Author Archives: Babe Hope

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About Babe Hope

I'm the stylist and blogger for ullapopken.com and the author of PRETTY PLUS: HOW TO LOOK SEXY, SENSATIONAL AND SUCCESSFUL, NO MATTER WHAT YOU WEIGH. I've spent too many years 'figuring it out' and now am happy to share what I've learned and indulge in the sheer joy of a plus size pretty party. Party on!

LIFE – A New Acronym for Shopping

By Babe Hope – I recently had the pleasure of going Ulla Popken shopping with a new client, Linda. She was heading off to a
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Retail Therapy

By Babe Hope – I’m a student of Linda Bacon, PhD, the author of Health at Every Size. Among the brilliant insights she has taught
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Transition Dressing and The “Little Gray Dress”

By Babe Hope – It’s cold – it’s warm – it’s in-between! Hmmnn…sometimes it’s a reflection of the temperature on the outside and sometimes –
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Until I Lose Weight – NOT!

By Babe Hope – Those pants won’t look good until I lose weight. How often has that tape circulated in my mind? Too often! I
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Finding the Energy to Move Forward, Beautifully

By Babe Hope – One of the most bizarre things about working in the fashion industry is how much in advance of the season we
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The Life of One Spectacular Jacket

By Babe Hope – My grandmother was truly elegant. It was a different time and a different place, but even now, although my lifestyle is
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