Showing Skin Like A True DIVA!

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Summer is quickly approaching, which gives us a chance to show a little skin when sporting our trendiest outfits! However, keep in mind there is a thin line between sexy and skanky when taking on this challenge. Here is a full body guide to showing some skin, the RIGHT way! Shoulders There is nothing sexier [...]

$33,000 Per Pound: The REAL Weight Loss Willpower

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Last week I watched an interesting story on 20/20 called “Losing It: The Big Fat Trap”, which really shocked me on how much these weight loss companies and celebrities profit by endorsing their product. We’ve seen them all: Kirstie Alley, Valerie Bertinelli, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah, Janet Jackson and the list goes on. All of [...]

Tim Gunn Thinking About Designing A Plus-Size Line!

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The style guru and Project Runway mentor that is Tim Gunn, recently sat down for an interview with Marie Claire about his new talk show called The Revolution and opened up about his views on plus-size fashion. The stigma that plus-sized ladies have fought through for years is the minimal fashion outlets that cater to [...]

Plus Size Fashion Trends For 2012

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Let’s Start the Year off Trendy! Here are a couple of trends that are making a huge impact on the fashion scene for 2012!!! Bow Blouse AK Anne Klein Plus Size Tie Blouse, Macy’s, Vince Camuto Tie Neck Studded Blouse (Plus), Norstrom, Bow Tie Sleeveless Blouse, OneStopPlus.com As they say, “ Fashion always repeats itself” and these [...]

Go Shopping With Kiera: Our Fashion Editor’s Holiday Wish List

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Nothing is more fun than putting together your holiday wish list. I’ve narrowed my picks down and  ready to  share my wish list with you! Ipad 2 So remember when we thought laptops were cutting edge? Well Ipads have certainly taken the shine from ancient laptops! These little electronic notebooks are convenient (they fit in most [...]

Plus Size Fashion: WOW Factors for Fall

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Hands down, fall is my favorite season of the year and not because my birthday is in October but because fall is just beautiful. The weather is pleasant and crisp; it’s by far the most colorful season and it introduces fashion styles that never cease to amaze me! These fall fashions have really “wowed” me [...]

What’s Your Everyday Style?

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During the holidays, we take time to visit with families and loved ones and cherish the time spent with one another. It is when I’m with my family, that I can just be me and not fret about impressing others. It is a time when I am totally and completely myself. I have come to [...]

Everyday DIVA: Noely Monfiston

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Noely Monfiston of Bloomfield, New Jersey Profession: Make-up artist, hair and clothes stylist What makes you an “Everyday Diva”: My inner strength and beauty is what makes me an “Everyday Diva”! What sets you apart from other Divas? What sets me apart from other divas is my ambition to go beyond the “Norm”. We only [...]

Transform in Plus-Size Pin-Up Fashion

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I love the fashion styles from the early 1900′s, especially the 1950′s: The Bettie Page Era. This was the age of Pin-Up. It was super sexy, ultra feminine and a very polished type of style. Lately, I have seen women encompass this style in their everyday fashion choices and do it without looking too costume-y. [...]

Turn Your Magic Chamber into Your Boudoir

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Think about it ladies: where does all the magic happen? Your fashion magic…in the bedroom. Your romantic magic…in the bedroom. Your magical room of relaxation and peace…the bedroom. So since this room holds so much power and is used for several essential needs for your life, let’s show it some love ladies. I think by [...]

A Plus-Sized Model in Whose World?

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Plus-sized modeling became mainstream in the mid to late 1990s with models such as Emme Aronson and Mia Tyler. To his day, Emme is largely recognized as the leading model in the profession, as well as its highest earner. Natalie Laughlin, Jordan Tesfay, Mia Amber Davis and several other woman have broken the barrier of [...]

Romantic Vintage For Curvy Women

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I love finding vintage clothing in consignment shops and thrift stores. Sometimes I wish I lived in earlier decades so that I could take advantage of the fashion trends back then. Today, there are several retailers that offer vintage styles that haven’t been worn and donated to your local thrift store. I recently came across [...]

Don’t Let The Brand Dictate Your Style

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So I’m sure we all share the same frustrations when shopping. Not as many stores as we would like, sell clothes to fit plus sized ladies. Don’t get me wrong, plus size fashion has come a long way since years ago when we were limited to a handful of stores to shop for our clothing. [...]

Fashion Review: Women Representing the Epitome of Empowerment

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There are several women in today’s society are that are really making a mark for themselves against all odds. They are intelligent, they are determined, and they are fashionable. Let’s take a look at the personal styles and signature pieces that these inspirational women rock on a daily basis! Michelle Obama It should be no [...]

Closet Raid: Try On Some Confidence

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“The best thing a woman can wear is confidence”. We’ve all heard this before. But what are you supposed to do, go into your closet, pick out “confidence”, put it on and magically you’re self-assured? Well actually…yes. We all have that piece of clothing or even an accessory that makes us feel confident, empowered, and [...]

Plus-Size Fashion Across the Pond

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Ok, ladies, I know we have all felt this way when shopping for an event: “I hope no one is wearing my outfit at this party!” This is especially relevant to the plus-sized community since most divas shop at the same stores. I can tell you right now that most of my wardrobe comes from [...]

Ten Commandments of Plus-Size Fashion

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1. Thou shall be fitted for the correct bra size. I know that most plus-sized divas like to show the girls, so let’s put on a good show! 2. When wearing leggings, thou shall wear a top that covers thy booty. A long, flowy tunic would be ideal. 3. Thou shall know what type of [...]

Evie Foster: Designing to Kiss Your Curves

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Evie Foster is truly a renaissance woman and we are lucky to have her in the plus size community. She is a mother, daughter, grandmother, model and designer. Starting her career in the Royal Australian Air Force, she transitioned into modeling and fashion and is now on the cusp of presenting her inaugural fashion line [...]

 
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