tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370362552024-03-06T23:49:23.562-08:00Bodacious BlogCheck back often for fashion inspiration, bodacious sales and lifestyle info...Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-9428432090358089692009-10-14T09:56:00.000-07:002009-10-14T09:58:52.045-07:00Please Join Us Here...<div align="center">We've moved our blog onto our website to keep it simple and fresh for you all. Please follow us over and re-set your bookmarks and we'll be happy to keep you up-to-date on all things Bodacious!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.bodacious.ca/blog/">http://www.bodacious.ca/blog/</a></div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-87250792912991620092009-10-04T16:42:00.000-07:002009-10-04T17:03:18.923-07:00Mistle Totes - Love These!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxO9R380WSQVJAFNqXufWLsvoWel3DpBGWgAVji89fjnzfquPcW5fP5ev1m8mvpYhGacyMpZeh5X7oVUmC79Z7wRQkkhmQdxuMuCOv3qyhL1R5F3unE-XdLy2gTdxSIgsmUe4m/s1600-h/mistle+totes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388894714519249442" style="WIDTH: 233px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 338px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxO9R380WSQVJAFNqXufWLsvoWel3DpBGWgAVji89fjnzfquPcW5fP5ev1m8mvpYhGacyMpZeh5X7oVUmC79Z7wRQkkhmQdxuMuCOv3qyhL1R5F3unE-XdLy2gTdxSIgsmUe4m/s400/mistle+totes.jpg" border="0" /></a>This manual umbrella is sized to fit almost any purse or pocket. Opens to 38-in., but folds to a small 6-in. Makes a great gift. Lots of funky prints and colours - boxed for easy gift-giving.</p>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-39380777800286145742009-10-01T08:22:00.000-07:002009-10-01T08:25:35.264-07:00Item of the Day!!!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7hPkqXDalLyAK-pVr4sKb7JOKsB1YGRoBjDo_CHClpYgfg14bzwCIf9CbRPtMt303zXbptDBcP2mSeZdY98Ng8Ji9GOxPghERutiRdfB6eodjGY37kCwJxNgv8VCE56fWW-A/s1600-h/pook+toque.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387652634556828002" style="WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 292px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq7hPkqXDalLyAK-pVr4sKb7JOKsB1YGRoBjDo_CHClpYgfg14bzwCIf9CbRPtMt303zXbptDBcP2mSeZdY98Ng8Ji9GOxPghERutiRdfB6eodjGY37kCwJxNgv8VCE56fWW-A/s400/pook+toque.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><div align="center"> <a href="http://pooktoque.com/">http://pooktoque.com/</a></div><div align="center">What can we say? Silly, fun and comfy. Great gifts for that hard to buy for guy in your life!<br />Now available at Bodacious...</div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-64621552960328063702009-09-29T17:04:00.000-07:002009-09-29T17:06:09.792-07:00Fashion Show at the Gibsons Rec. Centre<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6krv1-mhBUKQyaUDA-w2k56h4N9yWDGVqkGzzd3BX5ufO8SDXv-MSBwocibaRHZHyPtl2T_FWwQ7yy-aBghJp0SFDnXLGO1d14cvPq7tN0xD9fgxipjFZKRqFtLePCqA9YYX/s1600-h/DSC00520.JPG"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6krv1-mhBUKQyaUDA-w2k56h4N9yWDGVqkGzzd3BX5ufO8SDXv-MSBwocibaRHZHyPtl2T_FWwQ7yy-aBghJp0SFDnXLGO1d14cvPq7tN0xD9fgxipjFZKRqFtLePCqA9YYX/s400/DSC00520.JPG" border="0" /></a> Thanks to Kim and Carleen for helping us out at the fashion show this past Saturday! These gals know how to Work IT! Also, thanks to Verna and the fabulous Garage models for sharing the stage. <div style="CLEAR: both"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-8782399562560425742009-09-20T20:28:00.000-07:002009-09-20T20:28:31.780-07:00You're Invited!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vK7exL1u6wd5jRimwBcbg0aiL_0k5fWLGFaxJw2q_9EmBtvsbeufX-EjYXl0Hr4f7I5H60yBpls1zNMiuLIvTGn5pSmxhUcBXUZ_gQiMjaFgie_PkG6CSEmACxw-PnTv0D9c/s1600-h/fashion_show.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4vK7exL1u6wd5jRimwBcbg0aiL_0k5fWLGFaxJw2q_9EmBtvsbeufX-EjYXl0Hr4f7I5H60yBpls1zNMiuLIvTGn5pSmxhUcBXUZ_gQiMjaFgie_PkG6CSEmACxw-PnTv0D9c/s400/fashion_show.jpg" border="0" /></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:NONE'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-31084958938900398092009-09-18T09:43:00.000-07:002009-09-18T09:47:41.732-07:00Asked and Answered...Dear Chatelaine Magazine,<br />Re: Urban Jungle Fashion Feature - September 2009<br /><br />As a long-time subscriber to Chatelaine, I value and appreciate the way the magazine highlights different perspectives and points of view. However, as a size 18 curvy and petite (5'2") woman, I am often disappointed by your fashion features. I was curious when I saw that you were starting to include a "plus-size" option but instantly dismayed to see that your "plus-size" choices usually go up to a size 16 (size 15 in this issue) or XL (typically the same size range of the other body styles you feature).