Semi-Thickette Fantasia attended the Cracked Xmas Fundraiser for The Trevor Project.

What do you think about her outfit Thickettes?

Thicksational YES or Thicksational NO!?

SPANX ARE USUALLY A THICKETTE’S BEST FRIEND! WE ALL USE THEM TO SMOOTH OUT OUR THICKSATIONAL CURVES WHEN WE WEAR SOMETHING FORM FITTING. HOWEVER THE BIGGEST RULE ABOUT WEARING SPANX IS THAT IT DOESN’T SHOW THROUGH YOUR FREAKIN CLOTHES!

JENNIFER!

I WANT TO SLAP HER STYLIST! HOW CAN SHE NOT SEE THAT BIG SPANX PRINT ON HER LEG!

THICKETTES DO NOT BE A VICTIM OF THE SPANX CURSE!

IF YOU HAVE BEEN A FAITHFUL READER OF THICKSATIONAL.COM, YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM THE BIGGEST JANET JACKSON FAN! OUR HONORARY THICKETTE JANET HAS CREATED A LINGERIE LINE FOR SKINNY WOMEN AND THICKETTES! PLEASURE PRINCIPAL LINGERIE  WHICH IS NAMED AFTER HER 1987 HIT, WILL BE PRICED UNDER $40 DOLLARS WITH SIZES FROM 32A TO 44G!

“There’s something for every woman, and that’s very important to us,” Jackson says. “I’ve always hated when lingerie is uncomfortable, so the fit and comfort was key.” (Source)

THE LINE WILL HIT STORES IN NOVEMBER! I CAN’T WAIT! I LOVE THE FACT THAT JANET REMEMBERS HER THICKETTE DAYS! SHE KNOWS THAT WE WANT TO WEAR LINGERIE JUST LIKE THE SKINNY CHICKS!

B & LU CLOTHING LINE BEGAN IN 2000 IN A BASEMENT AND IS NOW ONE OF THE UPCOMING HIP AND TRENDY CLOTHING LINES FOR THICKSATIONAL WOMEN. I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK TO LUCIE WHO IS ONE OF THE OWNERS OF B & LU…

1. So where did you get the name B & Lu and tell me more about how you
started your clothing line.

The name is derived from our childhood nicknames– Lu-from Lucie &
B-somehow from Christine!

2. Why did you start a plus size clothing line?

We started our line because we knew there was a void in the market for cute
boutique-y plus clothes. We had plenty of friends & family who vented their
frustrations!

3. Who was or still is your inspiration for your designs?

I try to design things that are somewhat classic & ageless, meaning: styles
that can span generations.

4. I noticed you have jeans, how do you feel your jeans differ with other plus size jeans?

To be honest, jeans are not our specialty. We’ve tried to introduce more denim to our site, but they’ve never had an overly welcome response. We do carry a small, simple selection with a close fit (right now our skinnys are moving). We try to do flattering silhouettes without too much embellishment.

4. Where do you see B & Lu in the future?

We’d like to open our own local boutique & possibly expand our wholesale business to more stores big & small

5. Are there any fashion tips you can give to the thickettes who read my blog?

They say you need to work on yourself from the inside out, but having great
clothes on the outside sure doesn’t hurt! My “right now” tip is skinny jeans for all. They basically work the same as leggings, but of course denim is better! Pair with a flowy tunic & high wedge for a night out.

6. If there is one thicksational celeb you would like to work with, who would it be and why?

Sara Ramirez because she represents the unrepresented Latina segment of the population. She’s comfortable in her own skin, which helps others do the same. She’s also very cute & would be perfect for our styles!

B & LU CLOTHING LINE CARRY WOMEN’S SIZES 14-30. THE PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE THICKETTES! WE SPEND SO MUCH MONEY AT THE MORE POPULAR QUEEN SIZE CLOTHING LINES BUT AT B & LU YOU CAN BUY A WHOLE OUTFIT UNDER $100.00!

