Plus Size Clothing Scoop

What are you wearing this New Year's Eve? It's not too late to find the perfect plus size outfit. Shop through Kiyonna's favorite holiday looks to ring in the New Year and celebrate in stye! If you shop today, your outfit will arrive by Friday! Remember the following promotions which are available:

• FREE ground shipping on orders of $50 or more
• FREE 2nd day shipping on orders of $200 or more
• $20 flat rate shipping on all next day orders

So if you're still undecided on what to wear this New Year's Eve, shop at Kiyonna, to find the plus size outfit right for you.

Labels: plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

Now until tomorrow, Thursday 28th December, Sydney's Closet is offering free shipping and $10 off every dress! All you have to do to take advantage of this promotion in use coupon code new07 upon checkout. So if you need a party dress for New Year's Eve check out the collection at Sydney's Closet, to get your dress fast whilst saving some dollars!

Labels: new year's eve, plus size clothing, plus size clothing for the holidays

Now that Christmas Day is over, many of us can sit back and recover a little from the partying and celebrations. Don't get too comfortable though, because the party holiday season is not over yet! In a few days the New Year's will be with us, which is obviously preceded by some good New Year's Eve partying and festivities.

It's good to welcome the New Year in style, so have you got your New Year's dress yet? Don't worry if you haven't yet because you are still in time to get your hands on a great party dress. A good place to look at is Kiyonna. Their choice is very vast, chic and perfect for this once a year occasion. Besides, it's good to take a look at Kiyonna because at the moment they are offering FREE 2 day shipping on orders over $200! So if you need a plus size dress for New Year's Eve, do give Kiyonna a peek!

Labels: new year's eve, plus size clothing, plus size clothing for the holidays

Christmas shopping, preparations, and all that jazz can definitely take a toll on you! Have you suddenly realized you forgot that one gift for a friend or relative, and now do not have time left on your hand to go and shop for a gift? If you're in such a situation, believe me I sympathize! What I have found to be a good solution to such a situation, and ruling out giving your friend or relative a belated gift, is sending them a gift certificate via email. There are various online clothing stores nowadays which offer this service, like IGIGI and Kiyonna, so the choice is vast.

What's great about gift certificates is that you are giving someone the chance to get a gift which they truly love. And what's an even more valid advantage in such a case if the fact that you do not have to wait for shipping, nor spend time wrapping! Once your order the gift certificate this is automatically email to you friend or relative. So in a matter of minutes, you have saved your last minute gift dilemma. In a jiffy you'll be stress free again... or at least sort of!

Labels: plus size clothing for the holidays, plus size clothing stores

The great people at IGIGI have rolled out two new beautiful gowns which are perfect to wear at a New Year's Eve party or gala event. Here's a brief outline of these two gorgeous plus size dresses:

1. Chloe Lace Gown in Black/Charcoal - an elegant gown with stretch lace and contrasting lining which creates a wonderful feeling of sophistication.
   
   
2. Eternal Beauty Dress with Matching Shrug In Navy - Look stunning and sensational! This dress features a short in front hemline which cascades to the full length in the back, creating a stunning affect. The front is shaped by princess seams and flattering halter sweetheart neckline ties in the back.

The good news is you are still in time to get these dresses added to your wardrobe in time for New Year's. What's even better is that IGIGI have extended their holidays FREE shipping promotion until January 2nd, 2007. So you can get your hand of one of these gowns and pay NO shipping costs if your order amounts to $150 or more, or pay just $4.99 if your order is below $150. Excellent stuff I think!

Labels: holidays, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays, plus size clothing stores

This is some confidential news ladies, to please listen up! Until tomorrow, Monday 18th December, Elisabeth is taking an extra 15% off sale items! But that's now all. Elisabeth are also running a Free 3-Day Shipping Upgrade through Monday 18th December as well.

• To enjoy an extra 15% off already reduced items enter promotion code EXTRA15
• Get your gifts fast with a free shipping upgrade - no coupon required!

Visit Elisabeth today for more details, and to shop around!

Labels: free shipping, plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

Don't miss out on the Santa Express Free Shipping ride until Christmas at SizeAppeal. Spend $50 or more and receive Free Shipping to all 48 US states! Just use coupon code FSHIP during checkout, and visit SizeAppeal today.

Labels: free shipping, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

Still have shopping to do? No problem at all, with Big Dogs offering Free Express Delivery, your gifts are guaranteed to arrive before 25th December! This is a free upgrade to express shipping when you make a purchase of $150 or more. This upgrade normally costs $7.50! Just remember to do these things when you're shopping at Big Dogs:

1. Check the "Express Shipping" box during checkout, and
2. Enter promotion code BDSHIP22 during checkout to get the upgrade to Express Shipping FREE (with any $150 purchase).
3. Place your order before 20th December, 11:00am PST.

Finish off your Christmas shopping, it's easier with Big Dogs!

Labels: free shipping, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

Are you looking for that perfect pair of shoes to go with you new dress, or New Year's even gown? Then you'll be glad to know that there is still time to get your new pair of shoes delivered to you by Christmas! Yep, for a limited time, Zappos are upgrading most orders to free overnight shipping. That's right, orders placed by 3 pm PST will be sent out for delivery the next business day. This offer is available only for shipping to a location within the continental United States serviced by UPS or Fedex (for example, it is not available if shipping to a PO Box).

So make sure you check out Zappos if you are still looking for that perfect pair of shoes! You will need to place your order anytime between now and 3 pm PST December 21, 2006 to ensure you get you perfect pair of shoes by Christmas!

Labels: free shipping, plus size clothing for the holidays, shoes, wide width shoes

The latest issue of Loving My Curves, our twice monthly plus size fashion newsletter, has just been issued! I apologize to all subscribers for issuing this newsletter a little later than usual this month, December is taking it's toll on me, and hay fever does not want to let me go!

