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Posts Tagged ‘b&lu’
Big news. Twin Cities-based plus-size fashion brand B&Lu is opening a boutique in Hopkins. The store will feature B&Lu’s affordable, trendy apparel, sizes 12 and up. From dresses to denim, no piece is more than $70. Plus: the store will extend B&Lu’s brand into accessories – jewelry, scarves, shoes – and home furnishings. Owner Christine Sholl is bringing in inexpensive, re-purposed pieces, which she describes as “classic vintage farmhouse meets Parisian market whimsy.” Sholl plans to add regular size women’s clothes in the near future as well.
B&Lu will be open the first Thursday through Sunday of every month (and during select festivals and fairs) – starting today, July 7. The store is also available for private shopping parties. 1007 Main Street, Hopkins
Tags: b and lu, b&lu, christine sholl, hopkins, plus size fashion, special sizes
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 The "Lu" of plus size fashion e-tailer b&lu has parted ways with her Twin Cities-based sister, moved to Green Bay and launched her own contemporary plus size line: Lucie Lu. The similarities are undeniable: modern, feminine looks driven by style rather than size. Like b&lu, Lucie Lu is extremely price-conscious: Dresses for $39; jeans for $42. Where b&lu is quite whimsical, Lucie appears to be going for a somewhat more refined look, offering blazers with sheen and cable knit cardigans in addition to smart dresses and chic tops. Sibling rivalry looks to be a boon to the 1X to 5X fashionista.
Tags: b&lu, band lu, lucie lu, plus size fashion, women's plus size
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Everyone who sells anything seems to be caught up in Black Friday fever this year. Stores that hadn't planned a sale are making one up as we speak. That's the beauty of smaller retailers – they can discount on a dime! Some of the latest: Urban Junket is offering 20 percent off on its popular new eco-friendly, multi-functional, bright colored T.O.T.E. bags. Enter THANKS at checkout through Nov. 30. Arafina is offering 30 percent off clearance – just until NOON, 20 percent after that. Doozie's doing doorbusters – 20 percent off, just until noon. Mystery discount at Creative Kidstuff: 10 to 30 percent off your purchase. Uber Baby's got 40% off. Ooh – here's a good one: 30 percent off site-wide at trendy plus size retailer Bandlu.com. today only. Check Sales/Specials for tons more Black Friday sales more civilized and stylish than big box mayhem.
Tags: arafina, b&lu, Black Friday, boutiques, deals, discouns, doozie, minneapolis, sales, thanksgiving sales, twin citiies sales, urban junket
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In case you missed my plus size fashion spread in last Sunday’s Pioneer Press, here’s a list of useful shopping resources:
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La Rue Marche in Hudson, Wis. recently added a substantial selection of trendy plus-size apparel
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b & lu – St. Paul-based website devoted to trendy, affordable plus size fashions
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Maurices just added a plus size shop (16 to 24) in most of its stores, creating a new option for younger women looking for casual, career and dressy looks.
- Did you know that American Eagle offers extended sizes, online only?
- Great jeans: Svoboda
- Great dresses and more: Monif C. and Kiyonna
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Old Navy seems to be eliminating plus sizes in stores, but the online selection is still worth a look.
- Other online resources: Igigi , Alright and Alloy
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Bombshellbeauty.blogspot.com: Curvy fashionista Sara Bartlett of St. Paul offers tips and reviews of plus-size fashions.
Tags: Alloy, Alright, american eagle, B & lu, b&lu, Bombshell Beauty, curvy, Igigi, Kiyonna, la rue marche, Maurices, Monif C., old navy, plus size, plus size fashion blog, Svoboda
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