If you’re like me, you’d love to see more plus-size bodies in ad campaigns…but that’s probably not gonna happen any time soon…so…what’s a curvy fashionista to do? Let’s create our own!
Drumroll please…say hello to my new blog series: the “Curvy Copycat!” In this series, I will attempt to recreate fashion magazine ads with plus-size clothes and plus-size bodies. 🙂
Now…the first post in the series is a huge departure from my normal style. When I saw this Diesel ad campaign, I thought it looked cool and tough and a little bizarre. But since I’m up for a challenge, I took it on. So, here’s the original ad:
Of course, I can’t recreate this exactly, but I tried to capture the flavor of the ad–all rocker tomboy-ish. How’d I do??
Skinny jeans: Forever 21 / Black blazer: Lane Bryant / White shirt: Dressbarn / Shoes via Nordstrom Rack
…this Kiyonna Kelly Swimsuit would definitely make a splash! How fantastic is this? It’s got a totally retro vibe thing going on with the ruching, awesome sweetheart neckline, and cute flippy ruffle! And isn’t this ruby color to DIE for???? I was a little nervous about doing a swimsuit shoot, but my friend Perry from Alluring Chicago took these awesome photos and helped me strike some poses. She’s absolutely wonderful, and I had such a blast pretending to be a plussize swimsuit model for a day. 🙂
I can’t believe it’s been one year since I officially started Style Plus Curves! It’s been an incredible journey…I’ve met so many wonderful, gorgeous people…attended a ton of fabulous events…and shopped, shopped, and shopped some more! I even started a series of events (Chic Swaps) to help me clean out my closets and find loving homes for the clothes that weren’t quite right for me. I became part of Kiyonna’s Blogger Brigade and have loved representing them! It’s been quite a year, and I am looking forward to all of the experiences yet to come! Thank you to all of my readers–blogging definitely wouldn’t be so fun without all of you. I’m so happy that I’ve gotten to meet many of you in person…and on Twitter!
To celebrate my one year blog-o-versary, I’ve compiled a list of my Top Twelve Looks from this year! Which one is your favorite????
#1: This is my favorite outfit ever! Kiyonna Betsey Ruched Dress in Leopard print; Lane Bryant blazer. Original post here.
#2: This was a close runner up…this dress is amazing and I couldn’t stop smiling all night! Peplum and lace dress from Forever 21. Original post here.
#3: My feather cape was probably the BEST purchase I made all year!!! Feather cape and slinky black ruched dress from Forever 21; over the knee boots via TJ Maxx. Original post here.
#4: Cape on Cape action!!! LOVE. Original post here.
#5: Casual cape-ing. 🙂 Original post here.
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#10: Just bought this gorgeous, bright Igigi dress a few weeks ago at vive la femme. It makes me feel so happy and ladylike! Original post here.
#12: I just had to put another peplum outfit in here. This awesome skirt is from Asos Curve and the top is from Forever 21. Original post here.
Thanks for helping me make this an amazing year!
A few weeks ago, I attended an Igigi shopping party at vive la femme, hosted by the Plus Fashion Week Chicago folks….and I nearly swooned in delight when I spotted this awesome retro Kayden dress from Igigi in Lemoncello! The sunny yellow top is so cheery and fun with interesting pleated details, while the brown/beige linen A-line skirt flatters and skims the curves. The brown obi belt comes with the dress and helps further define the waistline. I debuted the dress on a bright, sunshiny day and took these pics on my lunchbreak with my friend Wendy.
I chose to polish this look with bright jade earrings, a really cool funky yellow and turquoise statement ring, wooden bangles, and nude pumps.
I kept trying to get my friend Wendy to get the whole Sears Tower (or Willis Tower now) in the pic while she was laying on the sidewalk. We couldn’t stop laughing.
It was back to work after this, but I brought some of the sunshine indoors with me. 🙂
AHHH this dress comes in white and blue with a red belt too! ADORBS!
When I wandered down to the MDA City Apartments in June for the PLAY Fashion Show, I really had no idea what I was in for. I had no idea that this fundraiser and rooftop party had 3 different purposes. One was to celebrate vintage fashion and accessories from designers and shops such as: Outside the Box Vintage, Rehabd Vintage, Venus Meets Vintage, Gabrielle Zwick, True Blessyn, LeThrift, Adela Red and Jae. The second purpose was to show support for equality and gay rights. The third was to raise funds to support the Sankofa Theater Company.
Well, it did all three with style! I met up with my friend Perry and had fun browsing some of the vendors set up in the beautiful space.
I couldn’t keep the different designers straight as they wound their way through the room, but here are some snaps of my favorite outfits….
It’s hard for me to pick a favorite look! Which one do you like the best???
See even more (and much better!) pics from the event here: Rubencantu Photography.
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