Anyhow, issue number 8 is chock dull of very exciting items, most of which are tied to the festive season. If you're a curvy lady who wants to look stylish this Christmas, and also find a bargain subscribe to the newsletter today and read the archived version online here! Send this link to all your friends and urge them to subscriber, after all it's free.

Almost forgot, we have a competition tied up with this issue, though I will not give out more information here. Read the latest issue to find out what you can win!

Labels: loving my curves, plus size clothing, plus size clothing for the holidays, plus size newsletter

To help with your holiday shopping, we want to provide you with the holiday shipping schedule of some of some of our favorite plus size stores: Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug and Catherine's.

I also want to point out that Gift Cards and E-Gift Cards are a great last-minute gift and are available at all the mentioned stores!

Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug and Catherine's guarantee delivery by 25th December for orders placed on:

• 11th December by 12:00 noon PT for 4-8 day delivery
• 18th December by by 12:00 noon PT for 3-5 day delivery
• 20th December by 12:00 noon PT for 2-day delivery
• 24th December by 12:00 noon PT for E-Gift Cards

The following ongoing coupon offers and still available at these plus size stores! See below for details to take advantage of these discounts whilst Christmas shopping.

Lane Bryant

1. Save 20% on any order - Enter promotion code 000201506 at checkout.
2. Save 25% on any order of $75 or more - Enter promotion code 000251532 at checkout.
3. Save $25 on $75 - Enter promotion code 050001521 at checkout.
4. Free shipping on any order of $75 or more - Enter promotion code 006951542 at checkout.

Above offers are valid through 11:59 P.M. ET on 17th January, 2007.

Fashion Bug

1. Save 15% on any order (no minimum purchase) - Enter promotion code 776146904 at checkout.
2. Save $10 on orders of $50 or more - Enter promotion code 776147308 at checkout.
3. Save $20 on orders of $75 or more - Enter promotion code 776147704 at checkout.

Offers valid through 11:59 P.M. ET on 26th January, 2007.

Catherine's

1. Free Shipping on orders of $50 or more - Simply enter the promotion code 776801706 at checkout.
2. 20% on any order (no minimum) - Simply enter the promotion code 776801508 at checkout.
3. Save $20 on orders of $70 or more - Simply enter the promotion code 776801607 at checkout.

Offers valid online until 11:59 P.M. ET on 1st February, 2007.

Labels: plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays, plus size clothing stores

'Tis the season to be social, and Sydney's Closet is helping out curvy ladies feel fabulous and look glamorous when socializing this Christmas holiday season by taking $15 off all holiday party dresses! This offer is only valid with orders of $100 or more, and you will need to input coupon code dress06 at checkout for the discount to be applied. Hurry as this offer is valid only until midnight on 15th December. So dress up this holiday seaon and shop now at Sydney's Closet.

Labels: plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

Labels: plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

As we do every month here at Pasazz.net, we name a Plus Size Store of the Month, in which we highlight a specific online store which stands out from the crowd by offering curvy women great choice and service. December's store of the month is an extra special one. Since this is officially the festive season month, our chosen plus size store has also been named the Best Christmas Plus Size Store for the year 2006. From the feedback we received from our readers, it was evident that this title this year had to go to IGIGI. A very familiar store to all Pasazz.net readers, one which is on many favorite lists. Find out why IGIGI has been named December's store of the month, as well as Best Christmas Plus Size Store 2006, in our store review!

Labels: plus size clothing, plus size clothing for the holidays, plus size clothing stores

OneStopPlus.com, a recently launched plus size fashion mall for sizes 12W to 44W is giving all plus size women a holiday gift! To wish us all the best of the season, whether we're shopping for ourselves, or for someone very special, OneStopPlus.com is taking $20 off any order of $60 or more!

To receive an extra $20 off your order of $60 or more from OneStopPlus.com, you must type JL15130 in the promotional code box at checkout. Hurry! This offer expires on December 8th, 2006. Visit OneStopPlus.com today.

Labels: plus size clothing, plus size clothing for the holidays, plus size clothing stores

IGIGI have just opened up a special section of their online store, just in time for our Christmas shopping, which they have appropriately named Santa's Bag. Besides Santa's Bag being chock full of great items to wear during the holiday season, or to buy as gifts for loved ones, what's best about Santa's goodies is that all items contained in this section have their prices slashed by 50%! Yep, you heard right. You get 50% off everything that is inside Santa's Bag; you definitely need to give IGIGI a visit and look inside Santa's Bag to see whether there is anything in there for you. We're sure you have behaved very well throughout the year, so Santa will definitely have something in their just for you! Don't delay though! Santa's Bag is open to all only until December 15, 2006. So check out Santa's Bag today.

Labels: plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

Today only, Monday 22nd November, IGIGI are taking 30% OFF their entire online store. This one time only sale, which is running through 11:59 PM tonight is available online only, and gives full figured women an excellent chance to purchase quality plus size fashion items at IGIGI at a 30% discount!

To take advantage of the discount, customers need to use coupon code SHOPPING during checkout. It's that easy. So remember, this one time sale is running today only, so shop IGIGI today not to be disappointed!

Labels: cyber monday, plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday yesterday! Today, I just got started with my Black Friday online shopping at my favorite plus size clothing stores. I started with Torrid, since they offer very reliable international shipping, and they also are currently having my favorite 50% off clearance items sale.

So here is what I bought:

1. Faux Fur Trimmed Black Embroidered Sweater Coat: I just fell in love with this sweater. It looks so warm and cozy. It's perfect to wear to work (we have quite casual dress policy at work), and also to go out in it during the evening.

2. Rumba Red Velvet Tie Back Top: This season I love red, I have already bought two pairs of red shoes from the local shops here, and this top will be perfect to wear with them. Good on jeans, and also on a denim skirt, a very sexy number indeed. Can't wait to wear it.

