News Flash! Plus-Size Fashion Is The In Thing! Or Is it?

Originally posted on: Full Figure Plus

If you read the news over the summer plus-size fashion was going the way of the dinosaurs!  But wait there’s more!  According to news reports designers have realized the average woman weighs 158lbs and wears a size 14.  Not to mention plus-size fashion has accounted for one of the few bright spots in the retail world despite the economy woes.

*blank stare*

Let me get this right the last five years blogs like Full Figure Plus have been reporting the plus-size fashion industry is a multi-billion dollar industry, so much so the marketing report containing the forecasts til the year 2012 will cost those interested in reading the report $6,000!  Additionally, blogs, websites, magazines, designers, have been springing up like popcorn but now other “designers” are all of a sudden hailing plus-size fashion as the next “big thing?”

I have a newsflash for the cool committee in the back room making the decisions that for Fall 2009 plus-size fashion is in because ladies are tired of looking frumpy and want to buy nice looking clothes at affordable prices.  YOU ARE ABOUT 20 YEARS TO LATE IN YOUR FORECAST!  Sorry for the shouting but it just amazes me the mainstream is trying to take credit for the work done by those in the trenches like myself and others for getting the word out about plus-size fashion.

On Saturday Full Figure Plus will turn five years old and in no way do I see the efforts of this blog or others as faddish or looking to jump on the popularity band wagon. What do you think about all the reports that plus size fashion was dead just a few months ago and now its the in thing? By the way another new thing for plus-size fashion is the new denim store on Amazon.com. Check it out there are jeans listed from many of your favorite designers.

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Plus-Size Beauty of the Week – Tara Seals

Originally posted on: Full Figure Plus

The PSBOTW continues this week with a new beauty Tara Seals.  As the segment continues it has been my pleasure to see ladies of various sizes, ethnicities, as well as tastes in clothing.  In a conversation with a friend over the weekend I expressed my excitement and gratitude to all of the ladies who have made the choice to submit their photos for a chance for their time in the spotlight!

Remember ladies being featured as the beauty of the week has a bonus to it.  In a week one lucky lady to be voted on by Full Figure Plus Readers will have the chance to win a dress from IGIGI.com while the three runners up will receive 25% of their next IGIGI purchase.  Thank you to Tara and all of the ladies who have  submitted photos and remember you DO NOT have to be a professional model to enter.

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SKORCH To Remain An Online Magazine

Originally posted on: Full Figure Plus

I had reported some time ago that SKORCH Magazine was going to be a print magazine as well as online.  Apparently I totally missed the memo stating they would remain an online entity plus be available to their subscribers on the Iphone!  The November issue is stunning and shows the dedication that publisher Jessica Kane and everyone involved with the magazine has for the magazine and the readers.  Full Figure Plus is proud to be a member of the SKORCH Network of sites.  If you have never read SKORCH I suggest you give it a try you will be in for a special treat.

As social networking and the digital space become increasingly popular, and due to the overwhelming demand of our subscribers, SKORCH has decided to remain a digital publication.  In concert with the digital publication, SKORCH will continue to provide readers with the curvy fashions and features they crave through pages on Facebook, Myspace, Youtube, Twitter and a new fashion blog http://skorchmagazine.com/blog/.

Following extensive market research, SKORCH discovered our readers would prefer to get their fashion fix through immediate mediums such as social networking, blogs and a digital publication.  Readers feel the digital platform provides better interactive tools such as SKORCH’s expansive fashion directory enabling readers to click directly to designer’s websites and purchase their favorite styles.

“As THE hip and trendy magazine for 15-35 year old plus-size women, SKORCH understands the limitless potential the internet and social networking allows women craving fresh and fabulous fashion to stay on top of the latest trends, beauty advice and entertainment,” said Jessica Kane, publisher of SKORCH.  “Our reader is paramount and SKORCH is here to give our subscribers what they want!”  SKORCH will continue to cater to curvy women around the world, allowing them to enjoy their favorite plus-size fashions, issues and trends.SKORCH has always been and continues to stay ahead of the curve providing a quality publication attracting hundreds of unique visitors every day.  SKORCH will continue to partner with advertisers and designers to provide the most current and interactive fashions to our readers.  “Through our far-reaching digital mediums we are committed to being the number one fashion source for the plus-size community,” Mrs. Kane continued.  “We hope to continue bringing awareness to the gross underrepresentation of full-figured women and fashions in the mainstream media.”

SKORCH Magazine
www.skorchmagazine.com
Monthly Digital Magazine for plus size since January 2007

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Simple Sexy Plus-Sized Lingerie

Originally posted on: Full Figure Plus

Sometimes the most simple piece of lingerie makes the biggest statement.  Their is nothing more sexy than a quality piece of lingerie that brings out the sensuality already present.  Hips and Curves does an excellent job of doing just that which is why it is no surprise of all the lingerie merchants featured on Full Figure Plus they stand out among the pack of plus-size lingerie websites.

Check out the items below or visit the website to find your simple sexy plus-sized lingerie.

Be sure to check out the Halloween clearance sale section of the website to get a jump on the competition for Christmas and New Year’s Eve Parties!

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