After seeing soo many size zero models on the catwalks, it's refreshing to see a model who embraces her curves and is happy to be fuller figured and actually doesn't look like shes living on a diet of a lettuce leaf, cigarettes & cocaine. Wanting to inspire insecure girls, Nashville resident Kimmy-K tells FU what motivated her to start modelling.
How long have you been modeling for?
Almost 3 years.
What made you want to model?
When I was growing up I was always called fat and ugly and I never had a lot of self esteem. I never had someone to encourage me and make me feel beautiful, so that’s what really made me want to model. I want to uplift young insecure girls.
Have you always been one of those people who just loves to be in front of the
camera (or mirror) posing?
As I got older I started to love the mirror and the camera. I used to be a tom boy and I used to shop in the men’s department and wear tennis shoes all the time. When I finally turned 20 and got boyfriend things changed. Now I love the camera and I am always in the mirror.
What's the best job you've been on?
An album cover for a Rock Bank “Turbo Fruit”.
Who is your favorite model, do you aspire to be like any model in particular?
YES I have a few favorite models. I love Tocarra Jones, Asia Monet, Mia Amber, and Mia Tyler just to name a few. These ladies are amazing and I admire them a lot.
What type of modelling would you never do?
Nude
Most people think that being a model is an easy job, they don't realize that it's a lot of hard work and new models face a lot of criticism and rejection are you ready for that?
YES I am. I’m ready for whatever comes my way. I know some people don’t feel like a size 18 woman can be a model, but I feel we can. I was always told to have thick skin, and I honestly can say there’s been a job or two that I didn’t get a call back for. My feelings were hurt but I kept it moving.
Do you find that it’s harder to be taken seriously as a plus sized model?
Plus Size models are finally being accepted. As you know they had a big fashion show in NY, a lot of plus size models are getting lots of print work. I just feel like it’s all about timing, but YES we have to fight to be taken seriously.
How long have you been modeling for?
Almost 3 years.
What made you want to model?
When I was growing up I was always called fat and ugly and I never had a lot of self esteem. I never had someone to encourage me and make me feel beautiful, so that’s what really made me want to model. I want to uplift young insecure girls.
Have you always been one of those people who just loves to be in front of the
camera (or mirror) posing?As I got older I started to love the mirror and the camera. I used to be a tom boy and I used to shop in the men’s department and wear tennis shoes all the time. When I finally turned 20 and got boyfriend things changed. Now I love the camera and I am always in the mirror.
What's the best job you've been on?
An album cover for a Rock Bank “Turbo Fruit”.
Who is your favorite model, do you aspire to be like any model in particular?
YES I have a few favorite models. I love Tocarra Jones, Asia Monet, Mia Amber, and Mia Tyler just to name a few. These ladies are amazing and I admire them a lot.
What type of modelling would you never do?
Nude
Most people think that being a model is an easy job, they don't realize that it's a lot of hard work and new models face a lot of criticism and rejection are you ready for that?
YES I am. I’m ready for whatever comes my way. I know some people don’t feel like a size 18 woman can be a model, but I feel we can. I was always told to have thick skin, and I honestly can say there’s been a job or two that I didn’t get a call back for. My feelings were hurt but I kept it moving.
Do you find that it’s harder to be taken seriously as a plus sized model?
Plus Size models are finally being accepted. As you know they had a big fashion show in NY, a lot of plus size models are getting lots of print work. I just feel like it’s all about timing, but YES we have to fight to be taken seriously.
Would you ever consider losing weight so that you are not placed in the plus sized model bracket?
NO, I love being plus sized. I believe I will always be plus size, big bones run in my family. I am a curvy model, and I love ME!!!!
NO, I love being plus sized. I believe I will always be plus size, big bones run in my family. I am a curvy model, and I love ME!!!!
Why do you think even in this day and age, that designers still prefer to send an ultra thin, unhealthy looking model down the runway?
I think that designers will pick a size zero because the fabric is cheap. That is just my opinion.
What would be your dream job?
To walk the runway for Monif C, Evans Clothing, and be featured in well established magazines like Essences and Ebony.
What's next for you?
Well, I just finished up Nashville’s Fashion Week, I am working on getting a calendar, I’m also seeking an agency, so I can start booking more print work. I have a few more big interviews/features coming up. Everybody should get to know me and remember the name. I am just getting started!!!
I think that designers will pick a size zero because the fabric is cheap. That is just my opinion.
What would be your dream job?
To walk the runway for Monif C, Evans Clothing, and be featured in well established magazines like Essences and Ebony.
What's next for you?
Well, I just finished up Nashville’s Fashion Week, I am working on getting a calendar, I’m also seeking an agency, so I can start booking more print work. I have a few more big interviews/features coming up. Everybody should get to know me and remember the name. I am just getting started!!!
For more info Kimmy-K:
http://itsmyurls.com/kimmik
http://itsmyurls.com/kimmik
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