3. Black Crinkle Skirt: This was a bargain at $9.99! I suspect I will wear it mostly in summer, than in the colder months, but it being black it will definitely come in handy and will be made good use of.

4. Paris Blues Denim Crop Jacket: Now this little number is not for me, but a Christmas gift for my mother! She's been complaining lately she does not have a fashionable denim jacket, so when I saw this one I had to get it for her. (Now I hope she doesn't read this before Christmas!!) Another excellent bargain at only $19.99. Fingers crossed, I hope she will like it.

I will keep you updated on any other excellent bargains I get my hands on today and throughout this weekend. Ensure to check out the Torrid 50% off clearance items sale, which will last through Sunday, 26th November as there are some great bargains to be made!

So what plus size fashion bargains did you get your hands on today, this Black Friday?

Labels: black friday, plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays

One of the greatest shopping days of the year is quickly approaching... Black Friday! This is when the majority of stores put great items on sale and offer various other promotions, which will help us shop and save money at the same time. There are various offers available, so many that you can easily miss out on a good sale at a great store if you are not aware beforehand of the promotions going on.

In order to help clear out any confusion, and help all plus size ladies get to the best sales on time, I have compiled a list of the sales and promotions going on at our favorite plus size clothing stores on Black Friday, and beyond during the Holiday season. Detailed information on the promotions, as well as any coupon codes needed are here for you to use!

Bookmark this page and pass it on to your friends! Some of these promotions go on beyond Thanksgiving weekend, therefore they will definitely come in handy throughout your whole holiday shopping season!

1. Swimsuits For All
New Thanksgiving sale! Shop and get 10% off, just use coupon code TG10. This offer expires Sunday, 26th November at midnight. Please note than not returns or exchanges are available when using this coupon!

2. Catherine's
Catherine's is brining to us 4 days of sales starting on Thanksgiving day! Here are the nitty gritty details:

• 40% off Thanksgiving Day Sale, November 23rd
• • Online exclusive, while stores are closed.
  • No coupon required.
  • Save 40% on entire stock of regular-price items.
  • Save an extra 20% on all clearance items.
    
    
• 30-50% off After Thanksgiving Sale, November 24th to 26th
• • No coupon required.
  • Save 30-50% on entire stock of regular-price item.
  • Doorbuster specials.

3. IGIGI
Holiday shipping special going on at IGIGI! Free U.S. ground shipping on orders over $150 and a flat rate of $4.99 for U.S. ground shipping on orders under $150. No coupon code is needed to take advantage of these excellent offers, and they are valid until 15th December.

4. Torrid
The great 50% off clearance sale at Torrid is back! Now through Sunday, 26th November all clearance items are discounted by 50%... and no coupon code is required to take advantage of the savings. Plus, get $10 off all regularly priced tops and bottoms, and 25% off selected regularly priced shoes. Shop the sale online today! (Prices already reflect additional savings.)

5. Jessica London
Use promo code JLW4090 during checkout at Jessica London to take advantage of the offers detailed below. This offer expires on 24th November.

• Take 10% off your 1st item
• Take 20% off your 2nd item
• Take 30% off your 3rd item
• Take 40% off your 4th item

6. Fashion To Figure
Shop now and receive $25 off any order of $100 or more until by using coupon code FTFDS at checkout. This offer is valid until 30th, November.

7. Kiyonna
Kiyonna is offering FREE ground shipping on all orders of $50 or more and FREE 2nd day shipping on all order of $200 or more. There has been no better time to shop at Kiyonna! This offer applies to domestic orders only, now through 30th November.

8. Voluptuous Woman Company - Plus Size Bath Wraps
Ladies, this offer is exclusive only to Pasazz.net readers! Receive $5.00 off the Voluptuous Bath Wrap until January 31, 2007. The discount code to use at checkout is PASAZZ. Use this coupon code to deduct $5.00 from the Voluptuous Bath Wrap purchase!

9. Monif C. Plus Sizes
A great Thanksgiving sales is currently going on at Monif C. Plus Size, for a limited time only! This is your chance to save from 10% and up to 50% on selected items at Monif C. Again, these offers are valid for a limited time only, therefore make sure to check out the sale today.

10. Silhouettes
Shop and save 10% off your $100 order at Silhouettes by using coupon code AFF1PC1. This offer expires on 30th November.

11. Avenue
Various promotions are available to us from Avenue this season. Here is a quick roundup of what is available:

• Save 20% on Avenue's wide selection of outwear including classic wool, jackets, and more. Use code 61290.
• Get 20% off on your order by using coupon code 61314. This offer is valid until 1st December. This include the Avenue Body collection (code: 61312) and the CouldWalkers collection (code: 61313).
• Avenue is also offering FREE shipping on any order through 25th November. Just use coupon code 61311. (This may not be combined with other offers.)

12. Fashion Bug
Various promotions at the moment are also available from Fashion Bug. All of these expire on 26th January, 2006. Here are the details you will need:

• Save 15% on any order (no minimum purchase) just enter code 776146904 at checkout.
• Save $10 on orders of $50 or more. Enter code 776147308 at checkout.
• Save $20 on orders of $75 or more. Enter code 776147704 at checkout.

13. Bigger Bras
Get 15% off any purchase with coupon code MIST. This offer expires on 31st December.

14. Lane Bryant
Between 27th and 28th November, Lane Bryant are holding a 30% Off Customer Appreciation Event. This is your chance to save 30% on your entire order, only at LaneBryant.com. No promo code is needed!

15. FootSmart
What's better than great gifts, sizable savings? No crowds! Save 20% when your product total is $60 or more at FootSmart (excludes clearance items). Just add promo code WD222570 at checkout and you're all set! Offer expires 26th November at midnight.

