"I like to say that my hourglass figure is more like an hour and a half!" --Stella, as quoted in O Magazine To become a "muse" to Jean-Paul Gaultier, you have to be someone special, and Stella Ellis filled that role when she rocked the modeling world.

Like a fire truck's blaring siren on a 9-1-1 call, Madison Avenue screams sexy only comes in a size six. Today, over 50% of American women wear a size 14 or larger, yet, it often seems that the entire world is oriented around the size 2 model. Sexy Doesn't Have a Dress Size -- Lessons in Love has refuted this myth and empowers women of all sizes to look inside themselves, instead of on the dress tag, to find their self worth.

A world-famous, plus-size model offers big women everywhere the encouragement, confidence, and techniques they need to attract smart, good-looking, successful men and find lasting love.

“Boudoir” photographs are intimate images created of a woman in a private (read intimate) space. The term “boudoir,” in translation, means “bedroom,” and images created in the boudoir style—whether they are indeed created in a woman’s boudoir or in a makeshift bedroom within the walls of a photographic studio—are strictly feminine. The subjects may be adorned in fine lingerie, or perhaps may be shown in the act of dressing—or undressing. The images are sensual, flirty, and always beautiful. Clients book boudoir sessions to celebrate their sensuality and femininity. For some, the goal is to document a special phase in life or simply to find a new way to see herself. Other women seek to book a boudoir session with the goal of providing a significant other with a highly personal and perhaps playful gift. Regardless of her motivation, her expectation is that her photographer will be able to amplify her assets, minimize any perceived figure flaws, and create a beautiful, evocative work of art. In order to meet—and exceed—her clients’ expectations, photographers must have a wealth of technical knowledge (just which camera angles, exposure settings, lens selections, and lighting patterns will create the desired look?) and a facility with coaxing form-flattering poses that lengthen legs, whittle waistlines, enhance the bust, and somehow look and feel natural, not contrived. The expression that is elicited must suit the mood of the image, too. And, of course, there are fragile egos at play. Yes, working with a scantily clad subject under the scrutiny of a lens is a tall order. Sadly, each of those concerns can seem magnified when working with the plus-sized boudoir subject. In this book, Tammy Warnock presents a tangible, easy-to-follow recipe for creating va-va-voom images of plus-size clients that celebrate every sexy curve. She introduces readers to 60 real-life subjects and investigates the intricate details of conceptualizing and crafting a sensational plus-size boudoir session. For each session presented for review, readers will learn about the client’s objectives (Why did she book the shoot? What was the mood or feeling or theme she had in mind?). Tammy will share the strategies she used to create rapport with the client, boost her confidence, and ensure a positive, praise- (and referral!) worthy experience. The artistic elements of the shot (backdrops, props, and styling) and corrective posing and lighting strategies are detailed as well, culminating in an inspiring and instructional framework that readers will rely on whenever any boudoir subject calls for services.

Alight with eye-catching beads and alive with the intrigue of openwork details, these crocheted swim sets are perfect for looking cool at the pool. Designed by Kristina Dannels using size 10 cotton thread, each swimsuit is sized for Small (A cup, 35-36 hips), Medium (B cup, 37-38 hips), and Large (C cup, 39-40 hips). There are four 2-piece swimsuits, two with coordinating skirts and one with a breezy cover-up: Dew Drop Set (white beaded 2-piece swimsuit and beaded wrap skirt); Morning Blossom Set (light blue beaded 2-piece swimsuit); Black Set (black beaded 2-piece swimsuit and cover-up); and Hibiscus Set (red 2-piece swimsuit and beaded skirt). Sexy SwimWear to Crochet (Leisure Arts #4025)

High-Intensity Interval Training is the best and quickest way to get fit, lose weight, and tone your body! It helps you tailor your fitness regime to exercise the body part you want to improve and to incorporate it into your busy schedule. You can do these short workouts at home, at the gym, or even at work. All you need is 15 minutes a day and within just one month, you’ll sculpt your body, burn fat, and improve your strength! Lucy Wyndham-Read provides you with a complete guide to High-Intensity Interval Training, with lots of exercises and workouts with step-by-step instructions. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, HIIT is for you! This book will be the perfect companion on your way to better health and a beautiful, sexy body. Included are 4- to 7-minute workouts, a park bench workout, the skinny jeans workouts, running and walking workouts and many more. To get the best result, Lucy includes tips on nutrition and motivation. A 7-day healthy eating plan helps you with your weight loss aims. For anyone looking for a fast and highly efficient method to improve their body and get healthy, HIIT is the guide you need!

The story of how Victoria’s Secret skyrocketed from a tiny chain of boutiques to a retail phenomenon with more than $8 billion in annual sales at its peak—all while defining an impossible beauty standard for generations of American women—before the brand’s tight grip on the industry finally slipped Victoria’s Secret is one of the most influential and polarizing brands to ever infiltrate the psyche of the American consumer. Almost right at its start in the late 1970s, the company developed a cult following for its glamorous catalogs. Back then, shoppers had few alternatives to the stodgy department stores that sold most of the nation’s intimate apparel. By 1982, the founders of Victoria’s Secret avoided bankruptcy by selling to Les Wexner, the fast-fashion pioneer behind the Limited, whose empire of mall brands would go on to dominate American retail for forty years. Wexner turned Victoria’s Secret into a multibillion-dollar business, and the brand’s cultural influence soared thanks to its airbrushed advertisements and annual televised fashion show, which drew millions of viewers each year. Its supermodel spokeswomen, the sweet but sultry Angels, personified a new American beauty standard. But as our definition of beauty expanded, Victoria’s Secret failed to evolve and reached a crisis point. Meanwhile, Wexner became increasingly known for his complicated relationship with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, his former financial adviser and confidant. Selling Sexy expertly draws from sources within Victoria’s Secret and across the industry to examine the unprecedented rise of one of the most innovative brands in retail history—a brand that today, under new ownership, is desperately trying to seduce shoppers again.