Archive for June, 2007

I just picked this up off of the VenusDiva blog: teenage girls are leaving colored postcards with affirming messages in dressing rooms, such as “Worry about the size of your heart, not the size of your body,” and “Look at yourself, you’re gorgeous!” You can take part in the fun at thedressingroomproject.org. If anyone... »

Sanctuarie is one of those Yahoo-fueled ecommerce sites. Don’t be fooled by the simple layout; there’s some good stuff on here. The swim section is pretty much exclusively skirtinis, with sizing up to 7x allowing for up to 96″ hips. While I’d veer away from some of the print choices Sanctuarie offers, this sunset... »

Buckle up, I’m sure you’ll see yet more of these. The good news is, this one is much more pleasant than my previous lingerie post, inspired by humiliating shots of women that made my eyes bleed by some of the less responsible and respectful capitalists out there. That sid… Dear New Plus Size Clothier - Thank... »

I’d have to say yes. There’s  a great discussion of it over at Big Fat Deal. I have to say, though, that my sympathies are not so much with Tyra and weren’t even when she was supposedly on “my” side. The few episodes I’ve watched of her have revealed her to be a raging,... »

If you haven’t notice, I have a definite bias towards the swimdress this season. Roaman’s bandeau swimdress is no exception. My usual reasons apply: flattering bust line, gentle on the extra belly. This one might work better on women who have a little muscle on their arms – the tank look is not kind... »

Exercise after Eating Diet Tip Studies suggest that exercising immediately after eating may promote weight loss. Those after dinner constitutionals are looking like a better idea. Did Microwaves Spark Obesity? Article speculates that convenience foods are what triggered the obesity “epidemic.” From Big Fat Blog, a key to athleticism is the fidgeting gene. Per News Service at Sizenet, it’s... »

PlusbyDesign lives up to its name, offering a series of clothing designs cut for the fuller figure. The swimwear line by Carol Wior is very contemporary but nicely conservative, providing a selection of skirtinis and strategically spliced tank suits. I like this one for plus women with a slightly smaller bust than waist (but... »

Pacifiplex is chock full of zippy juniors pieces with sizing up to 3x – their interpretation of 3x being 20-22, and thus emphasizing the point that plus size retailers need to figure out a consistent sizing standard – but as far as their swimwear goes, they offer one choice only. It’s cute, and a... »

OK, sorry about the absence of the youtube clip yesterday… hopefully it should be fixed today. In the meantime, I’ve been sharing my shopping lists and so on with you. I’d like to invite you to take this opportunity to share your shopping I wants with me. I promise, I won’t pounce – I’m done... »

I think this video exemplifies a problem a lot of us plussies face. There is no way this guy has bad health, he’s just big. I want to focus first and foremost on this beautiful, interpretive dance clip, then I’m going to go on my fashionista talk: It’s hard enough to find plus-size exercise clothing... »