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Fashion, Beauty Tips and Advice for The Plus Size Woman!

Plus-Size Celebrity: Nancy Baum

Nancy Baum is more than just a plus-sized pretty face.  She is a former plus-size model who took her passion for fashion and created her own website and clothing line for the full figured gal - Cherished Woman.  Nancy Baum has done more than just create a plus-size fashion haven for women, but she has also [...]

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Plus Size For the Prom

Plus size fashion has improved a lot since I went to the prom!  Over 20 years ago, we didn’t have great dresses like the one in the picture above from IGIGI, who sells sexy, sophisticated, plus size clothing. 
It is getting close to prom season again and you beautiful plus-size teens out there will need the [...]

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Lane Bryant Friends & Family Sale Starts Today!

The Lane Bryant Friends & Family sale starts today and runs through Sunday, March 9th.  The sale is online on March 8th and 9th.  You can save 40% on your entire purchaseand with online purchases, you will need to enter promo code 0004090409797.
If you want to save 40% off of your entire purchase, click here [...]

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Fashion Tips for the Plus Size Woman - Dresses

If you are a plus size woman shopping for a dress, take into consideration these tips:

Choosing a slightly higher waisted dress with a waist line that sits just below the bustline will define the slimmest portion of your figure and create the perfect hour glass body shape.
Casual dress lengths should be at the knee or just [...]

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Plus-Size Brides Having Better Gown Selections To Choose From

I found an article online from last May on ABC News that talks about how one plus-size bride, Crystal Kavallieros (picture above) felt as though she was snubbed in many bridal boutiques because of her size: 
“I was snubbed at a half dozen bridal boutiques. I didn’t get a lot of attention as a bride. I [...]

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Great Prada Backpack

I am a handbag queen and I love to purchase great handbags/purses and other neat accessories.  I also like to use backpacks as my handbag when I’m going out of town and need to carry a few extra items.  This Prada Backpack in bronze is perfect for outgoing girls and ladies. It is made with [...]

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Odelia Grey Plus Size Mystery Series

 
Sue Ann Jaffarian is the author and creator of the amateur detective/mystery sleuth, Odelia Grey.  In Sue Ann’s mystery series, Odelia Grey is a humorous, plus-size, middle aged amateur “detective”.  She is making a statement that women do not have to be skinny and young to be important and taken seriously. 
Currently there are three books in [...]

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Plus Size Charmeuse Long Gown & Robe

Valentine’s Day is coming up and what better present to give your husband or sweetheart then a sexy surprise like new lingerie! This stunning long luxurious gown comes with a matching sheer robe. The gorgeous detailed lace embroidery on the top and around the sleeves makes this gown beyond beautiful!
Sizes are available from 1X - 5X [...]

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The Best and Worst New Diet Books

In this month’s issue of Health Magazine, they featured some of the best and worst new diet books on the market today. If you are one who tends to be a serial dieter, and you try every new diet that comes along, read these reviews before spending a bunch of money!

The Enlightened Diet, Deborah Kesten [...]

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Lane Bryant Cacique Sale

I love Lane Bryant’s bras and panties.  A few months ago I made a trip to the local Lane Bryant to purchase some new bras and undergarments.  I had never been fitted for a bra and I was not surprised when the saleswoman told me I was wearing the wrong size!  They gave me a [...]

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