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Sexy Plus Size Lingerie from Hips and Curves 2007-02-03 14:03:54
Chiffon And Velvet Burnout Baby Doll
$44.95
Sexy Charmeuse And Lace Long Gown
$42.95
Heart Stretch Lace Gartered Chemise
$36.95
Sexy Plus Size Rhumba Panty
$26.95
Sexy Lace And Stretch Satin Corset
$48.95
Sexy Plus Size Satin Jacquard Corset
$64.95
Satin Ribbon Wrap-Ups 4.5
$47.95
Sexy Feather Boa
$25.95
Sheer Thigh Highs Extra-Wide Lace Top
$12.95
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Limited Edition Spring Dress collection from IGIGI 2007-02-03 12:00:26 Spring is just around the corner and what better way to bring in the new season than with a new dress. IGIGI
has always been know for great looking fashions and they have just released some of there Spring line of clothing.
Hurry and shop early the dress show is a limited edition dress so you know they will go fast.
While browsing around don’t forget to check out the Sale Rack for discounted items and the rest of the departments including there blog run by Ozlem.
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How to start a plus size fashion business 2007-02-02 22:00:47 One of the great things about blog stats is that they give me a ton of ideas for things to write on. A recent Google search by a new reader asked this question: How to start a plus size ladies store? Since thats all the information I have I’m going to look at this from both the online and off line point of view and hopefully I will help someone out.
I will start with online first since this is the area that I know the most about. There are a few things to consider when it comes to opening an online store for plus size fashion and some disadvantages as well.
Advantages of having your business online:
With an online store there is no need to pay all the costs in researching and getting a brick and mortar location.
There is no need to have boxes of inventory in your house. There are several ways to set up a estore that does drop shipping.
Most web hosting company’s offer estore packages.
If you are a designer then you have control over all the items that go out under you
Belle Noir: For Big Beautiful Women of Color 2007-02-02 15:48:00 In my time of blogging for plus sizes I have had the opportunity to work with some fantastic ladies. One of those women is my good friend Aja Stubbs the founder and editor of Belle
Noir, a ezine dedicated to “to promote the positive image of Big BeautifulWomen
of Color
by featuring content (i.e. articles, poetry, photos, etc.) of an informative, entertaining, and inspiring nature, created specifically with the Big Beautiful Woman of Color in mind.”
Back in 2003 when Mode magazine folded there print version and went online Aja decided that she wanted to do a ezine of her own and eventually take it to print. She asked me to help out by writing for a segment called Ask the Admirer in which as a man who has a preference for a woman of size I answer questions that are submitted by readers.
It has been my pleasure and an honor to write for such a great ezine. Not only because of the great things that Aja is doing but because there is a need for ezines and magazines like this
Photos of loved ones make the perfect Valentine's gift 2007-02-02 14:55:32 As we enter the month of February, the Kodak Gallery is the perfect destination to find
loved
ones the right Valentine
's Day gift. The Gallery is happy to release two new popular gift items: collages and photo cards. Get a FREE collage for your loved one when you spend $25 at the Gallery
Through Valentine's Day, spend $25 at the Gallery and get a free 8×10 collage. Collages are the best way to capture the many memories of your significant other—up to 100 photos per print! Coupon code COLLAGE4LOVE should be used at checkout.
In addition, get 20% off all photo cards with coupon code 20VALENTINE. There is no minimum spend to receive this discount.
Both offers are good now through 2/15.
I have been a member of the Kodak Gallery since the early days when it was Ofoto. What I like about this site is that you can store pictures forever as long as you make at least one purchase every twelve months. Take advantage of this fantastic offer and you will never have to worry about y
Plus size fashion blogger hits the big time 2007-02-01 16:24:24 I just received an email from Liria Mersini from About Plus-Size Fashion she has some exciting news and was kind enough to share it with her readers. She is going to be involved in a lot and I am just as excited for her as she is about doing it.
She will be a guest on The Today Show on Monday, February 11th, (between 9am-9:30am) with a segment on Valentine’s Day lingerie for real women. I told you guys that 2007 would be the year for plus sizes and this is just the beginning.
Next on the agenda NBC announced a new show called iVillage Live. Liria and I will be in Orlando on February 6th to talk about Spring Fashion Trends for Plus-Sizes. Check your local listings for the times that iVillage Live will be on.
