Embracing Style & Size

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Fashion is universal. A global force. 

Yet style seems to be limited to size. 

There is an absence of choices in style the higher you go up in size. 

Now, there are plenty of naturally smaller women, sizes 4,6,8 and their clothing selection is infinite. 

However, walk through any department store and good luck finding those same styles in larger sizes. 

ALL women want to be on trend. And look their best. [So]

where

do 12-26 plus-sized ladies shop for stylish tops, bottoms, dresses, blazers, activewear and

plus size bathing suits

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ashley-stewart-fashionado

Designers are beginning to take notice of the fact that the size of your wallet has nothing to do with your figure. Again, all women, of every size, want to be on trend and look their best.

Ashley Stewart

 clothing is leading the designer trend dedicated to making the full-figured women chic, sophisticated and runway ready. 

Current fashion trends, straight from New York Fashion Week, such as black & white, large bold pattern and leather detailing can all be found at Ashley Stewart.

In a society that has 12+ sizes believing they can't wear stripes, color, form-fitted clothing or prints & patterns, Ashley Stewart is proving them wrong! It's how you wear them that makes the difference. AND clever tailoring. [Very important] 

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ashley-stewart-fashionado

Sometimes we need to accentuate an area to make another appear smaller. Which goes against everything we've ever been told... BUT everyone has shape. You've got hips? Flaunt them ladies! Cinch the waist with a belt OR just wear a  dress like the one pictured above and you'll turn heads ... in a good way! Fabulous! Effortless! And very Chic!

More great looks from Ashley Stewart

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Project Runway's Super-fan Makeover

"the ultimate 'Project Runway' experience" 

"The ultimate 'Project Runway' experience," which translated to "super-fan" MAKEOVERS for eight lucky women. They were flown to NYC and treated to fashion makeovers which included hair and makeup upgrades from the L'Oreal team. This was a "super" great challenge. And because this is Project Runway, there's as much drama behind-the-scenes as there is on the runway.

Alexander came very close to being sent home. Most of us (the viewer) probably thought he was... He sent this unflattering, unfinished look, down the runway. I know why he didn't get

aufed

... read on...

Oh Alexandria, really?? You made this 20 year old Art History student fit the stereotype. (Think librarian.) The skirt is fine. And separately, the jacket can rock a pair of fitted jeans. BUT together, it's so BLAH.

One of the best looks of the night came from Bradon who really listened to his client and gave her what she wanted while staying true to his aesthetic. She asked for edgy and intimidating. Done.

The only criticism I'll make about Dom's dress is that the fabric looks like it came from Hancock Fabrics or JoAnn's. Other than that, I love it. I'm a big fan of Dom and I think she'll be in the top three.

Kate is my other FAVE! This blouse is out-of-this world! Her makeover took years away from the client. The look is modern and chic. 

Remember that controversial show

The Swan

? Helen got it's leftovers and made a fabulous meal. A winning recipe in fact. Yup, another win for fragile Helen. I'm not crazy about the dress and [at the risk of sounding even bitchier] any upgrade to the client would have been a drastic improvement. But hey, the judges know best. Right???

I would have named Justin the winner. The judges loved his look as well, btw. His model felt great and looked amazing.

Ding dong the bitch is gone! Thank goodness. This dress wasn't awful, in my opinion. It was not the worst look sent down the runway BUT I have a notion about what really went on here. The angry inch sealed his fate with his final and scary outburst earlier in the broadcast. He went psycho on the producers over having to share his room. The next day, Tim Gunn intervened and apologies were made. Alexander had something to do with provoking Ken in the first place which is the only reason, I believe, Ken was permitted to stay. Tim offered Ken his own room. I KNEW at that very moment this little gaybitch was getting

aufed

. There is NO WAY Project Runway is going to make such an accommodation. Tim brought up anger management to Ken, now that he's home, let's hope he sought help. He really needs it. Or just take happy pills like the rest of America. Lots of them.

