I’ve seen brights in the color blocking stage and I’ve seen head-to-toe pastels, but pastels + brights is ready to make a grand entrance! Into my life that is. How about you join me?

(Big thanks to Andrew Fillmore Photography!!)

Spring makes me this happy. I’m finally beginning to feel comfortable in brights, but I’m waiting for Summer to bust out the vibrant hues. For the Spring prelude, it’s a toss up of the two. Stay tuned as the color blocking saga continues…

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Hatspirations!

04 Apr 2012

I have a small, kind of funky shaped head, but I love hats! And big, floppy hats are that cherry a top your outfit this season!

Vogue Curvy from Vogue Italia has been providing me with ‘hatspirations’ all day…

So I finally got the courage to whip out my buy one, get one free deal from Lane Bryant and go hat shopping at my one of my favorite plus size stores!

Lane Bryant Metallic stripe floppy hat - /Gold tone - Size One Size

A shimmering flop from Lane Bryant and super deal from Payless Shoes (I know!! who would have thought?!)

Payless Minicci Women's Floppy Hat

Have a wonderful Wednesday, ladies!

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There’s no denying this season’s reintroduction of bright colors canvassed over mod inspired designs.  And I’ve been dreaming up my own a-line skirts swirled with cat-eye glasses and a comfy pair of kitten heels…

Catch is…I like to remain as casual as possible while keepin’ the skirts a flowin.’ Pairing a tee and wedges with your favorite bright skirt is the best way to stay comfortable and sexy!

And when you just don’t feel like strapping into a belt- add some character by easily leaving that top button open, and pinning on a fun brooch!

Have a magnificent Monday, darlings

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Spring Into Bloom!

30 Mar 2012

I love Spring’s aromatic breezes, days filled with sunshine, and that scent after it rains. A scent so rejuvenating, it begs for a fresh start. Everything is changing this time of year, and that definitely includes our wardrobes.

Do you remember that scarf belt I made in my last DIY video?

Well check it out now with this fresh outfit idea!

I’m brightening up my wardrobe and my spirits with a mix of Spring colors. What’s your favorite Spring fashion trend?

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Over here at Plus Size Steals we have the honor to work with some really magnificent companies. Companies that literally began sprouting roots in their family garage with just a dream and a pair of hands.

You’ve seen my review of the Los Angeles based plus size boutique Sealed With A Kiss Designs! This time around, I’d like to share one plus size clothing line that takes my breath away with every part of their being.

Pronounced ”ee zhee zhee.” IGIGI was founded by Yuliya Raquel in 2000, and is based out of the San Francisco, California area. Each step involved in providing these gorgeous plus size fashions are created and finished in the Bay Area! IGIGI’s mission is: “to transform the world’s view of beauty. IGIGI creates sexy, stylish, and sophisticated collections of plus size clothing to be a major part of the lifestyle of a fashion-loving modern woman – her wedding, the parties she attends, her work, her fun, her fashion, her life!
Our designs accentuate and celebrate the beauty of the curvaceous female figure. A major focus of IGIGI is to provide our customer with the right fit for her body shape…”

IGIGI’s Spring 2012 collections are especially inspired by vintage designs. Naturally, I am falling even more deeply in love with them this season!

Enjoy & let me know what you think of IGIGI…?

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Eye See You!

09 Mar 2012

 If left alone with a makeup brush and a color palette…this is what I would look like. I mean I’m no Marilyn Manson but I could get the job done.

 I’ve been quite lucky in my past 2 years as a plus size model. 1. No one ever let me handle any beauty tools during a shoot, and 2. I’ve had excellent makeup artists do me up right!

That also means I’m still learning my way around the makeup counter. As a gal who likes to make it from the shower to the front door in 30 minutes, I’ve learned a few tricks…

First off- get to know the shape of your eye. Become friends with your eye. Take your eyes out to dinner or the bowling alley. Really though, it’s just a quick couple minutes if you know what kind of eye lid you’re messin’ with here.

Quick tip- If you look like the Ghost of Christmas Past, (as I do) a swift swipe of your accent eye shadow will make it look like you’ve also laid down the highlighter and mid-tone. Out the door in seconds!

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I hate the color pink. For year’s I’ve been told redheads cannot wear pink, and red, and orange, and blah blah blah. It’s true- some colors compliment your own pigment and features better than others, but wear what you like! For me, pink is not included in that list. However, the color pink is on fire this Spring 2012 plus size fashion season! The runways are kickin’ it with pink short suits, accents, and other business wear.

So I thought, “why not?” It’s a new year, and plenty of new beginnings and wonderful people have headed this way. So I’ll add something new to my plus size wardrobe to keep a fresh start in motion. :]

Color blocking is also sweeping the plus size runways! With geometric shaping, or just a mixture of brights- this trend is probably my favorite. Marina Rinaldi’s plus size line for Spring 2012 is full of color!

Stick with a maximum of 3 main colors for your outfit. Save Rainbow Bright for Halloween. ;]

Keep an eye up, we’ll be bringing you more plus size picks from the Spring 2012 runways!

Have a blessed Monday.

 

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I Say Paint it Red!

27 Aug 2011

Is your closet looking a bit gloomy, lately?

Studies show that the color red has abilities beyond what the eye concludes. Red is not only an alluring color, attracting other’s energy, but also a great way to give yourself that confidence boost! To me…it’s downright sexy! Now, I’m not one to snap into many bright colored ensembles, but red just does me in. Drawing up a bold feeling. A classic confidence that makes me feel as though I’m gliding above the streets, with a Mary Poppins sort of sass.

Of course, as with any color, over doing it can also intimidate your senses and stir up feelings of those around you.   Besides the rare occasion of going all red, or whatever the color may be. I tend to stick with pops of color, mixed with neutrals. This allows me to pull attention to certain areas of my body that I enjoy highlighting. Not only letting a plus size gal feel the strengths of a colorful outfit,
but also sexy in her curves.

Once your psyche is triggered by whatever hues you have fashioned together, particular senses within yourself become heightened. So the colors you wear become your feelings.

Say you’re feeling anxious lately…think about adding some blue to
your daily threads. Cool colors like blue and green calm your nerves,
creating serenity and nurturing your connection with the earth.

I’ve personally been sticking with brighter, warmer colors to pep up
my plus size style and my motivation.

Oranges, reds, and yellows! Yellow is an especially uplifting hue of
emotions. When you need a boost out of gloomy, yellow draws up the
optimistic side of your thoughts. Similar to the sun, yellow may offer
healing qualities when you need it most. :]

With the crazy days of life, we don’t often think about the way in
which our mood is affected by our style. How easily we can change our
spirits with a bright top, a cute belt, and a smile!

So enjoy this weekend with a lil’ color.

Yours, truly! xoxo


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Phew! Summer just may be sneaking through our days, but sticky temps are far from on their way.

And of course, this realization leaves me wanting more spontaneous shopping trips for all things Summer! Especially vibrant accessories! Those delicious colors that pop up faster than the lilies, and disappear before the leaves have a thought.

Hint…hint!

Fleeting seasons, means there isn’t much more time to satisfy your soul with that must have Summer accessory. On the plus side, I am so taking advantage of my last minute craving for waist belts, with….sales!!

My current favorites:

 

I cannot get enough of chunky waisted belts, lately. Fiending for what feels like every Plus Size gals new best friend!

Not only does it accentuate my waist, and curves, but it also adds years of character to any outfit…in 3 seconds flat!

What I’m noticing:

Practically everything summer in the plus size retail land is marked down more than a vintage Milli Vanilli album..

I’ll meet ya down at Torrid (on the PlusSizeSteals site) :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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