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Animal Kingdom

March 31st, 2010 by fanny | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Monday I took flight.  I was so excited that I had been packing since February.  I am one of those really OCD people that checks and re-checks their luggage about 20 times before I leave the house.  I put all my outfits together and lay them all out making sure they are just perfect!  I want to be comfortable and completely fashionable when I am away on vacay.  Because I am one of those people who likes themes, I am loving these Black and White De Sentino pants and top.

Black and White Pants and Top by De Sentino

Black and White Pants and Top by De Sentino

They would be comfortable and super sexy while I am staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in Disney.  Most of the outfits in my luggage have an animal print theme to them and these remind me of a beautiful zebra.  I would throw on some silver flat gladiator sandals and a big bangle and big hoop earrings and be ready to have a romantic dinner with my hubby!

xo,
Fanny
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New Arrivals from Melissa Masse

March 30th, 2010 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Thank you for supporting La Grande Dame

 

We have great new arrivals from Melissa Masse and we are so excited for sun and fun so we can wear all of these hot new styles.   

 
Fashion Wonderland at La Grande Dame
fashion wonderland
Melissa Masse Banded Sheath Dress
Melissa Masse Banded Sheath Dress
Ruffle Trim Dress by Melissa Masse

 
fashion wonderland

Don’t forget, we offer free returns and free shipping, just use the promo code FREESHIP in your shopping bag.

 
 Happy Shopping!!
 
Catherine and Michelle

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Rosy Cheeks

March 29th, 2010 by fanny | 1 Comment | Filed in beauty

Since the sun is shining more and more these days, I felt a bit pale.  I went looking at my local Sephora for a new blush.  Normally I wear Nars Orgasm, but I felt I needed something with a bit more sparkle.  I came across Super Orgasm.  There is an awesome amount of sparkle in this and I really enjoy the base color.  I tried it on and it was a perfect fit.  Nars Orgasm is a color that looks great on almost all complexions, so Super Orgasm adds just the right amount of sparkle on your beautiful cheeks!

Sun and sparkle for your face!

Sun and sparkle for your face!

What’s your favorite color blush?

xo,

-Fanny

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Designer Plus Size Boutique La Grande Dame Announces Shopping Spree Sweepstakes; Introduces Hot Spring and Summer Designs

March 29th, 2010 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion
 

Designer Plus Size Boutique La Grande Dame Announces Shopping Spree Sweepstakes; Introduces Hot Spring and Summer Designs

LaGrandeDame.com has beautiful new styles from Anna Scholz, De Sentino, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans and more.

Los Altos, CA (PRWEB) March 29, 2010 — LaGrandeDame.com (www.LaGrandeDame.com), top purveyor of designer plus sized clothing, announces new arrivals from hot designer brands Anna Scholz, De Sentino, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans and more. La Grande Dame also has a sweepstakes underway allowing all new newsletter subscribers the chance to win a $500 shopping spree.

 

Anna Scholz dress
Anna Scholz dress

 

 

La Grande Dame is offering a $500 shopping spree to a lucky newsletter subscriber. To qualify, simply sign up at http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/28586 

“This spring is such an exciting time in Fashion!” exclaimed Catherine Wood Hill, co-founder and CEO of La Grande Dame. “After several seasons of recession we are finally seeing bright colors and fun prints that make women feel beautiful and sexy.”

About Anna Scholz

Born in Germany, Anna Scholz moved to London in 1990 to pursue her design dreams. After the launch of her annascholz label in 1996, Anna gradually built up a solid fan base of celebrities and exclusive shops. She has evolved from showing clients her collections in her living room to being celebrated around the world for fabulous “curvaceous couture” in sizes 12-28.

Anna Scholz creates expertly cut and embellished garments in luxurious and tactile fabrics. She develops and uses striking prints and bold colors to create sophisticated, beautiful collections. It is paradise for any woman who expects luxury and originality from their wardrobe.

About De Sentino

Dominique De Sentino established her Toronto based fashion house and manufacturing facility in 1988. Her personal passion for painting and sculpting along with her innate love for the exotic are the prime ingredients visible in her designs and creates this unique De Sentino vision.

De Sentino has an exclusive line of plus sized items that exemplify great cut, stunning craftsmanship and on trend styling. La Grande Dame is proud to be one of the exclusive marketers of De Sentino’s unique and beautiful line.

About Not Your Daughter’s Jeans

Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ) uses special Lift Tuck technology to make you look a full size smaller in jeans. They create the jeans you have always wished for!

About La Grande Dame’s Sweepstakes

La Grande Dame is offering a $500 shopping spree to a lucky newsletter subscriber. To qualify, simply sign up for the La Grande Dame newsletter before April 29, 2010. To register, go to http://wildfireapp.com/website/6/contests/28586 and enter your name and email address. Winners will be notified the week of May 3, 2010.

“La Grande Dame is so excited to introduce beautiful new spring/summer styles and excellent customer service to more customers with this sweepstakes! Our newsletter provides a no risk way for more plus sized women to be introduced to fun, designer clothing, created just for their unique bodies.” said Michelle Wood, co-founder and CCO of La Grande Dame.

