Skorch magazine going big time in 2010

Glen over at Full Figure Plus has written about the new developments at Skorch Magazine. Not only will they survive but expanding in new ways of publishing their magazine, iPhone and PDAs. Even going to be sold at Barnes and Noble for an incredible $1 an issue!

They are teaming up with the largest publisher of digital content, Zinio...

The fantastic part about this relationship is proof there is an audience hungry for what Jessica is doing over at SKORCH.  I must give the entire SKORCH team a standing ovation for not being afraid to do what needs to be done to take things to the next level of fashion and visibility for plus-size modeling.

Posted by Mrs T - 24 November 2009 | Magazines | Comments 0

Leave Natalie alone says Just as Beautiful Magazine

Just as Beautiful has just published their next issue of the magazine. They also have a new website which I don't think I have mentioned before. I hadn't realised they have been around size 2007 so it's good to see they are still going strong.

The current issue takes to task all those who have been bashing Natalie Cassidy, currently seen on Strictly Come Dancing. It also examine domestic violence, autumn fashion and books. Also, if you are in London then you may be interested in their hunt for plus size models in their new competition.

Don't forget you will need Adobe Acrobat reader which is a free download from the Adobe site.

Posted by Mrs T - 13 November 2009 | Magazines | Comments 0

Interview with Jessica Kane of Skorch magazine

I mentioned recently that Skorch magazine was in print and web editions (Skorch magazine in dual editions, print and digital). If you want to know more about this magazine and the good lady behind it, Jessica Kane, then take a trip over to the Curvy Fashionista website to read an interview with backstory and updates. Good stuff as usual from Marie Denee...

I get asked all the time, what are you wearing? Where did you find that? How do you find pieces to fit your body? and such.... As a people person devoted to customer service, I love to share and inspire. SKORCH was started to do just that, to share plus size fashion finds and inspire ladies to feel like I did when I stepped into Torrid for the first time.

Posted by Mrs T - 28 September 2009 | Magazines | Comments 2

Skorch magazine in dual editions, print and digital

We knew that the demise of plus size magazines was on the cards back in 2001 (Tough times ahead for Publishers) and recently asked what you were reading these days (Are there any printed magazines related to size any more?). With help from Glen at Full Figure Plus we found out about another magazine (Another UK magazine for the fuller figure - Plus).

Well it seems he has done it again with another magazine discovery but this time with a difference. Not only is Skorch available as a digital edition but you can get it as print as well.

Glen asks Will SKORCH Magazine Fill The Void in The World of Plus Size Fashion Magazines?

Well it might as it is stuffed full with fashion and more but I think the question should be, for how long will Skorch remain in print? Costs are low for digital editions but print will cost money and hopefully subscribers can keep it going.

Anyway, enough of the worrying. Lets just enjoy all those nice clothes.

Posted by Mrs T - 7 September 2009 | Magazines | Comments 0

40 pages of goodness from Solid Magazine

I have just discovered another magazine for you guys to check out. Solid Magazine from the USA is an online edition, like Plus Magazine from the UK, which features pages that flip and when you hit the next page button.

It has some great fashion features and interviews such as details on the Miss Full Figured Pageant show, editors pick on clothing and pictures of new designs from 'en.v' and Vedette Scott.

The current edition, Spring/Summer 09 has 40 pages for you to check out. I am happy to say this is not a web browser only magazine, there is a link at the bottom that allows you to download it as a PDF file so you can read it on anything that supports Adobe Acrobat format.

A nice touch is that the magazine is available in French and Spanish.

Posted by Mrs T - 1 September 2009 | Magazines | Comments 0

Plus Magazine can now be yours

If you are still waiting for Plus magazine to become available then wait no more. Plus sized ladies have another magazine to read. And you can get it now, all you have to do is drop an email to the subscription department.

For too long women have been fed the ideal of how they should look and the dress size they should aspire to wear. But now it's time to get real, stop beating ourselves up because we can't fit into skinny jeans and celebrate the clothes we can fill to perfection. Each month Plus+ will bring you an exciting mix of fashion, celebrity features, lifestyle hints and tips and more. Subscribe for FREE to this great new digital magazine with page turning technology, by following the Subscribe Now link.

