Plus Size Clothing Scoop

Ladies, are you ready for fashion’s hottest season? The sumptuous styles of Fall 2006 have come straight from the runways to Avenue.com, and to kick off the season, everything is 15% off! Just us coupon code: 61227 when shopping at Avenue.com. Plus, when you spend $100 or more, Avenue will also take $20 off! Use coupon code: 61228. Assemble your fall wardrobe now and save!

• Faux Suede Shirts: Pair this fall’s must-have item with a lace shell for an alluring touch.
  
  
• Denim: Accentuate the positive with a whole new crop of styles and fits, from bottom to top.
  
  
• New Fall Soft Collection: Sophisticated coordinates in fall’s richest textures and hues.
  
  
• Career Wear: Flaunt your professional side in sleek pants, skirts, blazers and accessories.
  
  
• Coat & Boot Preview: Outfit yourself with outerwear designed to chase away the chill in style.
  
  
• Avenue Body: Whether you favor cotton, microfiber, satin or seamless, Avenue's signature lingerie line has you covered. Coupon code: 61229.
  
  
• Cloudwalkers: Step from office to evening in stylish comfort with Avenue's exclusive footwear collection. Coupon code: 61230.

A great way to end the weekend, and to start a hectic new week... shopping therapy! And what better way to do it than treat yourself to a great items which are on sale. If this sounds good to you then head over to Torrid.com until Sunfay 6th August, as Torrid is taking off 50% on select summer apparel! If you'd rather shop in store, this sale started in stores yesterday also, so shop around to grab something that tickles your fancy! Visit Torrid today.

• Save 15% on any order (no minimum purchase) - Enter promotion code 776146805 at checkout
  
  
• Save $10 on orders of $50 or more - Enter promotion code 776147209 at checkout
  
  
• Save $20 on orders of $75 or more - Enter promotion code 776147605 at checkout

Remember, all the above offers are vaild through 11:59 P.M. ET on 10/26/06, only at Fashion Bug. Visit them today!

The Miss Plus America Pageant, the annual event that celebrates the essence of the plus size American woman; the full-figured, curvaceous, voluptuous goddess kicks off today in Monroe, LA. The event will run through July 26 to 29th, and this year one of the corporate sponsors of the 2006 Miss Plus America Pageant is IGIGI.

Be sure to tune in to Entertainment Tonight (TBA) to be able to view some of the more glamorous and sexy numbers from IGIGI collections in the pageant's opening numbers and on several Miss Plus America candidates during the competition.

Visit the official Miss Plus America Pageant website for more information, and check back here in the coming days for updates!

• Save 20% on any order - Enter promotion code 00202077 at checkout
  
  
• Save 25% on any order of $75 or more - Enter promotion code 00252089 at checkout
  
  
• Save up to $75 on your purchase - Enter promotion code 50002108 at checkout
  
  
• Free shipping on any order of $75 or more - Enter promotion code 06952099 at checkout

Keep in mind that all the above offers and savings are valid through 11:59 P.M. ET on 17th October, 2006. So visit Lane Bryant now to see what tickles your fancy, and take advantage of these amazing savings.

There's time until 31st July to take advantage of Kiyonna's offerrings, and be able to revel in warm weather favorites! Take $15 off any order of $75 or more. Just use coupon code "sparkler" when checking out at Kiyonna. Hurry... offer ends 31st July!

After a week long vacation, I am finally back home! I enjoyed the needed rest greatly, and had a good time in Corfu... although I must admit that Greece did have some not so pleasant surprises in store! Also, I was sorry to see that the curvy fashion on the island of Corfu is very, very limited. It's good to be back home, thoughI have a slight feeling it's going to be a little hard until I get back into the usuall routine. However I will be updating you with some plus size related posts later on during the day... so hold tight!

There will be no blog posts for the coming week I'm afraid. I'm taking a week long break that is very well needed! Tomorrow early morning I'm flying to the beautiful island of Corfu and will be back in exactly a week, so I will be back in the blogosphere then! In the meantime... I'm will try to take a break from computers!

Whilst I'm away make sure to keep tabs with all the great websites and store we recommend at Pasazz.net, and if you haven't already done so, make sure you subscribe to our exciting upcoming newsletter called Loving My Curves. Subscribe before the first issue is out and you will be entered in a lucky draw... the winner will win a $50 gift voucher from IGIGI! So go ahead... subscribe today!

One of my favorite online plus size stores at the moment, IGIGI, has a great offer available. IGIGI are offering free shipping on all U.S. orders of $150 or more, and shipping at only $4.99 on all U.S. orders under $150. Sounds good doesn't it? These offers are all valid through July 22nd, 2006.

Visit IGIGI for more information and to check out what they currently have in stock. You will not be disappointed!

If what you're looking for includes some elegeant dress or a cocktail dress, made for that special occassion, then Sydney's Closet is a store you definitely need to check out! Whether you need something for a romantic dinner, to take a along on your cruise, for a weddding or a party, the selection of dresses Sydney's Closet carry is unbeatable... they carry plus size dresses from all leading plus size fashion designer so you are definitely spoilt for choice.

