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

Classic Holiday Style featuring a Jessica London Cotton Cashmere Sweater in Raspberry

Around the holidays, I get a craving for classic looks and timeless silhouettes… And what can be more classic than cashmere??  This Jessica London Cotton Cashmere Sweater in a bright raspberry is just what the holiday season ordered. The high boatneck is modest and classy, the bright color adds a little sass, and the tunic length lends this sweater some versatility…and did I mention it is cashmere?!

Raspberry cashmere sweater c/o Jessica London; Pencil skirt with mesh inserts via Forever 21; Black rosette belt via Lane Bryant; Vince Camuto black suede pumps via Nordstrom Rack; Makeup courtesy of Illamasqua in Bloomingdales

This sweater was just screaming to be paired with a pencil skirt…I could have tucked it and gone for more of a pin-up look, but I chose to cinch it with a belt to still enhance the hourglass shape, but maintain the classic lines.

If you have a cashmere sweater hiding in the back of your closet, bring it out, throw on a pencil skirt and take your sassy self to the office. Hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday season so far!

MYNT 1792 velveteen blazer for the win!

Blazers are a fashionable girl’s best friend. They can be dressed up or down…thrown over a tee and some jeans or set off a fabulous dress. They can cover up your arms and add some polish to your wardrobe…and this MYNT 1792 Loren Blazer in Dusk Slate can do all of that and more. When this showed up in my Gwynnie Bee closet, I was dying until it arrived. It was the perfect pairing for my eShakti ikat print dress (which is being featured in a giveaway!), and I had to have it.

MYNT 1792 blazer via Gwynnie Bee; Ikat print dress via eShakti; Me Too blue/gray boots via Nordstrom Rack

This MYNT 1792 blazer is such nice quality. Fully lined, great velveteen material, gorgeous color and a sleek look…perfection! Already a Gwynnie Bee girl? Find it here.

Aren’t these trees gorgeous? Fall is over in an instant here in Chicago, but it’s breathtaking in the moment.

This blazer has a pretty high price point, but man, you can see and feel the difference in quality. And what’s awesome about it is that through Gwynnie Bee, I can try the blazer and make sure the fit is perfect and that it works with my wardrobe before I buy it. And it’s now super easy to buy directly from Gwynnie Bee, so it’s a win-win-win.

Oh, did I mention that I’m hosting a giveaway of the eShakti ikat print dress that I’m wearing in this pic???!!!??

To enter, just follow 3 easy steps:
1. Like my page on Facebook
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Leave a comment here telling me that you did it, or have already done it!

eShakti giveaway: Awesome ikat print dress (size 2X)

Wow, do I have a treat for you! This week, in honor of the holiday season, I’m hosting a giveaway! I have two of this adorable ikat print dress from eShakti, and that means one for me…and one for YOU!

LOVE this print! This is a classic sleeveless v-neck dress with a banded waistline and tie belt. The ikat print is bold, without being too in your face…and the navy piping and details add structure and visual interest. All of that to say…it’s ADORABLE.

If you haven’t heard of eShakti, don’t go visit it until after you read my post…because you will be sucked in their site for hours looking at all of the fun vintage-inspired styles. Each dress is customizable and they come in sizes 0-36W…I LOVE brands that are size inclusive, and I gotta show my support. That’s why I’m hosting this giveaway!

Better yet, it’s made out of a polyester double knit, so it holds its shape nicely and lays smoothly over your curves. Here’s a close up of the fabric and the super fun print.

I know you want one for yourself!! I only have it in a size 2X, but don’t worry, I’ll have another giveaway next week!

To enter, all you need to do is:
1. Like my page on Facebook
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Leave a comment here telling me that you did it, or have already done it!

At the end of the week, I’ll randomly pick a winner and will contact you for your mailing address. SO simple!

Party Perfect: Let your curves shine in this plussize Karen Kane ombre sequin dress

It’s party season, and we’re all about the sparkle here at Style Plus Curves. This plussize Karen Kane ombre sequined dress makes flashy classy, and pours over your curves like liquid silver. Holla!!!!

I grabbed this dress from Bloomingdales when I hosted a plussize event for them in October…and it was my birthday party dress too! Now that we’re headed into party season, it’s going to get a workout.

Sexy and totally modest with its high neckline and knee-length hem. I roughed it up a bit with this INC faux leather moto jacket in a cool blue-gray.

And searched the amazing Bloomingdales shoe department to find these studded gray suede Michael Kors pumps. They’re high, but they’re gorgeous!!

 

Shiny happy sparkles…that are totally party perfect!