Orange is one of the hottest colors for summer this year. Problem is I cannot wear it. Orange does not goes with everyone’s skin tone — I happen to be one of those people who reflect orange (and certain pinks) in my face if I am wearing it — as you can imagine not a…
I thought they would have died out last season but one shouldered tops are still holding their own this season. You can find some nice examples at a few of the hottest shops. I especially like the Kiyoshi Tunic ($78) from Igigi that is actually a convertible top, so if it gets chilly you can…
This month’s giveaway is from one of my favorite plus size dress designers — Igigi by Yuliya Raquel. I have a few of their dresses which are high on quality fabric, style, and workmanship. This month Igigi is offering a $50 gift certificate to one lucky reader at Five Favorite Things. If you have never…
Red dresses are hot, hot, hot. And it is perfectly understandably — they are so damn flattering on so many body types and represent so many emotions. Igigi has tried to stand out from the mirage of red dresses by adding a little asymmetry to their Catherine dress (it also has a lovely bodice with…
IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel asked me to review one of their dresses for Five Favorite Things. I am not new to Igigi and have been a fan of Yuliya Raquel’s designs for a few years and have mentioned numerous “favorites” here and elsewhere. I have two dresses that I love both for style and workmanship….
I cannot very well do a series on dresses and not mention Igigi, one of the best plus size fashion forward dress retailers to hit the internet, like ever. Igigi offers career, cocktail, evening and wedding dresses in sizes 12 to 32. The Cybelle Cocktail Dress in magnificent orchid is made of stretch taffeta and…
A sale or do to get you through the weekend. Keep in mind if you are are Christmas shopping to check their holiday shipping information thoroughly. You might not receive it in time unless you pay for priority shipping. ShopTranslated is offering 40% off all purchases, no minimum purchase Coupon code: holidays40 Expires: January 1,…
Igigi produced this video short starring the incredibly beautiful Rosie Mercado. See, look, beautiful. The smile that could break a million hearts. The video is titled “I am beautiful” and is a poignant glimpse of the stunning plus size model (the face of Full Figured Fashion Week) speaking out on sizism and reclaiming her beauty:…