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Plus Size Party Tops from Torrid

Torrid have added a great selection of plus size party tops this week, most of which will easily help you create the perfect holiday party outfit. Just match any of these up with your favorite little black skirt, black pants, or even a pair of comfy denim jeans and you’re all set. Here are my 3 favorite picks:

Red Rosette Satin Sleeveless Top
Red Rosette Satin Sleeveless Top
Priced at $44.00
This is such a gorgeous piece, one which will definitely have you receiving compliments all night long. Red is the rose of passion, so triple yours with this satin sleeveless top featuring three rosettes at the neck. This top also features a tie keyhole back and tie-backs for a perfect fit.

Emerald Matte Satin Drop-Waist Flutter-Sleeved Top
Emerald Matte Satin Drop-Waist Flutter-Sleeved Top
Priced at $44.00
What a vibrant color! This stylish satin top has a smocked elastic drop waist, a gathered square neck trimmed with lace and pretty flutter sleeves

Black and White Zebra Print Drape-Neck Top
Black and White Zebra Print Drape-Neck Top
Priced at $38.00 (currently on sale at $28.00!)
This is a Torrid internet exclusive, which means that you can only get this top online, it is not made available in Torrid’s regular stores! A very sexy plus size slinky knit top, featuring an allover zebra print and a drape neck.

Kiyonna Holiday Shipping Info

Are you planning on shopping at Kiyonna and wondering if you’re still in time to get your order in by Christmas? Here are all the details to ensure delivery by Christmas:

  • With standard shipping, shop by 17th December.
  • With 2nd day shipping, shop by 22nd December.
  • With next day shipping, shop by 23rd December.

Remember, for the above schedule to apply, orders must be received by 1:30PM (PST) on the day listed.

5 Gifts Under $25

Not done with you Christmas shopping yet? If you still have gift to buy from your shopping list, perhaps for your sisters, or girlfriends, have a look at some suggested gifts below, all of which are priced under $25! Cheap and cheerful gifts, that’s what I like!

Hot-Pink Faux Leather Ruffle-Skirted Hobo1. Hot-Pink Faux Leather Ruffle-Skirted Hobo
Only: $24.00
This very girly handbag is a sure winner if you need a feminine gift for a girlfriend, or perhaps even a younger cousin. This soft faux leather hobo has four frilly layers around its outside. Very cute!

2. Purple Floral Print Scarf
Only: $12.00
Go all flowery in this lightweight scarf with a black floral pattern. An essential to keep warm in the cold months, and yet very trendy!

3. Black Cable-Knit Leg Warmers
Only: $10.00
Layer some cable! These cozy cable-knit leg warmers, which also feature a contrasting bird’s-eye stitch, make a perfect budget gift.

4. Black Sequin Bow Satin Clutch
Only: $20.00
You can keep your lip gloss and your cellie handy in this shiny black satin clutch with a sequin bow, featuring top snap, zip closure and inside zip pockets. Matches practically every outfit!

5. Hot-Pink Red Leopard Print Hinge Wallet
Price: $16.00
Make sure you get spotted wherever you go with this hot-pink hinge wallet with an allover red leopard print. Silver hardware, press snap closure.

Perfect Plus Size Holiday Outfits

Do you have an office holiday party you’re off to, but have no clue what to wear? Perhaps you’re going to be entertaining at home over the Christmas holidays, and yet you are not quite sure what is best to wear at home. have a look at the suggestions below from Kiyonna, which offer some hints as to what you can opt for.

Out and About in the Cold and Snow
If you are off for a day out shopping with the girls, or if you need something to keep you warm when you’re out and about, check out Kiyonna’s super gorgeous London Car Coat. At $250, I think this elegant and timeless piece is a steal. This classic coat has been given a unique looks with a satin ruffled trim along the placket and fold over collar.

When Entertaining at Home
If you’re entertaining at home this Christmas season, look no further than this striking and yet sophisticated plus size cowl neck. It features an asymmetrical cinch gathered at the side which give this a stylish twist. Pair it up with a pair of blank pants, and you’re all set and ready to impress your guests!

Romantic Holiday Dinner
Invited to a romantic holiday dinner? Then consider this feminine lace blouse, which is surely set to impress your date, with your sense of style. This blouse gives an air of vintage romance, the surplice neckline accentuates your décolleté and the ruching at the side seams ensures a figure flattering fit. Pair it up with your favorite pair of hip hugging jeans for a casual look, or a pair of black pants for a more formal look.

The Christmas Office Party Dilemma
The office Christmas party is an event were your outfit of choice is crucial. You want to make a great impression on your colleagues and your boss. You want to show off your sense of style, and at the same time you want to look sexy. But you have to be careful not to overdo it. Seems like a pretty lengthy wish list isn’t it? Definitely! Though the new flaunt cocktail dress available at Kiyonna seems to pretty much fit the bill. This curve hugging dress will make you feel like a million dollars! It features ruching at the waist which ensures a figure flattering fit, perfect for your plus size figure. Available in both black and red, this dress is a true winner.

After Thanksgiving Sale at Torrid

Torrid has launched an After Thanksgiving sale! Get $25 off every $75 you spend (up to $300), though this sale is running for 12 hours only. So the keyword here is: hurry!

So with this sale you will get:

  • $25 off $75
  • $50 off $150
  • $75 off $225
  • $100 off $00

This sale is running today from 12:00am until 12:00pm.

Besides their 50% off clearance sale is still running, and will run for another 3 days. And so if their ‘Shop Early’ sale.

