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!
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.
I usually shy away from chunky knit sweaters…something about them has always had me feeling frumpy whenever I tried one on. However, I’ve been trying to go for more simple, stream-lined outfits lately and thought I’d work with a fashion staple like this one. This Ellos Black Chunky Knit Sweater is from Fullbeauty.com, and I was so surprised when I put it on! It wasn’t frumpy at all. In fact, I felt oh-so-chic! So here are 2 ways that I came up with to wear a chunky knit sweater–one is more classic and the other is funky and fun!
First up… a classic and chic black and white look.
Next, I wanted something a little funky and fun…so I added a sequin skirt, a cat hat and a funky bag!
Black OTK Boots via Lane Bryant; Cat Beanie via Nordstrom; Betsey Johnson Bag via Marshall’s
But if quirky accessories aren’t your thing, this outfit looks good by itself too!
Sometimes I just want to wear something fun and a bit quirky–particularly on the weekends. So today, I pulled out this adorable sequined Ulla Popken Studio Untold Penguin Shirt and a Red Skater Skirt that I got a few months ago from Fullbeauty.com. Even though these items aren’t available any more, this is an easy look to replicate! Take a fun tshirt or light sweater with a cute animal on it (check out this Flamingo Sequined Sweatshirt or this Parrot Sequin Shirt), and pair it with a brightly colored full circle skirt. From there…you can add leggings and boots for warmth or just some simple flats when it gets warmer. It’s a simple look that will have you feeling fun and carefree while you’re running around this weekend!
Classics are classic for a reason. Camel Coats have been the essence of chic for decades, and a wool wrap version works for women of all shapes and sizes. This Jessica London Belted Camel Coat is another great Fullbeauty.com find! A few years ago, I promised myself that I wouldn’t buy another black coat, so I’ve been obsessed with coats of many colors. I added this Camel version to my collection and feel like a million bucks each time I wear it! Paired with a gorgeous raisin color Fit and Flare Ponte Dress and you’ve got a classic, chic look proper for any occasion — even in the middle of a snow storm!
With all of the awards shows this season, glamour is definitely in the air! Fullbeauty.com is getting into the spirit by sponsoring a GIVEAWAY contest for a chance to win major giftcards! There are so many great dresses and glamorous items on fullbeauty.com that you can put together a truly glamorous outfit like this Roaman’s Lurex Gold Dress and Roaman’s Long Imitation Fur Coat. 🙂 MORE DETAILS on the contest BELOW.
Here are the rules to the Fullbeauty.com Contest…
Dress to impress this award show season: Snap a photo in your favorite fashionable outfit for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE of a $500 fullbeauty.com gift card! That’s not all – other prizes include a $250 gift card, a $100 gift card, and (3) $50 gift cards. Entry Period ends Thursday, February 4, 2016. ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!!!
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