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Bay Area Model Call January 25, 2013: Curvy Plus Size Models Wanted for Curvy & Confident Rocks the Runway

January 24, 2014 / No Comments

We are look for a few Curvy and Confident models for the first Curvy & Confident Rocks the Runway fashion show. If you are a plus size model who can walk rock the runway with an overdose of confidence, we want to see you! Saturday January 25th 11-2 pm. 2421 Telegraph Ave. Oakland CA Entrance on 24th street.

About Curvy and Confident:

The largest (no pun intended) Facebook community page dedicated to women with curves with over 464K loyal, active followers and growing daily, Curvy and Confident promotes positive body image and a healthy lifestyle for curvy women, in particular plus size women.

About Curvy and Confident Rocks the Runway: SF Bay Area.

What: Curvy and Confident Rocks the Runway: SF Bay Area.

A runway fashion show presenting plus size curvy models rocking spring fashions—from cubicle to cocktail wear, LBD to WBD, lingerie to swimwear, Pantone Color of the Year-Orchid, and of course a show-stopping bridal presentation.

When: Saturday March 29, 2014. 7-10:30 p.m.

Doors open at 7 p.m., show begins at 8 p.m. Post show entertainment by Curvy and Confident founder Khari Toure´, spoken word artist and poet.

Where: Cityline Event Center, 3601 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville CA 94608

2 Categories:

(A) 10 Curvy and Confident ambassadors for the show. Check in guests, mingle, other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Plus Size 12 and up
Must be able to wear heels for 4 hours
Must live in the San Francisco Bay Area
(We cannot risk no-shows due to transportation issues day of show)
Availability from 4 pm to 11 pm on Saturday March 29
Availability for rehearsal date (s) TBD
Photogenic
Well-spoken (live interview)
Please bring headshot to call along with printed resume

(B) 15-20 Runway models

Requirements:

Plus Size 12 and up
Runway walk proficient or willing to attend class
Must be able to wear heels for 4 hours
Must live in the San Francisco Bay Area
(We cannot risk no-shows due to transportation issues day of show)
Availability from 4 pm to 11 pm on Saturday March 29
Availability for rehearsal date (s) TBD
Availability for fittings
Agreeable to wearing swimwear and lingerie
Photogenic
Other requirements as outlined with signed agreement. Example—bringing your personal shape wear and specific undergarments etc.
Please bring headshot to model call along with printed resume
For preliminary consideration, please email headshot and full body shot to curvyandconfidentblog@gmail.com

If you send selfies, be sure that they are quality without filters. We will respond to your email to confirm if you should attend the model call or not.

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