Plus size models protest at Fashion Week

After being shut out of this years Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, plus size models rallied together to peacefully protest.  The models wore shirts saying things like "We <3 real women" and "I <3 my curves"

Designer Alex Perry was defiant about his right to choose what type of model to use.  "Nobody is going to tell me how to pick models."

And no one should be able to.

Spring Trend: Soft

The 'soft' trend can be used for any article of clothing or accessory.  Try jersey, cashmere, or even silk.  (or even a blend that feels similar, for those of us with a tight budget) 

•  Pair a feathery skirt with a tailored jacket
• An elaborate neckline with a straight mini
• A grounded edgy shoe

Where you can find your soft items:

Lane Bryant

http://www.lanebryant.com/apparel-accessories/tops/sleeveless-camis/pintuck-button-front-shell/4018c4019c335p58285/index.pro


This pintuck shell would look great under a soft cardigan

Torrid

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/store/product.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036088&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442228639&bmUID=1272921927406
This is the hot new tap silhouette that offers a softer and dressier feel than jeans

Evans

http://www.evans.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=20554&storeId=12553&categoryId=206527&parent_category_rn=&productId=1520068&langId=-1

Evans is a really great place to find trendy plus size clothes (and even wide shoes) but unfortunately it is in the UK so you have to order online.

Evans

http://www.evans.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=20554&storeId=12553&categoryId=193989&parent_category_rn=69595&productId=1672228&langId=-1

Maurices

http://www.maurices.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4059833

Maurices

http://www.maurices.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3935565

 Old Navy


http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=39651&vid=1&pid=732681&scid=732681002

Plans for the Week

This week I want to take some of Springs major trends. I even slapped together some sloppy hotsheets for examples (I don't have photoshop unfortunately)of the trends and where you can purchase something of your own.

-Brittanie

Great News!!!!
[well, for me. =)]
I was just accepted to the Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising Masters program at Ohio University! Back to Athens I go.

LB Commercial

I thought I would share....this is just a sneak peek.
The uncut versions will be on during American Idol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMxyZQfMmM4

So, I have been experiencing some issues with my internet connection....I guess that is what you get for living in BFE. For the record, HughesNet satellite internet only works half the time....ugh. But, It is doing great today so I will be back later.
=)
Britt

Plus-Size Models on the Runway

I wanted to post this when it was....relevant, but I didn't have a blog then. So, here it is now. =)

Remember when Canadian designer Mark Fast told his staff that he was going to use 3 women who were sizes 10-12 in his runway show and 2 members of his team quit 'in disgust'?



Well this year he came back bigger and better. Fast used several "plus-size" (real size) women who walked along side the usual runway models.

What do you think about using real women in fashion ads and on the runway?