16. Designer Shoes
Boot Season Specials - Buy qualifying full price boots now to keep those toes warm and get 30% off any other regularly priced shoes we offer. Type BOOTS30 in the promotion box on the home page.

17. Shoes.com
Get $10 off any order of $75 or more. Just use coupon code GIVE10OFF! This offer expires on 31st December. (Not valid on sale items, and some brands are excluded).

Labels: black friday, plus size clothing, plus size clothing discounts, plus size clothing for the holidays, thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving only a couple of days away and Christmas a little over a month away, I though it was time to reveal our final list of plus size dresses we recommend full figured women look at, as options to wear during the holiday season.

If you follow the Plus Size Clothing Scoop, you will remember that in around mid October I released our preview list, which included the top 5 plus size Christmas holiday dresses I had our eye on. This was only the preview list, as it was a little too early to conclude things; I was sure our favorite plus size clothing stores still had more in store for us. And I was right! Our favorite stores brought out their holiday dresses and fashions. In fact the final list has been extended to list 10 plus size dresses which are perfect for the holidays! Some dresses have changed positions, some have stayed where they were, and others have been pushed out of the list by better options. Without further ado, I shall leave you to look at our chosen dresses.

1. Fiorella Lace Gown with Shrug in Red from IGIGI
Our true winner from IGIGI still holds the top spot! This gorgeous gown remains our top favourite dress to wear during the special Christmas holiday season. Colored perfectly in red, the lace make it look chic and warm at the same time. Beautiful stretch lace has an iridescent effect due to a contrasting lining. Details include a skirt that is flared from the knee due to a number of the sheer chiffon godets; empire waist is trimmed with a velvet panel. This gown is shipped with a velvet shrug; saving you the added hassle of finding matching shawls and shrugs. This dress is currently available in sizes 14 to 32.

2. Marie Lace Dress with Matching Shrug in Black/Turquioise from IGIGI
A new entry in out list, again from the plus size dress specialists IGIG, this dress will spice up any evening! We love it and think it should be included in our top dresses for Christmas list because the beautiful lace gives, coupled with the original color give it a very Christmasy look. The Marie Lace Dress wraps you in sexy satin and flirty lace, ensuring that your curves are accentuated and hugged as they should. Again IGIGI are taking care of us by including a matching lace shrug with this dress. Just add a flower to your hair and you are ready to dance the night away! This dress is available in sizes 14 to 32, and also in red/black.

3. 3/4 Sleeved Scalloped Boudoir Lace Dress from Kiyonna
A new entry, and a sure winner, in our top dresses list! This head turning dress, brought to us by the professionals at Kiyonna is simply exquisite. It deserved a mention in our recommendations for you. This beautiful, chic dress features nude lining which peeks through a delicate black lace overlay. It is infused with stretch for a figure flattering fit. The 3/4 length scalloped sleeves and a v-neckline are very feminine and add subtle sophistication. Currently this dress is available in sizes 10 to 32.

4. Black and Tan Mesh Tube Dress from Torrid
Another new entry, which is a dress only recently added to the selection of dresses offered at Torrid. A fun, yet very chic black mesh tube dress features a flocked floral design and a tan under layer. The ruched body has an elastic top and the high low hem is punctuated with a layer of tulle beneath, making it a perfect party dress! The tie sash around the waist adds definition and completes this perfect Christmas party dress. Available in sizes 12 to 26, this dress will surely sell fast.

5. Dangerous Beauty Gown in Cobalt from IGIGI
Another beautiful gown from IGIGI which had already been included in our preview list, only this time it has dropped a couple of positions. I still had to include it in the final list as I love this dress, as I said previously, because of its simple sophisticated glamour. This gown evoked the essence of a seductive courtesan of the 17th century French court. Bare shoulders are adorned with the rows of dazzling rhinestone bands in a bra-friendly style, while provocatively plunging neckline showcases hand-made crystal ornament. The rhinestone detail gives this gown that extra special touch and make is stand out from other gowns in its category. Sizes currently available are 14 to 32.

6. “Betsinda” Velvet w/ Ribbon Detail Dress from Monif C
If you want to look and feel sexy this Christmas, make sure you check out this beautiful dress by Monif C, which has also been featured in Glamour magazine! A beautiful curve conscious velvet dress is simple, elegant, and yet sexy all at once. This dress has been voted Best Plus Size Holiday Dress by Glamour Magazine December 2006. This dress from Monif C. is a definite showstopper, therefore be ready for all the holiday parties coming your way! Currently this dress is available in sizes 14 to 24 and in two colors: wine and black.

7. Metallic Lace Cocktail Dress from Kiyonna
A stunning dress from Kiyonna which is perfect to wear during the Christmas season! Featuring scalloped metallic lace and stretch satin charmeuse, this dress is fashioned into a festive frock fitting to wear to all of the season’s fêtes. Kiyonna have borrowed the traditional cummerbund and updated it with neat satin pleats at the empire for a sophisticated contrast. A flattering square neckline and modest elbow length sleeves make for a truly unforgettable dress. Definitely worth a closer look, and this is also currently on sale! Sizes available are 10 to 16.

8. “Trisha” Silk Charmeuse Dress w/Ruffle Sleeve from Monif C
Another new addition in our list, this dress from Monif C is for the plus size fashionista that does not shrink into the crowd and has a little rebel in her! The beautiful teal silk charmeuse combined with delicate black trimming mixed with an unexpected ruffle sleeve creates a cute, yet sexy party look. Sexy and a little edgy all at the same time! Sizes currently available are 14 to 24.

9. Black Sequin and Flower Print Satin Halter Dress from Torrid
Although I love vibrant colors, I could not help but fall in love with this black satin halter dress available from Torrid and feature it in our final list of top plus size holiday dresses. It looks beautiful, feels lovely and fits like heaven. The gorgeous pale flower print, sequins and ruching, give this dress a sophisticated look. With an elastic back, it is made for curvy comfort. At the moment this dress is available in sizes 14 to 26.

