Tag: plus size

An Elegy For Eloquii – The Frustrating State Of Plus Size Fashion

An Elegy For Eloquii – The Frustrating State Of Plus Size Fashion

| June 17, 2013 | 16 Comments

In case you haven’t been paying attention to the fashion news, The Limited’s plus size fashion line Eloquii, will be no more by the end of summer. Right now, the discounts are ridiculously steep. We’re talking 70% and 80% off the original prices, for those willing to dig through the remnants of dresses, tops and [...]

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My Monif C, Boutique Larrieux Trunk Show Recap. OR, 5 Observed Truths About Plus Sized Women

My Monif C, Boutique Larrieux Trunk Show Recap. OR, 5 Observed Truths About Plus Sized Women

| November 1, 2012 | 11 Comments

  If you were one of the lucky ladies who RSVP’d and attended the fabulous trunk show I cohosted with Monif C and Boutique Larrieux in a luxurious suite at the Waldorf Astoria a few weekends ago, you already know. This was an absolutely incredible experience for plus size women in the Midwest! Oh yes, [...]

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Happy Birthday Target! Inside the 50th Anniversary Bash and Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection

Happy Birthday Target! Inside the 50th Anniversary Bash and Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection

| October 22, 2012 | 6 Comments

If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you got to experience the Target Inner Circle excitement with me live as I did! But if you’re not into the whole social media thing, let me tell you all of the awesomeness I experienced last Tuesday. It was the first official meeting of the Target [...]

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Join Me at the Boutique Larrieux & Monif C Trunk Show!

Join Me at the Boutique Larrieux & Monif C Trunk Show!

| October 10, 2012 | 8 Comments

  The first time I put on one of Monif C’s Marilyn convertible dresses, I was lucky. I visited Monif’s boutique in New York City and found myself faced with a veritable rainbow of dresses. The first one I tried on, was teal. And as you can see, it was love at first tie. Monif’s [...]

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What I Wore During BET Awards Weekend in Los Angeles!

What I Wore During BET Awards Weekend in Los Angeles!

| July 3, 2012 | 25 Comments

Trips to Los Angeles always throw off my sleep schedule. When I got home from LA I said “yay! I’m going to write all these blog posts and get stuff done!” And then I took an epic five hour nap. It was almost 2 am when I started this post and I’m so sluggish today. [...]

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Sizzling Summertime Plus Size Swimsuits!

Sizzling Summertime Plus Size Swimsuits!

| March 9, 2011 | 8 Comments

Today it is cold and rainy and bleak in Chicago. Still, I fantasize about warmer weather and honey the latest swimsuit collection by Monif C makes me yearn for summer heat and sand between my toes. POW! Love the yellow “Monaco” ruched swimsuit. The color is HOT, the teeny cut-out is an adorable touch, and [...]

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Afrobella’s Sejour Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway!

Afrobella’s Sejour Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway!

| March 8, 2011 | 86 Comments

Bellas!! I know I’ve been scarce lately but I’ve got so much going on. Today is no exception. It’s my birthday!! And every year I LOVE giving YOU a present on my special day. Let me tell you all about the wonder of Sejour by Nordstrom. Easy, breezy, effortlessly chic clothing intended to be layered [...]

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