Three Cheers, Betty Suarez and Daniel Meade

Can a television comedy change the fashion industry?

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Perfectly Shaped World: Channeling my Inner Martha - Part I

I love Martha Stewart as a person. Anyone creative enough to pull off the phenomenal handiwork she does is a goddess in my book.The demonic presence that taunts me into thinking I can emulate her skills and handiwork must be channeled carefully and ignored if at all possible.

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Busting Tradition, Madness and Holiday Stress

Stress.It's what drives many of us to the end of our wits during the holiday season. It's what makes many of us depressed and panicky between Thanksgiving and New Years. It's what drives mom to the madhouse and pop to the poorhouse once a year.

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Perfectly Shaped (and Site Integrated) World

This blog is now an integrated part of our Perfectly Shaped World community site at Perfectly Shaped World. You can find this blog and all archived contents by choosing the PSW Blog button from the right-hand Shopper Services menu.

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The Cat as Millenium Falcon Pilot

I missed November. Through no fault of The Cat, who reminded me every day that Thanksgiving was on the horizon and

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Perfectly Shaped World: RealityPlus Clothing Company to the Rescue!

New Normal Women, take heart. Sisters, hear my cries of joy -- we have a kindred spirit riding to our rescue, at the helm of RealityPlus Clothing Company, LLC, bringing fashionable apparel specifically designed for the plus sized woman, not just 'scaled up' from a size 3 model's specifications.

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Perfectly Shaped World: Stumbling Over Diamonds: RealityPlus Clothing Comp

Ever had one of those days where you're just ambling along the side roads, minding your own business, and suddenly trip over the biggest diamond you've ever seen? No? Well, it happened to me today.

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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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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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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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