This is an interesting presentation by Johanna Blakley for TED TV about the lack of copyright within the design community and how it leads to trends. It’s only 15 minutes but is really interesting.

Taking some time to enjoy the family before the craziness begins! I won’t be gone long.

A sale or two to get you through the weekend:

Baghaus is offering 15% Off Orders of $75 or More + Free Shipping
Coupon code: vday
Expires: February 15, 2010
Visit Baghaus for fashion bags and other accessories

Elf Cosmetics is offering 50% off all Mineral Makeup
Coupon code: MINHALF
When: February 15
Visit Elf Cosmetics

Silhouettes is offering free shipping on orders $75 or more
Coupon code: AFLOVE
Expires: February 15, 2010
Visit Silhouettes for plus size clothing

Torrid is offering 25% – 50% off all bras, panties, sleepwear and lingerie
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 15, 2010
Visit Torrid for plus size lingerie

Swimsuits for All is offering 15% off your entire order
Coupon code: KISS15
Expires: February 14, 2010
Visit Swimsuits for All for plus size swimwear

Macy’s is offering 2 Day Specials and Free Shipping With $99+ Purchase
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 15, 2010
Visit Macy’s for plus size clothing

MXM is offering FREE SHIPPING on US and Canadian orders $75 or more
Coupon code: SHIP2010
Expires: March 31, 2010
Visit MXM for plus size clothing

Payless is offering Buy One Get One 1/2 Off Everything
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 15, 2010
Visit Payless for affordable and fashionable shoes

Happy Valentine’s weekend chickies!

My boyfriend’s back and I’m gonna to be in trouble… because I’m wearing his blazer. Not! Because it’s mine. Or at least it could be. The “boyfriend blazer” is only styled after something a man might wear and is a hot trend whether you are in or out of a relationship, so here are five of my favorite boyfriend blazers under $150:

Avenue’s Cuffed Boyfriend Blazer, $35 in sizes up to 32

Newport News Ponté-knit Boyfriend Blazer, $64 in sizes up to 24

Macy’s INC Studded Boyfriend Blazer, $99 in sizes up to 3x

ASOS Curve Longline Ponti Blazer, $102 in sizes up to 26

Nordstrom’s Kenneth Cole New York Twill Boyfriend Blazer, $120 in sizes up to 24

Of all five, the Nordstrom’s one is my absolute favorite. I’d love one of each but if it could only be one, definitely the olive. It’s a nice change from black.

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Topic Links
* Get your own Plus Size Cuffed Boyfriend Blazer from Avenue
* Get your own Ponte-knit Blazer from Newport News
* Get your own Studded Boyfriend Blazer from Macy’s
* Get your own Ponti Blazer from ASOS
* Get your own Twill Boyfriend Blazer from Nordstrom

A sale or two to get you through the weekend:

Torrid is offering 10% Off Any Order (& their Annual Lingerie Sale is on this weekend)
Coupon Code 10OFFTD21
Expires: February 28, 2010
Visit Torrid for plus size bras and lingerie

Addition-Elle is offering free shipping on US and Can orders of $75 or more
Coupon code: SHIP2010
Expires: March 31, 2010
Visit Addition-Elle for plus size clothing

Yoga Accessories is offering 10% off order of $50
Coupon code: AFFS9324
Expires: February 31, 2010
Visit Yoga Accessories for a variety of yoga treats

Avenue is offering 20% off first item
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit Avenue for plus size clothing

Jessica London is offering $20 off any $60 order, $25 off $75, or $30 off any order $100
Coupon code: JLA4023
Expires: NA
Visit Jessica London for plus size clothing

Buy Costumes is offering Free Shipping on Orders $70
Coupon code: freeship10
Expires: March 31, 2010
Visit Buy Costumes for plus size clothing

SKECHERS is offering $10 OFF any purchase $50+
Coupon Code: FBONW
Expires: February 28, 2010
Visit SKECHERS for shoes and boots

The Fashion Bug is offering FREE SHIPPING with orders of $75 or more (they are also having a 1 day sale on the 6th)
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 7, 2010
Visit Fashion Bug for plus size clothing

Hot Topic is offering Free Shipping on orders of $50 or more
Coupon code: HTAFS50
Expires: February 27, 2010
Visit Hot Topic for plus size novelty fashions