<br />Any modern woman knows that the definition of "plus-size" means sizes that at least go up to 24. I know these options exist. I own them and wear them. Here in Vancouver, many of the more popular local designers have learned the benefit of being inclusive in their sizing.<br />I believe that to inspire women to wear, be creative with and enjoy fashion, you need to give them realistic options. A size 20 woman may also be "pear" shaped. A "petite" woman (usually defines height, not size) may be a size 2 or 18.<br />We've all heard the fashion rules so many times we could probably list them off in our sleep. As a magazine that celebrates all women from all perspectives and walks of life, isn't it time to start encouraging us all to break those rules, take risks and realize that fashion can be fun and liberating? Aren't those the women that we all notice and admire anyway?<br /><br />Lorna Ketler<br /><br />reply...<br /><em>Lorna,</em><br /><em>Thank you so much for your letter. I just wanted to personally apologize for the misunderstanding. The linen pant is actually available in a size 14–22 and the jacket was as well with a long sleeve. This was obviously an error on our part and by no means did we mean to offend or patronize our readers.</em><br /><em>We'll do our best to avoid the issue in the future and again, I apologize.</em><br /><em>Kate</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>-- Kate Daley</em><br /><em>Assistant Style Editor</em><br /><em>Chatelaine magazine</em><br /><em>One Mount Pleasant Road, 8th Floor</em><br /><em>Toronto, ON M4Y 2Y5T: </em><br /><em>416.764.3954F: 416.764.2431</em><br /><a href="http://www.chatelaine.com/"><em>www.chatelaine.com</em></a><em> </em>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-73424454919800277672009-08-30T10:07:00.000-07:002009-08-30T10:11:26.877-07:00We love our Bodacious Style Experts!A letter received from a happy customer...way to go, Nikki!!!<br /><br /><em>Barb and Lorna<br /> I was in your store for the first time with a friend of mine a couple of weeks ago. My friend was looking for a dress for her upcoming wedding. We had the most wonderful experience in your store. Nikki was helpful, honest, knew the stock and how it fit. She gave us excellent service with no pressure, and had no problem holding two dresses and a skirt while we went to get a bite to eat so that my friend could clear her head and decide which dress she wanted. Nikki was as happy and helpful to accommodate that request as she had been with everything else. I have to tell you what a delight it was to be able to walk out of the store, having not purchased anything and be treated in the same welcoming manner as we had been treated upon entering. We returned to the store about a half hour later, and my friend purchased both dresses and the skirt. Your store is beautiful and you have a real Gem in Nikki! I know that we will be back.</em>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-71252388370703704012009-08-28T08:59:00.000-07:002009-08-28T09:24:35.674-07:00Barb's Wedding Blog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrFQRukbg-v40UYCyiqfLea-BixSCTDUZ3t5Sm9NHi-ySsJT2rgcrkz-pDAUkXpuTju9BsuwuK_s8BJEUuaOElhKyPgnWOcr8Jf7db7yLodwS9frBYg_D_1dO7zU4kEL5GUf2/s1600-h/vases.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375051068336189954" style="WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrFQRukbg-v40UYCyiqfLea-BixSCTDUZ3t5Sm9NHi-ySsJT2rgcrkz-pDAUkXpuTju9BsuwuK_s8BJEUuaOElhKyPgnWOcr8Jf7db7yLodwS9frBYg_D_1dO7zU4kEL5GUf2/s400/vases.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Chaos rules at the moment. I've decided to start a cleanse. It's one I've used before and it's gentle and predictable. I'm glad some things are still predictable. The details are starting to take me over with 15 days to the "Big Day" and I am both obsessed and overwhelmed, at least that's how I feel right now. My fiance and I have started scheduling "meetings" to discuss the financial part because you want to be prepared for those type of conversations, don't you think? </div><br /><div>I am lucky to have friends and relatives with various skills and straight thinking, orderly heads because my head is full up. I'll be making some phone calls in the next week to ask for help with certain things that simply escape me. Things like the schedule of the wedding day, in detail, heck, I'm not even sure who walks down the isle first. I'm pretty sure it's not me. The thing is, when it's all said and done, I'll be able to help someone else plan their wedding because I'm learning so much. For now, I will rely on my friends and family who have done this before. </div><div>Right now I am finding much inspiration at this site <a href="http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/">http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/</a> .