Archives for March 2011

Favorite Cardigan

March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Loop it, tie it, belt, wrap it, fling, wear it backwards. I think this will have to be my new favorite cardigan. I love the concept of one piece being worn in more than one way and that is exactly what Swak Designs is offering with their new Signature Plus Size Wrap Cardigan. This multi-talented cardigan comes in five colors (purple, black, raspberry, chocolate, and grey) and I’m sure will be an ongoing favorite. I think my first choice would be the chocolate followed by the purple. It also comes with a metal ring to help with some of the styling. Make sure you check out their “Wrap 101” to see how to do their 8 wrap suggestions. With such versatility I can handle a price tag of $52.

plus size convertible cardigan from SwakDesigns

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Spring at Penningtons

March 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Penningtons has few good promotions on this week and I had the opportunity to pop in and take a look around. Honestly, the stuff in the look books looks so much better in the books. The price points seemed a bit high for the quality of clothing I was looking at. Unfortunately this is not the only store I’m seeing this at. They have also gone overboard on the military/khaki trend. There was practically half a wall of green and beige. And once again, too many fooler tops.

That being said, I did find a couple pieces that I really liked (especially the tiered top in the center which is perfect for layering). Sizes are 1x to 4x and prices range from $19 to $60.

plus size tops for spring

If you order online you can get 10% off with coupon SPRING10 which expires May 31, 2011.

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Another Cotton Ginny Update

March 8, 2011 By 21 Comments

Yesterday I had the opportunity to talk to a Cotton Ginny district manager in the Toronto area. I didn’t ask too much about the company dynamics because I knew she couldn’t tell me and chances are she wouldn’t know. My main concern was for those of you who still have gift certificates but no place to use them because of closures and/or travel limitations. Unfortunately her main suggestion was to find the location nearest you. When I countered more than once that it was not an option for many people she said that she would check further up the chain and get back to me in a few days. It was the end of the business day when I talked to her so I have not heard back but will keep you updated. ball of cotton

Another complaint I’ve also heard is that there is no contact information on the official Cotton Ginny website other than individual stores who ultimately know nothing or are unhelpful (through no fault of their own). I was able to find out that Cotton Ginny is actually owned by Eco-Ganic and on their website there is contact information for both the Eco-Ganic and Cotton Ginny divisions. You may want to try that mode of contact.

As a final resort you may consider looking into filing a complaint with the Canadian Better Business Bureau (BBB). They recommend you contact the company first but Cotton Ginny has not made that easy for previous customers. The BBB time-line for handling complaints is about 30 days which is promising and they will not turn you away if you have not contacted the company first. There is an online step by step form to fill.

That is all I have for the moment. I will let you know if I hear anything else and definitely let me know of any news you learn in the comments.

***Update*** Cotton Ginny is no longer online nor does it have walk-in stores. Read comments below for further insight.

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* Visit Eco-Ganic for contact information (update: site has disappeared)
* Visit the Canadian Better Business Bureau

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Weekend Sales

March 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A few sales to add some spice to your weekend (and don’t forget to enter the giveaway for a $200 gift certificate from Making It Big):

plus size career dress

Floral Workwear Dress, ASOS Curve

Ulla Popken is offering Free Shipping $100+ orders
Coupon code: SPR117
Expires: March 31, 2011
Visit Ulla Popken for plus size fashions

Swimsuits for All is offering 15% off Sitewide
Coupon code: 15SHIPA
Expires: March 20, 2011
Visit Swimsuits for All for plus size swimwear

Making It Big is offering 30% off leggings when you buy one of their tunics
Coupon code: NA
Expires: March 6, 2011
Visit Making It Big for plus size clothing

ASOS is offering free delivery worldwide (no minimum)
Coupon code: NA
Expires: March 6, 2011
Visit ASOS for plus size fashions

Have a delightful weekend!

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$200 Making It Big Giveaway

March 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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!

plus size clothing from making it big

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Polished Career

March 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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):

plus size clothing from Ulla Popken

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