Monthly Archive: June, 2012

Full Figured Fashion Week 2012: “A Torrid Affair”


Well I finally made it to New York today. After a long week of celebrating my son’s elementary graduation, it was finally time for Bella. I originally didn’t really think that I would… Continue reading

OOTD: “Graduation in IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel”


Today was my son’s 5th grade graduation so I attended that this morning. I decided to wear my new dress from San Francisco designer IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel. It is the zebra print maxi… Continue reading

The Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale Starts Online Today and In Stores Tomorrow


It’s here again, one of my favorite sales of the year. The Bath & Body Works semi-annual sale. Items are available online now and the savings start in store tomorrow. I do gift… Continue reading

H&M ANNOUNCES AN EXCLUSIVE COLLABORATION WITH MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2012


 Yesterday H&M announced another designer collabo and this fall we should expect a collection from MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA. MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA is a French fashion house which has always followed its own path, often outside… Continue reading

Designer Spotlight: “Plus Size Label, Chinoo Designs, Showing at Full Figured Fashion Week in NYC”


  With a European flourish, Chinoo Designs incorporates many geometric angles, lines and shapes each piece to make plus size women feel taller and slimmer. The designer’s talent for draping can be found… Continue reading

Designer Spotlight: “Curvato, by R&B Singer Nicci Gilbert, Set To Showcase at Full Figured Fashion Week in NYC”


(LOS ANGELES, CA – June 8, 2012) – Founder of Grammy nominated platinum selling group “Brownstone”, Nicci Gilbert, is gearing up to preview her new plus size clothing line Curvato during New York’s Full Figured Fashion Week… Continue reading

OOTD: “Relaxing In Rachel Pally”


Today was one of those laid-back, lazy Saturdays and I just felt like being carefree. After catching up on my sleep all-day I decided to venture out to the mall late this afternoon. I wanted… Continue reading

OOTD: “Peplum and Pumps”


Today’s outfit of the day is inspired by the peplum trend that is ever so popular right now. I’ve worn a couple of peplum pieces already this season. About a week and a… Continue reading

“Curves Rock Fashion Weekend”, July 27-29, 2012 in Baltimore, MD (@CurvesRockWeek)


UPDATE: 6/8/12– Curves Rock Fashion Weekend is excited to announce the addition of plus-size model/actress and Baltimore native, Liris Crosse, as its host during the three-day event, July 27th– 29th at the BWI Hilton… Continue reading

OOTD: “Sheer Coralness” in @Love_PoshShoppe and @dotsfashions


I did a post on the brand Posh Shoppe last week where I wore one of their peplum dresses. Today I’m featuring their Limited Edition Retro Mod Mesh Back Plunge Front Dress in Coral. In one… Continue reading