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We asked our Facebook fans "What are your biggest challenges, including when dressing for hot weather?” And the funny part is that Maxi Dresses were the solution in almost every case. Go figure…hot weather and longer clothes are better!...(more)

Remember when you used to go to a pep rally to cheer on the team? Well, this is a peplum rally and it will definitely cheer on all women who want an effortless hourglass figure with style and comfort. Exclusively for OneStopPlus.com by City Chic, this vintage floral peplum top epitomizes the expression that ‘good is in the details’. With just the right amount of stretch, a gorgeous scoop neckline and a cut out detail in back, this is the perfect top for any woman who wants sexy style and great versatility since it looks just as good with jeans as with your dress trousers. And check out the rest of the collection for... (more)

Much closer to the end than the start of my cross-country trip, we stopped in Park City, Utah. I had only been to Park City in the winter and found it incredibly charming and very western (as in cowboy) feeling. I had heard that the ski slopes are converted in the warm weather into a giant alpine slide that is one of the longest slides in the world, with over 3,000 feet of gliding and sliding down a luge-like track. So, of course I had to try it. While I didn't quite feel like an Olympian on a luge run, I did have the thrill of victory and none of the defeat because the rider controls how fast or how slow you go. And with four tracks to choose from, it’s great for everyone in the family. I just loved it! Park City is not only a great all-season resort, it hosts the famous Sundance Film Festival so it’s no surprise that its restaurants are world class. I do have to say that it is a pricey town, both in...(more)

One of the most enjoyable things I get to do as Editorial Director is to help organize and present previews of the collections for the upcoming season. Think of it as a preview for a movie you really want to see. Just last week, OneStopPlus.com got the penthouse showroom of none other than the incredibly fashionable Bryant Park Hotel and the who’s who of plus size fashion came to see the fall season of innovation and excitement... (more)

Finally, swimwear designed for real girl bodies. With the retro look dominating the swimwear scene, swimdresses, ruffles, skirtinis and sweetheart necklines are all the rage. Fabulous ruching and tummy-control make this a slimming swimwear summer. Proof? Here are your most-asked questions and our cheeky (and busty) responses...(more)

Finally, we can look forward to PMS every month, because this is the first of our special feature called Plus Model Style. We go to the experts, the plus-size models, to get their tips about how to look great, even under pressure. So what better place to start than the most stressful of situations – wearing a bathing suit. Then, add that you are on national TV and you’re a size 16 or 18. That’s exactly what happened when four gorgeous models did a tv segment with me this week in swimwear. Since OneStopPlus.com has over 700 swim selections, guess we know everything there is to... (more)

Happy Birthday to the goddess of curve and nerve ...Marilyn Monroe. Yes, I am one of the tens of millions still obsessed by her image and her legend. My picture for my bio is in front of a famous photo of Marilyn taken just months before she died. Her incredible combination of what you saw combined with what you got is what made her so unique. One minute she could be saying "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." Next she could have the depth normally attributed only to the men she married. If you ever want to spend a little time laughing and crying, go to quotelicious.com and read some of Marilyn’s best quotes. My daughter has a quote by her on Facebook and it's one we all identify with. The short version "if you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best". I feel that way about my looks, body, personality, you name it. For a girl normally seen on a flat surface, Marilyn got the very simple concept that we are all 3D and should be allowed to be complex. She didn't just walk into a room, she entered it, whether...(more)

We all have places we’ve wanted to see and, for me, it was Mt. Rushmore. Hands down. Not only is it in South Dakota, one of only two states I hadn’t visited, but it had this magical quality because it was created in America by Americans. It wasn’t a gift from another country, or in a major city. It was a representation of pride and I guess I knew enough of its story to know it would be awe-inspiring. This was going to be the most exciting portion of my cross-country trip and I can say with all honesty, it exceeded all my expectations. Start with the fact that Gutzon Borglum began construction on it when he was 60, and that was a lot older in 1927 than it is today. I won’t give away too much because you just have to go there to remind yourself of what people can do when they put their minds to it, but I did walk away with perhaps the most important lessons we can all learn. Mt. Rushmore was never completed – not even close. It was supposed to be of the presidents down to their waists and it barely... (more)

