New Sophisticated and Sexy Plus Size Dresses for Fall Fuels Hot Fashion Trend

Plus size clothing goes high fashion thanks to contemporary plus size designer Olivia Harper. Her fashion forward designs are setting the fall runways ablaze with her curve-flattering design techniques giving full-figured women more options for dressing sexy and sophisticated this season.

Orange County, CA (PRWeb) October 23, 2007 -- Mainstream fashion designers have traditionally churned out disappointing clothing options for plus size women. Consumer demand for stylish and trendy plus size clothing has grown dramatically over recent years. One designer who hits the mark when it comes to dressing curvy women on trend is Olivia Harper. Her sophisticated and sexy plus size dresses are making their online debut at Cherished-Woman.com, a popular e-retailer of upscale plus size women's clothing.

Olivia Harper designs her collection with graceful lines, sexy colors, intricate detail and superior construction which makes curvy women feel more feminine and confident. Her exceptional craftsmanship, lush fabrics and attention to detail make this designer a natural fit for Cherished-Woman.com's online boutique which was founded by former plus size model turned entrepreneur Nancy Baum.

"I am very pleased to add Olivia Harper to our collection. She has an innate sense for flattering curvy bodies," explains Baum. "When you put on an Olivia Harper dress you can see and feel the difference. If you demand the very best quality and fashion-forward designs then Olivia Harper is the designer for you."

In addition to new plus size dresses from Olivia Harper, Cherished-Woman.com's collection of upscale and trendy plus size clothing also features designer plus size fashion from Abby Z, Anna Scholz, Dominique De Sentino, Gayla Bentley, Jessica Svoboda, and Vikki Vi.

To be one of the first to own one of Olivia Harper's new plus size dresses or other popular designer labels visit Cherished-Woman.com. For a limited time only the company is offering free ground shipping to all domestic US customers.

About Cherished-Woman.com: Cherished-Woman.com, an Internet retailer of trendy plus size clothes, was founded by Nancy Baum, entrepreneur and former plus size model. The online boutique features high-end, designer plus size fashion aimed at bringing out the natural sex appeal of the modern woman, no matter what her dimensions. Cherished-Woman.com's collection of plus size designer clothes includes, Abby Z, Anna Scholz, Dominique De Sentino, Gayla Bentley, Jessica Svoboda, Olivia Harper, Vikki Vi and many more exciting designers lined up for 2007.

About Olivia Harper: Olivia Harper is a plus size women's contemporary clothing line. Olivia Harper embodies comfort and purity in all her garments. Olivia's signature style consists of lush fabrics and feminine silhouettes that flatter and enhance curves. Her designs are for all women with real figures who love fashion and who love to feel beautiful.

A Woman Plus

I am a woman of Beauty, Intelligence, Passion, Creativity, Reason, Humor, Love, Strength, Compassion and a person of Priceless Value. I live, laugh, love, create, fight, cry, struggle, and achieve. I am strong enough to lead and soft enough to care how we get there. I am a woman... plus.

This week marks some exciting developments as I launch a new website: A Woman Plus . It contains tips, shopping, hobbies, fun stuff, information and education for all kinds of women in all kinds of places. Feel free to submit your own ideas or stories... you'll receive a free gift for doing so! (plus a personal mention on the website and here on the blog!) So please stop by and visit and tell your friends about it. You'll be glad you stopped by.

Here's a teaser... visit the site for the full scoop!

Tip For The Week
Fall is falling and winter is coming and our wardrobe needs are changing every day. Here are ideas to keep up with the weather without having to buy new clothes every week.

1. Use A Scarf
It's amazing how much warmer you'll feel with something soft around your neck. And it's easy to tuck away when you're indoors. Here's an example:

from Fashion Scarves and Shawls

2. Wear a Camisole
The more you can keep the outside air from touching your skin, the less you will feel the chill. So go ahead and wear that sexy shirt. The extra layer underneath will keep you comfy. And if you get something silky and flirty, you'll get that extra boost of confidence all day.

