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  • Plus Sized Jul, 27 2010 12:38 am

    Sak Fifth Avenue to Carry High End Plus Size Womenswear

    by Claire

    According to JC Report, Saks Fifth Avenue will soon carry plus size designs by brands like Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, YSL, Alexander McQueen, and Prada:


    Saks already has a plus size department, Salon Z, which features designer clothing from names like Dana Buchman and Marina Rinaldi in sizes 14 through 24. For the fall/winter season, however, voluptuous fashionistas will enjoy more options from higher end brands in sizes 14-20, depending on the brand.
    The newest looks will only be available in New York, but it might be worth the trip to find a chic Chanel suit cut to flatter more voluptuous body types.

    What do you think?

    PS It’s a bit ironic that Chanel will have plus sized clothes after Karl expressed disdain for ’round women’ in a magazine interview last year. Perhaps the brand has finally seen the light–that plus size women deserve to be fashionable too.

    posted in Fashion News, Plus Sized
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    Celebrity Style, Look for Less, Plus Sized, Shopping Jul, 16 2010 12:56 pm

    Mail Bombs: Beyonce’s Alice by Temperley Bea Romper, Monica’s Altuzarra Sandals, and Plus Size Birthday Dresses!

    by Claire

    Happy Friday Bombshells!
    Let’s solve some Mail Bombs.
    First up, Amanda says, “Where can I get Beyonce’s cute look?”


    “…I love the color!”
    We found that Bey wore Alice by Temperley’s Bea Romper for a recent trip to London:

    Find price and buying information at www.alicebytemperley.com.

    Next, Stephanie says, “Do you know where I can find the outfit Monica is wearing?”

    It’s hard to see her exact outfit with all the writing on the picture, but you can get a similar look by pairing Joseph Altuzarra sandals with the following separates:

    More Asos…
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    Sahran says, “I would love to know the designer of Queen Latifah’s white gown that she wore at the end of the BET awards and where it can be purchased.”

    Endless searches turned up no results for the exact designer of Queen’s dress, but you can get a similar look with this $170 long dress by Yigal Azrouel:

    It has a similar loose silhouette, long hem, and color. Get yours here. Another option would be to pair a Dolman or Batwing sleeve white jersey top with a fluid jersey maxi skirt:

    More Asos…
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    Good luck!

    In a wardrobe query, Theresa says, “I’m looking for leggings as funky and eclectic as these!”


    ” Any suggestions please?”
    Yup! I found you printed leggings in an assortment of patterns and colors:

    More Asos…
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    And lastly, Miriam says, “I am on a quest to find “The Right” birthday dress. I haven’t had much luck and have not found a dress with that “It” factor! You know the one that says,”Look at me! I’m someone special!” *smiles* I NEED your help finding the perfect dress. I recently saw a GORGEOUS gold and black tiger stripe sequins dress on Fashion Bombshell of the Day Ayana from Baltimore.”

    ” Can you tell me where I can find that dress or something similar or just something FIERCE for a CURVY girl like me??? BTW, I wear a US 16 and XL. Thank you.”

    Hey! You can get a similar look in this $139 Gorro Palace dress by Diane von Furstenberg:

    Or indulge in any of these animal print head turners that go up to a size 16:

    More Lipsy…
    ShopStyle

    If you’re looking for more cute birthday dresses for a voluptuous build, check out www.monifc.com and www.jibrionline.com. They have great choices and lovely convertible dresses that will make you look bomb on your birthday. If anything, Ayana, write in and tell us where you got your tiger print sizzler!
    That does it for today!
    Have great weekends!

    posted in Look for Less, Mail Bombs, Monica, Plus Size, Plus Sized
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    Celebrity Style, Look for Less, Mail Bombs, Plus Sized, Rihanna, Shopping May, 28 2010 12:47 am

    Mail Bombs: Rihanna’s Christian Louboutin Studded Pumps, Kim Porter’s Sequin Sweater, and Plus Size Birthday Outfit Ideas!

    by Claire

    Hey Guys!
    So if you follow me on Twitter, you’d know my mom is in Paris to visit me! We’ve been hitting the town and sampling the best in French cuisine…which means there hasn’t been a ton of time for Mail Bombs.
    Still, I managed to find a few quick things in between tourist stops. Let’s go!
    Shayna says, “I love Rihanna’s style, and her shoes are fierce! Where can I get them?”

    I quick search found Rih Rih is wearing these Christian Louboutin $855 Engine 120 Pumps:

    Get them here.
    Next, Nikki asks, “Where can I get Lala’s dress?”

