By Jessica Kane, Editor-In-Chief
www.lifeandstyleofjessica.com

Blogging from my hotel room in Everett Wa at the nicest Holiday Inn I’ve ever seen…no really?!
They have marble and chandeliers in the lobby! I’m here as a judge and sponsor of the Washington Plus America pageant and so honored to be here to help select the first WA Miss Plus America and to have Skorch as an official sponsor!!

Will bring you more pics and video, but here is day 1 with my roomie, plus industry mogul *she’ll deny if you say to her face* Chenese Lewis….the FIRST Miss Plus America!  Stay tuned for more pictures and video, and if you’re in Everett WA, you can still buy a ticket to see who wins! Visit www.waplusamerica.com and tweet @waplusamerica! Visit on Facebook too http://www.facebook.com/WAPLUSAMERICA.

By Jessica Kane, Editor-in-Chief
www.lifeandstyleofjessica.com

All my life I’ve struggled with finding cute tall boots that would fit my 19.5″ calf. Luckily, I have a size 11 foot, so I know I have an easier time of it than most of my wide calf friends. This last fall, I went on an obsessed crazy person search to find cute custom tall boots. Luckily, I found the ones from Torrid that I’m wearing in the picture above, and thanks to a tip from Sarah Sapora, Director of Marketing for Sealed With A Kiss Designs, I learned of DUO Boots. Honestly, why did I not know of them before? I place that offers cute and quality boots custom to YOUR foot and calf measurement – genius. They are pricier, but everyone I know that has purchased boots from DUO sings their praises – this is why I’m proud to partner with them to introduce you to DUO.

My favorites are the brown boots! My picks are the VERDANA and the TAMORA. And, the best part? Shipping is FREE to the US!
You must check out www.duoboots.com, you’ll be pleasantly surprised .

www.pinklafemme.com

Meet The Plump Pinay bloggers Stacy and Danah. These women are so inspiring and empowering and we are so excited to share with you an exclusive interview and a peek into why these ladies are catching the world by storm with their Body Love Warrior blog.

After numerous attempts to become skinny and stay skinny which resulted to eating disorders (Stacy suffered from Anorexia-Bulimia for 7 months while Danah got obsessed with calorie counting and over exercising), the twins finally learned how to accept the way their bodies were meant to be–voluptuous and chunky.

Their commitment towards self-love combined with the exhaustion from the world full of corrupt views on body image sparked ideas into writing about body appreciation. Seeing plus size models from the US and Europe, and wonderful fat positive websites finally urged the sisters to sit on their thinking chairs and start typing to promote this body revolution in their wonderful motherland, the Philippines.

We are so glad they did!! You’re going to love their one-on-one’s, a must read!

This issue is proudly presented by Karen Kane, luxury fashion for sizes 14-22.
www.karenkane.com

In this nutrition webisode, Margaux J Rathbun, B.S., N.T.P. shares with us her favorite healthy snacks that are great alternatives to a lot of the conventional snack products found at grocery stores.

By PassionJonesz, Skorch TV Host
www.youtube.com/passionjonesz

PASSIONJONESZ PRESENTS: Showing you lovely divas what you can wear going out on that special night.

Outfit #1
Skirt: Forever21 // Shirt: N/a  // Crop Blazer: N/a  // Heels: Charollette Russe
Necklace: 34th jewelry district

Outfit #2
Dress: Gojane1 //Bolero: Rainbows1 //Pearls: (assorted)1 //Flats: Kmart

Outfit #3
Blazer: Mom1 //Lace button up: Forever211 //Jeggings: Rainbows1 //Bracelet & Necklace: JDLNY

Outfit #4 & #5
Blazer: Avenue1 //BodyCon dress: Charollette Russe 1 //Necklace: 34th jewelry district

By Kellie Brown, NYC Editor-At-Large
www.fatshioninsider.com

Sometimes being a curvy consumer who’s looking for cute clothes that don’t make you look like an AARP subscriber or an extra in a Justin Bieber video is quite like being a private investigator. Seriously! I guess that’s why I’m your Fatshion Insider, always trolling the web looking for fab finds for the fluffy. I regularly stalk international brands that I love and use my mind melding powers, willing them to ship to the U.S. All of this to say… while on one of my stalking adventures I discovered that popular UK retailer New Look finally delivers to the U.S. Yet another cool brand with extended sizes! (Ureka)

New Look calls their extended sizes “Inspire” and sizes range from US14-22. For me it’s a bit like Forever 21 but British however, they have much better dresses and sizing. My first order has arrived and I’m thrilled. It arrived in a timely fashion, pieces look and feel as expected, everything fits and I’m completely excited to make my next purchase! I haven’t seen even a faint of advertising or marketing to let us American chubettes know they are now shipping here, but now you know!

Here are a few of my Fatshion Insider picks!
Dress // Colored Jeans // Patterned Leggings // Green Handbag // Contrast Stripe Jumper

Where are you from? Im from Australia
How old are you? 24
Favorite shops/designers? Vintage, ASOS, Supre (Cheap basics), Topshop and Forever21 Plus! And Solestruck for AMAZING shoes.
Spring Fashion Favorites? Mid length dresses, coloured skinny legs jeans and tasteful clashing of prints (Im yet brave enough though!)
Your top three go to fashion pieces? Maxi skirts , Basic tshirts, Skinny leg jeans! … *cough* and blazers!

Connect with Ash!
www.facebook.com/astuddedrosevintage & www.twitter.com/StuddedRoseVtg
Instagram: Search “studdedrosevintage” on Instagram!

Now, enjoy her first post!

xoxo
Jessica Kane
Editor-In-Chief

By Skorch Blogger Ashley Rose of www.thisisashleyrose.blogspot.com

When it comes to something a bit ladylike, for a coffee with the girls or a whimsical picnic in the park with my man i always turn to collars. Im usually a ”Statement necklace” kind of girl so i guess it makes sense i turn to the next best thing! Great for summer and then to layer up in winter with your favourite knit jumper of the top (with the collar peeking out of course!).  Add some pumps or some ballet flats, a statement lip (I sware by MAC Russian Red), a carry all bag, then your ready to go!

Items:
1. Dress Left: City Chic Pearl Collar dress $119.95AU www.citychic.com
2. Dress Right: Torrid “Queen of Heartz” internet exc dress $120.50US www.torrid.com
3. Bag: Cambridge satchel
4. Nailpolish: Any red will do!
5. Lipstick: MAC Russian Red www.maccosmetics.com
6. Shoes: ASOS stamp wedge court shoe £35.00 www.asos.com

Available via ASOS

By Jessica Kane, Editor-In-Chief
www.lifeandstyleofjessica.com

I am SO loving this girl, her style and blog are so refreshing!! Meet Dani of DIY Fatshion, a super creative art student from Texas. This girls closet is so much fun and I’m so loving the blue and leopard. Get inspired and meet Dani at www.diyfatshion.blogspot.com.