sizeappeal model search finalists

The first annual SizeAppeal/Brand "Don't Dream It, Be It" 2002 plus size model search has come to an end. The three finalists have been selected and the winner will be announced February 10 on "Life Moments". Be sure to visit the Life Moments website for your local time and channel.

SizeAppeal's Linzi Glass stated "We would personally like to thank everyone who helped us to make it such a success. There were hundreds of entries from all over the world and choosing our final three girls was virtually impossible, but it was done."

SizeAppeal/Brand and PlusModels would like to congratulate the three finalists!

	Sarafina Vecchio-Wheelock of Elgin, Illinois "I feel like this is an opportunity of a life time and that there's nowhere from here but up! Thank you to my curves and thank you to those classy gals at SizeAppeal!"
	Lauralee Bush of Salt Lake City, Utah "The coolest thing about it is that I dared, I took a chance, did something that I didn't think would turn out to be anything and look at where it got me!"
	Ma'Shanda Phillips of Los Angeles, CA "I had this exceptional feeling of astonishment mixed with a great deal of pride, appreciation and acceptance"

The three finalists will be arriving in Los Angeles on February 9th for a three day stay on the beautiful beach of Santa Monica while the contest is held. The first stop on their whirlwind tour is a trip to SizeAppeal Headquarters, where the girls will pick out clothes on their shopping spree and meet the SizeAppeal team. That night is spent out on the town and then off to bed to get ready for their big day at Brand Model & Talent Agency, Inc. Here, LauraLee, Ma'Shanda and Sarafina will then be taken to Brand Models and Talent Agency, Inc. where they are to meet with the model search judges. This is where dreams become reality! Life Moments, NBC will be following one of our finalists, Sarafina on her journey to becoming a plus size model. Show date to be announced.

The Grand Prize winner receives a one year contract with Brand Model and Talent Agency, Inc., a makeover, photo shoot, portfolio and comp card (all provided by Brand). $750 shopping spree by SizeAppeal.

The first runner up receives a one year contract with Brand Model and Talent Agency, Inc. $500 shopping spree by SizeAppeal.

The second runner up receives a chance to meet with an agent at Brand Model and Talent Agency, Inc. and possible representation. $250 shopping spree by SizeAppeal.

To find out the outcome of SizeAppeal's first ever "Don't Dream It, Be It" Model Search, log onto www.sizeappeal.com