Monthly Archives: August 2010

Purple Trench Coat

Purple Trench Coat

La Grande Dame added a few new arrivals from plus designers, Melissa Masse, Marina Rinaldi, and Anna Scholz just in time for fall. Three pieces really stood out for me though. The Calogera two piece suit by Marina Rinaldi ($799), the Jersey Wrap Dress by Melissa Masse ($325), and the Acchille Purple Rain Coat...
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Plus Size Marilyn Costume

Plus Size Marilyn Costume

One of the most glamorous women in the history of Hollywood is Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1952). She was just starting to become a respected actor before her untimely death — having completed thirty-one films. She has been an idol for curvy women since she hit her 30s although there is some debate as...
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How To Create Marilyn Monroe

Once you have the costume it is important to have the hair and makeup. Here is a three step video by Samantha Chapman from FashionFaceTv on creating the legendary 1950s Marilyn Monroe look. Don’t be fooled by the long dark hair, Samantha gives great direction on the types of products to use and how...
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No Plus Shopping at Old Navy

Last week I mentioned to you how excited I was that Old Navy was now offering online delivery to Canadians but my excitement was cut short when I surfed over to OldNavy.ca and realized the womens section only serves women up to size 18. I sent off a quick email to OldNavy.ca and asked...
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Weekend Sales

Weekend Sales

Just  a few for the weekend shopper in you: Evans is offering 10% all orders over £40 Coupon code: EVPLSHE10 Expires: September 10, 2010 Get your own plus size clothing from Evans (UK) E.L.F. is offering a free 3 piece back to school kit with any $20 or more order Coupon code: BTSAF Expires:...
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Perfect Fit Pants

Perfect Fit Pants

Addition-Elle is introducing their own Perfect Fit Pants where you enter your waist, hip and inseam length into their website and it recommends the best size and fit of both jeans and dress pants. This new system will work if your waist falls between 36 and 48 inches and your hips below 60 inches;...
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Bright Blue Convertible Ruched Dress

The bright blue “Marilyn” Ruched Convertible Dress is one of my favorite looking dresses from Monif C. It combines two of my faves — the Marilyn Convertible and the Nelli Ruched. And here’s a new video of/by Monif showing off the ruched convertible on plus size model Stacy: The convertible ruched dress has different...
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Love This Dress from Anna Scholz

Love This Dress from Anna Scholz

I love the bold purples of blues of the “graffiti” pattern that decorate this wrap dress from Anna Scholz. The Print Jersey Wrap Dress is part of her black label and comes in sizes 16 to 28 for £135 (which is about $222 CAN with current exchange). You can get it online at her...
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Great News from Old Navy

Great News from Old Navy

I’m very excited to tell you that Old Navy now delivers to Canadians from their website. The best part? There are no worries about duties or handling fees. And they have free returns. As an introduction, for a limited time they are offering free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Now for the...
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Weekend Sales

Weekend Sales

A sale or two to make your weekend more exciting: Addition-Elle is offering 10% off all orders $75 and up Coupon code: 1PLUS10 Expires: September 1, 2010 Get your own plus size clothing from Addition-Elle Evans is offering 10% discount for all orders over £40 Coupon code: EVPLSHE10 Expires: September 10, 2010 Get your...
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New Bras and Panties

New Bras and Panties

It’s time to celebrate pre-fall with new arrivals at AdditionElle, Penningtons, MXM. As well as the traditional pants, tops, and sweaters they have released some new styles in bras and panties. The bras are a bit pricey at $49.99 but if you check the website you’ll find a code for 20% off. *** Topic...
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The Allure of Texture

The Allure of Texture

eShakti has some great textural pieces this fall in skirts, dresses and tops. Their unique custom sizing store for size 0 to 26 always has some intriguing pieces but I think even more so this fall. Here are a few of my favorite textural pieces ($45 to $70) from their new line up: ***...
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Summer Holidays!

Summer Holidays!

Don’t be blue. I’ll be back soon!
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