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Showing Love….

Happy Valentine’s Day all!

I hope everyone is enjoying their VDay (I’m still snowed in…ARGH!!!). I’ve come to learn that VDay is not only for couples but its a day to show love to family, friends and more importantly yourself.  I want to put a different spin on a traditional VDay post and highlight some brands that deserve some  love this holiday!

Curvaceous K

Curvaceous K is one of the few plus size boutiques in NYC that house curvy labels such as IGGI, Chinoo Designs and MYNT 1792.  Unfortunately they need our help so they can continue to stay open to provide quality clothing to curvy fashionistas.  Curvaceous K owner Kelly has started an Indiegogo campaign to generate funds to help keep her store operating.   As plus size women we all know the frustrations we feel because of the lack of brick & mortar stores for us.  We now have an opportunity to help this boutique in their time of need.  This VDay lets show some love to Curvaceous K and support her amazing boutique.

Josephine Swim

Josephine Swim is a new plus size luxury swim line. They aim to offer chic and quality swimwear to curvy girls.  Josephine Swim is not the frumpy, garish suits of old. These bathing suits aim to highlight and show off your curves.  I already have my eye on theZanibar one piece for the Summer! With sizes ranging from 0x-3x you might find one that appeals to you so definitely show them some love!

IGIGI

iggiIt’s no secret I’m a huge fan of IGIGI and their wonderful dresses.  As you already know IGIGI is all about loving your body and using fashion to express this.  Check out their Spring look book here and show them some love this VDay!

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!!

An Evening with MYNT 1792

Happy Monday all!

On Friday I was invited by PLUS Model Magazine and Mynt 1792 to view their Fall 2012 collection. To have the opportunity to see their new collection was too tempting to pass up! Plus size women want a plethora of choices for clothing. We don’t want to be confined by having only a select few brands. That is why I was so excited to be invited to this event!

Mynt 1792 knows what the curvy consumer wants and isn’t afraid to give it to us.    I was very impressed with the selection of clothing that was shown.  The collection is very much on trend but it is versatile to meet the consumers lifestyle.  Many of the items were transitional (able to wear to work or out with friends). I was also impressed with the quality of material used for the clothing.  We curvy women know all too well about poorly and cheaply made clothing.  Mynt 1792 cares about giving us quality fabrics that will allow longevity of the item.  If I’m spending over a $100 for a blazer or jacket, I need to know I can wear if for several years to come, not just one season.  Mynt 1792 gets this and it was evident in their designs.

I had the pleasure of attending the event with Corrinn of The Fuller Figure and Colleen of Short Curvy Fierce. Not only are these ladies stylish and beautiful, they are SO fun to be around! Corrinn and Colleen kept me in stitches all night long! All the photos in this post were wonderfully taken by Corrinn. As you can see, she is a natural with the camera! Also present was my Chicago blogger buddy Jaye of Curvatude. I love talking and hanging out with her! She is one of the sweetest people I know!  I bumped into Yve who was apart of the Fashion Night Out event I participated here in Philly. It was great catching up with her and seeing her wonderful smile!

Mynt 1792 Fall Collection will be available online at mynt1792.com and Nordstrom (online only) starting October 1st. Please check them out, trust me you will like what you see!

Have a wonderful day!

Colleen (left) and Corrinn (right)…Don’t they look great?!
Ellen Tracy dress via Nordstrom Rack, Necklace Nordstrom Rack, Eloquii black obi belt
Racks of goodies!
Chelsea Zipper Jacket in Red & Liberty Sailor Skirt
Fifth Avenue Zip Fur Vest
Lower Eastside Tux
Denim Moto Jacket & Tribeca Skinny Leg Jean
Quilted Noho Moto Jacket in Deep Teal
Chelsea Zipper Jacket in Cream
Harlem Moto Jacket in White & Empire Pant in Gold
Chevron Printed Fur Vest & Tribeca Skinny Leg Cord in Bordeux
The lovely Yve!
Me and Jaye!