10. Velvet Dress with Brooch from Silhouettes
A classic piece indeed, which deserved a spot in our final top dresses list; beautiful, sultry and wonderful to touch, this velvet dress from Silhouettes comes with a double v-neck that’s shirred in front. The highlight of this dress, besides the beautiful flowing fabric, is the vintage-style brooch which is placed at the lowest point of the v-neck. It adds that touch of class, completing a great dress made to be worn on very special occasions. Currently, this dress is available in size 12 to 26.

I truly hope this helps you out if you are looking for something special to wear during the holiday season, which also comes in plus sizes! Whether you have a special occasion, a Christmas party, a staff party or you just want something extra special to wear for the New Year, I think the above options give you a good hold on to what is available to us curvy ladies during this special season.

Labels: plus size clothing, plus size clothing for the holidays, plus size clothing stores

The final post, brought to us by IGIGI, give us tips on two different ways we can apply our make up when attending a party this holiday season. One way is to focus the attention on the eyes, whereas the other method focuses the attention of the make-up on the lips.

If you've missed the post from this series here is a quick recap: the first post in this 3 post series focus on the hottest trend for plus sizes dresses this Christmas; whilst the second post detailed tips and tricks on two different methods to fix up your hair, to make a lasting impression during a party.

Make-up - Hollywood Retro Glam

Remember that you only want to play up the eyes or the lips, but not both. Nobody wants the Tammy Fay Glam look.

Playing up the Eyes: (think Jessica Alba)

1. Curl your lashes to their maximum potential, and then glue a strip of falsies or even a few single falsies to your upper lash line. While they may not be for everyone, fasle eyelashes are great for special occasions. They are fairly easy to use (especially with a little practice), and can greatly emphasize the eyes. They can range from mild to wild. Keep in mind that false lashes don't have to be dramatic; they can be used to fill out a regular lashes. The difference simply having a fuller lash can make is strong but subtle.
2. When everything has dried, accent your upper last in like with a black liquid liner, making sure to cover the base of the false lashes.
3. To create the retro effect, slightly wing out the liner in an upward motion when you hit the outer edge of your eyes. Not to much on this or you'll look more like Cleopatra chic than Hollywood glamour.
4. Next sweep a sheer, white-shimmer eye shadow across your entire lid, following by a soft taupe color along the crease.
5. The finishing touch - apply black mascara to your top and bottom lashes for extra oomph.
6. Nude cheeks and lips will perfect your vintage-glam look.

Playing up the Lips: (think Michelle Williams)

1. With this look keep eyes light, but defined. Brush a shimmering white shadow over your entire lid area and then line your upper lashes with a dark brown pencil.
2. Finish your eyes with a generous application of black mascara to only your top lashes.
3. Sweep a peach-hued blush (a shade that works with your skin tone) across the appled of your cheeks to warm up your complexion.
4. To set the stage for your fabulous red pout, start with defining your lips with a sharp pencil lip liner and then fill them in with the pencil as well. Then top it off with a bold red shade. The liner helps your color stay in place and when it starts to fade, it will fade evenly. Try a few shades in the department store first to find out what goes right with your skin tone.

Eye-turning Tip:
The key to good mascara application is to go as close to the root of the lash as possible. A common mistake is to apply a lot at the ends of the lashes while ignoring the roots. This leads to the last being lighter near the eye, which looks unbalanced and does not emphasize the eyes itself, which is the goal.

As always, don't wait until the night of your party to try these ideas, play around a couple of days before. You don't want to stress out the night of the party because you don't have enough hair pins or lash glue.

Labels: plus size clothing for the holidays

This is the second post, in a series of three plus size holiday party tips brought to us by IGIGI. Whereas in the first post, IGIGI guided us to what the hottest trend is, as regards to plus size dresses... this time round IGIGI bring to us some hair-do tips and tricks.

Hollywood Red Carpet Hair

Down Do - Sexy Tousled Hollywood Curls (think Selma Hayek)

1. Apply mousse to wet hair and blow-dry with a round, mixed-bristle brush.
2. Set hair in large hot rollers, smoothing each piece of hair before rolling it.
3. Next, gently remove the rollers and lightly spray the curls with hairspray and let the curls cool before doing anything else.
4. Once your curls are cool, part your hair to one side (whichever is most flattering to your face) and run a flat, mixed-bristle brush down the length of your hair. Not to much brushing, once or twice should suffice.
5. Last but not least - apply a finishing cream for added shine.

Up Do - The Classic Low Bun (think Reese Witherspoon)

1. For a polished, low turn, apply mousse to damp hair and blow-dry with a round, mixed-bristle brush.
2. Work in a styling gel from the mid-length of your hair down the ends; this will make your tresses easier to manage.
3. Separate the hair along the crown of your forehead from the rest of your locks, and pin it loosely out of the way.
4. Pull back the bottom half of your hair into a low ponytail, and secure it with a clear, snag-free elastic at the nape of your neck.
5. Twist the ponytail and wrap it around the base, securing it with bobby pins.
6. Take the hair from the top of your head and then tease the roots in small sections to create volume. Then wrap and pin the ends around the base of the bun.
7. Tame any flyaways with a small amount of finishing cream, apply hairspray for an extra, all-over hold and voila! A chic chignon.

Hair Flying Tip:
Getting off work late and running to a party with no time in between? Adding some barrettes, pins or other fun hair adornments is great for livening up the locks!

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It's that time of the year again... time for holiday and cocktail parties galore. Which brings on the what to wear panic, which brings on the what do I do with my hair panic, to the oh my gosh how do I do my make-up panic. Don't worry, IGIGI have got you covered with a few tips and tricks to help!

