Eligible plus-size women (sizes 14 to 32) can enter the contest by submitting an entry form and up to two photographs to a local Fashion Bug store between February 21st and March 21st, 2003.

Entry forms can be obtained by either visiting a local Fashion Bug store or by downloading one from the store website, www.fashionbug.com.

All entrants must be available to participate in the Plus Size Fashion Show held in every Fashion Bug store across the nation on March 22nd, 2003.

"At Fashion Bug, we are excited to launch our first-ever plus-size model search," says Liz Williams, president of Fashion Bug. "We are certain that it will be difficult to narrow it down to just one gorgeous plus-size woman."

In addition to modeling in the show, the grand prize winner will receive: transportation for two to New York for a Fashion Bug photo shoot; two nights accommodations and meals; a $500 gift certificate to Fashion Bug; a $250 Spa Treatment; professional styling the day of the photo shoot; and will be featured on a printed advertising vehicle for Fashion Bug.

In addition, nine runner-up winners will be selected to each receive a $300 Fashion Bug card.

With over 1,200 stores, Fashion Bug, a subsidiary of Charming Shoppes, Inc., provides trendy, affordable fashion for women in plus, missy and junior.

Fashion Bug offers a wide selection of apparel from career and casual to eveningwear -- as well as a collection of accessories, hosiery, intimate apparel, and shoes