Fashion Designers



Taking at Look at Curves on The Oscars' Red Carpet

Kathy Bates at the OscarsWithout a doubt the eye of the world, or at least the media world and film buffs today, will be on The Academy Awards Ceremony… also known as The Oscars. A number of great films and artists are competing today, and I cannot wait to know for instance whether Forest Whitaker will walk away with the Best Actor in a Leading Role award, and whether Happy Feet will walk away with the Best Animated Feature Film award.

In the meantime I thought it would be a good idea to take a walk down memory lane and look at some of the best dressed curves that have graced the red carpet at The Oscars in the past few years.

Kathy Bates is one of my idols. She is am artist full of passion, grace and style. She wears her age with proud and sophistication, and she looks damn good! She was definitely look fabulous in this silk mousseline chiffon gown, designed by Eric Gaskins, which was paired up with a cranberry duchesse satin opera coat. Simply plus size and simply gorgeous.

Whoppi Goldberg at the OscarsPerhaps curvy might not necessarily be the first thing you think of when you mention Whoppi Goldberg. However in this rich and regal black ensemble the lady was rockin’ the show. A black satin gown, matched up with a velvet overcoat which was designed by Donna Karan, simply screamed out elegance and made Whoppi a curvy icon on the night.

A petite, but still very curvy, Imelda Staunton blew me away with her excellent performance in Vera Drake. That is one film I will remember for a very long time. I aImelda Staunton at the Oscarsm sure this stunning dress will remain unforgettable to Imelda as well! She strutted her stuff on the red carpet wearing a teal design by John Bright.

After having taken a look at three of the most unforgettable and best dressed plus size women to have graced the red carpet on The Oscars night, I’m very eager to watch this year’s event unfold, as well as see what fashion will grace the red carpet this year!

More Plus Sizes in Leading Print Magazines

It’s extremely encouraging to see that plus size clothing lines, and curvy models, are being featured in leading magazine all over the world. What a warm and fuzzy feeling I get when I turn the magazine pages over and see beautiful, sexy full-figured women showcased along their skinny counterparts. It’s all about acceptance and bringing out the message that you’re beautiful no matter what size you are!

Recently two of our favorite plus size fashion lines have been featured in leading magazines. Kiyonna’s Charmeuse Faux Wrap Blouse was featured in the January 8th issue of US Weekly magazine. Whilst a Missphit outfit was showcased in the latest issue (February, 2007) of Latina Magazine!

Missphit Launches Website!

Missphit, the thriving plus size clothing line for curvy fashionistas, has this month launched it’s website which you can access at http://www.missphit.com. I have been long awaiting the launch of Missphit’s website; knowing first hand the great plus size fashion Missphit provide, I couldn’t wait for their website to be available, so that all curvy ladies would be able to read more about this clothing line, as well as take a look at the styles available. The website is very well laid out and gives an overall introduction to the Missphit line; their current line and new styles are showcased as well, giving you a good look at the type of items available. A mailing list is also available, and I encourage ladies to sign up, in order to be kept informed of news from Missphit. The website also details where you can find and purchase Missphit clothing.

New Hot Holiday Fashions

Abby Z and Dominique DeSentino’s holiday apparel are the latest offerings being offered for trendy plus size women on the web’s newest full figured fashion shopping website Cherished-Woman.com. Cherished-Woman.com, is a designer clothing boutique which is setting the winter runway ablaze with hot designer plus size fashion from two top designers.

“I am very pleased to add Abby Z and Dominique DeSentino to my collection. Both of these talented designers know how to design for a plus size woman’s body,” explains Baum, founder of Cherished-Woman.com, herself a former plus size model. “When you put on an Abby Z dress or a DeSentino blouse, you can feel the difference. Their clothing may be expensive but you will love how you look and feel in them, and that feeling is priceless.”

