Saving Money with Coupons – Internet Style

Are you a coupon clipper?

Well technically on the internet you don’t clip the coupon, but just like the paper version, internet coupons can save you a bunch.

Internet coupons are different than other text or banner ads you might see in two ways:

1. They have an experation date.
2. They have a code you need to enter at check out. ( HINT ) If you see a coupon you like, write the code down so that you can enter it when you see something you love.

An internet coupon can be in banner form or text.
Another thing to note is that some coupons specify – Sale not valid on clearance or already discounted items. While others are good on all purchases.

A coupon that is good for 20% off in addition to any existing sale prices is a great find. A coupon good for 40% off of regular price merchandise is not so bad either.

Start being an internet coupon clipper. Your wallet will thank you.

Remember Just Love Yourself and Dream, Deb.

Sex and the City

Do you want to look like a movie star? Do you have a formal occasion coming up and want a wow accessory? 

The new Sex and the City movie is showing in cinemas everywhere. Everyone is going wild about the Swarovski Crystal Power Silver Shade evening bag carried by Carrie Bradshaw (played by Sarah Jessica Parker).  You too can have this bag and shine like a star.

Power Silver Shade Evening Bag

How to Dress for Your Shape

 

So you bought that great dress you saw in a fashion magazine. It looked really nice on the model, but there is something just not right about the way it fits you. What is wrong?

 

What went wrong was that you didn’t think about your shape. Your body shape can turn a ho-hum dress into a wow! Unfortunately it can also change the trendiest of dresses into a fashion don’t. You need to calculate your shape and then shop with your shape in mind.

 

No, this isn’t taking the fun out of shopping. It is putting the fun back in. Think of all the complements that will start pouring in when your clothes fit well. Think of all the money you will save by actually wearing the clothes in your closet.

 

Now to calculate your shape you need either a full length mirror or a really good friend with a digital camera. Wearing a swimsuit, tights, a catsuit or biker shorts and a tank top with a hint of spandex (anything that will show you the shape of your body,) stand in front of the full length mirror or let your friend take a full length photo.

 

There are six body shapes: 

Round

Inverted Triangle

Hourglass

Pear

Diamond

Straight

 

Now take a good look. Is your shape Round?A woman who has a round shape has a generous bust line with a fuller back and rib cage. She has a waist line that is generous, narrow hips and lovely, slender legs.

So what should this shape wear? V-neck tops are a great way to elongate and slenderize the neckline. You want to stay away from fitted tops. Fitted tops will only draw attention to your waistline and fuller bust. Free flowing tunics are the ticket. If you wear jackets, narrow collars and single button styles are best for not drawing attention to your fuller bust and waistline.

Show off your great legs. Leggings are best with a great tunic look. Lucky you can wear a slim skirt to show off your hips and legs. The carwash hem, with a few buttons discretely opened is also a nice flirty, casual look.

 

Are you an Inverted Triangle?Do you have broad shoulders, a medium bust line, average waist and narrow hips with lovely, shapely legs?

This body type wants to balance out those broad shoulders and enhance those great hips and lovely legs. Balance out your upper and lower torso by wearing lighter colors on the bottom half. Try a flared skirt or those trendy, wide leg pants. V-necklines will elongate your upper torso and lead the viewer’s eyes down away from your shoulders. A wide belt worn over a big shirt low on the hips is also a good bet.

 

Is your figure the classic Hourglass?This figure has a bust, small well-defined waist, curvy hips and shapely legs and sometimes a protruding bottom.

You have an easy shape to dress. Celebrate it with soft fabrics, wrap dresses, and belts that lay at your waistline. A small waist helps the taller woman look more balanced. If you are shorter de-emphasize your waist a little so you won’t look cut in half. Stay away from oversized or too fitted styles, stick with semi-fitted clothing. An hourglass is every woman’s dream figure, do your best to wear clothing that emphases your curves.

 

The woman with a Pear shaped body has a slender neck, narrow shoulders, a small bust, a shapely waist and generous hips and thighs. You have a small, feminine waistline embrace it. Choose flowing fabrics, wide leg pants are best to de-emphasize your hips and thighs. Straight skirts can be your friend. You want to pull attention toward your upper body. Cowl neck tops and boat neck or square necklines can help give you the illusion of broader shoulders.

 

The Diamond and Pear shaped women are similar. The Diamond has narrow shoulders, a small bust with generous hips and thighs. The Diamond is curvier than the pear and is narrower on top with a fuller bottom. Stay away from cuffed pants or pants with detail along the hem. Cuffs and detail can draw the eye making you look larger on the bottom and shorter. Tapered legs are a good bet. Jackets and tops should not pull across your hips or bottom they should flare gently over those trouble spots.

 

The woman with a straight body type has an upper and lower torso equal in width. Her bust is average, with a large rib cage, undefined waist line, a flat bottom and slender legs.

The trick for this body type is to create waist definition with vertical lines that curve at the waist. Princess seams are great for you. The empire waist line is your friend, as well as the dropped waist. You don’t need gathers or pleats at your waist. Knit pants work well with your flat bottom.

 

As you can see different women come in different shapes. A woman needs to dress for her shape. Dressing for your shape will take the confusion out of shopping and put the fun back in. Enjoy.

 

Remember Just Love Yourself and Dream…Deb.

Dance Like No One’s Watching

Recently we had the pleasure of watching Marissa Jaret Winokur on Dancing With The Stars. Marissa is short, round and full of fun and energy. When asked why she took on the challange she said that she wanted to prove that you don’t need to be a size two to dance.
Way to go Marissa! You can still catch episodes of DWTS on abc.com if you would like to catch her in action.
I was reminded of Marissa and her success when I came across a great CD called Dance Like No One’s Watching. I love to dance, I love to sing and this CD has it all for me. Disco, Pop, Soul if you are from my era and even if you’re not you’ll love this music. This is music for women. Pop this CD in the player, throw up the shades and dance like no one’s watching.
Remember Love Yourself and Dream, Deb.

Dance Like No One’s Watching CD

Fashion Trends – Sun Dresses

Floaty, flirty sun dresses seem to be one of the hot trends this spring. Embrace your feminine side. Halter tops and empire waist lines move the viewers eye away from the hipline up to beautiful shoulders. Skirts are fuller and give the wearer more ease of movement. Just looking at these beautiful dresses makes you feel a soft summer breeze.

Hi all and Welcome to the new Plus Size Junction Journal

Hi all.  We’ve changed our blog home.  The new site should be more visually appealing and easier for you to navigate.

As always we will devote our posts to style and the lifestyle of the plus size women.

Summer is almost here are you ready?  Here are some things to think about:

• Self-tanning lotion. 
• Good UV blocking sunglasses
• A sun hat.
• A water bottle-filtered and more Eco friendly than the ones that are pre-filled.
• A good pair of walking shoes or sandles. 

Summer is about fun.  Get out there and strut your stuff.  Show the world just how great a plus size woman can be.