Last on the agenda for Liria is taking her Liria-Girl-Reporter series to the upcoming Fashion Week. I both envy and feel sorry for her as a plus size woman going into the world of the skinny but also I am excited to hear her take on the Fashion industry and will for sure
2007 Hairstyles 2007-01-31 20:00:02 Normally I only write about things that are related to clothes or lingerie. But as you know that hair is also a part of looking your best. Finally longer hair is coming back as well as natural hair styles. I didn’t realize that when I decided to loc my hair up that I was actually with the trend for the new year. Are you up on the latest hair styles? If not keep reading and find out if you are headed in the right direction.
What is in
Waves and romantic curls.
Natural hair no chemical use at all
Add-on hair pieces
Long lengths
Shaggy styles, pixes and bobs
Short styles for the business worl
Hair accessories
Whats not
Styles that damage hair with chemicals
Long messy styles
For men expect short clean styles that are above the collar and using the razor technique for a sharp clean look.
As far as color is concerned, expect lighter warmer shades to become popular. Of course if you are doing a natural hairstyle you won’t worry about adding color to your hair.
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Tools needed to find plus size content online 2007-02-05 20:13:17 Normally I don’t get to technical in my writing, but since I know that there are still a few people that are new to blogging I find that sharing some of the tools that I use to bring you the content I do can be helpful. Some of these I have been using since day one others are new. Overall they are good tools to use in order to find quality content dealing with plus size fashion or anything else.
Google - There are several tools to be used by Google. The first is Google itself. Putting in a question about your topic brings back sites related to your keyword. Yahoo and MSN will also give you results but in my opinion they are not as comprehnsive as Google is. You can go a step further and sign up for a Google account that way you will have access to the other tools in the Google arsenal:
Gmail - Fast, searchable email with less spam
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Sexy full figured lingerie for Valentines day 2007-02-06 17:12:24 Valentines Day is next week if you haven’t taken advantage of all the sales on lingerie then your missing out. Tyra Banks had her Full Figured Top Model show and a lot of the lingerie featured came from Hips and Curves. Check them out for a full range of sexy intimate items.
Kristina with Gigi’s Closet was kind enough to give me permission to use some of the photos to promote there full figure bras. The bra that you see in the picture has a matching panty to fit up to a 2X in size with the following features.
Matte voile combines with cut-out Swiss embroidery inspired by broderie-anglasie on this bra.
Cups are constructed with three sections, along with a side panel for fantastic forward projection (rather than bulging at the sides).
A powernet wing aids in control, anchorage an support.
Embroidery continues up the straps, which adjust at the back.
Narrow ribbon bows complete the trim.
A two hook closure.
Other things to keep in mind when shopping for lingerie. Red is Read more:Valentines
Enter to win free clothes from Rosalee Women Size Apparel 2007-02-06 18:17:29 One of the merchants, Rosalee Women
Size Apparel
, that I have had the pleasure of blogging about has a monthly drawing for a free item of clothing. What I like about the giveaway it is a way to get the customer active not only in the shopping process but a chance to get something free in the process.
This months drawing is for a 2pc Wine Doe Suede Hoodie Set. The set is great for Cool nights, early morning walks, working inside an overly active air conditioned building, or running errands and you don’t want to be bothered with a coat, all these situations require our Doe Suede Hoodie Set. The jacket has front inseam pockets, front zip, and is partially lined. Pants have inseam pockets, comfort sized waist. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Jacket length available are 32 to 36 inches long. Pants are available in the following inseams-27, 30, 32, 34.5. Sizes 1-6 ($79.99) - Sizes 7-9 ($89.99).
As you can see this is a perfect outfit for just about any occasion. If you want to
Bras that light up the night 2007-02-07 16:04:31 While going though my feeds I came across an interesting article on SizeNet about some interesting bras. When I clicked the link to the site I must say my eyebrow rasied at the thought of being out somewhere and seeing ladies blouses and dresses blinking back at me becasue they had light
s embedded in them.
They are correctly named the “nervebra”. A lady would have to have some cool nerves to go out to a party or other event with her breasts blinking. I think it would be fun for a Halloween or New Year’s Eve event but thats about it.
It’s not like they carry bras big enough for most full figured ladies but if they did would you wear one? The price range for the bras are as little as $90 and as much as $600. When I think about how much my wife used to spend on everyday bras I can’t see her spending that much money on a novelty item.
Just goes to show you that there is something out there for everyone. I’m sure that with the press this website is
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Makeup Sale Our Best Prices This Year, SAVE up to 55%
Find Chic and Sweet Valentine’s Day Gifts at BareNecessities.com
Prom ‘07 is in full-swing at Sydney’s Closet. Make sure you check out the internet’s largest selection of plus-size special occasion dresses now!
10% off purchase with code “LoveBra”at BiggerBras.com. Expires 02/28/07
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Our Editor’s Uncover Where to Find the Best Plus Size Lingerie.
