You know you have to do it and the time is NOW.

After weeks and months and for some of you it’s been years of: “I’ll get to it over the next long weekend” and “I’ll do it when the seasons change”. The time has come for you to open your closet door without fearing that everything stuffed inside won’t come tumbling out. It’s as simple as this:

IF YOU HAVEN’T WORN IT IN A YEAR…OR YEARS, TOSS IT.

Frankly, this is the perfect time to start letting go of items that keep you in a fashion time warp…like that double breasted suit with the 3″ thick shoulder pads! I know shoulder pads have made a comeback, but not like that!

And let’s not forget about that one thing you just can’t imagine parting with…yeah, I’m talking about the sweater you were wearing when you got your first kiss! Trust this. You will never wear it again! I know it holds a wonderful memory, but it is also taking up precious closet space!! Save the memory for your mind and heart, and if you must see it, take a picture…it just might last longer!

IF YOU BOUGHT IT TWO YEARS AGO AND IT’S STILL GOT THE PRICE TAGS ON IT, 86 IT.

Think of this time of purging as an opportunity to help someone else in need. Times are hard and folks need a hand. Making a donation of your “closet treasures” can really make a difference in the world of someone less fortunate. It’s a great way to give back and share. Allow someone else to make a new memory with your contribution.

IF IT’S TWO SIZES TOO SMALL OR BIG, DUMP IT.

No point living in the past. It’s about to be a New Year. If you’re holding on to something that’s not your size, “just in case”, or as a reminder of where you came from or want to go, read the first two tips again.

Truth be told, cleaning out your closet isn’t nearly as fun as slurping cocktails with your girls, or checking Facebook to see who’s up for a quick IM session but the process can be completely therapeutic. Something about it just makes you feel good when it’s all done…so we’ve heard…

…ok now I have to go clean MY closet!

Good luck and Happy Closet Cleaning!

-By Steffany Bready

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Spring Cleaning – A Fresh Start to your Curvy Goddess World

How could that be? A fashion model who is a size 6 or above is considered plus size in the modeling industry? Things have changed since I was modeling for the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency a while back. No wonder women’s minds are messed up from all of these images of how we “should” be and how we “should” look.

The interview is interesting. The plus size models are absolutely gorgeous but I would have liked to see ethnic representation, Hispanic and African-American representation since more easily embrace their curves.

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Plus Size Starts at Size 6? Gimme a Break!

Gayla Bentley went into the “Shark Tank” and survived…NO…thrived. They listened to her. This is HUGE for the Plus Size Market everyone. People are finally listening to what we want and need because we have representatives finally who are speaking for us.

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Gayla Bentley Survives the Shark Tank! [Video]

Watch the video to view the HOT Fall Fashion Highlights for the Curvy Goddess!

Hint: It may have gone to your SPAM box.

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’09 Fall Fashion Season Report [Video]

I’ve just started my comprehensive course of fashion lessons. To guide and teach me? My good friend and Curvy Goddess Fashionista, Steffy Bready. I admit. I’m a ding-a-ling when it comes to fashion pizzazz and wisdom but I’m willing to learn. You have a chance to learn with me because Steffy will share lots of her fashion knowledge and wisdom with us. And boy she does have a ton of fashion wisdom, knowledge, and savvy.

New York City called her through an opportunity to attend FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology). Her fashion focus was in Accessories Design while attending. This was the beginning of Steffy’s fashion adventure. She has worked for Michael McCollum, Byron Lars, and now Manolo Blahnik.

So in preparation for my interview with her I just read the September Issue of Vogue and am prepared to ask the questions coming from knowing very little about fashion for the past ten years. Yes, yes, yes. I’ve been completely out-of-it and now I’m ready to get back into the fashion playground with Steffy’s assistance.

Fearless on a Photoshoot in Meatpacking District

Perusing through the pages of the “Fashion Bible” I didn’t feel completely foreign to this world. I was one of Wilhelmina’s plus size models a while ago and wasn’t in awe of the industry. I was just completely comatose at the time not realizing what I did or what had happened to me. Yes I was signed by one of the most famous modeling agencies in the world and I missed the “importance” of it. Now a reality show exists, America’s Top Model, where one of the major prizes is winning a contract with Wilhelmina or Ford.

I moved to New York City from Seattle completely fearless knowing that I had to do it. Curiosity guided me to the big city and something mightier protected me. Now after 13 years I’ve come full circle and I’m interviewing my beautiful friend about fashion. This time I’m coming from a place of playfulness, wonder, and creativity.

I want to know all the interesting fashion highlights for Fall 2009. What are the major styles and trends? From colors, to fabrics, to collections of major fashion designers, to accessories. I want to know everything and how are these relevant to the Curvy Goddess. It’ll be very interesting and she’s willing to share every little detail.

What do you think? What would you like me to ask her? Share your questions and comments down below…

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Fashion Lessons

But he’s just a fashion designer…Probably not the epitome of the hero that you may picture in your mind to be, muscular, chiseled, wielding a sword around, and parading in a leather uniform like those sexy Spartans did. Oh those men were fierce! But this is the 21st Century and he definitely is courageous in his field to go against the grain.

“I think it’s time really,” Fast expresses in a phone interview with CBC News. “There’s such beauty out there and it’s unfortunate that it’s only representative in one size.” Mark Fast is celebrating women with curves and they looked absolutely beautiful. Now coming from a fashion modeling background where I was a skilled runway model and around amazing runway models who had their walks down to a science, an effortless float and maybe some hip action if needed for a little spice, I’d like to have seen “plus” models who had beautiful walks to show off their beautiful bodies. Then they would’ve taken the show by storm! I don’t think “Fashion” is ready for that but I don’t want to keep that a secret for too long.

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Mark Fast is a Hero

The Long Marilyn Dress in Blue

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A Plus Size Fashion Designer’s Masterpiece

“Be who you are and love where you are right now…Right?” Hello! I think Lawrence has got it. Lawrence Zarian makes this grand profound statement on the show. Now Curvy Goddesses, he totally understands the CGL philosophy. Love where you are now. Dress the part now. Don’t wait until you lose the pounds to look absolutely beautiful. And it seems you can look wonderful with this new ICON collection from Lane Bryant.

To be honest with you, I hardly ever step into Lane Bryant stores although I pass one almost every single day because the styles always seem to disappoint until…now. I passed the store a couple of days ago and I was actually Wowed. The outfits on the mannequins in the window made me stop. Steffy, my friend and little fashion plate who also works for Manolo Blahnik happened to be there with me when I expressed positive feedback. Steffy shared with me that Lane Bryant is attempting something new and different. I’m hoping they will make more changes — take more risks with their styles. I think they’re going in the right direction.


CGL Picks

Loving this Riding Coat

Versatile Blouse from ICON Collection

Huggin' those Curves!

After Work Cocktails

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Lane Bryant Gone New York Chic [Video]