Well the subscribe link is actually an email address, which for you kind folks I have right here...

subscriptions@plusmag.co.uk

And you could be reading all about Gok Wan, plus size model Crystal Renn, a competition to win a day at a spa and a £500 give away to fill your wardrobe.

If you are still not convinced then check out the preview and then decide.

Posted by Mrs T - 6 March 2009 | Magazines | Comments 0

More details on Plus Magazine

I now have some extra details if you are looking for more on the new magazine, Plus. This comes direct from the people at the mag. Don't know about you but I am looking forward to it!

If you are want to subscribe then send a message to subscriptions@plusmag.co.uk

If you want to find them on FaceBook then look up 'plus mag'

Their website is online but not the finished version. It will change once the magazine is properly launched some time around the 4th or 5th of March.

Those who subscribe will be able to download it for FREE direct from their server, so you won't get large emails chocking up your account!

Posted by Mrs T - 23 February 2009 | Magazines | Comments 2

Another UK magazine for the fuller figure - Plus

While starting to write this posting about a new quality UK plus size magazine, my attention was brought to another magazine by Glen at Full Figure Plus (thank you Twitter). So to start off with lets have a quick look at the UK published Love Magazine.

The reason it has been noticed is the front cover. I believe the current issue has a mostly naked Beth Ditto on the front. Not totally sure if they are in to plus size but seems worth look. They publish twice a year, a bit of extra info...

Love is the new biannual magazine from Katie Grand and Conde Nast. Love is more than just a fashion magazine. Love is a twice-yearly compendium of inspiration - for designers, for artists, for anyone looking for visual ideas; for anyone who loves fashion and design so much that they want to climb inside the heads of their heroes. Love doesn't follow fashion: it sets fashion's agenda.

LOVE people. LOVE character. LOVE fashion (obviously). LOVE fame. LOVE Beth Ditto more than you have ever LOVEd her before. LOVE the imperfect. You know it makes sense.

They have a website and a FaceBook fan page (have to be a member to view).

So on to the other magazine, the one I need to tell you about...

Plus magazine, again from the UK, will be a print styled downloadable magazine in PDF format aimed directly at the plus sized population - 16+ and aged 30+.

You tell the people who work on this have experience in print based magazines, mainly by the way things are laid out on the page, nicely done and very smooth.

The editor is Kate Thompson who has been a journalist for more than 20 years. She is experienced in writing on life style, health and womens issues.

From the preview that I have seen (yes, not ready for the general public yet...will be soon though!) there are going to be tons of features that will make this mag worth getting; True life stories, celeb interviews, lifestyle features, health, hair...well lots of stuff really.

Now I know that you guys are aware of an existing publication called 'Just as Beautiful'. Is there space for another magazine? Well yes of course there is! Yes! Magazine closed down many years ago and to be honest there has been nothing since to fill the gap. How many magazines are there for dress size 16 and under? Loads!. So for the moment us plus sized ladies now have two to look at.

As I get more information from the publishers, I will pass out updates and links...stay tuned!

Posted by Mrs T - 17 February 2009 | Magazines | Comments 11

UK plus size publishing makes a come back

When Yes! Magazine, the last UK dedicated plus size magazine, closed it's doors many years ago it was seen as a part of the general failure of paper based publishing. Most magazines of it's type survived on advertising mainly because the readership was so small. However money was lost to banner adverts on the Internet. But like a phoenix out of the fire comes a new magazine from the UK just for the plus sized!

The magazine is called Just as Beautiful and comes as a FREE PDF file sent to you each month. You can read it on screen, print it or how ever you want to browse it's colourful pages. I have a copy of the first edition and it's fairly packed with good info, interesting articles and fashion.

It's focus is mainly on the UK hence an interview with Debbie Chazen, part of the team that created TittyBangBang (UK TV comedy series). However there is a good article on Igigi, beauty tips and more.

It's really good to see a UK plus size mag again. The team led by publisher Ronnie Ajoku have made an excellent start and I would love to see the UK fashion industry get behind them and make sure it survives for many years!

To get the free magazine you will need to subscribe and to do that visit their website. Also you will need Adobe Acrobat reader, a free download.

Just as beautiful website
Adobe Acrobat PDF reader

Posted by Mrs T - 16 January 2007 | Magazines | Comments 2