Friday Fashionista

Save 75% on Clearance Items at Roamans

2006-09-05T21:08:00.000-07:00

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High Low Ruffle Dress now 19.24

Embroidered Sweater & Georgette Dress 32.49

Denim Jacket Dress 24.99

Romantic Floral Dot Dress 39.99

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2006-06-30T00:22:00.000-07:00

The Laws of Attraction

2006-06-25T05:40:00.000-07:00

10 Tips For Caring For Your Expensive Plus Size Swimsuits

2006-06-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

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If you have shopping recently for plus size swim suits, you may have experienced sticker shock. You can expect to pay from $60 to over $100 if you want a quality suit that will hold up for more than a couple of dips in the pool. Once you have found the style right for you, you will need to protect your investment. Here are the ten ways to keep you plus size swimsuits looking good throughout the season and beyond.

1. First, make sure that you purchase plus size swim suits that are made from chlorine resistant fabric. Most good brands, such as Speedo and Jantzen use only these types of fabrics for their suits. Chlorine resistant does not mean chlorine proof, but good swimsuit fabric should not fade or deteriorate quickly.

2. Look or a high Spandex content on the swimsuit tag. A suit that has a higher amount of this stretchy material will hold its shape longer and help keep bulges under control.

3. Buy at least two suits if you will be wearing swimwear more than two days in a row. Spandex requires about a day to dry thoroughly and return to its original shape.

4. Wash your swimsuit with mild detergent (use shampoo, in a pinch) after each use. It's not enough just to rinse it out because plain water will not remove chlorine or salt. Do not wring the water out of your suit. This can cause streaking and stretching.

5. Never place your swim suit in the washing machine and/or dryer. Both will deteriorate the Spandex and ruin the built-in bra cups. One of the main reasons that plus size suits are expensive is because of the sewn-in foundations, so always, hand wash your swimwear.

6. Stay out of hot tubs in a quality swim suit. The chemicals and heat will quickly destroy the fabric. If you are going to soak in a hot tub, wear a suit that you don't mind damaging.

7. Try not to sit on rough surfaces of beaches or pools. You can prevent snagging, pilling, and tearing by simply placing a towel beneath your bottom.

8. Don't hang dry your suit in the sun. After hand washing your suit, let it drip dry in a bath or laundry room. The sun will bleach the color and toughen the fabric.

9. Keep sunscreen on your skin and away from your suit. Some sunscreens will permanently stain swimwear.

10. Finally, buy the right suit for the right activity. Swimsuits that are designed for actual swimming or diving, not merely sunbathing, will generally be more durable than fashion suits.

by Christy Diaz
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2006-06-11T07:56:00.000-07:00

10 Tips To Improved Hair Care

2006-06-10T10:46:00.000-07:00

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Hair care is an important part of looking good and feeling good, both inside and out. There are an endless number of hair care products that promise to shape up, curl, straighten, moisturize and rejuvenate, but what is the best way to maintain healthy hair? Here are 10 tips to get you started.

If you notice split ends, have them trimmed. This will result in healthier hair and a better overall appearance. A trim is relatively inexpensive and should only take a matter of minutes at the local salon.

Use a low to medium heat on your hair dryer. Extreme heat can dry out the hair and cause the frizzies.

Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, which is not only bad for your skin, but can dry out your hair as well.

Many people suffer from dandruff. If you are one of the many, avoid scratching or rubbing the head as this will promote flaking. Instead, use a shampoo and/or conditioner that is especially designed to treat dandruff and eliminate flaking.

If you have thin hair, add a volumizing shampoo for added body. If you have thick hair, using a healthy shine shampoo will bring out the additional beauty.

Avoid harsh hair care products, which can dry out or damage the hair. In some cases, individuals have even experienced hair loss in using certain at-home perm and/or coloring treatment products. If you want to have this type of treatment done, have it done at the salon.

In choosing a salon, make sure that you opt for one that has been in business for awhile and has a clean, professional workspace.

Ask friends for referrals. If they have used a certain hair care product, which coincides with one that you are searching for, inquire about their experience. The same is true with salons, which are often best recommended by friends and family.

When brushing your hair, use soft strokes rather than those swiped in a hurry. A part of quality hair care is, just as the name implies, caring for your hair.

When using styling products, make sure that they do not overheat prior to using them on your hair. Extreme heat can and will damage the hair, not to mention the discomfort of a burn resulting from an overheated styling product.

