From Our Closet To Yours

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.

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Ta Ta for now ladies

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

I’m sitting here in my dimly lit living room on December 24th. Considered to be the most ‘magical’ night of the year for so many families. My Christmas tree has a plethora of ornaments adorning it, some placed on it by me, some by my best friend and some by his son who got to decorate the side facing the window, so all the passers by could see ‘his work’. (Eight year olds love that stuff!)

“Maybe this year, Christmas will mean something more…” playing in the background.

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!

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.

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

Satin Woods Plus Size Clothing Boutique based in Ontario, Canada was launched in the summer of 2010 as an online shopping retreat for curvy women, offering a true boutique experience. We do not buy quantities in vast bulk, offering you ontrend, timeless and sexy plus size fashions as part of our limited collections. Our range of sizing is the broadest in an online plus size clothing Boutique based in Canada, as we do not believe that beauty or style should halt at size 3x. Read the full story behind Satin Woods Boutique. The shopping options for plus size women in Canada are lacking and sparse and we know that for ladies in the U.S, England, Australia and many other nations, the same frustrations have been experienced. The average woman now wears a size 14 and we do not feel that this beautiful majority should continuously remain undeserved.

We are providing today’s discerning woman with an online store that is far from ordinary. Say good bye to frumpy, boxy outfits, and ‘old-lady’ patterns and welcome sexy and sophisticated plus size dresses that will work with your individual shape. Forget about unflattering “Mom” jeans – instead, slip into a pair of versatile, bootcut jeans. Step out in style with a new frock from our closet to yours without busting your coin purse

Beat The Summer Heat With Cool Style

The past few weeks have been a scorcher here in South Western Ontario, and I can only imagine that you all across Canada and parts of the U.S also affected have been feeling the heat all summer long. Many designers of plus size fashions, often think that regardless of the season, that the curvy woman’s wardrobe should be synonymous with “bulky” and “uncomfortable”. Whatever happened to “cool” and “comfortable”? If you’re tired of sporting “trendy” mumus to backyard BBQs, we completely understand! That’s why we have decided to carry in a great line of plus size women’s summer tops at Satin Woods to enjoy for the remaining days of summer or continuing on forward through and into the warmer months if you are located internationally. These tops are trendy, lightweight, and affordable. Take your style from zero to 50 in less than 60 seconds while strutting your stuff in comfort!

Become One of Our Loyal Customers

I’m confident that once you shop with us here at Satin Woods, you will notice our passion for service and being there for you. Our goal is never aimed at making a sale if it does not benefit you. If you do not love it, we do not feel that you should buy it. As a perk for shopping with us and to make your pennies stretch farther, we have created a loyalty program exclusive to Satin Woods. When you sign up for the program you’ll receive the following benefits:

• Purchase Points: Once you’ve registered for our free loyalty program you’ll be gifted purchase points for every order that you place. No minimum order requirements. You can then redeem these points at any time for exclusive savings and discounts.
• Birthday E-Coupon: Celebrate your birthday in style with a complimentary e-coupon from Satin Woods. This discount code will be valid for the entire month of your birthday, so there’s no need to rush
• Email Newsletter:Members of our loyalty program will enjoy savings and discounts via our e-mail newsletter

Remember: Confidence exudes appeal. Have fun with your style!