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August 30, 2013 in Plus Size Style

How to Dress like a Plussize Pinup Bombshell, part 4

Dressing like a plussize pinup doesn’t have to be all serious and sexy. It can be flirty, girly and fun!

#4: Be playful with your clothes and wear bright, bold accessories.
The way I see it, the pinup look celebrates the girly girl on the go. Bombshells are always out having fun…or on their way to having fun. From the clothes, to the hair, to the accessories–this look exudes a playful brightness and smacks of confidence.

When I saw this sweet Cherry Velvet purple polka dot shift dress in my Gwynnie Bee closet, I immediately felt a jolt of girly pleasure. (If you have a Gwynnie Bee account, find it here. If not, what are you waiting for?!). I knew the perfect place to wear it…on a carousel ride!

Cherry Velvet Brigette dress in Amethyst Dot via Gwynnie Bee; Fergie pumps in neon yellow via DSW; Belt in neon yellow via Lane Bryant; Beaded necklace via Forever 21.

How could you not have fun in this outfit??

I’m a sucker for cute polka dots!!

This silhouette is a fairly simple sleeveless shift dress that hits right at the knee. It has seaming at the waist and bodice which adds a little structure and helps the skirt flare out a bit. The polka dot print is so sweet and flirty, while the extra detail of the keyhole in the back adds another fun element to this dress! If you’re quite chesty like me, the bodice might be a little snug–so wear a good bra that lifts the girls high!

I LOVE carousels!! Can you tell by my happy glow?

The last part of this bombshell series is coming tomorrow, so check back!

August 28, 2013 in Plus Size Style

How to Dress like a Plussize Pinup Bombshell, part 3

Hello bombshells-in-training! Today is the third part of my five-part series on how to optimize those curves by adding a little pinup glamour into your wardrobe! All of the outfits I’m featuring this week are from my Gwynnie Bee closet. Jealous??? (You don’t have to be! See what it’s all about here.)

#3: Wear red
Red is hot. Red is powerful. Red is sexy. But it can sometimes be hard to pull out that gorgeous red dress and wear it on an ordinary Wednesday. Well wait no more! Put that dress on today.

Case-in-point. See Dita Von Teese? She’s sporting a hot red dress AND leopard print accessories. *Swoon.

If head-to-toe red is too much to start with, focus on red details and accessories. And don’t forget to break out that red lipstick! This adorable SWAK Lizzie Collar Dress (Add it your Gwynnie Bee closet now) is exactly what a bombshell-in-training should be wearing!

Style Plus Curves in SWAK dress from Gwynnie Bee

The adorable deep v neck of this dress is framed by a wide notched collar with darling red piping. That red piping is really what sets this black dress apart and makes it pinup worthy! It’s made of the lightest soft cotton and has a tie at the waist that you can cinch to define your shape. Add red pumps, accessories and lipstick, and you’re on your way to pinup perfection!

I LOVE Ferris Wheels, and couldn’t pass up the chance to take some snaps while high up over the city!

What do you think? Are you ready to wear red???

August 26, 2013 in Plus Size Style

How to Dress Like a Plussize Pinup Bombshell, part 2

Hello Bombshells! I hope you all took my advice and rocked a headscarf and some red lipstick today to start your conversion to a bonafide bombshell! Now, I’m going to move on to the clothes and share some tips for injecting a little glamour into our everyday look. Every day this week, I’ll be posting another tip…and will illustrate them with adorable pieces from my Gwynnie Bee closet. Gwynnie Bee is the perfect way to try out new styles and play with fashion, so check it out if you haven’t already! Now, on to the tips!

#2 Wear animal prints

No
really. Animal prints are sexy and classic. Dior introduced leopard
print fabrics in his Spring 1947 collection, and since then, it’s been
associated with an exotic, feminine sexiness and total bombshell-hotness!

You can’t get more glamorous than vintage Dior, right? So take note and add a little (or a
lot!) of leopard print into your wardrobe.

This adorable SWAK Maggie Crinoline leopard print halter dress is purrrrfectly on point for a retro-inspired bombshell look. (If you have a Gwynnie Bee account, find it here.) Navy Pier was the perfect place to flaunt this classic pinup dress!

This adorable dress features a halter neckline (great for accentuating those bombshell curves!) and ties at the shoulder–which makes it adjustable for a number of body types. Tie it high or low to make the bodice fit correctly! The seaming at the waist cinches you in and creates that retro silhouette that we’re going for. The A-line skirt lays perfectly over the hips, and it even has netting underneath to help the skirt flare out in a fun and flirty way.

I couldn’t resist doubling up on the leopard print–pairing the dress with these fun yellow wedges that I found at Akira a few years ago. Gold accessories complete the look.

I felt so flirty and sassy in this dress! Next time you want to up your pinup game, choose leopard print–or another animal print–and strut your stuff, beautiful!

August 25, 2013 in Plus Size Style

How to Dress Like a Plussize Pinup Bombshell, part 1

Bombshell. Who doesn’t want to be called that?? It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with the retro pinup looks of the 40s and 50s…This era of fashion is just so perfect for girls with curves. It’s all about a womanly silhouette, and accentuates curves instead of hiding them. I think we all need a little bit more retro glamour in our lives, so this week, I’m going to give you 5 tips for dressing like a bombshell. Get ready!!!!

#1 Wear a headscarf when traveling
Seriously, scarves are sadly underused and underrated in today’s society. Pinup girls knew how to rock a headscarf for real. Pick one in a shade that really complements your eyes and complexion. Wrap it loosely around your neck and tie it in the back. Make sure it’s not too tight–It should frame your face beautifully. Also…throw some adorable sunnies on, and you will bring a little retro glamour into your day commute.

Skull and flower scarf from Valentia Boutique; Mark Jacobs sunnies via Nordstrom; Urban Decay F-bomb red lipstick via Ulta

If you’re going for the bombshell pinup look, red lipstick is a MUST. And some awesome full false eyelashes don’t hurt either!

Check back tomorrow for my next tip for dressing like a curvy, plussize bombshell!

August 23, 2013 in Plus Size Style

This ASOS Curve Rainbow Sequined Pencil Skirt makes today TGIFabulous!

It’s Friday…and I’m celebrating by wearing the brightest, shiniest, most amazing rainbow sequin skirt from ASOS Curve! When I saw it in the Gwynnie Bee New Arrivals section, I was hypnotized by the shiny happy lights and absolutely had to try it. And no, I didn’t wait for the right occasion to wear it…I decided that today was the day to throw myself a TGIFabulous party!

This skirt–to put it mildly–is FIERCE. How can you NOT make a statement in rainbow sequins?? To really let the skirt shine, I paired it with a simple black Tshirt and cinched it with a magenta belt. (Btw. I believe this is the first time I’ve worn a Tshirt in public since 7th grade. If you’re going to wear a Tshirt…at least make it part of a memorable outfit!)

Style Plus Curves in Asos Curve plussize rainbow sequin skirt

Pop the look with some bright fun pumps and colorful accessories, and people will be dancing to the music you’re making with those sequin-bedecked hips!

What are you waiting for? Throw on a party skirt and meet me for happy hour!

Also…if you’re not doing Gwynnie Bee, you’re doing it wrong. Sign up now!!