“I am eye candy to someone,” said Maxine “Big Sexy” Elbert.
Catching our attention two years ago at an Eye Candy Search contest, Big Sexy has continued her journey of sharing her message of “loving myself just as I am.”
Her 2008 calendar, Lovin the Skin I’m In, features herself and introduces Deanah McClendon and Reese Pearson. All are plus-size models.
Big Sexy will sign copies of Lovin the Skin I’m In on Thursday, March 27, from noon to 2 p.m. at Diversity Gallery, 6161 Delmar Blvd.
Also on Thursday, March 27, she will kick off Big Sexy’s 2009’s Fantasy Calendar Model Search at 9 p.m. at the Old Rock House, 1200 S. 7th St. Big Sexy and J-MAXX Ent. are looking for curvaceous beauties and sexy men to enter the contest.
The winning male and female will receive $1,000 prize packages and a cover spot for the 2009 calendar. Contestants will be judged by ballots and live broadcasting at www.ohhmy.net.
Lovin the Skin I’m In is the first full-figured calendar based out of St. Louis. It was designed to celebrate self regardless of size, encourage self-love and self-acceptance, and urge people to view heavier women as equals, not outcasts.
“Thin is always glorified,” said Big Sexy. “Lets start to love and embrace the full-figured woman.”
Besides promoting her calendar, Big Sexy is starting JMSD Modeling, an agency dedicated to the full-figured and plus-sized model. With few agencies dedicated to curvaceous bodies, Big Sexy hopes to make a mark in this industry.
“Being thick and voluptuous is beautiful, too,” she said. “It’s important for women to love themselves, no matter what shape or size.”
Big Sexy’s 2009’s Fantasy Calendar Model Search goes down Thursday, March 27, 9 p.m. at the Old Rock House, 1200 S. 7th Street. To register, visit www.sensational-diva.com or call 314-323-8774.
For more about ‘Big Sexy’ go to http://www.myspace.com/maxine2hollywood.