CHECK THEM OUT!

B & LU

I HAVE THE BUTTERYFLY BRA BY JILL SCOTT AND IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT GETTING THE BRA IT WILL BE THE BEST $40.00 DOLLARS YOU WILL EVER SPEND IN YOUR LIFE! THICKETTES THIS BRA IS TRULY THICKSATIONAL!

FOR THICKETTES WHO ARE A TOP THICKY I AM SURE YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR BRAS:

• UNDERWIRE CONTINUES TO BREAK

• BRA MAKES YOU LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE 4 BREASTS INSTEAD OF 2. (YOU KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT! HALF YOUR BREAST IS STICKING OUT ON THE SIDE!)

• DISCOMFORT IN THE BACK AND SHOULDERS (THE STRAPS ARE DIGGING INTO YOUR SKIN)

• STRAPLESS BRAS ARE POINTLESS BECAUSE THEY DO NOT GIVE YOU ENOUGH SUPPORT.

WELL THICKETTES WITH THE BUTTERFLY BRA ALL OF THOSE PROBLEMS ARE ELIMINATED!

WHEN I SAW THE BUTTERFLY BRA FOR THE FIRST TIME, I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE BUT I WAS WRONG! THE BRA IS VERY COMFORTABLE BUT STILL HAS ENOUGH SUPPORT.

THE STRAPLESS BRA ALSO GIVES YOU THE SAME SUPPORT AND TRUST ME I GAVE THE STRAPLESS BRA A MAJOR TEST RUN. I HAD IT ON AT THE CLUB AND I HIT THE DANCE FLOOR AND MY TWINS DID NOT COME OUT OR EVEN FELT LIKE THEY WERE GOING TO ESCAPE!

HOPEFULLY THEY WILL COME OUT WITH MORE COLORS, STYLES AND SIZES SOON BUT TRUST ME THICKETTES THE BRA IS WORTH IT!

 (Photo Source: Ashley Stewart)

If you remember Jill Scott’s interview in Essence Magazine….

Mo’Nique’s opening for the BET Awards…..

Or Nikki Blonsky on the Today Show…..

Then you have seen some of the thicksational dresses created by Yuliya Zeltser, owner and designer of Igigi clothing line.

Igigi is a queen size clothing line designed for beautiful, voluptuous, and confident woman. Yuliya, who’s love for fashion started at the age of three, created Igigi after a disappointing shopping trip while looking for a stylish and sophisticated outfit for her full-figured mother. 

I had the opportunity to interview Yuliya about her clothing line and views on the plus size industry……………..

Krys Nicole: So you mentioned that your thicksational mother was your inspiration for starting Igigi. Does your mother or other family members still give you inspiration or are involved with your clothing line today?

Yuliya: Well they get the clothes for free {laughs}. Actually my grandmother was my original inspiration for Igigi, she was also a curvy woman. My sister who started with me is still a huge part of the company. My family definitely influences me a lot and gives me a lot of suggestions. They’re such a big part of the business and my life.

Krys Nicole: You have already worked with numerous thicksational celebrities. Are there any celebrities you haven’t designed for that you would love to work with?

Yuliya: Absolutely! I admire Queen Latifah so much! She is amazing! She is so confident and empowering. I would love to design a dress for her red carpet appearances. I would also like to design for Jennifer Hudson and Oprah.

Krys Nicole: How do you feel about the plus size clothing marketing currently? Do feel the plus size market is getting the same recognition as other clothing lines?

Yuliya: Since the day I started Igigi the plus size market has improved tremendously but there is so much room for growth. Our job as designers is to constantly go out and experiment to improve the styling and to make a woman feel more beautiful and empower her. So yes we have improved but where we are now is a just a stepping stone to the next level.

Krys Nicole: Where do you see Igigi in the future?

Yuliya: The sky is the limit! There are so many opportunities and so much need for so many things. Definitely denim and more edgier clothes, accessories and shoes.

