On average, we’ll see just over 4,000 Mondays in our lifetime. For all you “nine to five’rs” Monday is a dreadful hault to your weekend vacation. For the rest of us, including myself, Monday is my Friday. Tuesday brings days off work, and that means casual Monday’s are in full effect!

I love when friends share their clothing. My wonderful friend Toni gave me a cream colored tank dress that needed just a little extra touch. And vintage accessories did the trick.

Accessories are a great way to dress up the simplest outfits. I prefer flats on comfy days, but heels can take your casual Monday to a fancier evening when needed!

Hope your Monday is an enjoyable one!

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Is it the fedora? Maybe the up to the minute briefing on all things new, and old things done “ironically?” What exactly constitutes a “hipster?”

Apparently if you have an affinity for anything produced before your time and you think you’re cooler than everyone else- you can be a hipster. No?

Anyway, I’ve been proclaimed a hipster strictly based on my love for all things vintage. So be it.
It’s a warm Spring day and I’m going out tonight! I don’t usually appreciate white, but this dress is perfect for a warmer weekend date, BBQ, or evening out with (hipster) friends…

Raise your hand if you’re lovin’ those shoulder pads! I used to cut them out of vintage dresses. That was until I realized how well they balance out my curvy hips.

A-line anything is a great pick for plus-size ladies with a “pear shape.” Not to make you appear smaller, but for a more symmetrical look.

I love these straw earrings. They look as though someone painted a glow stick bracelet and then popped it through an earring hook. Favorite bargain buy for the week!

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Monday is a dirty word! Regardless of how awesome the beginning of your week is, someone always has to bring up the “M” word. Get you thinking that Monday is twisted. I look at every new week as a fresh start! That usually means a to-do list lengthier than the Constitution. So “Manic Monday” has turned into 15 minute casual Monday.

(And sometimes that means no bra. Shhh!)

Then a ladybug lands on your toes and reminds you of all the small beauties that each day has to offer. (Even if it is Monday : )

As you may know from past post on plus-size bottoms- I love color! Stock up on different colored shorts, skirts, and pants. It will make casual days less dirty vagrant, and more Spring sweetie. 

Happy Monday, darlings!

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I have a confession…
For the last year I’ve owned only a select few bras! Maybe you can relate. It is difficult to come by a bra that is perfect in every which way. So when I found that perfect bra, but couldn’t find it again anywhere in town- I freaked! And then I called to the magic of the internet.

 I came across a similar style, but as we all know bras are better fitted in the store. Months later my friend Stacee dragged me into Lane Bryant and that’s where the search finally ended! I’m now the brand new owner and advocate of Lane Bryant’s “Cushion Comfort Plunge Bra.” I’ve never fallen in love with a tangible item, but trust me- this is a bra you must try out!

The plunge bra is also available in a convertible style. Perfect for an easy transition into strapless comfort.

And of course, I’m always in the mood for sharing the savings. Click-click those Lane Bryant coupons here!

Enjoy, and have a wonderful weekend.

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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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According to La Mode London this Summer’s catwalks are going to be bigger than ever. In a recent interview La Mode, London’s top model specialists, they were quoted as stating “‘This is 2012 and although, yes for the high end fashion market, a strict size and height rule is still adhered to for catwalk and fashion modelling, there are lots of companies promoting fashion shows which require plus size models and we’ve seen a surge in demand over recent months.”

I’ve seen a few runways filling up with “plus-size” women, and Plus Model Magazine has seen an explosion of interest with their “Plus Size Bodies: What’s Wrong With Them Anyways?” From ABC World News to the cover of USA Today, larger women are changing the dialogue about fashion and size acceptance.

Although I haven’t seen many women beyond a size 10/12 walking the runways, I can feel the tides shifting. As we all work together to continue to change our culture’s mentality, I believe we need to build our army stronger. If you’re curvy and above a size 12- consider plus size modeling!

(Model: Kimmi-K)

I recently discovered a growing company that supports not only an uncommon variety of sizes, but also ethnicities that I hardly see on the runways and in magazines! Check out Plus Model 411 for more resources into modeling.

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Remember the really popular clothing company that was digitally pasting real heads over fake bodies? Yea, H&M feels that the virtual “body can better display clothes made for humans than humans can…”

I wonder how much money those fake beings spend at H&M every year?

So I was just itching to check out their Summer 2012 plus size collection. You’ll be pleased to know the models are very much real! The beautiful Tara Lynn is H&M’s one and only for this collection. Maybe because they have a whopping 19 items available. You’d think for a trend setting clothing company that rakes in billions of dollars every year, they would have multiple plus size collections. And designs that represent the current trends. It all feels plain, black, and baggy for this plus size Summer season.

What do you think of H&M’s plus size threads?!

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More than any other spot, I love being outdoors! Being a Ginger kid, I am easily reminded of the harm that comes with these beautiful Spring elements. I also vow to use natural products, because the least we can do is protect the Earth that provides so much for us! So I want to share with you some  of my favorite warm weather products that are chemical-free…

1. Kiss My Face brand “Sun Swat” is a 15 SPF sunscreen & bug spray. It works so well!! And that’s coming from a redhead!

It’s deet & paraban free too!

2. Dr. Bronner’s Organic Lip Balm- This is my must have for any season! It’s half the price of Burt’s Bees and is way more effective!

3. Honeybee Gardens “Truly Natural Mascara”- what’s better than a mascara that works, is not releasing chemicals in your eyeballs, and costs only $10.99?!?!

4. Desert Essence Jojoba Oil- I use this for everything! It’s non-comedogenic, which means it will not clog your pores. Jojoba is also an antioxidant loaded with Vitamin E, and is naturally anti-bacterial. To top it off, Jojoba oil doesn’t leave a greasy feeling so I use it as eye makeup remover!

Enjoy the sunshine, and remember that loving your body means caring for it!

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During the Winter fashion season I had the opportunity to preview some of SWAK Design’s warmer designs! It’s that time again, but this round we’re celebrating Spring with the “Veronica” maxi dress…

(Andrew Fillmore Photography)

This dress is a best seller at SWAK for many reasons.  The fabric is soft to the touch which makes the dress oh so comfortable to wear. I have a smaller upper body so I slipped a top and belt over this wonderful dress! It’s figure flattering to say the least.  Check out the video for both looks…

Thank you SWAK Designs! And thank you Andrew Fillmore for being a wonderful photographer and friend.

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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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