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National Plus Size Fashion

Some like it hot

Some like it hot and some are hot! Whichever category you'd place yourself, fresh fabrics that breathe go a long way.Ulla Popken's design...
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Spring into color

  • plus size tunics
  • May 7, 2012
Did you ever think that the colors you wear may telegraph more about you than your fashion preferences? Color helps people read your mood and it...
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Spandex done right

  • plus size pants
  • April 23, 2012
Ulla Popken's new Community Forum, U.P.Life Cafe has triggered some interesting conversations, several of which were started by members. "...
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Try White Pants

  • plus size bottoms
  • March 28, 2012
Take a risk, try a pair of white pants. Forget the 'after Memorial Day' rule. White pants are a leap-of-faith in yourself and in your...
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LIFE - A new acronym for shopping

  • plus size top
  • March 15, 2012
I recently had the pleasure of going Ulla Popken shopping with a new client, Linda. She was heading off to a professional conference in Arizona...
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Outa the box

  • plus size women's clothing
  • February 28, 2012
Babe's Picks for Summer will have a new look and a new purpose to celebrate the plus size women's clothing revolution! We've listened...
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Plus size sexy and sleek

Recently, I was thrown for a loop. A relative whom I hadn't seen in 18 years came to Baltimore and we had dinner together. Seemingly in a time...
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Ullapopken.com uses over 40, size 20 model

A big beef among plus size fashion consumers is that companies use thin (and young) women to model items that will be purchased and worn by women...
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Clique to Know is a new website for 'curvy stylistas', serving sizes 10 and up

  • Clique To Know
  • June 14, 2011
The fashion and retail industry is all abuzz about a new website called,Clique to Know. This siteisa new, soon-to-be-launched online boutique that...
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How to wear white pants when you're plus size

White pants say summer. Can a plus size woman wear white pants? We say heck yes! There's no reason plus size women should shy away from any...
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