Plus Size Clothing Scoop

Banish unsightly visible panty lines and uncomfortable leg bands with a single clicks. Stock up on smooth, comfortable Spanx body shapers, which are now also available at Kiyonna.

Three type are available:

1. High Power @ $34: Perfect to wear with dresses, skirts, gauchos and trouser shorts.
   
   
2. Footless Medium Control @ $20: Great for dresses, pants and cropped pants.
   
   
3. All the Way @ $20: Perfect to wear with dresses and skirts.

Clinton Kelly, a style guru and co-host of TLC’s television show “What Not To Wear” was in Seattle recent hosting a plus size fashion show. That is where Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter D. Parvaz caught up with him to talk about the plus size clothing industry, and also to see what tips the fashion guru would give plus size women, as regards fashion and clothing of course.

What Kelly emphasised most on is the fact that full figured women should go for plus size clothes which have a great fit and structure. “A woman shouldn't wear anything that resembles a tent of any kind, because that makes her look bigger. Instead, what you should do is look for clothes that have great fit and structure,” said Kelly.

Kelly also emphasised the fact that women over size 14 can absolutely participate in fashion trends!

To read the full feature please visit http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/lifestyle/268392_mome29.html.

There must be some good reasons why Torrid is my favorite plus size clothing store! One of those reasons is definitely the great sales they come up with, which are quite frequent, and enable curvy ladies to purchase sexy and trendy plus size clothing at discount prices.

Yes ladies, it's that time again. At the moment Torrid are having a great dress sales. Now through Thursday, May 11th, the nice people at Torrid have taken 25% off all dresses! Now is the perfect time to get gorgeous in hot halters, tempting tubes and tanks, and much more! You'll definitely find the perfect dress for spring and summer at Torrid, and now is the ideal time to shop and save.

Visit Torrid today to check out the sexy plus sizes dresses they have in stock and take advantage of the discounted prices. I sure will!

Fashion Bug have 3 new coupon codes for you to pick up and take advantage of. And the good this is they won't expire until July 27! Therefore you have ample time to go have a look at what's in stock, window shop for a while, or just shop till you drop :-)

• Save 15% on any order (no minimum purchase)
  Enter promotion code 776146706 at checkout
  
  
• Save $10 on orders of $50 or more
  Enter promotion code 776147100 at checkout
  
  
• Save $20 on orders of $75 or more
  Enter promotion code 776147506 at checkout

Fashion Bug offers fresh, affordable fashions for plus, misses, maternity, juniors and girls!

Yes we do! And why do we... you might ask? Well recently J.K., the best selling writer of the Harry Potter series of books, has criticised within her website the ultra-skinny models that practically infest the media. J.K. describes them as "empty-headed, self-obsessed, emaciated clones".

"The best-selling writer said she was prompted to write about the subject on her website after reading a magazine featuring photographs of a thin woman who was "either seriously ill or suffering from an eating disorder"."

We applaud J.K. for taking this stand - although we support women's efforts and hard work in every industry - we appreciate greatly when celebrities, especially non-plus sized ones, take a stand on weight and image issues, helping to promote self-love.

Visit Yahoo! News for more information!

Visit Torrid to take advantage of the sale that I personally have been waiting for! Now through Sunday, April 23rd, Torrid have taken an additional 50% off all clearance items.

This is your chance to stock up on handbags, hosiery, tees and tanks, and everything in between! Shop now: This sale ends Sunday!

It's great to see plus size women hit the spotlight and shine in the headlines. Earlier this month Lane Bryant announced that Kimberley Locke will once again appear as a national spokesmodel for the plus-size brand. Kicking off a new marketing and advertising campaign, Locke appeared at Lane Bryant’s newest Cacique(R) plus-size intimate apparel store in Reno, Nevada on Saturday, March 25th with hundreds in line to meet the pop singer!

Kimberley Locke is scheduled to make appearances at 10 new Lane Bryant and Cacique(R) stores opening across the country this year where she will be on hand to meet customers and sign promotional copies of her new single, “Supawoman,” which goes to radio in April. Cities she is expected to visit from May to August include: Metairie, LA; Buffalo, NY; Columbus, OH; Raleigh, NC; and Chicago, IL.

For more information visit Lane Bryant and the Kimberly Locke official homepage.

Some new promotions have just been introduced for us to take advantage of at Elisabeth.com.

• You can take $30 off of $150 or more using code ELAPR30. This offer is valid through 4/26/06. Plus, free shipping over $150!
  
  
• There is also 30% Off 2 or more select Tees & Tanks at Elisabeth.com - this offer ends on 4/26/06 and the discount here is automatically applied, no coupon code is needed.

Late last March, we had the wonderful opportunity to talk to Monif J. Clarke, who is the designer and co-founder of Monif C. Plus Sizes. In this interview Monif speaks about her childhood, her love for fashion and most of all her love for life. Monif recounts how growing up as a big child was a challenging experience, which however helped her grow into a strong and successful woman. “You are who you are regardless of what you weigh. Nobody was brought on this earth to kick themselves in the butt and mentally torture themselves just because they are not ‘model-skinny’,” says Monif.

Read the full interview to get to know more about Monif, and discover what her passions are!

