Writing Prompt
This idea comes from BIW writer Glenys O’Connell: Read your “quickie” daily horoscope and write a scene or short story based on it. Look for your horoscope. Now get writing!
I Wanna Work for Anna
While checking out London plus size clothing designer Anna Scholz’s new collection I fell in love with this sweater which, supposedly, everyone in the Scholz’s office has. Well, I want one! Ok, I want to look like Crystal Renn too (the model in case you did not know). This combination silk and cashmere sweater is…
Sandy Murphy
BIW Member Interview Sandy Murphy lives in St Louis, Missouri, where she can see the Gateway Arch and smell the beer from Anheuser-Busch Brewery. Sandy’s article about Izzie appeared in Animal Wellness Magazine. Also in residence is Avery, a Cairn/Yorkie mix and Avery’s five cats. Avery does allow Sandy to feed, clean up after and…
Jean Skirt and Tights
This weekend I went on a boat tour with about 300 people and was surprised to see a similar outfit on a few young women from different parties. I loved the look although I am probably too old for it. Now here is making use of good layering. Why didn’t I think of this in…
Plus Size Vampire Costume
I love vampires! Ok, I have not met a real one but I love vampire movies (Blade), television shows (Blood Ties) and of course costumes. There are so many different styles of vampire costumes on the market ranging from slightly seductive to Gothic to sleazy. My favorite vampire costume is the Vampiress (1104186) from Fright…
Plus Size Witch Costume
My very first Halloween costume was a witch. I cannot remember how old but I remember being hustled over to my neighbor’s who dressed me up in an old black wool skirt and cardigan. She painted my face green and put black moles all over it. It was a hoot. I remember going to school…
National Novel Writing Month
If you don’t know about National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo as it is affectionately called by it’s participants, it is a yearly writing challenge that started in 1999. For the month of November every year participants write like mad to achieve the collective goal of a 175 page (50,000-word) novel. NaNoWriMo is similar to…
Nigella Lawson Biography Review
Domestic goddess Nigella Lawson had a slow rise to the top. The first time she came to North America she wasn’t even acknowledged. When everyone fell in love with Jamie Oliver she tried again. And she stuck like a good toffee. Beyond the odd cooking appearance I never really knew much about her so I…