New Plus Size Designer Kingley and Posh- Modern Sophistication

Kingley and Posh
There is a new designer on the prowl, one to add the CHIC to your wardrobe. Launching for the Fall of 2009, Kingley & Posh marry both the polished femininity along with modern luxury. Native New Yorker and designer, Fresia Rodriguez steps out onto the stage with key wardrobe staples that are necessary in every woman’s wardrobe!

Kingley and PoshMade in the US, Kingley & Posh is the new plus size lifestyle brand available in sizes 14- 24. The line consists of impeccably fitting cotton and jersey blouses, trousers, skirts, and dresses. What has impressed me the most was the selection of the white blouse that pays attention to the detail across not only the bust line but also the sleeves, neckline, and waist!

Definitely not your mother's wardrobe, this line offers another perspective for the plus size fashionista/mogul/maven on a mission and I adore these tailored options! For the Fall collection, Fresia debuts with chic, amazing wardrobe basics to build on with much more to come. Kingley and Posh offers options that are fun and versatile enough for work and play.

Kingley and Posh“Fresia Rodriguez’s unique obsession with fashion and passionate disposition has shaped her vision as the founder and designer for Kingley & Posh. Women should embrace their own style and style should embrace all women. With that in mind, K&P stands for glamour and quality clothing that allows women sizes 14-24 to embody sophistication.”

Kingley and PoshThe official launch of Kingley & Posh will be available between August and September. I am feeling the sophistication of this brand! While you may be looking for more, you must always have your staples in your closet! Don't have them? Well, you know where to go. Need to update your wardrobe staples? You get my drift...

What do you think? I am loving it and cannot wait to see what else she will have for us!

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The Boyfriend look

Boyfriends, Friends, friends with interest--- whatever you want to call them; they're not just for companionship anymore...they're a part of fall's fashion inspiration!
They have become an essential part of our favorite celebrities' closets. They won't leave their house without them!
Well, you don't need to be a star to wear a boyfriend jean! You can too!!!!

Not only are they cute but they are also purposeful!! You don't need to worry about pulling up your jeans every time you get a pedicure or decide to have a romantic walk at the beach with your actual boyfriend.

You can also dress them up by adding a wide belt over your top and wearing high heels shoes.
The boyfriend jeans are actually more versatile than one would imagine!!!!!

You don't need to look far, just go to www.bookoopop.com.

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Autumn 2009 Winter 2009 trends, Bookoopop advice for the Plus size woman

Any plus size woman is always watching for clothes that does not add bulk to the larger frame, without freezing to death as it gets colder. While it is hard to focus on winter clothes when it is still so nice outside, you need to take your time to start looking for those trendy ,plus size ,outfits. Bookoopop is busy doing just that for you! Be sure to look out for our fall and winter trends on the Bookoopop page at www.bookoopop.com

A Flattering neckline is important when you have a full breast. The best choice is a V-neck. You do not need to hide your fuller breasts, but dressing the right way, can make your body look longer and bust smaller. Support, support, support! Choose the bra with wide straps.With winter coming, wear jackets or coats of solid colors with a V-neck neckline

The classic pencil skirt. A favorite to women in all sizes! Sleek pencil skirts streamline the silhouette and tone down layers or thicker pieces for balance. There’s no reason to stop wearing skirts just because summer’s over! Pair up with some tights, light or dark,boots or shoes and you’re good to go.

Belts and lingerie! Belts in any fabric, made of different materials including leather, wood, metals, etc. You can look for some interesting details decorating them, such as unusual buckles, patterns, extraordinary forms. A belt for your mood, your shape and to enhance you

Lingerie can be sensual but functional. Anything that makes you feel good whilst making you look good too, like the corsets featured in Bookooplus.

Leather is the perfect choice for shoes for autumn and winter 2009 - 2010 as it keeps you warm and adds to your style.Classy,trendy, you can start at your feet and follow this trend right up to your clothes!
Long boots match up well with jeans and skirts, or choose ankle boots if you are not comfortable and don't like your footwear to heavy.

Feel good about ourselves

How do we see our world evolve in the next few years? At one time, (and in many cultures still), beautiful women were round, curvy, plump, even downright fat. Right now, over 60% of American women are over size 12. Could it be that those times of larger feminine beauty are returning?


Popular Plus Size Celebrities
There has always been a section of the masculine population that considers women more attractive when they aren't thin, and there are some notable exceptions to the industry-wide narrowness in the television world. Witness Ina Garten, whose Barefoot Contessa show on the Food Network illustrates fabulous cooking and gracious dining. Ina is a beautiful woman (I know a man who says he loves her, although they will never meet if his girlfriend can help it!) She's a plus-size beauty, with a satiny, brunette bob, gorgeous skin, wide eyes, and a husky laugh. What's not to love?

What women like Ina Garten know, is that there is so much more to life than counting your carbohydrates. There are white roses and candles on the table, champagne and kir, plum tarts and boef bourgignon, for example.

So here's an idea. What if, instead of focusing on taking up less space, we all spent more time attending to our greatness? Can you imagine what the world would be like if all the hours spent at the gym were spent instead on developing compassion? If nail salons were replaced with the old-fashioned European salons where people met to discuss art, music and current events? What is we all spent as much time and money on growing our characters as we now spend on reducing our waistlines?