My choice and recommendation for plus size women this summer is the tankini. Besides the tankini being a stylish and sexy swim-suit, it also provides curvy women with other perks like added support and comfort. To explain more why I chose the tankini for the summer, I drew up an article which presents you with the reasons why I think the tankini is the perfect choice for plus size women this summer and why I think every curvy lady should have one!

So find out why I recommend tankinis for plus size women this Summer!

From specialty bras to summer fashions, Just My Size has what plus size women want to stock up for the summer, all at great savings! Here are some details of the savings you can take advantage of:

• Specialty bra sale! Save 25% on minimizer bras, posture bras, & more! (Offer ends 30th April)
  
  
• Summer fashions! Buy 1, get 2nd 50% off. (Offer ends 30th April)
  
  
• SALE! Save 25% on Selected Sleepwear & Loungewear! (Offer ends 30th April)

1. Before your party, take a few minute to RELAX and get in the mood.
   
   
2. Plan your make-up and hair in advance: get your nails done a day before.
   
   
3. INDULGE yourself with your favorite chocolate treat - it's delicious, and will give you a boost of energy for the dancing.
   
   
4. Pick a gown or a dress that will make your look breathtaking and feel SENSUOUS.
   
   
5. Listen to an Al Green CD as you are getting dressed.
   
   
6. Wear simple jewelry that will bright you natural BEAUTY but will not clutter your look.
   
   
7. As you look at yourself in the mirror and smile, know that you are the most BEAUTIFUL woman at the party!

These 7 lovely and useful tips were kindly brought to us by IGIGI. Remember that the IGIGI Personal Makeover Contest is still going on! For a chance to win the outfit of your dreams and a consultation with a personal stylist, visit IGIGI today and enter the contest!

The highly anticipated movie starring our beloved Mo'Nique opened last Friday! I haven't seen the movie myself yet, though here is some info from the press:

"Starring the hilarious Mo’Nique as Jazmin Biltmore, a smart-mouthed aspiring fashion designer, PHAT GIRLZ is an edgy comedy about two frustrated plus-size women obsessed with their weight while struggling to find love and acceptance in a world full of “hot bodied” babes. The PHAT GIRLZ are thrown a major curve ball when they meet the men of their dreams who come from a culture where big is better.

The Fox Searchlight presentation PHAT GIRLZ is written and directed by Nnegest Likké. Bobby Newmyer and Steven J. Wolfe are producers. The cast includes Mo’Nique, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Godfrey, Kendra C. Johnson, and Joyful Drake with Jack Noseworthy and Eric Roberts."

View trailers of Phat Girlz and be sure to go watch the movie when you get a chance.

Lane Bryant have this week issued 4 new coupon codes which we can all use to pretty up our wardrobe, whilst savings some pennies! Here are the details:

• Save 20% on any order - Enter coupon code 00207799 at checkout.
  
• 25% off any order of $75 or more - Enter coupon code 00257800 at checkout.
  
• Save up to $75 on your puchase - Enter coupon code 50007820 at checkout.
  
• Free shipping on any order of $75 or more - Enter coupon code 06957810 at checkout.

All the above coupon codes are good until 18th July, 2006.

Try your luck at IGIGI's brand new contest. This is your chance to win an exclusive personal makeover!

The chosen lady will have an IGIGI style expert help her pick the perfect outfit, and a free style consultation will also be included in the prize. The winner also has the chance of going back home with up to three beautiful IGIGI garments!

What have you got to lose? Enter the IGIGI personal makeover contest today.

Most plus size ladies know that Avenue is on every curvy lady's list of stores for up-to the minute fashions. With all the latest colors, cuts, fabrics and designs from updated classics to ethnic-inspired trends, the items Avenue have just put in stock are sure to get you in the mood for longer days and fun in the sun. Best of all, they are offering everything at 20% off! What better way to kick off the sunny season? Here are more details:

• Avenue Online: Shop Avenue's summer collection for everything you'll need to make a splash this season, including fun & flirty skirts, trendy tunics, fun tees & capris, accessories, swimwear and more! Use coupon code: 61104.
  
  
• Avenue Body: Avenue's exclusive lingerie line gives you more comfort and more choices, with bras, panties and more in all shapes and sizes, cotton to satin. Check out the Seamless Collection for soft, smooth no-show with all the support you need. Use coupon code: 61105.
  
  
• Cloudwalkers: Representing the perfect marriage of style and comfort, the exclusive line of footwear found at Avenue offers a great selection of dress and casual shoes including the hottest beaded, thong and wedge sandals! Use coupon code: 61106.
  

The brand new Big Dogs website is now online and it is completely loaded up with new Spring products, so it's time to cut loose and have some fun! The selection Big Dogs offer online is the best they offer; including a lot of new items at excellent value! It's fast, easy, one-stop-shopping for the whole family, so get in on the fun and visit the brand new Big Dogs website today.

Now is the time to stow away your winter knits and opt for the more warm weather favorites, which Kiyonna have just brought in stock. New styles include soft jersey tees and crisp stretch sateen trouser shorts. The season's freshest color palette includes bold red, nautical blues and crisp bright white.

Here is some ideas of the pricing...
- Ruched V-Neck Tee at $48
- stretch Sateen Trouser Shorts $56

Kiyonna stocks items in sizes 0x to 5x!