Falling for Fall…

My favorite season is fall, hands down. Perhaps, because I was born in the cool month of October or perhaps because I  love the fact that I can sport clothes that fit the body without baring too much skin or needing a coat to cover it all up.

So, while everyone else is getting their summer gear I have my eye on whats going down for the autumn season.  Here are some finds that are must haves for my closet…and hopefully, they will be on sale by the time I go and make my  purchase!

Rocking this simple yet sophisticated scraf will jazz up my "subdued" outfits!

Very funky, just calls for some awesome accessories!

 

 

All items are from b&lu…check them out at: http://www.bandlu.com

A Curvy Diva’s Boycott

I love a sale and I love to travel.

And it is by no coincidence when I saw 70% off and travel in the same tweet, I clicked on the link provided so fast it took a while for the computer to catch up.  Okay maybe not that fast, but you get the point.  I landed on a site (name intentionally withheld) that indeed has some very cute clothes at about 30% off.  Not the 70% I sought, but I saw a few pieces that immediately caught my eye.  I have a few hangers in my closet that would like to meet some new friends and I had thought I had found a few to bring home. Until… I clicked on that little drop down button called “size”. 

*Sigh*

The largest size they offered was an XL and in their vocabulary and XL is a size 12.  Yes, an XL=12! WOW!  Needless to say, my size 20 didn’t belong on that site.  Clearly, the designers had no intention of my D-cup and full hips in their clothing.  Bummer.  I would have rocked it too!

So, what was next?  Just like every curvy gal does, I licked my wounds and I clicked on the navigation bar to check out their jewelry and handbags.  But for the first time, I felt like I was walking to the back of the bus, or looking for the “colored only” water fountain.  I realized that I didn’t want to be “satisfied” by the accessory aisle any longer.  Why should I have to settle when it’s clear that my curves aren’t welcomed or wanted?

When these clothes were made, they surely didn’t have me in mind.  From a business standpoint, I am not their target market.  They aren’t trying to reach me or people like me, they don’t spend their money making clothing in my size or even an iota of thought on how to serve the curvy community.  So, if they don’t want me, why should I spend a dime with them? 

So, I’m boycotting

No longer, will I purchase from retail establishments or designers that don’t reach out the mass community of women who are a size 14 or above.  I’m taking my money and putting towards those who take some time to consider women with curves.   No I’m not making a huge deal out of my personal boycott. I won’t picket or send emails to the offending parties. I will simply just allocate my funds towards those who cater to women like me.

So before you go shelling out your hard earned cash, think about whether the designer or store spent any money on you first.  Do they have clothes to fit your generous twists and turns?  Or, are you squeezing into the XL which is really made to fit a size 10 or 12? 

Oh, so what did I get? This cute little number courtesy of Baby Phat who has a plus size line: http://tinyurl.com/kj624e.  What do you think?

Introducing Dangerous Curves Ahead

Celebrating & Embracing Your Curves
Theme: Summer Love, Part 1
It’s Not Too Late To Have a Summer Ready Bod!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
WhyteStone Suites, Woodbridge

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Showroom: 12pm – 5pm

More than a lifestyle…it’s a movement! Don’t be left out!

Finally an event just for us!  If you’ve ever been to a fab event, but left feeling unfab because you couldn’t find the sizes to accommodate your graceful curves,
Dangerous Curves Ahead™ is for you!

Sip, Shop, Network, Learn & Enjoy

Featuring great vendors, the latest trends in clothing and accessories, lifestyle options and business opportunities all under one roof!
There is no event like it in Prince William County!
This is perfect for those of us who are tired of braving the traffic on I-95 and want to have a little fun a bit closer to home!

We are looking forward to 100 Curvy Diva’s coming thru our showroom for a day of shopping, pampering and fun!

Ticket Information

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Regular Tickets: $8.00
Includes entrance to showroom

VIP Tickets: $12.00
VIP’s get a swag bag worth of over $100 in products, samples and discounts!

VIP PLUS: $20.00
Includes 10%-20% off showroom prices and swag bag!
(Discount varies; see individual vendors for participating products and rates)

Vendor Investment:

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• $65.00 (6ft table included) + purchase of discounted ticket lot

§***$55.oo*** EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ~~GOOD THRU 6/10/09

• Promotional Package: Logo on printed materials $25.00

Each vendor will receive a 6ft table w/ table cloth.  If additional room is required, please ask in advance (subject to an additional fee).

Ticket Lot 1: (5 regular tickets, 3 VIP Tickets and 2 VIP Plus Tickets)
Ticket Lot 2: (10 regular tickets,) Discount Price: $55 (regular $80)
Ticket Lot 3: (8 regular tickets, 2 VIP Plus Tickets)  Discount Price: $75 (regular $104)

Vendors can sell tickets at the retail price and take the profit.  So if you opt for Ticket Lot 3, you make a potential $29 off of ticket sales (104-75=29).

Our paperless tickets allow us to save a few trees and make registration a breeze!  Simply send us the names of those who have purchased tickets and they will be added to the list.

Vendor Requirements:

All vendors are to abide by the following guidelines:

1. Offer 10%-20% off products/services on specific items  (or all items) for our VIP PLUS ticket holders
2. Contribute at least 50 items (samples, coupons, etc… (not business cards) to the Swag Bag
3. Promote the event by placing logo and link to site on webpage, blog, in email signature, etc…

Swag Bag Contributor

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Can’t make the event but would like to contribute to the Swag Bag?
You can send 25-50 items for use in our Fab Swag Bags.  Fee $25

Online Boutique Listing

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Get listed in our online shop.  You don’t have to be a vendor to get listed! But vendors do save 75% on the fee on this service!

Online Boutique Listing (non-vendor) $20

Online Boutique Listing (vendor) $5