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May 14, 2013 in Plus Size Style

Plussize Pinup: Kiyonna Portia Pinup Dress

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted about Kiyonna, but you haven’t forgotten how much I adore them, have you? This gorgeous floral Portia Pinup dress is another example of how perfectly they know how to dress women with curves!

This is a classic Kiyonna faux-wrap dress with a little side ruching and black piping for details. The open sweetheart neckline with the black lapel-like trim create a gorgeous vintage frame for your decolletage. 🙂 The bright floral print is completely on trend for the season, and who doesn’t love a 3/4 sleeve?

This dress wants to be noticed, so go all the way and wear a bright, bold lipstick! This one is Urban Decay Super Saturated High Gloss lip pencil in Crush. It’s perfect for spring!

And even though the print is bright and colorful, use that as a springboard for even brighter shoes! These adorable caution-tape neon yellow peep-toe heels are from Fergie’s line. I scored them for a song at Nordstrom Rack!

This dress will take you flawlessly from baby showers to teas to afternoon weddings this summer.
And did I mention that this dress comes in Leopard print too???? *Swoon!*

May 10, 2013 in Plus Size Style

Great Gatsby Picks for the Curvy Girl

The Great Gatsby premiers TODAY and I can’t help the visions of art deco jewelry, drop-waist dresses, cloche hats, fringe, glittery tops, shiny accessories and soft chiffon skirts from dancing through my head. The 1920s was a fun fashion decade all about embellishment and freedom. Hemlines were shortened, strict tailoring was put on a back burner, and accessories were king!

The Great Gatsby fever sent me on a hunt to find fabulous 1920s-inspired pieces especially for the curvy gal. So, here are a few plussize picks that will have you roaring around town in style!

1. Alex Evening Lace Dress with Capelet, Macy’s
2. Melina Dress in Charcoal and Gold, Igigi
3. Le Bos Short Sleeve Lace Top and Pants, Macy’s
4. Pisarro Nights Beaded Mesh Gown, Nordstrom
5. Margeaux Dress, Igigi
6. Alex Evenings Blouson Mesh Midi dress, Nordstrom
7. Dana Buchman Embellished Shift, Kohl’s
8. Xscape Sleeveless Satin Striped Mesh Dress, Nordstrom
9. Art Deco Bib Necklace, Forever 21
10. Gunne Sax Gold Triangle Clutch, Kohl’s
11. Elle Dress Heels, Kohl’s
12. Five Strand Beaded Headwrap, Forever21
13. Croft & Barrow Feather Wool Cloche Hat, Kohl’s

May 8, 2013 in Plus Size Style

Today on vive la femme TV: 3 Plussize Spring Dresses from London Times

If you follow my blog, you know I love my friend Stephanie’s plussize boutique, vive la femme so much that I’m a hair’s breadth away from moving in and staying there forever and ever. I’m thrilled to share her new YouTube channel where she posts short, adorable videos highlighting looks and styles in her store—and I got to guest host the latest episode!

So without further ado…check out vive la femme TV and watch as I share three great London Times dresses that are on trend for spring!

May 7, 2013 in Plus Size Style

Plussize Pinup: Polka Dots, Peplums, and Stripes!

This dress hits ALL of my favorite notes! Polka dots…peplum…and a vintage, pin-up-y feel…what’s not to love?? I knew as soon as I walked into vive la femme boutique that this Kristin Miles dress had to be mine. I feel sexy and flirty and confident, and that’s what fashion is all about, right?

I chose to pair it with striped black and white accessories and ankle strap wedges–which actually modernizes the look a bit.

Red lips are the purrrrfect accessory!

Striped earrings from Forever 21.

Zebra print belt from Dressbarn.

Hmmm…..now that I’m all dressed up, where should I go?

April 29, 2013 in Plus Size Style

Plussize Lingerie Shopping Guide: Introducing Curvy Couture, part 2

In my last post, I introduced one of my favorite new plussize lingerie lines called Curvy Couture. Did you check out their gorgeous spring collection? I am thrilled that I got the chance to pick out a bra and panty set to review–and even got a chance to chat with the designer and creator of Curvy Couture, Dora Lau. She’s on a mission to make every full-figured woman proud to be curvy–and she’s an absolute delight to interview!

But before we talk to Dora, let me just tell you a bit about the Cabaret Lace Plunge Bra and matching thong panty from Curvy Couture. HOTNESS. That is all I have to say. If you thought your girls looked full and perky before, you will gasp in disbelief when you put this on.

This gorgeous bra is sexy and supportive…basically the goldmine of plussize lingerie. I love the swiss dot pattern mixed with the lace on the hot pink layer and the black accent details. This is just one of their bra and panty sets from their spring collection, and I’ve already spotted a few others that I want to try!

How did Dora Lau start her business and design such gorgeous lingerie line like Curvy Couture? A few months ago, I asked her! Here’s what she had to say.

“I’ve been designing for curvy girls for over 20
years! As a teenager, I was curvy and when I couldn’t find clothes I liked in the stores, I started making my own. The curvy girl is a very underserved market in fashion. We want fashion and sex appeal just like all women, but it is hard to find clothes with the proper fit and construction–especially in lingerie. When I got older, I started designing evening wear and eventually moved to lingerie. For years, I worked with Lane Bryant to design the core and novelty bras. A few years ago, I decided to branch out on my own–and really focus on the undergarments that make curvy women feel pampered and special and sexy.”

“There are so many more materials available now and the technology for construction has advanced so much! Even though these features are mostly unseen, they make a huge difference in the shape and support of the garment. Then we add gorgeous fabrics and flirty details, and that is what Curvy Couture is all about. We have 50 people on staff…together with my technical team, we have over 100 years of experience in the business. It’s a dream come true for me.”

“We go to
the lingerie and fashion shows in Paris and Shanghai and shop for materials in Barcelona and Finland…we are always looking for techniques to learn and incorporate it into our Curvy Couture designs. Right now, we are selling directly to consumers through our website and sell to specialty boutiques all over the U.S. We are still growing and expanding! You might see us in major department stores soon! And…we are not stopping with just lingerie…at Curvy Couture, we want to create a whole pampering experience for our girls, so you’ll see more beauty products and items on our site. It’s one step at a time, but you can see that I have big dreams for Curvy Couture!