Krys Nicole: I have the Maya Chiffon Dress in Black/Coral and I LOVE IT! It’s so comfortable but still very sophisticated. Where did you get the inspiration to make that dress?

Yuliya: That dress is a very popular style. When I design evening wear my philosophy that is always helpful is a combination of chic and style with comfort. I absolutely cannot stand restricting dresses that you can’t breathe in and you have to wear it for the entire evening. So with the Maya Chiffon Dress and other Igigi clothing it’s all about creating a certain comfort but still make it look so chic.

Krys Nicole: I always like to end a interview with fashion tips for my thickettes. Any fashion tips you would like to give to the thicksational ladies who read the blog?

Yuliya: The most important thing to know is your body shape. Know your positives and your challenge areas. It’s imperative to know how you look and to be honest with yourself. I feel that a woman should feel good when she sees her image in the mirror.

Also understand your personality and emphasize whatever you feel through your clothing. If a woman really wants to be stylish those are absolutely the two things she must understand.

Krys Nicole: Great advice thanks Yuliya. 

Yuliya: Thank you Krys.

Seriously thickettes I am IN LOVE with the Maya Chiffon Dress. I am a thicksational women who is more of a top thicky and this dress fits perfect on me. However I also let my cousin try it on who is more of a bottom thicky and she looked thicksational in it as well. The dress is so comfortable and the price is reasonable compared to other plus size lines who charge us 200 dollars or more for a formal dress.

Igigi is giving thickettes from thicksational.com 10% percent off on your purchase and trust me you will not regret buying anything from www.igigi.com

ALWAYSFORME.COM HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE OPRAH MAGAZINE, GLAMOUR AND SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE.

THEIR VARIETY OF SWIMSUITS FOR THICKETTES ARE SIMPLY THICKSATIONAL AND THEY ALSO HAVE TARGET AREAS IN THEIR SWIMWEAR THAT THICKETTES LOVE TO ENHANCE OR MINIMIZE (BUST ENHANCER, TUMMY TARNER, HIP MINIMIZER, WAIST MINIMIZER)

HERE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE SWIMSUITS!

THIS COMPANY CARRIES SIZES 16W-26W AND THEY ALSO HAVE JUNIOR SIZES!

LOVE IT! SO CHECK OUT

WWW.ALWAYSFORME.COM AND GET SEXY FOR THE SUMMER THICKETTES!

GOOD NEWS THICKETTES!

I GOT MY JANET JACKSON TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS LONG OVERDUE IT’S TIME FOR THE QUEEN TO TOUR AGAIN! NOW IF SOMEBODY CAN HOOK ME UP WITH SOME BACKSTAGE PASSES LET A SISTAH KNOW! LOL!

NOW ON TO MORE GOOD NEWS………………………………………..MAYBE

SINGER BETH DITTO IS LAUNCHING HER OWN PLUS SIZE CLOTHING LINE WITH RETAILER EVANS TO DESIGN A RANGE OF CLOTHES IN SIZES 14-32.

“She wants to show the world that big girls can have fun with fashion - and stick two fingers up to the size-zero brigade.”  Source

UM I GUESS! IT’S NICE TO KNOW THAT ANOTHER THICKETTE IS LAUNCHING A CLOTHING LINE BUT BASED ON THIS PHOTO HER SENSE OF FASHION IS……………….WELL LET’S JUST SAY I WOULDN’T BUY ANYTHING FROM HER LINE!

PHOTO FROM ASHLEY STEWART

IT’S ABOUT TIME! WE CAN BUY ASHLEY STEWART CLOTHES ONLINE! GOTTA LOVE IT!

OH AND BY THE WAY THE THICKSATIONAL MODEL YOU SEE IN THE PICTURE IS JOANNE BORGELLA FROM F.A.T. CHANCE AND AMERICAN IDOL! WORK IT THICKETTE!

Miss Jill at the launch of the Butterfly Bra Collection in Harlem.

Love the dress!