Cry 'Til You Laugh!

This Just In - New Video "Have a Bawl" by Kim Brittingham

Well, she's done it again! One of our most talented & loyal customers, Kim Brittingham, just launched her latest "Kim Weighs In" video, "Have a Bawl", on YouTube. Once more Kim is wearing some of our MiB Styles during the video.

This latest video is an hilarious take on the importance of crying. Kim is both humous and convincing as she outlines and demonstrates why crying is so important for both our physical and mental health.

Kim's new video certainly won't make you cry...except for laughing yourself to tears, but her message is a good one and we agree.

Check out how fab Kim looks in our Embroidered Tunic and Milano Tunic!

Click HERE to view Kim's latest Video on YouTube.

Please excuse us now...we have to go and have a "good cry"!

Spring Styles are Sizzling Hot

That's right...Spring has sprung at MiB!

We've just launched our new Spring 2010 Collection on our site and already some outstanding styles are selling fast.

Our Jazzy Tee, for example, or our "runners up" for Top Spring Sellers, the Aztec Shirt and the Artist Tunic. All of these winning styles have the same things in common...they are unique, make you feel good when you wear them and will get you loads of compliments, whether you're at the office or your favorite cafe.

Sizzling Jazzy Tee

The Jazzy Tee (pictured at right)
will help you get into the rhythm of spring and feel the beat of the season of renewal. The Jazzy Tee features: bold black and white ovals with bursts of lime, short sleeves, v-neckline, 96% Cotton with 4% Spandex for a comfy fit. Machine wash, dry flat or tumble dry Low. 33" long in size H. Imported.

Pairs perfectly with our new Whisper Jacket and our super cute Whisper Pants or any of our black MiB Pants or black MiB Skirts. A bright graphical Tee that will become a new wardrobe basic for perfect mixing and matching for Spring 2010!

Sizzling Aztec Shirt

The Aztec Shirt (pictured at left)
is another Spring Best Seller that gives you the flexibility and pizazz you'll need for a great Spring Wardrobe! If you liked our Tempest Oversize Shirt, you'll love the boldness of our plus size Aztec Shirt. Bold swaths of color leap out from a field of black with the same design and silhouette as our ever-popular Short Sleeve Oversize Shirt. It features: short sleeves, button front, collar, shirring on front near shoulders, 100% Crinkle Rayon. Hand wash. 34" long in size H. Imported.

Just like our Jazzy Tee, the new Aztec Shirt pairs perfectly with any of our black pants or skirts...a great new wardrobe basic for Spring 2010!

Sizzling Artist Tunic

Forget boring! The new Artist Tunic (pictured at right)
lets the world know you have your own unique style. Over the years, we've found that our artful designs sell best, and the Artist Tunic is no exception to this rule!

This hot, new hand-painted, plus size Artist Tunic is wearable art that will transport you to a world where creative genius meets ultimate comfort. Pairs perfectly with black MiB Leggings and black Venus Pants. The Artist Tunic features: hand-painted print, oversize fit for all day comfort, short kimono style sleeves, rounded neckline, 100% Rayon. Hand wash. 36" long in size H. Imported.

Be sure to add this versatile piece while your size is still available!

Best Prices on Favorites - Fall & Winter Clearance Bargains!

We recently marked-down many of our cutest Fall and Winter Styles. Now is the perfect time to pick up some great bargains that are on Clearance while they are still in-season, cold as it has been. No need to wait until Summer to get your favorites for next Fall and Winter!

Here are just a few of the MiB Styles that are included in our Clearance Sale. Now that they've been marked-down sizes are selling out fast.

The Twill Swing Coat

Customers raved about this great all-season Twill Swing Coat (pictured at left)
this year and for good reason. It's a great layering piece and the colors go with everything.

Read what one of our customers said about her new Twill Swing Coat:

"After looking at this coat online for many weeks and reading reviews I called MIB and talked with one of the staff about fabric, cut etc., and decided to take a chance and ordered it . I am SO GLAD I did. The fabric weight and feel is wonderful! I love that it has no lining which prevents bulkiness in the sleeves and and overall. I can move my arms freely with no pulling or bunching. I ordered it in my correct size J and the fit and length are great. After having many coats, jackets that zipped up the front ( only to have the zipper fail eventually at the feed ) it is nice to have coat with buttons which are much easier to repair/replace. In the online pic the collar looks huge and overlaps the models shoulders which was one of my concerns, however it is not as big as shown and is actually quite flattering and different but does not get in your way. The silhouette is only slightly fuller than I'd like towards the bottom third of the coat but actually allows for more comfort and maneuverability. Oxford color is lovely and it's machine washable to boot. I am very, very pleased!!" --Charlotte E.

