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MP Model Off Duty: Marlous Van Zee
Anyone who thinks models are dull would change their mind after spending five minutes with Marlous Van Zee. She’s practicality the plus-size equivalent of Heidi Klum; she’s got the hair, the smile, the legs and a similar sense of humor! This breathtaking dutch beauty lives nearby Amsterdam and travels all over Europe for work. We [...]
MP Model Off Duty: Mayra Louise de Wilde
I was instantly taken aback by her stunning features, perfect skin and hair. And, as if her beauty weren’t enough, she’s brilliant and hilarious. Sometimes people just have it all no? Mayra lives and works in Amsterdam, a model slash journalist taking the city by storm! Just when I thought she simply couldn’t impress me [...]
The Curvy Girl Shopping Guide to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is undoubtably one of the most stylish cities in Europe: it’s bursting at the seams with quaint boutiques, beautiful people and the most fashionable desserts you’ll ever see! Once surrounded by the über-chique Dutch, who don a sort of refined-edgy style that is perhaps best described as rebelliously sartorial, I instantly wanted to dress [...]
Catching Up with Edith Dohmen
What can I say about this incredible fashionista. Edith Dohmen, blogger of Style Has NO Size, has a palpable positivity and happy aura. She’s truly chic, effervescent, and realistically optimistic, a balance that’s quite a challenge, especially in plus size fashion. I recognized her instantly as she walked into the restaurant in a fabulous color-blocked [...]
Big girl, little purse is now a DO
Just because you’re plus size, doesn’t mean you have to hide yourself behind a giant bag! Small, cross-body purses are functional and safer especially when traveling. Understandably though, some straps of cross body purses may not be long enough for your frame, that is unless you want to start a new trend by wearing the [...]
Hanger Hang-ups: Chic and Comfortable Shoes
When it comes to traveling, comfortable footwear can make or break your experience. Though super high platforms and extremely flat flats seem to be trending, I encourage you to opt for lower heels and higher flats. It will save you the anguish of blisters and sore feet and allow you to focus on fun! Believe [...]
Hanger Hangups : How to Shop Summer Clearance Sales
When shopping the summer clearance sales, keep in mind the 4 C’s: Climate, Cut, Color and Cost. Climate: As we reach the middle of July, for many the warm summer weather has reached its midpoint. When contemplating a particular garment, think about the weight of the fabric and the length. For example, how much wear [...]
MP Street Style: Karen
One of my favorite bloggers, the Curvy Canadian Karen Ward, looked oh so fabulous throughout Full Figured Fashion Week in New York. Her style is somewhat retro-Parisian, and perfectly captured in our street style snapshots. She often chooses flowy fabrics that skim her frame perfectly, and this girl knows how to rock red lips and a [...]
Lane Bryant’s Bloggers Conference
The longevity of Lane Bryant’s presence in the world of plus size women is unbelievable, but after getting to know the team of experts behind the brand, I understand how their use of technology and style makes them a leader in the plus size industry. The highlight of the conference was the introduction of the [...]
Kmart Bloggers Conference
This is not your mamma’s Kmart. On Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending Kmart’s Blogger Brunch to showcase Kmart’s latest plus size collection “LYS – Love Your Style.” I was so impressed by host Jorge Ramón and designers Nicole Magnani and Sarah Morgan, who eloquently explained their desire to fill the void of stylish, [...]