So loads of savings to be made at Torrid.com!

IGIGI Thanksgiving Sale

Remember girls, IGIGI is running a fabulous Thanksgiving sale, where you can save as much as 80% off the entire store. This sale runs through December 1st, 2008 and no coupon code is needed for the discounts to be applied.

Plus make some additional savings on shipping worldwide:

  • Free shipping on continental US orders of $150+
  • $15 off international orders of $150+
  • $15 off Hawaii and Alaska orders of $150+

Thanks IGIGI!

Casual Holiday Outfit Ideas from Old Navy

Last week we took a look at Old Navy’s brand new plus size collection, which they have just recently introduced in time for the Holiday season. We also had a look at 3 dressy and elegant plus size holiday outfits, all of which can be cooked up from top to bottom at Old Navy.

Since the festive season is not all just about parties and holiday do’s, today we thought of looking at 3 casual outfit ideas instead. These outfit works perfectly for work, to a coffee out with friends, or shopping around with mom.

Casual Look 1

  • Rosette cardigan at $39.50
  • Pleated satin top at $29.50
  • Tummy-trimmer jeans at $25.00
  • Chain-link leather hobo at $59.50
  • Ankle-strap boots at $39.50

Grand total of: $193.00

Casual Look 2

  • Cable-knit sweater at $34.50
  • Denim pencil skirt at $32.50
  • Color-block satin clutch at $16.50

Grand total of: $83.50

Casual Look 3:

  • Belted wool-blend coat at $82.00
  • Lattice charmeuse top at $34.50
  • Flirt boot-cut jeans at $25.00
  • Patent ribbon-trim Mary-Janes at $39.50

Grand total of: $181.00

Again, I want to stress that the accessories and shoes are just ideas. Be creative and incorporate the items you already have at home into your holiday plus size outfits. So just grab yourself a new top, coupled with a new pair of jeans perhaps, and then work with these new items the shoes and accessories you already have.

Keep in mind the colors of the items you already have to make sure that the new pieces you buy match and work together, to create a brand new and stylish figure flattering casual outfit.

Plus Size Festive Chic at Old Navy

Old Navy have just launched their chic new collection of festive plus size fashions, and I am pretty surprised at the great styles they have made available for us curvy ladies.

Whether you are looking for something dressy to wear, or something perhaps a little bit more casual, Old Navy have catered for this in their new collection. Today I’ll be outlining three dressy and evening plus size outfits you can cook up completely from head to toe at Old Navy.

Dressy Look 1

  • Notch-front dress at $39.50
  • Faceted bauble necklace at $14.50
  • Multi-row bauble bracelets at $9.50
  • Patent roll-out clutch at $19.50
  • Elastic-strap pumps at $29.50

Grand total of: $112.50

Evening Look 2

  • Floral satin dress at $42.50
  • Multi-row bauble bracelets at $9.50
  • Patent roll-out clutch at $19.50
  • Satin ankle-step wedges at $39.50

Grand total of: $111.00

Evening Look 3

  • Strapless empire dress at $36.50
  • Patent roll-out clutch at $19.50
  • Elastic-strap pumps at $29.50

Grand total of: $85.50

Of course these are just ideas, and you can match these dresses up with your own shoes and accessories, which then brings down the total price of your brand new plus size festive look!

Also, keep in ming that the above are just examples. Many more items are available within the new collection at Old Navy, so if you like the above, or perhaps you want to look at the other items, head on to Old Navy today.

Holiday Plus Size Clothing: Ultimate Store Directory

Christmas is less than two months away, and Thanksgiving is pretty much creeping upon us very quickly. It’s amazing how time flies. I can still see myself becoming very enthusiastic at the thought of Summer looming in, and now the hot months are long gone, and the Holiday season is pretty much with us.

Okay, officially the ‘Holiday Season’ kicks off at Thanksgiving, so there is still ample time for you to shop around for any holiday fashion essentials you might need. But thinking ahead definitely has it’s advantages. You have a greater chance of finding the items you want at the size you need. Also, being prepared helps you feel relaxed to really enjoy the Holiday season with family, friends and loved ones.

At times shopping can become very overwhelming, especially during the holidays, so we’ve decided to give you a bit of a helping hand by guiding you to the cream of the crop in holiday plus size clothing. We’ve created for you a free holiday plus size clothing guide which lists the best online stores specializing in full figured fashion, which carry gorgeous casual and formal wear perfect for any Holiday occasion. We have also included a special section which lists stores that ship to the UK and Europe, so this guide really is for everyone around the globe.

Whether it’s Thanksgiving lunch, the office Christmas party, or that New Year’s eve gala dinner, you will find all you need in this new guide. It’s an easy download, so you can get it quickly, and best of all it’s completely free. Download it here, and pass feel free to pass it on to your curvy friends as well.

Save on Holiday Gifts

The holiday season is almost with us lades! Halloween is right around the corner, and it will not be long before Thanksgiving and Christmas are with us. Besides lots of fun, cheer, parties and good food, the holiday season brings with it a lot of expenses… but with a little care and shopping around we can find places where to purchase all the necessary gifts, whilst saving money.

One such place is CouponChief.com, which is a one stop coupon deal and discount resource. Their focus is providing up to date coupon codes and promo deals to the online shopping community.

So you can make a wish list for all your family and friends this season, think of the gifts you want to give them, or yourself, and get them at a discount. CouponChief provides discounts for a variety of stores, including of course clothing stores. So if you’re looking for Old Navy discounts, or perhaps Nordstrom coupons, CouponChief is a site not to miss!

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