The designers’ holiday pieces feature graceful lines, sexy colors, intricate detail and superior construction to make curvy women feel feminine and confident. In addition to the new holiday designs from DeSentino and Abby Z, Cherished-Woman.com’s boutique collection of trendy plus size clothes also features designer plus size fashion from Jessica Svoboda, Gayla Bentley and Marisa Christina. Visit Cherished-Woman.com today and add this excellent new online store to your favorites… I just did!

Missphit: Curvy Fashion Line with a Sparkle

Maintaining the plus size clothing directory, Pasazz.net, gives me the opportunity to get to know several people within the plus size fashion industry. A few months ago, I got to know Yul Kwon, who is the managing director of a budding ‘new’ plus size fashion line called Missphit. I have mentioned Missphit on Pasazz.net and even Loving My Curves, in past weeks, however today I wanted to shine the spotlight on Missphit a little bit further.

Recently I had the opportunity to take a first hand look at the plus size clothing styles offered by Missphit, and I must say I was very impressed. With impeccable quality and a fun yet sophisticated style, Missphit items have the ability to add that extra special sparkle in every plus size woman’s wardrobe. In a new article published today, I review a couple of Missphit items, which made a lasting impression with yours truly.

Having taken a sneak peek into the upcoming Spring 2007 collection to be offered by Missphit, I can safely say that many exciting things are on the way for us in 2007. We will definitely keep you updated with all that is happening at Missphit throughout the New Year, including news on the imminent launch of a brand new Missphit website.

In the meantime, take a closer look at the fabulous plus size clothing styles offered to us by Missphit.

Plus Size Fashion Designers to Admire

When we go to watch a movie at the cinema, we rarely stop and think about all that took place behind the scenes to make the movie possible; the same often happens when we are out and about shopping for clothes, we seldom think about the person who actually created the clothes we buy.

Perhaps, some might not think it very useful to know the background of the people designing the clothes we wear, however I find it interesting and intriguing to get to know more and dig a little deep into the fabric. Just like getting to know what inspires a writer to put thoughts and ideas into words, it is fascinating to me to find out the passions and inspirations of those who design and create the beautiful clothes we wear.

That is why I am today taking a closer look at three unique and intriguing plus size fashion designers, in a bid to bring you a little step closer to those designing the awesome plus size fashions we have available on the market nowadays. Knowing ‘where your clothes come from’, like a piece of art, will make you cherish them more.

Yuliya Zeltser of IGIGI
A fashion designer born and raised in Ukraine, Yuliya felt the need to provide full figured women with beautiful clothing, when she saw how hard it was for her own mother to find clothes in her size that made her feel like a gorgeous and chic woman. Through IGIGI Yuliya is now able to provide plus size women with clothes which not only make them feel beautiful, but which also accentuate their figure. Yuliya designed from the heart and is also sometimes inspired from her travels around the world and the United States.

Monif of Monif C. Plus Sizes
A very artistic person at heart, Monif C. saw the need plus size women had for stylish and sexy clothing, and embarked on a mission to satisfy this need, and dare we say, Monif is doing a pretty good job at it! Hailing from Brooklyn, New York, Monif is inspired by life and her dreams. Her aim is to provide curvy women with colorful plus size fashion which makes them feel stylish, inspired, luxurious and sexy.

Anna Nicole of Jahqoi
Anna Nicole is a rising star in the pus size fashion scene. Coming from Detroit, Michigan, but currently residing in California, Anna began sewing clothes at the tender age of 12. In June 2004 Anna launched ANR apparel as an online retail store, to give curvy women more choices of plus size clothing. She has recently moved the retail site over the newly renamed Jahqoi site. Jahqoi when spelled correctly means: ‘I believe’ in French. Anna’s passion is contemporary, modern, sassy styles.

It is interesting, getting to know a little more about plus size fashion designers and the inspirations behind the clothes we wear. There is a lot more than fabric to a dress, more which can turn a beautiful dress into a meaningful work of art.

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