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Guilty of Idiocy (Again): Lane Bryant's Cacique line...

Friday, March 06, 2009

How many times do you, as a plus size fashionista, swear off all things poorly made and is not quality? Better yet, how many times do you buy something at Lane Bryant only to have it last three to four wearings?

That's what I'm going through with their Cacique bras. I spent quite a bit of money there recently as I finally decided to take the Oprah challenge and get the RIGHT size bra and invest in some "quality" pieces. Well, quality - that's a term that I find debatable.

Right now, after two bras either popping their underwire or falling apart after TWO wearings - yeah, I'm SO done. Those bras retail for $30-40 APIECE. Sure, many times they run the Buy 1 Get One 1/2 off or a coupon but still - after dropping a nice chunk of change on new bras, to have these fall apart was beyond discouraging. And, for that, I need to bid adieu to poorly made crap and make some quality decisions - and that means swearing off Lane Bryant. What used to stand for quality and class is now cheap, poorly made and just not worth the insanely high prices they charge. I bought a bra at Ashley Stewart that runs circles around the Cacique disaster which looked great but didn't hold up AT ALL.

Lane Bryant - how many times are you going to disappoint your target audience? The more corners you cut and quality you skew in favor of a quick profit will only make us take our money elsewhere.

Labels: Ashley Stewart, Guilty of Idiocy, Lane Bryant, Lingerie, Quality, What Were They Thinking

Brights Brights Brights...

Friday, June 27, 2008

Brights are on point for these dog days of summer. Well, in scouring the web lately, here are a few pieces that caught my eye.

Check out The Avenue's Leaf Print Banded Dress. There's something very "fun" about this dress - definitely something Reese would like.

Ashley Stewart has this bright pleated patterned stand up manderin color shirt.

To help you beat the heat, Jessica London has a Clemintine Surplice Top

and

a Cotton Eyelet Sundress that will keep you looking cool and chic.

If you haven't explored all things Miss Phit, you should. Check out their Flower Power Halter. How very S&TC Carrie, no?

Fashion Bug jumps in the game with their Studio 1940 Square Neck Dress

Finally, Bloomindales has this colorful Lauren Ralph Lauren Plus Size Leei Full Cotton Skirt that will definitely have all eyes on you.

What are your favorites for this summer season?

Labels: Ashley Stewart, Avenue, Bloomingdales, Fashion, Fashion Bug, Jessica London, Miss Phit, Ralph Lauren, Summer

Shopping at AshleyStewart.com goes LIVE!

Friday, May 23, 2008

I don't know about you ladies, but when I need some seriously trendy fashion to offset a couple classic pieces or I'm looking for just something "not the typical" Macy*s/LB/Avenue look, I head to Ashley Stewart.

Only problem is that when I am in the store, my wallet will shriek in horror. Not to mention, there are times that they are either sold out of my size or it's just craziness up in there - namely because I'm not the only like minded "must have" fashionista in the store. They opened one in Orlando a couple years ago and I was bouncing off the walls with excitement. Prior to that, I could only go to Ashley Stewart in the Philadelphia area and while I could glance at some of the fashion offerings online, prior to this month - shopping AshleyStewart.com was never available. Now, things have changed.

Check out some of the cute things that had me taking a second glance.

Oval Pleated Dress (the white & gold one is STUNNING in person)

This Linen Surplus dress in Burnt Orange looks fabulous for summer.

Want to channel your inner investment banker? Pair this top with a strand of pearls, some rockin' M.A.C. makeup, black wide legged slacks and some seriously high stilettos and watch the men take a third and fourth glance.

In the summer, I LOVE eyelet. Nothing says "warm weather" like this fabric. Heck, I live in Florida - I'll wear it year 'round. Check out this gorgeous trumpet eyelet skirt.

I saw this cap sleeve sweater when I was up in Philly and the colors are so fresh and vibrant. Definitely worth a second glance

For something a little sassy, what about this halter top

Finally - for an evening out that will make your s/o go "Hot Damn", check out this denim bustier. Meowmix can testify - she picked up this little number in Philly and the boys were straight out of a Paula Abdul video panting over this top.

There is a matching bolero jacket sold separately...

Seriously, if you have an Ashley Stewart near you and have seen what fashion treasures reside there, stop in and enjoy. And for those that don't have one near by, you can now enjoy shopping AshleyStewart.com

Labels: Ashley Stewart, Fashion

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