O I fell in love presents below a selection of models that do not fit the standards of beauty commonly considered a reference, but nevertheless are beautiful and sensual. With their example, they break stereotypes. After all, weight doesn’t matter. What matters is how you feel about yourself.
Marquita Pring
Marquita starred in plus-size catalogs and, in 2011, appeared on the cover of Vogue. Furthermore, she was a model for the famous brand Levi’s. This model accepts her own body, emphasizing the importance of always seeking to be healthy.
Katya Zharkova
Katya Zharkova is one of the most sought after Russian models today. For her, happiness does not depend on weight. It is necessary to live the here and now, without leaving it for later.
Shareefa J
Shareefa feels sexy in any outfit. The girl believes that it is wrong to associate thinness with beauty, as curvy women need to perceive themselves in a different way. With her example, she wants to show that it is not necessary to change to fit the standards, in addition to preventing the emergence of complexes in girls and adolescents.
lyris cross
Liris Crosse is a model and actress often called ‘Naomi Campbell plus size’. Early in her career, agents said she would need to lose a lot of weight. Despite this, Liris found her place in the fashion world, posed for several well-known magazines, appeared in clips alongside music stars and made appearances in the movies. The model thinks her mission is to inspire women to follow their dreams.
Kortnie Coles
Kortnie became famous thanks to her participation in the reality show «America’s Next Top Model». The result of the experience was a contract with the renowned Wilhelmina Models agency.
Jada Sezer
Jada works with different brands, promoting swimwear and dresses for plump women. With her example, she shows that the important thing in life is to feel comfortable and safe.
Felicity Hayward
Felicity became a model by accident. She was dancing in a disco when she ended up getting an invite for a photo shoot. His charisma, joy and lack of complexes were fundamental to his professional success.
Stefania Ferrario
Stefania is a lingerie model for Dita Von Teese’s brand, and she doesn’t feel comfortable being ‘model plus size’. According to her, it is incorrect to use this expression to refer to girls with curves. Ferrario expressed his point of view on Instagram, creating the hashtag #DropTheSize, claiming to be a model like any other, without ‘however’.
Chloe Marshall
The title of «Miss Surrey 2008» and the final of the «Miss England» contest as a model plus size were the crucial moments for Chloe’s fate. The two events drew media attention and made the girl famous, which kick-started her professional career. Chloe’s principle is this: “You don’t have to be tall and thin to feel beautiful.”