Plus you can get FREE shipping now through July 31st! Just use coupon code STAR06 at checkout. Visit Sydney's Closet for more details and to see what exactly they have in store!

Oxygen and Mo'Nique are back for a second helping of last year's boundary-busting hit, Mo'Nique's F.A.T. Chance! Television's first full-figured reality beauty competition celebrates women with something extra, and we think that's pretty big news.

Ladies, make sure to tune in to Mo'Nique's F.A.T. Chance this Saturday, July 15th at 8pm/7C to see who will be crowned the new Miss Fabulous And Thick.

You will also get the chance to get a closer look at the contestants and get a peek at the celebrity judges who have the difficult job of choosing just one of them to be the next Miss F.A.T. Which one will it be? Visit the Oxygen website for more info!

And I'm sure this sale is enjoyed by many other full figured ladies out there! It's back ladies... now through Sunday, 16th July, Torrid are taking off 50% of all clearance items. The prices shown on the website already reflect the markdown, so Torrid have made it easier for us to figure out how much we're saving. I'm off to shop a little... are you?

If you're a curvy lady living around the Columbia, SC area you will be please to learn that your fashion options will soon widen! In fact, Lane Bryant is set to open in the Garners Ferry Road shopping center this July 26th.

The Shoppes at Woodhill has scored its first women’s specialty clothing store.

Lane Bryant will open in the Garners Ferry Road shopping center July 26 and will employ about 12 people.

The retailer specializes in professional, leisure and lingerie wear for full-figured women, sizes 14 to 28.

It's excellent to see plus size retailers expand and widen their reach, easier access to the top plus size fashion is longed for by all full figured women! Read more at TheState.com.

According to the Chicago Tribune...

RSC & Associates, which is redeveloping a building in a key retail district in the village's downtown, filed suit late last month in Cook County Circuit Court against the west suburb.

The developer said it had a signed lease to move retailer Lane Bryant into the building at 1116 Lake St., but Oak Park officials would not allow the retailer to move in, telling RSC that the store is not of the "kind and quality" the town seeks.

If the above allegations are true it's absolutely horrific that such bias and discrimination exits. Read the full article for more information.

Haven't you heard the news yet? Haven't you subscribed yet? Well then let me remind you that our brand new plus size fashion related newsletter, Loving My Curves, is due to be launched at the end of the month. Besides, anyone who subscribes by the end of the month will be entered in a lucky draw; the winner will receive a $50 gift voucher from IGIGI! Then what are you waiting for? Subscribe to Loving My Curves today.

If you're a plus size lady living in the UK, or if you're just a fashionista living in the UK, and have access to C4 (channel) make sure to watch out for a new show which will be in search for 'big' models:

Buxom beauties with attitude are fast overtaking stick thin celebrities as the role models of Ulster's young women, with Derry-born stunner Charlotte Coyle at the forefront.

The plus-size model is starring in a pioneering documentary for Channel 4, due to be aired next month, which sees her audition more than 300 women to be the UK's next plus-size supermodel.

Statuesque Charlotte is almost 6ft tall and wears size 18.

Her fresh look has propelled her into the enviable position of being one of the world's most sought after plus-size models.

For more information please visit the Belfast Telegraph online.

Brought to us exclusively by IGIGI, the following are the hottest trends that reign in the plus size clothing scene this summer.

1. Nude Illusion - The designers from New York, Milan and Paris agreed that this frail and delicate look will become one of the most coveted styles to won this summer. Sheer and barely there black chiffon reveals nude colored lining.

2. Au Naturelle - Blush, taupe, and beige top all the color charts this Spring/Summer.

3. Black & White - This crips combination is forever classis, yet always modern and chich. From flowers to plaid, the look is graphical and strong.

4. Flamenco Fever - Red, making a very strong come back intro a fashion arena, creates a very powerful statement, especially when combined with black.

5. Immaculate White - From delicate laces, to craft embroideries, pure white dress is a hottest one item to own this summer. Found almost in every collection, this look is both refreshing and innocent.
6. In The Navy - Easy silhouettes inspired by the seaside atmospeher in dark navy blue with accents in white.
7. Global Fusion - Exoticism and folklore take a whismical twist, telescoping the mixed global culture. From Mexico to Ukraine, Africa to Sweden, designers are bringing multicultural influences into he everyday life.

8. La Bella Epoque - The nostalgia of the forgotten and antique evokes a feeling of romance and innocence in our modern lives. The colors are blush pastels, showcasing the design elements that are borrowed from the history pages.

9. Precious metals - This strong trend has been seen on quite a few fashion runways and may remain strong through next Fall/Winter.

10. Singing The Blues - Ranging from pale to deep the shades of blue are both sincere and wholesome.

All above trends can be found at IGIGI.

The heat is finally on! Well at least, it's really sizzling over here on my side of the world. Some sexy and stylish swimsuits definitely come in handy in July, and a great place to grab your hands on some great stylish swimsuits is SwimsuitsForAll.com. We've chosen this store as July's Store of the Month, read exactly which over here.

Revel in warm wather favorites and savings this summer, with Kiyonna! Take $15 off any order of $75 or more. Just use coupon code "sparkler" when checking out at Kiyonna. This offer is good through July 31st, 2006.