The twenty-eight year old wordsmith from Austin, Minnesota with a love of cats, hamsters, and turtles, has been listed as a USA Today Bestselling author. She wrote her first book at 17 (and almost twenty since then) but unlike many would-be-writers Amanda gave herself a goal to be published by...

The two month long preamble to the holidays is over. You spent a lot of money on other people last month and this month it may be a bit tight. Here are 10 things you can do for yourself (because you deserve it) that do not cost more than $10

"Keeping it Curvy Confident Chic: An introduction into the beautiful world of plus size fashion." The 51 page eBook retails for $9.99 (but Large and Lovely readers can get it for $6.99 through link below).

In her previous life Babe worked as a lawyer but now she is a professional stylist and blogger. She authored the guide Pretty Plus: How to Look Sexy, Sensational, and Successful, No Matter What You Weigh which "demonstrates that style, comfort, and sexiness can coexist with a bigger body."

Like most women Caitlin Boyle, a writer and blogger from Orlando Florida, beat herself up emotionally about her physical attributes. But she did something the average woman doesn't do -- create a "campaign to recognize the true beauty within every woman.". When she initially started Operation...

This episode started with Jane/Deb whining about the way she looks and how she doesn't feel right in her new body as she's getting ready for work. Deb's best friend, a real life Barbie, assures her that she will help her get into shape with a "diet, exercise, pluck, and polish".

While Jane ascends to heaven Deb's self importance allows her to highjack Jane's body and skills. And so the comedy and drama begins.

At Evans they "believe that every woman should feel confident and beautiful in her curves" and they are well on their way with over 300 walk-in stores throughout the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland. With over twenty years experience and the inclusion of international shoppers they are...

These three UK shopping sites will more than get you started on your European shopping experience if you have not already but bear in mind there are many more out there just waiting to serve your needs.

ASOS is a unisex online shopping experience that offers a specialty line for plus size women called ASOS Curve. Its brick and mortar headquarters is located in London, England but thanks to the internet they serve a worldwide market and over the last ten years have become one of the leaders...