Coats Up to Size 44W

Weather is starting to get cold huh? Well do not fret! Just give cold weather cold shoulder by equipping yourself with a great, big comfy, cosy and warm coat. OneStopPlus has a great selection of plus size coats available, up to size 44W! New wool, leather and suede coats for casual, dressy and career occasions have in fact recently been added to their stock. All in sizes 14W to 44W.

This collection of coats is truly a vast one. Do not get put off by the models OneStopPlus uses on their site, which are far from plus size. I must admit it was months until I warmed up to this online store, just because all the models used to display their clothing aren’t really big girls. But at least you have to OneStopPlus a tap on the back for honesty, and not getting these models all padded up, which would’ve been even worse. I just do not understand how they can use thin models when they are targeting ladies sizes 14 to 44. Anyways… rant over!

Do not get put off by the models really. It is truly just a detail. Do not let it get in the way of you enjoying the great selection of items available at OneStopPlus, as they really have a great variety of plus size clothing available.

Monif C. Launches Fall Collection

Monif C. Plus Sizes, an exclusive plus size clothing line, has this month announced the launch of a brand new fashion collection for the Fall, which has been very appropriately named the ‘Glamor Donna Collection’.

This new collection is made up of a selection of beautifully made, curve flattering plus size dresses, all of which are now available to purchase both online at MonifC.com and also at the Monif C. boutique located in New York City.

This new collection is in line with Monif C’s philosophy "to reaffirm every woman’s desire for an inspired life, luxury, and unadulterated sex appeal," and has furthermore been inspired by the leading fashion houses in Milan.

Along with this brand new collection, Monif C. has also launched her first line of larger sized luxury footwear. Currently the collection is made up for wide calf boots, fur trimmed boots, as well as Swarovski crystal-incrusted evening sandals, and more. Truly a selection to check out if, like me, you are a shoe lover.

For more details about these new additions do read the complete press release, and of course to visit MonifC.com to take a look at the new gorgeous items available.

Phenomenal Plus Size Calendar

Unfortunately I discovered this great new plus size calendar a little bit too late in the year! It wouldn’t make sense to purchase a 2007 calendar in October, 2007 now does it?

However I still wanted to blog about this new discovery of mine, to make sure you are aware of it, so you can keep a look out for the 2008 version. I sure will!

This gorgeous and very tastefully created plus size calendar is rightly named ‘Fenomenal Calendar’ and has been created by plus size models Liis Windischmamm and Diane Pellini. Do check it out, the picture are fabulous.

Walk The Catwalk

Last week I ran into a new website, which is the virtual home of a campaign which has been started by plus size models Diane Pellini and Liis Windischmann, Walk The Catwalk.

This campaign’s goal is to make people re-think fashion. In order to bring curves back into what people think is the ‘norm’ the steps, and the philosophy that led up to certain ultra-skinny models appearing on the runways, change. As Liis and Diane correctly put it, they are there because the samples designers are making fit them. "Strengthening the fashion industry by broading its foundatio is the answer," to making change happen.

The website contains a number of resources which people can refer to, and which should serve as a guide to companies, shops, designers and people in general to start making those small steps needed to change the skinny stereotype.

According to Walk The Catwalk, the 4 basic challenges for the fashion world are the following:

1. Fashion schools: need to re-evaluate the philosophies being passed on to fashion students.
2. Designers: need to create one runway outfit for one or more of their upcoming fashion shows in a size 12 or higher to be worn by a curvy model.
3. Designers: need to create one sample size for a future collection in a size 12 or higher to be made available to magazines and the press, in order to encourage diversity.
4. Magazines: should feature one model size 12 or higher, in a minimum of one outfit, in a fashion editorial in an upcoming issue.

Visit the official Walk The Catwalk website for further details, and to pass this message on to a friend!

Fall Fashion Photo Shoot with Chrisine Alt

Christine Alt is the expert style consultant for the Woman Within catalog (formerly known as Lane Bryant). In this video, which is available in the community section at Woman Within, as well as YouTube.com, Christine talks about the fabulous plus-sized fashions that are available in the Woman Within the catalog for the fall season.

We follow Christine during a plus size fall fashion photo shoot in New York. A lot of different looks and different feels are presented in this photo shoot, to highlight the fact that Woman Within caters for any aspect of a full figure woman’s life.

Christine stresses that through her work with Woman Within, she wants plus size women to be able to feel comfortable with themselves and their size; being able to shop at Woman Within and get comfortable, great fitting clothing at a wonderfuk value.

A golden rule is also reveal within this video, which Christine lives by and shares with all plus size women. The key rule is: everyhing has to be in proportion! Do not simply think that something will look good on you, because you can see it looks good on your best friend. Take into consideration key aspects like your height and your size; everything has to be proportional.

Take a look at this very interesting video…

Perfect Plus Size Jeans at Kiyonna

Kiyonna has always provided some excellent options to full figured women looking for sexy and curvy hugging jeans. Now their premium line of denim is back in new washes and silhouettes. Superfine ring spun yarns infused with just the right amount of stretch result in an amazingly comfortable and flattering fit.

Dressier plus size jeans are also available at Kiyonna, just have a look at their figure flattering Wide Leg Trousers or their perfect for summer Dark Rinse Cropped jeans.

Kiyonna’s all time favorite Signature Jeans is also back in two contemporary washes. With these select styles you are sure to find your favorite!

Note that Kiyonna are also offering free ground shipping on orders of $100 or more. This offer applies to domestic orders only and no coupon code is needed.