VENUSDIVAS.COM LAUNCHES NEW PLUS SIZE CLOTHING SEARCH ENGINE
Curvy Consumers Find Stylish Fashions That Fit and Flatter

Vancouver, WA - July 15, 2003 - VenusDivas.com, an internet resource for plus size women and teens, has launched a one-of-a-kind search engine dedicated exclusively to the fashion conscious, full figured consumer.

“Currently we have over 530 plus size fashion links for our visitors to choose from,” stated Valery Foley, VenusDivas.com founder and CEO. “Our team developed a user-friendly search engine that recognizes the needs of the curvy shopper by including not only the styles of clothing she is looking for, but the size, current specials and vendors that cater exclusively to this consumer.”

In addition, the VenusDivas.com search engine allows visitors to rate a company and offer detailed opinions on their shopping experience as well as post their views on the fit, style and quality of the fashions offered.

In the early 1990's there were approximately 200 vendors catering to the plus size market and today there are over 2000. According to Michele Weston, author of Learning Curves: Living Your Life in Full and With Style (Crown), 68 percent of adult women in the United States -- about 65 million women -- wear a size 12 or above. In a September 2001 report from MarketResearch.com, U.S. retail sales of women’s plus-size apparel approached $32 billion in year 2000, representing a 33% rate of growth since 1996, and capturing a 27% share of all U.S. women’s apparel sales – making it the fastest-growing segment in the industry. Plus size U.S. apparel sales are expected to reach $47 billion by 2005, representing a 49% increase over year 2000 sales.

About VenusDivas.com
VenusDivas.com is a subsidiary of Venus Imaging Education, LLC and is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. Since 1998, Venus has been inspiring, celebrating and connecting Curvy Woman and Teens with size friendly resources and companies. Our Venus Diva motto? “Curvy, Confident, Stylish & BeautiFULL.”

With the help of the Venus Divas, leading full-figure industry experts, we offer the plus size community the latest information as well as expert advice on fashions to fit their curves, plus size modeling and performing, self esteem at any size, healthy lifestyles, curvy contests and much more. The url is http://www.VenusDivas.com.

For Additional Information, Please Contact:
Valery Foley
Venus Imaging Education, LLC
http://www.VenusDivas.com