Archive January 2013 | Style Plus Curves - A Chicago Plus Size Fashion Blog

Simple and Sexy: Black Leather Pants, Red Gucci Pumps

Yes, I finally broke down and bought the amazing Tabasco Red Gucci Pumps that I’d been lusting after at Nordstrom for months.

And what is the perfect foil to hot red heels? Black leather, of course. These shoes were just screaming for good-girl-gone-dark and sexy look…so, I pulled out my faux-leather panel leggings from ASOS Curve (similar here), paired it with a sequined Tshirt from Forever 21 (similar here), and voila! A simple and sexy look was born.

These pictures are actually a few test shots I did of the outfit before debuting it for New Year’s Eve. It ended up being a perfect NYE outfit…comfortable, laid back and warmer than I usually dress! 

 

 RED-Y to party!!! 🙂

 
I’m SO happy I gave into myself and bought these gorgeous shoes! Sometimes you gotta spoil yourself, right?
xoxo

Not-so-blue in LucieLu: A cute and flirty plussize line you’ll love

LucieLu has such adorable and cute tops and dresses, made especially for adorable and cute plussize women. I first discovered LucieLu when I bought a precious little dress at vive la femme, and now I always look forward to adding new pieces to my wardrobe each season! 

Right before the holidays, LucieLu sent me this sweet Briar Dress in a gorgeous bright blue-ish purple. Paired with a blazer, black tights, and a wide belt, it’s perfect to wear to the office (ignore my winter commuting boots!). 
The pleated skirt is flirty and fun…and the v-neck has the perfect plunge–exposing just the right amount of decolletage. The color-blocking black on the bodice and the lace inserts at the shoulders kick this dress up another notch…making it perfect to transition from day to night.
Take off your blazer and add some heels for a night out! Ditch the tights when it gets warmer…and viola! It translates perfectly to every season.
The same dress comes in two other prints: Ogilvie and Poppy…so cute!

 Also, if you are looking for the perfect shrug–not too bulky…check out LucieLu’s Instant Sleeves…I seriously where my black one twice a week.

In my experience, LucieLu’s dresses, shrugs and cardis run true to size, but you might want to size up on the tops. You can order directly from their website, or see what vive la femme has in stock and try it on.

Can you tell I’m a fan? 🙂