If you've heard the rumors or if you've stumbled upon it in stores, I'm happy to say that the time has officially come for the rebirth of H&M's plus size range, aptly named H&M+. While the line was previously known as Big is Beautiful, H&M took this relaunch as an opportunity to put together a collection of modern separates for Spring 2012. Available in sizes 44-54, H&M designed these first pieces to be the foundation of your wardrobe that will grow as the collection progresses throughout the seasons. One can only hope that if the relaunch is successful that not only will more fashion forward pieces be added to the range, but perhaps we'll get designer collaborations in extended sizes as well.

Click through the gallery below to view the springy stripes, colorblocked tee and mint jeans, in addition to classic pieces like an anorak, blazer and trousers. H&M+ will be rolling out to H&M stores nationwide, so if you see something you like now is the time to run out and snatch it up!

Prepare for a full onslaught of Marni at H&M mania, ladies. The latest designer collaboration with the fast fashion powerhouse launches in the US on March 8th, with a full collection for both men & women.

If you're not familiar with Marni, it's an Italian label founded by designer Consuelo Castiglioni in 1994, and is best known for using vintage inspired prints and shapes, with modern architectural influences and tailoring. The brand has been a fashion industry favorite for years, and is often worn by celebrities like Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Drew Barrymore.

The Marni at H&M women's collection is comprised of 57 pieces. Click to jump to tops, shorts, skirts, dresses, jewelry, shoes and other accessories. Now that the collection has been unveiled, what's high on your list?

This fall, styles seem to be divided between ladylike and downright naughty across designers, retailers and price points. Cesare Paciotti's Fall 2010 collection is no different, with ladylike pumps seamlessly transitioning into sexy cutouts and sky high platforms.

New for Fall 2010, Cesare Paciotti has incorporated sexy new soles into the line, using red leather with a gorgeous black lace overlay. The collection plays with opulence, from the new red leather soles to the sky high platforms, and some styles are even encrusted with Swarovski crystals, plus Paciotti's signature gold daggers on the bottom of every style.

Click through the gallery below to view the entire Fall/Winter 2010/2011 collection of shoes and handbags. Which style do you love the most? Are you more ladylike than naughty? Share in the comments below!

It's no secret that my love for IGIGI runs deep. Designed by Yuliya Raquel, IGIGI was the first brand that I felt really recognized and acknowledged the plus size woman for all that she is and all that she can be. Not only are the pieces constructed well, they are exude a femininity and class that is unmatched in the plus size market.

With fall arrivals just around the corner, IGIGI was generous enough to share their first pre-fall offerings, filled with a hint of late summer mixing with a more ladylike fall. Gorgeous prints, versatility and cardigans.

Flip through the lookbook below & tell me in the comments - what are your favorite looks? What are you looking forward to from fall the most?

You could quickly skim this post and think that a a lookbook full of black pieces is something you wouldn't be interested in, but you'd be wrong. What appears to be black garments is actually so much more, artfully designed by Josie Natori.

Josie Natori began her career rising through the ranks at Merrill Lynch, to eventually becoming the youngest Vice President in Investment Banking. After leaving Wall Street in 1977, Josie began her career after a buyer from Bloomingdale's changed her life with a simple piece of advice. Re-imagined peasant blouses sold as nightshirts made a name for Josie Natori,   who eventually went on to expand the line through lingerie, home, fragrance and eyewear with international distribution. Not too shabby for a former investment banker, right?

Spring 2010 brings around the debut of Natori Essentials, a collection of stylish pieces Josie has deemed "essential". Utilizing fabrics like stretch lace and matte jersey, the collection is as versatile as it is functional. During the preview, Josie (wearing her own designs) demonstrated how easily these garments travel and create her cohesive vision of today's woman. She strongly believes in the empowerment and beauty of every woman, and these details shine through her designs.

Natori Essentials can be found online at Natori.com and retail between $195 and $395.

What are your wardrobe essential pieces?