Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Perfectly Shaped World: Plus Size Shopping and the Diplomacy Dilemma

Every day we are bombarded by advertising, admonishing us to get brighter teeth, bouncier hair, clearer skin, more vibrant smiles, higher energy, slimmer waistlines...

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Thursday, November 8, 2007

Perfectly Shaped World: Plus Size Shopping Glut in Suburbia

It seems to me that the fashion industry would be rushing to fill this gap, and that boutique owners would be shifting to accommodate the New Normal. We represent a dilemma, ladies!

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Saturday, November 3, 2007

Perfectly Shaped World: Avenue Bought by Redcats USA

Sounds like an optimal acquisition. It puts Avenue under the same roof as such powerhouses as Roaman's, Chadwick's and Jessica London, solid names in the plus size apparel domain.

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Sunday, October 28, 2007

Perfectly Shaped World: Three Cheers to Karl Lagerfeld

Chanel Nixes Too-Thin ModelsKarl Lagerfeld is quoted as saying: "I have nothing against skinny girls. But these were terrible.

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Saturday, October 27, 2007

Perfectly Shaped World: Plus Size Clothing [while I figure out...

[Thanks for the patience as I completely unravel and reconstruct Perfectly Shaped Life into the Perfectly Shaped World blog, website and forum ...and while I figure out all the intricacies of moving a year-old site to a brand new domain, here's a read of interest to all of us New Normal shoppers]

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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

The Cat as Earthquake Measurement Device

We had a minor (4.3) quake this morning, around 5:22 AM. The event was about 20 miles from the house, according to the USGS report that showed up in my email-box a few minutes afterward. So, according to the USGS this was a minor event.

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Monday, October 22, 2007

Perfectly Shaped Life: Fashion Riot Launches at PSL, Joined by Shoes.com

Speed Dating for your Wardrobe - This morning, Shoes.com joins the Fashion Riot at Perfectly Shaped Life, just in time for being selected as the Featured Favorite for 22 October.

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Saturday, October 20, 2007

* Perfectly Shaped Life Plus Size Apparel & Fashion (Main Fashion Riot)

Plus size shopping, womens apparel, accessories, home decor, lifestyle. Visit our new Fashion Riot Central for pure fashion forward shopping overload!

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Friday, October 19, 2007

Perfectly Shaped Life: Plus Size Shopping Madness Discussed

This article from Auckland NZ echoes what many of us may be feeling when we go out to shop. Please read more and post your responses.

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Thursday, October 18, 2007

The Cat as Air Raid Siren

Are you familiar with those extremely loud wailing alert sirens guaranteed to warn the village of an upcoming avalanche / hurricane / tornado / half-off sale on SUVs?

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