For Lane Bryant’s latest issue of fashion tv Reah Norman talks about summer style, what we can expect to see, and how to have fun. All in less than four minutes!
Of all the ideas Reah shared I think I am going to give the layering cami’s a try. I have never tried that assuming it would be too hot but I like the look. Is there anything new you want to try this summer?
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* Check out the latest arrivals in Lane Bryant’s plus size summer style collection
If you live in Winnipeg, Manitoba and you are plus size you now have a new place to shop for exciting plus size fashions. Jaime Mackenzie has opened the J. Mackenzie Fashions boutique at 525-B St. Anne’s Road.
At the moment she is carrying fashions like dresses, tops, skirts, and leggings from brands like Igigi, SwakDesigns, and Kiyonna.
If you shopped at these stores online separately you would have to pay separate shipping and duty costs for each order. You can shop for all the brands in-store or order from their pretty online store — shipping is pretty reasonable at $10 to $14 or free if you purchase at least $175.
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* Get your plus size clothing from J. Mackenzie Fashions
I am sorry to say that after five fashionable years that Lola & Gigi will be closing. Owner and Chief Curvy Fashionista, Laura Caravaggio announced the news today to her loyal customers via the Lola & Gigi newsletter.
Lola & Gigi was not just a online shop but a walk in boutique located in Etobicoke, Toronto. It will officially close its doors at the end of June.
Laura is going to send Lola & Gigi “off with a bang” with a sale running from June 14th to June 23rd where absolutely everything in the boutique will be 50% to 90% off. Items will definitely go fast! You can expect to find clothing from your favorite designers in sizes 12 to 22.
If you want to see the boutique for the last time you can find it:
Lola & Gigi Boutique
92 Carrier Drive
Etobicoke, ON
M9W 5R1
And here are the open hours during the sale:
Thursday June 14, 11 – 7
Friday June 15, 11 – 7
Saturday June 16, 10-5
Thursday June 21, 11 – 7
Friday June 22, 11 – 7
Saturday June 23, 10 – 3
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* Visit Lola & Gigi’s online boutique
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
I wanted to give you a heads up on this month’s giveaway at the sister blog to this one. Making It Big (they offer sizes 2x to 8x) is generously donating a $200 gift certificate to one lucky winner! You have the opportunity to submit five entries so head over there and read the directions. The Making It Big giveaway will close March 30. Good luck!
A few sales to brighten your weekend:
Ulla Popken is offering 10% on your order
Coupon code: FALL103
Expires: September 30, 2010
Visit Ulla Popken for plus size clothing
Buy Costumes if offering 10% off $40 or more (before tax and shipping)
Coupon Code: vamp10
Expires: October 31, 2010
Visit Buy Costumes for Plus Size Costumes
Have a great weekend!
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 about this difference and expressed my hope that plus sizes would be coming soon. Today I received a customer service response:
Dear Moe,
Thank you for your email. We appreciate the time you’ve taken to contact
us about your desire to see our Women’s Plus clothing added to our new
oldnavy.ca website. Unfortunately, at this time we are not offering the
plus sizes and we are unable to say when we will be offering them in the
future. We apologize for any disappointment this may cause.Customer comments like yours are essential to our business and feedback
from our valued customers help provide us with a better perspective on
how we might change and expand to meet your needs in the future. Please
be assured that we will share your feedback with our merchandising team.We appreciate your interest and look forward to shopping with you again
soon.If we may be of further assistance, please contact us at
[email protected] or by calling 1-800-OLD-NAVY. If you are calling
from outside of the U.S. you may also reach us at 1-614-744-3543.
Sincerely,Stephanie
Customer Service Consultant
This is a huge loss for plus size Canadian consumers. If customer comments are essential then it is incredibly important that they hear from plus size clientele. Please email or call to express your dissatisfaction!
In general I would say that Ulla Popken has a more mature look than I prefer but I do believe they have styles for many tastes which is why I had no problem finding some favorites in their new fall arrivals. All items are between $39 and $89. My absolute favorites are the military vest, black shirt dress and zebra flats.
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* Get your own plus size fall arrivals from Ulla Popken
Two of my favorite looks are feminine chic and military. Evans (UK) does both beautiful. Here is one of my favorite floral tunics matched with a military mac. One of the great things about Evans is they have the accessories for one stop shopping.
1. Floral Longline Tunic, £35 and available in sizes 14 to 32
2. Neutral T-Bar Sandals, £25
3. Black High Waisted Legging, £15 and available in sizes 18 to 32
4. Khaki Military Mac, £55 and available in sizes 14 to 32
5. Tan Cross-Body Satchel, £20
Evans offers affordable shipping to Canadians and has a huge clearance worth viewing.
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* Get your own feminine and military inspired plus size clothing from Evans
If you are in to Tabi they currently have up to 50% off. Shorts are as low as $19.99 and capri pants are as low as $39.99 (both regular $55 to $69).
From now until June 20th Tabi is offering $10 off every $50 spent. Not sure if that means you get $20 off if you spend a $100 or not. Their jewelry is also up to 70% off. These are in store promotions as Tabi is not currently offering online shopping.
Top Box is a beauty sample box that is delivered every month for about $13.56 with taxes. It is one of the few Canadian only programs out there. In each box there is usually about four samples, sometimes full size and sometimes just a taste … [Read More...]
Addition-Elle be having a Twitter launch party to celebrate their new line by "iconic plus size supermodel Ashley Graham". I have been stalking her for a few years now (as many of you painfully know) so it is nice to see her getting so much … [Read More...]
Every week for the last five years I have been sharing my favorite things over at PlusShe.com. Once day a loyal reader let me know how disappointed she was she could not make a purchase at one of the places I mentioned because they did not deliver to Canada. I then realized how important a sister site was so PlusShe.ca was born.
Here are some Canadian shops and shops outside Canada to get you started. Be sure to sign up for my daily updates.
