When I research clothing lines, I look for a combination of what I see and must have in combination of what I believe I can reasonably expect from a retailer. Which is why Lane Bryant’s fall line is a disappointment double-whammy for me. Believe me, I don’t want to knock LB - for a few [...]

There are many dichotomies about diet and health that annoy me, because physical and mental health at its best should NOT be complicated: eat right, exercise enough to keep your organs in fresh oxygen, and live your life. But no. We’re surrounded by a world that tells us something is wrong with us - for [...]

To whom it may concern:
The recent case of Jenny Dionne and her banning from a Halifax bar was recently brought to my attention. I was not only dismayed but disgusted at the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission’s determination that Ms. Dionne had no case, particularly since, given the way she was treated and per the [...]

It MUST be contested. A Halifax bar in Nova Scotia actually kicked out one of their regulars for being overweight. They have no more business throwing someone out of a bar over their weight than they do over that person’s race, religion, or sexual preference. While obesity may or may not be a personal choice, [...]

Etsy seller Heidimonkey is another new plus designer on the Etsy scene. Her stuff is on the edgy side, with a sort of punkified Western flare. Maybe it’s all the tats and pinup girls. If you like a sharp-edged Western edge - talk about harking back to the real spirit of the old west - [...]

You can imagine my frustration in that, of all the clothing Torrid has to offer for fall, the one piece I would remotely consider buying is only available up to size 18:

This dress looks like a dream for short-waisted boot-wearers with bohemian tendencies like myself: a raised waist, a cutoff at the knee, a funky [...]

August has turned up some more plus designers over on Etsy, and I’m thrilled to see a few more coming out. One new treat is Fiveorsixgirls shop, a reasonably priced fashion alternative with a classic-to-bohemian flair, great for daily wear and for nice occasions. I love both these designs - the ribbon on the dress [...]

Name of Your Shop: Coffin Color

Your Favorite Item in Your Shop: The sampler pack – three awesome colors packed in a coffin box!

How did you get started in this business? We were annoyed that we couldn’t find the colors of eyeshadow that we wanted for a price that was in our budget, and without harsh [...]

Or that is, pics of your bellies.

Call this my Fat Chic Civil Disobedience 2007. Even civilly disobedient to myself, since I tend towards covering my belly and using my clothing to disguise it at all times. This will unsettle many of us, even those of us who think we’re OK with our fatness. This will [...]

As some readers may know, I’m part of the Etsy Green and Clean Guild, specifically, Magickal Realism. I, along with my fellow guild members, will be having a trunk show in New York City on August 31 from 6-8:30 pm at Etsy Labs. Over the next few days I’ll be posting interviews with businesses [...]