MIS CLAIRE Travel Lookbook: 4 Plus Size Outfits Ideas For Your Vacations

Hi everyone! It's the year end and that means holidays, holidays and more holidays! Whether it's a hot stay-cation or you are traveling to somewhere cold, Mis Claire has you covered (literally!). We have all the plus size travel essentials, including a shawl and panties now! Without further ado, let's see the 4 situations that you can be stylish for - with Mis Claire.

#MyBigMalaysia Mis Claire Explores Melaka

In conjunction with Malaysia Day, I would like to highlight this recent photoshoot (and jalan-jalan) trip that three of our Mis Claire models took to the most historical city in Malaysia... Melaka! For those of you who already know Melaka in and out - we have some awesome photos and lookbooks for you - just click on the photos to be directed straight to our website www.misclaire.com

The Logical Dressing Of The Inverted Triangle Body Type (Mis Claire Lookbook)

Welcome to the third and final series of the body shape posts! Like in one of the previous post, I mentioned the 3 common types of plus size shapes that we can find in Malaysia. I will break down each of the body types and show examples of the best dressing for each, while explaining the logical reasoning for it. So get ready for a photo-heavy blog - all photos featured below are from www.misclaire.com and you can click on them for links!

The Logical Dressing Of The Apple Body Type (Mis Claire Lookbook)

Welcome to the second series of the body shape posts! Like in one of the previous post, I mentioned the 3 common types of plus size shapes that we can find in Malaysia. I will break down each of the body types and show examples of the best dressing for each, while explaining the logical reasoning for it. So get ready for a photo-heavy blog - all photos featured below are from www.misclaire.com and you can click on them for links!

The Logical Dressing Of The Pear Body Type (Mis Claire Lookbook)

Like in the previous post, I mentioned the 3 common types of plus size shapes that we can find in Malaysia. I will break down each of the body types and show examples of the best dressing for each, while explaining the logical reasoning for it. So get ready for a photo-heavy blog - all photos featured below are from www.misclaire.com and you can click on them for links!

The 3 Common Plus Size Malaysian Woman Body Shapes

Dressing to your body type is all about creating a desired silhouette by using shapes, colors, highlighting, hiding, distractions, visual illusions, etc. Let's understand the general body types there are and how to balance them out.

Why You Should Start Listening To Podcasts

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Are you in a mid-week slump? Let me introduce you to a relatively new form of entertainment. Podcasts!

Fashion In Focus: The Wrap Style

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You have heard it before - wrap dresses or tops are recommended for almost every female body shape. Is it true? Is the wrap dress universally flattering?

What We Can Learn About The Fat-Shaming At Pentas Big Stage 2019

I am sure many of us in the local plus size community have heard about the fat-shaming comment guest judge Mark Adam made about Sherry Alhadad in front of maybe hundreds of thousands of people in the live audience, watching on TV or, like me, read it on the Internet through social media, not only in Malaysia but also Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand and South Korea.

Beauty In Diversity Workshop #KitaMisClaire

All photos in this post are from Mis Claire (Christine & Angel)

Hi everyone! Here is some simple reporting on what went down during last weekend's Beauty in Diversity Workshop (17 August 2019). The exclusive event was headlined by one of dUCk Cosmetics’ professional make-up artist Natasya Ramleh, stylist and influencer Min Luna, GetCraft’s Head of Creative Development, Zuan Arifin Ham and Mis Claire’s very own Creative Director, Angel Tang. Each sharing their unique skill set to a private group of thirty aspiring plus size influencers.

5 Sneaky Ways To Drink More Water

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We all know that water is good for us, but still many are hopelessly not drinking enough water per day (including myself!). I don't even need to talk about the benefits (we all know it), I will just hand over some helpful tips on how to sneak water into your daily routine.

How To Build Your Confidence As A Plus Size Woman

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It is a tough world out there - but remember you are not alone! Here are some tried-and-tested ways to build your confidence to help you achieve a better quality of life.

