Welcome Earth Day on Friday, April 22, 2011.

Black Cat Plus is pleased to offer plus size eco friendly fashions from Neon Buddha,  Pure & Co. and Diane Kennedy.  Each manufacturer uses eco-friendly materials and keeps the environment as a priority in creating their garments, products made from bamboo, to incorporating sustainable practices their manufacturing process, Neon Buddha, Pure and Diane Kennedy inspire all of us to find ways to give back to the community and protect the environment.

And, we love cats as you can tell by the name of our store! So…

Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2011 with Disney’s African Cats. A great way to develop an awareness of nature and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment,  African Cats is sure to entertain the whole family.

Go see African Cats during opening week (until 4/28/11), and a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) through the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund to ensure the future of lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, giraffes and a host of other animals in the African savanna.

You’ll also be able to spread the film’s message and philanthropic mission on Facebook.

Lion King meets the big screen in a “tail” of two rival cat families of African Lions and Cheetahs and how they teach their cubs to live in the wild.  Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, a theme song, The World I Knew, by Jordin Sparks, join us as we celebrate Earth Day and the lives of African Cats!

Around the globe, people are celebrating the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is to reflect upon our past and look forward to our future. It’s all about inspiring the next generation.

From Celebrations with First Lady Michelle Obama and U.S. Secretary of State, Hilary Clinton to recognizing women business owners for their achievements, events on the anniversary set the stage for making every day International Women’s Day!

Photo Credit: Google.com/Screengrab

Even Google is participating.  Today, their page features the Google doodle with the “Gle” of women as doctors and graduates.

By gathering on 300 bridges in 50 countries,  thousands of people from New York to Rwanda are showing their support for women’s rights and their accomplishments.

Go to google.com, click on the logo to join women on the bridge. Take a look as James Bond goes undergoes a dramatic makeover as he walks in our heels!

This week’s host of the Fashion Flash is the Shoe Dish.
I love what the Shoe Dish has been “dishing” about among other things—Valentines Day Treats for your Feet.

The Shoe Dish is a website devoted to the love of shoes; shoe fashion, industry news, trendspotting, and the eternal devotion to a girls “other” best friend. You cannot go wrong with the latest in all things shoes from the Shoe Dish.  Be sure to check it out.

Happy Valentines Day! Hug Your Cat!–More as it happens!

Jodell

Wanted to get this out real quick!

You can enter to win a $100 Valentines Day Gift Certificate from Black Cat Plus in honor of–yes we promised–Valentines Day and our Simply Silk Kimono Jacket making its debut in the movie, Valentines Day.

All you need to do is to comment on this blog post and state why you should be the winner! All entries will be done chosen on February 12 at 12:00 noon by random.org.  Why not? Go see the movie Valentines Day while you are at it!

Look!! Our plus size Simply Silk Jacket is worn by Shirley MacLaine in the upcoming movie, Valentines Day! This is a wonderful kimono style silk jacket in a light shade of pastel pink with butterflies in shades of pink, purple and yellow! A must-have item for – you got it-Valentines Day! Exclusively on line, at Black Cat Plus, the “Valentines Day Butterfly Kimono” comes in One Size Regular and One Size Plus, is hand-washable silk, and retails for $105.00.

From Director Garry Marshall,  this film debuts February 12, 2010, and boasts an all-star studded cast including Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Shirley MacLaine, Hector Elizondo, Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher, Jamie Foxx, Patrick Dempsey, and more! The movie is about intertwining couples that break up and make up due to the pressures that come with Valentine’s Day.

Want a chance to see the movie with your closest friends?  Our friends over at Pop Sugar just let us know about their upcoming promotion to win a private screening of Valentines Day on Valentines Day with your friends!  Go sign up and take a quiz and identify cast members in photos. We got 5 out of 5!

Here’s a preview!  And stay tuned for our Valentines Day promotions!