The First Plus Size Supermodel
Emme is a NYC native but was raised in Saudi Arabia from the age of eight. Like many plus size women, Emme has always had a love for activity, starting long before her early days as a professional rower at Syracuse University where she received a degree in Communications.
Emme was the first plus size model to garner a coveted position as a spokes model for Revlon early in her modelling career. It was long before she earned the title of Supermodel.
This short but sweet lens is dedicated to one of the first plus size models to make a world wide impression.
Emme at a Glance
Melissa Aronson, better known as Emme Jacob (born 1963), is a plus-size model, and is largely recognized as the leading model in the profession, as well as its highest earner.Pedota, Chris. [http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=KC&p...
A Busy Career
She Gets Better with Age
* Modelling
* Spokes person for body image issues
* Green blogger at iVillage
* Clothing designer
* Television personality
* Her own online community
"50 Most Beautiful People"

In 1994, Emme was transformed into Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres' The Grand Odalisque (1814) for a photo shoot with Theo Westenberger to celebrate her inclusion in People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" celebrity listing. She made their list for a second time in 1999.
Emme, The Author
Quick, what do you think of Emme?
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Made in Her Image

If you are looking for a more realistic representation of the female figure for your child's dolls (or you are just a doll collector) then please check out Tonner Doll Company; they designed the first plus size Emme doll.
Today there are at least four different versions ranging from business dress to formal. They are more expensive than your every day Barbie ($59.99) but are still reasonably affordable.
Get your own Emme doll.
Five Favorite Things
A Plus Size Shopping Blog
Every week I'll share five favorite things. It could be dresses, tops, pants, bags, shoes and jewelry. I may even throw in the occasional website or book. Five new posts every week!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byWhat Are You Hungry For?
What Are You Hungry For?: Feed Your Tummy and Your Heart
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"Bold, playful illustrations follow a one-of-a-kind narrator as she hungers for different kinds of treats throughout the day--until she finds the special one that always hits the spot."
Hodgkins Lymphoma
In 2007 Emme was diagnosed with Stage II Hodgkins Lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymph nodes. If you are going to get a cancer this is probably one of the better ones to get as it has a high cure rate if caught early. Emme successfully completed her chemotherapy in the fall of 2008 and is more focused than ever on living a positive life. Doesn't she look amazing with short hair! What Exactly is Hodgkins Lymphoma
'Hodgkins lymphoma, previously known as Hodgkin's disease', is a type of lymphoma, which is a type of cancer originating from white blood cells called lymphocytes. It was named after Thomas Hodgkin, who first described abnormalities in the lymph system in 1832.
Hodgkins lymphoma is characterized by the orderly spread of disease from one lymph node group to another and by the development of systemic symptoms with advanced disease. The disease is characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells (RS cells) on microscopic examination. Hodgkin's lymphoma may be treated with radiation therapy or chemotherapy, the choice of treatment depending on the age and sex of the patient and the stage, bulk and histological subtype of the disease.
The disease occurrence shows two peaks: the first in young adulthood (age 15?35) and the second in those over 55 years old.Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program (www.seer.cancer.gov) http://canques.seer.cancer.gov/cgi-bin/cq_submit?dir=seer2006&db=4&rpt=LINE&sel=1^0^79^0^^^&x=Age%20at%20diagnosis^6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20&y=Race^0,1,2^Sex^0,1,2&dec=1&template=null
The survival rate is generally 90% or higher when the disease is detected during early stages, making it one of the more curable forms of cancer. Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of the handful of cancers that, even in its later stages, has a very high cure rate, in the 90s. Most patients who are able to be successfully treated and thus enter remission generally go on to live long lives.
Incorporate Green into Your Life
Here are Emme's latest articles from her Simply Green column at iVillage.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byMore to Love
Emme is hosting the Fox reality show More to Love scheduled to appear this summer. The premise of the show is to follow plus size men and women through the trials and tribulations of dating as they search for true love.You can expect it to be along the same lines as The Bachelor and The Bachelorette but better because it's curvy people. The first season has a big guy as the center of attention for twenty "confident and secure plus-size women".
I had no intention of watching this show but since I found out Emme will be hosting I know it will be a lot more interesting and plan to tune in. Emme is not new to television. In the past she hosted Fashion Emergency on Entertainment Television and often appears as a expert guest on news shows talking about health and fashion.
Mark your Tuesday nights for More to Love beginning July 28 on Fox. Visit the official More to Love website to stay on top of the highlights.
Emme Style
I've been a member of Emme's online community for some time. One of the best things about it is Emme - she posts on members blogs, posts her own blogs, and provides video updates on the events in life.It is not uncommon for her to lend words of support, offer advice or just sincere kindness. If you are a woman (plus size or not) I highly recommend you join her community.
Visit EmmeStyle to learn more about plus size supermodel Emme.
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- LanaBoom LanaBoom Jul 18, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
- It's nice to have an intelligent representive who looks out for others. I'm looking forward to seeing More to Love, hopefully we get it our area.
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