My favourite places to shop for plus size clothing.
Jaye Gipson-Trimble — Curvatude Jaye Gipson Trimble is a plus size fashion blogger with style and “curvatude”. As an entrepreneur, this size 18/20 curvy shopper has a unique view on life from Chicago, Illinois. Her five year old blog highlights her daily fashion and lifestyle sense. What is your greatest concern about online shopping? I…
When I was younger… ok, not that long ago. I’m talking maybe ten years. I used to really be in to matching twin sets (especially if they were actually sold as a set). Mostly it was because it was like having three or more outfits in one: there’s the set together, the tank worn under…
Cruise-side, poolside or deck-side, a sarong is a perfect accessory for your bathing suit no matter where you hang out. Whether you are covering away the chill or are a little bashful there is no right way or wrong way to tie a sarong but here are five simple ways for tying a sarong that will give your…
Finding the right bathing suit is vital to the wearer’s well-being. An ill-fitting suit can easily cause discomfort and self-conscious feelings. When you go shopping, knowing what you’re looking for and what the sales clerk is talking about would help a great deal; so here is some swimsuit terminology to get you started. Traditional One…
No one is just one body type. You have to prioritize which areas you want to accent and which areas you want to camouflage. I hate to use the term “problem areas” because it implies that a part of us is some how inadequate which I think in itself is more of a problem. Unfortunately…
It is almost fall! Well maybe in a few weeks, but 9°C tonight has me hopeful and looking at sweaters and cardigans online regardless of what the daytime temp will be tomorrow. I am liking the move toward mid-length and maxi cardigans but still love the traditional lengths like too. And the textures are always…
Just for 5 Pounds is based in the UK but they ship internationally. Their website has a bevy of items from womens wear, footwear, to accessories. All of which are only £5. That’s right, only £5. I was contacted a few weeks ago “to review a few of our items” from their website. One of the…
The gorgeous Reah Norman talks about the science behind getting the perfect bra fit in this four minute video for Lane Bryant. The video starts off with the usual introduction we are familiar with on band and cup size but around 1:41 we get some proper tips for different breast shapes (full, average, and shallow). From…