CURVES ARE LEADING TODAY'S FASHIONS THANKS TO YOU ... and to confident, powerful voices like Top Model's Tyra Banks, Ugly Betty's America Ferrera, and the overnight sensation -- Dreamgirl's Jennifer Hudson.  Of course, plus size women have the natural advantage and Loletavan's aim is to help you put your best curves forward ... keeping in step with the fashion trends for 2009.

10 Tips for Being a Plus Size Trendsetter '09:

1. Graffiti print tees top Harper Bazaar's "IN" list for 2009.  Safari prints are on the Elle "IN" list.
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP: Get a V-Neck Tee. A V-neck tee extends your neck and both minimizes and accentuates your breast.  A boat-neck tee accentuates your collar bone and minimizes your waist and hips.  Dig into the back of your closet for that old zebra print top from the 80's.  2009 is all about the 80's!

2. Vogue has multi-layered tees on their "IN" list this year!
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP: Accentuate your curves by layering.  The bottom (longer) layer works to cover and minimize the belly.  The top (shorter) layer accentuates the waist line.  This is an especially great tip for pear-shaped, plus size ladies!

3. Tailored Blazers are also on Harper Bazaar's "IN" list.
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP: Wear the blazer over a v-neck top and leave it open, this will create visual lines with a slimming effect in front, while still showing off both your side and back curves.

4. Another '07 trendy favorite is bootcut pants....
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP:  Wear BOOTCUT, low to medium rise pants.  Not baggy! Bootcut pants will show off your best curves ... without showing too much.  Don't get caught up in the skinny pant trap.  Skinny pants are for ladies trying to MAKE curves... we already have all the curves.

5. Fashion Week Daily emphasizes exaggerated florals (60's mod).
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP: Plus Size women look especially fabulous in LARGE FLORAL PRINTS. And remember -- the darker the prints background the more slenderizing the garment.

6. BBW Magazine has Polka Dots on their "IN" list once again!
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP:  LARGER POLKA DOTS are most flattering to the plus size figure.

7. More Good News!  OVERSIZED ACCESSORIES are "IN" again!
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP: Accentuate your waist with an overly wide belt, minimize your neck with a chunky beaded necklace, or wear an oversized boho bag.

8. Don't want to wear prints? BBW Magazine's "IN" list says to wear colors and emphasize turquoise, yellows, and pink.  Elle emphsasizes metallics, and Marie Claire says to keep it nuetral.
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP: Try monochromatic dressing, that is, wearing all one color from head-to-toe, will produce a slimming effect.

9. Anything GOTH is in on the Loletavan "IN" list!
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP: Wear Black! Black is always slenderizing!

10. Proper support is essential to showing off all your flattering curves.
PLUS SIZE FASHION TIP: Get properly fitted for a bra.