About La Grande Dame

Located in beautiful Los Altos, CA, La Grande Dame (www.lagrandedame.com) is an online retail company specializing in high-end fashion for plus sized women. With a passion for fashion and desire to make women feel beautiful, La Grande Dame has spent the last decade scouring stores across the country and even abroad, searching for stunning clothing and accessories to offer their clientele.

La Grande Dame is dedicated to promoting sustainable business practices, giving back to their community and educating their customers on the importance of doing what they can to help keep the planet healthy and are proud to partner with Renewable Choice Energy to provide customers the option to “RoundUp” their purchases to offset the carbon emitted in the shipping process. For more information please go to http://www.lagrandedame.com/la-grande-dame-gives-back.html.

For more information about La Grande Dame’s sweepstakes or to speak with the founders of La Grande Dame, Catherine Wood Hill and Michelle Wood please email Catherine(at)lagrandedame(dot)com or call 866-972-3263 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              866-972-3263      end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

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The Tropics

March 25th, 2010 by fanny | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

So I was trolling around La Grande Dame today and I came across the Tropical Leaf Dress by De Sentino and I was thinking about how to coordinate it for a summer event.

This dress immediately transports me to the tropics. First of all, my Coach Embossed Kristin Tote is going to hold all my needs for the day. Because I feel that the dress does most of the talking, I would only go with some very simple accessories; Rose stud earrings from Asos. My Penny Levi leather bracelet is a must.   I would, of course, throw on my Kelly 2 Hermes watch because it is classy and summery. Lastly, I would put on my Phila Espadrilles and go!

What do you think ladies, how would you accessorize this gorgeous dress?

Xo,
-Fanny
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Love this post from Fleurtle…Check it out!!

March 24th, 2010 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

I wear a long Scholz dress of silk
Especially in the summertime
Everybody knows from my coy little wink
I have a lot on my mind

I’ve got big thoughts, big dreams
And a big brown body with curves
Wow I’d like to thank
Ms. Anna Scholz
For making clothes that drape my curves

I want to lead the Glamorous Life
My body needs clothes that are plush
I want to lead the Glamorous Life
Without Anna
It ain’t much!
It ain’t much!

Click here to see her full post :)

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Sneak Peek Sale!

March 24th, 2010 by Catherine | No Comments | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Have you tried De Sentino?  Now is the time to check out their amazing fit and beautiful styles as ALL De Sentino is 20% March 25-30!

About De Sentino:


Dominique De Sentino, from an international background rich in culture and art established her Toronto based fashion house and manufacturing facility in 1988.

Her personal passion for painting and sculpting along with her innate love for the exotic are the prime ingredients visible in her designs and creates this unique De Sentino vision.

A business woman as well as a designer, Dominique has gained widespread recognition for her creative, elegant and unique fashion design. De Sentino collections are dedicated to the woman of today with her independence of spirit, her femininity and her glamour, conveying an attitude of complete self confidence with her own distinctive look.

De Sentino has an exclusive line of plus sized items that exemplify great cut, stunning craftsmanship and on trend styling. La Grande Dame is proud to be one of the exclusive marketers of De Sentino’s unique and beautiful line.

Happy Shopping!

Catherine and Michelle
customerservice@lagrandedame.com

De Sentino Top and Pants
De Sentino
De Sentino Tropical Leaf Dress
De Sentino
De Sentino Khaki Skirt and Top
De Sentino Skirt and Top
Happy Shopping!

Catherine and Michelle
customerservice@lagrandedame.com
866.972-3263

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This might not be about plus size fashion…

March 23rd, 2010 by Catherine | 1 Comment | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

but it made my day!

These are sooo worth checking out.

These are sooo worth checking out.

The LA Times posted 25 Awesome Animal pictures including the above giraffe licking a squirrel, a action shot of a cat chasing a mouse and a hen sitting on a puppy, among others!  Enjoy.  Any thoughts?  Post them in the comments :)

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Special Deals and Advanced Notice of New Arrivals!

March 22nd, 2010 by Catherine | 1 Comment | Filed in Plus Size Fashion

Are you interested in getting special deals for LaGrandeDame.com?  Do you love designer plus size fashion and want to learn more?  Are you excited to learn about new designers and new arrivals?  Just sign up for our newsletter.  Don’t worry, we only send one about once a week unless there is something REALLY big going on and we won’t sell your info :)   Click HERE

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Travel Size

March 22nd, 2010 by fanny | No Comments | Filed in beauty

My love affair with tourmalines started when I was a very young teenage fashionista. I loved to wear them. Pink, green, white, violet.. the entire color spectrum that I wore was all in one stone. Fast forward to the present, and I find that my precious tourmalines are in hair dryers and straightening irons. They promise to make your hair dry faster and sleeker than the regular hair do-dads. How excited did I get? Of course, being the obsessed beauty product maven that I am, I ran out and got one. I loved it so much I realized I needed to get one for my travel bag. The T3 Tourmaline Overnight Hair Dryer is definitely my favorite and here it is on sale for $99. You save $30! I’d rather use the $30 for the rest of my travel size goodies!

Bon Voyage!
Xo,
-Fanny
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