Archive for February, 2009

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Out in my surfings, I came across a new accessories search engine and I immediately thought my readers might find it useful. The idea is for you to click the picture of the item you want – and keep clicking images until you’ve found the right one. It’s quite possibly as close to in-store... »

An acquaintance once suggested that the tagline for Lifetime network be “Lifetime: Television for women who hate themselves.” While I’ve enjoyed plenty of fluffy-cute predictable drek that probably got bounced down from big screen consideration for lack of workshopping, I have to say that Queen Size, despite its “positive message” ranked pretty high on... »

Image by Laineys Repertoire via Flickr I got a dress for my spring/summer wardrobe in the mail this week. I tried it on, and it fits – the fabric lays right, there’s just enough swirl, it’s as flattering as it’s going to get. Then I looked down. (You can find your own plus size clothing for... »

Image via Wikipedia I only heard the term “cougar” in the last year or so, and until now I’ve chosen to ignore it. Part of me hopes to see it claimed as something positive – women who generate fabulous right through to the end of their lives – but most of me cringes at the... »

After announcing Figure’s demise last week I’m surprised to see Conde’ Naste trotting out a new magazine at all – especially during this time when glossies are in a state of massive shutdown, the kind where it’s not just about money, it’s about obsolescence. The magazine, Love, sports a nude Beth Ditto on... »

Figure magazine, the Charming Shoppes marketing tool, has run its course. According to a letter addressed to readers by the publishers (there was never an editorial personality at the helm) publication will be suspended as of March/April 2009. Figure was preceded in death by the editorially superior publication for plus size women Mode, perhaps... »

Lately I’ve been really liking the Bohemian look – looser clothing, slight pastels – and to my own alarm, floral prints are appealing to me. I know, I know, it’s a slippery slope from loose to baggy and hippie to hippy. All the same, I want to wear what feels good, and right now... »

Full disclosure: Rhasan Perry, the person in charge of Merchandising, Marketing and Design contacted me inviting me to sample their clothing and if pleased to follow up with a blog post. I was sent this pant to try: I have to admit, I love it.  It isn’t the most flattering thing on my... »

This is a bit of a flash preview, as Avenue tends to roll out its lines in small pieces and runs a classic office-wear look throughout the year. They are sexing it up a little bit this year, however, as you can see from these examples of their spring line: They’re definitely... »