The Plus Size Clothing Scoop will be brining you IGIGI's tips to looks great during the Holiday season in a series of 3 posts. The first one will focus on what to wear, and the last two will give you make-up and hair do tips and intstruction, to make sure you look curvalicious! So let's hit it off...

The Party Trend
First off the hot trend in cocktail parties this year is the "Hollywood" cocktail party. This is a fun one to embrace. Look to your favorite Hollywood starlet for inspiration. Think satin, diamonds and even a little fure. Meow! If that's all a bit scary for you, then is always the classic little black dress. IGIGI have many little hot black numbers, for the all round favorite this season is the Stella Cocktail dress. Very Brigitte Bardot. Yeah baby!

Look out for series 2 of this group of posts brought to us by IGIGI, coming up tomorrow!

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When we think of things to wear during the Holidays we often refer to dresses, skirts and tops; items which will make us look good at a party or special event. Few of us think about getting hold of some lingerie or intimate wear specifically for the Holidays. Perhaps many of us think it is something we can do without, or something which we would rather think about at a more calm period of the year.

Granted. However it is good to pump up the intimate mood, and spice up the bedroom during the Christmas holiday season. They do not calling this, the season to be jolly just because of the gift we receive you know! It is a time as well to spend quality moments with loved ones, and why not also with our special someone in the bedroom.

Some great new sexy styles of plus size lingerie have been made available to us at AlwaysForMe and also Hips and Curves; styles which will definitely help us spice up the holiday nights.

Another thing to think about, perhaps this is more for the men looking to buy their girlfriend or wide a gift, is that a lot of times, even though few women admit this, lingerie is on every woman's holiday wish list! So do check out these new lingerie styles at AlwaysForMe and Hips and Curves to ensure your lady is pleasantly surprised with her gift!

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Since lately I have been blogging quite a bit about what to wear and what not to weat this Christmas season, how to prepare in advance for the holidays, and other holiday related good stuff... I decided to get myself organised! In the process I will also be helping all you readers find what you want easily.

All Christmas related blog posts from now on will include this image, including the Christmas tree and cute Santa! This way, you will easily know that the blog post is from the holiday related season. Also, when you click on the link, you are taken to a page which includes only those Christmas related posts. So zap! Like magic, you will only find the holiday related information, in one easy to follow page. This page will obviously be updated with new and upcoming posts.

So from now on, if you specifically looking for Christmas related information, tips and advice, click on the tree and Santa, and you will be taken to all the relevant information we have in store for you! I hope you enjoy this little Christmas section.

I suddenly feel all merry and Christmasy!

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Janna Lutz is back again this week, taking a further a look at this season's plus size fashion Holiday must haves. Janna points out to us some fashion essentials which will make full figured women look fabulous and feel great during the Holidays. In her new article Janna diggs deep into one of our favorite online stores, Fashion Bug, giving us the inside scoop as to what this great store has to offer at the moment, and what the best picks are. Read the full article today!

Here's a sneak peek:

There are many colorful sayings that we use to express and reiterate our uniqueness from one another: “different strokes for different folks” and “whatever floats your boat” are only a few that people use every day. Every woman is diverse in her shape, preferences, style, and even budget. My mother used to joke that she could send my sister and I into the mall for a white shirt and black pants. We could find almost similar looking items, but I would have spent under $50. My sister would spend $50 just on the top.

Fashion Bug is known not only for their amazing styles and great quality clothing, but also where you can get the most bang for your buck. The Bug has been most popular among the younger crowd…high school and college students. But chin up all you who are young at heart; their casual trends can easily transcend any age box. The new addition of the “Studio 1940” label will certainly appeal to you saucy career gals.

More advice from Janna!

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IGIGI are continuing to out out great offers and promotions for us to use, which enable plus size women worldwide to get their hands on some great and classy plus size clothes great for the Holiday season, whilst also saving money. IGIGI are now taking $10 OFF any purchase of $50 or more. Just use coupon code PARTY at checkout and you're all set! This offer is valid until 31st December, 2006 - therefore you have until the end of the year to settle your Christmas shopping and use this great discount. Checkout IGIGI today.

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This weekend Lane Bryant is holding it's popular Family & Friends sale, where customers get the chance of saving 40% on their entire purchase at LaneBryant.com. This sale expires on Sunday 11th November and customers will need to use coupon code 000403788 at checkout to take advantage of these savings. Save 40% on your entire purchase at Lane Bryant's Friends & Family Sale!

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Shopping, for most women, is a relaxing and fun experience; something to look forward to greatly. However, shopping during the Christmas holiday season can be far from relaxing.

The people infested malls and stores might turn around the relaxing shopping spree altogether, make you feel uncomfortable and more stressed! The added pressure of needing to buy so many things in a short period of time definitely does not help and continue to add to the pressure.

During the Holidays, shopping around would be so much easier if everyone knew exactly where to go and which shop to visit, to find items needed. Going into a store with the assurance that the item you are looking for will surely be found, would make any stressed out shopper so much more relieved. How many hassles and headaches would be avoided!

In this article I attempt to relieve some of that tension, by guiding curvy women to the right plus size clothing stores. For easier reference, I have separated the suggested plus size clothing stores by type of person targeted and area of specialization.

Curvy Teen

• Torrid - Torrid has quickly, and rightly so, become one of the favorite plus size fashion stores among teens and the young at heart. Specializing in sizes 12 to 26, Torrid offer a very wide variety of fashion items, including accessories and footwear, which would appeal to any plus size teen who is looking for something fun, stylish and colorful. Here you can find clothing to suit any time of the day, from career wear, formal wear and casual items.
  
  
• Alight - Carrying plus size clothes in sizes 14 to 28, Alight is often termed as an online plus size shopping mall, and for a good reason too! Alight features a very extensive collection of fashion for full-figured ladies from a handful of different clothing lines and designers. This extensive choice ensures that teens will find what they need at Alight.
  