    “It’s so pretty!”
    A quick search found that Lala is wearing a version of this $330 Foley + Corinna Elastic Belt Dress in Rose:

    Seems she let one shoulder hang loose a bit. Cute! Get yours in black, sage, or pink here.
    Mrs. O says, “Can you tell me what shirt Kim Porter is wearing in this picture?”

    Hey there! Slip on any of the following sequined beauts for a Kim Porter essence:

    More Twelfth St. By Cynthia Vincent…
    ShopStyle


    Lastly in a wardrobe query, Brittany says, “I need advice on what to wear for my 18th birthday dinner. The atmosphere is going to be a club/bar like feel. I am a plus size female. I am usually good at stuff like this but this time I am really lost! I have a budget of $300. I am a size 20 in pants and 2x in leggings, blouses, and dresses.”
    Happy Early Birthday! I found you the following plus sized options:

    More Forever 21…
    ShopStyle

    Also check out one of my favorite stores for plus sized stylistas with flair, MonifC, for more dress ideas.
    That does it for today!
    Mom says Smootches!

    posted in Celebrity Style, Jada Pinkett Smith, Look for Less, Mail Bombs, Plus Size, Plus Sized, Rihanna
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    Fashion News, Plus Sized May, 26 2010 2:37 am

    American Apparel Says Plus Size Women are ‘Not Their Demographic’

    by Claire

    If you’ve every visited an American Apparel store and tried to slither your body into one of their more skin clinging spandex dresses, you’d already know that the California based chain doesn’t necessarily fashion clothes with the curvy girl in mind.

    L.A.-based plus-size adult star April Flores must have also taken issue with the sizes of the clothes, and asked an American Apparel showroom rep if they’d ever make plus-size clothing. The representative replied, “That’s not our demographic.”

    With a name like American Apparel, you’d hope they made clothes that could fit all Americans of all body types. But instead the brand that started off with mainly standard t-shirts and spandex leggings has expanded into a line of micro minis and dresses that reveal every nook and cranny. I’m good, I’ll pass.
    What do you think?

    posted in Fashion News, Plus Size, Plus Sized
    45 Responses
    Fashion Bombshell of the Day, Plus Sized May, 11 2010 2:30 am

    Fashion Bombshell of the Day : Alissa from Brooklyn

    by Claire

    Hey Guys!
    Kicking off this week’s Bombshell goodness is Alissa from Brooklyn, NY!

    She says, “When it comes to my style, there are two things I embrace everyday: my curvy plus size body and my dark skinned complexion. I love taking conservative pieces and mixing them with funky pieces. I live for big gaudy earrings and necklaces and I love mixing colors.”

    “…I almost never leave home without a belt around my waist and you can catch me in 3 inch heels or higher. As a plus size curvy girl I think it’s important to know your body type and to appreciate it.”

    “… When shopping, I try everything on even if it is not my size. I am in tune with my body and I know what will fit and what won’t. My favorite stores are Michael Kors, Donna Karan, ASOS, Banana Republic, Dorothy Perkins, Ann Taylor Loft, Evans, Faith 21, Torrid, and Fashion To Figure.”

    “… Some people may say my style is a bit conservative, but, I like to say it’s classic chic. I am all for edgy looks, but, to me nothing beats classic style.”
    I love your classic style and your adept use of colors! Turns out Alissa also writes a blog for plus size curvy girls called Stylish Curves at www.stylishcurves.blogspot.com. Check her out! Until then, what do you think of her style?

    Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature that showcases the singular style and flair of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and your Fashion Bombshell of the Day Picture to thefashionbomb@gmail.com.

    posted in Fashion Bombshell of the Day, Plus Size
    22 Responses
    Plus Sized Apr, 15 2010 4:39 pm

    Iman’s daughter Zulekha Haywood talks about her lifelong battle with weight loss

    by Claire

    Supermodel Iman’s daughter Zulekha Haywood recently talked to Glamour magazine about her lifelong struggle with weight:

    Apparently growing up with her slender mother took its toll, and she said, “‘I have more or less been on a diet since I was eight years old. None of them worked.” She continued, “At school I routinely traded lunches, and when I was old enough to buy my own, I would pass over apples for Hostess Apple Pies.” At size 26, she opted for gastric bypass surgery and is now a size 6.

    Worrying about your weight is probably hard enough without a model in the family!

    Read her story here.

    posted in Fashion News, Plus Sized
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