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Men never understand why women have a hard time shopping for clothes. What they don’t get is that clothes need to be a perfect fit, in addition be reasonably priced, fashionable and bespeaks our personalities. If “normal” women have a hard time finding the perfect LBD (little black dress), what more the women who belong to the special sizes’ category – petites and plus sized? I belong to the plus-sized category and I am grateful that plus size fashion has grown leaps and bounds the past few years. Before I would cry in frustration how plus-sized clothes seem to cater to the elderly women and not women who have a career and wish to be still trendy!

Shopping online has also saved from countless tears – things are so easily bought online, I just need to make sure I know your current size or check  their size chart. Different manufacturers may cut their garments a little differently, so your size may not be the same in all lines of clothing that you look at. Plus I order way before I actually plan to use it to make time for shipping and/or returns.

I have realized a secret though: One secret to women looking so nice, even when a larger size, are the undergarments. Body shapers and shapewear can hide the troubled areas and accent the curves. Women today are in love with their bodyshapers.  INVEST ON ONE.

For online stores, check out Fashion by Elvi (http://www.elvi.co.uk/). They currently offer 20% off selected Spring and Summer Collections. I personally like their Nautical Range. (They have the Tuscany, Nautical and Monochrome collection in their Spring-Summer lines)

I am rooting for these:

The tops are very “classic” nautical clothes. I love the blue piping and the fabric falls softly in the body, draping instead of hunching.

These accessories rock too:

I think we are the only ones in our neighborhood who does not have cable TV yet. I have been looking for a reliable Satellite TV Provider ever since we moved two years ago and still, no such luck. It’s a good thing that DIRECTV is set to be offered here soon, I vastly prefer it over cable for the ff. reasons:

• Over 130 full time HD channels
• More sports channels (for the husband)
• DVR scheduler

There are packages offered by DirectSatTV.com that are affordable. We just need to make sure we choose the best package for our family.

I would always choose the package with the DVR though, since I know I wouldnt be able to squeeze in some tube time between cartoons and NFL!

I have never imagined that the wedding industry here in the country would get this big. When I got married five years ago, it was (in my opinion) big and thriving already. But now it has become its own industry, literally. Wedding photographers are at par with international photographers and are quite in demand for out of the country weddings too. Wedding designers, especially the ones that have great feedback from real brides, are always fully booked. Wedding Dresses have always been one of the highlights in a wedding. After all, the bridal march really is for the bride. She should look radiant! There are new bridal gowns at Boncy Boutique, I noticed that vintage dresses are making a comeback, think 20s to 50s with lace, tulle and headpieces.

Bridesmaid Dresses have taken a clean look with simple lines and an accent like a brooch or a matching headpiece (or bag).I especially like how bridesmaid dresses have gone short and how brides have experimented with lots of color (think rich tones and bright hues, even black has been used!)

Spring/Summer 2010 Prom Dresses deserve a special mention too. I wish I had access to the dresses out these days when I had my prom. Everything just looks fun and comfortable enough for dancing without losing the style and elegance needed for a ball. It also seems prom dresses have been inspired by Latin fashion also, think flamenco dresses.

The summer collection takes on a Mediterranean look for Folded & Hung.

Jellybean your favorite ladies’ apparel store gives you a sweet summer promo! Buy 1 of any selected tops, jackets, dresses, skirts and colognes and get your 2nd item at 50% off! Promo period is from Feb.26 to April 4, 2010!

It’s folded&hung’s flip-flops sale! Just in time for summer to show some skin! Buy 2 pairs for only 300pesos! It’s a must have! So strut your way to the beach in those fabulous folded&hung flip-flops! Sale period is from Feb. 26 to April 26, 2010!

