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Summer Dresses for Under $40

Happy Hump Day all!

I can’t believe Summer is right around the corner! With warmer temps it can be challenging to keep cool while looking fab, so I scoured the internet for affordable and stylish dresses for work and play.  These dresses will allow you to remain comfortable and chic in the heat. My personal favorite is the graphic print dress from Macy’s which is currently on sale for $35.  With prices like these, you ‘ll have enough left over for a cold treat!

Have a wonderful day!

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Spring Trends IV: Emerald Green

TGIF all and  Happy Good Friday!

This is the last week of the Spring Trends challenge and the final trend on the list is emerald green.  If you haven’t heard,  Pantone has crowned it the color of the season (side note: Who is Pantone? Lol).  I decided to end this thing with a bang and combine emerald-green with ALL the trends (black & white, floral and leather) featured in the challenge!

Please check out the other bloggers participating in the challenge for their take on emerald green:

Curvy Ceo

Girls of Plenty

Real Girl Runway

Society of Curves

Heart Print & Style

Have a wonderful weekend and HAPPY EASTER!

Emerald Green
Black & White
Floral
Leather
(Monochromatic) Leather

Emerald Green:
Skirt: Eloquii
Blouse: JCPenney
Blazer: Gap (from last year)
Shoes: Tahari (via Macys)
Necklace: Forever 21

Black and White:
Skirt: Eloquii
Shirt: ASOS Curve
Shoes: BCBGeneration
Necklace: Nordstrom Rack
Bracelet: H&M

Floral:
Skirt: Eloquii
Shirt:H&M
Shoes: Nine West
Bracelet: Gap Outlet
Necklace: Target

Leather:
Skirt: Eloquii
Blouse: Gap Outlet
Jacket: Kohls
Shoes: Nine West
Necklace: Gap Outlet
Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

Spring Trends for Under $45: The Work Edition

Happy Monday everyone!

Since everyone liked my previous Spring Trends post I decided to do another one focusing on workwear. I realize when I do these posts I neglect to include shoes, so this time I added styles that are under $45. These pieces are interchangable with one another to get maximum usage out of the clothes. Also these pieces can easily be incorporated into your current Spring/Summer wardrobe.

What additions will you be making to your Spring/Summer wardrobe?

Have a wonderful day!

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Busy Bee

Happy Monday all!

Usually my weekends are slow but this past weekend I was quite the busy bee!

On Friday Shonna (my BFF) asked me to judge a talent show for her students and I accepted.  There’s nothing like being around a bunch of 18-20 year olds to remind you how old and out of step you are! I couldn’t understand half the songs the DJ was playing and the dancing….WOOOOO! Lets just say it gives the term “bump and grind” a whole new meaning! LOL

On Saturday evening, Shonna and I decided to get gussied up and head downtown for dinner.  We went to foodie favorite  Oyster House and proceeded to happily stuff our faces with wonderful seafood.  The lobster bisque I had was the best I’ve tasted in a long time.  Shonna is a  seafood aficionado  so when she gave it a big thumbs up I knew I did a good job picking the restaurant.

Here is what I wore Saturday night:

kohls, faux leather jacket, leopard print, old navy, oxblodd, simply bee, h&m, curvy, curvy women, curvy girls, plus size fashion,

curvy, curvy women, curvy girls, plus size fashion, leopard print, leopard print shirt, old navy shirts, old navy, plus size leather jackets, leather jackets, fake leather jackets, kohls

One of my new year resolutions was to get out more and meet new people.  So I signed up for Mahogany Philly on Meetup and went to my first event at the National Constitution Center on Sunday.  The National Constitution Center is a fairly new museum that is dedicated to the history of the US and the Constitution.  Im huge museum nerd and I like to take my time wandering the exhibits so I knew I had to be comfortable.  I kept things colorful and  wore my favorite straight leg jeans, colorful striped tee and a neon cardigan.  I had a great time with the ladies of Mahogany Philly.  I’m looking forward to attending more of their events and meeting  more people!

old navy, stripes, striped shirts, neon, curvy women, curvy girls, curvy, plus size spring trends, spring trends, color blocking

old navy, stripes, old navy striped shirts, neon, neon cardigans, talbots, curvy, curvy women, curvy girls.

What did you do this weekend?

Have a wonderful day!

Saturday’s Outfit:

Jacket: Kohls

Jeans: Simply Be

Shirt: Old Navy

Necklace: H&M

Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

Sunday’s Outfit:

Jeans: Talbots Woman

Shirt: Old Navy

Cardigan: Old Navy

Necklace: Gap

Earrings: Target

Gotta Have it for Spring

Happy Monday all!

Since I’ve been home recuperating from gallbladder surgery (I’ll be back to work on Thursday), I have been scouring the web for Spring must haves. I picked the items below because I know I’ll get a lot of use throughout the Spring and Summer. I haven’t had a good Spring trench coat in years so that was high on my list. The maxi dress and ankle pants can be worn with blazers and colorful cardigans as the weather warms. The chevron skirt can’t be worn now with opaque tights and my faux leather jacket. As for the flats, who can resist a pair of yellow ones?! I often use yellow as a neutral in many of my outfits so they will get a lot of wear. I’ve been wanting sliver heels because they are a great substitute for white shoes (which don’t look so good on me! LOL).

What are some of your Spring must haves?

Have a great day!

Spring Must Haves

1. Avenue Polka Dot Maxi Dress
2. JCrew Valentina mirror heels
3. Prabal Gurung for Target Flats in Amazing Yellow
4. Talbot Curvy Fit Super Crop Pant
5. Ralph Lauren Polka Dot Ankle Pants
6. Simply Be Peplum Trench Coat
7. Lane Bryant Chevron Pencil Skirt