Our First Lady

WASHINGTON – Michelle Obama mixed her wardrobe choices on her first day as first lady, showing that she is indeed that modern style icon who embraces new designers as well as retail standbys, high fashion and mass market.

The white, one-shouldered gown, covered in fabric petals and dotted with beads, that she wore to the rounds of balls Tuesday night was by 26-year-old Jason Wu, a rising star in the fashion world but otherwise not well known.

"Her support means so much to designers who can't afford to advertise," said Nicole Phelps, executive editor at style.com.

The fitted-bodice, gathered-skirt gown was a departure for Obama, who has made a sleek sheath her signature silhouette. She also has shown a fondness for jewel tones. The Isabel Toledo lemongrass-yellow ensemble she wore to the inaugural ceremony and parade was much more what the public has come to expect from Obama.

But the ball gown, worn with red-carpet-worthy dangling diamond earrings by Loree Rodkin, still felt fresh and different.

"It's soft, feminine, but powerful; I wanted to convey all that in a dress," Wu said. "I wanted it to look like a sign of hope."

Read the full article here: Michelle Obama picks inaugural fashion mix

~ Kathy ~ 01/21/09
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Contests and a Fashion Show - Oh My!

A new year with new beginnings brings exciting new contests and fun at KathysCurvyCorner.com

View our new contests here: Kathy's Contests

And we have also just finished our new Plus-Size Fashion Slide Show - When you have some time, stop by - sit back - relax and enjoy the show!

~ Kathy ~ 01/13/09
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Kathy's Free Gift-It-Forward Program

In the spirit of giving, Kathy's Curvy Corner is proud to present our new gift-it-forward program for a FREE gift certificate of $5.00 which is freely given by us to you, your friends, family, or anyone you think would appreciate a little gift at NO CHARGE to either giver or receiver... It's a gift!

Email Us Here to give us your name (the giver) and the name of who you are sending the gift to (the receiver) and the email address where you would like the gift sent - and we will take care of the rest.

The receiver will get their $5.00 gift from us via email, showing you as the giver... It's that simple!

So here is your chance to spread a little cheer and gift-it-forward with our compliments... It's fun and it's free!

~ Kathy ~ 12/12/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

The End of the Hourglass Figure

I read an interesting article the other evening - which researched body shapes of over 6,000 women and how they have changed and evolved over the last 50 years - The research found that only 8.4 percent of women currently have the sort of hourglass figure flaunted by curvaceous 1950s film stars such as Sophia Loren.

Current data showed that women of today fit into four main categories - the hourglass - the spoon - the rectangle (the most common) and the triangle.

~ Kathy ~ 10/19/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner

It's All About the Foundation

Looking for comfortable modern women's bodywear to make everything you wear look better?

Our new collection of bodyshapers are designed to gently hug your curves - provide targeted control where you need it most and eliminate panty lines.

Yes, ladies - It's all about the foundation! From thigh trimming to butt lifting to waist smoothers - A good foundation is the subtle curve enhancing staple to any woman's wardrobe.

To view our entire collection: Click Here

~ Kathy ~ 10/18/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

The Story of... The Skirt With No Name

The 'Skirt With No Name' Challenges Linguists - and the Fashion Elite.

Tiered - Flouncy - Bouncy - Peasant - Gypsy or Boho?

The 'Skirt With No Name' has become a linguistic wonder since it has no name - or rather none generally accepted by consumers who have come up with a plethora of names to describe it.

Preliminary analysis using the Global Language Monitor’s proprietary Predictive Quantities Indicator (PQI) have come up with the top names - Using this analysis - 'tiered' seems to have settled in as the most popular description followed by 'peasant' - 'gypsy' and 'flouncy' - The PQI tracks specified words and phrases in the global print and electronic media and on the Internet. The words and phrases are tracked in relation to their frequency, contextual usage and appearance.

It's been suggested that the skirt originated in Mexico - was inspired by the burgeoning Bollywood studios - is a throwback to California '60s Hippie Culture - or the sudden 'coolness' of all things Gypsy.

The fact that the 'tiered skirt' comes in such an unusually large number of variations that can easily be worn to work or out for dinner and dancing seems to account for the wide variation of names.

The 'tiered skirt'- useful and versatile - is perfect for work - dinner and dancing - holiday wear - at the beach - or just relaxing - comfortable and stylish and easy to launder - that's a far easier life for a skirt than one with pristine pressed linen demands - It's the perfect skirt!

