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Fashion Forward Plus Size Sweater

Flirt just a little with this simple chic keyhole plus size sweater.

3/4 sleeve lightweight sweater with silver circle keyhole decoration at neckline. Back is plain. 65% rayon, 35% nylon.

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An Interview With Dr. Susan Taylor, Creator of Rx for Brown Skin

What a pleasure to sit down for a virtual chat with Dr. Susan Taylor, Creator of Rx for Brown Skin, to discuss the beauty challenges facing women of color.

[ Valery ] First of all, what are the specific challenges that face ethnic skin?

[ Dr. Susan Taylor ] The major challenge is hyperpigmentation (dark marks) that develop after the skin is inflamed or injured. So a pimple, curling iron burn, or a scratch can leave a dark mark that can last for weeks if not months. Uneven skin tone and dull skin tone are also important challenges.

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Meet Dream Story Winner Diva Billie Whittington

I grew up in a destitute family. I have a minor physical disability. I dropped out of high school in the 11th grade. I worked at Walmart for 2 months and decided my past lifestyle was not going to be my future. I called my local Learning Center and signed up for my GED. I participated in the graduation exercise where I spoke as a high honoree for my GED scores.

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PLUS Creative Director to Appear on the Star Jones Talk Show!

Get a sneak peak of the October issue of PLUS Model Magazine this Thursday, September 27, on the Star Jones Show! PLUS Creative Director, Madeline Jones, will be bringing the latest fall fashions for CURVISTAS (PLUS Model Magazine coined phrase meaning curvy fashionista). Expect to see fabulous fall fashions from denim to dressy on some of your favorite plus models!

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Big Moves, a Plus Size Dance Troup, is Proud to Present LARD

Every body can dance...but not everybody is ready to get out on the dance floor and do it. That's where Big Moves steps in, opening the world of dance to people of all sizes!

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And the September Winner of the AlwaysForMe.com Giveaway is Atlantis Oglesby!

Congratulations to Amber Stewart, the winner of the September, Operation Curves Contest, sponsored by AlwaysForMe.com!

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The Game of Love by Wendy Strgar

It is said that the game of love is everyone's favorite game, and yet even with all the new technologies designed to help us connect, more and more people are opting out of the game, preferring to live alone, rather than to risk another bad relationship outcome. This preference reflects a deep change in our collective human psyche, for it used to be that what lovers feared most was loneliness. Now, being caught in a static or unsatisfying relationship is even more troubling. Wanting to be together, to build a family, is no longer enough.

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Plus Size Leopard Fur Sweater

Love this funky plus size sweater!

Get funky with faux fur! Long sleeve fur trimmed sweater with hood. Zipper front. 7” wide waist band. 2x bust is 42”. Length is 25”. 100% Acrylic. Machine wash. Made in China.

Available from Alight.com

Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Training by Krista Henderson

This month, I want to teach you the difference between aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise zones, including when to use them, how to determine which zone you are in and clear up the biggest myth regarding The Fat Burning Zone.

Aerobic Training

The word "aerobic" means "with oxygen". Oxygen is required to move your large muscles (i.e. quadriceps in your legs) in an exercise motion for a significant period of time. The majority of people's daily exercise should occur aerobically; therefore it's important to understand its properties.

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