  
• Sydney's Closet - I have said this before, and I still think that Sydney's Closet is a plus size teen girl's dream come true! Teens who are looking for a formal dress or ball gown for a special occasion, especially with the Holidays on the way, will find a wide variety of options at Sydney's Closet.

Plus Size Career Woman

• Avenue - Avenue is without a doubt a familiar and dear name with all plus size ladies. A name that crops up in any plus size fashion search, Avenue offers great options for the busy curvy career women who always need to look their best. Whether it is shirts, skirts, blouses or suits that you are looking for Avenue is indeed a place to check out. Catering to sizes 14 to 32, Avenue also carries the CloudWalkers footwear line.
  
  
• Jessica London - Catering to sizes 14W to 32W Jessica London should become another go to spot for career women looking to update their wardrobe. Again Jessica London offers women a wide variety of options, including suits, skirts, blouses, jackets and even footwear. With prices to suit all pockets, and promotions going on frequently to help you save some dollars, Jessica London is another option which should not be overlooked.
  
  
• Lane Bryant - Another name which is very familiar with plus size women, Lane Bryant, is a great place to go to for formal and career wear. Quality, as well as reasonable prices, reigns highly at Lane Bryant, where the area of specialization is sizes 14 to 28.

Sophisticated Cat

• IGIGI - Any plus size woman who wants quality and stylish fashion, created to make her stand out from the crowd will fall in love with IGIGI. Catering to women who wear size 14 to 32 IGIGI carries a wide variety of items, all of which scream out style, and most of all class. If you're looking for dresses, or skirts, or tops, or pants, check out IGIGI.
  
  
• Kiyonna - Sophisticated plus size fashions in sizes 12 and up are all you will find at Kiyonna, that is their area of specialization, and they pull it off well! Again, Kiyonna carry a wide variety of items which will help any curvy woman complete her wardrobe in style.
  
  
• Monif C - If you are looking for something classy, sophisticated and one of a kind, definitely check out the clothing offered by booming plus size fashion designer Monif C. Her items scream out style, are very colorful, and make the most of a woman's curves.

Full Figured and Mature

• Catherine's - Catering to sizes 16W to 34W Catherine's is a sure winner for mature plus size ladies. Mature women are able to find at Catherine's a multitude of clothing items available in plus sizes, including intimates and swim wear. Classic styles and impeccable quality will put Catherine's in every mature woman's good books.
  
  
• Ulla Popken - The clothes found at Ulla Popken epitomize quality and style for the mature plus size woman. An all rounded store which will help women fill up their wardrobe! The styles and designs offered will surely appeal to mature women who are looking for something special to wear.
  
  
• Zaftique - Zaftique offers a variety of quality plus size items in sizes 12 to 38. Again, Zaftique features a wide variety of items, including accessories and swim wear which appeal to the mature plus size woman.

The stores detailed above give you a very good round up of the best places to turn to during your Christmas holiday shopping spree. Knowing where to look, will help you greatly save time and find the items you need.

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Silhouettes has a brand new coupon code available for us to use, which knocks off 10% off orders $100 or more. The coupon code to use at checkout is AFFPC1 and it expires on 1st December, 2006, giving you practically a whole month's chance to take advantage of this great offer. So what are you waiting for? Kick off your Christmas shopping at Silhouettes today and save 10% off your $100 order. Take is code: promo code AFF1PC1.

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Fear not if you are finding yourself in a dilemma, not knowing where to shop or what to wear for the upcoming Holiday season! Our contributing writer, and plus size fashionista, Janna Lutz brings us a very informative article entitled Lock and Load: Holiday Must Haves.

In this article Janna goes over the latest trends in the plus size fashion scene, giving us tips and recommendations on what to wear. Here's a snippet of the article:

It is time to wave good-bye to ghost, goblins, and too much candy corn. The holiday season is fast approaching, and your closet needs to be spruced up for the coming festivities. Autumn is getting into her full swing, and she is not waiting around for you to decide if last year’s twin set will make it through another round. You need new clothes. Don’t try and fight the urge. You also need shoes, jewelry, accessories…the whole shebang. Nowadays, we plus size lovelies have many options of where to shop. There are also great online stores that offer top labels at not so top prices. If you want to try on your picks before purchasing, there are some amazing stores in your area that you can find flattering tops and bottoms to look your best this year.

Read the rest of the article here.

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Did you know that now through November 25th, plus size clothing store Avenue is offering their customers FREE shipping on any order. Yes you heard right, there is not minimum order for this special offer to be applied. It applies on all orders. If you're shopping at Avenue make sure to type in coupon code 61311 upon checkout for the free shipping to be applied. Not a bad time to start shopping around for the Holidays!

However that's not all. More good things are currently in stor at Avenue. To get all plus size women's holiday shopping off to a great start, everything at Avenue is now 20% off through December 1st. Just ensure to use coupon code 61314 for the discount to be applied. (Kindly note that the free shipping offer and the latter one, cannot be combined).

Sound like good deal to me. What do you think? Visit Avenue today.

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Know of a better time than the holidays to shop around? Many stores are now putting up special offers and promotions, which help us save a dollar or two, therefore this make it a very advantageous time indeed! Auditions in fact are offering FREE shipping on orders over $100 throung the end of December! What a great time to shop for a pair of wide width shoes yourself. Click here to shop around at Auditions and take advantage of this special offer. Please note that to receive FREE shipping on your order you will need to include coupon code MYKB996 at checkout. Visit Auditions through the text links and banners on this post will ensure this coupon code it automatically included.

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I have a feeling IGIGI will be a favorite store amoung plus size women all over the world this Christmas holiday season. The dress selection is a great one, and as noted previously in our Top 5 Plus Size Christmas Holiday Dresses – The Preview List, they already offer great dresses that full figured women can wear on special occasions this coming holiday season.

