CURVY PICK OF THE DAY....FROM BAKERS

Send the message that you have impeccable taste with this attention grabbing peep toe pump featuring a floating buckle ankle strap, hidden platform elevation and covered heel vertically lined with bold stud ornamentation. By Wild Pair

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CURVY TRENDS

by TaNashea McLeod

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TREND THIS SEASON?

PEPLUM

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COLOR BLOCK

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BOLD JEWELRY

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ANIMAL PRINTS

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WEDGES

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  PATTERN SUNDRESSES

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BELTS

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BRIGHT AND VIBRANT COLORS

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CLUTCHES

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CHECK OUT VOL UP 2 MAGAZINES VERY FIRST ISSUE!

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

VOL UP 2 is an "online quarterly magazine showcasing diverse beauty with an emphasis on curvy women, and exploring the generosity of Mind, Body and Spirit.”

One only needs to see the cover of this innovative and ground breaking magazine to be inspired to embrace your own curves.  

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Vol up 2 was created by supermodel Velvet d’Amour, the first supersize-plus model to infiltrate the elite world of Parisian couture, by walking the runways of both John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier and modeling for top fashion magazines, including French Vogue, Egoiste, WAD, Standard, and many others. Recently, Velvet was named a “Curvy Icon” by Italian Vogue.

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Vol Up 2 "encourages readers to revel in their every “imperfection” and celebrate their bodies in their glorious entirety. Born out of Ms. d’Amour’s work to expand society’s limited notion of beauty by building awareness about women of every size and shape, the magazine is a visual celebration of full-figured beauty, combined with a self-affirming message of inspiration."

To subscribe and read the issue visit:

http://volup2.com/

CURVY PICK OF THE DAY….FLORAL CHIFFON COLD-SHOULDER TOP FROM TORRID

Strike a pose in this on-trend floral, cold-shoulder, kimono silhouette with front cinch detail top from Torrid.  

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MY SHOE RANT!!!!!

by Ta'Nashea McLeod

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I am a military spouse and have been for the past 15 years. Needless to say we move quite a bit, about every 2 to 4 years. That being said we recently moved from overseas back to the United States of America. When the locals arrived to pack up our home in Japan, the middle aged man tasked with packing my closet gasped with disgust as I opened the door to reveal what was inside. When I went down stairs to check on my children I heard him call out for his co-workers to come see the number of shoes I had. I didn’t really think much about it because after my entire closet isn’t exactly Zen, Feng shui, or anything close to minimalistic for that matter. Which after being in Japan for 8 years I learned was the cultural way of life for most?

Fast forward about two months. We received the phone call that our ship had arrived. Literally! The boat with our things had finally docked. Do you know what this means? No more eating and sleeping on the floor. No more paper plates, no more living out of a suit case of heavenly rotated out fits, and more importantly for my husband football on the big screen, for my kids the mother load of toys and for me shoes glorious shoes! Now I could resume my weekly dress-up sessions. 

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As the caravan of huge moving trucks pulled up to the house I could hardly compose myself. My husband was in a meeting at work so they tasked me with checking of the numbers as they carried in packages. This was not my idea of fun. Every time one of the guys would call out a box labeled shoes I wanted to run with my pink box cutter to the master suite and start opening boxes. Finally my husband arrived. I don’t even think that I gave him a chance to take off his uniform before I handed him the paperwork putting him in charge of checking off furniture. 

After a while the movers began to make jokes about how many boxes, bins, and packages of shoes I had. At first it was sort of funny. One guy said that “85 % of our shipment was shoes” another one said he had “moved people that lived in mansions and not seen so many shoes.” The more they joked the more my husband began to investigate my now deemed “shoe problem” for a second I began to feel bad and even think that I might really have a shoe problem.

Then reality set in. “I don’t have a shoe problem!!!” 

Let’s face it whether they are the latest $1500 Christian Louboutin or a $2 thrift store find, shoes are the ultimate pick me up. They lift our calves, butts, and our spirits!!!! 

CURVY PICK OF THE DAY....DRAPE DRESS FROM ASOS CURVE

Step out in Style for Spring in this canary yellow dress with black floral contrast crochet neck line, semi sheer sleeves, fitted waist, and draped tulip skirt by ASOS CURVE

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Back by Popular Demand IGIGI

Award winning plus size clothing line IGIGI by designer Yuliya Raquel has recently brought back a number of high demand pieces from their previous collections. These pieces have been recut, remade, and are now available for purchase.

Yuliya Raquel has expressed, “When designing, I always imagine how a woman will feel in the garment; I try to determine if the clothes will make her more excited about where she is going. Will she feel more feminine? Sensual? And seductive?” She continues, “Many customers write to say my clothes make them feel virtually invincible, like a goddess. That’s what makes it all worthwhile to me.”

IGIGI was awarded “Best Plus Fashion Retailer of the Year” in 2010 as well as “Best Plus Size Designer Readers' Choice Awards” in 2011. IGIGI is known for its great fit, latest styles, high quality, and optimized development and production all within the USA.

For more information visit

http://www.igigi.com/