The majority of this series will talk about clothing but expect sections on shoes, social media, shopping, accessories, size acceptance and more! Some tips will be repeated in several sections which mean they are VERY important. Enjoy! Clothing Dark, solid colors are slimming. Any plus size gal will recognize that black is the ultimate color [...]
Is Forever 21 Duping the Plus Size Fashion Community?
August 15, 2011 By
There is no shortage of controversy that surrounds fashion merchant Forever 21. Doing a Google News search will reveal the latest round of critics whining about the supposed pushing of Christianity with there latest t-shirt collection. While my belief system says these people probably need to buy a shirt or two that says “pray” or “Jesus” on it that is not the point of my concern with this company and the plus community.
What brought this company to my attention this time was a petition on Change.org by an eco-friendly company demanding the company remove copies of their designs from the stores and website. Looking across the plus fashion blogsphere you will find dozens of outfit of the day posts that have a piece from Forever 21+ included which brings to mind how many of these designs are copies of original work by plus size designers?
The Plus Academy: Every Model Deserves to be Trained
January 31, 2011 By
Are you an aspiring plus model who is looking to start a career in modeling? When I say career I mean beyond the camera to the actual business of the modeling industry. If the answer is yes then you need to plug into the Plus Academy network. You may be asking what the Plus Academy [...]
Are Plus-Size Business Owners In The Business of Doing Business?
January 27, 2011 By
Are you in business or thinking about starting a business with the goal of sharing your dream with the plus-size consumer? If the answer is yes are you in the business of business or are you trying to cash in on the coolness factor of what has made the plus-size niche popular over the last [...]