</div><br /><div>I am a lucky girl to have so many talented folks in my life. Hope I can repay the debt one day. Right now I'm not afraid to ask for help. Lord knows I need it.</div><br /><div>Feel free to impart your words of wisdom. I'm all ears...</div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-78173241404791226952009-08-19T07:57:00.001-07:002009-08-19T08:03:47.149-07:00SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYY2NjHKoTBnaNEDq0ivDW5JalhA8CRh-ccxWLLWQhgWSpSY_q2pJiZRuDwfTOsRyUV1hKfaQCWResYHlKNDDv5MJR2SnQJHwv-o5lrfYoXG0TNNJknZ2ad96ExI8c2g6zXlB/s1600-h/sale-sign.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371690557629598802" style="WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 396px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFYY2NjHKoTBnaNEDq0ivDW5JalhA8CRh-ccxWLLWQhgWSpSY_q2pJiZRuDwfTOsRyUV1hKfaQCWResYHlKNDDv5MJR2SnQJHwv-o5lrfYoXG0TNNJknZ2ad96ExI8c2g6zXlB/s400/sale-sign.jpg" border="0" /></a>Big sale at Bodacious this week - weekend! Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/BodaciousLife">Twitter </a>or Facebook for early discounts!</p>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-2412924155606596992009-08-17T12:30:00.000-07:002009-08-19T10:04:23.356-07:00Wedding Shoes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4xTb4OnXA3qOh5slW_rhsxAD1b_tbMGTRqMTuuHRimnWe_mhnNPPggjjz9W-dRIUQNxPJdkpIJUiraFHMfy5caeHDmbVu99Er6uQvpgWz8PK-4u4f_lb_HH8q7Jzk8mQBq-L/s1600-h/weddingshoes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371017488577242866" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4xTb4OnXA3qOh5slW_rhsxAD1b_tbMGTRqMTuuHRimnWe_mhnNPPggjjz9W-dRIUQNxPJdkpIJUiraFHMfy5caeHDmbVu99Er6uQvpgWz8PK-4u4f_lb_HH8q7Jzk8mQBq-L/s400/weddingshoes.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I am 5'4" and my intended is 6'2" so I knew I wanted a bit of a heel but something I can walk on grass with. Finding the perfect wedding shoes was turning out to be a bit of a challenge. Lucky for me there are a LOT of shoe sales on right now so accompanied by my soon to be Mother-in-law and a few hours to kill we hit the big sale at Freedman's. The first pair I tried were fabulous and the exact colours in my dress but alas, they were far to high to walk in. I had to let them go. I finally settled on the pair above by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">BCBG</span> and I am happy with my choice. The snake skin look is much more subtle than the photo and they have a slightly metallic sheen to them. Best of all these shoes are comfortable!<br />That little heal is going to make it that much easier for my man and I to seal the deal with a kiss. I'm all about making things easier and feeling beautiful means no sore feet.<br />Oh yes, they where on sale too!<br />Wedding shoes-check.Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-55304253223724076392009-08-13T08:46:00.000-07:002009-08-13T09:37:32.562-07:00Barb's Bodacious Wedding Bash!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRWy8wvTET4ZftW7Z8O3ipsmt_8pSAbkUWyRPDZecET8OfTPyiwrNKjd8bGG7CCPNmdALIoHrvCQIJPXVksOtZ4fdTWI8ZOrvBjx48mujyMFA_ULw-a3fPrJ_RkRcN41nIch-/s1600-h/pom_poms_02.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369488345877489266" style="WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 360px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHRWy8wvTET4ZftW7Z8O3ipsmt_8pSAbkUWyRPDZecET8OfTPyiwrNKjd8bGG7CCPNmdALIoHrvCQIJPXVksOtZ4fdTWI8ZOrvBjx48mujyMFA_ULw-a3fPrJ_RkRcN41nIch-/s400/pom_poms_02.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hello Bodacious Babes, it's Barb here!<br /><br /><br />Yes it's true, wedding madness is upon us, especially since we hit the one month mark yesterday. Everything is speeding up and the excitment is high. I am lucky to have the Best Bridesmaid Ever and she is doing her best to keep me on track (yes, there is a shower in the works). Today I am picking up his suit and the rings having a decorating meeting and a meet up with my photographer/garden fluffer!