Plus Size Pretties For New Year's Eve!

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Happy Boxing Day! (And no, I don't know what it means, either.) New Year's Eve and other winter festivities are bearing down on us, so I felt I simply MUST let you know of some lovely plus-size and smaller pieces to take you into 2010 in glamorous style. There are price points for everyone who is reading this.

First of all, the Coat-A-Rama sale is still going on at my store at (ugh) Ebay. There are some ultra-glam coats up, even if the photos do not always do them justice!

A vintage red sheer striped evening coat with rhinestone buttons, XXL:


This glam vintage matelasse gold raincoat, which can be worn in the evening, M:


A 1970s vintage metallic silver leather spy girl coat for the Emma Peel in you, L:


For the femme on a budget, there are evening gowns and evening separates:

For the Stevie Nicks lover, a 1970s floral dress with sheer batwing sleeves, XXL. Add a shawl and start twirling!


From Venezia Jeans, a gray satin silver skirt in rich folds, drawstring waist, size 14-20:


A gorgeous strapless gown by Michaelangelo, with beading, a lilac underdress,and a tulle crinoline! Size 14.


This navy satin gown has a chiffon draped top, and cascading chiffon ruffles, also size 14.


This sensational glittery tunic to light up your winter nights, size 8X


From the 1960s, this vintage custom-made brocade dress in silver, copper and other metallics, size XL Tall:


There is so much more in my shop, so why don't you stop by and take a look around? You won't be disappointed. And if you are, well, that's your fault.

http://stores.ebay.com/Elisas-Bodacious-House-of-Style

Ciao,
Elisa & Bucky the Wonderdog

"More To Love" And The Reality of Reality TV

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Reality shows, it must be noted, are far from reality. As most of my savvy readers know, “reality” is manipulated and edited to suit what the producers of the show are looking to show. Some of the contestants of Project Runway are kept on because they have fascinating personalities, while the less camera-friendly designers are let go. And many shows rely on keeping the participants isolated from outside contact as much as possible.

Imagine the pressure of having your every move filmed for television, trapped inside a house for weeks, and in some cases not allowed to interact with your fellow cast-members off-camera. (I learned that from a former Survivor cast member; there were employees specially hired to prevent the contestants from speaking to each other between takes!)

So it was with more than a fair share of skepticism that I approached More To Love, a reality show that features an overweight but appealing man, Luke Conley, who is 6'3" and weighs over 300 pounds. He has to choose between twenty overweight and appealing women.




I should warn you that all of the photos have been Photoshopped beyond belief.


Now, reality dating shows have a peculiar, outdated view of romance and marriage, of meeting “the one true love” and living happily ever after. How on earth is that supposed to “reality”? Especially within the confines of the genre. More To Love is no exception.

This might be feminist heresy, but I have to disagree with the critics who say the women were presented as “pathetic” and “otherized.” With the exception of a few bad fashion choices, all of the women were presented as sexy, pretty, and intelligent (again with a few exceptions). They stepped out of black limos in colorful evening gowns, hair perfect, makeup camera-ready, in sky-high heels. **











Some of them could have been pop idols; in fact one woman is a plus-size model, as is the strangely underused host, Emme. I admire Emme tremendously, pardon the pun. But she is only on for a few minutes at the beginning and the end, and seems slightly uncomfortable during the proceedings.



One hopes that during the show’s run she will help these women with their low self-esteem. In one on one interviews, each woman talked about what she wanted in a mate, her dating history, her feelings about her body, etc. What saddened moi was the self-hatred these women had for themselves. They didn’t seem to understand that the mere fact that they were on this show meant that they were far better-looking than average! In fact, quite a few were attractive in that slightly bland style television demands.




They focused on their large bodies as the reason they have/had been dateless. Most reality show contestants are deeply insecure. Why else would they be reality show contestants? But these women wore their hearts on their chiffon sleeves. Why on earth did they think a television show would be their “last chance for love”?

Here I would like to assert that my avoirdupois has never been an obstacle to dating, sex, multiple marriages, or any pleasurable interaction with the male sex. But then, I am a woman of broad mind and loose morals. There were some contestants who were comfortable with their size and happy with their bodies, which was a refreshing change.

