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Plus size clothing for sizes 1x to 6x from Sealed with a Kiss.

SwakDesigns Giveaway

What? A summer giveaway? That's right! SwakDesigns is offering some Swak Bucks for one lucky reader to do some shopping on their site. It is a great time to shop at SwakDesigns because they have many great options on their site for summer. Haven't heard of then:Sealed With a Kiss Designs (known as SWAK Designs) offers contemporary, affordable plus size clothing in sizes 14 to 36. Our focus is on dressing your curves happy! We offer fashion basics sprinkled with trend-oriented styles to keep your … [Read More...]

What’s On Top

This tiger print novelty t-shirt is from Threadless.

Ornamental Tiger

Just because I do not collect cat things does not mean I cannot appreciate the occasional "cat" inspired t-shirt; especially one as pretty as the Ornamental Tiger designed by Victor Calahan for Threadless.This shirt reminds me of a … [Read More...]

White Wingz sleeves for layering under sleeveless tops and dresses.

Give a Girl Wingz

Give a girl wingz and you give her the freedom to wear whatever she wants and the ability to transform every sleeveless top or dress into a new look. I love the concept of the Wingz and if you have ever worn a shrug you will too. This UK … [Read More...]

The flowing lavender cami from Swak Designs.

Soft Colored Camis

If you have had enough of bright colors, SwakDesigns has come out with some soft colors in their ever popular Pretty Cami ($30). There are a total of six colors to choose from including the basic black and white. My favorites are the … [Read More...]

Plus Size Lingerie

Plus size sleepwear from Hips and Curves that is comfortable and sexy.

Comfy but Sexy Sleepwear

Hips and Curves is not all about sexy chemises and corsets. They have some casual and comfy pieces that have some sexy features too. One of my favorites is their cotton tank dress. It comes in sizes 1x to 5x for $33 and four colors options: black, grey, plum, … [Read More...]

Plus size bra on Ashley Graham for Addition-Elle.

Perfect T-Shirt Bra

Addition-Elle has come out with the latest version of their Perfect T-shirt Bra. It is listed as "off white" but looks like a pretty baby blue. It also comes in black. Sizes offered are 38B to 44DDD (and there is a G and H option sold separately). They are … [Read More...]

Plus size bustier from Plus Size Plum Lingerie.

Going Plum

When I was over at Plus Side Plum I found myself falling for everything purple. Purple lace, purple satin, purple ribbon, purple ruffles. Purple is considered a power color you know. Here are a few favorites:From left to right:Beautiful 3 Piece … [Read More...]

Plus Size Dresses

Clemintine wearing Igigi maxi dress.

Igigi Goes Into the Blue

Igigi by Yuliya Raquel latest collection, called Into the Blue (right up my alley), is "drenched in color and vibrant prints" for summer. Their latest photo shoot was shot outside the Cliff House in San Francisco and the featured model this time … [Read More...]

Plus size retro pinup clothing.

Plus Size Vintage Inspired Clothing

Never has vintage inspired clothing been so popular than it has right now; especially for plus size women. It used to be that retro dresses were only of interest to a small section of women much like Goth clothing was but it has really mainstream … [Read More...]

Plus size maxi dresses from Igigi.

The Navy Maxi Dress

I love everything about the Vivian Plus Size Maxi Dress from Igigi; beginning with its navy base, to its bright blue accent that surrounds the arms and waist, to shallow scoop neck style that is guaranteed to keep my bra covered. Since the model is … [Read More...]

Plus size print dresses from Apple Bottoms.

Print Dresses

I have not been to the online Apple Bottoms shop in ages, probably since they joined forces with Dr. Jays. I popped in for a quick sec today and fell for these plus size print dresses.Bias Cut Striped Maxi Dress, $47 -- I know, it's not a maxi … [Read More...]

Plus size maxi dresses from SwakDesigns.

Do You Know Joan?

Joan is revisiting SwakDesigns and she is coming back in three colors perfect for anyone with spring fever. This plus size maxi dress with kimono style sleeves has an adjustable belt in back and comes in sizes 1x to 6x for an affordable $69.90. The … [Read More...]

Toe Tapping Fashion

Blue sandals from Cushe Footwear.

Cushe Shoes

Shoe love runs high among women from varying educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. some of us like spiky heels, some like spikes on the shoes, some dance in their flats, while others while away the hours in their clogs. I think there is one thing most … [Read More...]

Black print wedge heel from DSW.

Designer Shoes Warehouse

I am crazy for wedges. Heels are great too but there is something about the stability of wedges that oozes safety -- anyone who has ever broken a heel knows what I am talking about. Wedges have come a long way in terms of style -- while under the right … [Read More...]

Strappy wedges from Nordstrom.

Spring Wedges

Is it too early for spring wedges? I am sure it is somewhere but Nordstrom's want you to be ready so they have been toting their spring wedge shoes, espadrilles and all. My favorite colors this year seems to be anything with green or coral but I am open to all … [Read More...]

Nail Fun

Fiona-and-Sofia-Polish

Seeing Green

Last night I applied two of the colors from my first Mystery Box from Julep. I was feeling in a Kermity mood so choose the two greens they sent: Fiona (top) and Sofia (bottom). The colors do not look … [Read More...]

Let’s Go Swimming!

Plus size halter top swimsuit from Always for Me for $69.

The $69 Swimsuit

Swimsuits generally are not cheap. Some can be downright killer expensive. For the most part we really do not wear them that often so why put too much money into something that spends most of its time in the drawer? If you are a pool or beach maven, … [Read More...]

This brightly colored turtle sarong is from Feedora.

New Feedora Sarongs

Feedora is a traditional sarong shop in Hawai'i. They have been providing hand-painted Batik style sarongs for as long as I have been online (actually, longer than that, like twenty-five years). Their sarongs measure 45" x 75" and are about $50 and … [Read More...]

Plus size polka dot fatkini from S4A.

Buying Swimwear Online

If you have exhausted all your local shops for plus size swimwear and still have not found the perfect swimsuit(s) then it is time to do some online shopping. Luckily, there are lots of wonderful online stores that offer plus size swimwear either … [Read More...]