http://dailyvenusdiva.com Life and Style - Curvy - The Lifestyle Magazine, for Women with Curves Fri, 25 May 2012 12:02:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/23/igigi-by-yuliya-raquel-discover-the-voyage-exotique-summer-collection-2012/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/23/igigi-by-yuliya-raquel-discover-the-voyage-exotique-summer-collection-2012/#comments Wed, 23 May 2012 14:04:45 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=33324 Sensuous. Feminine. Glamorous. Sophisticated. Beautiful. IGIGI. This summer discover styles inspired by the rich colors & enchanted luxury of 4 regions of the world – Japan, Africa, a Tropical Paradise, and Ibiza. Explore new maxi’s, discover past favorites, and dive into the summer looking and feeling gorgeous! Preview the campaign video here with the gorgeous [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/23/igigi-by-yuliya-raquel-discover-the-voyage-exotique-summer-collection-2012/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/11/sk-wilbur-unveils-plus-size-womenswear-collection-during-fffweek/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/11/sk-wilbur-unveils-plus-size-womenswear-collection-during-fffweek/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 11:32:04 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=33060 In 2010 we interviewed Wilbur Pack Jr. the owner and designer of SK Wilbur. As a designer his main objective is to dress and empower the 67% of American women who are size 14 or higher. “I love curvy women and I will profess my love until the day I die,” says Wilbur Pack Jr. [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/05/11/sk-wilbur-unveils-plus-size-womenswear-collection-during-fffweek/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/28/lady-in-red-on-the-scene-in-kiyonna/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/28/lady-in-red-on-the-scene-in-kiyonna/#comments Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:10:53 +0000 Features Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=32484 I have been eying the Betsey Ruched Dress by Kiyonna every since it debuted last year!  You have to love rouching, its clever way of hiding small imperfections while at the same time defining exactly what you want it to. It was a hard choice… but I finally choose Betsey in fire Red.   Inspired [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/28/lady-in-red-on-the-scene-in-kiyonna/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/25/plus-size-model-tara-lynn-for-hm/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/25/plus-size-model-tara-lynn-for-hm/#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:01:47 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=32532 This spring H&M did a little rebranding of its plus size collections known as H&M+. The plus is added to the original name symbolizing how fashion comes before size. Previously known as Big Is Beautiful (B.I.B.), H&M+ was recently launched with array of essentials for curvy girls in sizes 44-45 that can translate to great [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/25/plus-size-model-tara-lynn-for-hm/feed/ 2 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/24/epiphany-celebrates-the-diversity-in-detroit-fashion/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/24/epiphany-celebrates-the-diversity-in-detroit-fashion/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:50:44 +0000 Features Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=32471 I recently attended a fashion event called “Epiphany” produced by PYT Pink, a burgeoning design house who currently specializes in one of a kind accessories. Soon they  will be launching a collection for curvy girls. They opted to share their spotlight with other designers and boutiques from Detroit while featuring models of all sizes.  I [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/24/epiphany-celebrates-the-diversity-in-detroit-fashion/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/24/the-tarina-dress-from-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/24/the-tarina-dress-from-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:11:12 +0000 Features Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=32479 I am in LOVE with Tarina!! Once again IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel brings the essence of sophistication, style and comfort in one beautiful dress. It looks so beautiful on the site. I didn’t anticipate that it would be even more beautiful in person! What you may not see in the picture is the beautiful pleated [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/24/the-tarina-dress-from-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/18/plus-size-designer-spotlight-sk-wilbur/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/18/plus-size-designer-spotlight-sk-wilbur/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:19:06 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=13873 SK Wilbur is one of the many wonderful designers who will showcase during Full Figured Fashion Week in New York City on June 15th.  To celebrate this announcement, we’ve decided to repost this interview originally posted in 2010.  To see more designs from SK Wilbur visit http://www.skwilbur.com/ What inspired your most recent collection? My inspiration for [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/04/18/plus-size-designer-spotlight-sk-wilbur/feed/ 1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/28/clements-ribeiro-team-up-with-evans-on-the-swan-collection/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/28/clements-ribeiro-team-up-with-evans-on-the-swan-collection/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:16:48 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=31960 A few months ago we announced that husband/wife design duo Clements Ribeiro would be collaborating with U.K. retailer Evans on the Swan Collection.  At the time there weren’t many pictures but that has changed. Evans recently released photos of the collection filled with pieces that appeal to your individuality and femininity. ‘Suzanne and I are [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/28/clements-ribeiro-team-up-with-evans-on-the-swan-collection/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/28/hat-designer-spotlight-maria-curcic-of-le-chapeau-rouge/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/28/hat-designer-spotlight-maria-curcic-of-le-chapeau-rouge/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 05:07:12 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=31989 This season it’s all about accessories bringing jewelry, scarves and hats to the forefront of fashion. To celebrate our love for unique, stylish and timeless hats, our spotlight designer is Maria Curcic of Le Chapeau Rouge. Started in 1994, Le Chapeau Rouge is a hat boutique that pushes boundaries by creating hats with personal flair [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/28/hat-designer-spotlight-maria-curcic-of-le-chapeau-rouge/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/26/dress-your-curves-in-vintage-inspired-plus-size-fashion/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/26/dress-your-curves-in-vintage-inspired-plus-size-fashion/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:25:45 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=31870 Every season plus size designer label Igigi by Yuliya Raquel unveils figure flattering clothing that not only accentuates the silhouette of plus size women but adds a bit of class and sophistication to one’s wardrobe. The Breath of Fresh Air collection is no different. Described as…… A collection of styles saturated with color, cheerful prints, [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/03/26/dress-your-curves-in-vintage-inspired-plus-size-fashion/feed/ 1