| Issue #1 ... 31 July 2006 ... a Pasazz.net publication | ||
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Meet Phyllis Brasch Librach - founder of Sydney's Closet In this first issue of Loving My Curves we are very happy to be able to introduce to you Phyllis Brasch Librach, who is the lady behing one of the web's top sources for plus size formal wear and prom dresses, Sydney's Closet. The store provides plus size formal wear in sizes 14 to 44!Earier in July I had the pleasure of speaking with Phyllis about many a things... about how Sydney's Closet came to be the great store it is today, about the plus size fashion industry and about some upcoming plan Sydney's Closet has in store. All this, and more, is detailed in an interview we have just published on Pasazz.net. Here is a snippet from the latest interview... Pasazz: Tell us a little bit about yourself, where are you from and what is your background in the fashion industry?
Phyllis: I grew up in New York City and Long Island. After college in Florida, I returned to Manhattan where I launched my career as an assistant fashion editor at Conde Nast magazines, publishers of famed fashion magazines including Vogue, Glamour and Mademoiselle.
My late father, Sidney M. Brasch loved to see me, my sister and our mother dress up! I named the business after him – and put a feminine twist on his name. Pasazz: What moved you to get into the plus size clothing business and open Sydney’s Closet?
Phyllis: An award-winning journalist, I traded deadlines for hemlines after a disastrous shopping trip to the mall in St. Louis failed to turn up a plus-size Prom dress for my curvy teen-age daughter. Pasazz: What essential tips would you give to a plus size teen looking for a fashionable prom dress?
Phyllis:
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Plus-Size Pregnancy is a Positive Experience! by Brette Sember  I’m a plus-size mom of two children and I found that I had many questions that weren’t answered by pregnancy books. I wanted to know if and how my weight impacted my pregnancy and I wanted help finding maternity clothes. I didn’t look like the women on the covers of those other books. I needed support and information and it just wasn’t out there, so I decided to write the book that I wanted to read - Your Plus-Size Pregnancy: The Ultimate Guide for the Full-Figured Expectant Mom. Pregnancy is one of the most special times in a woman’s life, yet to read some of the reports in the media, you would think that being plus-sized and pregnant is dangerous, unhealthy, and risky. Contrary to what is often reported, it is absolutely possible to be plus-sized, have a healthy pregnancy, and feel good about yourself. Yes, plus-sized women have some risks that are slightly elevated, but women of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and histories have different risks during pregnancy. Curvy moms need support and information, just as other women do. To have a healthy and happy plus-sized pregnancy, follow these tips:
Brette Sember is the co-author of Your Plus-Size Pregnancy: The Ultimate Guide for the Full-Figured Expectant Mom (Barricade Books) and owner of the web site www.YourPlusSizePregnancy.com. She is the plus-sized mom of two wonderful children. |
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| Plus Styles Getting Hotter by Yul Kwon at Missphit Yul Kwon, at Missphit clothing, a trendy new plus size line based in Los Angeles speak to Pasazz.net about this plus size fashion scene and about Missphit, an flourishing plus size clothing label. Unflattering Plus size clothing for women is slowly going the way of neon headbands and biker shorts in the world of fashion. Women requiring larger fits (size 14 and up) are finding more options when it comes to choosing their wardrobes. Clothing companies and retailers have gotten smarter and are no longer viewing Plus clothing as a necessity to cover-up imperfections but rather embracing the view that Plus clothing can be fun and sexy for the larger woman.  Los Angeles based Missphit is a Plus clothing line that shares this view. With 20 years of serving the Plus size market, the company had started off providing more traditional styles to small Plus retailers and specialty chains. “We used to make basic items aimed at women in their late thirties to fifties.” says Yul Kwon, Managing Partner of Gemix, Inc. and the Missphit label. “However, as the years passed, we have seen a strong demand for younger, trendier looks. Now it has gotten to the point where customers are kicking and screaming at us to make fashion forward designs.” This demand has led Kwon to create the Missphit label in order to solely focus on the underserved segment of young or young-at-heart Plus shoppers. As a sign of more mainstream retailers catching on, Missphit has recently received orders from department store mainstay Dillard’s. Other hip brands such as Baby Phat and Apple Bottoms have already begun to offer trendy Plus styles through their powerful retail channels.Research on the plus size market have for years shown the strong buying power of this market, yet most larger woman will tell you that they cannot find enough styles for their curvy shapes. Estimates for 2005 show that 30% of the U.S. woman’s apparel market is Plus size with 47 billion dollars spent. Many studies also indicate that the average size of American women is a 14 and that the majority of women in the U.S. wear a size 12 or above. Despite the fertile territory in larger sizes, most clothing companies have still preferred to focus their design and sourcing resources on fitting the smaller woman. This can be evidenced in most department stores where Woman’s (larger sized) sections are cast off to far corners of the shopping netherworld. Should a larger woman finally find her section, the majority of the women are disappointed to find boring or out-dated styles. The full article can be found at https://pasazz.net/articles/plus-styles-getting-hotter.html. You can find Missphit items sold in plus boutiques, online, and also Dillards deptartment stores. You can contact Missphit at . |
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Sizzling Savings 15% Off new Fall arrivals at Avenue
Everything is 15% off at Avenue.com! Just us coupon code: 61227 when shopping at online. Also, when you spend $100 or more, Avenue will also take $20 off! Use coupon code: 61228. Assemble your fall wardrobe now and save! 50% off Summer sale at Torrid.com
Torrid is taking off 50% on select summer apparel! But hurry as this sale ends this, Sunday August 6th. Savings at Fashion Bug
Some hot and nice savings to be made at Fashion Bug this summer... the coupons below won't expire until October 26th, so you have ample of time to take advantages of these great savings:
Great new savings can be made at Lane Bryant at the moment. All the above offers and savings are valid through 11:59 P.M. ET on 17th October, 2006. Here's a quick look at the discounts and coupons available:
Take advantage of the great sale rack at Elisabeth.com. Find items with price tags reduced by 50%! Swim sale at AlwaysForMe.com
Check out the great swim sale AlwaysForMe.com and holding at the moment. Here, you can find items priced from $25 to $69! Many items have been reduced by 50%. If you're still missing that extra special swim suit, now is the time to visit AlwaysForMe.com.
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Plus size events Events organised by Linda's BIG Connections Details on all these events can easily be found at http://www.lindasbigconnections.com/.
Toga party on Saturday, August 19th at Bert and Ernie's. Featuring 2 pool tables, ample parking, outdoor patio, full menu and great drink prices. Dance to hip hop, top 40's and dance music with the http://www.plussizeplanet.ca/ crew. Visit http://www.plussizeplanet.ca/ for more details. |
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| Next month's give-away All existings and new subscribers will autmoatically be entered in the Loving My Curves August's lucky draw. The lucky winner will receive a special Pasazz.net prize... we will keep the item a surprise until the winner is announced next month. What could it be? Maybe a handy travel mug, a hanging clock, or maybe a cute soft toy. It could be any of these! Look out for upcoming issues of Loving My Curves to find out who the winner is and what prize is awarded. The winner will be announced on August 31st, 2006. If you have curvy friend that you think would like to join Loving My Curves feel free to pass on this email to them, and encourage them to subscribe at https://pasazz.net/lovingmycurves/. |
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