Category Archives: Plus-sized fashion

Melissa McCarthy to design plus-size clothing line

October 3rd // 3 Comments

Emmy winner for her role on hit television show Mike & Molly, Melissa McCarthy is tired of the fashion fight. After having a difficult time searching for the perfect red carpet dress, Melissa simply created her own with couture dressmaker Daniella Pearl and the rest is history.

“Trying to find stuff that’s still fashion-forward in my size is damn near impossible. It’s either for like a 98-year-old woman or a 14-year-old hooker, and there is nothing in the middle.”

The Bridesmaids actress is now working on a plus-size clothing line, something that the plus-size community can get excited about wearing! Are you ready to see more from Melissa McCarthy, designer? I’ll keep you updated on the deets!

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Posted in Fashion News, Plus-sized fashion, Style Clinic
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Dresses that will hide a tummy

August 15th // 1 Comment

Looking to hide a curvier midsection? Keep these three style-savvy tricks in mind during your next shopping trip!

1. Relaxed draping will be your new best friend and give the most flattering shape 2. incorporate visual details like color-blocking, asymmetrical cuts and two-toned fabrics and 3. stay away from anything that clings too tightly around the tummy or cuts into your skin, creating unsightly lumps and lines.

Here, a few examples:

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1. Alice + Olivia double layer tank dress £175 2. Vivienne Westwood grey drape dress $133 3. Saks Fifth Avenue colorblock silk dress 4. Spiegel empire-waist maxi dress $39  5. Modcloth parade dress $74 6. Vanessa Bruno ruched dress $345 7. Paul Smith sleeveless dress $639

What are your tips to help hide a tummy?

Posted in Alice + Olivia, Curvy Figures, ModCloth, Plus-sized fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue, Style Clinic, Trends and News, Vivienne Westwood
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Bloomingdale’s Spring Style Guide: Plus Size Edition

April 20th // Comment Here

Bloomingdale’s has officially unveiled their Spring 2011 Style Guide: Plus Edition on their website, featuring gorgeous model Tara Lynn. Let the guide act as your own personal stylist and get ready for spring with  maxi dresses, peasant tops and other figure-flattering pieces!

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You’ll find sizes 14-24 and 1X-3X in the Bloomie’s guide – check it out and let me know what you think!!

Love,

Loren

Posted in Bloomingdales, Curvy Figures, Fashion News, Plus-sized fashion, Spring Fashion Preview
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Oprah Winfrey Looks Fabulous in Victoria Beckham Collection

October 28th // 2 Comments

Former Spice Girl (turned designer) Victoria Beckham really knows how to flatter a curvy figure. Celebs like Jennifer Hudson, America Ferrera and Oprah Winfrey are all fans of her designs because they cinch the waist, draw attention to the decolletage, and streamline the hips with a peplum-style skirt.

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Doesn’t Oprah look fabulous at the Maria Shriver Women’s Conference? The color compliments her skin tone beautifully. Nice choice!

What do you think of this Victoria Beckham dress?

xoxo,

Loren

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Plus-Sizes Beth Ditto and Crystal Renn Walk in Jean Paul Gaultier’s Runway Show

October 5th // 4 Comments

Singer Beth Ditto and plus-size models Crystal Renn and Marquita Pring walked the runway at Jean Paul Gaultier during Paris Fashion Week – a complete (and welcomed!) departure from the staple size zero model! They are fabulous examples of how fashion really can look amazing on women of all shapes and sizes:

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Love,

Loren

Posted in Beth Ditto, Crystal Renn, Fashion News, Jean Paul Gaultier, Marquita Pring, Plus-sized fashion, Spring Fashion Preview