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OOTD with Lana

Moe — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 03:29:52 +0000

It has been a wet December here and we have not had to dress for winter yet with warmer than usual weather. I am sure we will be paying for it next month! Lana and I met for our scheduled monthly lunch date — this time the Waring House in Picton. Here is a run down on what she wore:

Outfit breakdown:
Jacket – Winners
Skirt – Touch of Class
Boots – Naturalizer
Gloves – BonTon
Handbag – Coach Outlet
Sunglasses – Ray Bans
Jewelry – Touch of Class

The restaurant was really pretty. There was formal or pub dining to choose from. The menu was the same so we chose the fine dining because it was brighter. Here is a view after the lunch crowd left:

And I had a great view from my seat of the garden. The day started off brighter.:

We worked off our calories by doing a little shopping in Bloomfield. This is my favorite shop (lots of sparkly stuff):

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* All Boot On Sale at Naturalizer.ca! Prices as marked.
* Touch of Class online showroom

OOTD with Lana

Moe — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:01:27 +0000

I can not believe how quickly the month passed another lunch date with Lana. We have made it our goal to try a new place every time we go out.

Outfit breakdown:
Jacket – Danier Leather (washable)
Jeans – Cold Water Creek
Shoes – Winners
Handbag – Coach Outlet

Lana also had on this cute silver butterfly ring:

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* See what I was wearing

OOTD with Lana

Moe — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:05:22 +0000

My friend Lana is considering doing an outfit of the day (OOTD) post or vlog for you once a month (or perhaps more often if we can talk her into it). Lana is on the lower end of the plus size scale coming in at a 14/16 depending on the clothing brand. She always looks polished like today when we went for lunch (and a little shopping).

Watch the video to find out where Lana did her shopping for this outfit:

Outfit breakdown:

Jacket – Danier Leather (washable)
Jeans – Lane Bryant (petite)
Shoes – Winners
Top – Touch of Class
Handbag – Coach Outlet

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* Get plus size jeans (including petite and tall) from Lane Bryant

Lane Bryant Ships to Canada!!

Moe — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 03:14:46 +0000

I have waited two years for it to happen. And I have bitched on and off for most of that time. But it has finally happened:

Lane Bryant is Shipping to Canada Again!!!

I know I can’t believe it either. I thought this day would never come. But the good news does not end there. Because Lane Bryant now has a shared site with its sister stores: Catherines, Fashion Bug, Cacique, Loop 18 and Sonsi (which includes many other brands), you can also order from all of those stores in the same session.

The site is set up to handle international shipping and exchange rates to make shopping easier. I am hoping it is updated with exchange rates fairly often. They also collect Canadian taxes and duty at time of purchase. I played around with the cart and you DO NOT have to enter all your personal information before you can shipping, duty, and taxes. FYI for about $200 shipping was $15.

Make sure you have some extra time on your hands because once you visit you are going to be there for a long time. Here are a few of my favorites:

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* Get your plus size clothing from Lane Bryant, Catherines, Fashion Bug, Cacique, Loop 18, and Sonsi

Looking for Jeans

Moe — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:46:22 +0000

If you are looking to try a new pair of plus size jeans then Ulla Popken has released a new denim jean with the traditional zip and the pull on with elastic band. They are 99% cotton and 1% spandex. You are going to love the size range — get ready for it — they are offering them in sizes 12 to 38 (and I am talking about a plus size 38 not a standard size 38). That is one of the best size ranges for denim out there. The button/zip jeans are currently on for $39 (reg $59). The pull on come in a jegging and a relaxed fit for $39. Here is a video from Ulla Popken introducing the jeans with in house staff models in sizes 12 to 20:

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* Get your plus size jeans from Ulla Popken
* Other places to buy plus size denim

Channeling Harlow and Dietrich

Moe — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:51:57 +0000

I have been drooling over Igigi’s old Hollywood collection all week. There are a number of favorite pieces amongst the dresses, tops, pants etc but these two pieces are my absolute favorite.

The Dietrich Top – You can’t see from the photo but the top has origami pleating which is gorgeous. Sizes are selling out quickly! I love that the top is only $60, a bargain from Igigi.

The Harlow Skirt – This pencil skirt is a herringbone tweed that is perfect for fall. It looks fabulous with the Dietrich top but would look equally bliss with a pussy bow blouse. For $65 it is a steal for this kind of quality. And yes, sizes are starting to disappear!

I love this whole look — the top, the skirt, the boots, the gloves, the purse. Gorgeous, just like Harlow and Dietrich.

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Get your Harlow Skirt and Dietrich top from Igigi

Can I Have an Autograph

Moe — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:25:43 +0000

Autograph Fashion is an Australian plus size clothing store that is new to me. And guess what, they deliver to Canada. There is no flat rate listed and costs are dependent on location, weight of package, and method of shipping. At the moment of this posting they offer free shipping if you spend $100 (easy enough to do) even to international customers.

They carry sizes 14 to 26 but definitely read their sizing information before you order. Prices are shown in Australian money when you first visit but you can change the currency with the drop down menu in the top right to Canada or the US.

The prices do not fall into the budget range meaning a dress will probably cost $90, a top $60; unless it is on sale. I follow a few Australian bloggers and they absolutely love this store.

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* Get your plus size fashions from Autograph

Updated Polka Dots

Moe — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 01:43:41 +0000

It is no secret that I love dots. Big ones, little one, symmetrically spaced or not. And it is becoming apparent that Evans really likes dots too as I am really seeing lots of dots over there. Dots are a universal pattern. They work on tops, bottoms, lingerie and accessories. No I would not wear them all together (but I might be tempted)– that would be pretty painful for onlookers. But Evans does have great spotted pieces to add to your wardrobe:

The bra is £18; the scarf is £12.50; the 2 in 1 top is £39.50; the trousers are £32; and the pumps are £18.

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* Get your spots from Evans

Red and White

Moe — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:38:42 +0000

I have noticed that a few retailers are advertising “red & white” for Canada day but red and white looks sharp any time. Forever 21 has this cute outfit in their plus size section. The whole outfit is less than $76. And yes, they ship to Canada!

But I wouldn’t be surprised if you dug through your closet and found a few red and white pieces of your own. Go ahead and see what you have to pair together. Red and white stripes will give you a nice nautical look! Don’t wait until Canada Day to proudly wear your red and whites.

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* Shop Forever21 for plus size clothing

Polished Career

Moe — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:18:20 +0000

Ulla Popken offers a nice selection of every day clothing including some polished career pieces. This U.S. shop does deliver to Canada. They are reasonably affordable and with this new spring fashions promotion they are even more attractive: Get $15 Off $100 Orders or $30 Off $150 Orders with Code SPR116. Here are a few of my favorite pieces (all in sizes 12 to 34 and all below $69):

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* Get your own plus size clothing from Ulla Popken