<br /><br /><br />Our wedding will be taking place in the back yard of our home. Lorna and I will be hooking up with a close friend/amazing artist and one of the most creative people I know, to figure out the decorations this afternoon. The decorating theme is paper. Paper garland and lanterns, balls and whatever else we can think of. The Mexican art form of <a href="http://www.cut-it-out.org/invitations/index.htm">Papel Picado</a> is the inspiration and the latest edition of <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.3a0656639de62ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=efb9608f8532f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD">Martha Stewart weddings </a>has some fantastic paper projects too. Once again it is my friends who are giving me the most inspiration by being so enthusiastic and excited to help out. It's a bit overwhelming actually. All of the help, the gifts, the skills, the time that people are being so generous with is something that I need to accept with grace. I sometimes feel like I'm not worthy. The truth is, we are all worthy and learning to just say Thank You from the heart is often enough. God, I hope it's enough. lol<br /><br /><br />Check back here daily, I will be letting you know how my custom made wedding dress is coming along, we'll talk about shoes, we have a special feature relating to flowers too! I will be using <a href="http://www.flowerfactory.ca/">The Flower Factory</a> for my flowers and owner Gloria is set to be our next Bold and Audacious Woman interview. Stay tuned for that right here!<br /><br /><br />If it sounds like I'm all over the map it's because I am. Bear with me and let's see if we can make some sense of all of this wedding stuff.<br /><br /><br />We would love to hear from you too.Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-32972602047230036502009-08-12T15:06:00.000-07:002009-08-12T15:20:41.076-07:00Getting Ready for Fall...Well...it's been a crazy time around here. Life is great in my new hometown. I'm trying to figure out how to best utilize my time with the new commuting lifestyle which means setting up all Bodacious appointments to fit in to 2 days a week, working my shifts at the Gibson store while excitedly preparing for our big Bodacious move into the larger location in Molly's Lane. Oh, and Barb is getting married in 1 month today. AND we're *this* close to having our new website up and running with actual designs for sale to the world! Barb will fill you in on wedding events and I'll try to fill in the gaps as far as what else is new and exciting!<br />One of the great benefits of having the store and knowing some fabulous designers is that we are each having our dresses made for us. Mine by the lovely and talented Cheryl Densky of Schaart Clothing and Barb by our very own and also lovely and talented Brandy McQueen! Unfortunately I missed my fitting yesterday but can't wait to go tomorrow for my first try on.<br />We've almost completed our 9th year here at Bodacious and I'm glad to be able to say that I still feel blessed every day to have such a great space filled with talented designers and staff who get our concept and move it forward!<br />How's your summer going?<br />xoxo<br />LornaBodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-3403946751933685612009-07-30T08:09:00.000-07:002009-07-30T08:13:57.802-07:00Hot Weather Public Service Announcement!<div align="center">Wilting? </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Melting? </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Not sleeping at night? </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Feeling totally pooped?</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Well, you`re either in love - or you`re having a heatwave! </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.creampuffbygg.com/">creampuff by gg </a>sends you some hot tips for staying cool: </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">1. Choose water over sugary or alcoholic drinks </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">2. Put your fan on the floor – it will blow cool air in & hot air out (cool air falls, hot air rises) </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">3. Have a cool bath before bedtime – it will help lower your core temperature & you’ll sleep better </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">4. Drink a small amount of Gatorade, Powerade or unflavoured baby Pedialyte (if sugars or salts are a concern check with your doctor) </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">5. Take it easy – don’t rush around – shorten your “to-do” list </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">6. Visit an air-conditioned place during the day – like a theatre or a mall </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">7. Put a freezer ice-pack in a pillowcase & take it to bed with you </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">8. Wear creampuffs by gg – girlie boxer shorts!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZs7cKYSXJeK9c63CozALD3ZSmmvgzCJxAHTRtXmMItCdTLzdl9pk0pbIlp7j33DYsiRWCLvSpVjgQ_Sj53-EEb1hLrjl5WqI3dTTZpZmSsVDl6rJ1oQS3NKYFJB0AjFMjIfT/s1600-h/creampuff+staying+cool.