Archive for August, 2007
Do you have what it takes to be a plus size model?
Is it your dream to be a curvy, full figure model?
Then you will be pleased to get to know that currently SizAppeal are running a model search. For product images on their online store, SizeAppeal use a combination of both professional agency models and non-professional models, all in sizes 12 to 20. So ladies, this is your chance!
What are the requirements for participation?
- You must be 16 and over with a look that will appeal to the Size Appeal customer.
- You must be able to travel to Size Appeal Headquarters in City of Commerce, CA.
- You must be available for weekday appointments (as they do do not schedule weekend appointments)
What you need to send them to participate?
You need to send in the following:
- First and last name
- Sizes in clothing for -
- Dress
- Shirt
- Pant
- Shoe
- Jacket
- Age
- Height
- Phone number(s)
- Your Location (City and State)
- E-mail Address
- Photos
- $15 dollar processing fee
How to submit your application?
- Via e-mail to lauren@hlmapparel.com (please include model search in subject line) .
- Via snail mail to Attn: Internet Size Appeal Model Search , HLM apparel Inc., 3037 Vail Ave Commerce, CA 90040.
Good luck to all who enter to participate!
Labor Day weekend is practically with us. I’m sure all readers from the U.S. are preparing for a weekend full of celebration and activities with friends and family.
Besides all the parks being busy with lots of picnics being organized this weekend, our favorite plus size clothing stores have been busy preparing for this special weekend. They have actually been busy putting together fantastic sales, which we all can take advantage of during this Labor Day weekend.
In this post I have outlined all (ok… perhaps not all… but most!) of the sales going on this weekend at full figured fashion stores. So if you’re in a shopping mood, now’s the best time to shop, as great savings can be made!
Sydney’s Closet
Say goodbye to Summer in style with Sydney’s Closet! FREE shipping is currently being offered now through Labor Day Weekend. Just use coupon code SUMMER07 at checkout. Offer ends September 4th.
OneStopPlus.com
Now through Wednesday, September 5th, shop the Labor Day clearance section at OneStopPlus.com. Your chance to save up to 70% on stylish plus size fashion, including: tops, tees, swimwear, dresses, shoes, bottoms, denim and much more. Plus, also get $5 shipping on any order! Use coupon code WW14178 at checkout.
Henry & June Lingerie
Get FREE standard US shipping at Henry & June Lingerie. Just enter code FREESHIP at checkout and you’ll be set!
Jessica London
This weekend only, take 30% off your favorite item at Jessica London. Use coupon code JLW4571, expires on September 4th.
Torrid
This weekend you can save big at Torrid. They have taken an additional 50% off all clearance items! Sale ends September 3rd.
Fashion Bug
All plus size denim is now on sale at the Bug! Get 30% off on every size, every wash and every fit is denim jeans. Shop now throug September 4th.
IGIGI
A massive end of season sale is currently going on at IGIGI. You can save up to 70% off selected items. Shop now for the best selection and before favorite items are gone! Sale is on now through September 7th.
Blair.com
Blair.com are celebrating Labor Day in a big way! They are taking 20% off the price of all their products from tomorrow Friday, until Monday September 3rd. This sale will be good on all Blair.com products, including clearance items.
SwimsuitsForAll.com
Get 15% off any purchase until September 9th. Just use coupon code sfa15 at checkout! Do not forget that the clearance sale here is still going on! Shop well-known brands like Delta Burke®, Christina®, Liz Claiborne®, Jantzen®, JAG®, Penbrooke®, Longitude® & much, much more, all 40-70% off at SwimSuitsForAll.com. And until September 9th, save an extra 15% with coupon code sfa15!
I’ll try and update this post as new promotions are rolled out. So do save this post and come back to it during the weekend to check for new items!
Happy Labor Day!
I a couple of weeks ago I ran across a plus size clothing store I had never visited before, and this one was indeed a store with a difference. Specializing in plus size clothes for girls aged 7 to 12, It Chick Clothes, has made it their mission to make plus size clothing for girls that is anything but boring!
It Chick Clothes was founded by Emily Palit and Chatherine Price, after they realized that only a limited number of girls can actually wear ’standard sizes’ at most retailers. So they joined forced to create a shopping experience for girls which is fun, and stylish. Their collection includes dresses, top, skirts and trousers, which are fun and colorful. 
Recently I had a quick chat with Emily, one of the founders, who was kind enough to give us more of a closer look at It Chick Clothes.
What inspired you to create It Chick Clothes?
We both love clothes and fashion, and we saw a need for girls who were being left out of the fun clothes that "other girls" were wearing. The girls we’ve spoken to have used the words "other girls" when describing what they want to wear; you can hear that they feel marginalized. There’s a catch-22 for these larger girls: they’re told they can wear the trendier clothes if they lose weight, but this is pretty discouraging. In contrast, we want girls to feel good in our clothes, no matter how much they weigh. We love the lit up faces that we see on girls who wear our clothes.
How long has this online store been in existence?
We started on eBay two years ago, and we opened http://www.itchickclothes.com in early 2006.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes!
What’s the main goal behind this one of a kind online store?
Our goal is to offer really cute clothes for girls 7 to 12 who may have a harder time shopping at traditional retailers. The end goal is to offer the same styles in the right sizes for our clients. The thing is that these retailers offer "half sizes," but some of our clients need a much bigger waist size than a half size bigger.
