Colour Your World
by satinwoods on Dec.01, 2011, under Latest Edition
Neutrals are essential for polished pairing
Enter Satin Woods Boutique for the plus size woman worldwide. I follow my instincts when it comes to purchasing our plus size collections and accessories. The majority of items lining the racks here at the shop are items that I would wear. Not all suit my particular body shape but they are all unique and versatile and a lot of them are transitional pieces that can be dressed up or down.
Some of our most daring pieces which have been vintage inspired have done the best. They offered a touch of renaissance style for the plus size woman while still being sexy.
Those vintage pieces, our brightest prints and funkiest cuts always fly off the shelves first when we get them in.
That just blows the stereotype of plus size style equalling that of paint drying on a wall right out of the water.
With the cold months in South Western Ontario having arrived and a smattering of snow on the ground in my backyard, I know that the colours of spring traditionally die out in the retail shops. On Facebook, we have promised our patrons to keep the beloved colourful tunics, tops and dresses coming.
Here is one of our favourite items for fall. More from this designer is on the way in December.
Sexy plus size kimono top that cinches in the waist
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Featuring You!
by satinwoods on Oct.07, 2011, under Previous Plus Size Blog Posts
Fall is here and I’m loving it! I wait patiently all year long for the breezy weather and the cool air flowing through the windows at the house. The foliage is changing and what is normally a mundane trip into London, Ontario for random errands, turns into a scenic drive. Some think I’m nuts as fall preceeds winter but I just try and push those white sentiments aside! 
Mind you, the weather is repeating itself from this time last year on the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. I was down in Port Stanley, with my toes in the water because it was so balmy. Definitely not a traditional way to spend Thanksgiving when we stereotypically picture the cool weather, sweaters, cute boots and layering at this time of year :)
There is so much on the go right on with our business. We are planning for the remainder of the year and into next year as we scope out new and stylish plus size tops, tunics and various colourful fashions for our fabulous customers, keeping things fresh for both our online and boutique storefront just south of London, Ontario.
Currently, we are in the midst of creating a page entitled, ‘Featuring You’, showcasing our customers in the items they have purchased from us. Women are always open to seeing our collection on a variety of body shapes and we definitely want to deliver this. If you submit your photo and it is used by Satin Woods Plus Size Clothing Boutique, we will gift you with $15 in store credit.
Feel free to email us at satinwoods@rogers.com with any questions.
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Ta Ta for now ladies
Happy Anniversary
by satinwoods on Aug.27, 2011, under Previous Plus Size Blog Posts
Enter year two.
A year I trust will be one of discovery in creating my own looks by mixing and matching old treasures with new finds, of experimenting with style and of embracing the things in life that make me and my family happy.
Join me!
-Shannon, Passionate Founder
Just a number
by satinwoods on May.01, 2011, under Previous Plus Size Blog Posts
- Sport this bright tunic 6 ways
650 Square Feet of Bliss
by satinwoods on Mar.06, 2011, under Latest Edition
Plus size fashion nightmare
by satinwoods on Jan.09, 2011, under Latest Edition
In my blog entitled, ‘Versatile Holiday Wear’, I shared of the frustrations of the lack of selection in women’s plus size clothing stores in Ontario, Canada and the dreaded fears of seeing the same dress or top on another woman as a result of this.
Tonight, that frustration looked me right in the eye while shopping in London, Ontario.
*Horror-movie themed music plays in background*
As I was out tonight enroute to help my best friend pick out some new jeans at a men’s clothier, a woman was entering the store I was leaving. As we passed through the doors simultaneously, I observed that her coat was the exact same as mine. I commented that she had marvellous taste in coats while gesturing toward our black winter coats. We shared a chuckle and continued on our way.
When I arrived at the men’s clothier, I shared of the encounter with my friend and of how pleased I am of the collection that we carry here at Satin Woods Plus Size Boutique. It got me excited to know what we have to offer our amazing clients who want stylish and unique pieces in their wardrobes. One of our key goals from day one has been to carry unique collections that are not found in the Canadian bigbox retailers or major plus size chain stores. We do not order things in bulk and your special event will not be marred by the awkwardness of having a long lost wardrobe twin across the room.
My experience this weekend is something I have heard many women refer to over the years and now that I’ve experienced it first hand, I now share even more common ground with my fellow curvy shoppers as the Founder of Satin Woods.
Eat, drink eggnog and be Merry!
by satinwoods on Dec.25, 2010, under Previous Plus Size Blog Posts
“Maybe this year, Christmas will mean something more…” playing in the background.
Versatile Holiday Wear
by satinwoods on Nov.28, 2010, under Previous Plus Size Blog Posts
I’m looking forward to decorating for the holidays and have been seeing the decorations slowly adorning house fronts in the neighbourhoods around town lately. The smell of wood-burning fireplaces fills the Ontario night air and gets me in the festive spirit. We are looking forward to sharing that spirit with our patrons this season and are looking forward to presenting our upcoming Holiday Collection. We are also offering free standard ground shipping within Canada through to December 24th on orders over $100 Canadian, as our gift to you this season.