Big Dance offers modern dance for us fat folks
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Jeans for full figured women 2007-02-08 16:39:50 One of the things that I hear about often and have written about is “what style jeans should a full-figured woman wear?” For some larger ladies the thought of putting on a pair of jeans is right next to getting a tooth pulled with a pair of pliers its just not something pleasant.
My wife complains all the time about the fit of her jeans. When she finds a pair that she likes she wears that pair until the fall apart. Finding jeans should not be that difficult. If you take a few helpful tips with you when you start your shopping journey in the end you will come away and not feel like you have been abused.
What not to wear
If you have a lot of hips and don’t want to do an imitation of a plumber bending over then the low rider style of jeans are out. Being full figured has enough challenges on its on without adding to it by not looking polished when you go out.
If you have to jump off the bed to get into your jeans then thats probably not a good idea either. The goal Read more:Jeans
How to make sure your wearing the right bra size 2007-02-09 14:43:02 I see the things that my wife goes through with her bras all the time. Proper fit is something that I will devote a lot of posts to. After years of getting custom bras she is to the point that she can finaly buy bras off the shelf. It has taken her months of trial and error to finally get to the point that she can wear a size 42G from Lane Bryant.
In my research I came across these tips from Glamorise, offering bras in sizes up to 58J. These tips should help make shopping for your next bra easier.
Did you know that 7 out of 10 women wear the wrong bra size? Take a look below at some of the most common bra-fit mistakes — and find a solution!
Problem: Bra Rides Up in Back
Solution: Adjust hook-and-eye closure to tighten, loosen straps, or try a smaller band size (e.g., go from 42 to 40).
Problem: Bustline Sags
Solution: Shorten straps, avoid stretchy fabrics, or choose a firmer support style with rigid straps.
Problem: Band Digs In
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Belly dancing for plus sizes 2007-02-12 17:45:52 Today has been kind of a lazy day for me blog wise. I am getting a late start so when I checked my email I decided to just list the plus size belly dancing classes being held in Chicago. This is something that I have always been intrigued by and to know that there is a studio out there that has belly dancing for plus size women and men is a good thing.
Body Rhythyms Dance & Fitness Studio
445 W. Liberty Street
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6654
The costs for the classes vary by level and what you want to do. As low as $20 for a one hour private lesson up to $70 for the 7-week training classes.
Jennifer will teach several basic belly dance moves. Please wear workout clothing that is not too baggy. Please wear either dance shoes, bare/stocking feet or shoes that are never worn out of doors. For women, if you have a shawl and/ or a piece of fabric that is about 3 yards long and 45″ or more wide, bring it along. One piece will be needed to wrap around your hips and one to use as a ve Read more:sizes
BBWVibe: A MySpace like website for plus size individuals 2007-02-13 18:25:47 Social networking is something that is just a part of our daily lives right now. I have been a part of the revolution since its early days and will continue to do so in the furture. One of the new sites on the scene for size sexy women and the men that admire them is BBWVibe.
Call it the MySpace
of BBW’s. It’s a new community so there are only a few hundred subscribers and the owners are still doing tweaks to it to make things run smoothly, but it looks like it will be a great place for plus size men and women to socialize.
If your familiar with MySpace.com then you will notice that the format of BBWVibe is similar. Users can customize there pages, write to there blogs and connect to friends.
The areas that I enjoyed about the site where classified, forum and rate photo areas. I expect to see a lot of good things come from this site. Check out my profile while your over there join up and tell Nicole that you learned about BBWvibe on my blog.
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Plus size lingerie for your hips and curves 2007-02-13 18:06:24 I could kick myself for missing the interview that Liria from About.com's plus-size guide did on NBC on Sunday, but thanks to the wonder of the internet I was able to view it online. Though there was some talk about Valentine’s Day I loved the how there was focus on feeling sexy in your lingerie at any size.
If you haven’t quite come out of your shell yet then you probably have a lot of babydoll style lingerie pieces. The colors and styles are endless so it will be pretty easy to find something to fit your needs. Always for Me has a great selection of Plus Size Lingerie to satisfy most tastes
If you are anything like my wife then a corset is your best friend. If you leave it up to her she would wear a corset daily. This piece of lingerie can be super sexy as well as casual with a denim jacket. sexy plus size corsets at Hips and Curves. If you need a custom fit then LadyBwear<img src="%26%238217%3Bhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.fusionquest.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmain%2F Read more:Plus size lingerie
Plus size fashion house upset at Fashion Week organizers 2007-02-14 15:39:27 Francesco Casile, the organizer of Plusize, a trade fair for producers of clothes for plus sizes was not happy with not being included in the Milan Fashion week events. Casile contends that the necessary paperwork was submitted on time but the even organizers say that it wasn’t.
