I love seeing daring plus pieces, even if I totally would not wear them, no way, no how! This Carmakoma selection caught my eye when I was browsing this week, and I saved it to stare at over the weekend. Coming back to it, it’s just as fresh and daring as I imagined–even though I probably wouldn’t wear it. It’s slinky, hip, and trendy– hardly the words that usually come to mind when I’m shopping plus collections.
There’s just something about European plus-size collections that I love… British ones as well. They really pump up the trend factor when it comes …read more

Carmakoma is one of my very favorite places to shop for plus: it’s a treasure trove of 14+ pieces with true European flair, mostly because this label is actually from Europe. With creative cuts and plenty of romantic lines, this particular collection has made me a repeat customer for F/W 2009-10. As a plus-size shopper, you probably know just how very rare this is!
The Hallo Jacket ($173) has a functional and pretty texture of diamond-shaped topstitching, but it also employs some great detailing along the sleeves and button placket to make this piece stand out. Since we’re looking for functional …read more