LOOKBOOK ALERT - JIBRI Releases Its Holiday Collection Just When We Need It

For every collection, this Atlanta based contemporary plus size designer who has been a major player in plus size fashion for many years never fails at presenting a style savvy designs for plus size ladies.

Keep scrolling down and see for yourself all that you might need for a perfect holiday outing.

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You can shop the collection now at JibriOnline.com!

CeCe Olisa - Plus-Size Workout Gear That Doesn't Just Cover Up Your Curves

For so long, it seemed like plus-size workout gear was an afterthought for most brands. Baggy, frumpy, and overall unstylish? No, thanks. But now, fashion and fitness brands are finally realizing they can't—and shouldn't—ignore active, plus-size women.
"Brands are starting to understand that big girls dowork out, and we also want to look cute while we're in the gym," says CeCe Olisa, the fashion-forward blogger behind Plus Size Princess, a fitness, fashion, and lifestyle website that promotes body positivity. "I'm never going to wear baggy sweats and a ratty t-shirt." Nor should you have to!

Olisa as seen below, showcase some of her favorite workout gear that shows off her curves and makes her feel crazy confident.

Adore Me Mala Plus Set



No shirt? No problem. Wearing a sports bra that matches your tights means you don't even need to bother with a top. Pick a color that makes you feel good. "This plum is so unexpected, but I'm in love," says Olisa.
Available at adoreme.com, $69.95.

Champion Puffer Vest



Fact: You can show off your arms and still stay warm by becoming a pro at layering. "I still do outdoor workouts when it's cold, so anything that layers easily is perfect," says Olisa. Top a form-fitting shirt like this Tek Gear double-layer performance tank with a warm puffer vest, then werk.
Available at kohls.com, $59.99.

Lane Bryant Livi Active Legging With Mesh



Slightly see-through details like the mesh panels on these Lane Bryant Livi Active leggings offer max breathability and tease a little skin. "I love my legs, and these sexy tights let me show them off a little," says Olisa.
Similar style available at lanebryant.com, $34.99.

C9 Champion Train Tank


Ever since the strappy sports bras trend blew up, tanks and tops have followed suit with sexy, strappy details. The C9 Champion Train tank showcases your shoulders with skinny straps that create mini vents to help keep you cool and dry.
Available at target.com, $6.64.

Fashion to Figure Vinyasa Active Bodysuit



Never considered wearing a bodysuit to work out, huh? Allow this number to change your mind. "I love this because I never would have thought to wear it, but it's edgy and cool," says Olisa. Toss a leather jacket over it on your way out of the gym, and you're set for the day.
Available at fashiontofigure.com, $41.17.

C9 Champion Ventilated Run T-Shirt



Be prepared to get JT's "I'm bringing sexy back (yeah)" stuck in your head every time you slip on this open-back shirt. "I don't normally wear t-shirts to the gym, but the back detail on this one makes it a winner for me," Olisa says.
Available at target.com, $7.89-21.99.

Adore Me Sanya Plus Tank



Flowy doesn't have to be frumpy. "I love a flowy racerback tank because it's flirty and perfect for when you don't want to wear something tight," says Olisa. Go for one with a figure-flattering cut like this trapeze-style Adore Me Sanya Plus tank.
Available at adoreme.com, $59.95 (with coordinating leggings).


CeCe Olisa is a Nigerian girl born in California, living in New York City. Check out her blog, Plus Size Princess, or follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

MARCY CRUZ's PLUS SIZE FASHION ONLINE SHOPPING GUIDE FOR BLACK FRIDAY 2016

Black Friday has arrived…

We have compiled a list of sales and deals that we hope will help you in getting the best deals on Black Friday 2016. Stay tuned to the blog throughout the weekend as we will be updating this list as more deals come in. Happy shopping and saving!

Yona New York: Buy 1 item, get 1 FREE sitewide. No coupon code needed. Discount is reflected at checkout. Excludes: Drape Cape Dress, Bat Wing Dress, Drape Maxi Skirt in Royal Blue, and the Maddy Dress. [SHOP]

Boohoo: 50% off sitewide. Use coupon code FRIYAY50 at checkout. [SHOP]

Curvy Sense: 30% off sitewide. Use coupon code CURVYFRIDAY at checkout. [SHOP]

Melissa McCarthy: 40% off everything, including sale items. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Monif C.: Up to 60% off sitewide + 35% off New Arrivals. Use coupon code BLACK at checkout. [SHOP]

Lane Bryant: 40% off sitewide + clearance is Buy 1, get 1 FREE. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Ashley Stewart: 40% off the entire site plus FREE shipping on ALL orders. No coupon code needed. Discount reflected in product prices shown. And they also have web only doorbusters – select items are on sale here.