Another "buddy cop" movie? We've been watching them since Starsky and Hutch, Miami Vice, and the first 21 Jump Street. So what gimmick could possibly make us look forward to another one? When the buds are none other than America's Sweethearts, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy. And not just cops, but FBI honchos. You may remember Sandy (yeah, we're on a first name basis) as an uptight FBI agent in Miss Congeniality. In a total against type, she is now playing an uptight FBI agent. Okay, so she does uptight better... (more)

Okay, a sale is always great, but a sale at the start of the summer really gives us a chance to spend so little on so much, and then be able to wear it all year round. From peach to plum, cherry to watermelon and blueberry to strawberry, this summer's colors are like an incredible fruit stand. And these happy colors also make us feel as fresh as we look because they are made of the perfect fabrics to let air in and keep heat out. They also allow us to go wild with summer jewelry and shoes...win-win. So scoop up a few of the Woman Within soft cotton tees in over 20 colors and under $10 and Jessica London tanks with adjustable straps in 15 colors for under $10. Big note to self... (more)

Okay, so I'm still on my cross country trip and happy to report that I am not killing my friend yet, but leaving her at one of the 10 rest stops she needs every day has occurred to me. Like all things challenging, I need to look on the bright side of our incredible friendship that has survived boyfriends, marriages, children and lots of jobs, so travel is just a piece of cake. What better place to stop and smell the roses (and lilacs) than Mackinac Island, this incredible resort in northern Michigan, right near the Canadian border. It is out of the way on a typical cross-country trip, but this anything-but-typical island is well worth the mileage. It has horse drawn carriages and the most beautiful lilac trees literally everywhere. With less than 4 square miles and about 500 permanent residents, it has the same feel as Martha's Vineyard and is as much fun for kids as for adults. Whether you can afford to stay at The Grand Hotel or not, it is worth a visit and...(more)

Just saw The Great Gatsby and boy, were those girls skinny back then. No wonder it was followed by a Great Depression --- no one was eating! Seriously, there wasn't one woman in the entire picture that was bigger than a size 2. While the fashion of the twenties have been influencing the runways for the past few years, I think the movie will have us seeing more and more of these shimmy little dresses. If the film tells us one thing about how to look great, it's to keep your look consistent from head to toe. The dresses were minimal, so the hair was equally short and cute. Makeup all looked beautifully sheer. And all these looks work even better on plus-size bodies. The key to fashion then and now is actually comfort and fun. It's a beautiful movie and though the music may seem a little disconcerting at first since we don't picture hip hop in the 1920's, I think they really pulled it off. The director said that jazz was to the 20's what hip hop is today so he wanted to modernize the film and Jay Z...(more)

Guess who's copying our style? All the hottest designers! We have been loving our pointe pants, knit bottoms and leggings for years, and now designers are realizing how great the smooth fronts and backs are. Added bonus, there are now tummy control inserts and shaping that really lifts the butt, and get even more personalized fits in petite, regular and tall. So turn those dreaded dreggings into body-loving leggings and make knit bottoms your wardrobe's best new friend. It's as easy as A,B and C. A as in apple -- yes, I'm going to call a body shape a fruit. And why not. An apple can look absolutely delicious with just a little polishing... (more)

“Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You”…Eleanor Roosevelt. And you may just have the most fun ever! No really, most fun ever! I’m still on my cross-country trip and we decided to take a detour on the way up to Mackinaw Island in upper Michigan. We stopped at Silver Lake where there are these incredibly beautiful...(more)

