Olive with a Twist! Kiyonna Ciara Cinch Dress

This is the plus size cocktail dress to beat all cocktail dresses! And yes, it’s from Kiyonna, one of my all time favorite plus size brands. This Kiyonna Ciara Cinched Dress in Olive Martini* is gorgeous and sophisticated…and not to mention sexy! (This is an affiliate link, so if you click on it and purchase something, I’ll receive a small commission!)

Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in Kiyonna Ciara Cinch Dress in Olive Martini

Tough Enough: Boohoo Plus Size Embroidered Shirt Dress

I loved this Boohoo Plus Size Embroidered Shirt Dress the moment I saw it on their site! By the time I got it, I had already planned out the rock n roll, rough and tumble look I wanted to go for. Since it was sheer, I wanted to be covered, but not too covered. So, I wore a full coverage black bra and some shorts underneath and the only thing left to do was to add some badass shades.

Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in Boohoo Plus Size Embroidered Sheer Shirt Dress

Curvy Con 2016 Recap

In June, I was lucky enough to make it to New York City for 3 incredible plus size fashion events: the Golden Confidence Pool Party, Full Figured Fashion Week, and Curvy Con! It was my first time at all three events, and I felt like I had died and gone to plus size heaven! It was one of the most exciting, supportive and beautiful experiences of my life. And Curvy Con capped the week off with a fabulous shopping expo, amazing panels, and great after-parties.

This 2 day event was created by the lovely Chastity Garner of GarnerStyle.com and CeCe Olisa of Plus Size Princess. I managed to snap a picture with them and my favorite side kick of the weekend Amanda from Latest Wrinkle between sessions!

A few highlights of this year’s Curvy Con…
 
First…the people and the panels! I loved loved loved getting to see so many of my curvy blogging sisters! Seeing them in person and getting the chance to tell them how much I’ve admired them over the years was just a dream come true…not to mention the parade of fabulous, gorgeous outfits!
One of my favorite moments of the weekend was getting to chat with Ashley Nell Tipton, who is coming out with her first full collection with JC Penny!

 

 

My fan girl meter when OFF THE CHARTS during the panel with Ashley Nell Tipton, Jes Baker, and Valerie Segun…and my smiles turned to real tears when they showed the incredibly powerful and moving video “Here I Am” that was sponsored by JC Penny.
There were so many moments like that during the event, that I am sitting here grinning while thinking back on them!
Here’s a cute shot of me and Georgette from Grown and Curvy Woman. I’ve been a fan of her for years and finally got to see her beautiful smile in person.
Amber from Style Plus Curves and Georgette from Grown and Curvy Woman

And I loved all the cute photo ops and backdrops throughout the space! This one was a favorite!

Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves at Curvy Con 2016

Have mentioned the shopping?? Loved the curated selections from all the heavy hitters in plus size fashion today…Simply Be, Eloquii, JC Penny, Asos Curve, Fashion to Figure and many others!

 

Plus Size Blogger at Curvy Con 2016

Overall, it was an absolutely lovely event, and I will definitely try to go back next year when they move the event to Fashion Week in September!! SO EXCITED already!!!! xoxoxoxo

 

Best Plus Size Denim Jumpsuit from Eloquii

Plus size jumpsuits are totally having a moment right now! After a few false starts, so many retailers have found the perfect formula to fit and flatter plus size curves with innovative, fun and trendy jumpsuit designs. And all of these jumpsuits have led to this moment in time. THIS JUMPSUIT from ELOQUII is the absolute best version of a jumpsuit that has existed since the beginning of time. Am I exaggerating? NO. I love love love love this cropped denim style. It’s adorable and a little funky and totally on trend.

Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in a cropped denim jumpsuit from Eloquii

Plus Size Style: Bohemian Casual in H&M

Boho chic is totally in for all sizes this season, and the plus size fashion world has embraced it! I am usually more of a structured, power dress kind of gal, but I love the bohemian look and wanted to put something together that looked effortless, breezy, cool and casual. I was shopping on State St in downtown Chicago and decided to give H&M a try, since they are known for being super trendy. Unfortunately, they did not have their plus size selections in the store, but I walked around anyway, hoping to spot something that would fit. And VOILA! I found 2 pieces that were perfect for the fashion-forward boho-vibe I was going for, even though they were not plus size pieces!

Plus Size Blogger Amber from Style Plus Curves in Blue and Yellow Kimono from H&M and Striped Tshirt Dress