The information contained in this article is to be used for reference only. It is not to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional hair care advice. Anyone who notices a concerning condition, relating to their hair, should consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and/or treatment.

To find out more about hair care, please visit our website at
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by Michael Perry

Facial Skin Care According to Skin Types

2006-06-08T20:22:00.000-07:00

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Facial Skin Care According to Skin Types by Natalie Aranda

Beauty and makeup tips are available everywhere - on newspapers and magazines, or on hundreds of beauty websites. The beauty of healthy and glowing skin, however, can not be replaced by any makeup techniques. The most important thing you can do is be responsible to your skin. Wash your face gently twice a day, don't use harsh products unless medically necessary, and avoid the sun.

Besides daily simple skin care, facial skin care products are also essential to keeping your beauty and preventing aging and other skin problems. Before selecting the right skin treatment for you, it is necessary to determine your skin type. There are five main skin types and different facial skin care products for every one of them, depending on your skin type the skin treatment will vary. Normal skin, dry skin and oil skin are the three most common skin types.

Normal skin type does not feel or look dry or oily, and looks fresh, clean and comfortably smooth after washing. The pores of normal skin type are visible but not large or clogged although occasionally they may break out in spots. For normal type skin, a gentle foaming facial wash accompanied by mild massaging is enough for basic care. A set of facial skin care products, designed for this type of skin, are applied after washing your face. You may want to include a refreshing facial toner.

Dry skin has a papery and thin texture with fine pores. After washing, it feels extremely dry and tight though it practically does not break out in spots. But by mid-day, flaky patches may appear if you didn't use a proper dry skin treatment. Dry skin needs special facial skin care products like creamy cleansers instead of soap. Dry skin treatment requires extra attention and efforts than normal skin. For instance, the cleanser must be left on the skin for several minutes before sweeping it away with cotton. Splashing cold water onto your face or using a thick cream moisturizer will be very helpful throughout the entire day.

Oily skin type looks and feels very greasy and its texture is coarse and thick with large and visible pores. Although it feels fine after washing it in the morning, the skin looks shiny and usually breaks out in spots by mid-day. Because the nature of oil skin, most facial skin care products, not especially designed for oily skin, are useless. A gentle foaming facial wash and an astringent lotion are basic for oil skin, along with a light oil-free moisturizer. Make sure to absorb the excess of the skin care products with a tissue to avoid the shiny appearance of your face.

You only have one face, so baby it.

About the Author
Natalie Aranda writes on health, beauty and makeup tips.

Slimming Fashion Tips for Plus Size Women

2006-06-06T19:05:00.000-07:00

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We all want to look our best, whether we're short and slim or tall and heavier. Here are a few tips I've collected for plus size women that will help us look our best.

Pants

Choose pants that are long enough for you. If your pants are too short, it visually cuts the length of your legs. The longer your legs look, the slimmer they'll appear.

Also choose pants that fit you well, not too tight or clingy. Fabrics that are too thin tend to cling to your legs and reveal bumps we'd rather keep out of sight.

Choose pants that are either boot cut, wider legged or flared at the bottom. The boot cut is slimming, while the wider cuts also add a slimming effect by keeping a visual straight line from our hips to our ankles. The worst choice would be a tight, tapered pant leg bottom as this enhances the width of your hips and thighs.

Capri pants are very slimming as well if they're the right length. Choose a style where the bottom of the pant ends a few inches above your ankles but below the widest part of your calves.

Skirts

Choose skirts that rest just above your knees. A mid-calf skirt cuts the length of your legs and draws eyes to the thickest part of your lower legs.

Again, proper fit is key here. Something too tight will visually enhance and draw attention to bulges that we'd rather not publicize. Also look for skirts that fit below the waistline if you have a thick waist.

Bras

A well fitted bra is a must for every woman. Not only to give support and comfort, but a too tight bra can pop out those back rolls like nobody's business!

If your cup size is not too large, consider trying a sports bra for a comfier fit that has adequate support. No wires here ladies!

Colors

Choose darker colors for areas you don't want the eyes to focus on and brighter colors for places you want to accentuate. Darker colors such as black and navy are very slimming and should be in every woman's closet.

Dressing from head to toe in one color is also very slimming as it makes a person look taller. Matching your pantyhose to the color of your shoes and skirts helps achieve this look.