Why am I not surprised by something like this? Though Velvet D’Amour made headlines when she walked the runways last year it is still evident that in the world of fashion modeling plus sizes are still not as welcome as there smaller counterparts.
The Italian National Fashion Chamber adopted last year a measure that stating that Models must have a BMI of 18. If they are six feet (1.83 meters) tall and weighing less than 135 pounds (61 kilograms), for example they will be banned from modeling, as well as anyone under age 16. Tough talk but apparently it doesn’t apply to plus size models, at least not for Fashion Week
.
Though the Fashion chamber was one of the first to include plus size fashi
Support the American Heart Association's Go Red Campaign 2007-02-15 17:00:15 Heart disease among women today is at an all time high. Research is being done to help fight heart disease but the American
Heart Association still needs help from people like you and me.
Bare Necessitiesis teaming up with the American Heart Association to help raise money. For every qualifying Le Mysterebra style bought through 3/31/2007 Le Mystere will donate $1. During the month of February, Bare Necessities will be matching this donation.
By doing what you normally do and that is purchase your bra and panties you can be helping to fund a worthy cause.
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10 helpful shopping tips for plus size clothing 2007-02-15 16:12:53 In the two years that I have been writing about plus size clothing and accessories it has gotten easier than ever to buy trendy clothing thanks to the internet and to manufacturers realizing that they where missing out on a slice of a multi-billion dollar pie.
Though it is easier there are still some challenges that full figured men and women must deal with when it comes to shopping for clothing. It doesn’t have to be hard if you use a few helpful
tips before you start.
Know your size. I know that this may sound silly but not knowing your size can cause a lot of wasted time and effort when it comes to shopping. Go to a seamstress or high end merchant and be measured from head to toe. Keep those measurements handy when its time to shop.
Shop off season. I have talked about this many times before, buy a season ahead to save money. For instance now is the time to buy Spring fashions. Buying early beats the rush as well.
Build a wardrobe. If you have a closet full of clothes
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Size acceptance icon Heather MacAllister passed.
Check out Spring styles for shoes according to Designershoes.com
It’s BOGO time again at Payless. Check out the latest styles and save some money.
Once your done reading and just want to window shop before you buy check these sites out.
Zappos.com Women’s Shoes
Plus Size Costumes from Buy Costumes.com
Find the Largest Selection of Plus Size Swimwear at SwimsuitsForAll.com
Make someone’s spa wish come true…Spa Wish Gift Certificates
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NBC and the Travel Channel document BBW Vegas Bash 2007-02-16 15:02:26 I must say when I read about this I was somewhat shocked. I have written about the BBW Vegas
Bash as well as things related to plus size travel, but I didn’t expect to be able to turn on my television and be able to see the behind the scences action in Vegas.
The date for the piece to air is April 11, 2007 at 8pm on the TravelChannel
. Check your local listings for what that is in your area. Set your Tivo’s and VCR’s to record this event.
The Travel Channel has already begun the promotion of the show that they have titled XXL Travel that’s pronounced “Xtra Lagre Travel”. They are looking to show what it is like for a plus size person to travel.
“XXL TRAVEL takes an inside and revealing look into how large people travel. Do full-figured airline passengers have to buy two seats? How do thinner passengers feel when larger passengers spill into their seats? For answers- and to experience XXL Travel firsthand- we follow four large passengers Read more:document
Guest blogging on two plus size blogs 2007-02-18 15:59:15 One of the great things about blogging is the cool people that you come in contact with and the great ideas that they have. Over the past few weeks I have come across two distincly different sites that are both getting into the world of blogging and I am honored to be a part of there growing blog communities.
About Curves - This is a lingerie site that has some sizzling hot lingerie for sizes 1X-6X. There blog though brand new is made up of several bloggers including Sarah from Plus Size Clothing Scoop that will offer different opinions on cool and exciting things.
Curvi Blog - This blog is the companion to the plus size ezine Curvilinear Magazine. What makes this blog unique is the fact that they are asking for readers of the ezine to submit blog posts with the possibility of becoming a paid staff writer.
With both blogs being new the direction that they will be taking is not yet defined. If you want to help shape two new players to the blog world check both out and submit your w Read more:Guest
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Velvet D'Amour models for Hourglass Fashions 2007-02-18 15:12:04 Last year she made a splash on the runway in Europe. Velvet
D’Amour
is continuing her modeling success by helping to showcase sexy upscale clothing for HourglassFashions
. Just like my blog and many others like me they are affiliates of IGIGI. The red gown that Velvet is wearing is from IGIGI.
