Freya 4502 (click for details)

One of my friends forwarded me an article from the New York Times (Saturday, June 19, 2010) on a week long Fashion Week in New York targeted for Retailers with the purpose to buy more plus size fashions.  I absolutely loved the article and it truly resonated with my spirit and business.

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I am a champion for women of every size.  As a plus size diva myself, I applaud any manufacturer who provides women with options that make her feel beautiful and allow her to express her personal style regardless of size.  It is just a number, right?  In the bra fit world, the size issue has been resolved with designs for women from a D to K.  I remember my own journey of walking into a store to purchase a “G” and the stares and gasps were heard from the sales people.  As a D, I have a plethora of styles to choose from any day of the week, but I have not forgotten what it feels like to be the other woman.

TC Fine Intimates 4042 (click for details)

Now, I can personally service any client in this category and provide over 100 styles.  I find it inspiring that Lingerie companies got it together and developed sizes that fit for women with curves.  I guess the metaphor is true…“change begins on the inside first”.  Lingerie is an important connection to self, and besides with all those fabulous clothes coming down the pike based on the article, a woman will be able to wear anything including body conscious, trend, and designer.  In my opinion, shapewear will reign as the “Must Have Item” for women to embrace every trend.   How wonderful, intimate apparel and fashion have an exciting future together.

The Golden Globes were awesome!  The lists of best dressed and not are still being debated on the chatter boxes.  I celebrate any woman who has to strut in front of millions of people for a public review.  I know for myself I used to get super nervous walking in front of any establishment in which people were sitting down to eat and could gaze out the window and stare as you pass by.  It was frightening to me.  Now, I am fearless and fancy free.  I have learned how to embrace every aspect of my body with much love even on days I know there is a challenge.  It all began when I worked as a stylist and a lingerie expert for a leading department store.  I learned how to train my eye to catch the “issues” that would keep me from being confident on the inside and outside.

Chantelle 3097 (click for details)

One of my favorite stylists, in fact I will add Master Stylists one of few in the world is Carla Mathis, Co-Founder of Body Beautiful.  A woman’s personal architect for looking sensational is how I describe her services.  They wardrobe you head to toe, and provide recommendations on style and fit.  The same technique that Carla has developed is used for styling women for award shows and for “personal branding”.  It all begins by asking the client or yourself, what are my winning features that make me unique?  This question begins the excavation for fabulous you… I find this a very positive approach to discovering how to look your best.  The winners on the red carpet certainly mastered this question to create that “Awe” moment.

Confidence comes from defining your own signature style – Make your own red carpet moments everyday