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September 26, 2014 in Plus Size Style

Isabel Toledo for Lane Bryant – Plussize Fashion Gets a High-End Makeover

*SWOONING* Pardon me while I pick up my jaw from the floor after trying on the gorgeous plussize Isabel Toledo collection for Lane Bryant. The collection is full of luxurious fabrics, high-quality hardware, unique designs and gorgeous draping…in short, everything I’ve been searching for in the plussize market! I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to actually meet Isabel and her husband, Ruben, and the incredible corporate team from Lane Bryant. The event was a raging success, attracting a who’s who in the plussize fashion world.

Isabel Toledo Window Display at Lane Bryant in Chicago

Amber of Style Plus Curves with Isabel Toledo

I JUST MET ISABEL TOLEDO!!!!!

Amber from Style Plus Curves with Jessica Milagros and Janira Figueroa at Lane Bryant

Hanging with two of Chicago’s most gorgeous plussize models, Janira Figueroa and Jessica Milagros!
Triple Threat: Me with fellow plussize bloggers Afrobella and GabiFresh. HOLLA!
And now…let’s take a look at some of the styles from the collection.
Amber from Style Plus Curves in the Isabel Toledo Foiled Tweed Sheath Dress from Lane Bryant
 Foiled Tweed Sheath Dress — A polished design in a gorgeous grey plaid tweed with a nice shimmery sheen. The seaming is completely on point, and the V-neck is the perfect depth. Worn with a Silk Cashmere Shrug that feels amazing against your skin!
 Twinsies!
Amber from Style Plus Curves in the Isabel Toledo Scallop Lace Top from Lane Bryant
 This was also meant to be paired with Scallop Edge Lace Top — which easily transitions this dress from day to evening wear.
Amber from Style Plus Curves in the Isabel Toledo Luxe Wrap Coat from Lane Bryant
 The COAT. OMG, THE COAT! This Luxe Wrap Coat was everything, and I had to have it.
Amber from Style Plus Curves in the Isabel Toledo Tweed Slip Dress with Bolero from Lane Bryant
 Tweed Slip Dress with Matching Bolero in a gorgeous plum and latte tweed with lace insets and a bias cut skirt. So chic!
Amber from Style Plus Curves in the Isabel Toledo Deco Seamed Dress from Lane Bryant

What a fantastic night!!

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August 22, 2012 in Plus Size Style

The Curvy Copycat: Rockin’ out with this Diesel Ad

If you’re like me, you’d love to see more plus-size bodies in ad campaigns…but that’s probably not gonna happen any time soon…so…what’s a curvy fashionista to do? Let’s create our own!

Drumroll please…say hello to my new blog series: the “Curvy Copycat!” In this series, I will attempt to recreate fashion magazine ads with plus-size clothes and plus-size bodies. 🙂

Now…the first post in the series is a huge departure from my normal style. When I saw this Diesel ad campaign, I thought it looked cool and tough and a little bizarre. But since I’m up for a challenge, I took it on. So, here’s the original ad:

Of course, I can’t recreate this exactly, but I tried to capture the flavor of the ad–all rocker tomboy-ish. How’d I do??

Skinny jeans: Forever 21 / Black blazer: Lane Bryant / White shirt: Dressbarn / Shoes via Nordstrom Rack

Ha…I told you it’d be different right???? This was so far off the path for me, that I really just wanted to see if I could do it. I felt like a greaser tomboy from the 50s. 🙂
If you spot an ad you want me to recreate in a Curvy Copycat post, tweet me @stylepluscurves!!!
xoxo

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September 11, 2011 in Plus Size Style

Fashion’s Night Out Chicago, Part 2: The Events!

Fashion’s Night Out Chicago was awesome! I wish that there were more events in Chicago that were specifically for plus-sizes, but the “Cupcakes, Curves and Cleavage” event at Vive La Femme made up for it. Here is a quick overview of my night….

First Stop: Lane Bryant
I got out of work at 5:30 and even though I didn’t see anything advertised at Lane Bryant, I decided to stop there first. They didn’t have any shopping discounts or anything like that, but I was pleasantly surprised that they had live models in the windows of the Chicago store! The gorgeous models attracted quite a crowd, and I think it was a success. Maybe next year, they’ll do something more for FNO, but this was a good start. Here are a couple of not-so-great pictures of the live windows at Lane Bryant in Chicago.

Second Stop: Macy’s on State Street
Next, I decided to stop into Macy’s on State Street, even though they didn’t have anything directly relevant to curvy girl fashion. BUT…I did get to see Kelly Osbourne, who was there promoting the new Material Girl Collection. She was charming and looked adorable…even though I wish she wasn’t so skinny. lol. In my unsolicited and biased opinion, she looked more natural when she was a bit more filled out.

Anyway, this was a quick stop, as I wanted to make my way to the star event of the night…
Continued in the next post!!!

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July 31, 2011 in Plus Size Style

Akira’s First-Ever Plus Size Fashion Show Review, Part 2

Here’s the video I promised showing the final walk of all the looks from Akira’s Plus Size Fashion Show. It’s a bit loud with all the cheering, but it’ll give you a quick look at the clothes.

Also, if you’re wondering what I wore, here’s a few not-so-great pictures:

I came straight from work, so I’m more conservative than usual.

Shirt: Forever 21+
Vest: Dots
Pencil Skirt: Lane Bryant
Red Wrap Belt: Savvy Seconds (local Chicago resale shop)
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Vince Camuto (my favorite black suede pumps!)

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