Diamonds International is offering $10 Off Orders Over $25
Coupon code: GIFT10
Expires: March 5, 2010
Visit Diamonds International for authentic and fashion jewelry

Kiyonna is offering 20% OFF Everything & Free shipping on all ground domestic orders of $100+
Coupon code: NACHOS
Expiration: February 7, 2010
Visit Kiyonna for plus size career wear

Making It Big is offering 20% OFF all sales items
Coupon code: 20SALE
Expires: February 7, 2010
Visit Making It Big for plus size clothing

Old Navy is offering 20% OFF $100 “adult purchase”
Coupon code: ONSAVE20
Expires: February 18, 2010
Visit Old Navy for plus size clothing

Sephora is offering FREE Shipping over $25
Coupon code: TOUCHDOWN
When: February 6 to 8, 2010
Visit Sephora for cosmetics and beauty supplies

Have a great weekend!

A sale or two to get you through the week:

Kiyonna is offering 10% OFF All Tops
Coupon code: TOPS10
Expires: February 3, 2010
Visit Kiyonna for plus size tops

Penningtons is offering 10% off (no minimum)
Coupon code: 1PLUS10
Expires: February 28, 2010
Visit Penningtons for plus size clothing

CJ Banks is offering 10% Off Any Order
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Shop CJ Banks!

Bare Necessities is offering Free Shipping on US Orders over $50 (courtesy of Bargain Moose)
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit Bare Necessities for plus size lingerie

Catherines is offering up to 80% on already-reduced clearance
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 7, 2010
Visit Catherines for plus size clothing

Elf is offering FREE 27-pc Mini Makeup Kit with any purchase
Coupon code: LOYAL
Expires: February 14, 2010
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Elf Cosmetics

Evans UK is offering 20% off everything
Coupon code: NA
Expires: Monday February 1, 2010
Visit Evans UK for plus size clothing

Fashion Bug is offering up to 60% off original prices in their clearance
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 3, 2010
Visit Fashion Bug for plus size clothing

Hot Topic is offering 25% off orders $50
Coupon code: HTA25OFF50
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Hot Topic for plus size clothing

indiDenim is offering Free Shipping Worldwide with any order
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit indiDenim for plus size jeans

Making It Big is offering free shipping on complete order if it includes one dressy blouse
Coupon code: DBFS1
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Making It Big for plus size clothing

Oh Cheri is offering $20 off your order of $100 or more
Coupon code: LOVE20
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Oh Cheri for plus size lingerie

Silhouettes is offering 20% off $100 or more
Coupon code: AFJ20
Expires: February 10, 2010
Visit Silhouettes for plus size clothing

Swimsuits for All is offering 20% Off All Plus Size Swimwear
Coupon code: OFF20
Expires: February 2, 2010
Visit Swimsuits for All for plus size swimwear

Have a great weekend!

A sale or two to get you through the weekend:

Macy’s is offering a Winter Sale and Clearance
Coupon code: NA
Expires: January 24, 2010
Visit Macy’s for plus size clothing

Fashion Bug is offering $8 tops and $10 bottoms
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit Fashion Bug for plus size fashions

DuWop is offering 25% on Lash Venom
Coupon code: LASHVENOM
Expires: January 27, 2010
Visit DuWop for venomous cosmetics

Baghaus is offering 15% Off All Handbags
Coupon code: rain
Expires: January 27, 2010
Visit Baghaus for stylish handbags

Catherines is offering 40% Off Resort Collection
Coupon code: NA
Expires: January 23, 2010
Visit Catherines for plus size clothing

Catherines is offering 25% Off All Things Spring
Coupon code: NA
Expires: January 26, 2010
Visit Catherines for plus size clothing

Catherines is offering end-of-season CLEARANCE (up to 75%)
Coupon code: NA
Expires: January 26, 2010
Visit Catherines for plus size clothing

Big Gals Lingerie is offering 10% off your order
Coupon code: secretsavings
Expires: NA
Visit Big Gals Lingerie for plus size lingeries

Penningtons is offering 10% off (no minimum)
Coupon code: 1PLUS10
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Penningtons for plus size clothing

Have a great weekend!

I’ve routinely mentioned We Love Colors as the number one shop for plus size tights. Mainly because of their exciting color collection (over 55 colors). They are soft, affordable ($15), and fit up to 375 lbs. But they are not the only options out there for opaque tights.