~ Kathy ~ 10/13/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Fall Fashion Review

- What's Hot - and Nothing that's Not - Be Sure Not to Miss These Favorites! -

Victorian Peasant Styles Inspire Fall Fashion
This Fall, the romantic Victorian look gives us curvy girls the best of both worlds - all the seduction and old-world romance of the Victorian era - without having to be cinched into a corset. Our new collection of plus-size Victorian peasant blouses are ultra-feminine this season with whimsical displays of lace and floral prints in beautiful Autumn inspired colors - with beautiful touches of lace elegance - fabulous 3/4 length angle-cut sleeves and a very figure-flattering hip-hiding design with a flowy bottom - Available in generous sizes through 5X.



Another Fall Favorite - Perfectly Princess Styling
Our new Princess tops are designed to capture your beauty and compliment your curves - adding a complimentary layered look to your curvy silhouette without the bulk of real layers - Just in time for Fall - with stylish trims along the neckline - sleeves and bottom hemline - Elegantly soft and flowing fabric - figure-flattering - Topped off with a cute bow just under the bust. Available through size 3X.



Ga-Ga for Gaucho Pants
Sexy and figure flattering wide leg gaucho pants are a perfect choice for Fall - fold-over waist with all-over stretch - The comfort of sweats with the style and elegance of your fanciest pair of slacks. Why choose between the coverage of pants and the free-and-easy fit of a skirt? Slip on these Gaucho Pants and enjoy the best of both - They float about your figure - gracefully draping - for the ultimate combination of style and comfort. Available through size 3X.


~ Kathy ~ 09/15/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

It's the Little Things in Life that Make All the Difference

Every now and again - you run into a product that just makes sense - one that you didn't even know existed until you found it - one that answered a problem us ladies with ample bust lines often contend with on a daily basis - one that works and serves a purpose and one that just plain makes life easier!

Yes indeed - It is the little things in life - that make all the difference! And the new product we are about to introduce you to is pure genius - Invented by a woman - for women - with alot of love and care put into the creation of this product!

Well ladies - with that said - Kathy's Curvy Corner is very proud to announce the addition of The Original Pambra's Bra Liners to our every-growing product line!

Pambra's - The Original Bra Liner is a soft cotton bra liner used to absorb perspiration under and between the breasts - adds comfort to irritating under wires and scratchy elastic - wearing Pambra's reduces moisture that causes rashes.

The quality of Pambra's is immeasurable! - Pambra's materials and workmanship is unsurpassed by any of the imposter liners. Pambra's do not shrink or come apart - a wash and wear product - In fact - washing allows them to become softer over time - and they last for years.

Accommodating all types of bras - there are no pins or tapes to fuss with - tests have shown that with a properly fitted bra the liners stay in place - many plus size women wear them alone under the pendulum breast to eliminate skin on skin contact.

Pambra's liners are made of a soft cotton blend fabric and come with 100% cotton inside - a unique blend of fabric and cotton that absorbs perspiration and keeps moisture away from the skin.

Remember - if it doesn't say "Pambra's" then it is not the Original!

And - you can get a set of three (3) in white at our low introductory price of just $14.95!

For more info/pictures and to purchase: Pambra's - Original Bra Liners


~ Kathy ~ 09/10/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Canada's First Ever Plus Size Woman Expo

The plus size woman has become an elite brand all on her own and the world at large is beginning to take notice. The Fuller Woman Expo is on a mission to eradicate the stigma that surrounds being a plus size woman while empowering - educating and motivating these voluptuous goddesses to recognize their internal and external beauty. Whatever your needs, The Fuller Woman Expo has it - from hard to find fashions - workshops and seminars - fashion shows - food and nutrition - celebrity guest speakers - free makeovers to a dating game and everything in between.

With tons of exhibitors providing everything under the sun for the plus size woman - enjoy the festivities and bask in an atmosphere where YOU are our top priority!! Relax with a spa treatment - hair styling tips and makeovers - get new ideas on how to improve your look and life - discover your personal style - renew your spirit - uncover your passions and unleash the Plus Size Diva in you.

Explore and enjoy great bargains and show specials - find that unique piece of clothing, jewelry or lingerie - Getting tired from all the fun and shopping?? Relax and be re-energized in the Curvy Girl Lounge where you'll feel like a new woman!!

Make a weekend of it - mark your calendar and grab some friends - this jam packed two day trade show will give you a reason to celebrate - free goodie bags filled with great samples and coupons - information on amazing promotions - hourly giveaways and much much more!

When: September 13 - 14, 2008 10:00am - 7:00pm
Where: The Living Arts Centre 4141 Living Arts Drive Mississauga ON L5B 4B8

For More Information or to purchase your tickets online: www.TheFullerWomanExpo.com

~ Kathy ~ 09/07/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

New Coupon Codes - New Fabulous Fall Fashions

New coupon codes for you to enjoy extra savings on our last chance summer clearance items and on our fabulous new Fall arrivals!