3. Wear tights instead of pantyhose.
Tights aren't kidstuff anymore. When you're wearing a skirt or dress, the last thing you want is shivering, shaking legs. Tights can be to the waist, like pantyhose or they can be thigh-high. You can also try trouser socks instead of knee-highs if that's your thing. They come in all kinds of patterns, thicknesses, and colors. You can get serious and wear them to the office or get a little whimsy going and have a lot of fun with them.

4. Wear Closed-Toe or Peep-Toe Shoes
Last but not least, your shoes make a big difference. You don't have to give up fresh air just yet, but if you don't want the closed-toe shoes, try the peep-toes. You know, the ones that have just a little hole at the toe instead of open-toed shoes or sandals.

Available at Lane Bryant

One more thing..be sure to check out the fabulous clothes that fit us full-figured women and look great. We don't have to sacrifice fashion for fit anymore. Now you can have clothing that is as beautiful as you are. Shop here!

More later ....

LynnEllen

WWW.RIGHTFIT.COM

Lane Bryant wants to help you ROCK YOUR RIGHT FIT jeans. Beginning October 17, go to www.rightfit.com to register for your chance to win a RIGHT FIT MUSIC PACKAGE.

· TEN GRAND PRIZE WINNERS will take home a customized RF iPod (yellow, red or blue), DLO iBoom travel sound system, 120 eMusic Downloads, $500 Lane Bryant or Catherines Plus Sizes gift card and a pair of RIGHT FIT pants.

· TWENTY-FIVE FIRST PLACE WINNERS will get a custom MP3 Player, a $250 Lane Bryant or CATHERINES gift card and a pair of RIGHT FIT pants.

· FIFTY SECOND PLACE WINNERS will get a $50 Lane Bryant or CATHERINES gift card and a pair of RIGHT FIT pants.

· FIFTY THIRD PLACE WINNERS will get a $50 Lane Bryant or CATHERINES gift card.

Looking for REALLY Sexy Models

Tallahassee, FL/October 3, 2007 – The Phat & Phabulous Fashion Tour has teamed up with Dillard’s to hold auditions for plus-size models in Jacksonville, FL Oct. 5-7, 2007.
The Tour is looking for plus-size models of all ages, races and backgrounds to participate in runway fashion shows, photo shoots, travel assignments, community service and social networking.

This is an excellent opportunity to participate in the fashion tour that has been taking America by storm since its launch in spring 2007. While previous modeling experience is welcome, it is not necessary to participate in the events. Audition winners will be part of an elite modeling team, known as the “Phabby Girls,” representing the Phat & Phabulous organization headed by Lynda Moultry, author of “101 PlusSize Women’s Clothing Tips.”

Moultry is a former fashion editor and a specialty products editor for the Tallahassee Democrat, the daily newspaper in Tallahassee, FL. She is also a freelance style consultant and writer with a combined 15 years of experience.

“Working with plus-size women to help them realize their amazing potential is what this tour is all about,” said Moultry. “My book and all of the subsequent events that surround it aim to show plus-size women that there are so many different ways to flatter your curves and really showcasePhat & Phabulous is a full-service plus-size modeling and fashion organization. We specialize in plus-size fashion shows and events as well as event planning and promotion. The organization is headed by author Lynda Moultry, who penned "101 Plus-Size Women's Clothing Tips" (Lifetips). For more information, visit www.phatandphabulous.com. your personal style.

The tour is designed to show plus-size women that options for a stylish wardrobe are unlimited and that fashion can in fact be fun when you’ve got curves. With most mainstream trends now translating to larger sizes, the show features apparel such as colorful tunics, sexy wrap dresses, sophisticated denim, bright accessories, the hottest footwear and a revamped outlook on why being a plus-size woman means having the ability to be stylish, bold and phabulous!

For additional information on The Phat & Phabulous Fashion Tour and Lynda Moultry, visit the Web site at www.phatandphabulous.com.

ZAFU!!

