 2011
  • Urbanity Chic Magazine spotlight interview; July 2011
  • shoot with Italian Vogue accredited Alessandro Capoccetti
  • print ad and film advert for Figuretta UK Bra
  • fit model with Burberry's for Serena Williams
  • Diva Magazine feature editorial shoot; July 2011 issue
  • Just as Beautiful Magazine feature spread; September 2010 issue
  • Fashion City York's Catwalk York - featured plus model in The York Press
  • Models of Diversity's An Evening of Diversity; London - featured in OK Magazine
  • Face of Curvaceous Fashion for Miss Lacy plus-sized boutique, lookbook and website
  • Face of Isis plus lingerie company
  • Top 5 Finalist in My Beauty Secrets "Real Woman" competition
  • Finalist, Face of Blushing Boudoir
  • Featured model for Models of Diversity plus size campaign; 2010 - present
  • Models of Diversity plus model for the Wonderbra shoot; January 2011, Essex
  • lead role, indie film Bananana; 1950s Model; Draco Films, October 2010, London
  • radio interviews with BBC Leeds and Minster FM York; summer 2010

Selected Credits

Photography: Mark Ivkovic/ Bang Photo, David Kerr, See Li, Zoe Norfolk, Alessandro Capoccetti, James Lyon, Jemimah Kuhfeld, David Meachen, Diana Thompson (Fashion Loves Photos), Jackie Clitheroe, Ewan Cawood, Emma Flewers, Laura Knight, Magic, Michael Cheetham, Darren Brade, Roy Harris, Adnan Rahman, Fiona Bianchi, Rachel Saunders, Random Acts

Makeup/ Hair: Sue Towers, Firyal Arneil, Saamia Khan, Natalie Greenwell, Catherine Smith, Sarah Frasca, Natasha Worby, Michael Mendes (Hair By Miguel), Ligia Costa

Stylist: Suzy Makin, Suzze Watkins/ Urban Chique, Najlaa Jabri, Lauren Ding (Pocket Rocket Fashion), Riccardo Hoyte, I AM the Brand (Aga Moodley)

Catwalk coach: Oliver Morris, Leonie Sherif, Di Cooke, Mr. Fierce (Catwalk Professor)

Clothing designer: Carolyn de la Drapiere, Eve Pollard, Coast, Bonny Bridal UK, Beauty Bra Figuretta, Burberrys, New Look, Evans, Erin Lacy (Miss Lacy Plus), Anna Scholz, Tatty Devine, Style 369, Swirl Clothing, Elvi for Brown's, East, Igigi for Curvety