Soooo.....I was reading a silly little comment tonight on loosing weight to save on the cost of gas (heard on the news) and while that was funny all in itself... then a comment was posted (jokingly) that overweight people always drive and thin people walk more.. Ohh..OK.. RIGHT!

I just had to say.. haha! Yanno.. when I observe "walkers" in my neighborhood.. it's not the thin ladies I see out there... especially this time of year...they get too cold too quick in this brisk air to walk outside like the beautiful curvy ladies do!

We can take a walk in the middle of winter... I see it all the time! I see thin ladies rushing from their car.. inside.. brrr too cold.. no heat...no padding!

Now some of you might think my take on the subject is equally insane, but hey.. that's just my take! (smile)

Kathy's Personal Favorite Customer Comment of the Week:

"I just received my last purchase from you and besides the fact that I got it at bargain basement price it is prettier then the picture---I believe that this was my 14th purchase from you and I appreciate all the perks that you have provided--but this blouse is not only pretty and of good great quality but the design of it is slimming and very elegant and--I am so grateful that I found your listings--it has made a big change in my wardrobe and my acceptance of being a plus-size lady--keep providing these garments-you have no idea how many ladies lives you have changed for the better just by allowing us to accept ourselves as we are and to announce to the world that we are curvy and feminine and proud of it--TY Karin"

I wanted to share this heart-warming email I received in hopes that it provides an inspiration to other curvy ladies out there! ~ Kathy ~

The Art of Dressing for Your Body Shape Made Simple....

OVAL:
You Have a Fuller Bustline and a Less Defined Waist With More Narrow Shoulders and Legs.

Main goal: Draw Attention Away From the Midriff / Tummy Area. ~ Redirect the Eye to Your Face or Legs.

* Wear shoulder pads to create the illusion of a small waist and draw attention upward.

* Create strong, vertical lines using long jackets over short or straight shirts.

* V-necks and long necklaces are flattering for you.

* Avoid high heels with short hemlines and tight waistlines that emphasize a prominent midriff.


HOURGLASS:
You Have Basically Balanced Shoulders and Hips With a Smaller, Well-Defined Waist.

Main goal: Maintain Your Natural Balance While Accenting Your Waist. ~ Select Soft Flowing Lines in 
                       Any Combination of Prints or Solids.

* Define your waist by wearing dark belts on light fabrics and blouson tops with straight or full skirts.

* Drop-waist styles are flattering for you as well as jackets cropped above the waist.

* Avoid tent dresses or any styles that have only a minimal amount of shape.


RECTANGLE:
You Have Roughly the Same Width at the Shoulders, Waist and Hips.

Main goal: Create the Illusion of a Waistline.

* Reduce the straightness and boxiness of your shape by wearing clothes that suggest a waistline and are unstructured.

* You can wear any combination of prints, patterns and solids as well as a variety of silhouettes. 

* Drop-waist styles are flattering and a great choice for you.

* Add interest at the neckline with bright jewelry or scarves.

* Avoid oversized tent dresses or any styles that have only a minimal amount of shape.


TRIANGLE:
You Have More Narrow Shoulders and a Smaller Bustline With Wider Hips and Legs.

Main goal: Create a Visual Balance Between Your Narrow Upper Body and Wider Lower Body.

* Use shoulder pads, embellishment and accessories to draw attention to your upper body. Ruffled collars 
   and bold jewelry draw the eye upward.

* Hips and thigh areas should be deemphasized by wearing dark solids or small prints or using silhouettes 
   that flow smoothly and gracefully over the lower body.


INVERTED TRIANGLE:
You Have Slightly Wider Shoulders and a Larger Bustline With Narrow Hips and Legs.

Main goal: Create a Visual Balance Between Wider Upper Body and Narrow Lower Body.

* Wear fuller bottoms in prints, bright colors, and flared or pleated skirts.

* Wear darker, less embellished tops to minimize the wide upper body.

* Choose heavier, chunky shoes and keep accessories close to the face.

* Avoid shoulder pads or wear only small ones.

Ahhh...Autumn! This time of year always makes me smile.. I love seeing all the pumpkins around... brisk air, but not too cold just yet... pumpkin pie... hot apple crisp and crock pot meals.. ahhh... I do love Autumn! I am fortunate enough to live in the Northeast.. we are surely known for our blessings of Autumns changing colors... The leaves on the trees range from yellows and orange to bright fiery reds.. sucha pretty sight to see!

As the leaves change color and the temperatures turn cool... so does our wardrobe... It's time to pack away our pretty pastel summer blouses, capris and shorts.. 

What's Hot This Fall


PURPLE: Purple Hues Look Great on Curvy Figures ~  From Light Lilac to Deep Plums ~  Indulge in at least One Purple Item this Fall for a Pop of Fresh Color.


CLASSY BLACK: Pack Away the Pastels -->  Black is Back and Bigger than Ever this Fall... Slimming and Versatile, Always in Style in Classic Black!


CHOCOLATE: Not Just For Dessert! From Deep Chocolate Browns to Light Cocoa --> All the Hues and Shades of Chocolate-Brown Are Not Only Slimming But Also Very Sexy.


STEEL-BLUE: This Is One of My Very Favorite Autumn Colors and It's HOT! Not Navy-Blue, Not Powder-Blue, Not Light-Blue, But Cool Steel-Blue --> A "Must Have" For This Fall!