Lovesick: 40% off sitewide + 50% off clearance. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

ASOS: 30% off your purchase. Use coupon code THANKFUL30 at checkout. [SHOP]

City Chic: 50% off sitewide. No coupon code needed. Discount reflected in prices shown. [SHOP]

debshops: 40% sitewide. No coupon code needed. Discount reflected in prices shown. [SHOP]

Fashion to Figure: 40% off regular priced items / 50% off sale items / 25% off Squeem + special doorbusters. [SHOP]

Lord & Taylor: Extra 20% off regular-priced and sale items. Use promo code THANKS at checkout. [SHOP]

Rachel Roy: 50% off sitewide. No coupon code needed. Discount applied at checkout. [SHOP]

Bloomingdales: Take 15% off your purchase of $100-$199.99 or 20% off $200+ plus free shipping. And select items are on sale, up to 50% off. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Eloquii: 50% off your purchase plus free shipping on all orders and free $50 toward your next purchase. Use coupon code FRENZY at checkout. [SHOP]

Avenue: 50% off sitewide + free shipping on all orders. Use coupon code AVTHANKS at checkout. Plus, $29.99 all tall boots here and 30% off clearance here.

Torrid: 40% off all regular priced items sitewide, 50% off clearance plus free shipping on all orders of $75 or more. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Old Navy: 50% off almost everything sitewide. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Modcloth: 30% off sitewide. Use coupon code CYBER16 at checkout. [SHOP]

Addition Elle: Take 40% off sitewide TODAY ONLY + free shipping on all orders of $120 or more. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

eShakti: 15% off sitewide. No coupon code needed. Discount reflected at checkout.

Wet Seal: Buy 1 item, get 1 FREE sitewide PLUS free shipping on orders of $25 or more. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Rachel Pally: 25% off your order. Use coupon code Holiday25 at checkout. [SHOP]

Macy’s: Extra 20% off sitewide PLUS free shipping on orders of $50 or more with code THANKS. They also have some doorbusters too. [SHOP]

Simply Be: 30% off sitewide. Use coupon code 9630 at checkout. [SHOP]

Catherines: 50% off everything sitewide plus free shipping on all orders $125 or more. Excludes Perfect Price items. Use coupon code CELEBRATECA at checkout. [SHOP]

Always For Me: 30% off sitewide on orders of $100 or more. Use coupon code ALWAYS30 at checkout. [SHOP]

H&M: 30% off your purchase PLUS Free shipping on all orders. Use coupon code 2873 at checkout. [SHOP]

SmartGlamour: 30% off sitewide + spend over $100 and get free shipping worldwide. Use coupon code SGBlackFriday16 at checkout.

Curvy Fox: 40% off orders of $200 or more. Use coupon code BFRIDAY at checkout.

Dorothy Perkins: Up to 50% off sitewide PLUS free shipping on all orders $50 or more with code DPSHIP50. [SHOP]

Forever 21: Extra 50% off sale items + free shipping on all orders of $21+. Use coupon code OHMYGOBBLE at checkout. [SHOP]

SWAK Designs: Take 50% off your order. Use coupon code BFWSALE50 at checkout. [SHOP]

Kiyonna: Select dresses are on sale for $40. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

JIBRI: 50% off all available items TODAY ONLY. Use coupon code BLACK16 at checkout. [SHOP]

Dressbarn: 30% off $100+ orders, 25% off $75+ orders, 20% off $50 or more. No coupon code needed. Discount applied at checkout. [SHOP]

Society+: 40% off sitewide + free shipping on all orders of $70+. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Rebdolls: 30% off sitewide. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Charlotte Russe: Entire store is $20 or less + free shipping on all orders. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Rue107: Up to 50% off select items. No coupon code needed. [SHOP]

Be Part of The First Ever Plus-Size Boot Camp In Nigeria. Its Gonna Be Fun All The Way!!!

WHAT IS THE BOOT CAMP FOR?
The boot camp is designed to build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals, encourages plus ladies on body confidence and exposé them to the business of modeling.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. Tackling body shamming and insecurities
2. Rekindling the plus  market in Nigeria.
3. An avenue for the plus ladies to network and share ideals.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDES
Fitness session (gym & outdoor), seminar, dance routine, catwalk, photo shoot, pool party, clubbing, games, nutrition advice, wardrobe planning, makeup tutorial, skin care, lectures on how to start your modeling career, market your self as a model, industry overview, agency contract, financial planning, entrepreneurial talk, etc.

