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January 2009

25.Jan.09
Grandama Chic
Grandma Chic

Grandma chic, the aesthetic in which old lady florals and knits are mixed with contemporary trends. I dig it. To make this style work, I suggest sifting through a vintage/ thrift shop for one of a kind tops, accessories or shoes. Look for colorful prints and details that make your finds really unique. In this [...]

 

18.Jan.09
First Impression: Danielle from Stylista

After a few episodes it seemed clear to me the show was over produced to the point that all of the contestants seemed like characters. I stopped watching the show when Danielle left on the fifth episode.

My first impression of Danielle is that she is smart, creative and stylish. Here we talk to her to find out if my first impression sums up our favorite tv style contestant.

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15.Jan.09
Introducing… something completely different

So, I’ve been super excited about a new feature coming to Fat Stylist. The feature is called First Impression and it’s an interview with someone who is changing what we think we know about life, happiness and culture.

 

14.Jan.09
Open Discussion: Does Oprah hate her body?

I am sure this is not the nicest of topics we’ve discussed here on the blog, but I am really curious to know what you think. I have been wondering about Oprah for a while. During last year, I wondered if she was secretly starting to love her rounded figure because she was discussing health a little more and discussing her weight a little less. But then, all of a sudden (just in time for January New Year’s Resolutions), she comes out with the how oh how did I get to be so fat again?

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10.Jan.09
Five rules to engage the plus-size shopper

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What do you need to know to appeal to the plus-size shopper? Here you’ll find our five essential points to make her happy to shop your store.

Five rules to engage the plus-size shopper (64KB PDF)

 

Everybody Counts Survey Results

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Results of our Everybody Counts plus-size style survey (700KB PDF)

 

04.Jan.09
Helsinki Style

Where is the most fashionable place on earth? I’m beginning to think it’s Helsinki. I stalk the street style site Hel Looks regularly for style inspiration and Helsinki has shown itself to be a city that takes leaps of faith with its fun fashion sense. Here are a few of my favorite finds from 2008.