10 Daily Positive Mantras For Plus Size Women

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It is a tough world out there for people who look different - big people know this all too well. No matter what, people can always find ways to put others down but we must stay positive and spread love within ourselves and to others. Here are some mantras that you can use to help keep your mind positive everyday, and especially those challenging days.

10 Ways To Rock The Maxi Dress As a Big Woman

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The maxi dress (oh angels sing!) is a life-saver for women especially plus size beauties because while it is feminine, versatile and trendy, it also helps the figure by giving you the illusion of height (when worn the right way) and providing coverage like no other. Let's figure out the ways to rock the versatility of the glorified maxi dress.

5 Weird Ways To Help You Sleep

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There are so many typical ways that you can Google about how to sleep better (we have heard it all) - but let's talk about these weird ways that have helped me that may help you. These aren't science-based and are purely of my own making. So read with a grain or salt and pinch of humor.

Fashion in Focus: Getting On-Board With Korean-Inspired Style

Korean fashion, style and beauty has been hitting our country hard for the past few years - not to mention their other influences such as music, TV shows, food and others. Somehow, we just jive with it as they start to have more cultural impact, because we discover that their cool style is not so hard to emulate. Are you all things K?

10 Easy Ways To Stop Using Plastic

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Plastic is bad for the environment. The earth is so huge that we feel that nothing we do can ever help - but that is not true. Our country has been changing and improving (e.g. stopped giving out straws and plastic bags) over the past recent years.

How To Pack Light For a Quick Weekend Away

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Blessed are we in Malaysia, we have lots of public holidays - and sometimes it gets even better when it is attached to a weekend. With long weekends, many of us travel back to our hometown or maybe for a quick getaway trip. Personally I love traveling light (so light, I like to spark a reaction out of those who see my bag).

Fashion in Focus: The Rockin' 90s

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This year, the 90s came back with a bang! Here is a look at some of the most 90s things that are everywhere. Personally, it is my favourite decade to have come back in style, because I am a 90s kid and I really miss that decade's cultural impact on style, music, movies, etc.

5 Plus Size Style Upgrades For You To Try This Week

Regardless of whether you are a plus size woman or not - these are some fashion and style soul-searching that you can do this week.

Let's Talk: Cooking VS. Eating Out

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Hi ladies, it is yet another weekend approaching! Let's talk about this topic that has some debating. Do you prefer to cook at home or eat out? Let's review the pros and cons.

Sassy Songs To Listen To When You're Putting On Makeup

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Nowadays, there seem to a song for every occasion, am I right? What about this - a playlist of sassy songs for when you are dressing up and putting on makeup? Ladies, blast your anthem every when you get ready for your day, get dressed or do your makeup. No idea where to start? Here are some banging examples. Do add on your recommendations below!

5 Benefits of Swimming For Plus Size Women

Many of us might be living near a swimming pool but not making the most of it. I recently had some scares regarding my knees and have been told by doctors to loose weight to remove unnecessary pressure off of them. Upon doing some research, one of the best exercises for overweight individuals is swimming. Let me share my findings.

10 Easy Ways To Practice Self-Care This Weekend

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Hi ladies, it is the end of a long week and some of you might be stressed and tired from working hard! Here are some simple self-care tips that you can do this weekend (or right now)!

Fashion In Focus: Square Necklines

We are spotting a trend everywhere: the SQUARE neckline! What do you think? Read on to see what we love about this insta-worthy trend.

6 TV Shows Where Big Girls Rule The Screen

As we become more open-minded to diversity, we see more relatable body types on TV. Here are some of my favourites that has something for everyone :)

5 Super Easy Ways To Be Healthier Today

Our goal is to be healthy, as our modern day person faces way more health-related medical conditions compared to before.

12 Ways To Style Your Denim Jacket

Denim jackets are as versatile as jeans, and should be reinstated as a neutral.

How To Pick The Right Pair Of Jeans

So many choices out there and lots of decisions to make. But first pick your figure, occasion and style! And remember, no one is just limited to one style!