Roamans have a two pack of stretch tights in eight colors (grape, chocolate, wine, black, navy, beige, cream, charcoal, sapphire) for $14.99. They have the absolute best size range I’ve ever seen for any kind of tights offering sizes up to 8x (500lbs)!

Lane Bryant carries the usual Spanx brand but they have one that piques my interest more than the others. The Spanx High-Waisted Tight-End Tights which fit sizes up to 325lbs. They are a bit pricier at $38 but Spanx usually are. The promise to smooth out the lumps and bumps between the hips and bra line which is a necessity under any form fitting fabrics. They come in four colors (violet, plum, bittersweet, and black).

Go forth and be colorful, warm, and fashionable.

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Topic Links
* Get your own plus size opaque tights from We Love Colors
* Get your own plus size opaque tights from Roamans
* Get your own plus size opaque tights from Lane Byrant

A sale or two to get you through the weekend!

Fashion Bug is offering $8 tops and $10 bottoms
Coupon code: NA
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Fashion Bug for plus size clothing

Baghaus is offering 10% off Everything and Free Shipping with $50 or more
Coupon Code: Newbag
Expires: January 17, 2009
Visit Baghaus for trendy handbags

Macy’s is offering a Winter Sale and Clearance
Coupon code: NA
When: January 17 to 24, 2010
Visit Macy’s for plus size clothing

Addition-Elle is offering 25% OFF discount on Active and Swimwear
Coupon code: NA
Expires: January 26, 2010
Visit Addition-Elle for plus size activewear and swimwear

Frederick’s of Hollywood $15 OFF $100, $30 OFF $150 and $75 OFF orders of $250 or more
Coupon code: AXKDISC
Expires: February 21, 2010
Visit Frederick’s of Hollywood for plus size lingerie

Love Your Peaches is offering 25% off clothing and swimwear
Coupon code: NA
Expires: February 15, 2010
Visit Love Your Peaches for plus size clothing and swimwear

Hot Topic is offering 25% on purchases of $50 or more
Coupon code: HTA25OFF50
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Hot Topic for trendy plus size clothing

Old Navy is offering up to 25% Off (there are many restrictions but check it out)
Coupon code: SAVE123
Expires: January 18, 2010
Visit Old Navy for plus size clothing

Lane Bryant is offering 10% Off Orders of $100 or more
Coupon code: 010975482
Expires: March 1, 2010
Visit Lane Bryant for plus size clothing

Nordstrom is offering up to 50% off on women’s clothing
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit Nordstrom for plus size clothing

CJ Banks is offering 10% Off Any Order
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Shop CJ Banks!

Big Gals Lingerie is offerin 10% off order
Coupon code: secretsavings
Expires: NA
Visit Big Gals Lingerie for plus and super size lingerie and costumes

Silhouettes is offering 20% off $100 or more
Coupon code: AFJ20
Expires: February 10, 2010
Visit Silhouettes for plus size clothing

Jessica London is offering $20 off any $60 order, $25 off $75, or $30 off any order $100 or more
Coupon code: JLA4023
Expires: NA
Visit Jessica London for plus size clothing

Apple Bottoms is offering a new sale every day
Coupon code: NA
Expires: NA
Visit Apple Bottoms for plus size clothing

Taffords is offering $20 on orders of $100 or more
Coupon code: A01TW
Expires: March 31, 2010
Visit Taffords for plus size scrubs

Have a great week!

A sale or two to get you through the weekend:

Making It Big is offering $20 OFF Orders of $100
Coupon code: JAN20
Expires: January 10, 2010
Visit Making It Big for plus size clothing

CJ Banks is offering $20 Off orders over $80 Plus FREE shipping
Coupon code: NA
Expires: January 31, 2010
Shop CJ Banks!

Hot Topic is offering 25% off orders $50 or more
Coupon code: HTA25OFF50
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Hot Topic for trendy and novelty plus size clothing

Shoes.com is offering 20% on clearance and sale shoes
Coupon code: WINTER
Expires: January 15, 2010
Visit Shoes.com for regular and wide width shoes

Swimsuits for All is offering 15% off during Cruise Season special
Coupon code:CRUISE15
Expires: January 31, 2010
Visit Swimsuits for All for plus size cruise wear

Have a great weekend!