* Your Choice of Great Deals to Save *

* Any Orders for Any Amount - use Coupon Code: 2008 for an Additional 10%
off your entire order (10% Savings)

* All Orders Over $50.00 - use Coupon Code: 5010 for an Additional $10.00
off your entire order (20% Savings)

* All Orders Over $75.00 (USA) or Over $100 (Canada) - use Coupon Code: 7515 for an Additional $15.00 off your entire order (20% Savings PLUS)
- you will also automatically get FREE Priority Shipping!

~ Kathy ~ 08/16/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

A Public Service Announcemnt... From Your Body

If ever I saw an inspiring little video - This one tops my list of all-time favorites - by far! I think this one needs to be on public television! Enjoy - and - be sure to pass it on! A Public Service Announcement...


~ Kathy ~ 07/31/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Kathy's Curvy Corner... In the News

Kathy's Curvy Corner - Same Great Service - Same Great Products - Newly Designed Website! July, 2008 @ 1888PressRelease.com

Kathy's Curvy Corner, a leading provider of trendy plus-size fashions, today announced the launch of its newly-designed website: kathyscurvycorner.com

With a growing demand in the plus-size market and 8 years in the business, having served thousands of customers worldwide, Kathy's Curvy Corner has expanded and redesigned their popular plus-size clothing website to better serve their extensive customer base.

Kathy's Curvy Corner has introduced several new features on their website including new expanded search capabilities, departmental categories for easier and quicker searching, the ability to create and log into your account to view your past history and several new features to be rolled out later this summer including Kathy's Curvy Corner Exclusive Gold Club.

"The response has been overwhelming", commented Kathy, owner of Kathy's Curvy Corner. "Our former host was not meeting our demands as we grow so the time has come for us to make a move to better suit our customers", added Kathy.

With their newly designed website comes the official announcement of a brand new shipping special to celebrate. Kathy's Curvy Corner is now offering free shipping to anywhere in the USA on orders over $75 (and free shipping anywhere in Canada on orders over $100)

About Kathy's Curvy Corner:
kathyscurvycorner.com specializes in trendy womens plus-size clothing in sizes 12-34. Online since 2001, catering exclusively to curvy women with styles designed to fit and flatter curvy figures.

BBW Community Honors and Awards Event

The BBW Community Honors and Awards is affectionately known as the Bygie Awards and will be a red carpet event that celebrates and recognizes individuals and several areas of business, entertainment, multimedia and other various markets that cater to people of size.

A panel of people within the community was created to oversee the awards and includes a fashion competition called Project-BROAD-Way. This stellar fashion competition and show was created by a BBW model, a fashion photographer and an event planner specifically for the bigger model that may not ever get the chance to shine in the mainstream model world.

The celebration takes place at the Palmer Room at 3387 Motor Avenue in Los Angeles on October 12, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. until 3 a.m. The evening kicks off with Project BROAD-Way hosted by Dana Stuart, a talented plus size woman - Followed by the Bygie Awards hosted by Keith from Up Da Block Entertainment. They will also be recognizing 5 individuals or organizations with the Pacesetter Award.

The Pacesetter Award is for those who paved the way for our community which has encouraged so many of us to have good self esteem being a bigger person in a smaller world. The evening ends with an after party celebrating all the winners and our community. Limited tickets are available for purchase online.

For More Information - Visit: www.BBWHonors.com

~ Kathy ~ 06/16/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Curvy Girl Trend Alert ! - Summer Babydolls

Trend Alert! The "always in style" babydoll top is even cuter when it comes in fun fresh colors for summer! Our brand new line of plus-size babydolls are fun and flirty featuring a sexy squared neckline with a puckered bust and spaghetti ties in back.

What I love about this style is the forgiveness on the hips - They are flowing from under the puckered bust - with a graceful flare over the hips - very figure flattering on any shape!

These are currently available in three fabulous colors and in sizes through 5X - while supplies last!

If you're looking for something fun and flirty to spice up your summer wardrobe - Our summer babydolls are the perfect choice for day or night - work or play!

~ Kathy ~ 06/14/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Shipping for Less than a Gallon of Gas

We all feel the pinch of the economy right now - from gas to groceries and everything in between - So here at Kathy's Curvy Corner we have decided to offer a much needed boost to our fabulous curvy girl community by not only offering the absolute best prices (found anywhere) for trendy plus-size fashions but also with our new flat-rate shipping of just $3.95 on any size shipment - to anywhere in the USA!

