Pinch Me… Fashioning the ST. Pattys Day Curves

St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th, so I decided to play around with the idea or fantasy of shamrocks- If MY garden was full of shamrocks, my garden would sprout shoes, jewels, and handbags!
Here is my garden of shamrocks and accessories!

Pinch Me by Marie Denee featuring Badgley Mischka shoes
Items in this set:
Shamrock Mini Glitter Assorted Cutouts 6ct [...]

Up close and personal with Catherine Schuller

This woman is dear to me, such an inspiration! Catherine Schuller is one of the plus size industry’s pioneers to know. Former Ford model, consumer advocate, promoter, marketer, editor (remember Mode? She was the Retail Fashion Editor here), image consultant (Certified by AICI), author, and entrepreneur (owner of Catherine Schuller Enterprises, (Emerging Visions Enterprises and CurveStyle: [...]

Vanessa Reece and ASOS Curves

Last week, my blog buddy from the UK, Vanessa Reece, shared with me the most amazing news! This feisty and fierce model, makeup artist, and blogger has garnered quite a following overseas. I could not wait to chat Miss Vanessa up about her latest news, and without any hesitation, let’s jump into it…
Ooh Girlie! [...]

Revisiting my Open Letter to the Retail Industry

So, I have been thinking… perusing the internet, wondering, as I seem to see this constant theme popping up everywhere, as if the world is trying to steer the plus size woman onto a certain fashion path…..  it leaves me thinking, steeping, pausing, at this debacle and overtone that I constantly read, feel, and hear…
Actually.
I [...]

Week in review- Plus Size on the Net

Some interesting news circling the web this week, running the gamut of plus size news from fashion, irritation, stupidity spewed, and fashion movements, it has been a busy week for the Curvy Gal!  Peek at this Weekly roundup of the Web!

Kathryn Finney of the Budget Fashionista gives tips for the Curvy Gal (Nicely Done!) over on [...]

Trending now- Denim Blues and Wooden Accents

I am loving the newest trend right now, as at times I fall into a boho chic! One of the latest trends that is my favorite- Wooden accents and Denim!

Wooden Appeal by Marie Denee featuring Gucci shoes

Items in this set:
ASOS | ASOS Frill Sleeve Fitted Waist Dress at ASOS, $48
ASOS | ASOS CURVE Vintage [...]

Weekly Shopping and Goodies- The Oscars

Weekly Shopping and Goodies is totally Red Carpet ready with all the latest info from Oscar Night!
Check out what our favorite fashionistas have to say about Oscar fashion, make-up, jewels, celebrities and so much more.  Find out who Fashion Fille’s favorites were.  Did Ladybrille select your top looks?  Did you love Jada’s [...]

What’s Haute Now: Interesting leggings

I am in love with these cutout leggings-from ASOS! I quickly had to fashion a set going edgy and foxy! And YES the dress comes up to a size 20UK!

Cutout Legging Crush by Marie Denee featuring Givenchy shoes

Items in this set:
ASOS | ASOS Ruched Puff Shoulder Dress at ASOS, $51
ASOS | ASOS Curve Mesh [...]

Curves deemed Red Carpet Worthy

Sunday proved to be a fashionable night for the Fabulously Full Figured actresses and celebrities on the red carpet, as I shared over on Vogue Curvy, but what is even more fabulous, is the commentary of plus size on the red carpet and the analysis of their fashions!
Topping The Fashion Code’s best dressed, was not [...]

Let’s talk about giving tips for the Curvy Fashionistas

Every night, I peruse the internet, looking for the latest in plus size news, entertainment- you know all the goodies you come to read about!  Well, amongst my ventures, I came across this “How- to” for plus size women and how to “flatter” the curves.
I always read these with amusement, often questioning the authors.  I [...]