Plus Style For You!

GREAT NEWS!!! It has been reported that Saks Fifth Avenue in my fair city –the N-Y-C –will be adding plus sized garments to their high end floor.  Read more…

To My Loyal Readers (hi MOM lol) — Sorry about the lack of posts.  I have had a lot going on in my life, both good and bad.  Now back to business…

You may have seen Dr. Gilda Carle on various talk shows over the years.  She has also written numerous books on relationships and answers questions on the MSN.com Love and Relationship channel.  I came across an interesting question sent in by one of her readers.  Read more…

I have a confession to make—I, Naja, am a fashion book addict. Yes, it’s true. I own a whole collection of them from those written by style experts such as Tim Gunn and Clinton Kelly to style manuals put together by editors of In Style and Vogue and even biographies about fashion icons like Coco Chanel and the Gucci family (Lawd do they have some DRAH-MUH in that family…it’s like reading a murder mystery). Read more…

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! 

There are other ways to show your patriotism on the 4th of July besides wearing the American flag as a dress.  Here are some pieces to help you stay stylish this Independence Day!  Read more…

It seems like the sequin trend is here to stay and I ain’t mad at all! My style is all about the shine—the flash, but the key to making sequins work day or night is moderation—unless of course you actually WANT to look like a disco ball, and in that case, shine on sistah girl. If your goal is to be on trend, I suggest using a sequin piece as the main attraction without any other distraction. For instance, when wearing a sequin blazer, pair it with your favorite skinny jeans and a plain white tank or tee or for an urban chic look. If you aren’t comfortable with that much shine you can use it as an accent by pairing your favorite LBD with a killer pair of sequin platform pumps or even just throw on some sequin chandelier earrings. The possibilities are endless, just remember, less is more.

Here are some ideas on how to add some shine to your closet…

Faith21 Sequin Leaf Tunic – Forever 21, $27.80
Joanna Hope Sequin Jacket – SimplyBe, 35 GBP
Sequin Pencil Skirt – Lane Bryant, $90
Iron Fist Twinkle Toes Wrapped Platform Heels – Torrid, $45
Silver Black Sequin Chandelier Hoop Earrings – Torrid, $10
Sequin Star Flower Clip – Forever 21, $4.80
Sequin Waistcoat – Simply Be, 35 GBP
Be & D Gretarella Clutch –  Zappos.com, $380
Kische Sequin Trim One Shoulder Top (Plus) -  Nordstrom, $45
Kische Sequin Leggings (Plus) – - Nordstrom, $49
Fred Perry Sequin Houndstooth Sneakers - Zappos.com, $86
Faith21 Sweet Sequin Bow Tank Top – Forever 21, $19.80
Chan Luu Multi Metal Sequin Long Necklace at Zappos.com, $216
Wild and Sexy Dress – Qristyl Frazier Designs, $325
Black Sequined Argyle Ruffled Open Vest – Torrid, $21.97

Also, I’m giving one of you ladies a head start by gifting you with two items pictured above.  I am giving away:

Kische Sequin Trim One Shoulder Top (Plus) – Nordstrom, Size 3X (fits like a 2x)
Kische Sequin Leggings (Plus) – Nordstrom – Size 2X (fits like a 3X)

 (PLEASE TAKE NOTE–THOSE ARE THE ONLY SIZES AVAILABLE)

To qualify, you have to do ALL of the following:

1. Comment in this post telling us how YOU incorporate sequins into YOUR looks
2. Follow plustyleforyou on twitter
3. Like Plus Style for You on Facebook

 You have until Monday, June 5, 2010 to enter.  The winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 using Random.org.

 Good luck!

While I was on Facebook yesterday, I saw a link on The Curvy Fashionista’s page.  The link was entitled There Is Life After a Size 18 written by Jessica Kane, the founder of the ground breaking plus fashion mag SKORCH Magazine. Read more…

Wedding season is in full swing! I happen to love going to weddings because it is interesting to see everyone else’s interpretation of what proper wedding attire is. Plus wedding fashions have evolved from the Golden Girls era beaded skirt suits to sexy halter and strapless styles and then some

I have two very different types of weddings to attend this year. In July I am supposed to attend a laid back wedding in the Caribbean and in early September I am attending a formal Catholic ceremony with an evening reception to follow at a country club in Connecticut. Here are a few different looks to get us all through the wedding season in style.

I had to catch my breath when I laid eyes on the following dress. I immediately knew that it would be perfect for the formal wedding and serve me well for many formal events to come.

JS Collections One Shoulder Mesh & Jersey Gown (Plus) – Nordstrom, $198
Vintage Chain Earrings – Forever21.com, $7.80
Coloriffics Malta at VIP.Zappos.com, $58
Calle Ocho Bow Ring – Cubannie Links $40

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