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» dream big: Maddy Figueroa interviews our first Venus Diva Dream Big Winner, Heather Husmer -- click here
» curves in store: Valery Amador chats with Robin Schneider to find out about the new Zaftique -- click here

columns

» notable news
Dishin': Michele Weston
Views: Catherine Schuller
On the Road: Jalyn Webb
» arts and leisure
Model of the Month
Goddess Art: Anne Baird
Book Nook: Jennifer Bennett
Around Town: Julie James
» slice of life
Positively Curvy: Miki Hickel
Over 40: Angela Howell
» work it out
Nutrition: Carol Simontacchi
PCOS: Carol Arnold
» hugs and kisses
The Legacy Tree: Rida Allen
Wedding Style: Chamein Canton
Wedding Creations: A. Jenkins
» passion for fashion
Gems: Cynthia Sliwa
VSG: Kimberly Suggs
» check it out
Recommends: Valerie Valliere

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» contests
» from the divas
» need to know
» venus diva dating

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» plus size clothing
» plus size modeling
» shopping guide

NEED TO KNOW
curvy news and events

CURVY STEALS AND DEALS

» Free Shipping -- Thi is an exclusive Venus Diva offer! Visit Zaftique and receive Free shipping on orders over $50.00. Use code FSDiva50 at checkout. Offer valid until 5/31/05.

» For a complete list of current steals and deals, please click here

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KEEP YOUR EYE ON

» Weddings by Design offers the biggest selection of plus size gowns made specifically for full figured brides! They stock up to size 32 and can custom order for larger sizes, all at prices far below average retail. Visit Now!

» Recycled Threads carries plus size fashions in mostly natural fibers including Flax, Stephanie Schuster, Tianello Tencel, Tribe, URU and more. Visit Now!

» For a complete list of curvy fashion companies, please click here

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VENUS DIVA CONTEST WINNERS

» Congratulations to Cariko, our April 2005 Model of the Month and winner of a curvy cool outfit from our friends at SizeAppeal. Click here to view her online portfolio.

» Marea Beck is this month's winner of the "Join and Win" contest sponsored by our friends at Alight!

» Click here to view upcoming contests

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COOL CURVY HAPPENINGS

NYC -- April 30th

The Fat Girl Flea Market is an amazing and cheap one day shopping frenzy in NYC! New and used clothes are collected in sizes XL to 6X and above and are priced below $10 and most are under $5. Click here for more information.

CA - April 2, May 7 and June 4

Astarte Woman Model Search is looking for a select group of goddess women who are definitely not afraid to make an entrance! The first Open Call for Astarte's Model Search is Saturday April 2, 2005. Click here for more information.