What I like that best about continuing to see Velvet in action is that she is showing the world that plus size models
can strut there stuff on the runway as well as the web.
Hourglass Fashions website is easy to navigate and has features such as gift certificates, clearance and a link to there Myspace.com page.
Check out Hourglass Fashions as well as the other merchants that I have listed in the links section of Full Figure Plus. Don’t forget if you want to keep up with what is going on in the plus size clothing world subscribe to the newsfeed or email.
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Confessions of what she looks for in her plus size bra
Common sense dressing tips for “non-standard” or plus size
Thoughts on affilate marketing byYaro
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How to determine your correct band and cup size 2007-02-19 12:00:53 To determine your correct bra and cup size, you will need a tape measure, in inches.
If you prefer to do it out by hand, read and follow the instructions below. You will need a tape measure (preferably paper) in inches, and a pencil. (Optimally, you should be wearing your most comfortable bra when the following measurements are done, though this is not mandatory.)
There are 2 variables we need to determine to correctly find your bra and cup size. These variables are your frame size and your chest+breast size. Keep in mind, however, that determining your bra and cup size is no an exact science. If you find you should be wearing a 34 C, but a 32 B fits you better, obviously get the more comfortable one!
1. Determine Frame & Bra Size
The frame size is the diameter around your chest JUST BELOW your breasts. Using the tape measure, measure around your ribcage directly under your breasts. There should be no breast tissue measured while determining your frame size. Record your results on
Plus size fashion $10,000 Online Sweepstakes Giveaway 2007-02-20 17:49:16 Customers can win a cash prize of $10,000 in an online sweepstakes at Woman Within , Roamans , Extended Sizes, KingSizeDirect and One Stop Plus. These brands are all part of Redcats USA. If you visit any of these sites from now until March 27, 2007 you can play these sweepstakes online every day for a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000, or enter weekly drawings for two $50 egift certificates.
On or about April 2, 2007 there will be a drawing to announce the one official $10,000 cash prize winner.
“We are excited to offer this special online sweepstakes to all of our customers to show how much we appreciate their continued loyalty,” said Stephanie Sobel, Executive Vice President, Special Sizes Group, Redcats USA. “We remain confident that Woman Within, Roaman’s, Jessica London and KingSize will continue to be leaders in the plus-size market, offering high quality service, plus-size expertise, stylish fashion at value prices, and with the recent launch of O Read more:Sweepstakes
Take 2 sale from Lane Bryant 2007-02-20 16:27:41
Get a $50 gift cheque from Lane Bryant
to use during there Take 2 sale. Spring fashions are out now so shop early for great deals on tops, pants and jeans.
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Buying plus size lingerie the smart way 2007-02-20 16:15:21 You wouldn't go to a flower shop asking for apples. As a woman with plenty of hips and curves you should think twice before go to discount retailer to find lingerie. If most of you are like my wife you don't have an unlimited budget when it comes to buying lingerie. With that in mind it's understandable why going to Wal-mart, Target or many other discount stores that offer plus sizes to look for lingerie makes sense. Where the problem starts is when you realize that the selection of styles and sizes limited and the staff is not sensitive to the needs of there larger customers. The final slap in the face comes from higher prices for low quality products.
Though it is a lot easier today to find nice looking lingerie at affordable prices there are a few things that you can take with you to make your shopping trips easy.
Shop lingerie only sites
I know this may sound strange but if you stick to sites that not only specialize in plus sizes but lingerie in general the likelihood tha Read more:Buying
Belle-Noir.com Readers' Survey 2007-02-21 20:00:48 A ezine that I am proud to be a part of is doing things in a big way. Aja has a great contest that involves her readers. Check it out for your chance to win some cash!
Belle
-Noir.com is preparing to make some major moves in 2007, and we would like your input to know exactly who our readers are and what you are all about.
To reward you for your time, one person will win a $100 Gift Certificate to your choice of one of the following stores:
Lane Bryant* | Igigi.com* | Kiyonna.com* | The Avenue*
Our Readers’ Survey has been designed to take between three and five minutes. I ask that you please answer honestly and openly on all questions. Please note: You must finish the survey to be taken to the page where you will register to win.
The winner will be announced in our May/June Issue, which will debut on May 1, 2007!
Thanks in advance for your support!
Peace & Love,
Ms. Aja B.
Belle-Noir.com
* Does not imply endorsement or sponsorship. We just think these stores are hot &