Textured Pullover Sweater

Cozy up in our popular Textured Pullover Sweater (pictured at right). Sweaters are a lasting wardrobe investment and this classic pullover with designer touches will become a perennial Fall & Winter favorite in your closet.

Here's what one of our MiB customers said about her new Textured Pullover Sweater:

"Very warm but not hot, sleeves are long enough to be turned up. I haven't had a sweater I liked in a Long LONG time. AND GREAT PRICE. Oh looks great too, I'm a G." --Janet

Throw it on, layer it, wear it under your favorite coat and you're ready to go shopping, take your dog for a walk, go to the park or go for a pleasant weekend bike ride with friends.

Shop our Clearance Sale Now to make sure your size is still available!

'Tis The Season To Be Jolly!

Just in Time for Gift Giving!

Our Special Holiday Offer

From now until 11:59 pm PST, Dec. 25, 2009, you will
be able to enjoy FREE Standard Shipping to Domestic addresses, on Orders of $100 or More.

Orders that need to be shipped outside the U.S. will receive a $15 shipping credit.

This should help "Santa" with his Holiday Gift Budget!

It's Time To Sparkle!

Picking the perfect Holiday and New Year's Eve party outfit can prove daunting...but not at MiB this year!

Add some sparkle & shine with our NEW Carli Blouse. Exquisite detailing will make MiB's plus size Carli Blouse your go-to blouse for parties and celebrations.

Features: beautiful trim, button placket, front panels, side panel embroidery, Princess seams, side slits, and long sleeves. Made of 100% Rayon.

Here's what one customer had to say about her new "Carli Blouse":

"Beautiful blouse! Nice sparkle with the sequins and beads but not overdone! Darker than the pic online with a hint of deep maroon undertone which I love. Best of all I ordered it in my correct size J ( because the length was running long ) and it's long enough and fits me right everywhere else! What a pleasure and relief not to have to order a size K for length and have to take it in everywhere else." --Charlotte E.

Our Lucy Blouse (going fast!) combines a beautiful, deep blue fabric with iridescent beading on unique patchwork detailing. A sure compliment getter! With so many beautiful details, our plus size Lucy Blouse will be perfect for your next social gathering. Pairs great with our Venus Pants for a classy look.

Features: patchwork detailing, beading on the patches, looped button closures, short sleeves, soft V-neckline and 4" side slits. Made of 100% Rayon.

Step out in high style in our Beaded Smock Top which is available in classic, go everywhere black, or our festive ruby red. You'll exude inner beauty wearing this beautifully detailed plus size top.

The Beaded Smock Top looks fabulous with our Angelica Pants, Venus Pants, Anywhere Pants or our Venus Skirt.

Features: silver beads embellish the neckline and hem, front pleats, front pleats, front yoke and 3/4 sleeves with banded cuffs. Made of 100% Rayon.

And don't forget a "customer favorite"...our beautiful Beaded Evening Gown! A Perfectly Dressy Ensemble for That Fancy Holiday Party! Adorn yourself with a dazzling array of hand beading in this absolutely lovely and sleek one-piece Beaded Evening Gown in Navy.

Features: ornamental zig-zag edging on hem and sleeves, hand beading, full body lining, skirted in elegant georgette, long sleeves and a modest round neck. Made of 100% Rayon.

"Gorgeous! I ordered this dress to wear in a piano recital my husband and I gave in November. It is incredibly beautiful. The photo does NOT do it justice. The dress is also comfortable, which is so important! Thank you for offering this!" --Angela T.

"LOVE this dress! I wore this dress to my daughter's wedding and received SO many compliments. The picture doesn't do it justice. It sparkles especially in low light. I felt like Cinderella." --Deb

And NEVER forget the power of a "Little Black Dress"! We have two classic black dresses to take you all the way through the Holiday Season: Our new Venus Dress and our Bell Sleeve Empire Dress.

We hope you fully enjoy this festive season with all your family and friends!

Are You Ready for the Holidays?

'Tis the Season for Giving!

And in the spirit of the Season, we have a FREE Gift just for YOU! If you spend $150 or more from now until 11:59 pm PST on Dec. 18, 2009, you will be able to pick one FREE Gift. Choose from either a handy-dandy Hanging Jewelry Organizer (value $35), our unique Yvette Scarf ($24 value), or our luxe Print Pashmina Scarf ($24 value).

To receive your discount once you've reached the $150+ amount in your shopping cart, enter the promo code: GIFT9W or mention this code if ordering by phone.

Not only will enjoy receiving one of these gifts, they make great Holiday Gifts as well. Something to think about this time of year. Click HERE for details.

