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Finding a pretty bra that fits well and has the right support is not easy, especially when your cup size pushes past D or your chest/torso proportions are a bit off. It’s very unsettling when your only options look like diapers for your boobs so when I came across Linda the Bra Lady, I was very excited. Offering sizes ranging from a AA cup to K cup and larger, Linda’s understands that people come in all shapes and sizes and that high quality lingerie should be available to all. Here you can find bras, underwear and bathing suits unlike the ones at your regular department store. The store, Linda’s Bra Salon, is located in Manhattan, but if you know your size, you can shop on the website at www.lindasonline.com.

A New Way to Walk

With summer right around the corner, flip-flops can safely come out of the closet again. If you want to get more out of walking around, try sporting a pair of FitFlops. The sole’s toe, middle and heel of these stylish flip-flops are each made differently so that there is instability in your step, causing new muscles to engage and giving your legs more of a workout. Read a more detailed description of the shoe’s function and see the various styles at www.fitflop.com.

I have the pleasure of working with a fabulous team of women (not to mention the entire 50+ crew) helping me look great on the set of More To Love...Suzi for hair, Karin for makeup and Susan Moses, stylist to the stars and a dear friend of mine through the MODE days and a real advocate for curvy women has out done herself time and time again for me on our show. You'll see it here first...

Rickie Lake looked radiant this morning in her hot high boots (even at the rooster's hour!) She is just stepping out to promote her and Abby Epstein's new book: Your Best Birth

Today is also the launch of their new website: www.yourbestbirth.com for all the Moms to be out there who want to know what other women have done...from the blissful to the dreadful, YBB will be your girlfriend's guide to choosing the best birth technique for you and your baby.

Attention all Curvy Couture lovers! Henry N. Jackson is a designer to watch. His launch of his NHJ line last night premiered 24 looks, comprising a true real sized collection for Fall 2009/2010. What a breath of fresh air Henry is and it underscored the need for a high-end fashion look for women who are not a size 0-12. Henry's use of luxurious in silks, satins and jerseys, with other fine imported fabrics chosen to specifically enhance the naturally curvacious figure of the modern woman. Henry gives homage to the 1930's glamour updated with a fresh new twist. His years of designing for Valentino in Rome and Oscar de La Renta in New York have given him the ability to incorporate a true couture style into his very wearable pieces. He is an award winning designer with a friendly and open demeanor. You gotta love a guy whose first muse was his mother, a woman who never let her size stop her self expression and joy of life. Henry is exactly what the curvy community needs to give it that panache that is sorely lacking in the arena at the present moment. He was voted America's Next Great Designer two years in a row and won the Rising Star award from the International press association. I was honored to introduce him last night as he presented a fashion show during the NoHo Artwalk kickoff on April 16th. It was a spectacular evening of Art and Fashion, with Henry's style sensibility mixed with the vibrant art community in Manhattan. It was a beautiful spring night in downtown Manhattan, perfect to invite a diverse group of artists, art lovers, collectors and friends of friends of friends together to celebrate the 6 year old organization, brain child of acclaimed artist, Harriet Fields, who is also the president of the NOHO business league. The evening was a wonderful marriage as the art on the walls matched the art on the runway. The delicious desserts and wine provided a sweet touch to t he evening's festivities. I met so many wonderful people....Tom McAllister of Williamsburg Fashion Weekend and Allan Russell, city councilmen and representative for the NoHo district. Allan and I conferred on some interesting ideas for bringing the garment district back to the lower east side, the roots of the "schmata" trade that so defines New York City and the fashion scene today.

For more information...www.henrynjackson.com or call 646-267-6756.

Photo: John Baker, Models wearing Henry Jackson: Catherine Schuller and Sage

Blogger: Catherine Schuller, Owner, CurveStyle: Reshaping Fashion and Apparel & Fashion Consultant