Top 4 Reasons to Be Grateful for Your Curves!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

This Thanksgiving, enjoy your holiday and give thanks and praises for your lovely curves. Here are 5 reasons why wearing and flaunting your plus size fashion and plus size dresses is something to rejoice about!

1)We never have to try to look feminine or sexy.  Plus size women with curves fill out their clothing better and look sexy even when they aren’t even trying. Ever see a skinny girl try to stick out her hip to get some curve-appeal going? We never have to do that! We’ve got it all going on naturally.

2) We have a lot of confidence and presence because of our curves. We don’t have to get pushy or loud to get noticed because our curvaceous bods do it for us. Even better when we dress up in a plus size wrap dress or plus size party dress. Make way – because once you get us all dressed up in the hottest plus size clothing, we will steal the show.

3) We’re more comfortable. Yup, we are soft and smooth and very attractive because of our plushness. Who wouldn’t want to cuddle up to a soft and luscious plus size woman? No worries about getting poked by any bony elbows here!

4) Maybe not all, but most of us are hedonists. That means we love to satisfy all the senses. From delicious food to beautiful plus size dresses, to plus size accessories, jewelry, fragrances and sensual pleasures, we enjoy it all so much and that makes life as a curvy girl one amazingly pleasurable ride. We like a little sugar in our bowl… to quote Nina Simone.

So this Thanksgiving, love your cooking, love your family, embrace your desires for delicious food and everything that goes along with the holiday. Be grateful for your lovely curves and have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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JL Goes One-on-One with TLC’s Big Sexy Star Tiffany Banks

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Tiffany Bank shares her thoughts on plus size fashion, life, love and loving her curves!

Q: How did you get cast on TLC’s show Big Sexy?

A: I saw a casting online and submitted myself. They narrowed their search down before seeing anyone and I was invited to a private casting. They kept calling me back and the rest is history!  I’m a lucky girl

Q: What was your experience during filming the show with cameras following you around all the time?

A: It was fun! People kept wondering and asking us what we were doing and they always looked really confused. The shooting itself took a few weeks but we got to do such fun things like go to Miami (which was my first time) and go speed-dating (though that ended tragically for me) *laughs*.

Q: What has been everyone’s reaction after the show premiered?

A: The reaction overall was really positive. I got tons of emails from women and men who said the show affected them in a positive way and inspired them. I think plus size women were craving something like this on television and people were just so happy to see women on TV they could relate to. It was a powerful feeling to know that in just 3 episodes people felt different about their lives. Amazing!

Q: Can you give us some background on yourself, your professional goals?

A: I am a “Cali” girl living in NYC. I had some TV/radio experience before getting into modeling. I’ve been signed with a few agencies and right now I am working on a few projects that I am excited about sharing soon. The sky is the limit for me and I plan on working more in TV, hosting, speaking and modeling.

Q: Do you have any plus size clothing fashion advice or tips that you swear by?

A: I like to keep my wardrobe basic and add personality with accessories and colors. I also do little things that make me happy like wear bright yellow nail polish or bright red lipstick. The little fun things you do for yourself really add up and boost your confidence!

Q: Lets have some fun, fashion Icon?

A: Tough one. I like Beyonce. Whether she is casual in jeans or wearing a gown to an awards show she always looks so classy and put together. I also really like the risks that Beth Ditto takes. She does what she wants and I love it.

Q: Celebrity crush?

A: How much time do you have? I really love Idris Elba. He is just so yummy and super talented. And the accent ain’t all that bad either, honey!

Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?

A: About 3-4 times a week I catch myself saying “If I were a bird I would fly” because trains and buses just aren’t fast enough for me. *laughs* I’d be one big sparkly fat flying superhero with a sequence cape saving the day!

Get the looks Tiffany is wearing at jessicalondon.com

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Turn Winter Drab to Fab With Color and Details

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Don’t let colder temps dull your style. From colorful plus size sweaters to shimmery plus size dresses paired with cute boots and winter accessories you can always have a vibrant and cheery look even when the weather isn’t cooperating. Winter accessories are one way to add a little extra chic to your look from a colorful scarf to faux fur and animal print. Sequins in the right places add some holiday sparkle and metallics like silver and gold are also a great way to spark up your holiday style. A little lace on your sleeves or trimming your favorite plus size evening dress is also a great way to soften winter style and make it oh-so-pretty. When all else fails never underestimate the power of red. Radiant red in the winter is the classic, gorgeous go-to color on a dress, a top or even an accessory to make your style pop out from a crowd and from the clouds!

