Currently Babs’ size range is XS to 3X. You can find out further details at the Signature website or do a Google search for a specific show and location to come up with the official venue sites.
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Topic Links
* Visit Babs official website
* Visit Signatures official website
The adorable short black and white ad is kind of a brilliant tongue in cheek poke at Victoria Secret’s Angel campaign that has never offered our plus sized girls any decoration for our décolletage. If you haven’t seen it have a look-see:
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Topic Links
* Visit Lane Bryant for plus size bras and panties
Karen’s Toronto based business has a walk-in boutique for Torontonians and travellers but she also has a smaller online shop for the rest of the country. Besides great looking clothing she offers free shipping (one of my fave customer service perks). The main model on the site? Why, it’s Karen of course! Here she is in action wearing a teacup dress:
Originally, I had said the graphics were a bit too tech and left me dizzy but part of the growing has lead to its current incarnation with a smooth finish making it easy to shop and check out in a flash. The space really has settled into its own. And so has the gorgeous walk-in store located at 3126 Dundas Street West. If you are going to be in the Toronto area be sure to check it out.
While you are at it stop by Karen’s blog, the Curvy Canadian — especially if you live in or near the Toronto area to see what she’s up to. She always has great fashion pics.
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Topic Links
* Visit Big Sister’s Closet
* Visit the Curvy Canadian fashion blog
As it stands I have received two Top Box parcels, February and March. The first box contained a full size Shu Uemura lip gloss (not a fan of lip gloss), full size Cuccio Color Nail Lacquer (never tried this brand and I loved it), a sample B. Kamins Nutrient Replacement Cream Kx (hate, leaves my face feeling greasy in morning, very expensive at $135 per 45g), full size Estee Lauder Double Ended Kajal Pencil in blackened black and blackened cocoa (it’s almost like they didn’t read my profile–way too dark for me). Overall I thought it was pretty lackluster for a first box to send out. But for $12 I didn’t feel jipped.
I wouldn’t say box two was any better, just “Meh.” It contained a sample size Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair (I was disappointed by the size but loved this stuff and may even consider the $72 for 35ml full size when I am done. I don’t wake up greasy and I noticed a definitely change to fine lines and skintone. Directions say to apply moisturizer afterwards but I haven’t yet), two packets of Belvada Blackhead Facial Mask (this 30 minute peel off mud mask is super sticky, takes too long, and removed a lot of peach fuzz facial hair with it — ouch!), Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey (when I saw the dark color, I thought again “Didn’t they read my profile?” but it’s not bad and generally I like Clinique lipsticks), a full size tube of Epic Blend hemp lip balm (gave it to my husband as he is the lip balm user, haven’t heard back). Again, I don’t feel jipped by the $12 I paid for this box and it was fun to try the new beauty products. Here’s quick video I posted of the box on Instagram:
I realize I am not raving about this beauty box (which is actually a tube) but I am looking forward to this month’s to see what I get. I would love to try an eye cream, another brand of polish, a mascara perhaps… but I’ll have to wait and hopefully be pleasantly surprised.
Have you tried any beauty boxes?
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Topic Links
* Sign up for your Top Box beauty samples
The twitter party will be on November 5th from 7 to 8 p.m. EST where Addition-Elle will premiere Ashley’s new collection via Youtube. Fans and bra wearers everywhere will be able to join in the “live-tweet session with Ashley”. They will also be giveaways during the hour long premiere.
Here are a few images from the collection, featuring the lady herself:
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Topic Links
* Follow the Twitter Hashtag #AshleyGraham
* Get your plus size Ashley Graham bras from Addition-Elle
* Join their facebook event page
Their brand new space is 1200 square feet, three time bigger than the size of old one, and there is lots of free parking to be found in the area. You can sign up now for classes in the new space beginning October 15th.
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Topic Links
* Visit Fit Zone Plus for workout schedule and sign up
I had a long look at the new arrivals last week and while I am happy for the size range I was not too thrilled about the style selection. This week however they had a bunch of new stuff! Especially every day wear tops:
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But there are bottoms I like too:
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Are you happy Old Navy is now offering a better size range?
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Topic Links
* Get your plus size clothing from Old Navy
While Laura Plus does not offer bargain bin prices they do offer sales on their high-end fashions that are worth looking at especially if you do not normally shop there because of the high price points.
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As I searched through the many pages of fashions I could not help noticing the plus size fashions that were not on sale and decided to a few of my favorites from there too.
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Laura Plus carries sizes 14 to 24 and ships only within Canada for about $8 to $18 depending on province.
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Topic Links
* Get your plus size clothing from Laura Plus Online
The coupon arrived today — super quick delivery. I am looking forward to using it on the Oil Free (I think it is called Skin Renew) BB Cream when I can find it in my shade (I have the regular BB but would like the oil free for summer). The coupon expires June 15th.
If you have been meaning to try the BB cream or other Garnier products the coupon is still available as of this posting. It does not show up if you head straight to the WebSaver website (I just tried) you must click the link at Garnier for it to show up. You will find a few other Garnier coupons for hair and sun care too.
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Topic Links
* Visit Garnier’s official website
* Visit WebSaver’s coupon website
The rich green of the cuff capri pants is a perfect match for the floral chiffon blouse. With cute outfits like this there is no reason not to bare our arms and look good doing it.
Floral print pants are just not going to go away but when they are mixed with solids I think I can live with that.
More chiffon and more floral prints, proving that plus size women can “work” those large prints (and white pants) too.
When it comes to floral I actually prefer accent prints like the one on this mirror print pencil skirt. It is a very classy look for the career woman. Pretty without being distracting.
As is this white linen sheath dress. Wear it alone on warm days or put a bright jacket over it when it is cooler.
Speaking of brights, I love the rich color and texture of this eyelet skater-like dress. So pretty. Going to be a wedding guest this summer?
And we are left to cool down poolside with this gorgeous tankini. The above photos are only a glimpse at what to look forward to, check out the Addition-Elle site for the full look book which also features Ashley Graham and Georgina Burke. New stuff continues to become available between now and mid-May.
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Topic Links
* Visit Addition-Elle for plus size clothing