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

Choosing An Outfit to Flatter a Plus-Size Figure

I read an article on About that talks about how to choose an easy outfit that flatters a plus size figure.  I thought it was pretty interesting, so I wanted to share it here!
According to the article, it is easy to accomplish with only one day of planning!  Here we go!
Dress the Part
Collect your clothing [...]

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Alli Makes Time’s Top Ten Medical Breakthrough List for 2007

Alli, the popular weight loss drug, has made Time’s top ten list for medical breakthroughs in 2007.  Alli is the first FDA approved over-the-counter weight loss drug on the market.  Alli was formerly sold in prescription form under the name Orlistat.  Alli  works by monkeying with lipase, an enzyme the body uses to break down [...]

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Lane Bryant After Christmas Sale!

Lane Bryant is having a great after Christmas sale with savings of 50% to 80% off items!  The sale runs from December 26 - January 15th, so don’t miss out!   
You can “Have it All” at this great sale by shopping online or going to your nearest Lane Bryant store. 

This great smocked-but babydoll top, regularly priced [...]

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Tips on How To Control Mindless Eating

Want to trick yourself into eating less? Watch the video below and see what tips are offered to help you eat less during the holidays and the rest of the year!

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Jubilee Wide Calf Dress Boots

Us plus-size gals know how hard it can be to find a pair of boots to fit over our calves.  I have trouble wearing boots regardless due to a high instep but I still love the look of nice dress boots and wish that I could get my stupid foot into one! 

Chadwicks has a great wide [...]

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Pure Weight Loss (L.A. Weight Loss) Closes All Locations

Effective January 4th, Pure Weight Loss (formerly known as L.A. Weight Loss) will close all of its locations (over 400).  The company had this to say as their reason for closing:
“Fierce competition from the internet, the introduction of Alli, the over-the-counter weight loss pill, and other commercial diet programs, combined with a difficult economic environment, [...]

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Torrid Kimono Dress

A new addition to the Torrid plus-size clothing line is this great turquoise paisley kimono dress.  I love these types of dressed that are high-waisted - they look slimming and are very fashionable.  The dress is $68.00 and is available in sizes 12 through size 26. 
Top off with a great black sweater or coat and [...]

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Miracle Burn Update

I have been taking Miracle Burn for 4 days now and I have noticed a decrease in appetite.  I don’t have the “urge” to want to go and eat like I do sometimes when I’m not hungry.  To me that is a good sign.  I was reading on the review site for Miracle Burn that [...]

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I’m Fat - So What!

 
A great article on Associated Content titled, “I’m Fat - So What!” shows that the author has a great outlook on how she sees herself.  The purpose of the article stemmed from the Tyra Banks show where Tyra and her entire audience wore their weight numbers on their chests.  Her theory of “So What!” was [...]

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Lane Bryant Free Express Shipping Ends Today!

Lane Bryant’s free express shipping offer on orders of $100 and over ends today, so if you have a last minute Christmas order to place, rush to the Lane Bryant site now!
No promotional code is needed to take advantage of this special offer!
Also storewide savings of up to 50% off is being offered!

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