http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress Advice for improving the lives and fashion of all plus size women Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:32:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a fashion buyer? To get to browse the industry’s latest trends and try to pick out the ones that customers will be most excited to see on the racks? Well that’s exactly what I’ll get to do at the upcoming Las ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/07/fashion-shopping-and-vegas/ Often times it can be difficult to find a swimsuit that you not only love to wear, but one that you are comfortable in and one that fits and flatters your body.  Finding plus size swimsuits can be very tricky because many of today’s swimsuits are made to be compression ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/06/summer-swimsuits/ In our last blog post, we talked about the importance of buying clothes that have classic lines in styles that will flatter whichever type of body shape you have (Pear shaped, hourglass...etc).  A classic, well made piece of clothing will be a staple in your wardrobe for years to come ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/05/how-to-give-your-classic-clothes-a-trendy-twist/ Buying clothes that really fit and flatter your body will make you look and feel like a million bucks.  When you buy items that have classic lines which are made to fit you, you will not only look great, but you will keep those items in your closet for years ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/04/shop-for-clothes-that-flatter-your-body-type/ [caption id="attachment_217" align="alignleft" width="199" caption="Jillian Terrell"][/caption] Reah Norman Melissa Parker Yesterday, I spent the day with an amazing team of professionals that helped me shoot over 100 plus size styles to be added to our website over the next few weeks!  We have been getting new Spring arrivals and I am looking forward ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/03/new-plus-size-styles-being-added-soon/ [caption id="attachment_202" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Prima Donna Madison"][/caption] The Greater LA Woman is proud to announce our March 4, 2010 Prima Donna trunk show! Prima Donna is a Belgian brand that offers an outstanding selection of everyday full figure bras as well as gorgeous, fashionable luxury bras and full body shapers.  They are ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/02/prima-donna-trunk-show/ The Greater LA Woman is excited to be conducting a clothing drive for Women Helping Women, a non-profit organization that helps women prepare to return to the workforce after leaving domestic violence, homeless, or drug recovery situations.  Women Helping Women has helped over 16,000 women learn skills and obtain interview ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2010/02/clothing-drive-for-women-helping-women/ Lingerie is built for women. The way lingerie is cut, sewn and in all it's fabrications, lingerie is created to enhance, and celebrate a woman's curves. Plus size women benefit from having more curves to work with!  When plus size women embrace their shapes, they can use lingerie to further play up their femininity. Usually, ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2009/11/play-up-your-femininity-with-plus-size-lingerie/ Well, I have just returned from one of the largest buying shows I attend every year to preview Spring 2010 and pick up last-minute fall 2009.  The colors for fall are going to be delicious!  Still going strong are chocolate browns, light olive greens and cherry reds.   New for this ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2009/09/yummy-colors-for-fall-09spring-10/ PETA loves to be controversial and yes, they’ve done it again.  In an attempt to try to convert people to vegetarians (so animals no longer suffer at our hands for our carnivore desires) they have used faulty logic and insulted some of the very people who would normally support them. With ... http://www.thegreaterlawoman.com/wordpress/index.php/2009/08/peta-makes-a-whale-of-a-mistake/