Visit It Chick Clothes today to take a closer look at this great store.
As summer draws to a close, it is time to start looking forward to fall. Now is the time to update your wardrobe with the latest fall fashions for plus-size women, as stores are stocking up and most styles are currently available in most sizes. So you won’t be disappointed.
Some of the hottest styles for fall include dark jeans, ballet flats, a versatile bag, and a detailed, feminine top that ties it all together. Pointelle stitching is a great way to let your femininity shine.
“I like to pair the basics in my wardrobe with pieces that have good detailing,” says Christine Alt, Woman Within Style Consultant. “I like to wear darker jeans in the autumn. With a nice top and a great bag, I can have the perfect outfit for fall, any day of the week.”
See Christine’s key pieces for fall (all available of which are available at Woman Within):
Premium 5-pocket stretch jeans denim: Great for fall, the stretch construction create a look that is both comfortable and flattering. To make a great fall look, pair the jeans with some great boots and a flowy top.
Two-pocket satchel: This bag is a must-have for fall. The perfect size, easy to carry, and with plenty of room for everything, carry this bag to complete any autumn outfit.
Layered-look pullover: The flirty detail of this sweater punches up the basic jeans/shirt combo for fall. The pointelle stitching in front and ribbed stitching all around make this sweater feminine and light.
Ruffled ballerina flat: The feminine ruffle detail creates the perfect finish to your fall outfit. Animal prints or metallics are both hot looks for fall.
But hurry. Just like Summer, this sale ends soon, this Monday 3rd September in fact!
So go on… visit Torrid’s clearance section today for some great bargains.
Davica Williams is a confident and beautiful plus size women, who just happened to be chosen the winner in this year’s edition of the "Full Figured and Fabulous Competition" held in Atlant.
Hailing from North Miami Beach in Florida, Davica had never participated in any type of modelling competition beforehand. However modelling had always been her life long dream.
Earlier this month, Plus Model Mag intereviewed Davica. Read the interview here, to find out more about this curvy rising star!
The ever favorite, plus size SPANX body shapers, are now available in new shades to match your skin!
So ladies… what color are you in the nude? Your search for your favorite body shaper ends here. SPANX brings you the body shaping qualities that you long for in the size and color that you need… all for $25!
With no leg bands, you can enhance your curves in a comfortable body shapers that is invisible under your clothes. Find your perfect nide (Bare or Cocoa) to go underneath your favorie styles.
The SPANX body shapers, available at Kiyonna:
- smoothen tummy, thighs and rear
- are a close match to the real nude!
- are available in sizes C to G
- are priced amazingly at $25!
Fashion Overdose along with Seventeen Magazine is looking for fresh and young faces to shoot for an upcoming issue of Seventeen Magazines in New York City. This will be a great opportunity to experience the modeling industry, get free clothes, national exposure, meet some great people and have some fun!
What are the requirements?
- That you are an unsigned model
- Your age must be 14-22 (No younger or older)
- You live in the New York area
- You are an official member of Fashion Overdose
- One paragraph on what you like about Fashion Overdose and what it would mean for you to model with Seventeen Magazines.
- Having a positive attitude
- Be loyal to Fashion Overdose
If you are interested…
- Sign up as a Fashion Overdose member (Go to FashionOverdose.com and click on the Member/Gift Cards)
- Send Fashion Overdose your photos via e-mail (Head shots, and full body)
- Send Fashion Overdose a paragraph
- Send Fashion Overdose your contact info (Send the photos to Marketing@FashionOverdose.com)
- Someone will contact you letting you know if you were selected!
Good luck to anyone who participates!
This post was kindly submitted by SizeAppeal.
1. Go for the right fit, not the size tag of a garment.
Try on different sizes, as all brands have their own size charts. Buy the size that fits you best, not the size you wish you were. A piece that is too tight will always make you look heavier than a piece in the next bigger size that fits you right.
2. Wear heels!
Don’t worry, there is no need to walk around all day in 5-inch stilettos and get swollen feet that hurt (although they would surely make you stand tall!). A 2-inch heel will give you extra height while being comfortable to wear for most women in their daily life. You will get the longest line by wearing pointy toes in the same color as your pants or hosiery. Avoid ankle straps that cut your leg line.
3. Your pants have to be long enough to cover at least half of your heel.
A straight leg or slight boot cut elongates your legs. Don’t wear French pleats or cropped pants. Your pants should fit snugly, but not too tight. Check for unwanted excess fabric in your butt area making you look shapeless.
4. Accentuate your assets.
Emphasizing your best features distracts from the ones you don’t like that much and makes you look slimmer overall. If you have a slim waist, wear a belt around it or a shirt with a cinched waist. Got nice legs? Wear a knee-length skirt. If your arms are slim, go sleeveless or try cap-sleeves.
5. Wear garments with vertical lines.
It is true, they are elongating and slimming. It doesn’t matter if the lines are created by seams, pinstripes, topstitching, prints or anything else. They all have the same effect. Vice versa, horizontal lines add unwanted volume to your silhouette.
Skorch Magazine founders Jessica and Carrie were again featured on am2 Northwest a month or so ago. Although I must admit I am a little late in featuring this on the scoop, however I though the summer fashion tips shared and clothing displayed in this TV show appearance are worht the mention!
Fashions featured include tops and skirts from SWAK Designs, a fabulous dress by Maurice’s among various others.
Take a look at the video…
