A lot of my favorite stores have rolled out special sales this weekend, to mark the Independence Day holiday. Below is a roundup of the best ones currently going on, including all the details you need to know to be able to take advantage of these sales.

Save 50% of all clearance items this weekend at Torrid, no coupon needed! Just browse around, shop and you’re set. This sale expires this Sunday, 6th July. Also other great savings to be made in other sections including:

• Select tops at $24.99, $19.99, $14.99 and $12.00
• Casual shorts at $19.99
• Select casual capri’s at $24.99
• Select dresses at 50% off
• Select shoes at 50% of
• Select swimwear at 50% off
• Select cropped denim at $24.99
• Select denim shorts at $19.99
• Select sunglasses at 50% off

Shop at Kiyonna today and take advantage of their holiday sale! They are offering 20% off everything they have in stock! Simply use coupon code FIREWORKS08 when checking out. Don’t miss out because this sale only lasts through midnight (PST) on Tuesday, 8th July. Also benefit from just $8 standard ground shipping on all domestic orders, no coupon code needed!

Save 15% at SwimsuitsForAll.com, and celebrate this Independce Day in swimwear style. Use coupon code july15. This offer expires this Sunday, 6th July.

Take advantage of IGIGI’s biggets sale of the year to shop for summer dresses, cocktail dresses, work wear, bridal and more! All marked down up to 50% OFF! Plus, enjoy FREE shipping with every order by just entering coupon code FREESHIPPING at checkout. Don’t miss our on the most fantastic sale of the summer, so shop at IGIGI today. All hot styles are going fast!

Celebrate your sexy curves this Independence Day at Hips and Curves! They are currently holding their semi-annual sale where lots of savings can be made on luscious plus size lingerie. For instance grab yourself two pairs of silky sheer lace top stockings for only $19.95!

Enter coupon code JULY4SWAK at SWAK Designs this weekend and enjoy 30% off any order now until Sunday, 6th July!

Celebrate 4th of July at Jessica London with savings up to 80%, including clearance! Also enjoy FREE express shipping upgrade on any order. Just use promo code: JLW2120.

Happy birthday America!

If you’re like me, you probably shop at Torrid all the time. They’ve got one of the best collections of plus size women’s fashion on the net… or anywhere else. And now they’re introducing beautiful, figure flattering wedding gowns perfectly suited to the plus size shape. While their new selection of plus size wedding gowns isn’t the biggest you’ve ever seen, each gown is beautifully flattering and perfectly suited to curvier shapes. In particular I love the Divine White Lace Halter Bridal Gown… so romantic and pretty.

They’ve also got all the bridal accessories you’ll need for your big day, including great shoes, veils, jewelry… and best of all, super sexy bridal underwear. Yeah, baby.

Not planning on being a bride anytime soon, but have about a dozen invitations to summer weddings?  Take a look at Torrid’s selection of dresses for attending a summer wedding.  Just be careful not to outshine the bride - it’s not very polite.

To all the readers from the US, Happy 4th July! I hope you all have a great day surrounded by loved ones.

Obviously, I keep track of what’s going on in the plus sized clothing community. Not just because I want to share them with you… but also because I’m something of a compulsive shopper and can’t pass up a good deal. So when I see specials like those going on at Avenue.com right now, I’m bowled over. There are too many to count!

Okay, not literally… I think they’re actually doing six or seven at a time, including:

1. 20% off your order with no limited spending
2. 40% off on swimwear
3. Their summer stock-up sale on intimates
4. Their $10 event, where selected must-have items are available for only $10
5. Up to 25% off shoes
6. A huge summer clearance with up to 50% off

All right… that’s six (a number that’s not to hard to count up to). Still, six specials is a lot for one place that carries so many things that I love.

I’ve broken out my calculator and my list of must-haves… and now I have to finish up here for today.  I’ve got some shopping to do!

The title says it all. These new summer tops are seriously adorable! Just in time for the Fourth of July (but only if you hurry), Kiyonna has a super cute selection of new tops in red, white, and (you guessed it) blue. With a lot of ultra flattering and feminine wrap tops that show just enough skin, it’ll be hard for you to choose what to wear this Fourth. My favorite? The red and white gingham ruffle wrap top. The perfect little top for your Fourth of July barbecue (because you’ll look good enough to eat!).

Looking for something a bit dressier, or just feel like looking ultra feminine? Check out Kiyonna’s selection of new summer dresses. You’ll be drooling over the Chloe Chiffon dress in a bright and sexy tribal print, very trendy this season.

Whew… it’s getting hot in here. SwimsuitsForAll has just gotten in a brand new selection of gorgeous plus sized Liz Claiborne swimsuits. And while there are lots of swimsuits I love on the site, it’s the Liz Claiborne’s that I’m drooling over most. The pink and white OP Art Floral One Piece is fun and flirty and I want it!  Or should I go for the South of the Border Two-Piece Halter? I love the colors, the flattering striping, and the sexy little tie under the top. Decisions, decisions!?

And I’m about the make it even harder. Because they also have a great selection of new Delta Burke color block and solid color swimsuits coming in just this week, and a killer clearance sale for those girls who want to look hot at the beach without breaking the bank. Want to pick up a cute and flattering suit for under $50? There are plenty of clearance-priced styles to choose from. Me? I think I’ve settled on the Liz Claiborne floral one piece. Or the two piece halter. Or… ah! I can’t decide.

Who says that a plus sized girl has to go for understated style? All you need is one peek at SWAK Design’s super cute and funky collection for proof that there are plenty of us out there who like to show it off… and look great doing it.

Take a peek at SWAK’s summer clearance section for super cute tops, skirts, and dresses at prices up to 50% off… and for items that you’ll still be wearing for several warm-and-sticky months to come.  Check out the funky little black sparkle tanks that look fun, rebellious, but still a bit feminine. Want to go simple, sleek, and elegant? The Coco dress is just about the perfect little black dress, and is on sale for just $38.99.  I think I’m gonna have to snap one up, too.

Today is the last remaining day of Torrid’s 50% off clearance sale, which has been running for the past few days. This is a great opportunity to get your hands on some of the latest plus size fashions, at extremely reduced prices. So if you have the shopping bug today, Torrid is the place you need to visit.

The key to finding the perfect outfit to flatter your curves? You’ve gotta know your shape! Want help finding dresses to flatter your figure? IGIGI customers like you have helped put together a selection of the best styles to flatter any shape, including:

• Diamond
• Triangle
• Rectangle
• Oval
• Hourglass
• Inverted Triangle
• Figure Eight

If you have a shape (and all of us do!), there is a selection of great dresses, tops, and bottoms to suit it. Just click on your shape to see some great selections chosen by women who know your shape… because they share it. It’s almost like shopping with a friend!

Another weekend is fast approaching (yes I know it’s only Wednesday, but still it is very close) and Torrid have yet again decided to roll out their blowout, 50% off clearance sale.

If you are unfamiliar with this sale, it’s mean that all the items currently available within the Torrid clearance section, are available at 50% off! But don’t be put off by the word ‘clearance’. The stock available on clearance at Torrid is not yesterday’s fashion, but stylish items that are fashionable and very this season.

Well it’s best to check it out for yourself really, visit the clearance section today for some major deals. This sale runs until Sunday, 29th June.