Patterns

Stay away from large patterns and look for vertical stripes - thin is best. Thin stripes help give the illusion of length. Adding length helps give the illusion of a longer body, which helps you look thinner. Small, delicate prints can also be very flattering.

Fit

If your clothing is too tight, it accentuates and magnifies all flaws. If our clothing is too loose and baggy, we think we're hiding our size but the opposite actually happens: we magnify our size.

So many tips to keep in mind when shopping for new clothes! But the key points to remember are proper fit and visually lengthening fashions. We have so many options now in plus size fashions that we can find exactly what works best for our body types.

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Swimwear and Free Shipping, Old Pueblo Traders!

2006-06-02T14:57:00.000-07:00

Old Pueblo Traders offers free shipping! Get in the Swim of Things with these plus size swimsuits from Old Pueblo Traders. Sizes up to size 24W.

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2006-05-19T04:48:00.000-07:00

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2006-05-12T23:02:00.000-07:00

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Easy Pullover Dress $39.99

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Black and White Capri Outfit $49.99

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Save 25% to 30% at Catherines, new coupons

2006-05-06T05:25:00.000-07:00

Save 25% to 30% at Catherines Mother's Day Sale May 3-14 No coupon required
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Save 75% on Plus Size Fashions at Roamans

2006-04-29T06:08:00.000-07:00

Scoop - Save up to 75% on clearance items at

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   Duster Pantsuit was 59.99 now 24.99
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   Peachskin Jacket Dress now 29.99
   Keyhole Skirt Suit now 24.99

2006-03-10T09:04:00.000-08:00

Scoop - Great Sales at Lane Bryant and Jessica London on Plus Size Womens Clothing
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Many Items on Sale at Lane Bryant
Tunic was $49.50 now $29.99.

Trouser Gauchos was $49.50 now $29.99

Paisley Tunic was $49.50 now $29.99

Many Items on Sale at Jessica London

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Silk Print Dress now 29.99

Washed Linen Dress now 9.99

Embroidered Dress now 15.99

Silk Jacket Dress now 29.99

2006-03-03T08:44:00.000-08:00

The Friday Fashionista Looks at Makeup and Foundation
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A number of makeup brands claim to produce the best coverage for your face. For day use, a sheer coverage is best, one that matches your skin tone. For evening use, a heavier consistency may be chosen, to add color to your complexion. Check out the best makeup picks below at CosmeticMall.com

A thin film of liquid foundation is best for a natural look and is commonly used for daily application. Liquid foundation can be water based, for oily skin, or oil based for dry, normal or combination skin. Most women can use a foundation with yellow undertones, although it is available in pink and orange undertones.

Cream foundation is available in compacts and sticks and is the type used by most makeup artists because it covers the skin well and gives a flawless finish.

Powder foundation is suitable for women with oily skin and in geographic locations where the humidity is quite high. These foundations can be applied as cream to powder or as powder. They give a dry fresh faced look to the skin.

Check out the best makeup picks below at CosmeticMall.com

Vitalumierie Satin Smoothing Fluid Makeup. Delivers a young, radiant look. Lines, wrinkles and imperfections seem to be erased. Ultra-gliding fluid provides buildable coverage. $50.00
Teint Compact Creme Universel

An absolute fresh compact cream foundation. Helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and covers up small surface imperfections effectively. SPF15 offers optimal protection against the sun. Creates a natural & light coverage noticeably. $48.00
Double Perfect Compact
Matte Reflecting Powder Makeup. Provides a flawless matte finish effortlessly. Super light, long-lasting wet/dry formula uses light reflecting pigments to minimize the appearance of lines. Use dry for sheer coverage, or with lightly moistened sponge for a long-lasting, velvety matte finish. $46.00

2006-02-23T12:20:00.000-08:00

The Friday Fashionista looks at $25.00 and less fashions
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Looking for an excuse to shop? See the following fashion picks all under $25.00!

Womens Belted Shimmer Tunic at Walmart.com $19.94

Womens Embroidered Cargo Pant at Walmart.com $22.94

Womens Shrug at Walmart.com $16.94

Black Studded Tassel Bag at Torrid.com. $22.00

Gunmetal Metallic Bag at Torrid.com. $22.00

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Rocker Tee at Torrid.com. $22.00

> > Fiorucci Round Handle Siver Metallic bag at Target.com was $34.99 now $17.49

> >Mossimo Peep Toe Pump at Target.com $22.99