Bras in essence are the foundation on what Full Figure Plus was built on.  Most of you have been reading about for years the tales of my wife and her purchasing habits when it comes to bras.  Last month she went on her latest shopping trip to replace aging bras and to try something new that supports her in a way that allows me to guarantee you to will get the proper support by purchasing these types of bras?

We will be working with the example of wifey bra size of 42H.  For the most part until she shifted from weight loss we had to special order everything she wore now she can buy this size just about anywhere, though it is almost impossible to get her to shop anywhere but Lane Bryant!  Anyway these bras are guaranteed to be comfortable and to support the girls in a way that will make you happy. Once your done with your research be sure to take advantage of the Cacique BOGO sale.

Sateen cushion comfort balconette bra features hidden encased underwires and lightly padded straps for easy-wearing support. Ideal for a large bust but surprisingly lightweight, our newest balconette silhouette offers a low sweetheart neckline, side-smoothing without boning, and a breathable mesh back. (item 90370)

Nylon/spandex
Hand wash
Imported
3 hook & eye closures in back
Sizes: 36C – 46DDD
Cacique, exclusively by Lane Bryant

Offers full coverage, comfort, and support all day long.

• Nylon/spandex
• Hand wash
• Imported
• 3 hook & eye closures in back
• Sizes: 36C – 50C, 36D – 50D, 36DD – 50DD, 36DDD – 50DDD, 38F – 44F, 38G – 44G, 38H – 44H

Once again this bra offers full coverage and coming in a wide range of colors also makes this one a winner.

In the last buy 2 get one sale from LB my wife purchased six bras which with the bras she still has that are good leaves her with nine bras to wear for all occasions and will guarantee:

• Full coverage
• Comfort
• Variety (9 bras in 4 colors)
• PROPER Support

If you have larger breasts you already know the importance of support for your girls but just in case you forgot these tips I will repeat them for the umpteenth time; if your weight shifts up or down by more than 10 pounds have your self re-measured for your bras by an expert.  Never wear the same bra for more than 2 days in a row and never put your bras in the dryer.

How important is supporting your breasts to you?  It should be the most important thing on your list whether you have larger breasts or not.  Besides if your supported properly then your clothes look great on you don’t they?

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One of the City Chic designers has taken the hard work out of picking the hot clothes of the season by choosing eight combinations from clothes to swimewar for you so all you have to do is say yes and continue shopping.

What I like about the looks the designers chose is the emphasis on lingerie and swimwear.  I am not sure if it is just the time of the year in which these items are promoted more or what but when you have been covering plus size shopping world as long as I have you may remember a time in which promotion of plus size anything connected to lingerie and swimwear just did not happen.

My favorite look of the eight is Siren Corset which will not be available on the website until this Friday which gives you time to make up your mind or stock up on some of the other items.  Though the looks below are from the new collection be sure to pay close attention to the sale items for end of season closeouts.  It is your chance to grab some great stuff for next to nothing.  Stay tuned for more on City Chic.  I am looking to see big things from this retailer in the future.

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The City Chic Woman
Not only is the city chic woman bold, sexy glam and chic, but she is fun, fashionable, and fearless.  With a hectic lifestyle and a passion for fashion she is not defined by the way she looks but the way she feels and embraces her curves. She need not feel left out as we are here to show you that “fashion” is not only for the “skinny”.

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Hope you’re well (and ready to shop) because the Bare Necessities Friends and Family Sale is upon us!

It is the biggest sale of the season, in which you can save 25% sitewide, even on brands which are often excluded!   Here are the details:

WHAT: The Bare Necessities Friends and Family Sale. Save 25% sitewide on the finest selection of brand name and designer bras, lingerie, swimwear, hosiery and more (men’s underwear too!)

WHEN: Wednesday 4/18 – Monday 4/23

WHERE: www.BareNecessities.com

HOW: Use code FRIEND2012 at checkout. Some exclusions do apply – see site for details.

Spread the word about the Friends and Family Sale and the deals you can get on bras, panties, swim, hosiery, shapewear and more. Remember while spreading the word to others to get there shopping fix on to treat yourself, too!

