by Diana on March 8, 2010
As Editor-in-Chief of Italian Vogue since 1988, Franca Sozzani has always recognized the importance of keeping up with the times. She recently joined Twitter and when she chose to relaunch her magazine’s website this past February, she included a new section called Vogue Curvy, which highlights plus-size fashion and models as well as voluptuous female celebrities.
For example, website section “Glam and Curvy” kicked off with a profile of British singer Annie Lennox’s daughter Lola, whose 16th birthday celebration in London took a heavy, if unintended, toll on her father’s home. “Curvy Icons” meanwhile caught up with actress Liv Tyler, who reveals her cinematic idol is former queen of French curves Brigitte Bardot. The “Curvy Blog” highlighted a fashion show in London put on by English designer Mark Fast, described as being someone who “loves curves,” while a “Curvy News” item celebrated television’s focus on women such as Oprah Winfrey and Italy’s Antonella Clerici.
Together with Vogue Black, another new Italian Vogue website section that focuses on black fashion and models, Sozzani is to be congratulated for more accurately reflecting a world that encompasses many different ethnicities and body types. To wit, a video under “Stores” follows curvy Chicago blogger Gabi Gregg on a neighborhood shopping spree, which in turn becomes a bold platform for commenters to discuss their own plus-size views and needs. “I don’t get why you wouldn’t also feature plus size stores…” notes commenter Valerie.”If you stick to ‘regular’ size shops I don’t really see the point.”
QUESTION: Do you think Vogue Curvy will encourage top designers to create luxury fashions for curvy women?
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by Jean on February 26, 2010
Have you heard? Tyra Banks has launched a plus size teen model contest! That’s right, in an attempt to find “fiercely real” teen models, Tyra has announced that she will be holding a competition in the same vein of her hit show “America’s Next Top Model.” She has sent out the word for teens between the ages of 13 to 19 who are interested in becoming a model to apply. The winner will be awarded a one-year modeling contract.
What makes this contest unique and different from “America’s Next Top Model” is that the competitors must wear sizes from 12 to 20 and be anywhere from 5′9 to taller. Tyra told US Magazine, “I’ve always felt it was my mission to expand the narrow perceptions of beauty…” and with this idea she is attempting to challenge the idea that only women of a certain size are considered beautiful and show the world that women of all sizes can be fierce and gorgeous.
With this contest, Tyra has the power to encourage women of all sizes across the country to appreciate their bodies and feel good about themselves regardless of their size, as long as they are healthy. Additionally, by focusing this competition on women from the ages of 13 to 19, she will be to be able to use this competition and her show to reach women who are at a very crucial time of personal development in their lives.
Do you think a plus-sized model competition will be beneficial for today’s young females? Why or why not?
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by Linda on February 20, 2010
Most people are familiar with aerobics. Remember dancing around in a sweaty gym in a leotard? If that doesn’t sound appealing, you might want to try water aerobics. Water aerobics offers many of the same benefits as aerobics, including weight control, improved bone and muscle health, improved cardiovascular conditioning and a greater sense of physical well-being.
In addition, water aerobics also has the added benefit of being a workout lower impact, meaning that you’re less likely to have sore knees and ankles following a session. This can be particularly helpful for plus size swimmers who want to ease into an exercise program without risking injury. Water aerobics can provide additional benefits over land aerobics because of the resistance that the water provides.
Water aerobics appeals to all ages because of the high variability in difficulty that can result from working out in the water. Beginners find it easy to learn, and even advanced water “aerobicisers” can find challenging new exercises to perform.
Those interested in water aerobics should grab their bathing suit and contact the local pool or fitness club and inquire about classes for beginners, or more advanced class options if you feel up to it. Remember to wear a well fitting swimsuit, or a tankini if you prefer, that won’t fall off easily. Water aerobics is a fun and exciting way to stay in shape without the impact of other land exercises.
How would you compare water aerobics to other workouts you’ve tried?
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by Diana on February 18, 2010
New York Fashion Week 2010 opened its runway last Thursday, transforming Bryant Park into a fashion wonderland. With hits like “The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2010,” American designers are lassoing in celebrities to support women and heart disease awareness by wearing red dresses down the runway.
BCBGMAXAZRIA took the stage as locals, celebrities and journalists waited impatiently for new fashions to strut past them. Over the remaining days attendees in the various tents will be buzzing with anticipation as they see shows from Michael Kors and Vera Wang. Shows start at 9 a.m. and continue through the night.
Looking for fashion tips? Feeling too “girlie” in your spring dresses? Well, this year’s fashions have already been touted for their masculine approach, featuring menswear jackets with women’s dresses. The runway is a guiding light to new fashion approaches and tired wardrobes.
If you miss this fall fashion frenzy, June is just around the corner, which is when New York City gears up for its second annual Full-Figured Fashion Week. American Demographics recently reported that 40 million women are larger than a size 14 and spending $25 billion a year on clothing, opening up opportunities for designers to dedicate their efforts to plus sizes and create much-needed curvy fashions.
The 2009 show housed more than 1,500 plus-sized models, boutiques, vendors and fashion onlookers; this year the carpets roll out June 10 to 16, 2010.
What do you think are the pros of have a separate plus size fashion week? Do you think the NY Fashion Week should already have a plus sized segment?
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by Jean on February 11, 2010
Yoga is one of the fastest growing trends in America. Everywhere you look a new yoga studio is popping up, and people of all ages, shapes and sizes are joining this beneficial practice. Don’t be intimidated by trying something new!
It doesn’t matter if you have never exercised before, if an injury has kept you out of the gym for a while, or if you are already on a workout routine. Yoga has benefits that you will only experience if you give it a try. Yoga is for all levels, it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an expert – you still reap the benefits.
One class will have you hooked as you feel the benefits: release of stress, relief of sore muscles and old injures, increase of flexibly, and detoxification. Now that you are ready to hit the studio, here are a few things to know. You will need a yoga mat, a towel, comfortable loose fitting clothes and a large bottle of water.
Yoga instructors are used to new comers and are very welcoming. You most likely can rent a mat and towel for a small fee. You can choose what type of yoga suits you best, heated yoga, yoga for athletes, yoga based on stretching and strength yoga for building muscle. So find the closest studio to you and give it a go!
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