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Beauty tips for curvy women

1. Wear clothes that you love. If you feel pretty or elegant or sexy or classy in an plus size skirt, dress or other outfit, that's the way people will see you. Spend a little more if you have to, but find clothes and designers that work for you.

2. Wear brightly colored outfits to feel cheerful. Let your self shine through and only wear black if you happen to like the way you look in black. For example, EVERY woman should own a pair of the classic black plus size pants that go with everything. Just pair them with a bright shirt or blouse on top. Use your own good sense when mixing and matching.

3. If you have them, flaunt them. Some plus size tops, tanks and shirts were made to show off beautiful shoulders, or a nice bust. Don't hide in cowl-necks or tunics if you have the option of a nice V-neck or an off-the-shoulder top.

4. Pretty curvy legs are pretty curvy legs. Buy the best-looking hose in natural colors, strappy shoes or sexy boots and show the real estate between ankle and knee--the prettiest parts of the leg. A great aline skirt is wonderful way to show off nice legs as well.

5. Work on increasing your happiness and body images. It doesn't matter what you wear if you're happy, and the most fabulous clothes in the world can't cover up an unhappy face (remember Princess Diana in the unhappily-married-ever-after years?)

6. Exercise for your health, not for your derriere. Not for your mother, your boyfriend, the fashion industry, or your ideas of what you "should" look like. Focus on feel-good exercise like dancing, wandering through the woods, playing in the water. Stop tormenting yourself with the Stairmaster, and go outside to play.

7. Friendship is one of the primary components of a happy life. It's also one of the hardest things to maintain once we're grown up. Find friends, nurture relationships by hanging out together, make time for each other, and you'll enrich your life immeasurably.

Plus Size Fashion

The upsite of plus size!

We all know it, our culture worships thinness and equates skinny with great beauty, real beauty.
It's also not a newsflash that our population (young and old) is gaining more weight than ever.
But you can be overweight while sexy, healthy and feminine. And the plus in the recent trends means that, slowly but surely, fashion designers will be designing fashionable and pretty clothes for plus-sized women.

IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!

Spring/ Summer 09 trends

For Spring and Summer 2009 fashion is being called fresh, feminine and modern.

Trendy Plus Size Dresses are popular and plentiful this season. Hemlines are going both shorter and longer and the Maxi Dress is a trend carried over from last season that is even more popular. Asymmetrical hems are very popular. There is a wide assortment of dresses in colors and prints.

Don't be intimidated. Get yourself a dress!!! You will feel feminine, sexy and comfortable!!!!!

For more ideas, go to www.bookoopop.com

Tips for Apple shape bodys

Plus size Apple shaped bodies will almost always have one or two sizes difference between the top (bigger) and bottom (smaller). 

The shoulders are usually broader with a full bust and a full undefined waist.  Everything below the waist is more slender - usually with great legs and a flatter bottom.

The key to dressing the Apple body shape is to create the illusion of a balanced body, while calling attention to the legs, hips and/or arms.

Tips for Apple Shape Dressing:

• Straight tops that skim and elongate your trunk are your best friend!
• If you wear a belt, use it around your smallest area - your hips.
• High and polo necklines will emphasize your upper body, stick with V-neck and scoop neck tops.
• Wide leg pants and flared, A-line or straight skirts are very flattering.
• Go with shorter length skirts to show off your great legs!
• Choose flat front pants over pleated ones.
• Look for empire waist or A-line dresses for a flattering silhouette.
• Avoid shoulder pads, anything fitted through the middle and vertical lines across or around the torso.
• Create slimming vertical lines with long scarves draped around your neck, open jackets or cardigans and long chunky necklaces.
• Wearing the same dark color from head to toe, especially black, dark brown or navy blue is flattering and slenderizing to anyone!

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Plus size Apple turning into a siren with a clever trick

A friend of mine allowed me to talk her into wearing a corset. She has lovely legs and arms but her weight is between her breasts and her pelvis, We choose a sexy black leather corset, lovely and soft to the touch , yet firm to hold or change a figure. It was designed, so no bra is needed with adjustable straps and a zipper at the back. She laughed when I zipped her in, gasped a little when I adjusted the laces on the sides, commented on how this made her stand and sit correctly, with the corset supporting her back muscles. She also loved to cleavage she now had! I do think that there were some advantages to our great grandmothers! And then the wow came.. she was suddenly 2 sizes smaller! And she had a waistline! Because of the relaxed muscles around her stomach now being trained to be pulled tight, She didn't have to opt for the bigger tops to cover her stomach because it was virtually flat! Have a look at the lovely range of tops and blouses that Bookoopop offers: http://www.bookoopop.com/. Affordable price,dressing away from your issues, feeling feminine and modern

Tips for Pear Shape Dressing

Plus size pear shaped bodies will almost always have one or two sizes difference between the top (smaller) and bottom (bigger).
The waist is generally smaller and defined and everything above the waist is more slender - including the neck, bust line, arms and shoulders.

