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28 September 2006

Halloween Costumes

Halloween is just around the corner…Who doesn’t love to dress up! But when you are plus-size it’s not always easy to find affordable costumes.

I have found a solution

SpiritHalloween carries a nice variety of plus-size, affordable costumes. Whether you want to go to that freight night party as Sexy Nurse, an Enchanting Tavern Wench, or a Seductive Gothic Vampire, you’ll find it here.

You’ll definitely turn a few heads!

Share your costumes ideas with us! Tell us what you plan to don as your party attire.

25 September 2006

Plus Size Shopping Online

I found this article and had to post it because man it hits the nail right on the head! I buy 95% of my clothes online from Plus-Size Retailers. I rarely have ever had to return something. It seems when you buy something from a Retailer/Designer that deals mainly in the Plus-Size market, their clothes actually fit the way they are supposed to!

7 reasons why plus size women should consider shopping online for clothing and accessories

I am often surprised by people’s reaction when I tell them that I bought my latest dress off the Internet. They cannot understand how I could take the ‘risk’ of buying something so personal online, without even touching or trying it on first. This is the most common feedback I get from many friends and relatives when they compliment me on my new outfit, ask me where I got it from and I tell them… online!

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23 September 2006

Looking Deep Inside

As I started to really delve down deep into my soul of souls to truly try and find myself I realized that I didn’t even know where to start..How funny is that! Then another thought crossed my mind…was I really ready to face my own reality? (more…)

13 September 2006

Autumn-Winter Fashion

As promised here’s the first of many tips to come. I found this article very helpful. For one..It directly relates to us Plus Size Divas! There are some wonderful fashion tips here for the upcoming Autumn/Winter season. Enjoy

Plus Size Fashion Tips: Trends from the Catwalk
By: Maya Matthews – http://www.pasazz.net/

The Autumn/Winter fashion season is at its best. The holidays are just around the corner, so we thought we would update you with information on the hottest trends this season. Straight off the catwalk, follow these fashion rules to stand out during the holidays and all season long. (more…)

2 September 2006

Big and Beautiful

As I sit here thinking about when I stopped feeling like the beautiful, confident, sexy woman that I know I am, I realize that it has been a long time since I felt like that.

Don’t get me wrong, I have a pretty supportive husband. There has only been one occassion that he said something that hurt my feelings…that was a very valuable lesson for him if you catch my drift…He is usually full of compliments for me. The problem is, I get to where I don’t do my hair or my makeup or I dress with big shirts and pants to try and hide underneath them. He’d be happy if I would walk around…Big, Beautiful, and….Bare! LOL (more…)