‘He is the champion of big women, a man who has idolized obesity.’ Praise indeed and well deserved. But who is this man? He is an inspiring artist from the Ivory Coast called Augustin Kassi. He is a ‘painter like no other, an artist who plays with shapes and curves as nobody else does.’ Undeniably, he is one of the best artists in Africa who currently has an exhibition in Abidjan showcasing his voluptuous curvy women.
May
15
Augustin Kassi champions strong women through his art
May
14
Plus size blog : meet the blogger and stylist Chastity Garner
Have you heard about Chastity Garner yet ? If not, you are definitely missing something. This young American woman owns a blog, The Curvy Girl’s Guide to Style, in which she demonstrates how fashionable and stylish curvy women can be. We find her example inspirational, and you seem to think the same way : last week, we published a few pictures from Chastity’s blog on our Plus Size Tall Facebook page and the reactions were very enthusiastic!
May
13
Spanx for men reviews: What Amazon customers has to say about the underwear
Us ladies have known for a very long time that the ultimate Hollywood secret is a pair of Spanx pants underneath that curve-fitting dress. But did you know that there was a male equivalent available, often dubbed Manx? We’ve checked out the Spanx for men reviews to see what Amazon customers have to say about the range, as paying customers take to the site to offer their Spanx for men reviews.
May
13
Fashion Bug offers discounts on plus size swimwear
Fashion Bug is offering huge discounts on plus size swimwear, and with the American company now shipping to the UK, it’s all about bagging a stylish Summer bargain. Fashion Bug is all about looking good whilst spending less, and are offering a huge range of poolside attire which will have you looking and feeling incredible.
May
13
OneStopPlus USA launches junior plus size clothing section
Finding plus size junior clothes can be a real struggle. Main brands seem to avoid junior plus size clothing collections. Perhaps because it is hard to offer all of the varying sizes required for a children’s range, as parents we all know our children are growing and changing shape sometimes on a weekly basis. Or perhaps because of the criticism that comes with junior plus size ranges…encouraging child obesity blah blah blah! So when a junior tab appears on OneStopPlus USA [site: www.onestopplus.com] it becomes exciting.
May
12
BrylaneHome offers Plus+Size Living solutions
BrylaneHome is an innovative, value-conscious American based website which has everything needed to brighten up your home. Their Plus+Size Living section in particular is a hit, with a huge range of products specifically designed for overweight men and women.
May
12
The Fatkini revolution, will you take part?
Vogue Curvy has described it as a political act; some don’t like the term but wholeheartedly agree with this ‘phenomenon’. What am I talking about? Fatkini. Now, Fatkini is not a plus size bikini but girls who are taking back the right to wear a bikini proudly without feeling like they need to cover up. Fatkini girls want to show their bodies as they are, the bodies of happy, confident people.
May
12
Online store BigMansLand offers wide choice of tall t shirts for men
American based online store BigMansLand is offering a brilliant selection of tall t shirts for men, with a wide variety of graphic prints and logos. With sizes ranging upto 6X for shirts and upto a size 60 for pants, they cater for big and tall in style.
May
11
Online plus size lingerie retailer FullBeauty bets heavy on Comfort Choice bras
Comfort Choice bras are designed to be innovative, comfortable and affordable, whilst still maintaining a fashionable feel which you’ll want to show off. The brand has come to American plus size lingerie retailer FullBeauty, who have a wide range of Comfort Choice bras on show.
May
10
McDonald’s Fruitfizz defies the Public Health Responsibility Deal calorie reduction pledge
Earlier this year the health secretary Andrew Landsley announced the Public Health Responsibility Deal calorie reduction pledge in a bid to fight obesity. The idea is to cut five billion calories a day from the nation’s diet. However the pledge from the food industry is only voluntary and several organisatios are not going to sign up as they believe their own systems in place are adequate. But are they?
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