DATE

Friday 18th - Sunday 20th November, 2016

ADMISSION FEE
10,000 only (accommodation, feeding & Photo shoot inclusive)

ARRIVAL TIME
12noon

ACCREDITATION/ROOM ALLOCATION
12:30pm

ORIENTATION/CAMP RULES
1:00pm

COME ALONG WITH
1. Extra money
2. Fitness kit (sport bra, leggings, canvass)
3. Bikini or swimsuit
4. Heels
5. Black tank top
6 MKDenim (jean)
7. Gown (not to long as its not your wedding day)
8. Writing pad or recorder
9. Personals and other wears
0. Don't forget any medication if you are on medication and your sanitary pad if you are with or expecting your visitor

MODE OF PAYMENT

Bank: Fidelity Bank

Account Name: Glitz Faces 

Account Number: 4010785493

After payment, text your name, location & teller number to 07068630661  

Come with the teller for verification.

SEE YOU THERE!!!

A Little Tale Of Love; From One FAT Woman To Another By Chiamaka

When a representative of Bella Curves reached out to me to write for their blog, I was pleasantly surprised & happy. It is not often you find a Nigerian blog that supports the plus size community, even in the few times fat (please give me leeway to use this word, I have come to embrace it completely) women are mentioned in mass media we are usually presented as jokes or sexless. 

A FAT GIRL'S GUIDE TO SUMMER: WEARING A SLEEVELESS DRESS

Written By Chiamaka

I see myself wear some of the things I do now & I marvel at how far I have come. Was not too long ago when my sister & I were going for a carnival & I wore a pair of shorts & a top but had then put on a jacket & maxi skirt over it. This was the summer of 2014. We had not ended up going for the carnival & I stared at myself in the mirror for the rest of the day. What was so wrong with me? Why could I not dress as I liked? Added to my worries was the fact that I suffered from spots on my arms & legs, which faded since I stopped worrying about & trying to fix them. Last year summer I was going to six flags with my school. I took the plunge & wore shorts.

I had never felt so free in my life. Naturally, I was a bit nervous at first but then I realised so many people had seen me already & there was nothing to be shy about. Since then, I've been showing my thighs, shoulders & breasts. I know a sleeveless dress might not seem very dramatic to many people but for me it would be truly revolutionary. I am wearing one out this summer & will be blogging about it. I have never shown my arms for many years, they are still very much my largest insecurity. Writing this is difficult because I do not want many of you delving into my inner thoughts, but it has to be done because I want to reach out to as many fat women out there. I want my story to be comforting & also encourage them. 

To all my fat sisters, It's summer time, and naturally it will be difficult for you to wear shorts, sleeveless tops or short dresses. It's choking to be in those thick clothes, but you are scared of being ridiculed. I want to encourage you to put on something you normally wouldn't. To be more confident, go out with friends that particular day. The familiar setting will surround you with more energy to keep going. It is important to have good energy around you, so surround yourself with people who are continuously encouraging you. Following plus size model on social media really helped me to be comfortable & confident in my skin. I know that it is very difficult but please try something out of the usual this summer. 

You will be so pleasantly surprised & more happier than you have ever been. It is difficult to take the plunge in new experiences, but it is helpful to take it little by little. A tiny amount of progress counts. Do not be hard on yourself if you fail, the important thing is to try & try again. I want to tell you that you are beautiful, you are here & never let anyone tell you that your body is less. You are worth just as much as anyone else in the world. It's extremely hard to appreciate yourself in a world where you have no representation except when you are the butt of stupid jokes, but we can do it. 

Have a great summer, keep slaying & stepping on those necks everywhere you go! I am counting on you. Please reach out to me if you ever want to talk or need help choosing an outfit you feel would look great on you. Tweet me gorgeous selfies whenever. I'll be looking forward to them. Love you guys, all of you. (Including the pick me's 🙄)

P.S: I apologize if you are not comfortable with the word "fat" yet. I do not mind it anymore, and this is why I use it in description of myself & other beautiful women like me.

Written By Chiamaka

25 Times Latasha Ngwube Showed Us She Is Unapologetic-ally Curvy and Fashionable.

Latasha Ngwube, fondly called Latasha Lagos is a unique trailblazer, any fashion conscious human can attest to that. Her wardrobe is full of rebellious choices. She really knows how to make an amazing piece look even better. The ways she wear her curves screams Evolutionary not revolutionary and We like it. Latasha is out to change the way we see plus-size fashion.

Whether she is going on a trip, or for a wedding; no matter the occasion, she always gets her looks together, styled to perfection.

Chioma ‘Chigul’ Omeruah Covers Guardian Life’s Latest Issue

Chioma Omeruah aka Chigul who blew into limelight with her hilarious voice note way back and has gone on to become a household name across the country, is on the cover of The Guardian Life magazine.

