Just got word today while reading a NY Post article, that some of the major retailers are eliminating a lot of the floor space that they have allocated for plus size.   Huh?  So, let me get this straight.. the majority of women are over a size 14 and the retailers have chosen to decrease their shopping space?

GOOD! Problem solved.   Just shop with Black Cat Plus on-line or at our new showroom in Rochester, NY.   

What trends/items have been popular so far for Spring ’09?  The Fab Five: Jeans, separates in Hippie Chic styles, eco-frieindly, earth conscious fabrics, and feminine dresses and tops in bold colors and prints all set in an effortless, seasonless style.

Denim: Slenderizing dark colors in stretchy fabrics with a slightly wider leg, and reverse stitching has been quite the hot item. 

Pair your jeans with a hippie chic style top.  What is hippie chic? A hint of the 70′s with an updated bohemian silhouette. Gone for now are the peasant style, real blousy pieces that we saw last season.  Check out our Sienna Rose tops, like this Sienna Rose Original Wonders Gathered Tunic.  Truly a work of art in a top! You will get stopped on the street when you wear Mushka by Sienna Rose. 

Still popular from Canadian Designer Diane Kennedy are separates in eco-friendly, made of earth-conscious fabrics, such as organic cotton and bamboo in beautiful bright colors.  Are you petite and have trouble finding a good fitting pant? Check out Diane Kennedy’s petite serene pant; between the fit and the feel of the fabric, you will be in fashion heaven.

Colors are a poppin’ all over the place on dresses this season.  Add a brightly colored dress with a hint of feminine detail such as a ruffle or fringe to your wardrobe and you are all set to take on any occasion.  Check out Kiyonna’s Vivienne Cinch Dress for a perfect example of color and style. 

One major trend is wearability of pieces from season to season.  Pick two or three seasonless essential pieces to add to your wardrobe and mix and match them in with your other items for seasons to come. 

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