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After losing several family and friends to breast cancer I am always happy to promote those who support breast cancer awareness. I stumbled upon this press release so I am passing the info on to you guys.  If it was only as simple as buying a T-shirt to cure this deadly disease.

Plus size women looking to support cancer research can now join the cause with Sealed With a Kiss Designs (otherwise known as SWAK Designs) who has partnered with iconic ta-tas® Brand to offer a selection of authentic plus size fit tees, where a percentage of each sale goes to fight against cancer at every stage by supporting break-through research.

The partnership began from a simple need; to offer Save the ta-tas® tee shirts in an authentic women’s plus size fit with a company that caters to this market.

“We are thrilled to be making tee shirts with Save the ta-tas®,” says Sarah Sapora, Director of Marketing and Business Development for SWAK Designs. “Women of all shapes and sizes are interested in supporting the fight against breast cancer. Now, plus size women can buy these well known tee shirts in sizes that will fit and flatter them!”

“We are thrilled to partner with SWAK Designs and to offer Save the ta-tas® products to women of all shapes and sizes,” said Julia Fikse, Founder and President of Save the ta-tas®.  “Together, SWAK Designs and Save the ta-tas® can not only fight cancer with humor, but also with donations that go directly towards research in finding a cure for cancer.”

SWAK Designs launches its collection with three tee shirts. The classic, V-neck Save the ta-tas® logo tee in both pink and black, the bold and flirty “I Love My Big ta-tas” tee shirt and western-inspired “I Love My Cowgirl ta-tas” tee.  Each shirt is available in sizes 1x – 5x, the equivalent of a woman’s size 14 through 32 for $29.97each. They may be purchased online at www.swakdesigns.com.

About Sealed With a Kiss Designs

Sealed With a Kiss Designs offers contemporary women’s plus size fashions in sizes 14 – 36. Styles are available online at and at select boutiques across the country and internationally. The California- based business prides itself on making the majority of all its styles locally, within the Los Angeles metro-area. For more information, or for wholesale inquiries, visit them online at www.swakdesigns.com or call 818-888-3800. Join SWAK on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/sealedwithakissdesigns and on Twitter @SWAKDesigns

About Save the ta-tas®

ta-tas® Brand (est. 2004) and Save the Ta-tas® Foundation (est. 2008) were created by fashion designer,Julia Fikse, as a way to fight breast cancer using laughter and fun. Formerly a designer for Jessica McClintock, Levi and Adidas, Julia started Save the ta-tas® as the perfect combination of fashion design and supporting a cause.  ta-tas® Brand has donated 50% of their profits to the cause over the last six years and to date, has donated $790,000+ to fund the fight against cancer.  For more information, please visit www.savethetatas.com, join their community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Savethetatas and on Twitter @savethetatas.

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It has been quite some time since I reported on long time plus size fashion merchant Lane Bryant. I looked in on what they have to offer and saw they have just about everything on sale right now. The one sale that caught my eye is thebuy two get one free sale on the Cacique bras which includes my wife’s favorite the Smooth Balconette Bra in chocolate.

A few of the bargains will be ending in the next few days.  Hurry so you can take advantage while the selection is still good.

30% OFF DRESSES
Excludes Seven7 and DKNY Jeans items. Savings are not redeemable for cash and may not be applied to credit card payments or previous purchases. Not available in closing stores or Outlets. Valid in store through closing on 4/7/12 or 4/8/12 depending on their holiday schedule. Valid at lanebryant.com through 11:59 pm PT on 4/8/12.

BRAS BUY 2 GET 1 FREE:
Regular price styles only. 2 for $36 Bra Duos and $24.99 Bras not included. Not available in closing stores or Outlets. Valid in stores through closing on 5/2/12. Valid at lanebryant.com and cacique.com through 11:59 pm PT on 5/2/12.

30% OFF SWIM
Includes Lane Bryant and Miraclesuit styles. Excludes select online non-Lane Bryant styles. Savings are not redeemable for cash and may not be applied to credit card payments or previous purchases. Not available in closing stores or Outlets. Valid in select stores and online. Limited time offer.

