Full Figured & Fabulous 2006
The very much anticipated Full Figured & Fabulous Competition was held on Saturday July 26th at the Best Western Hotel and Conference Center in Baltimore, MD. Guest were greeted by the hospitality staff and later escorted into the main ballroom by male models also dressed in white. |
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As they dined on butlered hors 'doeuvres they also had the opportunity to view the display tables of the ten exhibitors that were showcasing products in the ballroom. Among them Monif C, the Voluptuous Woman Company and Amazon Barbi.
Gwen Devoe and Mo'Niques Fat Chance den mother Sharon Quinn |
After the cocktail reception the guest and contestants were ready to begin. CEO of Devoe Signature Events, Gwen Devoe, opened the show with a video introduction of each contestant. We listened as each contestant spoke about living a curvy life, their goals, heroes and why they should be chosen as Ms Full Figured and Fabulous. The contestants competed in the following segments: Fit & Fabulous (wearing active/sportswear provided by A Big Attitude and alight.com), Fabulous and Funky (featuring trendy and hip ensembles selected by the contestants), and Fabulous and Elegant (the evening wear segment) |
There was no shortage of unique and fabulous designs. During the active wear segment some of the models chose to accent their clothing with active props such as a tennis racket or basketball. The vibrant colors of the evening gowns accentuated the figure flattering designs. It was amazing to see a great range of plus size women on the runway all equally as confident and beautiful.
As each contestant walked the runway the crowd cheered with applause and shouts for their favorite contestant hoping to sway the judge’s scores. The panel of judges consisted of Sharon Quinn, Plus Model and a popular face on the plus size beauty pageant/reality show, Mo’Nique’s F.A.T. Chance, Sarah Vaughn, recording artist of the 60’s group, Patti Labelle and Blue Belles, GregAlan Williams, popular actor on the hit show Baywatch, and Tangi Davis, Editor of Thik Magazine.
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Gwen Devoe and Ms Full Figured & Fabulous 2006, Lisa Watts |
In the end the grand prize winner was Lisa Watts of Maryland. Sheka Rolle, the previous Full Figured and Fabulous winner (NY), awarded the winners with roses and a sash before they made there way down the runway. Second and third place went to Chearice Vaughn of Maryland and Veronica Calhoun of New York.
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