The key to dressing the pear body shape is to create the illusion of a balanced body, while calling attention to the upper body.

Tips for Pear Shape Dressing:

o Shoulder pads are your best friend! They help to balance your silhouette and will make you look thinner instantly!
o Black pants and straight skirts are your next best friend! Avoid fitted pants and make sure they drape and do not cling. If your waist is a great deal smaller than your hips, look for pants and skirts that have some elastic in the waist.
o Boot cut pants and jeans are very flattering to balance a pear shape.
o Whenever possible, wear a jacket, shirt or tunic top that ends below the widest part of your hips.
o If you want to call attention to your waist by wearing a belt, you will also call attention to your hips unless you conceal them by wearing a longer jacket or open shirt.
o Generally, Two-pieces dresses are better - but some dresses with an empire waist will be flattering, especially if they are fitted in the bodice.
o A-line skirts and dresses are usually flattering. Avoid full or gathered skirts.
Silhouettes for Pear Shapes:

Here are some examples of flattering silhouettes for pear shapes. Many of the photos feature a "big shirt" buttoned up. I think it is much more flattering for a pear to wear it open with a tucked in tank top or tee shirt and belt.


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Plus Size Body Shapes

There are 4 basic Plus Size Body Shapes. Knowing your body type (and how to dress it!) will help you look and feel your best and will get you the most from your fashion dollar (no more fashion mistakes!).

When you know what styles you love and which ones flatter your body and make you look and feel attractive, you can easily build a wardrobe and shopping online is much easier!

Body Shapes:
Pear

Pears are heavier on the bottom than the top - usually there are one or two sizes difference between the two. The waist is usually smaller and defined and most of the extra weight is in the hips and thighs.


Apple

Apples carry their weight around the middle - they will have larger bust lines and waist lines. Usually they have flatter bottoms and great legs!


Hourglass

These lucky ladies have a curvy and balanced figure - it curves in all the right places! The top and bottom are the same size.

Rectangular

This body type is straight up and down, without noticeable curves.

The feathered headband trend

love feathers. It's their natural beauty; the compendium of a multitude of hues brought together in vibrant patterns governed by nature... all for attracting a mate. Just think about the grace and style of the peacock and you will see what I mean. Well, the feather trend has been creeping up on catwalks since A/W 08-09, and I think its about time we all took a flight of fancy!

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How to wearBoyfriend Jeans

There are a few simple rules to follow, and some even simpler choices to make:

• Rule: Look for a straight leg. Bootcut or flared jeans aren't in the least bit flattering for this trend.
• Rule: Turn them up at the bottom. Remember, this is a Spring-Summer 2009 look so you're not going to get cold from a bit of exposed ankle. And you're not going to communicate the 'oversized' message unless your jeans are turned up.
• Rule: When you do turn up the bottom of the jeans, they have to sit just above the ankle.
• Choice: Consider what you're going to pair them with. One thing Kate Holmes did get right most of the time was to pair her boyfriend jeans with an overall feminine look. That's the one I'm preferential to; there is nothing, however, stopping you from pairing it with a tight fitting tee or hoody and really playing up the masculine role.

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Can real women pull off skinny jeans?

Plus-size skinny jeans are not an oxymoron, and they will work on curvy figures if worn correctly.

Skinny-leg jeans look great on models and celebrities, but can real women pull off this runway look? Sure, if you follow a few guidelines:

• You don't have to go with skin-tight jeans to get the look of the trend: jeans vary from super-skinny (usually about a 10" leg opening) to a kinder, straight-leg cut (about 14" leg opening).
• One of the key elements for pulling off skinny jeans is to balance it with volume on top including dolman-sleeve tops, bell-sleeve tops or tunics.
• Disguise heavy thighs by wearing a longer, belted tunic over skinny jeans.
• Cover up thick calves by tucking skinny jeans into tall boots.
• Wear heels with skinny jeans for a leg-lengthening look; pointy-toed flats also work.

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Ariane Tavakol on BOOKOOPOP

Why the name bookoopop?

bookoo is slang for the French word beaucoup and pop for popular
it's cute and applies well to our demographics,(beaucoup as a lot)

Who can buy at bookoopop?

young (18-35) women with a sense of style and who want to be trendy but are plus size and cannot easily find trendy styles for their sizes

What made you start a plus size online shop?

I thought about this business years ago but never did anything about it. It's a good niche, especially in the US where people are getting bigger and bigger and they don't feel comfortable going to a store to shop because they are embarrassed and there aren't that many cute clothes out there for them.

What makes Bookoopop different?

Bookoopop is different because it gives plus size women a place where they can find stylish clothes at highly competitive prices

Tell me more about the people behind Bookoopop

Ariane has many years of experience in the fashion business - both professionally and personally. She understands how important it is to feel good about one self no matter your size of clothing.
Alessandro brings the business and web knowledge that is needed to get this business started and going.

What make you select an item/items when you shop for Bookoopop?

We look for trendy items that can be seen on celebrities and are very affordable (because we are "only" an online store we can offer the most competitive rates).

How often will new items be added?

New items will be added constantly (especially as we start selling our current items)

Please visit www.bookoopop.com for more information!

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