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Plus-size retailer Ashley Stewart is kicking off a national search in Baltimore on Friday for a woman to represent the brand. For its first "Finding Ashley Stewart" contest, the chain said it plans to award the title to a woman who embodies "confidence, strength and fierceness.” Twelve finalists chosen on Friday will win a makeover and a $50 gift card, be featured on the brand's social media platforms and participate in a model boot camp led by AshleyTV host Tamara Ivey. On Saturday, finalists will walk the catwalk in the #LoveYourCurvestour fashion show. Two finalists from Baltimore will have a chance to compete at the September finale.Compete in the Finding Ashley Stewart contest Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Mondawmin Mall, 2401 Liberty Heights Ave. Go to ashleystewart.com.

-- Lorraine Mirabella | For The Baltimore Sun

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