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364271117302987506" style="WIDTH: 280px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZs7cKYSXJeK9c63CozALD3ZSmmvgzCJxAHTRtXmMItCdTLzdl9pk0pbIlp7j33DYsiRWCLvSpVjgQ_Sj53-EEb1hLrjl5WqI3dTTZpZmSsVDl6rJ1oQS3NKYFJB0AjFMjIfT/s400/creampuff+staying+cool.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Staying cool in ‘blue camoflower’ creampuffs!</div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-2568427845590201152009-07-27T16:38:00.000-07:002009-07-27T16:39:36.624-07:00I LOVE a Parade!!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjFDJpMlhqBIecmUSMpkGGYLHx-RnmE-KBSHPzo5SZ4RkYdHhJQeTnpYDsLRKvYgJEyxhapXFQPux4D9jRquIeVpasddZnRZ7OPc1Mw9Pp41m7z8XyyKFYycBCFj_DvcWmxH9/s1600-h/P1000569.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjFDJpMlhqBIecmUSMpkGGYLHx-RnmE-KBSHPzo5SZ4RkYdHhJQeTnpYDsLRKvYgJEyxhapXFQPux4D9jRquIeVpasddZnRZ7OPc1Mw9Pp41m7z8XyyKFYycBCFj_DvcWmxH9/s400/P1000569.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Much fun was had by all - at the Sea Cavalcade Parade this past weekend. Doesn't Big Momma look cute all dressed up? </div><div style="CLEAR: both" align="center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-58938813391382368722009-07-23T20:14:00.000-07:002009-07-23T20:19:20.642-07:00Check This Out!<div align="center">The lovely ladies at Principessa have brought us another fun and functional new product!</div><div align="center">The bag is perfect for toting lunches, books, wine, workout gear etc. and is recyclable as well. The Borsetta is multi purpose with multi benefits as $1 from the sale of the bag will be donated to Breast Cancer Research (just like the water bottle) and helps consumers to reduce, reuse and recycle all in a chic and stylish way!</div><div align="center"> <img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGa5IAzZnz6f2dmoHvF8ApYTVLICOMOnCoFvQWl6ei2yEtAZVJWOVAvk0iLCVIJeci2dQli-Ob2CpiLR06w5GIPbKn1GzUpCfXBUYN6zs757zRaAIbkCwGRS7TAhFe5gnjCQF3/s400/Borsetta+1.jpg" border="0" /></div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-80421902932816748542009-07-13T08:49:00.000-07:002009-07-13T08:50:21.204-07:00Delta's Big Attendants Unable to Wear New Uniform...<a href="http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=68494210.blog">http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?type=blog&ak=68494210.blog</a><br />Check out this article. What do you think?Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-83233494642244373262009-07-02T23:13:00.000-07:002009-07-02T23:13:18.701-07:00Gibsons Store - keeps growing!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dzPYpVqTJl_c-avbZUkNTQW3W0t9OZ0IPlj12elfaUem1TVTXIPQ60z0duhw_C612Knyfe9QW6NInoRslzIqReGOzjifw45rvpOd_I2-YUrPdmuIllpwbnZpLSgrffbb3_JH/s1600-h/the+view+tonight!+-+july+2.09+009.JPG"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9dzPYpVqTJl_c-avbZUkNTQW3W0t9OZ0IPlj12elfaUem1TVTXIPQ60z0duhw_C612Knyfe9QW6NInoRslzIqReGOzjifw45rvpOd_I2-YUrPdmuIllpwbnZpLSgrffbb3_JH/s320/the+view+tonight!+-+july+2.09+009.JPG" border="0" /></a><div style='clear:both; text-align:LEFT'><a href='http://picasa.google.com/blogger/' target='ext'><img src='http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif' alt='Posted by Picasa' style='border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;' align='middle' border='0' /></a></div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-24241456925408861892009-06-23T13:15:00.001-07:002009-06-23T13:37:56.118-07:00Why stores are cutting back on plus-size clothes<a href="http://www.financialpost.com/most-popular/story.html?id=1685603">Why stores are cutting back on plus-size clothes</a><br />Here's a story I found today on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">financialpost</span>.com<br />This one brings up so many issues for me as a retailer and manufacturer of "plus size" (their term, not ours) clothing. I can't help but find it annoying that it's the same old arguments being dragged out of the closet over and over. I especially find this paragraph <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ridiculous</span>...<br /><br /><span style="color:#cc66cc;">Cost is also a factor. Because they require more fabric, larger sizes are more expensive to manufacture. "The cost of clothing is disproportionately in the materials and not the labour, due to the shift in production to low-wage countries, which means that it is going to be more expensive to produce clothing for large-sized women, and more resources will be tied up in garments on the racks," notes Susan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ashdown</span>, a professor in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at Cornell and a leading researcher on improving apparel fit. Imagine the fury that would greet prices that went up with dress size.