Plus Sized Bikini Line

In the country known for small sized women and the creation of the Bikini. Now has a line of swimwear for those that are plus sized. Thanks to Clarice Rebelatto who started Lehona.  She was quoted in an article done by the AP saying.

"God makes some people thin but he made me like this,so who am I to think that he was wrong?"

You can read the full article by clicking here.

Another How To!

Here's another how to dress for your body shape guide, brought to you by Woman&home. Listing off body shapes like Curvy, Full Figure, Pear Shaped, Apple Shaped, Top heavy and Boyish

To read the article and guide, click here.

 And to find the right kind of cloths check out: http://americanshapewear.com/

What Jacket is Right for Your Body Shape

Winter means cold weather, cold weather means warm cloths. What's one of the warmest piece of clothing in your collection? A jacket, but finding the right jacket for your body shape can be a bit tricky. Glamour, has an article that will help give you an idea of what to look for the next time your looking for a new coat.

To read the article, click here.

Ways to Help Rev Up Your Metabolism

The writers and contributors at Shape, have provided 11 ways that you can help boost your metabolism with things like olive oil, peanut butter, using the weight machines at the gym, and green tea.

Take a look at what other ways by clicking here.

Hairstyles To Consider

The folks at Glamour have compiled a list of 18 long hairstyles that you should consider next time you go to your stylist.

Take a look by clicking here.

Beauty Tips!

Winter can be a very long and very cold season which means that many of us bundle up in layers of clothing. Some of us deal with our hair becoming frizzed due to the weather shifts, or some of us try to treat cracked skin. Thanks to Shape Magazine, here's some tips to help you combat the cold and keep yourself looking beautiful.

To read the full article by Shape Magazine, click here.

Valentines gift idea

Looking for a gift idea for that special someone this Valentine's Day? The Lingerie Addict has posted an article with a few gift ideas to go along with that piece of lingerie.

Impractical? Maybe. Essential? Totally! Who wouldn’t love an 18” puff made of soft marabou to enhance their burlesque routine or add some interest to a flirtatious strip tease? This oversized puff is adorned with a giant satin ribbon and comes in pink, light blue or black to perfectly accessorize any boudoir ensemble…… or lack there of!

To read the rest of the article, click here.

15 Breakfast Mistakes

Breakfast is important for weight loss, it's what starts your metabolism in the beginning of the day. But there are traps and wrong choices people make when choosing their choices. Thanks to Shape Magazine's article with advice from Dr. Lisa Davis there's some guidance for  what to avoid and what to look for.

"pancakes and waffles are a no-no for breakfast, especially when accompanied by sugary syrup. Instead, try a whole-grain cereal or toast, and try to get some protein in the form of low-fat or fat-free yogurt, lean meat, or egg whites.You'll feel fuller for longer."

To read the rest of the article click here.

Baby it's Cold Outside!

On cold, rainy days like this most of us would like something that's warm and satisfying for lunch or dinner, soup is a perfect choice. However many of us also would like to skip the high amount of calories that usually comes with it. So SHAPE Magazine has a recipes for 10 different soups that will help do just that, take a look.

Body Shape and Fashion Tips

Our curves are all unique, their form determined by both genetics and lifestyle. This can make finding clothes that fit right a pain. Susannah and Trinity boiled down the variety of female figures to 12 different categories to give fashion advice for each on which clothes would best flaunt her assets. Which of these shapes do you identify with?

" It's always hard to find clothes to suit you.
But now TV style gurus Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine say they have found the formula that will enable every woman to transform herself.
In their brilliant new book, The Body Shape Bible, they have identified 12 body shapes - not just the classic Pear, Apple and Hourglass - which they say are the real key to looking great.
In the first part of our exclusive series we show you how to identify your shape, and the clothes that will highlight your assets and minimise flaws."

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-488236/Trinny-Susannah-reveal-12-womens-body-types--you.html#ixzz1jAqPWzAb

Cupcakes Can Be Deadlier Than You Think

At least according to the TSA, which  had an incident involving that delicious baked good back in late December. Now to be clear this isn't an ordinary cupcake, it's a cupcake in a jar. The TSA has strict guidelines about certain materials you can bring with you on the plane. Icing apparently is not one of theses substances. The policy in accordance to this is called 3-1-1, and it was instated after the UK bomb plot back in 2006.




To read more about the TSA and it's views on cupcakes go to the TSA blog, here.

To read more about the incident check out USA Today's article, here

Healthy Eating

So you're in the market and you're staring at the produce not quite sure what is ripe and what isn't. Shape Magazine has an article that will help you with your selections at the market.

Read the article here.

Don't Take Body Snark

Body snark is a problem in which especially vain people feel the need to put others down about their bodies in order to make themselves feel superior. Any attempts to hurt another because of the way they look should be readily combated. Having curves does not make a woman defective; it makes her beautiful!

When criticized for our luscious curves, don't idly stand by and take it. These women surely didn't.

Shape magazine has an article about 20 celebrity women who've been criticized for their curves. See their inspiring proud responses.


http://www.shape.com/celebrities/celebrity-photos/20-celebs-criticized-their-curves

Guard yourself!

There's a new Girl Scout cookie being released for the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouting, which by itself is an impressive feat. For years the Girls Scouts of America have been encouraging young women to pursue engineering, science, and math. As well as supporting healthy living and body images for girls. 


The new cookie is being called Savannah Smiles, and it's a lemon cookie. This addictive treat will begin sales begin in February. 
To read more about the cookie, click here! 
To read more about the Girl Scouts of America, click here!

Here's something that brightened my day

All thanks to the website Jezebel, which posted an article on Tim Gunn. Now normally this wouldn't big news but Mr. Gunn is an actual advocate for plus sized clothing because 'they're real women'.

Today's Shapewear.

A common thought that many have is that Shapewear hasn't changed in years. That the style and structure is still that of the time our parents. This however isn't the case, with modern designs in clothing Shapewear has changed to match those styles. If you're wondering what makes Shapewear so great today? Check out this article found here                               

And if you're thinking about purchasing some Shapewear for yourself, take a look at what American Shapewear, has to offer to help you with your wardrobe.