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Perfect Plus Size Fall Fashion Featuring Avenue

Y’all know that I’m a huge fan of fall – from the corn mazes to the pumpkins to the caramel apples…and of course…I’m obsessed with fall fashion! Plaid and leather and boots and layers are the hallmarks of fall fashion, and I can’t get enough of them! So I am thrilled to collaborate with Avenue to feature the absolutely perfect plus size fall outfit!

Chicago Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in a Fall Outfit; Plaid top, skinny jeans, faux leather vest, leather boots, wine, burgundy

This adorable fall outfit is courtesy of Avenue: Tonal Plaid Shirt, Slimming Solutions Jegging with Tummy Control, Faux Leather Vest in Eggplant, Peyton Studded Tall Boot, Saddle Mini Crossbody Handbag

Elegant All-Leather Plus Size Dress from Jessica London

Can leather can be classy and elegant?? I love leather looks, but sometimes they can verge on the harsher, give-me-a-whip side of fashion. So I absolutely had to try this plus size Leather Sheath Dress from Jessica London that I saw on Fullbeauty.com. I went with black (although it comes in a gorgeous shade of dark raisin too!) and I awaited the package with a lot of excitement and a little bit of dread. Leather doesn’t stretch or give at all, so will it fit? Will I look like a dominatrix in this dress? Where on earth will I wear it??? All of these questions bounced around my head. But…when it came and I slipped it on…it fit perfectly! And as you can see, it’s a simply elegant and tasteful LBD. No whips needed!

Plus Size Blogger Amber in Black Leather Dress from Jessica London on Fullbeauty.com
 Jessica London Leather Sheath Dress c/o Fullbeauty.com 
Plus Size Blogger Amber in Black Leather Dress from Jessica London on Fullbeauty.com

I didn’t want to go over the top with accessories, so I just wore a simple necklace and earrings, a streamlined clutch and simple leather bangle. The strappy sandals provided just a hint of the dark sex-appeal that leather is known for, but definitely doesn’t go over the top.

Plus Size Blogger Amber in Black Leather Dress from Jessica London on Fullbeauty.com

Plus Size Blogger Amber in Black Leather Dress from Jessica London on Fullbeauty.com

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

Kardashian Kurves Collection for Sears — Sexy, Playful, Fun

I have long suspected that the Kardashians are systematically taking over the world…and now it’s clear that they even have their sights set on the curvy fashion market. The Kardashian Kurves collection for Sears debuted a few months ago with several sassy, sexy, and playful pieces. I just couldn’t turn down the opportunity to review a few of them! I was sent 2 tops: a black and cream chiffon printed blouse and a bright pink tuxedo jacket. Sadly, the jacket was too small in the arms, so I had to send it back. 🙁 But the top was a size larger than I usually wear, and it fit well (definitely size up with this line!). The strong graphic print is a bit bold, so I decided to give into my inner Kardashian and come up with two sexy/tough ways of wearing it.

The playful print in this Kardashian Kurves chiffon top demands attention, but it also demands balance. That means, you can’t go low-key with the rest of your outfit! Here, I pair it with faux leather leggings from ASOS Curve (the Kardashian Kurves Wet Look Leggings are similar) and Barbie-pink Steve Madden heels (similar here)…and of course, I had to add some sexy school-marm glasses to set the right attitude.

Now, since I can’t really go strutting into work in leather leggings, I switched them out for my
 faux leather pencil skirt from Eloquii. 


I felt so cute and flirty in this top! I can’t wait to see what’s next for the Kardashian Kurves collection!