Sep 16 2010

Gabourey Sidibe and Nikki Blonsky at Plus Apparel Fashion Show

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Plus Apparel at the Fashion Capital
Last night, plus apparel models made history as they appeared in the FIRST ever plus size fashion show. Stars, Gabourey Sidibe and Nikki Blonsky sat in the front row and enjoyed the size 16+ models that walked the runway in the latest fashions. The show’s organizer had this to say about the message that these lovely ladies are sending, “’It’s simply about time that fashion speaks to all women. It is the first time that women can look around and say “I can wear that!”.

The NY to LA Woman
The crowd gathered and were anxious to see prominent plus size models like Lizzie Miller and Toccara Jones. And what an inspiration to the LA woman they were! The models strutted their stuff and showed that women don’t need to be a size 0 to be beautiful. The curvy ladies rocked flowy dresses, cropped trousers, and draped tops. This show does not only make a statement in the fashion world. Nutritionists, psychologists and other health experts have noted the damaging effect on women’s self-esteem to see such thin models.

Plus Size Woman Lingerie Models Shine
About 62% of women can be considered plus size. This means that there is a huge market for plus size woman lingerie and clothing. This fashion shows that there is quality and style for women who aren’t stick thin. Take a look at the photos, what do you think? I think it’s great that there are more stylish options for plus size women. Hopefully, this means that we can look forward to more plus apparel models at fashion shows!


Aug 23 2010

Sara Ramirez: Inspiration for the LA Woman

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Fashionable Larger Size Womens Clothing
If you’re a fan of Grey’s Anatomy, you’re sure to have caught a glimpse of the beautiful and curvaceous, Sara Martinez. The actress has been open about her lifetime struggle with weight loss and dealing with low self-esteem. Over the years, she has came back and forth between a size 6 to size 14. This yo-yo dieting doesn’t sound to healthy and Sara has learned to embrace her full figure. In the end, Sara is happy with realistic expectations for her body and is staying true to herself. Instead of being upset about larger size womens clothing, it helps to get out there and find some looks that will fit your hot bod. In addition to playing a doctor, Sara has also been featured in video games and even on Broadway.

Plus Apparel that Fits Well
It’s great to see a strong and intelligent lead woman with fashionable plus apparel on the screen. Sure, she’s stuck in scrubs and a hospital coat on Grey’s but her style really sizzles on the red carpet. Check out Sara as she rocks this stunning black dress. While black is naturally slimming color, it doesn’t mean that you have to stray away from color. Don’t feel constrained and worry about what you “shouldn’t” wear. Remember, it’s all about making yourself free great and you’ll look radiant in an outfit that you love.

Style Inspiration LA Woman
Curve hugging gowns are great for special occasions, but what about a casual day for the fashionable LA woman? You can play with your favorite color in your new wardrobe or experiment with new colors that really make your features pop. For example, red and other warm colors work great with Sara’s hair and skin tone. It’s time to take that on screen inspiration and incorporate it into your everyday life. Sara Ramirez is only one example of many plus sized beauties who are getting more attention for their stunning styles.