Paris fashion week STYLE AND THE CITY - Paris Street style and Fashion week

Paris fashion week : un sourire et pourtant ça devient hard core | STYLE AND THE CITY - Paris Street style and Fashion week:

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Street fashion pics from one of my favorite street fashion blogger!

Okay I admit it....

Both I and my sister are gagga over Downton Abbey.

Looks like we aren't the only ones. Check out Ralph Lauren's show - he's all in!



I admit that some of the tweeds were a bit too tweedy for me. But the suits and the dresses! Baby, when do we have tea! :-)

The Best Jeans for Your Body Type - Yahoo! Shopping

The Best Jeans for Your Body Type - Yahoo! Shopping:

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The Modeling Agency of My Dreams | YouLookFab

The Modeling Agency of My Dreams | YouLookFab:

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An absolutely awesome concept - and high time!

16 Instantly Flattering Coats, Perfect For Your Body Shape: Fashion: glamour.com

16 Instantly Flattering Coats, Perfect For Your Body Shape: Fashion: glamour.com:

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And speaking of coats - Pam over at Over 50 Feeling 40 is sporting the classic trench:

Classic Visiblity: The Trench

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PLUS Model Magazine's Katya Zharkova cover highlights body image in the fashion industry | Mail Online

PLUS Model Magazine's Katya Zharkova cover highlights body image in the fashion industry | Mail Online:

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The pictures along says it all...Time to stop letting the fashion industry drive the body size / body image conversation!

Kathy Griffin, 51 and Proud, Tells Women in Hollywood to 'Cut the S---' and Admit Their Ages - The Hollywood Reporter

Kathy Griffin, 51 and Proud, Tells Women in Hollywood to 'Cut the S---' and Admit Their Ages - The Hollywood Reporter:

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Okay the language is a bit rough (this is Kathy Griffin after all) - but the truth she is telling needs to be heard!

ADVANCED STYLE: Advanced Style Tips For The New Year

ADVANCED STYLE: Advanced Style Tips For The New Year:

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Great tips from a lady who obviously knows what she's talking about! ;-)

eloquii by The Limited – Plus Size Clothing, Women’s Clothes & Designer Dresses

eloquii by The Limited – Plus Size Clothing, Women’s Clothes & Designer Dresses:

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Okay - when did THIS happen? :-O

From Body Scan To Body Form: Sizing A Clothing Line : NPR

From Body Scan To Body Form: Sizing A Clothing Line : NPR:

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ADVANCED STYLE: Do We Lose The Longing For Self-Expression As We Age?

ADVANCED STYLE: Do We Lose The Longing For Self-Expression As We Age?:

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Here It Is: Versace for H&M, the Complete Collection – Fashionista: Fashion Industry News, Designers, Runway Shows, Style Advice

Here It Is: Versace for H&M, the Complete Collection – Fashionista: Fashion Industry News, Designers, Runway Shows, Style Advice:

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Well ladies what do you think? I'm already loving the leather jacket and the handbags! ;-)

Menopudge killed my wardrobe: 3 magic solutions

Menopudge killed my wardrobe: 3 magic solutions

I LOVE this wise lady's tips on how to face that inevitable body change that hits with menopause...

So say like me....

You love the Mulberry Baywater....

Heritage Mulberry Satchel - $1,500.00 But you just don't have $1,500.00 bucks for a handbag. Well how about this beauty to give you that look....

Etiene Aigner Venice Leather Flap Tote - $185.00 A price a bit easier to swallow no?

I happen to be a big fan of Etiene bags - I've owned a couple and I've loved them. So needless to say I'm thrilled to find a bag in that line that also has the look of the Mulberry...I think I've found my birthday gift to myself! ;-)

The A to Z of Fall Fashion in Plus Sizes |

The A to Z of Fall Fashion in Plus Sizes |:

'via Blog this' Loving the concept of an online fashion mag! Especially for "niche" markets - like plus size fashion (why when everyone keeps saying everyone is overweight, a paper mag dedicated to covering plus size fashion can't make the grade I don't know - denial much everyone?). Check it out! (Oh and the clothes are fab too! ;-) )

H&M and Zara Duke It Out for U.S. Online Sales While Urban Outfitters Moves on Facebook - Forbes

H&M and Zara Duke It Out for U.S. Online Sales While Urban Outfitters Moves on Facebook - Forbes:

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Interesting....especially for folks that don't live near to a city where these two fashion powerhouses have stores!

A Bigger Closet: A Little Bling Dresses Up Basics

A Bigger Closet: A Little Bling Dresses Up Basics:

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I'm terrible at adding bling to my outfits - which probably explains why my dressing is so plain!

But I love this pretty necklace - a simple way to add a bit of flash to your outfit!

What Size Are You, Really? The Truth Behind Vanity Sizing - Fashion + Beauty on Shine

What Size Are You, Really? The Truth Behind Vanity Sizing - Fashion + Beauty on Shine:

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This can't be said enough. Size doesn't matter! FIT DOES!

As anyone who reads here knows...

I've got a hate on for Banana Republic's "no fatties here" choice to not sell plus sized clothes. So I rarely feature or comment on them.

But I find this outfit so charming, classic and so easily adaptable for the 50+ gal that I'm calling a short truce...



Check out all the pieces that make up this simple but elegant outfit here...

Women's Apparel: new arrivals | Banana Republic:

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If you're the "right" size this could be a great fall addtion to your wardrobe!

Okay truce over! ;-)