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Fall Foliage

Happy Hump Day all!

Seeing the leaves turn is one of my favorite parts of Autumn. The warm hues are lush and bright especially in the afternoon sun. I’m fortunate to see this wonderful display of color everyday when I walk to the train station. My outfit today is inspired by changing leaves and their brilliant colors.

What is your favorite part of Fall?

Have a wonderful evening!

Pants: Vince Camuto (currently on sale at Nordstroms)

Jacket: Kohls’ (here)

Blouse: Old Navy (no longer available)

Wedges: Enzo Angiolini (bought last year)

Bracelet: Ann Taylor Loft

Earrings: Macy’s

Back in Black

Happy Thursday all!

I want apologize for my lack of blogging this week. I got KOed by the flu earlier this week and just returned to work today.  I feel 100% better now and so  happy to be able t0 breathe out of both nostrils!

The dress I’m wearing today is from the Sean Anthony Designs Fall Collection.  I bought  this  dress during their trunk show at BellaNOR Boutique last Saturday evening.  BellaNOR is a wonderful plus size boutique here in Philadelphia  featuring many labels such as Monif C, Igigi and Kioynna.  I’ve driven past the boutique a few times and wanted to stop in but never  had the chance so the trunk show was the perfect opportunity to check it out.

I was immediately drawn to the dress because  I don’t own a LBD! (bad blogger, bad! LOL).  Another thing that drew me  in was the asymmetrical neckline.  Usually plus size dresses have either a vee or scoop neck so this was different.  The dress accentuates your curves but it isn’t tight or constricting.  The  comfortable  knit material has great stretch to it which didn’t ride up when I walked.   The length is appropriate for work and looks great with heels.  It’s a dress that can easily go from day to night with a switch of  shoes and accessories.

I paired my dress with gold accessories and my leopard print kitten heels (which are so comfy I want to wear them everyday!) to finish my outfit.  I would definitely  recommend you check out Sean Anthony Designs. The collection offers quality clothing  at affordable prices.  We need to support designers who want to provide stylish, good quality clothing to curvy women .   Also if you are in the Philadelphia area, please visit BellaNOR Boutique.  The boutique provides  a much needed space where the  plus size consumer  can feel wonderful about herself and her body.

Have a wonderful evening!

Dress: Sean Anthony Designs

Shoes: Nine West

Necklace: Macy’s

Bracelets: Ann Taylor Loft

Casual Friday/Denim on Denim

TGIF everybody!

Denim skirts and I have a temperamental relationship.  I love them but whenever I try one on, it never seems to fit  right!  Either the skirt gapes in the waist  or has too much stretch in it which causes the skirt to rise way above my knees when I walk.  After trying on several of them, I going to give up until I saw this dark rinse skirt on Lands End’s website.  Since I had a 30% off code, I decided to take a chance and ordered it.  When I got it I immediately put it on and I was not disappointed! The skirt is the perfect fit and length for me.  The skirt  has  elastic bands at the waist that eliminates gaping (the elastic waist is completely unnoticeable). There is right amount of stretch in the skirt that stops it from rising above my knees.

I paired my skirt with my polka dot denim shirt from Old Navy (go get this shirt!), red flats for a pop of color and a sliver  chain necklace to finish off my Casual Friday look.  The skirt is currently on sale here with an additional 30% off.  Happy shopping!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Skirt: Lands End

Shirt: Old Navy

Flats: Libby Edelman

Bracelet: NY & Co

Necklace: Lord & Taylor

Big and Bold Trends

Happy Hump Day all!

Today I have the pleasure of featuring my first guest post! Nisha (thebigcatwalk.com) contacted me a few days ago and asked if she could do a  guest post.   Here it is!

Big and Bold Trends

With the right attire, you make a strong and vivid impression. Clothes can flatter any shape and size, if you choose with care, and dressing for work need not be a nightmare or a matter to lose sleep over. Fortunately, fashionable choices have expanded over the past few years to cater to those that need plus-size clothing. With the options now available, it is simply a matter of putting together a wardrobe that works for you as you head to work each day.

  Beginning with basic mix and match styles is always a great idea. Many designers now have a vast array of tops and bottoms that can be combined to show off your curvaceous figure at its best. Pants that flatter your shape are an essential item for your closet. Plus Size Wear to Work pants come in several styles, textures and colours to make them versatile. The same applies to skirts that have dispelled the old notion that large women cannot carry them as well as any other. In colours ranging from the traditional black and grey to the current trends of bolder, brighter shades, these can be mixed with generously, yet stylishly designed blouses, revealing only what you want to reveal. Add a couple of neutral cardigans, or a selection to match your favourite colour schemes.

On the Blazer Trail

Blazers to top the look come a large variety of lengths, shapes, collars and fabrics to suit your outfit. Jacket and blazer trends now include draped, notched, ruched, long and cropped styles. Classic or cute, you need not limit yourself. If your workplace calls for the more traditional suit sets, choices abound in those classic pieces.

Curvy Elegance
Curvy figures are greatly enhanced by dresses, so having at least a few of these is a wise investment. Besides being naturally slimming, alluring designs have been created for the fuller woman. Great new styles can be found at several department store chains. Elegant Elegant and classy sheath dresses, wrap dresses, shift dresses, pleated or plain, are a simple, graceful solution for work wear.

The Art of Minimalism
Minimalism in the world of fashion refers to combining styles cleverly by incorporating simple, neutral and cleanly cut clothes into your collection and has nothing to do with being flat, monotonous, or boring. For the voluptuous woman, choosing the right textures and fabrics goes a long way in determining the total appearance and the impression her outfit makes. That does not imply dressing in shapeless, loose garments; rather, wearing colours that complement your skin tone in well-cut outlines is the key. Mullioned colours can work just as well as solid ones. Colours like black, beige, taupe, soft white, navy, brown should be part of every woman’s wardrobe, while all other shades and colours depend upon your personality and mood. You can be as bold as you wish, or as subtle as you desire.

The Finishing Touches
Last, but not the least, paying attention to accessories – from the jewellery you adorn yourself with to the purse or handbag you carry and shoes you wear – make it all come together to create the elegant woman, sophisticated yet comfortable in her own skin.  I really enjoy writing about fashion, design .

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I hope you enjoyed Nisha’s post.  Thank you Nisha for a  great  article!

Have a great day!