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Baby it’s Cold Outside! Don’t use it as an excuse to look like a Sasquatch.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

We know how easy it is to just start layering up when it gets cold outside and leaving behind your sense of style for comfort and warmth. Who hasn’t put their coat over their pj’s to get the mail or maybe even driven the kids to school? We won’t tell. It’s cold out there! But we’re here to tell you that you still have so many stylish options for dressing well and looking polished in the cold.

You can start by checking out the incredibly diverse collection of plus size coats offered by Jessica London every year. They’re having their sales too so get a great plus size coat now and maybe even get one as a gift! Coupons are always available on their home page so go see what they have to offer and…as a special welcome winter surprise, they have a guest designer for their coats! George Simonton who was a master designer in the show “I Don’t Have a Thing to Wear” on the Learning Channel has designed a line of plus size coats that are inspired by high-fashion designs. Our favorites include the wool blend cape coat, the quilted coat and the hooded toggle coat.

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Are You’re a Party Animal?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

Do you dare to wear the wildest plus size dresses when you’re clubbing, partying or whatever? Do you want to outshine your girlfriends and grab all the attention for yourself? You sound like a party animal. If you are this plus size woman then you are going to love the very outgoing, captivating animal prints that are a big part of plus size trendy clothing this season. Holiday party special occasion dresses can so often be boring but now you will not only be able to find your fit in the right plus size cocktail dress for your figure, but you’ll also be able to show off your wild side. Leopard is the king of the prints right now but faux fur is also all the rage for your accessories and top layers. A faux fur stole or faux fur coat will make your look glamorous and a maybe a bit dangerous too (think femme fatale). If you aren’t a wild and crazy party girl, you can still rock the animal print trend in a more demure and classic way. Leopard print has been an iconic fashion statement for decades so some animal print trim on a glove, an animal print scarf or a hint of leopard in the lining of a sophisticated jacket is a perfectly fashionable way to wear wilder prints.

 


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A new Website that gives us curvy girls ever more Full Beauty for our Plus Size Dresses

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

No plus size dress is complete without what to wear under it to make you look your curvy best! But how many of us have tried to find all the right-fitting bras and underwear and lingerie and shapewear all in one place? When shopping for plus size dresses online we want the whole outfit. First the most perfect plus size cocktail dress or the maxi dress or a dress for special occasion, then the perfect shoes come next and then, once our hearts are set on those, we look for the shapewear or bra that will make it all look that much better. Now, when you shop online for all of these things, a new website, FullBeauty.com is there to provide everything you need in your size. Launched by OneStopPlus.com, Full Beauty is the only plus size lingerie specialist website that’s dedicated to providing intimates and plus size lingerie for every woman, in every fit, for every outfit in her busy life.

“FullBeauty.com was created to provide plus size women with the ultimate lingerie shopping experience,” said Stephanie Sobel, President, OneStopPlus Group. “The plus size woman is underserved in this category and there is a very real need to fill for the curvaceous customer who wants flattering, sexy fashion. FullBeauty.com is about inspiration and glamour, offering reliable fits that flatter curves to give any plus size woman confidence in how she looks and feels.”

Thanks OSP and all the women working on this very important need for us curvy girls!

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To The Max Style it or Store it?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

We’re all switching out our closets right now but what about the maxi dress? Do we store it away for warmer weather or keep it out and style if for fall and winter. We say plus size maxi dresses are so comfortable and versatile that you should style them up! A sleeveless knit maxi dress can be layered over a scoopneck long-sleeve tee shirt or a smooth turtleneck. If the colors are combined right and the neckline is cute, this can give you an all new plus size fashion (avoid a white turtleneck unless you want to look like a character on Big Love). Layering over the maxi with a chunky plus size cardigan can also work as long as the sweater doesn’t hit the broadest part of your hips. If you feel comfortable doing it, cinch the whole look together with a skinny leather belt. For an even more racy look, top the maxi with a plus size leather blazer and add the boots to complete the look.

 

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