According to ABC news (via Reuters), a Harvard School of Public Heath doctor assessed a study based on the suicide rates in the United States during 2004/05. One quarter of the suicides involved people who were obese (based on BMI). This number seems incredibly high to me but overall "there...

When I first introduced Nottiwear to Large & Lovely readers their focus wasn't plus-size. They're now offering Large & Beautiful sizing.

Can anyone who dons a fat suit really know what it's like to live in a 350lb body? Tyra Banks is going to dress up in a fat suit for an upcoming episode of her talk show.

Noon in Italy depicts a young woman on a ladder picking a bundle of grapes. Her lush form balances the lushness of the fruit. What I particularly like is how Karl captures the shadow of the grapes

We often talk about our relationship with clothing, and bags, and shoes but we don't discuss our relationship with make-up which is really a part of our whole fashion look when you come to think about it.

Domestic goddess Nigella Lawson had a slow rise to the top. The first time she came to North America she wasn't even acknowledged. When everyone fell in love Jamie Oliver she tried again. And she stuck like a good toffee.

Kate Harding has been incredibly vocal in what is being called the fat movement both in her blog and by appearing nationally on news outlets when the need arises. She has a huge following of supporters

There are some occasions that call for a subdued look rather than a bright nail polish or fancy nail art provides. Those are fun but not always appropriate. While a clean set of nails are lovely on their own sometimes I like a slightly polished look.

Nancy Giles is a political commentator, she's a stand up comedian, she's an actress, she's a radio co-host, and she's a writer. The fact that she is plus size makes me love her more. If she were to have her own show I would watch it religiously every week.

I´ve had a lot of searches for My Virtual Model this month and while it´s been in the links fashion area no one´s been able to find it using the search.