Sunday, July 22, 2012

Evie Foster: Kiss my Curves



The Australian born Designer premiered her plus-sized clothing line at this years Full Figured Fashion Week in New York City. Evie's collection was seductive yet comfortable, there was an effortlessly elegant quality to her designs that the media and attendees responded to.


To read more follow link below!
Evie Foster: Kiss my Curves

Friday, July 20, 2012

Shanda Freeman, of MTV Fame and Wife of Fatman Scoop, Will Launch Collection at Maryland Fashion Week





Shanda Freeman, wife of Fatman Scoop and of costar of MTV’s “Man and Wife”, is launching her contemporary apparel collection for women at Maryland Fashion Week, August 12, 2012.



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Jul 20, 2012 – Shanda Freeman will debut her first Fall/Winter 2012 collection at Maryland Fashion Week. The six-piece, contemporary women’s apparel collection, aptly called “Gemini“, is set to debut on August 12, 2012. The “Gemini” collection offers femininity, elegance and versatility.
For fashion lovers that cannot wait, pre-orders will be available for purchase at: www.Curvysta.com  on Monday, 8/13/2012.
The new collection, illustrates Shanda’s own signature style and are from her personal, custom pieces, created to fit her own curves. The “Gemini” dress is a reversible wrap dress that offers two looks in one. It is perfect for every woman, from the cost-conscious consumer to the avid traveler.
Sizes run from small to 3X, with extended sizes available upon request. This collection was created entirely in the United States, with all of the production based in the New York City garment district. The garments are made of breathable, quality fabrics and the colors were chosen with the confident, curvaceous woman in mind.
The “Gemini” collection will be showcased at Maryland Fashion Week on, Sunday,
August 12, 2012 at the International Showcase, followed by a Meet and Greet with Shanda Freeman. For more information on attending the showcase please visit: www. MarylandFashionWeek.com
About the designer:
Shanda Freeman is the wife of Grammy award winning artist, Fatman Scoop and costar of MTV’s “Man and Wife”. Her Shanda Says Vlog and advice column illuminate her ability to be compassionate, instruct and inspire her audiences. Her mission statement is to be a positive resource for individuals to discover and develop their potential by transforming limited thinking and unproductive practices into confidence and action. Her clothing line is an extension of her need to inspire confidence in every woman.

Get to know Shanda at:

Video courtesy of ShandaSays




Sunday, July 15, 2012

JC Penney Plus Size Dresses

By: Farrah Estrella

JC Penney Plus Size Dresses
JC Penney has a variety of fun dresses for plus size women. The best part is that the price range is from $30 to $70 dollars which makes them really affordable and they come in sizes 14w-24w.

Take a look at some of the pictures from our favorite’s dresses below.
Visit www.JCPenney.com for more information.







Lavish by Ashley Stewart

By: Farrah Estrella


Lavish by Ashley Stewart
Hello Curvies!!.. One of the many perks of attending Full Figured Fashion Week 2012 was the fact that we get a lot of goodies bags throughout all of the events and let's be honest, who doesn't love free stuff.

In one of the many goodie bags we received this wonderful fragrance Lavish by Ashley Stewart and we were pleasantly surprised of how good it was and soft.

The fragrance is rich and floral with notes of orange blossom, citrus verbena, and Brazilian mandarin.
The best part ladies is that it is only $19.50 dollars, you can't beat that!!

Be sure to grab one of your next trip to the store or buy it online at www.AshleyStewart.com


Thursday, July 12, 2012

BarePlus by Bare Necessities

by Ta'Nashea McLeod


Attention Curvy Fashionistas, if you’ve ever struggled to find stylish, sexy, bras in your size look no more. BarePlus by Bare Necessities features more than 500 bras that fit sizes 38A – 56J. They also offer panty sets, plus size lingerie, hosiery, and swimwear, from over 81 brands including Elomi, SPANX, Bali, Wacoal, Hanky Panky, and Calvin Klein just to name a few.

Photos Courtesy of BarePlus

Bare Necessities is the leading online retailer of brand name intimate apparel second only to Victoria’s Secret.


Jay Dunn, Chief Marketing Officer for Bare Necessities also known as the mastermind behind the infamous “Red Bra” ad campaign, that ran on American Idol featuring a plus size model and later becoming a national sensation after being banned by both Fox and ABC says that “BarePlus reinforces our commitment to serving the woman with curves and marks the beginning of our effort to build the best shopping experience for curvy women.”
This online boutique designed specifically for curvy women coexist in a tabbed shopping environment with barenecessities.com. Shoppers clicking on the BarePlus tab will encounter products available exclusively in plus sizes.















For more information or to make a purchase visit: www.bareplus.com/  

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PLUS SIZE CELEBS MAKING STATEMENTS ON THE RED CARPET

by Ta'Nashea McLeod





Queen Latifah





Mo'Nique



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Gabby Sidibe




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Amber Riley


Saturday, July 7, 2012

“Embrace” A Curvy & Plus Size Charity Fashion Show.

by Ta'Nashea McLeod


Tampa Fashion Designer Audrey Pat McGhee of APM Fashion presents “Embrace” A Curvy & Plus Size Charity Fashion Show.

 


Audrey “Pat” McGhee creates custom designs for clients specifically with the client's figure in mind. She designs clothes for women who are sizes 6 to 24, with a focus on the women who were the forgotten sizes (12 - 24).

This charity fashion show will benefit ASAP (Aids Service Association of Pinellas) and The Heart Association.
 
Audrey “Pat” McGhee


Embrace Fashion Show
 
When: August 25th, 2012

Where: Sunset Ballroom at The Vinoy Club
600 Snell Isle Blvd. NE
St. Petersburg, Florida 33704

Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM; the show starts at 7:00 PM

Tickets: VIP $75.00 Dollars (includes special sitting, gift bag, photo opportunities and exclusive shopping experience before and after the show)

General Admission: $35.00

Early Bird Special (before June 30th): $25.00

Day of the Event (at the door): $45.00

Standing Room: $15.00

Tickets are available online at: http://www.audreypat.com/ 

For more information call (813) 300-3199