At the end, ten women were sent packing, and this is one aspect of reality television I despise: the exit interview. Many of the women being sent home were completely devastated, and the cameras feasted on their devastation.

Many critics have said that More To Love is all about humiliating fat women.

What they do not take into account is that most reality television is, ultimately, about humiliating everyone. Where is the dignity in The Bachelor? Survivor? Big Brother?

Although I have reservations about More To Love, in the end I have to say that I believe it levels the playing field just a tiny bit.

Ciao,
Elisa & Bucky The Wonderdog


**Fashion Note :

Unlike MAKEOVER reality shows, More To Love did not dress the women in lookalike dark colored empire dresses. Their gowns ran the color and design spectrum, and some even had--gasp--natural waistlines!

Plus Size Holiday Dresses Up Now!

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Did you really think I would neglect my beloved readers in their holiday time of need? Perish the thought! We have been working feverishly in my atelier, readying a group of party dresses guaranteed to make you the woman every man wants to get to know! Here is a sampling of what will be going up this week at Elisa's Bodacious House of Style:

That is but a small sampling of delights to come! So go to http://stores.ebay.com/Elisas-Bodacious-House-of Style and revel in the selection!

Ciao,
Elisa & Bucky the Wonderdog

Super-Sized Beautiful Clothes At the House of Style!

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I've just returned from Washington, D.C., where my services were urgently needed (to be detailed in a later entry).

While I have been away some of my staff have been laboring to get some lovely pieces listed.

There are a number of new supersized garments just waiting for the fuller-figured fashionista in my (ugh) Ebay store. Such as this beautiful velvet minidress or long shirt in bright lipstick red, 6X:



And this glittery gold top, size 10X:



For dreamy, glamorous nights, this satin robe, also in lipstick red, 8x:



(Hint to the gentlemen: this is also in gold, and either would make a simply luscious gift!)

There is much more to come, dahlings, so keep checking back at Elisa's Bodacious House of Style. The direct link is to your right under my picture.

Ciao,
Elisa & Bucky the Wonderdog

Just In Time For The Holidays - A NEW Venue!

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I'm extending my global reach yet again, with yet another fine shop! You might call it an outgrowth of my flagship store, The Mad Fashionista's Plus Size Boutique on Specialist Auctions.

This is The Mad Fashionista's Plus Size Boutique on Fashiondig, where the elite meet to spend money, even in the recession. Their approach is different from both SA and (ugh) Ebay in that they do the packing and shipping. Since my assistant is completely inept at both (have you ever seen a young woman break down in tears because her hands are wrapped in packing tape?) this will take some of the burden off of my perfectly formed shoulders.

Here are some lavish delights I have listed there so far, custom-made for a tall, buxom, elegant woman (like moi) in the 1950s and 1960s:


Sheared Honey Beaver Ski Jacket, XXL Tall, Near Mint!


Dazzling Gold Silk Jacquard Wiggle Dress with Matching Jacket, XL, Mint!

In addition, this beautiful beaded black and silver gown by Jovani from the 1980s:


And this super-chic Audrey Hepburn-style 50s fur felt velour platter hat by Best & Company!


Simply click on this blog entry's title to be taken to my new store! It is a shame this is the Internet, otherwise I would be there to greet you with a glass of champagne. But do go take a look round and pretend I am there, that will take away some of pain.

Happy shopping!

Ciao,
Elisa & Bucky the Wonderdog

Plus Size Party Dresses and the ASPCA, Dahlings!

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I've realized I have sorely neglected those of my larger sisters in bosomhood by not listing much above a size 24. To make up for it, I am MADLY listing beautiful things in sizes 8X, 9X, and 10X! For instance, an assortment of beautiful satin robes in sizes 8X/9X (that is what the size label reads) for the truly sensuous female, in gold, royal blue and lipstick red satin:



Except for this one robe, all are New In The Package and would make wonderful gifts (hint, hint).

And listed, this sultry red satin slip dress, size 8X:



And soon to come, tops, evening jackets, and more! And don't forget, jewelry is one size fits all!

CHARITY ALERT: At (ugh) Ebay, I have signed up to donate part of the proceeds for some of my marvelous merchandise to the American Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals. Bucky suggested it, of course. Hard to resist those big pleading brown eyes!

Ciao,
Elisa & Bucky the Wonderdog