Whether you buy 1 or 12 items - You pay just $3.95 per order when shopping at Kathy's Curvy Corner! And (as always) we ship your orders via priority mail to get your items to you in a matter of just a couple of days!

And to all of our wonderful international curvy friends - We didn't forget about you! Your new flat rate shipping charges have also been reduced! Have a peek at: Kathy's Shipping Guide

~ Kathy ~ 05/22/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner

I'm Good Enough For Me

I’m Good Enough for Me! recounts one woman’s personal journey to self-acceptance. After years of struggling with her own body-image demons, McCarley recognized the flaws were not hers. Instead, she realized society’s unrealistic standards of the “ideal” womanly shape and size were unhealthy and unattainable for the average female.

Rather than surrender in shame by failing one crazy fad diet after another, McCarley turned the tables and launched a revolutionary new way of thinking about herself. I’m Good Enough for Me! is an inspirational invitation to accept and embrace yourself, regardless of your age, shape, or size, for being uniquely, wonderfully you. Changing your perspective of yourself, your self-worth, and your place in this world is the key to learning how to be good enough for yourself and even better for those you love.

I highly recommend this wonderful and inspiring lil book!

To read more about the Author, McCarley Slater - Buy the paperback book or download the eBook instantly - Visit: I'm Good Enough For Me!

~ Kathy ~ 05/22/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner

First Plus-Size Winner in the History of America's Next Top Model

It's official!! WHITNEY Thompson last night became the first plus-size winner in the history of "America's Next Top Model."

And boy, is she proud of that distinction.

"People always say you have to be stick-skinny, emaciated and unhealthy and I've kind of stood up for [being full-figured] my whole life," Thompson told The Post in her first post-victory interview.

"I'm not going to lose 50 pounds - if someone asks me to do that, I'll go to another [modeling] agency," she says. "I've already heard online from boys and girls all over the world who are dealing with eating disorders.

"They're thanking me for standing up and saying, 'I am a plus-size model and I am beautiful.'

"This is what people should look like," she says, referring to herself, "rather than skin-and-bones, which is disgusting and sends a bad message to people everywhere."

It's that outspokenness, along with her obvious self-confidence, that helped Thompson win over Anya Kop in last night's "Top Model" finale.

Read the Full Article: A-Plus Model

~ Kathy ~ 05/15/08
Kathy's Curvy Corner

It's Not Over Until the Plus-Size Lady Sings

Stacey-Lee Cuddy - a plus-sized singer is hoping to take the pop charts by storm and prove that bigger can be better when her new single is released.

Stacey-Lee was picked from more than 500 hopefuls to become part of new girl band "Plus" – created to challenge the music industry's preference for waif-like performers.

While chart-topping singers have praised the virtues of big girls, and the average size of British women is 16, performers over size 12 struggle to make it into the big time.

Stacey-Lee, 23, has first hand experience of the difficulties they face having lost out on the opportunity to join a girl band at just 15 years old because she was 'chubby'.

Read the full article here: Stacy-Lee

~ Kathy ~ 05/02/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Love Your Body Project

Wear a powerful affirmation while helping size positive organizations - these cute bracelets come in hot pink - turquoise - and purple -

Just $3.50 including postage - and $1.00 of each sale goes to size positive organizations -

I couldn't possibly say it better than they do on their website -

"Love your body! Right now, right this minute. Exactly the way it is. No waiting, no excuses. Not when you get fit or lose a dress size or put on your makeup. Now. You are beautiful! Believe it!"

For more information on the Love Your Body Project and to purchase - Visit Love Your Body

~ Kathy ~ 04/02/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner

Curvy Confidence

I am frequently reminded why I do what I do - Their is nothing that makes my day quite like receiving an email from a truly confident and curvaceous woman!

I am always touched when a lady takes the time out of her busy day to email me her happiness and joys after she has received her order and that in itself is a big reward for me - knowing I made her happy and brought a smile to her face - it's always such a joy to take a break from my day and read emails from customers - I always carefully read each word and personally respond - and then as I was reading this particular email this morning - I heard it - her confidence - it makes me especially happy when I hear the tone of confidence loud and clear and the self-assured nature of a woman who is proud to be who she is and is not afraid to say or show it!

So - Here's a little peek into my mailbox - I hope you enjoy it as well:

"I can not believe that I ordered a shirt Friday and received it on Monday and I'm wearing it today without paying for expensive next day or 2-3 day shipping charges. My shirt is beautiful and I look hot in it... you will definitely be receiving more orders from me... I have the hardest time finding blouses that are fit, reasonably priced and are fashionable.... "

Now that's curvy confidence - if I do say so myself!

~ Kathy ~ 04/01/2008
Kathy's Curvy Corner