MiB Coats Hit The SMALL Screen

First of all, we are very proud to have some of our most popular MiB Coats featured on Kim Brittingham's newest Plus Size Clothing Review Video, "Coat Tales"! Kim is a popular author and essayist who has gained media attention for her humor-filled essays on what's it's like to be a Plus Size woman in today's world. She appeared on the Today Show because she did a social experiment in her hometown by getting on buses and reading a book with a fake book cover that gave the title as "Fat is Contagious". The results of her experiment were not only interesting, but humorous as well!

This time around Kim is reviewing Plus Size Coats offered by various companies, explaining the reasons she likes them and what she looks for in such an expensive clothing investment. Kim reviewed 4 of our most popular MiB Coats & Jackets: Twill Swing Coat (in mesa), Tweed Wool Coat (in black & white tweed), A-Line Wool Coat (in red) and our Perfect Quilted Jacket (in planetarium).

Bad Santa...not this Year!

Do you run into gift buying quandaries each year about this time? Are you stumped on what to buy for your favorite plus size friends, coworkers and relatives? Are you trying to "stay-on-budget" this year? Are you looking for something with that extra special something?

Don't despair! We've got you covered in the Plus Size Gift department. We just launched our new 2009 Holiday Gift Guide that's loaded with helpful gift suggestions grouped by price point ($30 or less, $50 or less, $75 or less and $150 or less) so not only will you be able to give a gift that you'll be proud to give, you won't ruin your Holiday Gift Budget!

Don't Tell Santa!

Can you keep a secret? Well IF you can, then I guess we can tell you about a special up-coming Holiday Shopping Event!

Beginning on December 1st, we will be launching our new "Twelve Days of Christmas" promotion for email newsletter subscribers, which will feature a new One-Day-Only Discount on a special giftable item each day for 12 days. Great for gift-giving as well as self-giving! If you'd like to receive our special "Twelve Days of Christmas" One-Day-Only discount offers, you can sign up to begin receiving our MiB Newsletters right on the top left side of our MakingitBig.com website.

Earn Money for Gifts by Promoting MiB on your Website!

Do you need some extra money for buying gifts this year? Do you have your own website or blog? Yes, you say! Well then, we have a great way for you to do just that...join our new MiB Affiliate Program and begin earning 6% commission. You can learn more about our new Affiliate Program by clicking HERE. We launched our new MiB Affiliate Program via Google Affiliate Networks just a few months ago and already our affiliates are earning well-deserved commissions! In fact our clicks convert to actual sales at a dependable rate and even out perform the conversion rates of many other apparel merchants in the Google Affiliate Network! This may be because Making it Big has been in the Plus Size Apparel business for over 25+ years, we ship our products worldwide, we use actual plus size models in our catalogs, we design & size our clothing specifically for the plus size woman's figure, we give back to our community, we are a green/sustainable business and we have a loyal following of satisfied customers around the globe. Whatever the reason, our affiliate partners are doing very well with our product line and we are extremely pleased with our recent sales and the new customers we have acquired via our new network of affiliates!

To learn more about our MiB Affiliate Program click HERE. We hope to welcome you as a new MiB Affiliate soon!

It's WINTER at MiB!

Some exciting news!

MiB will be launching it's new Winter 2009 Collection on MakingitBig.com tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 with lots of new cozy styles to warm your Winter wardrobe.

Our new MiB Collection Winter 2009 catalog should be arriving at your homes soon too! If you haven't signed up yet to begin receiving our MiB Collection catalogs, click HERE.

You'll find holiday wear, stylish dresses, more fashion jackets and Winter inspired Tees and Blouses as well has new accessories for the season ahead.

Halloween is coming...do you have something to wear?

Visit our "Get Spooky" webpage for some fun costume ideas that incorporate basic MiB styles that will turn into comfy Halloween costumes once you add some Halloween accessories.

Not only will you look great and feel great for Halloween festivities, but you'll be happy knowing that you'll be able to wear your new MiB style all year long!

Stop by and see what's NEW at MakingitBig.com!

Something VERY Special has Arrived at MiB!

After a very, very long wait, our special MiB Pantyhose by BBW are once again
back-in-stock at our Cotati warehouse!

These Pantyhose have become a perennial favorite with our MiB customers around the world.

And the reason is?

Put simply, they are some of the most comfortable, best designed Pantyhose for a plus size woman's figure.

Some of the features that have made these Pantyhose receive such rave reviews are:

* Non-roll waistband
* Reinforced pantie
* Cotton/Nylon crotch
* Sandal-foot toe
* Available in Beige, Black, Coffee and Tan
* $8.00 per pair
* And they're made right here in the U.S.A.