In this issue, the talented compère, singer, comedian among many other things, reveals her other side.

POP UP PLUS – The exclusive shopping experience for curvy women IS HAPPENING IN LAGOS!!!

Media Girls Latasha Ngwube, Dami Elebe(Beat Fm), Temi Akinmuda (Cool fm) feature in this sizzling campaign for POP UP PLUS- The exclusive shopping experience for curvy women. These three curvaceous beauties are in full formation to promote fashion and style as effortless and totally achievable as well as affordable to every curvy woman out there.

Are You Curvy, Smart & Fabulous? Miss Nigeria Plus Size Pageant 2016 Entry Is On!

The Miss Nigeria Plus Size Pageant has started its 2016 call for entries. Are you a lady of full figure, intelligent, a Nigerian between 18-26 years old? Get ready to be a part of the first ever Miss Nigeria Plus Size edition. and stand a chance to win five million naira total salary paid in monthly installments and a brand new car. The winner will also represent Nigeria at the Miss Plus Size International pageant.

Soo Cute!! Uche Jombo and Son Covers WOW! Magazine

Uche Jombo Rodriguez and her cute son, Matthew Kenny Chinedu, are on the cover of WOW magazine’s latest issue.

13 Cute and Airport-Friendly Foot-wears for Every Curvy Girl! All avaliable on Jumia & Konga.

Sometimes the last thing we want to do is dress up for a flight. Between going through security and dealing with terminal changes, your first thought is comfort, but that doesn’t mean your look can’t also be chic.

Curvy Girl's Wedding #13: A Nigerian Wedding Full of Laughter, Love & Classic Romance: ELLA + IKAY

I have a special treat for you today. We are taking a look back at a gorgeous wedding between ELLA & IKAY. Everything about this vibrant wedding screams romance. From the gorgeous pink, purple color scheme to the

Curvy Girl's Wedding #12: An Elegant Wedding With A Cultural Flair: Estella + George

 

Love meets us in the most unexpected places. For this curvy bride, she met the love of her life at the beautiful serene environment of Tinapa Waterfall in Calabar.

"I actually met my husband in at Tinapa water falls, it was really crazy though. He kept guessing things about me and I must say 90 percent of the guess were right and I kept on

Editors Pick | CURVY Instagram Look Of The Week #1

 

Style is an expression. But when a curvy girl expresses style, it's usually phenomenal. This week, alot of curvy girls chose to express their style in very bright vibrant colours. Others decided to keep it rather simple and smart yet elegant. 

Maxi Tee Style | Who Wore It Best? Ohaz Buchy, Abisola or Kim

 Three different maxi tee looks, differently styled by these curvy and chic ladies. Take a close look at these looks and tell us who wear it better. No.. They all look beautiful. Instead tell us whose look you'd prefer to rock.

Curvy Red Carpet Looks at The 2015 African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA)

This year's awards came with very stylish curvy looks on the red carpet. I couldnt help added my favorite Nollywood sweet girl, Genevieve Nnaji in an outfit by Elvira Jude on this post because she was one of the best dresses at the AMVCA 2015. Also in attendance were these gorgeous curvy celebrities.

Curvy Girl's Wedding #11: Travel Inspired Wedding in Houston – Private Jet Included: Ogechi + Nwabueze

Destination wedding are quite an experience. This couple made their perfect choice when they took their wedding to Houston. I am sure they never expected such beauty and grace that made their day. The curvy bride, Ogechi's wedding dress is so gorgeous.

20 Plus-Size Little Red Dresses Options Perfect for Valentine's Day

Obsessed with glitzy embellishment and standout silhouettes? Then this is where to make your selection. Like I did when I listed 12 Plus Size Red Dresses To Try This Holiday Season last year, I have listed out 20 Plus-Size Little Red Dresses Options Perfect for Valentine's Day designed by plus size designers who offers the ultimate in evening wear with their collection of dresses. With the utmost focus on intricate handwork and luxe fabrics, these designers including Asos, Simplybe, Ashley Stewart, Igigi, Calvin Klein, Monif C, and more lock down killer curves in signature trendy outfit for all curvy girls. They are all avaliable in sizes UK 18-24.

The Ultimate Guide to Plus Size Wedding Dress Shopping By Allison Mcgevna

Ladies, this is admittedly a long post. If you're looking for something specific, skip ahead to the bullet point you find relevant. This post is based on my experience alone, which was a largely positive one. But that was because I was prepared. I hope this guide helps you a little. And to my readers who have already gone through it, please share your tips in the comments below.