Item of the Day!!!

http://pooktoque.com/

What can we say? Silly, fun and comfy. Great gifts for that hard to buy for guy in your life!
Now available at Bodacious...

Fashion Show at the Gibsons Rec. Centre

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.

Hot Weather Public Service Announcement!

Wilting?

Melting?

Not sleeping at night?

Feeling totally pooped?

Well, you`re either in love - or you`re having a heatwave!

creampuff by gg sends you some hot tips for staying cool:

1. Choose water over sugary or alcoholic drinks

2. Put your fan on the floor – it will blow cool air in & hot air out (cool air falls, hot air rises)

3. Have a cool bath before bedtime – it will help lower your core temperature & you’ll sleep better

4. Drink a small amount of Gatorade, Powerade or unflavoured baby Pedialyte (if sugars or salts are a concern check with your doctor)

5. Take it easy – don’t rush around – shorten your “to-do” list

6. Visit an air-conditioned place during the day – like a theatre or a mall

7. Put a freezer ice-pack in a pillowcase & take it to bed with you

8. Wear creampuffs by gg – girlie boxer shorts!

Staying cool in ‘blue camoflower’ creampuffs!

Check This Out!

The lovely ladies at Principessa have brought us another fun and functional new product!

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!

Spare Soles Now at Bodacious!

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!

creampuff by gg @ Bodacious!

For a saucier way to protect from chub rub, you've gotta try these new bloomers from local fashionista, gg! creampuff by gg - now available at Bodacious!

MORE Stop Staring Dresses at Bodacious!

Pretty sexy!

No - You Stop Staring!

Yay! They're finally here. We've been admiring the Stop Staring dresses online for years and we've finally found a local source to bring them into our shop. Come in soon for the best selection. More items arriving every month.
Please note - their 1x, 2x, 3x means 14/16, 16/18, 18/20

Check out the Vancouver Sun Today!

Thanks to Lucy Hyslop for writing this feature in today's Style section of the Vancouver Sun!

Check it out!

Check out the Westender today for a bit of Bodacious Wisdom:)

http://www.westender.com/articles/entry/thinking-thin-fake-it-til-you-make-it
Not the title we would have chosen but we got some good words in anyway...

Luxurious Loungewear On SALE at Bodacious!

40% off these softest cottons and satin sleepwear/loungewear sets

at Bodacious now! Available up to size 18/20

FYI - we were assured when we purchased these lovely pieces that they would fit much larger and once we recieved them, were disappointed that they didn't fit our full range. Our apologies on that. We do our best for you all!

How times have changed...or have they?

I was inspired by Big Fat Deal's blog this morning showing a vintage ad for "chubby" kids. Great discussion there about what constituted "chubby" in those days and what we might call those sizes now.

There has been some forward movement in the media - notably "How to Look Good Naked", the Dove Campaign For Real Beauty, and a few celebrities who are curvy, proud and outspoken.

I am, however, often shocked by how little progress has been made. From the perspective of a retailer who is always looking for fun, flattering clothing to carry for you, I think you'd be surprised to learn how often those beautiful designs we get to see and order at the shows are cancelled before delivery. (dozens of times, we've received the smaller sizes and told that they decided not to produce the larger ones meaning we had to ship it all back - we are pretty much an all-or-nothing operation)

This is apparently due to lack of interest or confidence from other retailers even though we know that if we had the product in our store, you would buy it. In fact, we do have it and you do buy it. (Thanks to our extremely talented team of local designers!) We're always just looking for more!

What do you think? Are curvy, larger-sized women just used to not having a choice or a voice? Are they more apt to settle for something that covers/fits unwell?

We know that's not our customer. Our customer is beautiful, proud and confident; willing to show off her curves and strut her stuff.

And the good news is, we have sourced for you some amazing pieces from reputable suppliers (lots of dresses!!!) for spring and they will be arriving through our doors any day now.

We'd love to know what you think so feel free to post here or check out our facebook page...

Tie-Dye!

I know we mentioned this already in our last newsletter but, I just have to tell you...I tried this dress on yesterday and - I lurve it!!! It's so comfy and flattering and fun. There's only a few left so if you also lurve it - give us a call or get in here!

Treats for your Feet!

Affordable pleasures...
You may be watching your pocketbook a little more closely through these short days of January but a girls still gotta look and feel good!
Treat your toes to some style and comfort with these lovely socks. Knee highs, argyles, stripes...
Great selection available at Bodacious, of course!

Join us on Facebook!

Well...we've finally brought Bodacious into the Facebook world. Please check out our page and become a fan. We'd love to hear your stories, feedback, inspiration. We'll keep you up to date with pix, events and a little inspiration of our own.
...celebrating your curves...

Bodacious SALE continues through January!

Just in at Bodacious...
New stock of Bodacious Wrap and Shift Dresses and Tunic Tops! Check out the Hot New Chianti Colour.

SALES this week (January 6-11th), we're offering...

Bodacious 40% off selected pieces

Mitzylaneous 40% off

Togs 20% off (regular priced items) and 10% off (sale priced items)

Schaart 20% off (stock on floor only)

T.M. Skirts 60% off

Novelti Coats 50% off

Stationary & Journals 20% off

Puli and Items designs tops and blouses 50%

Diane Kennedy 50% off (Wool pieces only)

Barefoot Venus 20% off Winter Hats, Gloves & Scarves 20% off

All Christmas Merchandise 50% off

January 12-18 - keep those legs warm and fashionable by picking up some Hosiery at 25% off! Free gift this week with every purchase over $100.
January 19-25 - For those lucky enough to get away or if you're starting the new year with a swim at the rec centre, we're giving you 25% off all swimsuits!
January 26 - February 1 - By now there's hope of a thaw and it's time to think of spring so we're offering all Jewelry at 30-50% off! If you've had your eye on that special piece, get in here early in the week.

Thanks again to you all for supporting your local businesses! We at Bodacious appreciate your patronage very much.

FREEEEE Gift with $100+ Purchase!

Now until January 2nd, check out our Boxing Week Sale AND receive a free gift with any purchase over $100! Here are the deets...

Bodacious Boxing WeekSale December 26-January 2

Bodacious 40% off selected pieces

Mitzylaneous 40% off

Togs 20% off (regular priced items) and 10% off (sale priced items)

Schaart 20% off (stock on floor only)

T.M. Skirts 60% off

Novelti Coats 40% off

Stationary & Journals 20% off

Puli designs tops and blouses 50% off

Diane Kennedy 20% off

Barefoot Venus 20% off

Bathing Suits 20% off Hosiery 20% - 50% off

Hats & Gloves 20% off

All Christmas Merchandise 50% off

Selected Designer Jewelry $5.00!!!

What are you waiting for???

Arriving Any Day!!!

Check out these gorgeous Igigi dresses! They were shipped this morning so will be arriving any day. Call Brandy @ 604-874-2811 to be put on the call list when they arrive.

Just in time for the holidays...Whew!

I can't believe it! It's finally here...

It's the Shapeez Bodyshaper (otherwise known as the Unbelievabra!)

You've got to check these out!

Check out these links!!!

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Thanks ladies for spreading the word!