Plus size models have made huge strides in recent years when it comes to inclusion and diversity in fashion. And there are a number of key stunning and influential women that are smashing stereotypes and redefining traditional beauty standards. So we thought why not give them their flowers! Here we feature 28 of the most famous plus-size models in the world (aka the hottest thick models in the world) who are trailblazers in body positivity and empowerment. These inspiring women prove that curves are beautiful. They are shattering stereotypes and transforming the modeling industry through advocacy, representation and empowerment. Let them motivate you to embrace your body and beauty too! 1. Ashley Graham Ashley Graham is one of the most famous plus-size models in the fashion industry today. She began modeling at age 12 in 2001 and has skyrocketed to international fame. Ashley is a vocal advocate for body positivity and is changing the face of fashion. She delivered a TED Talk in 2015 called “Plus-size? More like my size” where she challenged the industry’s outdated beauty ideals. The American model continues to take the modeling world by storm and uses social media to give behind-the-scenes looks at shoots along with glimpses into her family life. Some of her major accomplishments include covers for American Vogue, Vogue Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Glamour. She’s walked the runway for top designers like Dolce and Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Christian Siriano, and Fendi and has fronted major campaigns for Revlon and St. Tropez  If that’s not enough, she’s also designed collections with Addition Elle, PrettyLittleThing, and Marina Rinaldi and hosts a popular podcast called Pretty Big Deal where she discusses inspirational topics and self-love. 2. Paloma Elsesser Paloma Elsesser is a rising star who represents a new generation of models. Since then, her profile has […]

Mother’s Day is a special occasion held in tribute to motherhood and maternal figures in the family. Each country has their own way to commemorate Mother’s Day. The origin, the date, and the custom are all different. In the United Kingdom, Mother’s Day is more commonly referred to as Mothering Sunday. It falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent or three weeks before Easter Sunday. Consequently, the exact date varies every year but it typically occurs between the second half of March to early April. For example, Mothering Sunday on 2017 was celebrated on Sunday, March 26 and will occur again on Sunday, March 11, 2018. The Origin of Mother’s Day in the UK Though today’s Mother’s Day is mainly a family event, initially it started out as a religious event in England. On this day, Christians and Catholics would return to their “mother” church, which is the church they were baptized in or attended mass in as a child. Thus, many people would return to their hometown and reunite with their family. The link between Mothering Sunday and family grew from there. But it wasn’t until Anna Jarvis, a social activist from America, demanded the US government to have one day dedicated to honoring mothers that Britain’s own Mother’s Day became official. It was said that after reading a newspaper report regarding Jarvis’ campaign, an English vicar’s daughter named Constance Smith began to start a movement to officialize Mothering Sunday. Smith’s movement began in 1913. By 1938, Mothering Sunday became a popular celebration of many Christian and Catholic parishes across Britain. By the 1950s, the custom spread throughout Britain and celebrated by all regardless their religion. Traditional Mothering Sunday Celebration Simnel cake is the symbol of the English Mother’s Day. It is a fruit cake covered with marzipan frosting […]