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2013 Emmys Best & Worst Dressed on the Red Carpet

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WORST

Lena Dunham in Prada ... The problem is not only with a bad choice of a dress, the problem begins with Lena. She is  frumpy and dumpy by nature (and choice). AND the worst of it is that she doesn't give a shit. She makes enough money to improve herself but chooses not to. Bad hair, bad makeup, bad teeth, flabby tits, big gut and bad tats. It's a good thing Prada is an established label. This dress look more like the bed in a bag you get at discount stores.

WORST

Zosia Mamet in Honor ... more like HORROR!

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heidi-klum-versace-emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

BEST

Heidi Klum in Versace

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emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

WORST

Anna Faris in Monique Lhuillier ... this is just terrible. The only nice thing I can say is that I love the color. The worst crime with Anna's look is from the neck up! Her hair and make up is awful. Fire her stylist.

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emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

BEST

Amy Poehler in Basler

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emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

WORST

Sarah Silverman in Deadly Dames ... This is the best I've seen her look. The problem is that she is wearing an LBD to a red carpet event. 

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tina-fey-emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

BEST

Tina Fey in Narciso Rodriguez

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emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

WORST

Julianne Hough in Jenny Packham ... She is too short to wear a dress that demands A LOT of leg.

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carrie-underwood-emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

WORST

Carrie Underwood in Romona Keveza ... being pretty isn't enough to make [my] best pick. Carrie looks like she's going to prom or pageant.

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claire-danes-emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

BEST

Claire Danes in Armani Prive ... she isn't the most graceful BUT looks so glamorous.

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emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

BEST

Julie Bowen in Zac Posen

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january-jones-emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

BEST

January Jones in Givenchy ... always a red carpet fave though I wonder where are the accessories??

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kerry-washington-emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

BEST

Kerry Washington in Marchesa

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BEST

Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang and Lorraine Schwartz

BEST

Connie Britton in Naeem Khan

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merrit-wever-emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

WORST

Merrit Wever in who knows? Head-to-toe awful.

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emmys-best-worst-dressed-fashionado

BEST

Allison Williams in Ralph Lauren

photos: getty

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Trina Turk Interview

Trina Turk: NYFW to Phipps Plaza ATL

Trina Turk

graciously squeezed in an interview with

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TV

just a day after her Spring 2014 presentation at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week. Turk's beautiful new showroom at Phipps Plaza in Atlanta served as our backdrop. Her thoughts on fashion, the Turk brand, interior design, Mr. Turk and moving forward... watch NOW!

*Photos courtesy of Laura Cochran Nay, Miss Beanie Blog; Video Production: Impressions Entertainment.

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NYFW Review Spring 2014

The most fabulous fashion circus in the US,

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

in NYC ... let us take you inside Lincoln Center to see the fashion, meet celebrities and preview the biggest trends for Spring 2014.

Green Room Agency's

Nyssa Green

and

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own

Southern Socialite

Emily Chandler Westergreen

joins us

On the Red Sofa

... watch now! #fashionado

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Thom Browne Spring 2014 RTW

Lunacy on the Runway

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Lunacy and madness couture on the runway! If you want to see clothing on the rack, go to a department store, but if it's fashion as performance art you want, then there's no other place than a Thom Browne fashion show. One of the best, go-to fashion websites, Style.com has the coverage & more! 

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Trina Turk Grand Opening Recap

Trina Turk Grand Opening

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trina-turk-e-vincent-martinez-fashionado

Photo courtesy of Trinity Productions Inc.

As if a Trina Turk showroom at Phipps Plaza wasn't fabulous enough, fashionadoTV got to interview the designer just two days after her Spring 2014 presentation at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in NYC. We had an insightful conversation about Turk's love of mid-century Modern and how it influences the brand. AND when asked what the future holds for Trina Turk, the fashion flood gates opened and an absolutely amazing, impressive and over-whelming amount of style-conscious fabulousness poured out... just wait!!! Wow... stay tuned and hold on! You too Mr. Turk fans. 

Interview coming soon...

Oh, and as for the grand opening of her latest super-mod showroom at Phipps Plaza, Atlanta... it was incredible. Packed with Trina Turk fans and flowing with bubbly. 

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