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The number of plus-size women in America (and the world) is actually increasing and yet the number of plus-size apparel sales are going down. Is it because of the bad economy or is it because of the current trends? Lisa Orkin Emmanuel, an Associated Press Writer, dishes on the declining sales in the plus-size market……
So, I just learned that CBS has a new drama series called The Good Wife, starring Julianna Margulies and Chris Noth. (You know, Mr Big from Sex And The City??!!) Margulies plays a wife and mother who must assume full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband’s very public sex scandal…
Image via CrunchBase I have been invited to join Gilt!!!! You don’t know what Gilt is? It’s ok, I didn’t know either, until a while ago. Gilt is a “members-only site for fashion enthusiasts”, as they describe it. “Gilt Groupe provides access, by invitation only, to men’s and women’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at…
Birthday Bash Giveaway #1 Enter for a chance to win 1 bottle of Skin MD Natural + SPF 15. Birthday Bash Giveaway #2 Enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 copies of Jodi Picoult’s new book “Handle With Care”. Birthday Bash Giveaway #3 Enter for a chance to win a Blue & Green…
Clip in Touch recently debuted their Facebook Video Evite Application that allows you to customize short clips with music, audio, and images to send to your friends. The company mascot, Blingi, can be seen here Rapping about his views on the new Facebook application: The goal is to bring a new level of interaction and…
A faithful reader here on The Fashionable Housewife recently informed me about a cool new site, www.ShopYourShape.com, where you can actually plug in your measurements and have it Calculate Your Body Shape. While the site is fairly reliable for calculating your measurements and determining your most possible body shape, the outfit suggestions leave a lot…
Article By Dr. Mercola There’s little doubt that a bra is an important support device, particularly for women with large breasts who may suffer serious discomfort and even pain otherwise. However, wearing certain types of bras might not be in your best interest. In fact, if you’re in the habit of wearing the most popular…
New Mineral Powders from Physicians Formula promises to instantly deliver a natural and youthful-looking glow. We test out 2 of their new products to see if this is true. Mineral makeup has become a bit of beauty trend, but it’s hard to know which brand to buy. Most women are buying mineral powder makeup in…
Pretty by Elizabeth Arden Every day, everywhere. Every woman wants to feel pretty. This extraordinary fragrance will do just that. Whether you are home taking care of the kids, at work, or having a night on the town, Pretty by Elizabeth Arden you’ll feel as pretty as ever! Pretty is a spirited floral fragrance of…
I am! I am!! I’m so excited and I can’t wait!! If you have no idea what I’m talking about, read You Must Go See ‘Confessions Of A Shopaholic’! In that post we have some exclusive pictures from the movie. You can also check out Award-Winning Costume Designer Patricia Field who designed all the clothes…
DRESSING SHOPAHOLIC Award-Winning Costume Designer Patricia Field Sizes Up the Film Filmmakers knew that a film like “Confessions of a Shopaholic” required brilliant costuming. Enter Patricia Field. Photo Credit: Craig Blankenhorn/The Kobal Coll “Patricia Field is one of the great costume designers,” says producer Jerry Bruckheimer. “She’s always been ahead of the curve, finding new…
In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping—a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can’t quite get her foot in the door—until ironically, she snags a job as a columnist for a financial magazine published…
In my last post about Sensa, I told you all that I wanted get down to 120lbs before February 1st. At that time, I weighed 121lbs. For some bizarre reason though, this weekend I gained a pound and can’t seem to lose it! I got on the scale this morning and it said 122lbs. That’s…
Photo Credit: Rex Features Finally! After weeks and week of speculation over what Mrs. Obama would wear to the Inaugural Ball, we finally got to lay eyes on the amazing gown designer by none other than Jason Wu. (Click Images To Enlarge) Photo Credits: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images The gorgeous asymmetrical gown of white adorned with…
Here’s the video of the inauguration in case you missed it… We love the fabulous outfit Mrs. O chose to wear today. Michelle Obama’s Inauguration dress was designed by Isabel Toledo, a Cuban-born American fashion designer based in New York. What do you think? Take our poll and then share your thoughts in the comments!…
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