The Bella Styles Model Call: Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Ashley Stewart


I’m pleased to announce that I will be holding a model call on Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 2pm-6pm at Ashley Stewart in Richmond, Virginia. This is a “free” model call and I… Continue reading

The Jibri 2010 Holiday Collection


These pics were just released on Facebook and I am breathless. Plus-size designer Jasmine Elder of Jibri has taken curvy fashion to another level once again. I’m so proud of all the plus-size… Continue reading

How To Get That Look: “Laurie Ann Gibson’s Red Louboutin Thigh-Boots”


As I was watching The  Wendy Williams show the other day I fell in love with guest Laurie Ann Gibson’s red thigh-high Christian Louboutin boots. They are called the “Metropolis” and they come… Continue reading

Spring 2011 Trend: “The Furla Candy Bags”


I was reading one of my new magazines and saw these playful colored Furla bags for Spring 2011. I remember when I was in school and the jellyfish shoes were the “it” thing.… Continue reading

Deal of the Day: “Style 369.com”


UK plus-size retailer Style 369 is having an up to 50% off sale. For those who don’t know, Style 369 is like the junior’s version of the Evans website and they carry some… Continue reading

Crystal Renn Modeling the 2011 Pre-Fall Zac Posen Collection


I posted pics of Crystal Renn the other day in Paper Planes magazine and I stated that I still support her career for us curvy gals. But as I look at these new… Continue reading

Happy Holidays From “The Plus Academy VIRGINIA”


On behalf of myself and The Plus Academy VIRGINIA we wish everyone a happy holiday season. Also registration is now open for the Spring 2011 classes which will start in May.  (Register now… Continue reading

The Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale Starts December 27th


I just got word that the big Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual starts on December 27th. This is the best time to rack up on all your favorite scents at discount prices. I… Continue reading

Trend Alert/How To Get That Look: “Leopard-Print Boots”


As I’ve stated many times before, animal prints are here to stay. One very popular pattern is the leopard print. This season the leopard print seems to be popping up on everyone’s feet.… Continue reading

The Look For Less: “Cameron Diaz & Taylor Swift’s Jenny Packham Dress”


Singer Taylor Swift and actress Cameron Diaz were both seen recently wearing the same Jenny Packham black lace dress. I haven’t located the price of the designer dress yet but I found a… Continue reading