This black silk cowl neck top from hot new plus size international designer Rani Zakhem is a beautiful addition to your stylish wardrobe. Pair with Rani Zakhem’s Faux Wrap Silk Skirt (as shown) for a formal look or with slacks or a skirt for work. The elegant, draped cowl complements all body types and is [...]
Marie Denee – Plus Size Fashion Perspective
03/29/2011 By
Plus Size Fashion Perspective is a series of interviews with movers, shakers, stylists, designers, writers, critical observers, and influencers in the ever-changing world of plus size fashion. Our first interview is with Marie Denee, The Curvy Fashionista: What’s your name? My name is Marie Leggette, although peeps either know me as Marie Denee or The [...]
Observations from the Online Shopping Helper
03/26/2011 By
It’s been just over two months since I started the Shopping Helper interactive chats and displays on Perfectly Shaped World, and a bit over a month since I expanded the service to cover all of the Lass Group Mall stores. Since last weekend, the chat displays can be viewed on any of the store sites [...]
Snappy Military Look Captures Plus Size Attention
03/25/2011 By
Who says plus size fashions are all grandma and frumpy and so-last-century? Not so! Just ask La Grande Dame who brings us this on-point parka by Anna Scholz. This stylish parka combines the military khaki color and metal hardware of a classic utility piece with flattering, feminine shaping and embroidered floral motifs. The parachute-style fabric [...]
Grab your Trench Coat – Winter’s Not Done Yet
03/24/2011 By
As we Californians prepare for yet another stormy barrage, we’re reminded that milder weather is not honor-bound to show up just because the calendar says it’s Spring. I’m eyeing the front closet and wishing I’d picked up this Gallery hooded trench coat now being featured on the PSW main site’s page and as the featured [...]
Snappy Trouser Cuffs Add 24-7 Chic
03/14/2011 By
Smartly tailored gabardine cuffed trousers are a clear winner as a snappy must-wear addition to your professional wardrobe. Though menswear inspired fabrication is used, these cuffed wide leg trousers are cut to flatter a feminine silhouette. Wear them with a button down shirt and ladylike heels for 24-hour chic. Take a break from the boardroom [...]
Five Reasons to Fire your Stylist
03/07/2011 By
Warning: Contents may contain humor or attempts at humor. That blank stare when you mention “color season,” followed by a mad scramble for her calendar app. Her idea of “body type” is George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Hugh Jackman or Matthew McConaughey. She’s pretty sure pashmina is best when served with a wild rice curry. There’s [...]
Go Bold Chic or Go Home
03/07/2011 By
Bold Chic needs to be a fashion category. Dresses and tops that don’t shrink into the background or try to blend into the wallpaper. The wardrobe version of a firm handshake. Flavian Color Block Dress and Cardigan by Marina Rinaldi This two-piece color block dress and cardigan combo is the definition of chic. This outfit [...]
Sticks and Stones and Slimming Panels
03/06/2011 By
“Nah, this can’t be right,” I thought, as I thumbed through several current plus size catalogs then moved to a few not-plus-size ones. Can it? I picked a dozen plus size dresses at random and found: comfort fit, slims your tummy, figure-flattering, slimming panels, smooth fit, stretch comfort, slimming contrast, tummy concealing, flatter your curves, [...]
Why Chilly March is Perfect Swimwear Weather
03/03/2011 By
March weather may not bring swimwear to mind but savvy shoppers like you know you’ll get great prices by buying in the off-season. Suit up in classic beach style with a Flattering Elegant Dot Lingerie Swimdress by Longitude®. A timeless beach dress featuring the iconic polka dot print with flirtatious lingerie straps will make you [...]
