Archive for February, 2008

Can I get this in Plus?

Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Can I get this in Plus?

I’d actually contemplated this exploration a few weeks ago, and when Fashion Sanity reminded me of my intention by pulling a few items from the 2008 Fall Fashion Week that she thought would look good on plus sizes. While I generally ignore fashion week since they completely ignore the plus market – and thus,... »

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From Babble, on Fat Acceptance

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

The fabulousness that is Babble chose to vlog a clearing up of misconceptions on Fat Acceptance: Share on Facebook »

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Poll: How Do You Use Fat Chic?

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

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Sponsor Posting: Voluptuous Art from Rtisan2

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Sponsor Posting: Voluptuous Art from Rtisan2

Our friendly jewelery advertiser rtisan has opened up a shop with her voluptous artwork. Filled with bright colors, lush curves, and cushy motifs, this is a great body-positive arrangement. Take a look at these great selections from her shop; maybe these one-of-a-kinds can grace your home! | View | Upload your own Share on... »

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Fashion Dissent: Why the Bow Is a No

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
Fashion Dissent: Why the Bow Is a No

You’ve likely already read the blogs suggesting that bows are a wearable trend for plus size fashionistas. Perhaps it’s because someone was casting around for something nice to say about Fashion Week. Perhaps the person was sincere. But under my fashion civil disobedience list, I’m going to have to add “bows” to go next... »

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I See some Clarification Is Needed

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

The lovely girl who posted about her grief in trying to find a dress for graduation in the Canada, you are not alone post: 1. Is NOT me. You can see pictures of me here. 2. I did not ask her permission before posting her youtube video. In modern netiquette, it’s not common to ask permission... »

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Health at Every Size

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Health at Every Size

I’ve seen references on other body-positive blogs about HAES, and so I decided to investigate it a bit further. Health at Every Size is not so much a diet as a philosophy, based on concepts that have been repeated and medically supported. The idea, it seems, is to stop focusing on the number on the... »

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Canadians, You Are so not Alone

Monday, February 18th, 2008

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For BlogHer: Letter to My Body

Sunday, February 17th, 2008
For BlogHer: Letter to My Body

” Someday I’ll fly Someday I’ll soar Someday I’ll be so damn much more Cause I’m bigger than my body gives me credit for” - John Mayer, Bigger Than My Body This is a letter to my body for Blogher, to mark their opening of a new “body image” category separate from the health section. Dear Body, I am so so... »

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2008 Ralph Lauren Spring Line

Saturday, February 16th, 2008
2008 Ralph Lauren Spring Line

While most of what’s coming in spring was wound up by the end of January, there are a few releases – rather than reminders – still popping up in the plus fashion world. Ralph Lauren is particularly notable because it is among the first well-known luxury brands to offer plus size clothing, taking its... »

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