Whether you love her, hate her or just don’t care at all, you have to admit that there is something about Kim Kardashian that just keeps captivating the public. Last week it was dinner with Vogue’s Anna Wintour and this week it’s the Metropolitan gala event. While we all know the press has traditionally been horribly cruel to weight gains by any celeb, you would think pregnancy might at least be considered a hands-off. But no, when it comes to Kim Kardashian, all bets are off. She wore a black and white dress and got called ‘orca’ by the press. She has been called a poster child for how not to dress when you’re pregnant. While some may take perverse pleasure in the turned tables, I still think it is blatant prejudice when anyone uses a different yardstick for judging fashion based on size versus on style. Kim Kardashion has now started to hide her shape which has everyone thinking she is looking so much better. Too bad she cowered from the criticism instead of making...(more)

What’s soft, supple and perfect to hold both its shape and yours? Woven tops. The difference between woven and knit is the tightness of the stitch so woven tops have less stretch...in a good way. My new favorite is a tunic length, soft woven rayon shirt with rolled short sleeves. It’s got shirred shoulders and back yoke that creates a wonderful drape whether you’re coming or going. Like everything else, flexibility doubles the fashion and the fun so dress it up by wearing the royal jade color and black pants with the green dyed agate necklace, or go casual with the coral blush color worn with jeans and the Angela crisscross sandal by Comfortview® in tangerine. And speaking of stretching... (more)

Maxi DressesHow to stay cool when the weather gets hot? Create your own iconic moment with maxi dresses inspired by comfort, fit, and ease. From charming to sexy, simple to sizzling, here's the road to a style savvy summer. Get ready to turn heads this summer in the Jessica London Surplice Maxi Dress in golden spice. This maxi dress has a surplice front that flatters your bust and creates a V'd neckline for a feminine shape. For those that love a bold stripe, try the Striped Maxi Dress of the moment from Roaman's. This angle striped and scoop neck design creates... (more)

When it comes to fame-us people, no one is more inspirational than Adele. And since her birthday is May 5th (Today!), it's the perfect time to wish her a very happy birthday and thank her for all the chances she takes in her music and in her fashion. While she is only 25, she has a certain elegance and confidence that can make her seem much more mature. Whether it was that gorgeous black lace dress with the perfect hair and makeup at her first Grammy Awards or her all-out flower-power statement with matching shoes, Adele epitomizes the expression that "what is important about a dress is the woman who is wearing it". She credits Etta James as her musical inspiration and listen to "At Last" sung by Etta to get the full effect of why she was so magical to Adele. Are you brave enough to ‘adelize’ your next outfit? Try any embellished top... (more)

I’m obsessed with Ana Gasteyer. I have been since her Saturday Night Live days from 1996-2002 (with lots of guest spots since), and her roles on The Good Wife and Suburgatory. But nothing rises to the new spin she’s giving Weight Watchers. Is it going to motivate me to join? Probably not. But my perception of the company has gone up 1000%. Finally, a sense of WHOA instead of a sense of woe. And how Ana got the job is even better. She was endlessly tweeting the company – hysterical tweets like “Hey Weight Watchers, how many activity points for wrestling a cat into a carrier? About 23 min/very sweaty. Pls note w/without swearing. Thx.”. Then she does this very cool commercial where it’s all about her arms not shaking when she claps...(more)

We all have our wish lists, and mine is to see all 50 states. While I’ve been to almost all the states, several were just in the airports and that just isn’t good enough. So here I go on the great American road trip starting in Connecticut and ending in San Francisco. My best friend since we were in our 20’s is joining me and since we have very different travel sensibilities, this could be a bit of a challenge. We were smart enough to set up some ground rules, so I hope that helps. I’m a snacker, she’s a real-meal kind of girl. So the compromise is a real breakfast that's included with the room (since we're also on a tight budget) and she can get a few extra muffins and fruit for the car just in case I don’t feel like stopping until later in the day. First stop…Niagara Falls. When I was 7 years old, my family went to Niagara and I got to wear that yellow slicker. Now, I still love the yellow jacket, but added some green accessories to make it pop even more. That mist behind me is the Falls... (more)