</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">First of all, what's the difference between a size 0 and a size 12 in fabric usage? Quite a lot actually. To suggest that we can only "Imagine the fury..." if prices went up with dress sizes is so insulting. The cost of clothing being manufactured does go up slightly as the amount of fabric increases in larger sizes AND in smaller sizes. Don't you think that the average price is decided upon in small sizes and a size 0 is cheaper to make than a size 12? And furthermore, let's be clear, larger women DO pay more for their clothes already. Imagine the fury!!</span><br /><span style="color:#000000;">We are all paying the "fat tax" when we shop, being told that we have to pay more and then <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">receive</span> less styling so the sizing fits more people makes me feel less than special, how about you?</span><br />There's a lot of food for thought there but I still can't help wondering why, if they are trying to be respectful, the photograph accompanying the article is of a larger woman, obviously working out in work out clothes including under boob sweat stains and tight clothing and yet they cut off her head so you can't see her face.Why not show her face and give some dignity to the larger <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">woman's</span> image?? I think her body looks fit and strong but what is the photo trying to illustrate?<br />I am so sick of these type of photos that are used with every single "news" story concerning larger sized women.<br />Read the article for yourself and let us know what you think.<br />Use the comments section below.<br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">AddThis</span></a>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-45338456012910177452009-06-18T09:37:00.000-07:002009-06-18T10:33:46.433-07:00Spare Soles Now at Bodacious!<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivY-Hy4sudVxeXWisRvYwl3dWU0m2aIMMs7Dn4dAahkoG3STFXeGstfVyOYoItS96cxBgiveOFXed4pP8Zf4gUFXUtPq2bGUMHYtS3BftcD_unHvcxRYl8GObsCUpgWeMkPQJ1/s1600-h/spare+soles+leopard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348721934272437842" style="WIDTH: 296px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 247px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivY-Hy4sudVxeXWisRvYwl3dWU0m2aIMMs7Dn4dAahkoG3STFXeGstfVyOYoItS96cxBgiveOFXed4pP8Zf4gUFXUtPq2bGUMHYtS3BftcD_unHvcxRYl8GObsCUpgWeMkPQJ1/s400/spare+soles+leopard.jpg" border="0" /></a>Spare Soles are compact, rollable, foldable, take-anywhere flats that fit in the smallest of purses or pockets. Perfect for those moments when your feet have had enough but you haven't. Spare Soles have a stretchy fashionable upper that accommodates tired and swollen feet. The sole is a skid resistant water-proof bottom. Spare Soles are available in four sizes and assorted colors. So go ahead and kick off those heels!</p>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-12084234051526739992009-06-05T13:53:00.000-07:002009-06-05T13:56:13.411-07:00Bonnie Recommends...Hi there Bodacious women!<br />I am sure that many of you are familiar with Sarah Haskins on current.com, but in case you aren't, check her out. Sarah is the star of "Target: Women," a hilarious and savvy commentary on how the media portrays women. She challenges those stereotypes that really get under our skin. The topics of "Target: Women" vary from women's supposed love of yogurt to the depiction of women on women's television networks. There are times that watching her makes my laugh so hard that I cry. I've put the link to her latest creation below. Enjoy!<br /><a href="http://current.com/items/90157350_sarah-haskins-in-target-women-story-time.htm">http://current.com/items/90157350_sarah-haskins-in-target-women-story-time.htm</a><br /><br />Bodacious Bonnie!Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-65145566287177322762009-06-03T08:36:00.000-07:002009-06-03T09:07:52.813-07:00Let me introduce you...Bold and Audacious Women Interview - take 3!<br /><br />We've had the pleasure of working with Danielle several times in the last couple of years and this woman kicks ass! A very direct, wise, powerful and refreshing inspiration. Enjoy her interview and check out her website when you have a chance...<br /><br />name / biz info/website, etc...<br /><em>I'm Danielle LaPorte. Tho' my birth name is Veronica Danielle (long story about how it came down to Danielle). I created </em><a href="http://www.whitehottruth.com/"><em>http://www.whitehottruth.com/</em></a><em> because self-realization rocks (and because I'm writing a book with the same title. BTW, my first book is Style Statement; Live By Your Own Design.) On a weekly basis I do "Fire Starter sessions" with entrepreneurs -- a bit of tough love, some intuition and a big dose of start-up and social media acumen.