I was about to decide on a Madison or a Peyton (in leather of course) after getting a Zoe, but I just fell in love with Kristin:

Girls, meet my new love, the Coach Kristin Rouched Leather Drawstring Hobo:

I was browsing the purse forum looking for something I can set my eyes on, perhaps if I win the lottery when I saw this. It is part of the Spring 2010 Collection and it still costs an arm and a leg (maybe if I get maimed and file for disability insurance I can afford it) but oh lala, you should see the ladies who have taken pictures with their bag on their shoulders – the slouchy sexy classic look is there!

I personally prefer the navy leather bag (yes it’s leather) but that chalk one is also something else. That bag is something that can be used with jeans or a dress and since its leather it can last for a loooong time.

It measures 17″ x 15″ x 3″ and it retails for $498.

I know that the Juno leather is not new to Coach, but here the rouched and draw string detail highlights the supple and saturated color of the premium Juno leather. The fine-grain gently tumbled cowhide bag actually only asks for $498.00. You could expect such a LV or Gucci designer bag to priced over one thousand US dollars. We do pay for the brand value. This Coach bag measures 17.75 inches long, 15.25 inches high and 3.5 inches wide. It makes the bag modest sized with elegant appealing. The bag has inside zip pockets for cell phone and PDA. Besides, it has two side pockets for holding other essentials. The bag features hidden magnetic snap closure for security

I have only seen Long Beach, California in movies and pictures yet I know that when the time comes and given the opportunity, I would like to explore it on my own. I have seen great vacation deals for Southern California at BookCheapandGo.com and it is indeed very tempting! They offer cruises that travel along Long Beach that are called Carnival Pack and Go – it’s supposed to be fun and informative.

So what do you do in Long Beach? I did my own research (in Google of course) and came up with this itinerary:

1. Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific
You get to meet and know more than 12,500 animals as you explore sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific.

2. Queen Mary
Book the Behind the Scenes Guided Tour of the historic ocean liner and World War II troopship, and see restored areas that have been under wraps since the final voyage in 1967, including the Isolation Wards and the aft Machine Rooms.

3. Balboa and Newport Beach Whale Watching

4. Corks Away Wine Adventures
You get to have wine tasting and excitement aboard Wildflower, their 1961 wooden masted sailboat , private "wine on the water" cruises.

5. Disneyland Park and Resort
The Disneyland Resort is “The Happiest Place on Earth”, featuring two theme parks, an entertainment district and three hotels. All within walking distance are: Disneyland, Walt Disney’s original theme park, Disney’s California Adventure, Disney fun with a whole new attitude; Downtown Disney District for unique dining, shopping and entertainment, plus Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and the Disneyland Hotel.

It has always been hard to shop for clothes, if you are a woman. It is MUCH harder if you belong to the special sizes’ category – petite and plus-sized. I am a plus-sized woman (more like plus plus) and it’s hard for me to find clothes that fit and are still fashionable. Clothes for women of special sizes tend to be more expensive too.

Here are some tips for tall women:

You are classified as tall when the inseam of your pants is 33” and above.

• Avoid too-short skirts.
• Tuck your shirt into pants to define your waist, but only if you don’t have a tummy.
• Feel free to wear horizontal prints and textured fabrics.
• Find a great tailor, or even just a decent one. Sometimes certain items are just too good to not have.
• Wear whatever shoes you like, but flats definitely work with statelier ladies when it comes to not being taller than your date.
• Medium length skirts are your best bet, somewhere between just above the knee and mid-calf.
• High waisted pants and skirts were made for tall women. 
• Have fun with tall boots! Your height makes them look fantastic!

Here is a complete list of women’s essential wardrobe that every woman must have, at least one of each:

Jeans
Casual Pants
Dressy Pants
Long Skirts
Mini Skirts
Shirts
Blouses
T-Shirts
Sweaters
Casual Dresses
Cocktail Dreses
Formal Dresses
Career Dresses

For plus sized women here are some tips:

• Dress mono chromatically.
• Wear vertical stripes.
• Get a professional bra fitting.
• Add high heels.
• Try shopping at a store that specializes in plus size clothing rather than a store that "sizes up" their standard size 6.
• Skip the low-rise pants.
• Find a great tailor.