30% OFF SHOES
Savings are not redeemable for cash and may not be applied to credit card payments or previous purchases. Not available in closing stores or Outlets. Valid in store through closing on 4/7/12 or 4/8/12 depending on their holiday schedule. Valid at lanebryant.com through 11:59 pm PT on 4/8/12.

TANKS, TEES & TOPS
Select styles. Regular price items only. Second item must be of equal or lesser value. Individual items priced as marked. Not available in closing stores or Outlets. Valid in store through closing on 4/6/12. Valid at lanebryant.com through 11:59 pm PT on 4/6/12.

BOGO Jewelry & Accessories
Excludes leggings, jeggings, online Palm Beach Jewelry, non-Lane Bryant handbags and fragrances, and shoes. Not available in Outlets or closing stores. Valid in store through closing on 4/7/12 or 4/8/12 depending on their holiday schedule. Valid online through 11:59 pm PT on 4/8/12.

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Over the years I have had the pleasure of coming across literally hundreds of products and services.  With social media growing by the day it makes it mych easier than in the past to find plus size related businesses.  Where I used to spend hours typing into search engines I can now crank up Tweetdeck and look for “plus size fashion” and plenty of related business come up.

Many are new to me as well but I can tell you that I will be getting to know them more as time goes by.  Who knows maybe there will be some product reviews or other things coming from my discovery of even more plus size businesses.

Curvy Couture Bridal Boutique - It was through our sheer frustration that the idea of Curvy Couture Bridal Boutique was born – a  boutique specialising in big beautiful wedding dresses for big beautiful brides to be. It had to be classy and it had to be elegant but above all it had to be personal, private, enjoyable and memorable and this became our ‘new’ dream.

My Beautiful Curves- My Beautiful Curves was created out of a strong belief that every woman has the right to feel beautiful. When I launched My Beautiful Curves, I was acutely aware of the frustration plus-sized women faced when shopping for figure-flattering trends at affordable prices.

Lucy Clothing - {LUCY} is a store born out of my frustration to find fashion-forward, contemporary plus size clothing in the lower mainland. (Especially dresses… I am a big time dress girl!)  If you are a curvy girl, I am sure that you know how frustrating, uninspiring and downright painful shopping for clothes can be. Not anymore! We have searched out the best and most unique brands from the US and Canada to fully stock our fabulous boutique. With our caring and knowledgeable team of fashion-lovers, we can help put together the most amazing fashionable looks, just for you!

Shapewear - Shapwear.co.uk and Shapewear Solutions are trading names of J D Robinson; a family owned and operated business with over 12 years of history in eCommerce. Our offices, warehouses, and distribution center are based on the Wirral peninsula-just a stone’s throw from Liverpool City Centre.

Krystal Bijoux - Independent jewelry maker. Fans of the Krystal Bijoux on FB get insider info, jewelry previews, and special discounts! Please read the Krystal Bijoux store policies and convo me if you have any questions! Thank you for visiting and please enjoy!

Alisi swimwear - Australian swimwear company making swimwear with the plus size figure in mind.

Box 2 - Nicky Allen opened the first Box 2 store in Brighton in the early 80’s, selling a wide range of ladies fashions and accessories. The shop was one of the most successful boutiques in the area, satisfying the discerning fashion needs of the local female shopping population.

The 100-Day Challenge - The goal of this program is to challenge yourself to see what you can accomplish in the next 100 Days. We all say we want to live great lives, however often times we get caught in the same cycle doing the same thing over and over and getting the same results. This is your opportunity to change that!

ALia Jahnae Boutique – an upscale clothing boutique catering to women sizes 12-26.  We carry fine, fabulous, full figured fashions for style savvy curvy women.  ALia Jahnae Boutique represents a lifestyle of fashion, beauty and style.  We not only want women to look good in their clothing but we want them to feel confident in themselves and most importantly their self -image.

Liza Craford (Professional Bra Fitting Studio) - My mission is to fit each lady with the correct bra (not the closest match) to allow her to feel confident, beautiful and supported. I love making each lady feel special, fitting her privately allows for the accuracy that a quality fitting is. In this appointment we discuss her difficulties, we measure her and most importantly fit her. No lady buys a bra without the fitting unless it’s an exact duplicate of a bra she has already purchased.

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