</em><br />favourite part of your body? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hfV0jj9zqb6XlUlVz1qhC62S0xGHnswlckn5J80dR8THwdf6sfJxQKOFvA6-f7lMHOydAP3M9h8cm97mMYsLa2AH1qfPYrbdyneKnLE9nJsXjm0BlwdjCWwtwj26h0holGLo/s1600-h/danielle+laporte.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343129793570574722" style="WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hfV0jj9zqb6XlUlVz1qhC62S0xGHnswlckn5J80dR8THwdf6sfJxQKOFvA6-f7lMHOydAP3M9h8cm97mMYsLa2AH1qfPYrbdyneKnLE9nJsXjm0BlwdjCWwtwj26h0holGLo/s400/danielle+laporte.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>My eyes. Especially with some black liner and Voluminous Mascara.</em><br /><br />what was the last thing that made you laugh uncontrollably?<br /><em>My incredible farting child has impeccable comedic timing.</em><br /><br />3 words/phrases your friends would use to describe you/your style?<br /><em>A friend emailed me last week and described my style as: "rockstar goddess with a swanky exotic backbone." Hell yeah! </em><br /><p>fashion/personal inspiration?<br /><em>Georgia O'Keefe...her austerity is divine. I also happen to like Geishas, monks and a lot of what Donna Karan does that is NOT black.<br /></em><br />favourite tv show/movie?<br /><em>The Piano. All time fav. Close runner up is Baz Lurhman's Romeo & Juliet.</em><br /><br />sexy jeans or a flirty dress?<br /><em>How about...flirty Kimono.<br /><br /></em>heels or flats?<br /><em>Shit-kicking boots. Well heeled and as pointy as possible.</em><br /><br />gotta ask - top 5 people you'd invite to dinner (alive or dead)?<br /><em>Leonard Cohen, Jesus Christ, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Women Who Run With The Wolves, Oprah, John O'Donahue, late amazing theologian and poet<br /><br /></em>favourite colour combination?<br /><em>I adore the desert turquoise with espresso-brown flecks - but I'd never actually wear that colour combo. In terms of clothing, my favourite combo is mocha with...more mocha.<br /></em><br />phrase/quote that inspires you/makes your heart soar?<br /><em>"Mama!" Only when my five year old is saying it, running to me for a hug -- doesn't have the same effect from construction workers.<br /></em><br />piece of clothing that makes you feel sexy?<br /><em>my shawl from India.</em><br /><br />most recent clothing purchase?<br /><em>brown flouncy tee from H&M.</em><br /><br />what's on the 'i need to have it' list for spring/summer?<br /><em>cork platforms and RayBan aviators.<br /></em><br />upcoming projects?<br /><em>I'm doing Fire Starter gigs in fourteen cities between now and the fall. I am crazy. Also, launching a stationery line.</em><br /><br />final words?<br /><em>Talk is cheap. Love is a verb. Authenticity is magnetic. And while I have your attention, check out: </em><a href="http://www.whitehottruth.com/"><em>http://www.whitehottruth.com/</em></a><em><br /></em><br /><em>Ps...I love you Bodacious ladies. Thanks for a great interview.<br /></em>Aww, thanks!<br /><br />-- Danielle LaPorte<br /><a href="http://www.whitehottruth.com/">http://www.whitehottruth.com/</a><br />follow: <a href="http://twitter.com/WhiteHotTruth">http://twitter.com/WhiteHotTruth</a><br />cell: 604.418.8811<br />ENTREPRENEURS ARE HOT: "<em>My Fire Starter Session with Danielle is the best investment I have ever made. Ever</em>."- Sarah Bray, Web developer, Virginia Beach</p>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-17831898968119901202009-06-02T08:17:00.001-07:002009-06-02T08:20:54.419-07:00creampuff by gg @ Bodacious!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFUVCsfQ_hr71SNNQgIUCQTGbmhnkWgopH1widqxxQm7jYx4jqs0C56iJ1-Jqrk5ThyphenhyphenDIXbj6DOOQJQbaA442cOyAaxq-GFxg2mmX6rerK_2pF0fjqZiRe6Dkp_-ogOO8fJHe/s1600-h/cp_spring2_low_res.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342749832218242786" style="WIDTH: 272px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFUVCsfQ_hr71SNNQgIUCQTGbmhnkWgopH1widqxxQm7jYx4jqs0C56iJ1-Jqrk5ThyphenhyphenDIXbj6DOOQJQbaA442cOyAaxq-GFxg2mmX6rerK_2pF0fjqZiRe6Dkp_-ogOO8fJHe/s400/cp_spring2_low_res.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">For a saucier way to protect from chub rub, you've gotta try these new bloomers from local fashionista, gg! <a href="http://www.creampuffbygg.com/LookatThis.php">creampuff by gg </a>- now available at Bodacious!</div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-87370287833473256962009-05-19T15:38:00.000-07:002009-05-19T15:45:11.450-07:00MORE Stop Staring Dresses at Bodacious!