We have purchased some gorgeous kimono tops, plus size cocktail dresses and sexy plus size lacy frocks, giving you something for all casual and dressier holiday affairs. I think we have all experienced the times of opening our closets and staring at great items that we’ve only worn once, wishing we had of got more wear out of them. We want to ensure that when you invest in a new treat for your wardrobe that it is something you can wear again and again, so we ensured that the pieces from our Holiday Collection are versatile to keep going into the new year for many occassions.
Cheers!
Proverbial waters
by satinwoods on Oct.14, 2010, under Previous Plus Size Blog Posts
My favourite time of the year is the fall. I anxiously await the months of September, October and November all year. I simply adore the colourful foliage, the crisp and cool days and the nights when sleeping temperatures are perfect.
The Canadian Thanksgiving was this past weekend and I decided to blow the typical Thanksgiving affairs into the water and I headed to the beach. The temperatures were rather favourable, sitting around 20 degrees celcius. A friend texted me to ask if I was enjoying turkey and I responded back that I was enjoying a burger before I dipped my toes into the waters of lake Erie. My friend that accompanied me that day, was a bit surprised at my boldness as I hiked my long skirt up and happily walked into the refreshing water up to my ankles. It was a surprisingly beautiful evening as the sun began to set. There were a handful of professional photographers taking pictures of the sunset. I snapped my own photos and I’ve posted them below for your viewing pleasure.
I decided to share of my weekend outing here in beautiful Ontario, Canada, on Satin Woods’ plus size blog because I want to encourage thinking outside the box and letting loose from time to time. I took an evening and did something that put a smile on my face instead of ‘going with the flow’, simply because that’s what’s expected. I think my enthusiasm was contagious as I caught the kind smiles of a few people and a couple stopped to chat, asking how the water felt.
Dip your toes into the proverbial waters this fall and work your own style. Try something new from Satin Woods collection of designer plus size fashions or piece together an outfit using old and new garments to make you feel unique and refreshed, regardless of what the magazines and trend reports are suggesting would look good. You know what works best for you and that is essentially what matters.
Spreading my wings
by satinwoods on Sep.21, 2010, under Previous Plus Size Blog Posts
Heading out to go browsing recently at some shops in London, Ontario, I sported one of my favourite plus size tops, the Abby Twist Top in Purple with a gold broach, a pair of black capris and a black open-toed heel. I was feeling stellar in my polished ensemble. What a great feeling it is to piece together just the right look!
While I was out with my friend, I casually caught a glimpse of my reflection in a mirror and noticed my elbow fat below the sleeve of my top. However, my reaction was different that time. I just smiled within and kept on walking. I didn’t awkwardly tug at my shirt hoping it would magically grow another inch and a half to cover the most-annoying wing-span of arm fat, but instead, knew I looked great and went with it! I’ve been thinking about what caused me to just ‘let go’ of that vice with my large upper arms and my thoughts took me through a mini-journey, reminiscent of those ‘life flashing before your eyes’ scenes. Here’s a tidbit from that.
As a plus size woman, I now believe that confidence naturally exudes a sense of appeal. As a plus size child and teenager, the looks I received were those of, ‘Oh, there goes the fat girl’. The commentary was never in short supply either. For so many years, a part of me was expecting the fat cracks or the inappropriate stares when out with my slender girlfriends.
I became accustomed to that but was so very fortunate to never accept that as the all-defining truth as to who I was. It’s very easy to lose focus of who we are when the peanut gallery around us always has to have the last word on how we should look, dress or act.
With years gone by and the natural maturing process that we go through, the peanut gallery has now meandered off. I am no longer veered at as a fat woman, but simply, a woman. Confidence in your intelligence, wit, sense of fashion, singing abilities, that weird thing you can do with your right pinky finger or whatever it is that makes you original, will speak volumes to those around you, without having to say a word. I believe, for myself, that the grasp of that simple truth over the years contributed to that moment of ‘letting go’ at the mall, finally.
With the opening of Satin Woods Plus Size Clothing Boutique in Canada, we have been asked what we are passionate about. In addition to an obvious love for affordable, designer plus size fashions, one of the most impacting life belongings that I hold within and that I’ve touched on in this blog entry is that of selfworth. Selfworth is something that no one can take from us and that no scale can dictate to us either, no matter where that dial lands.
As we approach fall here in Ontario, Canada and turn a new page with the change of seasons, my hope is that everyone will find something about themselves that they love, be it internal or external and to focus on that positive. Play with some new colours in your makeup bag, pick up a sexy plus size skirt to sport out with the girls or simply give yourself some ‘me time’ by reading a book with a cup of tea. These small things that often go missed with the busy, multi-tasking ways of us gals, can make a big difference in refreshing us and in our overall daily lives.
-Shannon
