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Cherry Velvet: Retro Inspirations from a Plus Size Perspective

Marie Denee — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:32:25 +0000

I love when designers step and introduce newness for the plus size woman! Diane Kennedy, known for her luxurious 100% Certified Organic Bamboo looks, thisCanadian designer, who happens to be a curvy fashionista herself, has launched a playful and retro collection for us!

Known for her impeccable fits and tailoring, Dianne Kennedy took her daytime casual and chic fits to another level and launched Cherry Velvet, an “in-house line is full of retro inspired dresses in a wide array of prints that are sure to delight the senses!”

Introducing Cherry Velvet:

Committed to helping you look fabulous on the outside, so you’ll always feel amazing on the inside, Cherry Velvet “juices up your curves” with flirty confections made especially to fit you! In true missy fit, her sizes go up to a 3x- but the measurements are what you should look at! A size 3X fits up to a size 56’ bust, compared to the 49-51” busts that a 3X traditionally fits!

Dianne invites you to “the delicious side of shopping with the Cherry Velvet online boutique and treat yourself to something sweet! Show your curves some love and indulge in your most fabulous fashion fantasies…”

Cherry Velvet ships internationally! And some countries, she offers expedited shipping as well! Make sure you head on over to the Cherry Velvet store if retro plus size fashion is your thing! She also has a dedicated blog where she shares behind the scenes of the latest shoot and is on Facebook and Twitter!

A Plus Size Holiday: Jibri Holiday 2011 Collection

Marie Denee — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:31:18 +0000

I love when designers dare to introduce us to something new and when they push their own levels of fashion! The ever so fabulous Jasmine from Jibri has done just that with her Holiday 2011 Collection.

Keeping true to her ladylike sophistication with a major edge, Jibri has quite a few pieces that have me wanting to hurry up and dress up for someone’s holiday party! Heck not even a holiday party- but a dress or piece just to turn up the heat in your already fabulous closet!

Think I am exaggerating?

Take a peek and then you tell me!

The Jibri Holiday 2011 Collection

Were you as intrigued as I? Hand Painted Polka Dots, sheer play, animal prints, fitted silhouettes? Yes PLEASE!

Let me know and let us chat about where we are going to be rocking these pieces to!

You can buy all these at Jibri’’s Etsy Store and you can also give her a shout out on Facebook and tweet Jibri on Twitter!

Plus Size Fashion eBook: Keeping it Curvy.Confident.Chic.

Marie Denee — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:23:44 +0000

Can you believe that after almost a year, I have finally released an eBook for YOU, for US, as a nice little welcome into plus size fashion? I cannot believe its done! I cannot believe that I did it!

Keeping it Curvy.Confident.Chic. is my eBook that has launched on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and via Clickbank and I am quite excited!

I have fancied a ten chapter, almost 60 page resource for you to take a gander at BEFORE you go shopping, DURING your Journey, and AFTER you have made the steps to embrace your curves!

Why?

Well, I have realized throughout my little blog journey that not everyone is privy to the designers, retailers, and resources available to you, the plus size woman. I have assembled a fun little read or guide of sorts to help you along your way!

What can you expect?

Access to exclusive plus size designer and retailer coupons and promotions!
A breakdown of the New plus size fashion scene and the new niches within the niche
Learn what key items every wardrobe should have
How to take the steps to clean out your closet to make room for the new!
Delve into the In-Depth Denim Guide and some of Marie Denee’s Favorite Plus Size Denim Brands!
A checklist for things to know before you go shopping!
A Fashion Q and A forum to have your personal style and fashion questions answered
An informative Plus Size Resource chapter with some of the plus size community’s leading plus size magazines, Personal Style and Resource blogs, and Stylists

Available through my book’s site, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon, you have direct access to this eBook, in either pdf or ePub format- for your eReaders!

How much does it cost?

Well, the regular price is $9.99, but for the launch of the book, you get to scoop yours for only $6.99! BUT, in order to do that, you must use THIS link!

