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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
‘Beleza Em Curvas’ – Brazilian Magazine for Plus-Size Women
‘Beleza Em Curvas’, meaning ‘Beauty and Curves’ is a new Brazilian Magazine which is targeted to plus-size women – and it’s the first of its kind! The magazine will include fashion editorials for plus size women and lots of beauty and health-related pages. The first issue of the magazine featured model Fluvia Lacerda on the cover (Remember her? See a post featuring Fluvia HERE!) and you can take a look at the cover above.
What do you guys think of this idea?
‘Just As Beautiful’ – A New Plus-Size Magazine
‘Just as Beautiful’ started as a digital publication destined to women over size 14, but beginning with September 2010, it joins the printed club. The magazine, who intends to ‘help end the current harsh visual obsession’ refuses to use any model under size 14 and it also bans dieting articles – but let’s find out more from it’s creators:
The magazine’s editor Sue Thomason explains:We want our readers to know that they don’t need to change their appearance to ‘fit in’ or be truly happy. Most people only think they need to change because they’re constantly exposed to the message that they do – and shown images of impossibly skinny models that they’re told they “should” look like.‘Appearance needs to be rethought and placed firmly back where it belongs – in the entertainment section of your life, along with fashion and make-up,’ she said. If you feel anxious about your looks instead of being relaxed, it’s a sure sign that you need to change your mind and not your body.’
Publisher Ronnie Ajoku says:
‘There will be no diet sections but we do have exercise tips. No model under size 14 will get into the magazine. We have normal interviews with women who happen to be size 14-16.‘What we want to do is supply a magazine for women who don’t want to be made to feel bad about the way they look. We might have interviews from plus size celebrities like Ruth Jones but they are straightforward interviews and don’t concentrate on their size. The point of the magazine is not to make such a big deal about women’s figures like other magazines do. There are plenty of magazines out there which promote losing weight but our readers don’t want that. They want a magazine which is relevant to them while making them feel good about how they look.’
Kim Kardashian’s Curves in a Bandage Skirt
… Just in case you missed them!
Turn the page for a frontal view!
Lust List: Chic Hiking-Inspired Gear
Put the remote down—if there's anything that's more compelling than an episode of Jersey Shore, it's the beauty of this time of year. When the leaves are ablaze in reds, oranges, and yellows, there's nothing like taking a hike to soak in all the fall goodness. But whether you're going for the full experience or just circling your block with a mug of cider, hiking-inspired gear will put you in the right state of mind. Check out the five goodies we're lusting after this weekend!
Friday, October 29, 2010
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Plus-Size No-Nos Busted: How to Wear Tricky LooksFull-figured fashionista Ashley Falcon shows how you can wear stripes, belts, and even skinny jeans, no matter your size. |
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While it's true that many fashion rules are based on a kernel of fact—shiny garments made of cheap fabrics will accentuate every roll—most are just guidelines and can be tweaked. Take skinny jeans. No question, these are less flattering on bottom-heavy women. One saleswoman had the gall to sniff, "These jeans aren't for you," as I was buying a killer pair of size-18 dark-rinse skinnys. "Tell that to my AmEx," I told her. Here's my no-fail antidote to the thunder-thigh effect: Pair skinny jeans with a tailored blazer, longer shirt, and towering heels. You'll look like a glamazon in them, trust me.
Another notorious plus-size no-no: horizontal stripes. Rummage through the drawers of a thousand full-figured fashionistas, and you'd sooner find sequined hot pants than a striped sweater or tee. It's true, thick stripes call attention to your width. If you've got a paunch, you could look like you're wearing a stack of Goodyear tires. But, in fact, the opposite is true for thin stripes stacked close together, which actually create a slimming optical illusion.
Disregard everything you've ever heard about the plumping effect of belts. The secret is wearing them above your natural waistline (also the smallest part of your torso), which helps even apple-shaped bodies cut an hourglass figure. This only works with flouncy shirts. Cinch a tight spandex number and brace yourself for some serious muffin top. As for accessories, experts (like me!) constantly plug chunky necklaces to balance an outfit far better than, say, a dainty necklace strand. Still, if you're jonesing for something subtler, I suggest layering several strands or adding a pendant to achieve a look that is ladylike and trendy, minus the heft of a big statement piece.
These days, I'm experimenting with menswear. While my wafer-thin friends look instantly chic matching their boyfriends' button-downs with jeans, oversize shirts tend to make me look, well, oversized. Here's how I combat the Roseanne-and-Dan effect: I look for fitted women's shirts with masculine touches—pinstripes, French cuffs—then buy them in a size or two larger than my own. The result is a sophisticated, relaxed look that complements my curves.
Got tips for turning a big-girl fashion don't into a do? Don't be stingy! Share them at marieclaire.com/ashley .
Plus-Size Model Tara Lynn Poses in Lingerie
Super beautiful plus-size model Tara Lynn (size 12 US) is the new face (more like the ‘new body’) of Plie lingerie – and she looks seductive and cleavagey while posing in their nude and black ensembles.
Check out the others, too!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
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