And the many size choices don't hurt a bit!

MiB's Pantyhose Size Chart:
* 3X 5'4"-5'10" 215-265lbs Hips 45"-50"
* 4X 5'7"-6'0" 250-300lbs Hips 50"-60"
* 5X 5'4"-5'9" 300-335lbs Hips 60"-70"
* 6X 5'3"-5'9" 335-400lbs Hips 70"-75"
* 7X 5'3"-5'9" 400-450lbs Hips 75"-85"
* 8X 5'6"-6'0" 450-500lbs Hips 85"-90"

These pantyhose are a hot commodity...and sell out fast each time we get them back in stock. So shop early to make sure you get the colors and sizes you need for Fall!

It's Pants Palooza Time!

Hear ye...hear ye! It's Pants Palooza Time at MiB!

If you've been hoping to add some more MiB Pants styles & colors to your new Fall 2009 wardrobe...now's the perfect time to jump right in!

Pants Palooza is a very special sale since we rarely mark down our pants, so take advantage of this great offer while you can!

If you buy 2 pairs of MiB Pants you will get 50% OFF your third pair of MiB Pants! (This discount will be applied to the pair of pants with the lowest price).

To get your discount enter or mention Promo Code B2G19F during checkout.

PLEASE NOTE: pants offer discount will not show up in your order total or your confirmation but will not be charged. The discount will be deducted prior to billing and shipping. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Offer does not apply to previous purchases.

Pants Palooza ends at 11:59 pm on October 18, 2009. Shop now to get your favorite styles and sizes...while supplies last! SHOP NOW!

Shop 'til you Drop at MakingitBig.com

And if THAT wasn't enough...it's also End-of-Season Clearance Sale Time at MiB!

So now is the perfect time to grab those MiB warm weather styles you longed for all season.

Here are some of the great styles that are now available at the lowest prices of the season:

The Floral Maze Shirt - on sale for $79.95 (orig. $89)

This beautiful shirt is fashioned of hand-batiked 100% Rayon fabric. This shirt will help you reap compliments while staying comfortable and cool in the hottest weather. Looks particulary attractive when paired with one of our MiB Pants in black! It features a Mandarin collar (not pictured), 3/4 rollable sleeves and is 34" long in size H. Machine wash / Hang dry. Imported.


The Paisley Tank Dress - on sale for $89.95 (orig. $99)

Talk about "versatile"! This is one of those pieces that can be worn alone or with slacks or leggings or your favorite pair of MiB Jeans and look great. This swing style dress is made by Wintersun and radiates confidence and beauty. Shown here with our new Capri Leggings (sold separately). It features a front/back yoke, ruffles on both sides. Made of Cotton/Lycra. Machine wash / Hang dry. 42" long in size H. Imported.


The Ruka Tee - on sale for $29.95 (orig. $74)

This creative Tee style has a little something extra. It comes in a beautiful Royal Blue color which will look great on most skin tones. The Ruka Tee is a unique plus size tee of the softest cotton knit. Gentle gathers at the chest are so flattering. It features long sleeves, machine washable Cotton/Spandex fabric, 33" long in size H. Made in the USA.


The Cryos Peasant Blouse - on sale for $49.95 (orig. $85)

We've added a little zing to the classic peasant blouse by adding a few classic details to help enhance its beauty. Crisp black & white print with black trim at the neckline and sleeves add pizazzz! It features Raglan sleeves, tie at neckline and sleeves, machine washable Linen/Cotton fabric, 34" long in size H. Made in the USA.


The Blue Blossom Nightgown - on sale for $49.95 (orig. $59)

Everything about our plus size Blue Blossom Nightgown emits pure feminine charisma. Made of comfortable and cool 100% cotton print with white background and blue blossoms and blue ribbon trim around the ruffled neckline. It features a pleated bodice, ruffles around the neckline, blue ribbon trim, side seam pockets, washable 100% cotton fabric, 48" long in size H. Imported.

The Brush Stroke Tee - on sale for $49.95 (orig. $89)

This will become a wardrobe favorite! This beautiful, hand-stamped and hand-painted 100% cotton tee looks great with MiB Jeans, Pants, Skirts or for a more classic look our Anywhere Pants! Our Brush Stroke Tee is another great product by Wintersun of Ecuador. It features 3/4 sleeves, V-neckline, Side slits, Machine wash / Hang dry 100% cotton fabric, 33" long in size H. Made in Ecuador by Wintersun.

Be sure to shop early while your size is still available...our Clearance Sale items go quickly.

Happy Bargain Hunting! SHOP NOW!