Rebecca West Quotes

Journalist, Writer, Biographer, Novelist, Critic, Book Reviewer, and Feminist “Indisputably the world’s number one woman writer.” ~ Time Magazine, 1947 Rebecca West was the pen name for Cicely Isabel Fairfield (1892 – 1983), a British writer who was known more for her writing talent than for any particular book. West was no prisoner to one…

Exposed Envy Giveaway

Remember the days when women kept their bras and their bra straps hidden? Now it is fashionable to show off our bras or even our bra straps. This month’s giveaway is sponsored by Exposed Envy a company that makes it easy for us to co-ordinate our straps with what we are wearing. If you have…

This plus size mint top with black accent strip and roll-up sleeves is from Addition-Elle.

Mint and Black

For me, mint on its own is a pretty bland color but add some black it and really begins to sizzle. Addition-Elle has this cute sheer mint top with black accents on their site in sizes 14 to 26. Plus Size Roll-Sleeve Shimmer Blouse, $60 Personally I prefer the “roll-sleeve” rolled instead of unrolled like…

Grey denim jeans from Carmakoma for plus size women.

Grey Jeans

Grey seems to be a hot color from everywhere from home decor (towels, paint, pillows…) to clothing (it has transcended the new black slot to become a featured color). I have embraced grey as well. We put grey tiles in the front entrance and bathroom and I painted the kitchen grey. I would like to…

Portia Pin-up Dress

There is no denying that pin-up style dresses have made a strong comeback. It used to be limited to a small selection of women of somewhat like goth was but pin-up looks have been bleeding heavily into mainstream dressing especially this last year including plus size fashion. There are a number of specialty shops that…

New Fashions for Winnipeg

If you live in Winnipeg, Manitoba and you are plus size you now have a new place to shop for exciting plus size fashions. Jaime Mackenzie has opened the J. Mackenzie Fashions boutique at 525-B St. Anne’s Road. At the moment she is carrying fashions like dresses, tops, skirts, and leggings from brands like Igigi,…