One thing that quickly changes an outfit is a good bra, and I covet the amazing ones that I’ve discovered so far (the best ones were from Simply Be and Hips & Curves in 2008). Now there’s a new demi push-up in town from Cacique, and to be honest, it’s vying for my attention and the award of the best bra of ‘09!
Released just last week at Lane Bryant, this Cacique piece features lace details– which can be a rare commodity in larger bra sizes– moderately slim convertible straps, and a pretty low plunge. You can get it in a …read more

I fiddled around making a great outfit under $75 today. . . get a glimpse! There’s nothing more satisfying than putting together a super creative, drop-dead outfit that won’t deflate the holiday gift funds. . .

I love this funky ruched Dress from Bonprix UK. It costs around $40 or so.

Add these plus-sized high socks from my very favorite sock shop, Sock Dreams. They hit above the knee and are available in deep colors with marled accents. $12.00.

Add a pair of Ballerina Flats from Evans London, which are currently on sale for around $20. I do love Evans London, and I …read more

These red striped tights are exciting, and I found them at my newest sock/tight shop obsession: Sock Dreams. These Queen-sized tights make fun gifts and look ultra-festive, and you can find them in black & white, red & black, and red & white. $7.00 at Sock Dreams

I really recommend that you check out these new holiday lingerie pieces over at one of my favorite lingerie sources, Plus Size Plum. It’s a little naughty, very luxurious, and just what we need when the temperatures start to drop.
I was also pretty excited to see that Deborah Friedman of Plus Size Plum also has a new blog to record her announcements and interesting plus size insights! I really recommend checking in from time to time to see what’s going on. Right now, I love this post about Self-Esteem for Plus-Size women.

I love these panties from Addition Elle, which are available in sizes up to 4X. If you hate granny panties, but you don’t want anything that’s too low-cut, I really recommend taking a look at them here. Rosy pink, deep blue, black? Fantastic.
Even better– you can buy three and get one free!

Today I reviewed Lipo in a Box’s Bodysuit with Legs over at About Plus-Size Fashion, and I thought you might like to check it out to see what I found. Connie Elder’s amazing fabric stretches with you, and not only that, but you can choose to wear your own bra underneath if you prefer familiar support in the bust area.
If you’re curious where I like to shop for supportwear, I recommend the following sites:

Lipo in a Box
Spanx
Silhouettes
Figleaves

Happy Shopping!

Tia Lyn is one of my favorite plus-size lingerie designers. Her designs are so gorgeous, including this floral chemise in a soft mesh fabric. What a beautiful addition to a little honeymoon wardrobe or a fall time pick-me-up!
Check out this chemise, available in sizes XL-3X.

If there’s one thing I hate, it’s a persistent cardio bounce coming straight from an unsupportive sports bra. While I haven’t had too much trouble finding a sports bra, I have had difficulty finding one that holds everything together for high-impact activities.
Sometimes it’s helpful to check out non plus-size sites to get inspiration. I know that some people don’t like to page through pages and pages of skinnies (um, myself included) but my About.com colleague’s site had just the right piece for us. Check out Take the Bounce Test & the referenced video on Cynthia Nellis’ site.
So far, my favorite …read more