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Wed, Jan 27 2010

Winter Coats for Your Body Type

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A coat is definitely the winter item you want to splurge on since you can make quite a fashion statement with one (yet be totally dressed like a bum underneath it). But if you don’t choose the right...

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Mon, Jan 25 2010

Jeans for Every Body

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Jeans tend to be the one article of clothing that give many women grief. Fear not–this quick and handy guide I’ve created should alleviate most of the stress that comes with jean shopping. If you want...

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Tue, Dec 29 2009

Swimsuits for All!

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OK, I do realize that less than two weeks ago we had a blizzard in the northeast–but I came across a cool website that sells swimsuits for the plus-size fashionista up to size 34! They even have...

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Thu, Dec 17 2009

Party Perfect Plus Size Dresses from Monif C

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(above “Carmen” Leopard Ruched Dress, $180) If you got a little something extra, check out these FAB plus-size dresses from designer Monif C: Understand that ‘plus size’ refers...

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Mon, Nov 16 2009

How to Rock a Belt

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Not just for keeping your pants from falling off your waist, belts are multi-function, coveted fashion accessories. However, when done wrong a belt can make even those with good intentions look like a...

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Wed, Nov 11 2009

Winter Coats for Your Body Type

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I’ve been like the girl who hesitates to jump in the double dutch rope when it came to writing this post. The crazy weather we’ve been having (70 degrees one day, 30 degrees the next) made...

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Thu, Nov 5 2009

From the Vault: Jeans for Every Body

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Jeans tend to be the one article of clothing that give many women grief. Fear not–this quick and handy guide I’ve created should alleviate most of the stress that comes with jean shopping. If...

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Sat, Oct 17 2009

Ask Danielle: Help Me Look More Stylish

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The Style and Beauty Doctor reader Charlotte writes in asking “I am an inverted triangle, apple shape, 5ft 4inches, 36 DD, size 14 and have a skin shade similar to Kelly Rowland. I am a nurse and...

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Mon, Oct 5 2009

Get Ready for Fall with Avenue

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If you’re a plus-size woman of a certain age, Avenue has got you covered for a sophisticated and stylish casual fall wardrobe. When choosing styles to fit your body, remember that “plus size”...

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Mon, Oct 5 2009

Glamour’s Body Image Revolution

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Glamour magazine is urging you to join their Body Image Revolution in an attempt to celebrate all body types in the media. As you know, while most statistics say the average American woman is a size 14,...

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Thu, Sep 24 2009

FTV Dressing for Your Body: F/W ‘09 Trends

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Good news: since many of the FW ‘09 trends are focused on wardrobe basics like dresses, suits, and coats and accessories like shoes, belts, and gloves, fall fashion is wearable for all body types! Big...

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Thu, Sep 24 2009

Fall Fashion Picks for the Plus Size Fashionista

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Hot retailer Torrid has got some even hotter fall fashion items perfect for the plus-size fashionista. Be fierce in vintage-inspired dresses or edgy in street-chic basics. Shown above (first row): Teal...

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Wed, Sep 2 2009

From the Vault: Jeans for Every Body!

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Jeans tend to be the one article of clothing that give many women grief. Fear not–this quick and handy guide I’ve created should alleviate most of the stress that comes with jean shopping. If...

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Mon, Aug 17 2009

Fall Denim Trends from ShopBop.com

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Hot fashion retailer ShopBop.com reveals some of the fall’s hottest denim trends. If your pockets are going through their own recession or if you’ve got extra lovely lady lumps, I’ll...

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Thu, Jul 30 2009

Fab Plus Size Fashions from Torrid

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If you’re a young, plus-sized fashionista (or want to dress like one), check out these hot items from Torrid.com! First Row: Bebop White and Denim-Blue Tank Dress; Tripp Black and Pink Slashed V-Neck...

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