Okay, here's the thing. I'm a plus-sized woman. I also like nice clothes and looking the best I can AND still be comfortable. All the way through. From undergarments to overcoats. I've been looking for stuff I can wear that isn't designed by a foreign man from materials I can't afford in a style that would look better on Twiggy. I want what looks good on ME. That means it has to fit my dimensions. Most people who are not "of size" don't see us as individuals, they see a group of people who need a lot of room in their clothing design. That is simply not true. We all have different shapes and can be very different sizes top and bottom as well.

Now enter ZAFU! Find your perfect jeans and bras in 3 minutes. The site is easy to navigate and the styles are great.

Wanna know what else?? IT'S NOT JUST FOR PLUS SIZES!

It is for WOMEN who want to look good and not sacrifice a good fit to do it.

Soooo....(I'm laughing now.) If I do lose that weight I keep talking
about, I can still be comfortable and look good at the same time.Check out ZAFU and let me know what you think.

Be Beautiful!

Plus Sized Women's Clothing

Plus Sized Women's Clothing has come a long way from the 'tent dress' and gaudy caftans that were the mainstay up until the 1970's. Fashionable clothing for plus size women have been consistently developing both in style and comfort over the last 30 years.

Catherine's, a widely successful merchant of plus sized womens clothing, has made it even easier to find clothing that fits right.

Press Release:
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- After receiving rave reviews from fashion bloggers and customers in cyberspace only weeks after hitting stores, Right Fit sizing technology finds it way to Catherines Plus Sizes, one of the leading plus-size retailers. Not only does the collection fit Catherines plus-size clientele, but is offered for those who have a hard time shopping at all -- the extended plus-size customer.

"We know a good fit when we see it," said LuAnn Via, president of Lane Bryant. "We are excited to have Right Fit sizing technology in our jeans, but we also wanted to offer Right Fit sizing in additional pant styles for the workplace and an evening out. Our customers are career women and we wanted to offer her career pants with Right Fit sizing so that she can look and feel great at work too."

Women come in different shapes and sizes and the Right Fit sizing system was developed to address the problems plus-size women experience when shopping for pants. Common fit problems include gaping waist bands, snug thighs, and loose-fitting areas around the hips. After years of research, a simple formula for finding the perfect fit was created, which will revolutionize the way women shop. It all boils down to three colors: Red, Yellow and Blue.

Right Fit Yellow: Straight from the waist through the hips.
Right Fit Red: Slightly curved from the waist to the hips.
Right Fit Blue: Small waist and fullest at the hips.
Right Fit sizing divides women into three distinct categories based on individual body shape and size - not just the size that fits your largest body part.

For the first time in more than 60 years, the most extensive sizing study was recently conducted over the course of three years using cutting edge technology to scan 14,000 plus-size women's bodies. With the assistance of the Intellifit machine, which records over 200,000 data points within ten seconds using low-powered radio waves, Intellifit measured thousands of women to paint a clear and precise picture of how their bodies are shaped. Based on the new design of hip/waist ratio in the construction of the pants, a woman's typical pant size can be completely different than what she has previously worn thus, a completely new sizing system was born. Right Fit sizing technology will be available in pant sizes 3 to 12 -- representing her size number to go along with her new color and customized shape.

Rightfit.com, an interactive website where customers can learn more about the technology behind Right Fit's products, will also include a quick and easy to use sizing calculator to help customers discover her size, shape and color.

The classic career pant with Right Fit sizing technology is available at Catherines in different colors: black, brown, charcoal, navy and pinstripe; and lengths: petite, average and tall.

For more information about Right Fit, please visit http://www.catherines.com or http://www.rightfit.com.

With over 450 stores, Catherines Plus Sizes, a subsidiary of The Charming Shoppes, Inc., provides stylish, high-quality fashion for plus-size women in sizes 16W-34W. Catherines offers a wide selection of apparel from career and casual to eveningwear - as well as a collection of accessories, lingerie and hosiery. For more information, log onto the Catherines website, http://www.catherines.com