I have a new site- Curvy.Confident.Chic. as the home base for the book, a fun little Fashion Q&A forum, daily fashion tips, and exclusive deals and promotions for those who purchase the book! To learn more about the book in detail, Click Here! If you have questions about the book- you can always leave me a shout out on my Facebook Page or on Twitter!

What do you think? Are you going to snag one for yourself and a friend?

Keep it Curvy!

Shorts From a Plus Size Perspective

Marie Denee — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:36:35 +0000

Growing up on islands most of my life and being a big girl from the age of 13, I have long gotten used to wearing shorts… I’d be damned if I died from a heatstroke! LOL

However…

Gone are those days when, as a younger girl, I could carelessly get away with anything (or so I thought). I think when I was a youngin (think like 12-15), I owned one pair of pants, until I moved to Cali. Compared to Hawai’I, California was COLD and Freezing!!!

So, why do I share all this? As the summer approaches, heat waves testing us in our near future, and our natural tendencies to wear less- how do we make it through the heat and fashionably get through our day?

SHORTS

As I have filled into my womanhood and my curves have grown substantially, rocking shorts for me has become more and more strategic when shopping for AND actually wearing them. Somewhere between high school to post graduate days, I have become modest… that is until lately.

(I REALLLLLLY want a short suit… like MAJORLY!)

As a plus size woman, we have THIGHS. Thighs, that in the summer, have a tendency to rub, chafe, and get quite uncomfortable- just keeping it real!

So when it comes to shorts for the summer, I have my own personal guidelines I use for buying shorts:

strong>I buy a size up. Its hot. I do not need tights and uncomfortable shorts on top of the heat. To remedy this, I buy a size up. Room for my thighs to move with ease and to reduce the friction.

I almost ALWAYS abide by the fingertip rule. If it is shorter than my fingertips- chances are you WILL NOT catch me rocking it. Legs are sexy, but any shorter and I am wearing underwear (in my eyes).

I opt for darker rinses and heavier fabrics. Kind of contrary to staying cool in the summer right? However, a sturdier fabric (heavier cotton blends or denim) reduces the risk of the shorts riding up creating that inverted V. YOU KNOW what I am talking about.

These are my little things I look for when buying shorts. While at times, I may break this rule, I adhere to these, but I want to know:

Do you rock shorts? What are some of your tips for rocking shorts in the summer?!?!

Plus size fashion and style expert Marie Denee, from The Curvy Fashionista shares the latest plus news on Contemporary Plus Size Clothing, Designers, Boutiques, and news!

Vogue Italia’s Belle Vere Plus Size Shoot

Marie Denee — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 07:27:37 +0000

The Plus Size Fashion cover heard round the world.

Last week, the cover of Vogue Italia hit the internet and quickly the world took notice of Candice Huffine, Tara Lynn & Robyn Lawley shot by the illustrious Steven Meisel in a very sensual spread that would have BOTH the boys and the girls wagging their tails.

For as long as I can remember, I have not seen a plus model cover Vogue in any country… and for not one but three to grace the cover- well…

WOOT!

I love the sensuality about this shoot. Showing the world how plus size is beautiful, sexy, and how it can be just as fabulous as any other size model… this I love.

Side Note:

I think that the more that they incorporate plus size models into mainstream shoots, the more that we can see and become open to size diversity within fashion magazines. HOWEVER- yet again, this cover was done overseas- still begging the question- Curves in the US? (A must read if you haven’t already!)

I imagine that One Day, Elle, Marie Claire, Lucky, Vogue, Ebony, Essence, or even Cosmopolitan would DARE to feature these US and Australian plus size models on their covers IN THE US.

A girl can dream and aspire yes? I mean this IS why I blog! To show YOU, the curvy Fashionista that YOU are BEAUTIFUL and that your curves, rolls, ample thighs, and rotund derriere is a thing of beauty!

Back to the topic at hand…

Please enjoy these images of INCLUDING Marquita Pring who did not make the cover- YET was featured in this shoot!

What are your thoughts about this shoot?

All images from The Fashion Spot

Plus size fashion and style expert Marie Denee, from The Curvy Fashionista shares the latest plus news on Contemporary Plus Size Clothing, Designers, Boutiques, and news!