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DAoYOl1RxF0gy8qzPwhYKVAGX78gsjQNdUdJs6A6nhcOEo-15oZe674vF8Fy_w2UFUQdYpebSv-WC9O1zobQkfX0kLuUPFd93O-lTWWPCmdDJJ6p2VOjowOzVyLP6SctNlQt/s1600-h/StopStaring-Oprah_Press_mag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337668944681880818" style="WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DAoYOl1RxF0gy8qzPwhYKVAGX78gsjQNdUdJs6A6nhcOEo-15oZe674vF8Fy_w2UFUQdYpebSv-WC9O1zobQkfX0kLuUPFd93O-lTWWPCmdDJJ6p2VOjowOzVyLP6SctNlQt/s400/StopStaring-Oprah_Press_mag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjl2UL3kaHM33ALeCd_IpQgqsfszqf1WfiUbDMQTTiAI7WwyeU7o7rKzDuqROas460N28KJM7h5-Ab1wM4IGjB5FHFmoNejpk2UOSX8Qt96Wcb9rFQVwSc02jkFDYtvGHWzDPg/s1600-h/StopStaring-Sexy+Provocature+Dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337668512121025058" style="WIDTH: 162px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjl2UL3kaHM33ALeCd_IpQgqsfszqf1WfiUbDMQTTiAI7WwyeU7o7rKzDuqROas460N28KJM7h5-Ab1wM4IGjB5FHFmoNejpk2UOSX8Qt96Wcb9rFQVwSc02jkFDYtvGHWzDPg/s400/StopStaring-Sexy+Provocature+Dress.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzmptnFhD7uGtbPbIUQv6cduOo5bAauFy1PyI16t2dL9fauSMzjgR1vcdLq9vIPkF05fcwwaNWChioUGdHxXjfxvuPgtWXJc0UrsWV7djOvwIhP8Z2iEsGe4G4uYlrKc5C0Wm/s1600-h/StopStaring-PlumPleat+dress.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337668502705754098" style="WIDTH: 164px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjzmptnFhD7uGtbPbIUQv6cduOo5bAauFy1PyI16t2dL9fauSMzjgR1vcdLq9vIPkF05fcwwaNWChioUGdHxXjfxvuPgtWXJc0UrsWV7djOvwIhP8Z2iEsGe4G4uYlrKc5C0Wm/s400/StopStaring-PlumPleat+dress.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilifhC5PiyeujLxaEWpU3TTvqABEKj6ySgZbosgx5EkE4dLXNUUW-yWJJ8KzEqgv1SZkj2jOQASBmxjIfZWtlzTrRToXHZEBHIaZ9xdT9X2gJtklmjfUlQqZ6P8XTHrcWI7RU_/s1600-h/StopStaring-Heather+Plaid+Dress.jpg"></a><br />Pretty sexy!</div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-37081490119365623082009-05-13T16:09:00.000-07:002009-05-13T16:45:50.941-07:00Ticket Giveaway!!<p align="center"><a href="http://bodyexchange.ca/index.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335453279465548194" style="WIDTH: 288px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 102px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgndiYmaGlbRGjY2PVMgkEakCLs0vitiua6XUNeGniK66SUcbS_sGnd2XZ6wCAt4pq7GrcKgi3BowcXhLWIDAQbTp_VzbDmbQxnhXNmvaw7M969mIWsUHVVn8XFavBQHoHZvTfb/s400/MastheadBodyExchangeSm.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></p><div align="center">Our good friend Lousie Green & <a href="http://bodyexchange.ca/index.html">Body Exchange</a> present </div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Comedy For The Cure</strong><br /></div><div align="center">Raising funds for Team Diabetes</div><br /><div align="center">Thursday May 28th 2009<br /></div><div align="center">6:30 pm<br /></div><div align="center">Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street, Vancouver BC)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">This evening includes comedians, nibbles, a cash bar and a silent auction!<br /></div><div align="center">The tickets are a $30 value each and we have tickets (2 each) to give away to the first <strong>two</strong> people to email us <a href="mailto:bodaciouslifestyles@gmail.com">bodaciouslifestyles@gmail.com</a><br /></div><div align="center">Tickets can be picked up at our shop. </div><div align="center">Make sure to check out all the great programs available through <a href="http://bodyexchange.ca/index.html">Body Exchange</a> and check out their <a href="http://bodyexchangehealthandfitness.blogspot.com/">blog</a> too.</div>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37036255.post-58221687374283221072009-05-05T12:39:00.000-07:002009-05-05T15:34:00.714-07:00A Tribute to Treice...Yesterday, Barb's very dear friend, Treice Backs lost her battle with cancer. As you can see by reading her blog, she was a bright light, a wonderful mother and friend and also a fearless fighter for the truth, for fairness and for healing. She leaves behind her loving husband, Kelly and a young son, Max who will miss her deeply. On Mother's Day (this Sunday) we at Bodacious will be donating a portion of our sales to help support the family through this sad time. If you care to make a donation directly, you can do so through her blog. Any financial support will assist Kelly in taking the time to do what's best for him and Max during this next phase of their lives. Thanks for listening and caring. We wish you all a love-filled day! <a href="http://treicebacks.blogspot.com/">http://treicebacks.blogspot.com/</a>Bodacioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14746567854996806985noreply@blogger.com2