Gift Ideas for the Large & Lovely - Large & Lovely
Don't you just love shopping? Don't you just hate shopping for someone else? It's so hard to find the perfect gift. Sometimes we see what we think is the perfect gift for someone but really we are picking what WE think is perfect and not what ... [... more]
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A Plus Size Valentine - Large & Lovely
It's almost that time of year again; the time when boys and girls go crazy for all things red and lacy. I've always loved lingerie. I have a trunk full of silky things from when I was younger. I haven't let my weight stop me from wearing silky, ... [... more]
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E.L.F. Cosmetics Review - Large & Lovely
Last year when I was introduced to E.L.F, a cosmetics company out of New York, I was sceptical of their "Only a $1" campaign. Paying $1 for cosmetics seemed too good to be true but that is exactly what I paid for most of the items I order. Some [... more]
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Oprah's Article to O Readers - Large & Lovely
At the age of 54, Oprah Winfrey is again coming out of the closet about her weight issues. The internet is abuzz with clips from the January issue of "O" magazine. In it she admits to gaining back the weight she lost to give her a grand total [... more]
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Live Large Review - Large & Lovely
Although this book was first written almost ten years ago it is still relevant to today's lush woman. In the introduction, Cheri K. Erdman, EdD says "Live Large! brings a positive voice into your life and helps that voice to become your own." .. [... more]
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Little Miss Sunshine Review - Large & Lovely
What do you get when you put a divorcee (Toni Collette), a suicidal brother (Steve Carell), a drug addict senior (Alan Arkin), a life coach (Greg Kinnear), a teenager with a vow of silence (Paul Dano) and an adorable six year pageant finalist ... [... more]
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Woman : An Intimate Geography Review - Large & Lovely
There's more to a woman than meets the eye. You would think that being a woman would put you at the top of the list of knowing about ourselves. That just isn't the case. There is a lot we don't know about ourselves. Some we just assume, others we ... [... more]
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Ms. Talks Fat - Large & Lovely
I don't know about you but I was getting pretty tired of seeing the "French Girls Don't Get Fat" just about everywhere, even here at Bella. Talk about a good marketing campaign. Finally, someone is debunking the claims. Writer Anne Korkeakivi .. [... more]
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Cry-Baby Review - Large & Lovely
Over the years I've asked a number of people about their favorite movies. Cry-Baby was often mentioned. It has been on my list of "to watch" movies for years. Finally, this weekend I watched it. Cry-Baby is a hilarious, campy musical that pokes [... more]
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Nigella Lawson Biography Review - Large & Lovely
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. Beyond the odd cooking ... [... more]
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Fulk the Reluctant Review - Large & Lovely
Fulk de Galliard is a giant among men both in stature and of honor. He loves his family and his horse. His downfall is his burning temper. A temper so strong he accidentally killed his older brother. No amount of physical torture from his king or ... [... more]
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Fat Girl (A ma soeur!) - Review - Large & Lovely
Catherine Breillat is considered a controversial French director who likes subjects dealing with sexuality and conflict. Fat Girl is definitely no different. In the documentary that accompanied this film Catherine said, "I hope people will leave ... [... more]
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