http://dailyvenusdiva.com The #1 Plus Size Magazine for Women with Curves Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:15:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/02/igigi-by-yuliya-raquels-art-of-fashion-in-motion-campaign-featuring-the-valentines-day-collection/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/02/igigi-by-yuliya-raquels-art-of-fashion-in-motion-campaign-featuring-the-valentines-day-collection/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:13:23 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29760 The Art of Fashion in Motion campaign by Igigi by Yuliya Raquel is a montage of color, movement and art with the company’s mission to transform the world’s view of beauty. In this recent video, the Valentine’s Day Collection is the focus highlighting the flowy, waist accentuating dresses and separates draped in signature Igigi by [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/02/02/igigi-by-yuliya-raquels-art-of-fashion-in-motion-campaign-featuring-the-valentines-day-collection/feed/ 2 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/31/on-trend-plus-size-clothing-line-changes-name-to-kristin-miles/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/31/on-trend-plus-size-clothing-line-changes-name-to-kristin-miles/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:59:20 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29478 On trend plus size clothing line Missphit has changed its name to Kristin Miles. After years of attempting to secure a trademark, Missphit clothing line has decided to end the legal battle and combine the owners and their children’s names to create Kristin Miles plus size clothing. The name does not represent any drastic changes [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/31/on-trend-plus-size-clothing-line-changes-name-to-kristin-miles/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/28/8-ways-to-dress-like-a-queen/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/28/8-ways-to-dress-like-a-queen/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:19:38 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29362 The 2012 Queen Grace Spring collection is described as, “Reminiscent of the days of starlet glamour, the QG spring designs are sweeping, flowing and ultra rich in fabric selection and color option for the season.” To see a Queen Grace signature item up close and personal is to be greeted by an elegant and gorgeously [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/28/8-ways-to-dress-like-a-queen/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/attitude-is-everything-with-carmakoma/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/attitude-is-everything-with-carmakoma/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:00:28 +0000 Features Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29232 Since 2008, Danish Designers Weiss&Lykke have been pushing the envelope, creating amazing fashions  that flatter your curves. With their brainchild Carmakoma they create versatile pieces that become  staples in any wardrobe. Their latest look book has plenty of attitude, just like I like it!! Here are some of my favorites.   To view Carmakoma’s latest [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/attitude-is-everything-with-carmakoma/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/on-the-scene-in-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/on-the-scene-in-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:46:09 +0000 Features Editor, Cassandra Jones-McBryde http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=29247 IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel is the go to site for your holiday stunner outfit. So naturally when DailyVenusDiva.com was invited to the 2nd Annual Michigan Film Gala at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History,  Stephanie and I turned to IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel. It was a red carpet event that lasted till [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/24/on-the-scene-in-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/18/monif-c-channels-brighter-days-with-her-spring-2012-collection/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/18/monif-c-channels-brighter-days-with-her-spring-2012-collection/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:17:31 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28966 Upon viewing the Spring 2012 collection released by Plus size designer Monif C.  it is very clear that she has a love for color and vintage details. Each season Monif C. unveils a collection filled with remixed favorites and signature innovative pieces that capture the attention of her customers. Below are some of my favorites: [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/18/monif-c-channels-brighter-days-with-her-spring-2012-collection/feed/ 4 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/18/clements-ribeiro-to-design-plus-size-collection-for-evans/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/18/clements-ribeiro-to-design-plus-size-collection-for-evans/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:37:00 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28955 Husband/wife design team Clements Ribeiro is teaming up with U.K. based plus size retailer Evans to design the Swan collection. Clements Ribeiro explained their reason for working with Evans on their blog: We are, (as a society,) increasingly concerned about embracing plurality and being all-inclusive – a direct consequence of the democratic distribution of power [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/18/clements-ribeiro-to-design-plus-size-collection-for-evans/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/10/the-art-of-fashion-in-motion-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel-campaign-featuring-kailee-osullivan/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/10/the-art-of-fashion-in-motion-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel-campaign-featuring-kailee-osullivan/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:15:43 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28651 The Igigi by Yuliya Raquel collection embodies so many elements, themes and feelings. With hints of casual couture, glamourous staples, charming separates and classic pieces, it’s difficult to put Igigi into a box. To celebrate their new campaign, The Art of Fashion In Motion featuring Kailee O’Sullivan, here are three pieces from their new collection [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/10/the-art-of-fashion-in-motion-igigi-by-yuliya-raquel-campaign-featuring-kailee-osullivan/feed/ 0 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/05/hm-puts-fashion-before-size-with-new-plus-size-collection/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/05/hm-puts-fashion-before-size-with-new-plus-size-collection/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:15:57 +0000 Editor-In-Chief, Stephanie Penn-Danforth http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28550 As of Spring 2012, H&M’s plus size collections will be known as H&M+.  By adding the “+” symbol, the company wants their consumers to know that fashion will always come  before size at H&M. This isn’t the brands first attempt at rebranding their plus size collections.  Last year they released the one-off collection Inclusive in [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2012/01/05/hm-puts-fashion-before-size-with-new-plus-size-collection/feed/ 3 http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/31/fashion-design-students-create-plus-size-formal-gowns/ http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/31/fashion-design-students-create-plus-size-formal-gowns/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2012 03:43:02 +0000 Daily Venus Diva http://dailyvenusdiva.com/?p=28365 As a woman who was once a plus size teenager, I am very familiar with the need for plus size prom dresses. Apparently, I’m not the only one aware of this problem. A group of fashion design students at O’More College of Design in Nashville, TN recently stepped in to help Beth Glascock of The [...]]]> http://dailyvenusdiva.com/2011/12/31/fashion-design-students-create-plus-size-formal-gowns/feed/ 0