Continuing to widen our choices, IGIGI has added hot new dresses great for the holidays; dresses which will make any plus size woman feel glamorous and sexy.

Two new dresses I recommend taking a closer look at are the Tessa Velvet Gown and the Novella Gown (pictured on the right).

• Fit for a Queen the Tessa Velvet gown features seductive bare shoulders, which are adorned with bra-friendly straps (so convenient!). The highlight of this down is the neckline which showcases a unique hand-made crystal ornament... Simply beautiful! This dress is currently available in sizes 14 to 32.
  
  
• Taking a look now at the Novella Gown, what a gorgeous evening gown! A dress perfect to wear at a formal holiday event or party, to make a lasting impression! This plus size dress features asymmetrically draped bodice ruches at the side seam to conceal the tummy... What more could a girl want? Again IGIGI add elegance and sparkle to the dress with a sparkling removable pin. This dress is also currently available in sizes 14 to 32.

Take a look at these gowns, and many more, today at IGIGI.

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As I expected, plus size clothing stores are now getting out hot new fashions made especially for the Christmas holidays. IGIGI in fact has this weekend added some hot new items to their stock, which you should definitely check out.

The Isabella Dress in Bordeaux is pictured here for instance. This dress is also available in black and is a sexy yet chic dress with a touch of lace. It comes with an empire bodice gathered at the front and for that extra special touch, added sparkle is accented with a lavish rhinestone band on the front. At the moment sizes 14 to 32 are available, although I'm sure this beauty will start selling fast, so if you like it, don't hesitate to check it out further at IGIGI.

And that's not all IGIGI has to offer us this weekend. To ease our Christmas shopping expenses they are offering FREE shipping for the holidays on orders $150 and over! Orders below $150 will only be charged only $4.99 for shipping. This offer is available on ground shipping only, from now until December 15th, 2006.

Visit IGIGI and take a look at all the other good things they have to offer.

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With Christmas soon on the way I couldn’t help but already start shopping around to see what holiday styles have already been made available at my favorite plus size clothing stores. I have been shopping around particularly for a formal dress, one to use during the Christmas season, to wear at parties and gatherings. Many beautiful styles and outfits are available already, so I decided to draw up a list of the top 5 plus size dresses which I think are perfect for plus size women during the Christmas holiday season. I am calling this my ‘preview list’ because I am sure within the coming months plus size clothing stores will bring out and reveal new dresses and styles made especially for the upcoming holiday season.

So take a look at the preview list of top plus size dresses which I recommend full figured women take a look at. This top 5 list will be updated (and also expanded) next month, including newer styles and options.

1. Fiorella Lace Gown with Shrug in Red from IGIGI
A true winner from IGIGI., this is my top choice! A beautiful gown, which screams out “Wear me for the Christmas holiday season!” The red color is perfect for the season and the lace make is look chic and warm at the same time. This unique gown created especially by IGIGI creates a feeling of mystery and romance, what wonderful elements to bring to your romantic Christmas Eve dinner. Beautiful stretch lace has an iridescent effect due to a contrasting lining. Details include a skirt that is flared from the knee due to a number of the sheer chiffon godets; empire waist is trimmed with a velvet panel. I love this dress because if also comes with a velvet shrug. I love buying gown that some with simple accessories, as this makes them feel complete, and also save you the added hassle of finding matching shawls and shrugs. IGIGI has taken care of this for us! This dress is currently available in sizes 14 to 32.

2. Dangerous Beauty Gown in Cobalt from IGIGI
Another beautiful gown from IGIGI; one which I love because of its simplicity and detail which, elicit a sense of sophisticated glamour. A top position contended in out plus size Christmas dresses list, this gown evoked the essence of a seductive Courtesan of the 17th century French Court. Bare shoulders are adorned with the rows of dazzling rhinestone bands in a bra-friendly style, while provocatively plunging neckline showcases hand-made crystal ornament. The rhinestone detail gives this gown that extra special touch and make is stand out from other gowns in its category. Women looking for a special dress for the Christmas holiday season should definitely give this gown from IGIGI a look or two, as it is perfect for both Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Sizes currently available are 14 to 32.

3. “Nikki” Little Red Dress from Monif C
We have included this dress in our top list of recommendations for all those plus size women who want to make an impact and a statement this Christmas. Be sexy! Be daring! Knock them dead in this sexy little number from Monif C. The little red dress comes in the most comfortable rayon jersey fabric, which is ruched to enhance and maximise your womanly curves. Monif C added a dusty purple silk to outline the full figured body and make the most of it. You will look sexy and sophisticated all at once this Christmas if you go for this original and one of a kind outfit. Currently this dress is available in sizes 14 to 24.

4. Black Sequin And Flower Print Satin Halter Dress from Torrid
I must say I am not a big fan of the color black myself, I love vibrant colors, however I couldn’t help but fall in love with this black satin halter dress available from Torrid. It looks beautiful, feels lovely and fits like heaven. Wear this dress this Christmas season to vamp it up with a femme fatal look in this long black satin dress. It has a gorgeous pale flower print, sequins and ruching, giving is sophisticated details. With an elastic back, it is made for curvy comfort. At the moment this dress is available in sizes 14 to 26.

5. Velvet Dress with Brooch from Silhouettes
A classic piece indeed. Beautiful, sultry and feels wonderful to touch. This gorgeous stretch velvet dress from Silhouettes comes with a double v-neck that’s shirred in front. In my opinion, the highlight of this dress, besides the beautiful flowing fabric, is the vintage-style brooch which is placed at the lowest point of the v-neck. It adds that touch of class, completing a great dress made to be worn on very special ocassions. Currently, this dress is available in size 12 to 26.

I hope this list gives you a good heads up, as to what is available to plus size women at the moment. Keep a look out at the scoop, as next month the list will be updated and expanded further, to reveal the final list of plus size Christmas holidays dresses recommended!

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